It is time for a change.

Yes, a change in your daily hair routine. It’s Valentine’s Day so why not spice up the night with a romantic hairstyle.

I have to do a huge shout out to Devry Reeder Photography she is amazing and if you are in the Northern Utah area and need a great photographer, she is your gal.

Basically, all I am doing for this simple look is grabbing a piece from the front and doing a small dutch braid. (picking up hair and braiding it under) I stop picking up hair when I get a little past my ear and then do a regular braid and tie it off with a clear elastic. Repeat on the other side, then connect the two braids together. The last and most important step is to “fluff” out your braid. Remember sometimes it takes a few times to get this braid down but you will have it in no time.

xoxo pretties!

Candice Carter

Winter is the worst for dry, brittle hair… THEE WORST! I always get so many questions this time of year for how to keep our hair healthy and shiny durning these winter months.

Here are the products I recommend for this time of year. Now I am biased towards these brands because I am obsessed with them and know that they truly work. However, lots of brands have similar types of products that you can try as well.

Leave-in Conditioners-

This will add extra moisture to your hair and help seal the cuticle. I love the “High Dive” leave in cream from Rand Co and also “Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream” by Oribe.

Detangler-

Helps get tangles out, protects the hair from future breakage like knots, heat, etc. I use “Run Through” by Oribe, it is hands down my favorite detangled. Especially for my clients with extensions.

Serum-

I can’t imagine life without serum. This will add the oils into your hair that the ends are lacking and not getting naturally from your scalp. I love how amazing this will help to take the frizz out of your hair and leave it so shiny and sleek. I have two oils I love “Tinsel” by Rand Co (this one is more on the light weight side) or “Gold Lust” by Oribe (this one is a lot more intense for really dry course hair and especially for extensions)

Texture Spray-

The number one reason I suggest texture spray is to help you not use hair spray. I know we love hairspray and it is the best for some styles, but durning this time of year it will just be so much harder on your hair. Hairspray will not only dry your hair out but it will also put a film on it and make you have to wash your hair more frequently. To help with that the texture spray will give you volume and s little bit of hold. I have tried lots of different texture sprays and my favorite by far is the Oribe “Dry Texture Spray”.

Static Control Spray-

Raise your hand if you hate static!! I know I do, I have recently discovered this product and it works so good at keeping the static and frizz away. I especially love using it on those days where I want to wear my hair straight and have that super smooth look. This product is called “Foil” and it is also by Rand Co. It’s the best.