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Okay, so hair stuff—man, it’s been a journey. I swear, my “routine” is basically just a mashup of YouTube hacks, old wives’ tales, and some panicked Googling. Oh, and for the record, it still isn’t flawless, but hey, it actually works for my stubborn, wavy, kinda-thick mop.
Here’s my deal: my ends get crispy like autumn leaves if I’m not careful, but my roots can go greasy faster than pizza on a Friday night if I get too shampoo-happy. Balance is the name of the game, baby. These days, I wash my hair maybe two–three times a week—sulfate-free shampoo only, because I learned the hard way that the squeaky-clean feeling? Yeah, that’s just “congratulations, you’ve murdered your natural oils.” (Shoutout younger me who thought over-washing was a flex.)
Conditioner? Total lifesaver. I slap a generous amount on the lengths and ends, and kind of pretend the roots don’t exist. Lately, I’m into deep conditioning masks or slathering on hair oil once a week. Pro tip: It makes you feel like you’ve got your life together, even if you don’t.
Styling-wise, I seriously try to dodge hot tools unless I’m feeling extra. If heat has to happen, you better believe I’m dousing my hair in protectant first—I’m traumatized from that crunchy, split-end era. But honestly, most days it’s all about letting my hair air dry, scrunching in some leave-in or curl cream, then praying my waves don’t go full Medusa.
Probably my fave bit about this whole thing? I pretty much just vibe-check my hair, ya know? If it’s winter and I’m giving off scarecrow energy, I’ll pile on the hydration stuff. Summer? Dry shampoo is my bestie because there’s zero time for actual washing. Oh, and it’s not just what I use but how: I don’t brush when it’s soaking wet (seriously, learned that from TikTok), and that silk pillowcase? Game changer. My hair used to look like I’d fought a raccoon every morning. Not anymore.
So yeah, it’s mostly about listening to my hair and rolling with whatever weird phase it’s in. How about you—tried anything lately that actually worked, or do you just make it up as you go too?
Here’s my deal: my ends get crispy like autumn leaves if I’m not careful, but my roots can go greasy faster than pizza on a Friday night if I get too shampoo-happy. Balance is the name of the game, baby. These days, I wash my hair maybe two–three times a week—sulfate-free shampoo only, because I learned the hard way that the squeaky-clean feeling? Yeah, that’s just “congratulations, you’ve murdered your natural oils.” (Shoutout younger me who thought over-washing was a flex.)
Conditioner? Total lifesaver. I slap a generous amount on the lengths and ends, and kind of pretend the roots don’t exist. Lately, I’m into deep conditioning masks or slathering on hair oil once a week. Pro tip: It makes you feel like you’ve got your life together, even if you don’t.
Styling-wise, I seriously try to dodge hot tools unless I’m feeling extra. If heat has to happen, you better believe I’m dousing my hair in protectant first—I’m traumatized from that crunchy, split-end era. But honestly, most days it’s all about letting my hair air dry, scrunching in some leave-in or curl cream, then praying my waves don’t go full Medusa.
Probably my fave bit about this whole thing? I pretty much just vibe-check my hair, ya know? If it’s winter and I’m giving off scarecrow energy, I’ll pile on the hydration stuff. Summer? Dry shampoo is my bestie because there’s zero time for actual washing. Oh, and it’s not just what I use but how: I don’t brush when it’s soaking wet (seriously, learned that from TikTok), and that silk pillowcase? Game changer. My hair used to look like I’d fought a raccoon every morning. Not anymore.
So yeah, it’s mostly about listening to my hair and rolling with whatever weird phase it’s in. How about you—tried anything lately that actually worked, or do you just make it up as you go too?
