How to grow out your bangs + making damaged hair look healthy

2012-06-04T11:18:48-04:00

Hello! And happy Monday!

First things first, I didn't finish the site design. Not too surprised - so my new goal is to have it wrapped up by Thursday (my birthday!!). So please excuse the mess while I work - I have tons of weird sketched out place holders on the site that the moment LOL!

Second - I'm back to blogging!! I'm going to be blogging every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Here is a little breakdown of what kind of posts I'll be making:

Monday: Outfits, Tutorials, Video discussions, Artwork, Interviews, Advice, etc. It'll be a little different every week!
Wednesday: "My favorite things": posts about exactly that, my current favorites! Simple but something I really love to share.
Friday: "Love Letter" posts: however their format is changing! Instead of being lists of things I like (which is now Wednesday's thing!), the Love Letter posts will be letters to you guys, my readers! I'll be writing about what is on my mind that week in hopes to start conversation and to share ideas.

Now, onto today's post!! **Disclaimer** I am not a hair stylist or expert! I'm just sharing information that my stylist gave me that worked! Everybody has different hair so if you have any major questions or concerns, ask your stylist! :)

I was inspired to make these videos because I'm about to go chop all my hair off (!!!!!) and time was ticking to fit them in before that... LOL!

Hair care tips - how to hide bleach damage on long hair with Aveda products!

In this video I go over the products I use on my hair and how I apply them to mask the damage I've done to my hair over the years from bleaching it for my hot pink look.

Products mentioned in the video

Aveda Scalp Benefits balancing shampoo
Aveda Damage Remedy restructuring conditioner
Aveda Smooth Infusion glossing straightener - This is the leave in treatment I use if I'm blow trying my hair. It can also be applied if you go to bed with your hair wet, but for some it may be overkill if you also use the next product... (depends on how wavy/curly your hair is!) I sometimes use it if I have to run out the door with wet hair because it will help calm "fly aways" while it dries. :)
Aveda Damage Remedy daily hair repair - This is the leave in product I use on dry hair. Smooth in a little bit and then flat iron or curl your hair to style!

Something to keep in mind - using these products will not "repair your hair". As soon as you stop using them, your hair will go back to being damaged. :\ This is to help hide the damage and keep your hair moisturized, smooth and protect it from heat. If your hair is extremely damaged to the point where products will not help you should consult your stylist!!

How to style your bangs or fringe to hide it as you grow it out!

In this quick little video I show you the main style I wear my hair in to get my bangs off my face and make it look like they are fully grown out. It's a short 'n sweet one! ;) I also briefly mention some other ideas I would have tried if I kept growing my bangs out - if you have any questions about those lemme know! Maybe I can draw out an explanation. Heheh.

No products necessary but...

Hairspray can be helpful if your bangs are very short. I like to use Suave's "max hold" in 8 because it's cheap and effective.
You will need a bobby pin (or two!) to pin the hair back. You can also use a decorative barrette if that is the kind of look you are going for!

A few additional notes

The nail polish I'm wearing is Sally Hansen salon effects in "You're a star". I've been REALLY into the SH salon effects stickers lately, so I'll probably make a video on that soon!
The eye make up was various stuff I was experimenting with. If I get better at make up I might start sharing more detailed info on that! T
The necklace was a black pavé heart by Tarina Tarantino.

Hope you enjoyed the post!! Also, thanks for sticking around during my hiatus from blogging. I am looking forward to all the posts I have planned, and I hope you are looking forward to it too! ❤

Website in progress!

2012-06-02T10:48:32-04:00

Hey guys! I'm redesigning my site this weekend - and if for some reason you visit and a link you'd like to click isn't working... that's why!

Here is a list of the main site sections while I tinker away:

Blogging catagories

Social networking links

Things should be back to normal on Monday if all goes well. ;) Have a good weekend! <3

Checking in!

2012-05-06T10:34:55-04:00

It's been a while since I updated here! Sorry to just disappear without notice... this is actually the longest break I have taken from blogging since 2005! And I really needed it. I was feeling very unmotivated with my site and decided to put my energy into other things.

I've been focusing on my health, wrapping up projects, taking care of personal stuff and trying to spend more time with my loved ones. I'm slowly getting back into the mindset of updating my site again, but I think it first needs a good redesign. Spring cleaning at san-smith.com LOL!

Anyhow, I wanted to thank those who have checked in or told me they missed my posts. Sorry to be away for so long! I hope you are all doing well. ❤

Above are some instagram photos I've taken recently. (I've still been active on instagram, pinterest and twitter.) Lots of random stuff... browsing flowers at lowes, my cousin's aerial dance recital, visiting the titanic exhibit, open window weather, lots of cake pops, saying good by to my dad's car when we sold it, reorganizing my toy collection, getting a new swim suit and a library card, lots of exercising outdoors now that it's warm, Pika forever demanding my attention, hats and horse betting for a Kentucky Derby party, and a bit of shopping/window browsing for summer stuff.