For some of us, the “New Year, New Me” mantra is slowly dwindling down and we’re looking for ways to keep it alive and well. To attain the goals that are at the highest priority, we have to start shaving time off in other areas of our lives. Why not start with your hair? You don’t have to give up on your beauty routine completely, but it’s time to get a little creative. Check out these awesome hair hacks to save you time for the “New You”.
If your goal was to work out more…
Nothing ruins a great hairstyle like a sweaty workout. Contrary to popular belief, you can get away with your great hairstyle if you’re strategic about how you tie your hair up. To begin: always wear a sweat-absorbing headband to protect your hairline from becoming a sweaty mess. The sweatband will absorb the moisture so your hair stays dry. If you’re heading to the gym before work or school, opt for boxer braids. Not only are the braids a fun and sporty style to rock at the gym, but unraveling your braids will reveal beautiful waves. As you start undoing your boxer braids spray your hair with Matrix StyleLink Mineral Play Back Dry Shampoo to remove the oil and dirt, making hair look clean and feel refreshed. Then, use your fingers to comb through your hair for a more relaxed look.
If your goal was to eat more healthy…
Let’s be honest, eating healthier takes up a lot of time. You are probably cooking more meals, meal prepping, or trying to put together last minute lunches in the morning. The good news is, your hair is really reaping the benefits of your new lifestyle change whether your putting in the time to care for it or not. For the days when you’re meal prepping for the week, allow your strands to prep for the week as well. Wash your hair as normal, then rake Mizani True Textures Intense Moisture Replenish Treatment through your hair, and pop on a shower cap or beanie (or both) and leave on until after your meals are complete. This weekly treatment will fight breakage, split ends and frizz with its intensely hydrating formula for smooth, strengthened, high shine hair. Wash it out, and style your more manageable hair as you normally would.
If your goal was to spend more time with loved ones…
Your loved ones will love you regardless what you look like. They have accepted your exterior appearance is not what matters the most, what does is that you care enough to love on them a little bit more this year. For the times when you’re heading hang out with them, opt for a quick top-knot or a sleek low ponytail. For a top knot, pull your hair back into a high ponytail, then twist your hair around the base, grab a couple of bobby pins to secure it in place and voila - a hairstyle that looks like it took more time than it actually did. For a sleek low bun, brush your back to the nape of your neck, grab a hair tie that won’t snag your hair from your head, secure your ponytail in place, take a small section of hair, wrap it around the ponytail holder, use bobby pins to keep the section of hair in place, and use hairspray to lock everything in place and keep flyaways at bay.
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