Kat Stays Polished | Beauty Blog with a Dash of Life: hair care

My Pick-Me-Up Hair Routine with Nexxus

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

This post is sponsored by Nexxus New York Salon Care, a product of Unilever, as a part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central.

Hello everyone! Today I'm here to talk about my new (and heavily improved) hair care routine. Ever since having Nat, I've been trying to find my comfort zone when it comes to my hair. Long or short? What should I do to help it grow healthy? What can I do about my hair falling out? It seems as though all of my questions have been answered with this new Nexxus New York Salon Care routine.

Nexxus New York Salon Care | Kat Stays Polished

Introducing the Emergencée Reconstructive System. Just from the name of it, I knew it was going to make a difference for my hair. Along with a shampoo and conditioner, I also got to use the Reconstructing Treatment. I have gone through 2 applications so far (1 a week) and will be saving the other 2 to use in the next 4-8 weeks.

With every new hair product and routine, it's important to read the instructions on how to use it. These are the instructions for the treatment. It says to apply it after you've shampooed your hair once and rinsed. After application, let it sit for 5 minutes, rinse out, shampoo again, then follow with conditioner. It sounds like a long process but I do it on days I shave my legs. Multi-tasking at its finest for this tired momma!

Want a sneak peek into my shower routine? Well, here are some before and after shots of how terrible my hair was at the beginning. This hair had been through 1 day at the gym, up in a ponytail, and not washed in 2 days. It was time for some major TLC.

You'll also notice that my last picture is of my wet hair. I have not dried my hair with a dryer in years. The true test to see if a hair product is good for me is if it makes my hair feel amazing after air drying and let me tell you - Nexxus New York Salon Care Emergencée Reconstructive System DOES! My hair was the softest and shiniest it's been in a long time. I think I'm hooked for life.

Now onto maintenance during the day. I don't use mousse often except for when I know I'll be curling my hair. Hair spray and dry shampoo are my 2 BFFs in the hair care world.

I have these ridiculous baby hairs up front that became more prominent after my hair fell out a couple months after I gave birth to Natalie. They have started to grow out now but still need the support of an amazing hair spray. Enter Nexxus New York Salon Care Maximum Finishing Mist. It has just the right amount of hold to tame my wild baby hairs. The scent is typical of a hair spray and it doesn't get flaky throughout the day - one of the major things I look for in a hair spray product.

Last but not least, the Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist. The yin to my yang at the gym. I usually don't have time to shower or even fix my hair after a great spin class or a barre fusion class. I have to rely on dry shampoo to help give the illusion I've just gotten my hair done. It does an excellent job of giving me a refreshed look after a hard workout.

Are there any other moms out there who need a great hair pick-me-up but no time to go get it? Then the Nexxus New York Salon Care brand is definitely for you. They have a completely customized line of products out there to cater to your hair needs. There are 9 regimens available for you to browse through so I highly suggest that you do.

So, tell me - what are your hair care concerns? Maybe I can help you find the perfect hair care routine to give you that "straight from the salon" look without all that time and money. It worked for me and I am happier than ever with my hair!

Hask Bamboo Oil Hair Routine

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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Keranique Volumizing Shampoo

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Hello all! So, I have an interesting product to share with you today. This is the Keranique Scalp Stimulating Shampoo. I am actually so excited I got to try this because after having Nat, I lost so much hair. I had gotten pretty bare in the front and I was so sad my hair was gone.

Keranique Scalp Stimulating Shampoo | Kat Stays Polished

Here is a little blurb about the shampoo right from their website:

The Keranique Scalp Stimulating Shampoo for Thinning Hair:

Thinning, fine hair needs a special shampoo. Hair that is thin and weak has low resistance to harsh cleansers, but unless properly cleansed well, scalp oils weigh thin hair down and make lasting volume a challenge. This sulfate-free Scalp Stimulating Shampoo is designed especially for thinning hair to gently deep clean and stimulate the scalp to nourish and rejuvenate the hair follicles. Fortified with Keratin and Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), hair feels lighter, cleaner, and more buoyant. Leaves hair ultra-clean as it helps clear away impurities at the follicle to improve the effectiveness of scalp treatments.

Key Benefits

Retains shine.

Provides combability, detangling & smoothing without weighing the hair down.

Removes build-up.

Protects against cuticle damage.

Healthy way of keeping hair fuller and thicker looking.

This shampoo looks and lathers just like any other shampoo. The scent does smell a bit medicated - almost minty and a little floral at the same time - not bad though. I used it every other day for a few weeks and actually did notice a small difference. I feel like this is something that needs to be used for at least 4-6 months before you see any real results but I'm definitely not crying about my hair anymore.

Although I did not have the conditioner to try, I did have a good experience with this product. If you'd like to learn more about the Keranique line of products, here is where you can find them:

Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Hey all! Tonight I have a new type of hair tool to show you. It's the Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron. My hair is so fine and flat that I always love to try new things to get some volume pumped into my hair. I figure this could be an easy way to do it.

It comes in a box like this. I love the packaging - it's so feminine but also super simple.

Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron | Kat Stays Polished

If you're not one to keep boxes to hair tools (like me) the kit comes with a carrying case. Along with the iron and the case, there is a brush/hair separator and 3 clips to help you pin back the layers of hair.

Here is my sad, flat-haired before picture.

Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron - Before with flat Hair | Kat Stays Polished

I started by pinning the top layer of hair away to one side. This iron is meant to volumize the under layers of hair to give you that extra bump.

Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron - Hair All Clipped! | Kat Stays Polished

According to the instructions inside, people with fine, flat, or damaged hair should set their iron between 320 and 350. I chose 330. This thing heated up QUICK! Like...less than a minute! That is one perk I absolutely love about this tool. I hate having to wait for things to heat up!

Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron - Temp Set for Fine Hair | Kat Stays Polished

The iron looks like a crimper. This is the first section of hair that I did. According to the instructions, they say to do more more than halfway down your cheek. I did about 3 iron-sections down.

Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron - First Section Voloom'd | Kat Stays Polished

After a few more sections and layers of hair, can you tell which side has been volumized?

Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron - One Side Voloom'd | Kat Stays Polished

Here is both sides done. You can most definitely tell the difference. The crimp marks DO fade out after brushing and cooling down. Honestly though, some days I think I might actually want some wavy and crimped hair. Remember those days?

Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron - Both Sides Voloom'd | Kat Stays Polished

Overall, this product has really amazed me. From the time it took me to heat up the iron to actually having my entire head done...it was less than 10 minutes total. I have NEVER been able to do a look like this in that short amount of time. Normally, anything having to do with a hot hair tool takes about 15 minutes for just one side. What do y'all think?

If you want to learn more about this product and get one for yourself, visit the Voloom website or any of their social media links listed below.