Hair Care Routine

Hey guys! This post is all about my hair care routine including the products that I use and love and also the process of how I style my hair on the regular! I know a lot of girls don't like to share their beauty secrets but I'm more than willing to show you guys because I'm not mean haha! But really, this is a routine that works well with my hair type and so I stick to it! Enjoy! <3

This set of shampoo and conditioner is absolutely amazing. It makes my hair feel amazing for at least 2 days. 

After I shower, my  hair is super duper soft and it feels really clean and light which is exactly what it's supposed to do. 

I definitely recommend this set!

So, after I get out of the shower, I put my hair in a towel while I put moisturizer on my face.


I always towel dry my hair till it's only damp. 

This is my hair out of the towel! It's super soft and it smells amazing. 

Not to mention, it is extremely easy to brush through. 


I'm telling you, this stuff is amazing all around. 

I do have split ends like pretty much every girl who heat styles their hair and I found that this stuff is amazing for it. You can find this coconut milk serum at Walmart for like $5ish and it's well worth it. 

When the ends of my  hair are mostly dry, I apply just a little bit (next picture amount) in the palm of my hand and I apply this directly onto the ends of my hair. I avoid putting it on my roots since it'll weigh it down. I've been using this for about 2 weeks and I already notice that my hair is already healthier. 

5/5 would recommend!

You don't need much to go a long way! It's like an oil so it'll do the job with just a little bit!

Your hands and hair will smell like paradise after using this! :-D

Blow drying is a good way to get the extra moisture that'll weigh your hair down. The most effective way that works for my hair is to blow dry my hair away from my scalp. Some people blow dry their hair upside down but I don't do that since it makes my hair unmanageable. 

My hair is naturally oily and so blow drying it dries it out enough to where it is healthy (if that makes sense). You really just have to experiment and find out what works for your hair type the best. 

After blow drying!

To optimize volume when straightening using a flat iron, try to run the iron directly 'upwards' from your roots. It's a tricky thing to do so you'll have to practice it. 

I've been flat ironing my hair since I was in the 4th grade so whenever I style my hair, it's second nature to me what the hand positions and angles are. 

It definitely takes practice!
Practice makes perfect! 

It is super duper important to use a heat protectant when straightening your  hair with heat. 

I've been using this Ion heat protectant for a couple of years now and I love it. It does its job. I got it from Sally's Beauty Supply for like $5. 

If you really want a quality product, I'd look into the Tresemme heat protectant sprays. They get good reviews!

I generally only spray this on the ends of my hair to about 3-4" of it. I don't spray this on my roots at all. 

This is the flat iron I've been using and I love love love it! It's from NuMe for about $160 but it's so worth it. I've had this straightener for about 4 years now and it is still super hot and does the job perfectly well. 

If you're looking for a quality straightener, this is one I'd recommend the most. I've gone through at least 5 since the middle school and this is by far the best I've come across. 

5/5 would recommend!

When I straighten my hair, I avoid using my hands to lessen the transfer of oils so instead, I use this comb. It's important to use a comb that has the long handle so that you can easily section off your hair. 

This is basically my  hand and it's definitely a skill to learn over time. 

Half way done! Looks amazing already. 

Totally done! My hair is so soft and healthy looking and feeling. 

I hope you found this somewhat helpful! If I ever get to do video blogs, I'll go into more detail about some things for sure!

















Oh! And here's a fun little hair-do to try out! It definitely would work out better if I had longer hair D: But still very cute and fun :)

Make a high reverse bun on the top of your head. 

Make sure to leave enough hair sticking out of the bun!

 Then bring that extra hair that was sticking out between two halves of your bun and secure it with a clip or bobby pins. And ta-da! You have an adorable bow :) If you want to keep this hair-do all day, be sure to use some hair spray for the fly-aways if you have any!

Kara Marie

xoxo