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Your hair deserves more than a mom bun!
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items *affiliate links included* I hope I'm not the only mom who has worn a mom bun so often that I have a halo of broken hairs around my head that now look ridiculous and won't reach my ponytail if I do one. So now I'm on a mission to care for my hair bet...
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Sometimes heat is necessary to achieve what you're looking for. It definitely doesn't help keep hair healthy though. These are my choices I for when heat is inevitable plus one heartless option!
I was gifted this by my MIL and would have never known to buy it (plus the price tag would have held me back) but now that I have it I'm in love. It's super quiet, super fast, and has 3 heat and 3 speed settings making but really versatile! Honestly...
GAMMA+ XCell Ultra-Lightweight Hair Dryer
Like my hairdryer, this was a gift from my MIL. I have the longer one because of my hair length. I LOVE that the cool air sets my curls and minimizes damage.
L'ANGE HAIR Le Duo 360° Airflow Styler
Another gift from my MIL. I was shocked at how well it defrizzes! And it gives my hair a great blowout look. I usually dry with the Gamma Xcell for a few minutes and then use this for final touches.
REVLON One Step Volumizer Hair Dryer
If I know I'm going to be tempted to use a mom bun or ponytail style the next day I will use this overnight to create waves or curls that I'll be happy to leave down.
Satin Heatless Curling Set - Sunset Tie Dye – KITSCH
Primp it
My number one rule with product is it CANNOT leave my hair crunchy!
😬 Another gift from my MIL. I use it on dry hair to control frizz or on damp hair before styling and it find it really helps me achieve smooth waves which are my natural shape.
Nº.6 BOND SMOOTHER® - OLAPLEX Inc.
I use this on dry and flat hair when I'm maybe on day 3+ and not wanting to throw it in the dreaded mom bun but also it's looking really wonky. A generous spritz of this and come scrunching and I'm good to go.
Aloe Vera Curl Reactivating Spray - CHI
Potentially one of my favorite products in the world. It can take dry and dull hair and have it looking shiny and new in seconds. Helps keep me from resorting to an updo which leads to more breakage.
Shine - CHI
My favorite for air drying without having a frizzy head of dry and dull waves. I love to air dry but sometime I don't have time to keep scrunching it throughout that time and this helps with that. Or if I do have time to air dry well then this gives ...
Goldwell StyleSign Air-Dry BB Cream
This stuff is so good for if I do have time and want to diffuse. This helps my hair maintain defined waves without getting frizzy.
SEEN Curly Creme, Fragrance Free, Non-Comedogenic
I love this for some extra hold that doesn't give too much crunch. It's crunchy at first but imece the wave cast sets it can be brushed or scrunched out and then looks so natural and lovely.
Wavy Hair Zero Gravity Styling Mousse - Function of Beauty
I love this. I use it on damp or dry hair. It smells so good and feels so great going on. Almost like a very mild conditioner that you don't need to wash out and isn't gunky.
Damage Remedy™ | Repair Hair Damaged By Heat - Aveda
Accessorize it
I used to use the coil style ponytail holders to avoid crease in my hair but that lead to insane amounts of breakage. These are my solutions!
Honestly this has been the biggest game changer. When the bun or ponytail is inevitable I'm reaching for these over all else to reduce breakage at the point where my hair is tied back. For a more low key option they also have a thinner satin scrunchi...
Scrunchies | KITSCH: Designer Hair Products Online
A claw clip is the ultimate tool for an updo without damage. There are so many tutorials online for different ways to use and style them. I'm still trying new things but have found a few go-to methods that work for my hair.
Claw Clips | KITSCH - Evolving Your Everyday Essentials
Important to find the right size clip for your hair and the style you're going for. The more hair you have the more likely you will want multiple sizes to achieve various styles.
Large Claw Clips That are Nearly Unbreakable! - TELETIES
Wash it
Just your basic shampoo and conditioner that are working for my normal-dry, thick, wavy hair.
This shampoo, though not for curls or waves, brings out my waves so well! I'm a convert to this brand even though I didn't know it before.
Goldwell Dualsenses Just Smooth Shampoo 300mL
Hydrating conditioner than allows my waves to come out without frizz.
Goldwell Just Smooth Anti-Frizz Taming