hair did, nails did, everything did

Today was a BIG day for me. I'm talking (literally) can't sleep, need-a-stiff-drink-ASAP kinda big day.

 After almost 24 years of not having enough in me to lighten or highlight my hair, today I went for it and got it balayaged. AND I LOVE IT... I feel like I've been missing out on a big part of my life by only ever doing all-over dark colors in the past. What was I thinking.

I highly, highly suggest Marissa at Sergio's on West Liberty for those of you in the Pittsburgh area. If you are contemplating changing up your hair and are nervous about it like I was, she is that go-to-gal. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

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Now on to some products I use to ensure my color stays as long as possible. There's nothing worse than doling out a bunch of cash to get that perfect color only to have it demolished by the sunlight.  

>>Miracle Volumizing Shampoo by It's a 10: sulfate free/color protectant, adds texture, shine, & more... check out their site for carrying stores near you

>>Color Safe Volumizing Conditioner by Big Sexy Hair... available in many drug stores, grocery stores, etc.

>> Miracle Blowdry Volumizer by It's a 10: UV protectant, humidity resistant, adds volume, hold, & more. Use this for styling or as a finishing spray.

Some other products I use are:

>>tousle waves spray for when I'm feeling lazy

>>frizz-ease to tame my mane

>>& flexible hairspray (ALWAYS flexible hold. No one wants that 8th grade crunch)

shop my closet +++ (grey marl long dress & UO scarf)

Sorry for the selfies (shameful)-- I just really like my hair. 

ta-ta for now  XXOO

headband hair tuck

Channelling my inner-gypsy today...

This up-do is super easy, super cute, and requires just 5 minutes of your time.

*No bobby pins required!*

First, tease the top of your hair. I used my all-time favorite tool, Paul Mitchell's Teasing Brush.

Smooth it out.

Pick out a headband and place on the top of your head where you want it to stay.

I got my beaded headband from Francescas. They have a huge variety of adorable hair accessories!

Section your hair into 3 parts: 1 large section in the back and 2 smaller sections on each side.

Tuck the middle/back section first...up and into the elastic of the headband.

Then tuck the side pieces in the same way to give it dimension.

I chose to leave some hair on the sides down & simply curled them...but that's up to you!

This look is truly effortless and I can promise that you will get lots of compliments!