02/04/2025
I never dreamed I would make my first post of the year in Feb, and about hair. But I just had mine cut 2 weeks ago and it’s already grown out all that was taken off and then some. I have been watching this particular Hairdresser and his hilarious videos, been following some of his rules and had great success.
First, did you know that you only shampoo the crown to the front of your head? And you only condition the back of your head? You should shampoo twice if there are no bubbles. And you ALWAYS let any conditioner sit for 2 minutes before rinsing out.
Second, you don’t get a haircut every 6 weeks. That was made up by the Beauticians back in the day. These videos are enlightening about fraud.
Third, this Hairdresser taught me that I should never be proud of my Conair hairdryer that I got on clearance for $5. 😊 And I was so happy for the deal, but it was the biggest problem to my hair! He suggested buying a Dyson, so I looked up Hairstylist reviews and they all recommended a BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Italian Portofino. (Mostly bc if you drop a Dyson, it’s game over. And I am a klutz). I already have the flat iron, so it seemed legit. And I have not had a bad hair day since! This is his most important rule for me!
Fourth, I do follow the rules about never putting your hair up in a towel hair wrap (which I like to refer to as my Swahili Turban). You are only allowed to tap your hair dry from the shower. Then you need to spray it down with a moisturizer like Biolage 21 Leave in Color Fanatic (I already had Keratherapy Keratin Infused Moisture Leave in Conditioner) and then use Redken Thermal Spray 11 or 22. I like 11 because my hair doesn’t feel like it has hairspray in it. And 22 is for people who are going to curl their hair and have a difficult time holding a curl.
Fifth, immediately dry your hair with the blow dryer after you use those two sprays. And don’t use hardly any spray. I use approximately 3-4 sprays and I have long, thick hair. And like magic, my blowouts are always perfect and I don’t even need to use my flat iron!
Six, only wash your hair, blow dry, and style every 3 days or more. Never do anything with your tools for at least those first 3 days.
Seven, put oil in your hair before bed. Specifically on the ends and work your way up to the last third of your hair. Never put oil in your crown, your sides, nothing. The reason we stop growing hair at a certain length is bc it is breaking off. Yep, breaking off! So putting in the oil before bed (where we move around a bunch) is helpful and prevents split ends and breakage.
I still recommend you watch his videos on cleaning hairbrushes, how to properly use dry shampoo, etc bc he is funny af and bc he has a ton of knowledge! I personally LOVE where he gets a wig on and pretends to be the customers he deals with. And the apologies to his Mother, crack me up. So adorbs!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5-j9I7vKm4&ab_channel=BlowoutProfessor