Indigo Linen Dress – I love this dress so much I almost don’t want to share. #selfish However, I’m pretty sure that if an article of clothing features both linen and the color indigo, I’m 100% in. This dress is so easy to wear and I am fully obsessed.
Everlane Anorak – Spring dog walking coming through with this jacket! Super lightweight and perfect for those chilly mornings or evenings. I wear this constantly and bonus, it comes in 4 colors.
Kari Gran Lip Whip in Cora Gold – If you haven’t experienced a Lip Whip by Kari Gran, what are you waiting for? The texture of this lip product is so silky and hydrating and it tastes like peppermint. I think this particular color (a gorgeous pinkish coral) is the best of her 10+ shades. So lovely.
Steven Greece Slides – I just throw these on and go. These slides look great with all of my eleventy billion spring dresses.
Madewell Medium Canvas Tote – I am so in love with this canvas tote, but I haven’t pulled the trigger because I can’t decide on a color. Which one?! (psst – 20% off orders over $100 and 30% off orders over $200 until Monday, April 8th! with code SPEND2SAVE, although the transport totes are excluded. #nofair)
8. Bad diets are responsible for more deaths than smoking. Green is good, folks!
9. With all the dog walking, I’m getting serious about facial sunscreen. Might be hard to beat this one and this one, but I’m trying some other options that are being sent my way.
Welcome to the #betterforyoucrew series! I’ve teamed up with my girls Lisa, Suzi, Kate, Kristina, and Caroline to highlight green, yet effective food, beauty and lifestyle products that are rocking our natural mama worlds. This series will publish the last week of every month so check back for the latest. You can also search #betterforyoucrew on our blogs and Instagram to access the entire series. Wanna join in? Tag #betterforyoucrew on social with your picks. We want to see your faves, too!
Finding a natural hair care routine wasn’t quite as easy as replacing my cosmetics and skincare with green alternatives. Being a slave to Oribe for years, I was pretty sure there wasn’t a ghost of a chance I’d be able to get that same hold and shine from natural products. I mean, I all too well remember the days of searching the local natural store’s personal care aisle, grabbing a random product and whispering a prayer to the hair gods. Make this one THE ONE…
I think we all know how 90% of those purchases turned out. Thumbs down, my friends.
However, after years of trial and error, I have found some incredible natural hair products that perform as well (if not even better) than conventional hair products and I’m here to share all of those with you today. And I’m not stopping there – I’m including my favorite styling tools, as well as a step-by-step video explanation of how I style my hair.
Let’s get down to business!
THE BASICS
I wash my hair and style it every 3-4 days. One of the reasons I believe my hair stays so shiny is the fact I don’t wash it or style it with heat tools daily. The way I curl my hair with my clipless curling wand allows the curl to slowly relax over the period of 3-4 days which I really like. I usually deep condition it every week or so, and use styling products minimally. I have my little arsenal of products for different needs, which I will detail for you.
PRODUCT LIST
Andalou Naturals Citrus Shine Shampoo and Conditioner – This is the shampoo and conditioner I use almost all the time. It actually leaves my hair feeling fully clean for several days which is almost unheard of in the green beauty space. (None of that icky nape-of-the-neck greasy feeling on day 2 and 3 PRAISE BE) Now, if you’ve tried a few natural shampoos, you know that many of them just don’t hack it. There have been some that actually made my hair feel greasier than before I washed it! How is that even possible, people?! You won’t have that problem with this shampoo, mark my words. The conditioner is lightweight and gives my normal-type hair just the right amount of hydration. The best part about all of this, though? These products are SO affordable. 8 bucks a pop!
True Botanicals Shampoo and Conditioner($20 off your first order of $40+ with code WHOORLTRUE20) – As I mentioned, my hair is normal type, but in the cooler, drier months when it gets a bit drier, I use the True Botanicals shampoo. This is what I would definitely recommend for those of you with dry, damaged hair. It’s so lovely and manages to hydrate beautifully yet still leaving your hair fully clean-feeling.
psst – do you have a little one with super tangled hair? This shampoo and conditioner work wonders on fine hair that tends to tangle, whether young or old.
Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner – If my hair is feeling particularly dry or stressed, I will spray this leave-in conditioner after I towel dry my hair. I don’t do this every day – maybe a couple of times a week. Love Innersense products and the scents are too die for. So good!
Mo Mi Styling Jelly – Mo Mi is by far my favorite styling product line as a whole. The Styling Jelly is my most-used product for adding some flexible hold to my hair without making it seem heavy or crunchy and it’s what keeps my waves looking good over the course of a few days. I love this product AND the Mo Mi brand because the products are created in collaboration with Lotus Wei and contain essences of crystals and flowers. The scents are amazing.
Mo Mi Texture Mist – This is my pick-me-up spray of choice. If I feel my hair needs a little something-something, I’ll just mist this into my hair and tousle with my fingers.
Reverie Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-In Treatment – The Reverie line is lovely. I enjoy all aspects of this brand from their packaging to the beautiful blends of essential oils resulting in the best mild, herbal scents. This treatment is great for reducing frizz and smoothing.
Reverie RAKE Styling Balm – If I’m looking to add some texture post-drying and curling, I will run a small amount of this product through the ends of my hair.
Innersense I Create Waves – My hair is naturally wavy and although I rarely let it air-dry, when I do, I spritz this pink Himalayan sea salt spray to enhance my waves.
Rahua Omega 9 Hair Mask – Made completely from plant-derived Amazonian ingredients, this mask deeply penetrates the hair shaft and fortifies my hair. Love the scent of lavender and eucalyptus too – super relaxing.
STYLING TOOLS
L’ange Bijou Set – I purchased this particular set because it includes the hair dryer, flat iron, and the interchangeable clipless curling iron with the 25mm and the 32mm barrel. I’ve been using these tools for years and they are awesome.
(BONUS – L’ange is offering my readers the above products for 50% off if you click the above links – discount will automatically be added at checkout. You can get the entire Bijou Set for $250!)
Ceramic Round Brush – I use this large round brush to smooth out my hair while blow-drying – it’s fantastic!
Mixed Boar Styler Brush – This inexpensive brush is the best I’ve found for styling my bangs.
Aquis Hair Turban – I use this every time I get out of the shower with wet hair. It absorbs tons of moisture which makes my blow dry much easier!
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Here’s a video tutorial of how I style my hair step-by-step using the 25mm clipless curling wand. As you will see, I mention some products I didn’t mention above, as I’ve made a few changes. (Oh! I also detail the foolproof way to dry bangs perfectly, even with crazy cowlicks. #trustmeiknow )
25MM WAVES
32MM WAVES – CURRENT STYLE
This photo is of my current length – I recently had many inches chopped off and now prefer to use the 32mm barrel for a more loose, lived-in look.
wearing my favorite red lipstick – looking for your perfect red? I swatch tons here!
That about covers it all! As always, if you have any questions, be sure to leave ’em in the comments and I’ll be more than happy to answer.
Maybe you haven’t gotten your hair fill yet? Check out my gals’ haircare routines here!
The Vapour Beauty Runway Minis are here, the Vapour Beauty Runway Minis are here! You guys know I love my Vapour Aura Multi-Use Sticks. (Wait, you don’t? Let me get you up to speed here.) If you haven’t tried a Multi-Use Stick before, let me just say, they are the perfect mix of performance and ease. Gorgeous colors in stick form. I mean, come on, is there anything easier to use on your face than a stick, pray tell?
Described as “the essential tool in creating your naturally radiant look, from monochromatic elegance to a fresh pop of color, the Aura Multi-Stick imparts beautifully blendable color for lips, cheeks, and lids.” An Allure Best of Beauty Award winner too! Cruelty-free, suitable for all skin types, calms and balances, non-comedogenic, 70% Organic, made with renewable energy, inner & outer packaging recyclable…shall I continue?
On top of it all, it’s like Vapour came directly to me and asked which of the shades I would want as Runway Minis. These are my 5 favorite shades, for real.
Here’s the thing. Thinking about getting into cream blush? Wanting to try a Multi-Stick, but you’re not sure? GET A MINI. The price is right and there is so much product in these little sticks – at $22 a pop, you just can’t beat it! They also have a cool collection and a warm collection that both come with three minis and an adorable artisan pouch complete with little crystal.
Here I am wearing Courtesan on my cheeks.
And my favorite Spring and Summer shade, Spark.
You will fall in love with these little numbers, no doubt in my mind. Bonus – use the code WHOORL and get 15% off your purchase at Vapour Beauty! As always, leave me any questions you might have in the comments section.
