How To Go From Blonde to Brunette + My Favourite Hair Merchandise

After being blonde ceaselessly, I truthfully by no means thought I’d go brunette, and I particularly by no means thought I’d LOVE it as a lot as I do. It’s been just a few years now and I’m nonetheless so proud of the choice.

I cherished being blonde however I like the change too. It’s enjoyable to modify issues up. It’s contemporary and I used to be becoming bored to be sincere – I’ve been blonde since I used to be 14. Talking of, keep in mind after I did a bleach out? That’s what’s so enjoyable about hair. You’ll be able to at all times return and preserve altering it up, so I’m not even certain why I stayed blonde for thus lengthy.

Anyway, let’s get into the specifics of what I requested for after I made the change and the way the unimaginable workforce made all of it occur in a HEALTHY means. On this put up I’m additionally going to offer you all my hair development ideas. As a result of my god, the transformation has been insane and I attribute it to a bunch of little issues. Suppose: consuming organ meats, dietary supplements (use code SKINNYHAIR), scalp therapeutic massage and so forth. 

The right way to go from Blonde to Brunette:

Alex Truong at 9 Zero One is sort of a wizard on the subject of hair colour and should you’re in LA, I extremely advocate reserving with him in your first brunette job should you’re a blonde. We did:

+ heat wealthy low lights

+ wealthy throughout gloss

+ tremendous wealthy base

+ dimensional ends

+ tremendous moisturizing/shiny shampoo and conditioner

+ Incommon Magic Mist to complete

Since then we’ve gone a bit darker, gone a bit extra chocolate and made the colour a deeper with a number of dimension.

At first I used to be nonetheless utilizing some clip in extensions. Now, I don’t have to make use of any extensions. Not that there’s something mistaken with that. Extensions are enjoyable however I used to put on them for years, so to not need to is type of liberating. My hair is so thick and wholesome now from taking good care of it. BUT should you’re into extensions listed below are some ideas from Kevin Kelly. He is aware of every thing about extensions which is why he has his personal line of them.

In addition to Kevin Kelly’s Luxe extensions, Hayley Heckmann additionally used to do extensions for me and listed below are a few of her ideas:

+ mix them by at all times matching the ends and the lightest tone to the actual hair

+ use a root spray on the high of the weft of an extension to create a seamless mix

+ braid up the beneath when the hair is thick or blunt

+ use longer extensions for a softer mix when including size

Now, listed below are some issues I’ve been doing to maintain my hair wholesome and assist it develop, together with merchandise which might be making all of the distinction. I actually suppose it’s a combo of all these things and never only one factor that’s making my hair develop so insanely quick and thick. Consuming extra meat and specializing in protein (take a look at my hair development menu) has made a giant distinction however listed below are some merchandise and practices I feel actually work.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR GROW

Scalp massager

Anna from Pellequr advisable I begin utilizing a wood scalp massager as a result of silicone ones pull out your hair. She gifted me Pellequr’s and I lately bought this wood one that I like too.

It stimulates circulation and the hair follicle to assist with hair development. Additionally, it simply feels so good and the canines prefer it too. Use it with a hair serum like Vegamour’s GRO and also you’ll be amazed how thick and lengthy your hair will get. I’ve been utilizing it for months and virtually can’t consider my eyes. (Use code SKINNY for 20% off).

I additionally like this gua sha brush. It stimulates acupressure factors and feels unimaginable. Nonetheless planning to attempt the rosemary oil for hair development hack however haven’t but. It’s on my record.

Nutrafol

I’ve been taking this for some time now and I actually discover a distinction in my hair thickness. After you may have a child, your head sheds like nothing you’ve ever seen earlier than. Nutrafol decreases the quantity of hair that falls out, very noticeably too.

At present I’m nonetheless taking the postpartum one and I extremely advocate it should you’re experiencing thinning hair. It’s full of excellent substances, with no nasties which we love. You need to use code SKINNYHAIR for $10 off your order at nutrafol.com. 

Magnificence Salt

A 3 in 1 magnificence complement, Magnificence Salt has made such a distinction in my hair (and pores and skin). It incorporates 40% colostrum, electrolytes and pearl powder. The hair development and pores and skin well being side comes from pearl powder which has been used for hundreds of years in Chinese language magnificence practices. It enhances collagen and incorporates minerals like zinc and calcium that nourish your scalp. 

Shampoo, conditioner, masks

Kerastase is my go-to and now I’m utilizing the one for brunettes. Dae has actually good merchandise at an incredible value level and so does Ouai by Jen Atkin (you may take heed to her on The HIM & HER Present right here.)

The ACT + ACRE hair masks is one I preserve going again to. It’s restorative so it provides your hair a nourishing increase.

Wella Hair Restore Spray

One other favourite, this actually strengthens my hair and it makes it so shiny. At any time when I take advantage of it I discover means much less breakage and frizz. What you do is put it on after you wash your hair. Use it as a leave-in conditioner/remedy and see how clean and powerful your hair is. Such a staple.

Microneedling

You’ll be able to completely microneedle your scalp and there are such a lot of advantages. It promotes hair development, prevents hair loss, helps your follicles develop stronger & will increase blood move. Recently I’ve been utilizing the one by BeautyBIO and you’ll stalk this put up to discover ways to do it your self. If you happen to’re noticing numerous child hairs alongside your hair line I like to recommend utilizing a microneedler in these areas.

Silk pillowcase

Utilizing a silk pillowcase can actually assist your hair retain moisture, plus it helps with tangling. Such as you received’t get up with a tangled rat’s nest that takes 10 minutes to brush. Additionally, it incorporates amino acids and can preserve your hair good and glossy. Actually, years in the past once we moved I misplaced my silk pillowcase and was sluggish to interchange it. My hairstylist observed instantly that one thing had modified as a result of my hair was drier and simply didn’t look as good.

Microfiber hair towel

As an alternative of utilizing an enormous physique towel, attempt utilizing a microfiber hair towel. It simply makes your hair dry so quick and so properly, it’s laborious to elucidate. There’s no frizz and it simply falls so properly in comparison with towel scrubbing your hair and wrapping it in an enormous towel that pulls at your strands.

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

Drybar is what I take advantage of to dry my hair, HA! However after I do dry my very own hair I like a Dyson. It’s an funding however the particulars are simply too good. The attachments are magnetic, it’s quicker than another hair dryer I’ve ever used, it received’t make your hair frizz, in truth it’s very smoothing, comes with a hanger for straightforward storage. Additionally, the attachments by no means bought sizzling and it’s bought this wonderful stability. It’s laborious to explain nevertheless it simply feels so good to carry.

Hair brushes

Mason Pearson hair brushes are superior- is what I’ve been shouting from the rooftops the previous couple years. Zaza has a bit pink one, Townes has a gentle blue one, Michael has a black one and I’ve white. They’re made with boar bristles so they assist restore wholesome oils within the hair and it’s simply so stylish and iconic to have a Mason Pearson brush. They’re on the pricier facet however I promise you’ll have it for years.

If you happen to don’t wish to spend that a lot on a hair brush I clearly completely perceive. Zaza and I like a Moist Brush too. It’s actually the very best for detangling, particularly should you a child who hates having their hair completed.

Excessive Frequency Wand

We’ve talked about this however the little comb attachment on the Nuderma Excessive Frequency Wand stimulates blood circulation to your scalp and due to this fact hair development, and it solely takes just a few seconds a day. I wish to run it over my hairline and that’s it. The simplest, quickest hack in your hair. Be sure you get the one with the orange comb attachment.

Whereas we’re right here let’s discuss different hair on the physique:

 Brows and lashes

+ double forehead tint, at all times.

+ Forehead Peptide to assist develop brows and lashes (I put this on my hairline too).

+ REFY forehead pencil is my favourite.

+ HOT TIP: let your brows develop out for just a few months and see what you’re working with.

Different issues that I do know assist my hair develop are meat and uncooked milk. Don’t name the cops. It’s controversial however consuming a ton of meat has actually been life altering for me so I discuss it usually in case it could possibly be life altering for another person. You may get extra particulars on the bowl of meat right here. Uncooked milk additionally has been unimaginable too. I get it on the farmer’s market and it has the right quantity of fats, carbs and protein for a pre-workout, good should you wish to train on an empty abdomen. It simply provides you the little bit of vitality you want. Each are stuffed with necessities nutritional vitamins and vitamins and I’m obsessed. For extra on that take heed to this episode with Paul Saladino. 

The whole lot is straightforward to buy in my Amazon retailer, on LTK or Store My. Let me know all of your hair tips beneath. 

x, Lauryn

+ stalk the advantages of washing your hair with chilly water.

++ take a look at the following pointers for afro-textured hair.