My hair journey has been one that I’ve been open about for the last few years. I’ve had long blonde locks with extensions and now keep it more natural in a dark chestnut color, extension-free. One of my main priorities this year has been healthy hair growth, so I’ve really nailed down a solid hair routine and gone through many products trying to find the best of the best. Not only do I want my hair to LOOK good, but feel good, too. Here’s a round-up of everything I’ve fallen in love with this year – it’s everything I currently use for haircare.
My Current Haircare Routine
I’m excited to share the haircare routine that has helped with the growth shown below! This reflects April 2023-September 2023.
The first product I’ll rave about is Nutrafol. I take 4 every single night and have for the last 6 months. I also use the Nutrafol Microbond once a week to get rid of buildup on my scalp. The other product I use consistently that isn’t actually placed on my hair is Modere Liquid Collagen. I’ve used this for four years now and I never miss a dose! Take two tablespoons at bedtime every night for the best results. Also – use code MAGEN to save!
When I wash my hair, my go-to is Amika shampoo and Glimmr Hair Mask as a conditioner. I’ll use a hair massager to really get the product into my roots and moisturize my scalp. Post-wash, I like to use Incommon Beauty Magic Myst for detangling and heat protection (especially on blow-drying days). In addition on blow-drying days, I use WOW Dream Coat. It helps smooth out my hair. When I do wash my hair, I use Olaplex #3 hair oil on the ends of my hair for extra hair protection and to encourage growth. Lastly, at night, my go-to is Divi Hair Serum. I use it by massaging into my scalp with the hair massager.
Some of the products I use on a weekly basis are grapeseed oil and rosemary oil. I’ll use rosemary on my scalp and grapeseed oil on the rest of my hair. After I apply, I’ll use a silk hair bonnet to lock in the moisture overnight. It pairs perfectly with my silk pillowcase, which helps protect it from static and tangles.
The last thing I want to share is a product that I’m super excited to try (and will report back!!). This Premium Powder comes with a ton of reviews on fast hair growth (someone even mentioned 3 inches in 1 month).
My Favorite Hair Tools
There are a few tried and true hair tools I can’t go without! Firstly, the Gimme Beauty thick hair brush! I have used this for years and won’t go back. In addition, the Gimme Beauty fine hair hair ties are my go-to when I’m pulling my hair back.
For drying, I use a Dyson hair dryer or the Airwrap. Dyson is my fave brand for blow-drying because I’ve had the best results keeping my hair healthy while exposing it to heat.
When I curl, I use the GHD Curling Iron; for straightening I opt for their Straightener. I have also recently started using the Beach Waver for soft, subtle waves.