Favorite Things- Styled, Healthy Hair!

I love styled hair and sometimes hair products do more damage than good to your hair.  So, here is a list of some products that help maintain your hair's health and styled all at the same time:

You have to start from the very beginning, which is shampoo and Conditioner.  My favorite shampoo and conditioner are by L'anza Healing- Colorcare.  There are several different options for the Healing line, but if you dye your hair often, this is your best choice.  My shampoo choices also change according to my hair color.  When I used to have platinum hair, I would alternate using a violet shampoo (since it neutralizes the yellow) and the L'anza shampoo.  So just make sure you are using what works for YOU!


I also make sure I always have a mint shampoo or conditioner available for when I feel stressed out, it is very relaxing!  My favorite one, which I get at Bath and Body Works, is Mentha Hair by C.O. Bigelow. (you should also try their body wash!).


Ok, Now that we have a clean head, we move on to another great product that I discovered thanks to my hair stylist.  It is called Due Faccetta Massimo by Tec Italy.  This is a magical product, it completely restores damaged hair! This product (actually, a combination of all these products) is what kept my platinum hair alive and healthy.  Unfortunately, you cannot find this product at the stores (I get mine every time I get a chance to see my stylist) you can get it online.  It smells great, and leaves your hair silky smooth.




Your blow dryer is very important if you want volume in your hair so make sure you get one with positive and/or negative ions, with a ceramic plate, and with hot and cold settings (the cold to lock in your style).  Also, look at the watts, you want as much power as possible, so don't settle for less than 1875 watts.  My favorite one is by Bed Head, but there is many, many choices to choose from. You can read my last blog about volume for another great product.

And now, for styling products, I personally like using pomades or serum. and for this I have a couple of favorites.  One is Molding Mud by Sebastian to actually style my hair.  I also use Grease by Sebastian as well, just to give shine to the hair.  And the last one, which you can get at Sally's is called Wax it Up by Beyond the Zone, I love this one because it molds and it gives shine at the same time.  They all work well, but just make sure you don't overuse the products, otherwise you will end up with extremely greasy hair.


Favorite hairspray...I have two.  One is for when I want maximum hold and the other for flexible hold.  For maximum hold I like to use Osis by Schwarzkopf.  This is a mega hold hairspray that will last all day long.  The other one is Chi Magnified Volume.  This finishing spray is great for when you want hold but still want to be able to move your hair around.  I like to use it for windy days or when I simply want to set my hair and it works great!


Ok, so now you have healthy and perfectly styled hair! Have fun, dare to try different things and hairstyles.  Although I am VERY picky with my hair when it comes to who I allow their hands on it, I like changing it because to be honest, I get tired of looking in the mirror and seeing the same thing everyday!
I might be hated by some of my stylists because I am way too picky, but it is MY hair and I want it perfect!  I also might be one of the few people who throughout my visit starts thinking "that's not the way you're supposed to blow dry MY hair"or "that's not the way you style MY hair"or "You're not using the right product!" So I always go home, take a shower and re-style it, knowing your hair is very important.
 I have three stylists that I can trust with my hair (one I can trust with ANYTHING, and the other two I can only trust with a haircut), so get to know your stylists as well, and know what they are good at.  Hope these tips helped, and remember if you have any questions or suggestions you can comment below or send me a message on facebook.com/aguenaga.  Here's hoping you have a great hair day every day!