I’m Going Back to My Pandemic Hair Hype Fixation So Here’s Everything I’ve Been Using On My Hair Lately

When we all got cozy during lockdown the biggest trend in beauty was skincare. Everyone was taking really, really good care of their skin. I was the only one doing a full beat of makeup while walking around the house in PJs. I dunno, it just made the chaos feel normal at the time. But yeah, everyone became super fixated on face and sheet masks, moisturizers, eye creams, etc…etc..! Self care was buying everything and anything for your skin (and your body!). We all dealt with that time in our own way.

I’ve always been a skincare lover but when the pandemic hit I became super fixated on haircare. I dunno where it came from but within the second week of lockdown I was suddenly Miss Haircare. This from a girl with really long, unruly, wavy hair that she typically slicks back and wears in a bun to keep out of her face. Like, I’m really over here doing the very least with my hair during a normal work week but during the pandemic hell, I was Jesus Christ Superstar doing all sorts of things. Crown braids, elaborate buns, my foyer was the runway for my many new hair looks. What a time to be alive.

Recently, I’ve had a lot more time on my hands so I’ve been playing with different hair care products and trying out different things with my hair. I started following a few hair stylists and artists as well. James in particular belongs on my fixation list because he does some fire looks on Thai actors. Bas and Tonliew’s hair is my roman empire and James is responsible for that goodness. Bas’ hair is just always so damn good though! There is not a day this man doesn’t have good hair. Thank you, James! We love you for doing all the gorgeous hair now, please come do mine!?

Also, I’m still going to try really hard to convince myself to not cut all of mine off one day and just get the pixie cut I’ve been dreaming about. It’ll never happen but ya know, a girl can dream. Should I cut it? It’s currently down to my butt so I do need to get some of it clipped off. Maybe I can go all Carol Brady with a little flip mullet? I’m kidding. Let’s not get too crazy.

And by the way, I was today year’s old when I realized that Lisa Price is back with Carol’s Daughter. Who knew this? Because I didn’t. P.S. Why are the formulas still not as good as they once were? Le sigh! But actually, it’s still part of my list. It isn’t as good as it was but I’m still very much a Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla! It makes the list today because it still smells pretty good (wish I could say the same for Hair Milk!). It’s been a while but I started using this again recently and I forgot how much I loved the Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner Spray! It makes my hair so super soft!

Here’s some other stuff I’m putting in my hair!

And the hair care I’m obsessed with currently is….! Adwoa beauty! Love, love, love everything I’ve tried from this brand! But my two favs are the Melonberry Vitamin C Frizz-Fighting Hair Gel which is a god sent in humid weather. It’s a soft, watery gel that absorbs into hair so easily. It doesn’t leave hair stiff or crunchy yet it manages to hold it in place and tames frizz while keeping hair soft! What magic is this!? A must have if you’re a gel user. Melonberry Hair Milk Leave-In Conditioner is one of my favs from Adwoa. This is a great leave-in. Detangles, softens, and keeps hair frizz-free. My hair soaks this up! If you have drier hair this is a star to treat it.

Listen, I don’t want to be the girl that cheats and sure, I love my Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfoods Hair Mask but, sometimes you gotta love on something new! Who’s my other lover? Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Hair Mask! Take my $42! Just take it (or snag a mini for $22)! This is some sort of wizardry! I dunno what is happening when I use this but my hair goes from Hermione Year 1 to Hermione I’m going to the Yule Ball with Viktor Krum. It makes my hair incredibly shiny but also, really super smooth and sleek looking like a wet seal. Good stuff!

You know me I’m a lazy girl when it comes to hair sometimes! Slicking it back is my soup de jour hair style. I love Briogeo’s new Style + Treat Yuzu + Plum Oil Hair Styling Sleek Stick! Awesome one for just sliding through hair to make it easy to slick back your hair and go. It isn’t sticky or waxy and it leaves hair soft yet still manages to hold it in place. Best part, it doesn’t build up and washes clean away at the end the day!

This isn’t really new but it’s become suck a stable in my hair routine that it’s worth loving on again! I’m talking about dae’s Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream! First off it makes your hair smell so good! Sort of sweet and fresh! Very pretty. But also, smoothes hair and hydrates like a boss! This is way better than using a gel which can leave behind a good deal of residue.

What’s your currently hair care fixation? Tell me about it.