Lucy Planck Garcia, senior hairstylist at the John Barrett Salon at Bergdorf Goodman gives us her top DIY home hair tips, including her favorite products to keep on-hand when a trip to the salon is just not possible. “There is no reason why people can’t still take care of their hair while they are home,” states Garcia. I love all of her suggestions and cannot wait until I can go and have Lucy work her magic on my own hair again. Meanwhile, if you have any questions for Lucy EMAIL ME and I will get you some answers!!!..Bon Weekend!!!
1. Mend Hair Damage with Split End Sealer: It’s important to keep your hair as moist as possible. One of the things I love to help combat this is coconut oil for split ends. Use about a teaspoon and start at the ends working your way up to the root; leave in for about an hour and shampoo. The coconut oil will help keep hair hydrated, silky, and shiny.
2. Biotin Supplements: Biotin is a natural supplement that many people don’t get enough of and that could be a contributing factor to dry, brittle hair. I always tell my clients to take biotin year-round to maintain a strong, healthy glow to their hair and it also helps with split ends. I love using and always recommend Vitafusion Gorgeous Hair, Skin and Nails is a great-tasting gummy multivitamin containing 12 key nutrients, including Biotin and Vitamins C and E to help nourish beautiful hair, skin, and nails from the inside out.
3. Cold Water Rinse: After shampooing, use a cold-water rinse, which closes up the cuticle and keeps your hair shiny, the cold water really helps to keep your hair healthy.
4. Tame Frizz with Coconut Milk Leave-in Conditioner: The natural oils inside of the coconut are what keeps frizz in check. All of the vitamins and minerals that are in the coconut keep the frizz tamed. The leave-in coconut conditioner also protects the hair from the blow dryer and other styling tools. As with the oils, I would advise not to use a leave-in conditioner if you have fine hair, as it will make it greasy. For those with fine hair, I would suggest using a mousse instead. Use a dime-sized amount of leave-in conditioner and work throughout your hair, paying special attention to the ends.
5. Softening Dry Hair With An Avocado Mask: Avocado has fatty acids that make hair soft. It’s great to make a paste with avocado and coconut oil. Put in 2 teaspoons of avocado (mashed) or in a blender and 1 tsp of coconut oil. Blend the two together for a few seconds or until smooth. You can even warm up the paste a little bit and leave it in your hair for approximately 30-60 minutes. Start at the top of your roots and work your way down. You can also use aloe vera from a real plant. Using the same ratio of above, mixing the aloe vera with the coconut oil. Both are excellent hydration for your hair. These “masks” leave hair very shiny and silky. Anyone can make these at home.
6. Don’t wash every day. While it’s tempting to wash your hair every day- this habit will strip your hair of essential oils leaving it dry and brittle. Figure out a washing routine that works best for you and your hair, whether it’s every other day or once every three days. Try a dry-shampoo hair refresh for non-wash days like Batiste Dry Shampoo
One thing that I love about all this at home time is that I really get a chance to catch up with my friends who are usually too busy for me during the week!!!!!!!!!!! My dear dear and one of my oldest friends Leeann is one person I am ecstatic that I can actually get her on the phone during the day!! I kid you not, it is probably easier to get in touch with the president than Leeann at work…soooo yesterday we were discussing one of our favorite topics, The Tiger King. In between Leeann telling me that in her lifetime, she never had a desire to pet a baby tiger (which might be the best line of this entire 2 + month quarantine!!!), she asked me if my hands are raw from all the washing. Actually, because of this dry skin fix my hands are in great shape despite the fact that I am washing them constantly. It’s really easy and really fun to make.
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup olive oil or coconut oil
10-20 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
1/2 pint mason jar, or other glass container
Combine sugar, olive oil and lavender essential oil in a mason jar. Stir well to combine. Add more oil, if necessary.
To Use:
Use a spoon or other clean device to take a couple tablespoons of the diy hand scrub out of the container. Gently massage into hands for 1 minute. Rinse with warm water.
(adapted from fountain avenue kitchen)
Boy this quarantine/social distancing is rough..I think I am on day 16 now since I flew home from Miami, (which is rough in itself!!!). I have to say my girls are really getting me through. They are so much fun and really incredible…They are making the best of a sad situation and are turning it into a real comedy show. Between online schoolwork and all types of lectures which are way over my head, crafts, impossible puzzles, face-timing with friends, cooking , baking, smoothie making AND a new King Charles Cavalier puppy…I am exhausted!!!! Ha!!! But honestly, it’s really hard… I miss my friends..I miss seeing them face to face. Having lunch or dinner or seeing a Broadway show or discussing a book, or Harry and Megan !!!!!!!.or places we should go, books we should read, recipes we should try, blogs we should write, products we should try. Life can be a very lonely place which is why I always say I get by with a little help from my friends!!! This stay at home time is also a way for me to focus on my business and my partnerships. Did you notice the blog overhaul?…I’ve been working on it for over a month now…BUT one huge aspect of my blog that I am finally getting around to is trying out new products.
Yesterday in the mail I received a sample of Color Street Nail Products. Color Street is inspired by New York, the City That Never Sleep’s non stop energy and color fusion. They offer a vast array of nail colors and design. I tried the samples and OMG!!!!! They were incredible sooo easy to put on…they look fabulous and last and last. The BEST PART is that most sets are $11-$13 for all 10 fingers AND they have Pedi’s too…..HOW PERFECT ARE THESE FOR THESE STAYING HOME DAYS? Or what about a set or two in the Easter basket of your daughter (they come in petite too), your teen, 20 something, your mom, your sister, all your besties…Trust me they are going to go out of their minds……they are that good!!! You can choose from solid colors, french manicures and many artsy styles which are sooo popular right now and very very $$$$ at the salon.
Product Benefits
Base, color, and top coats of high-quality liquid nail polish in each strip.
Results in a brilliant, salon-quality manicure in just minutes. No dry time, smudges, or streaks. Lasts up to 10 days.
100% real nail polish, not stickers. Flexible—can be gently stretched for a perfect fit.
How to put on Color Street:
- Remove clear cover color strip protector. Select the size nail polish strips that best fit your nails.
- Peel polish strip. Gently peel the nail polish strip from its backing by pulling on the silver tab.
- Remove tab & select end. …
- Apply to nail & gently stretch to fit. …
- Gently file excess.
Are you ready to try your own set? Here is a link to the NS Lifestyles Nail Bar Party… This link will take you to all the color and design offerings for fingers and toes. TRUST ME!! For the price…this is one of the best products I have tried in a while!!!
