A Few of My Favorite Hair Items

One of the questions I get the most {blog and 'IRL'} is what hair products I use. In an attempt to not overload, here are just a few that I love and have used for years.

• Biolage by Matrix Conditioning Balm , is a staple in my shower. I use it during the hair washes when I have more time to let it sit in my hair longer. I would ideally like to use it two times a month, but lately I seem to only get to it once a month. I really like the consistency of it and the smell is an added bonus.
• I've been using Smooth n' Shine Instant Hair Polisher with Aloe & Protein, since I was probably about 13 and have been loyal to the product ever since. I don't have to use it that often in California, but when I'm in more humid places, like Florida, I find myself using it more. I think it's very important to warm it in your hands by rubbing them together quickly. It creates an even better consistency and I think it helps distribute more evenly.
  
• There are a handful of Dr. Miracle hair products that I like, but my favorite by far, which I highly recommend, is Dr. Miracle's Stimulating Moisturizing Gro Oil. My recommendation comes with a warning as well: a very tiny tiny amount goes a very long way. I'm not exaggerating. This bottle has lasted me probably two years. You can alter the use of this product depending on your hair type, as well as needs. I've used it after blowouts to smooth my hair a bit with just a tenth of a pea size amount. Other times I've used it as a hot oil treatment. While Dr. Miracles is marketed for the African American woman, it has always worked fabulously for me and I love it.
  
• Typically I don't brush my hair when it's wet, I just run my fingers through before blowing it out. However, there are times I need to either create parts or distribute a product into my roots more and so those times I use the Conair Wide Tooth Comb.
• My all time favorite clips are the Scunci No-Slip Grip Mini Octopus Clips. I absolutely love the 'no-slip grip' inside, which offers amazing hold. I also love the rounded edges which fall perfectly aside any hair style. I use these regularly for creating French Twists, ballerina buns, side buns...pretty much anything.
  
• I always carry a couple Conair Matte Minis Bobby Pins in my purse. They are really adorable, and don't let their small size fool you. They have an incredible hold and are perfect whether you want to hid them inside a bun, or create a side part and crisscross them over your side bangs.

Merry Christmas Eve ;)