Cutest holiday drink! Love adding greenery to drinks.

DETAILS: WHITE MOHAIR CARDIGAN (ON SALE UNDER $20 – WEARING SIZE S) | EMBELLISHED HEADBAND (ON SALE UNDER $10) | DISTRESSED WIDE LEG JEANS (WEARING SIZE 3) | PLATFORM CONVERSE | RED LIP (SHADE: BAD BLOOD RUBY) | NECKLACE (ON SALE UNDER $20)

If there’s one holiday hosting hack that I live by, it’s to have your food (and drink!) double as decorations. Nothing brings more ambience to a holiday party than an on-theme spread of food and drinks and it might be easier than you think. From charcuterie boards laid out in wreaths to festive-shaped desserts, or festive drinks bring the holiday spirit to your table spread for your holiday gatherings.

Drinks are a super easy way to set the vibe for a holiday party. One of my favorite mocktail recipes is mixing pomegranate juice with a sparkling cider and adding pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch. I always get tons of compliments on how good it turns out – it’s hard to believe it only takes 2 seconds haha. To dress the drink up even more, try a gold-rimmed glass like these.

Now let’s talk outfits- for an extra holiday hosting outfit hack – one of the easiest pieces to take your look from ‘typical Friday night’ to ‘Festive’ is an embellished headband. Headbands are one of the hottest accessories this season. I found this cute white beaded one at Kohl’s (on sale under $10 right now!) and love how much it adds to a simple fuzzy cardigan and jeans look. (With a red lip of course – that’s a holiday must. 🙃) I also got this cute sparkly mesh one and this rhinestone one – all on sale under $10 right now. You can see a video I made with all 3 here.

Linking a few more of my favorite holiday-ready headbands below:

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Kohl’s. 

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Waterless beach days

We’ve been on a chalk spree lately and we’ve really been missing the beach so I thought it would be fun to bring the beach to us! Even with my faux beach days, stay at home life has got me getting ready less and going longer between washing my hair. Now is the best time to start training your hair to go longer between washes!

Whether I wear my hair up in my signature messy bun, a sleek low pony, or down with full, loose waves, there’s one thing all good hair days have in common – second-day hair! A little bit of natural hair oil and a goodnight’s sleep will make your hair more manageable and give it more natural volume, so it’s really that magic number for good hair days, even beyond day 2! I started using this new dry shampoo because I love their backstory. A couple years ago, Cape Town was months away from running out of clean water so Waterl<ss developed this product that allows you to clean and condition your hair without using a single drop of water. Such an amazing concept for this crisis but also for water preservation around the world. 

Here are some hacks for getting away with skipping your shampoo for healthier hair:

1. Dry shampoo! Every girl’s best friend! This is one thing I always, always have on hand – at home, in my cat, in my gym bag, when I’m traveling- it’s a must! (Can’t wait to go to the gym and travel again!!) It’s the foolproof way to keep your hair from getting greasy between washes and can actually add a little volume too. I’ve been using Waterl<ss No Residue Dry Shampoo and it smells amazing! They have different options depending on whether your hair is fine or thick – it also dries really quick and doesn’t leave any residue. They also have a fragrance collection, conditioning, and styling collection.  Their cute little travel sizes are perfect to throw in your bag and go. (Quick tip: use dry shampoo before a workout or a beach day, instead of after – it will help absorb any sweat or moisture to prevent it getting greasy, instead of just managing it after.)
2. Use dry shampoo at night. Spray your roots at night with dry shampoo at night to help absorb moisture while you’re sleeping – that’s actually when your scalp produces the most oil! When you wake up, just brush through and it will feel freshly washed.
3. Keep your hands to yourself. It can be a hard habit to break but try to train yourself to avoid running your fingers through your hair. The more you touch your scalp, the more oils will be released and the greasier it will start to look. (Same goes for brushing! Focus just on the ends when you brush through your hair, not the roots!)
4. A Silk Pillowcase. People swear by silk pillowcases for a million skincare reasons, but it’s also great for your hair. It causes less friction, so you are more likely to wake up with ready-to-go bedhead, instead of frizzy hair or knots. It also helps extend the life of your blowout or styled hair for longer.
5. Add moisture as needed. If your hair tends to dry out between washes, add moisture just to the ends. You can apply an oil or a dry conditioning spray to your ends to make them more manageable.

Let me know if you guys have any other hacks for maximizing your good hair days! Let me know if you guys have any other hacks for maximizing your good hair days! You can grab products from the Waterl<ss collection online on their website.

XX, Christine

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*Sponsored by Conair and ShopStyle

I didn’t realize how long it’s been since I shared a hair tutorial or even more how long it’s been since I’ve actually curled my hair! After sharing these curls last week I wanted to put together a step by step so you can recreate my look. Conair just launched their UNBOUND Cordless Auto Curler and it makes it really easy to get your favorite curls on the go. Keep reading to learn how to get this look:

(My hair before)

Hands down the best part about the UNBOUND Auto curler is that you can curl your hair anytime, anywhere. You just charge it and throw it in your purse, suitcase, car, ANYWHERE, and you can pull it out and do a full look, or touch up your curls out and about.

How many times have you burned yourself with your curling iron? Since there’s a curl chamber, this one makes it next to impossible to burn yourself and it made me think it would be perfect for Mara to start learning to curl her hair. Such a great gift idea for the holidays too!

Settings: 400° for 12 seconds

The UNBOUND Cordless Auto Curler has multiple heat and timer settings that you can adjust to get your go-to curls or to switch it up if you want to try something new. Between my extensions and coloring, my hair is pretty dry right now, so I set mine to 400° for 12 seconds. If your hair isn’t as dry, I would try 1-2 temperature settings lower for 10 seconds to get these curls. (For tighter curls, set the temperature high and timer longer, or for looser waves, keep the temperature low and select a shorter timer setting.) When in doubt, take a few strands of your hair and test different temperature and timer settings until you figure out what you’re in the mood for that day.

Curl Direction: Left, Right, or MIX

There’s also an option to curl right, left, or mix, which allows you to control if you you want to curl away from or towards your face. For this look I curled away from my face, so when I’m curling on the right side of my face, I select L (left) direction and when curling on the left side of my face, I select the R (right) curl direction. There’s also a ‘MIX’ option which automatically alternates between the two for a messy, undone look.

Final Touches

I love the volume and beachy look of messy waves, so after I’m done curling I always brush the curls through with a wide tooth comb. Then just add your favorite hair products (I used an anti frizz spray after I finished curling, before I brushed out my curls) and voila you’re ready to go! Head to my IGTV to see a time-lapse of me doing the whole thing 🙂

The curler is under $100! It’s such a good tool, I’ve already used it so much, I love it! Send me pics when you try it – I would love to see your hair!

Let me know if there are any other hair tutorials you guys want me to share!

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: PANTENE ADVANCED CARE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

OUTFIT: SWEATER | LEOPARD PRINT DRESS | BOOTS

*In collaboration with Pantene.

Now that I am balancing life with a newborn again, I am reminded how easy it is to take for granted even the most basic things, like showering or washing my hair. My morning routine these days is basically a bare-minimum skin care regimen, quick shower – I’ll be honest this is more of an every other day type of thing right now haha don’t judge me, and *hopefully* a few extra minutes to wash my hair a couple times a week.

With simplifying, comes relying on those heavy hitting products that do double-duty. They are the best life/time savers! I always rotate my shampoo and conditioners because your hair can become immune to always using the same thing. One of my go to’s always in the mix is  the Pantene Advanced Care. The shampoo and conditioner hit 5 different musts all in 1 system – moisture, antioxidants for strength, smoothness, protection from sun/UV damage, and shine. The new formula is free of parabens, mineral oil, dyes, gluten and phthalates.

I also just recently learned a hair hack that makes perfect sense, but I never thought of it! To really get the most out of your conditioner, make sure you don’t over-rinse or it won’t be as effective! Try to stick to a 30 second rinse (I brush the conditioner through my hair with a wet brush before I rinse so it gets all my ends and doesn’t take as long to rinse).

The Pantene Advanced Care Shampoo and Conditioner are at such a good price point that I keep it stocked for the kids and guest bathrooms, too. Right now you can get $2 off the Pantene Advanced Care Collection at Costco (through November 24th) so it’s a great time to stock up, especially with guests and family visiting during the holidays.

XX, Christine

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THE BEFORE:

Had to show some befores so you could see what a difference from my old to my new hair!

Hey hey! Happy Friday, fam! So I wanted to share before and after pics of my hair from a couple weeks ago when I went down to AZ and had the master, Hair by Chrissy, do my hair. It was my first time going to her – she is such a sweetheart and does an amazing job! I loved having short hair but I get bored so easily and was ready for a little change. With my pregnancy, my hair pulled super warm so we did a lot of toning to get it back to that cooler blonde. Because I had a blunt, short cut they had to put multiple rows of extensions in to help it blend. Usually I only have 1 row off extensions in so I think that’s been the biggest adjustment having so many rows in. I’m so excited about how it turned out! I love how getting your hair done can feel like a full makeover!

I talked with her about some of the products she recommended to keep my hair healthy and help it grow quicker and wanted to share!

Wet brush – This brush is great whether you have extensions or not, but you especially need it if you have extensions! This helps prevent pulling on your hair with a regular brush that would cause stress and split ends. Gets tangles out easy!

Olaplex: I’ve been using this stuff for years and it’s so so good! Chrissy said it’s great as a hair mask if you put it on the lower half of your ends before you go to bed the night before you wash your hair.

Coil hair ties: I also love these hair ties to help prevent breaking and split ends. They come in multiple colors so you can find something that matches your hair color, or I also love the clear option.

Another pro-tip she gave me was to use less heat by letting your hair air day as long as possible, and then blowdrying your hair on low to medium heat,  High heat causes the most damage to your hair, so try to avoid it!

Here’s the before and after – what do you guys think?! Below are some more of my favorite hair products I can’t live without!

XX, Christine

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A little bit more of an intense hairdo, but perfect if you are going to an event or a night out or just want your hair to look bomb! Bubble Pony Tutorial HERE.

The trick to these french braids is pulling and separating apart the sections of the braid afterwards to give a more full effect!

Low messy bun for the win.

Without a doubt my favorite way to wear my hair. 99.9% of the time my hair is in a messy bun! Tutorial HERE.

Everyday Curls! Tutorial HERE.

What’s your favorite way to style your hair?!

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In case you missed it on social – we were in Costa Rica last week with the family and part of Cody’s family. The first couple days of vacation it’s really hard for me to shut off work and stop checking emails so Cody and I set aside a night to make us both slow down a little bit. We loved the view where we were staying so we decided to take advantage of the property and spend the night in for a date night.

Seriously the yummiest smelling shampoo and conditioner!!

One of my favorite parts of the house was the outdoor shower. It was around 100· the whole time so we couldn’t stand being away from the water too long. Every night we would come back from the beach, shower outside, and watch the sunset. The views were like nothing else I had ever seen before! I left this Garnier Whole Blends shampoo and conditioner at the outside shower and by the end of the trip I had converted everyone on the trip. We were all so obsessed with the coconut smell and couldn’t get enough of it! I’m a huge scent person and I know it sounds silly but having that coconut scent on our trip really made it feel that much more beachy. Even after you blow dry your hair you can still smell the coconut. With back-to-back beach days and dipping in the pool, my hair was really dry from all the chlorine and salt water. It was also humid so my baby hairs would frizz like crazy! The coconut oil and cocoa butter really helped tame by crazies. The coconut smell set the tone for a relaxing date night with Cody and this smoothing oil was also a lifesaver when I attempted to get ready.

The date itself was such a memorable one! We had a chef come make dinner and everything was so good. The stuffed avocado was amazing! I’ve had a hard time with seafood ever since I was pregnant with Beckam, but for the first time since before B was born I actually enjoyed the shrimp – it was prepared so well! The coconut ice cream was so pretty I almost didn’t want to eat it. After dinner we got massages on the back patio looking out over the ocean and it was probably the most relaxing massage I’ve ever had.  The house’s music system was set up to play outside so we had peaceful massage music echoing outside with the scenery looking our over the water – I can’t even describe it but it was the most relaxing massage and it really helped set the mood for the rest of the trip!

I’ll be sharing a round up from the rest of our trip next week so stay tuned! What are some of your favorite ways to unwind and relax on vacation?

DETAILS: WHITE LACE ROMPER (UNDER $100)  | PINK ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT (UNDER $50) | GARNIER WHOLE BLENDS SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER SET

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Garnier USA. 

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DETAILS: OFF-THE-SHOULDER SWEATSHIRT | CAMO JOGGERS

No matter how early I wake up, between the blog, ILY, and being a mom and wife there’s always something to do that trumps time to get ready, so more days than not you’ll catch me with pretty minimal makeup, if any. I’ve gotten my 5 minute beauty routine down pat and wanted to share some of the beauty products I swear by – here are 8:

1. Roll-on Eye Cream:  I swear by this eye gel! I get a lot of work for the blog done late at night or early in the morning while the kids are asleep and sunglasses can only fake a good night’s sleep for so long. 😉 This product is seriously a miracle worker for those under-eye bags.

2. Vitamin C Serum: This stuff is definitely an investment, but it’s worth every penny – and if you are going to invest in anything, it should be your skin!

3. Tinted Moisturizer: A tinted moisturizer is a must for any 5 minute makeup routine. I love this one – it’s great coverage and so hydrating!

4. Concealer: If there’s one product every girl should be picky about, it’s concealer. I get really loyal to concealers and stick to one I love, but I just tried this one and I’m obsessed! It has great coverage but the consistency is really smooth and easy to blend.

5. Face Masks: Any morning I have a few minutes to spare (although the best part of a mask is the ability to multitask, right?) and feel like my skin needs a little more TLC, I start with a mask. A friend sold me on these masks and I’m so glad she did! They leave my skin feeling so hydrated and gives you that fresh glow afterwards. It’s perfect for a little R&R or a great fix when you want to give your skin a break from makeup but still need a little boost.

6. Lipgloss: Obsessed with this gloss! It’s a great nude and it gives your lips an instant plump (no injections needed ;).

7. Hair volumizer: I have been using this stuff for my hair for years. I love the full volume and texture it gives your hair, which is a must for everything from beachy waves to my go-to messy bun.

8. Perfume: This one is my signature fragrance that I’ve been using for years! Flowerbomb is another one I’ve been using for years. Sometimes a touch of perfume is the best accessory.

Let me know what you guys think of my list!

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: TOMMY HILFIGER TEE | DENIM (ZARA – SIMILAR HERE) | BLACK BOOTS (ZARA – SIMILAR HERE) | RED TRIMMED PARKA |

Happy Sunday guys!! Cody is out on a guy’s trip this weekend and B and I are finishing all our last minute shopping until Cody gets home tonight. I went to the salon and got a hair treatment earlier this week. You guys have heard me talk about how dry it is in the winter and it seems like my hair and skin are the two things that are most affected by it (I really need to try and drink more water too!). Plus, with so many events to go to this season my hair has been taking a beating from all the heat styling. It’s just felt dull and damaged – especially the ends. Kérastase has been a favorite hair lines for a while – you guys have seen on my Snapchat – I’m obsessed with the VIP (Volume in Powder) Spray and always use it to add texture. So I reached out to see if there were any other products that would help my dry, damaged hair.

The before: My ends were so bad!

I went to Lunatic Fringe Parleys Salon and did the Kerastase Fusio-Dose Treatment, which you are supposed to do about every 6 to 8 weeks in the salon. The stylist mixed a customized treatment for my hair to help reconstruct and protect damaged hair. The treatment also helps to reduce 50% of the damage and breakage caused by blow drying your hair! I have only done it once and noticed such a difference, especially in the ends and the shine. My hair overall felt softer annnnndddd the best part is that they also give you a REALLY good scalp massage so I was in heaven haha.

the ends were SO much healthier!

Seriously you never notice until you can compare the before and after side by side. You can see how bad my ends were before and now they are so soft and smooth!

I’m also a sucker for all things mint-colored – how cute is this collection? At home I’m using the Résistance Force Architecte collection which is designed to help rebuild damaged, dry hair and helps prevent and future breakage or split ends. There is a a shampoo and conditioner, masque, and leave in treatment that help to continue restoring my hair. For styling, apply the Ciment Thermique to towel-dry hair (make sure your hair is really thoroughly dry so you don’t waste any product 🙂 – it makes your products last a lot longer.) Then apply the the Fibre Architecte as a leave-in serum which helps repair your dry, split ends and strengths your hair as you use it. Then style!

What are some of your favorite tricks for dry and damaged winter hair?

XX,
Christine

*In collaboration with Kerastase.

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This is before ( just straight after blow drying)

DETAILS: T3 VOLUMIZING HOT ROLLERS LUXE | PLAID PJ SHIRT | GREEN SOCKS

BECKAM: GREEN PAJAMAS 

If there’s one thing in common with all of my favorite hairstyles, it’s volume – from my go-to hairstyles like curls, braids, or messy buns to my everyday hair products, I’m always all about volume. I typically use one velcro curler when I’m blowdrying my hair to get a little more volume to frame my face, but I was excited to get a full sett of actual hot rollers to get that same volume everywhere that didn’t take forever to do. I’ll take every minute of hands-free hairstyling I can get.

Below is a step-by-step using my T3 volumizing hot rollers for a full volume loose curl hairstyle perfect for the holidays:

1. I part as I go, but you can also part your hair off in sections before. Use thick sections that are the same width as the roller. I used thicker sections to get fuller loose waves instead of tighter curls. The smaller amount of hair you have the tighter the curl. I started with the top center section and worked back, then did the two framing the side of my face.

2. Starting about 1/2 way down the hair shaft, wrap you hair around the rollers. Leave 1-2 inches of the ends out to keep them straight so they aren’t tightly curled and give a looser and more relaxed feel.

3. To get the look, I used the biggest rollers along the top of my head and framing my face. I used the smaller rollers for the back. I love how much volume it created, especially around the front where it created the perfect side swoop (it’s so hard to do without hot rollers!)

4. They say to leave the rollers in between 10-20 minutes. I have such thick hair with my extensions so I left mine in for 20 minutes but if you have thinner hair I would suggest leaving them in between 10-15. The higher the heat and smaller the section, the tighter your curl will be. There are two different heat settings so it works on thin or thick hair.

5. Go about the rest of your day while you wait! It was so nice to be hands free and able to make B breakfast, work on a last minute blog post, or whatever else is on my schedule while they set.

6. Remove and add some product to keep your waves in tact. I rarely use much hair spray, but it helps to do a really light weight hair spray if you have an event you want to keep the waves swept a certain way for. I wanted them to stay to the side so I lightly sprayed once I had them where I wanted them.

From now through December 30th you can also get two free 2-packs of extra rollers (1.5″ and 1.75″) with code: HFBROLLERS. You can also enter for a chance to win your own T3’s Volumizing Hot Rollers Luxe set by entering here between today and 12/15.

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XX, Christine

*In collaboration with T3.

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TOP: RAINBOW STRIPED TOP ( ACTUALLY A MATERNITY TOP – WEARING SIZE 2 | GREY STYLE HERE – ALSO LOVE THIS ONE)

First step is getting rid of the those greasy roots! I used Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist to tame my 3 day unwashed hair.

Knotted Pony:

Section your hair into two pieces and use each section to tie a knot with your hair. Knot as many times as you want depending on length and secure with a clear elastic or large bobby pin. It’s easy for ends to slip out so I used the Nexxus Volumizing Hair Whip to run through the ends so they piece together more and help stay in.

Low Knot:

This look is basically taking the knot pony one step farther and  pining up the remaining hair from the pony with a bobby pin under the knot bun.

Messy Bun:

My tried and true hairstyle you probably see me in the most on my blog besides when I wear my hair down. Believe it or knot, a good messy bun takes practice! You can find my tutorial for perfecting my messy bun here (hint – a thick hair tie and a lot of texture is key!)

Low Messy Pony:

Just like top knots, no two messy ponys are the same. I love the piecey, easy look of a low pony. I back comb the middle for volume.

Low loose knot:

Start with a low ponytail and fold the bottom half of the strand underneath and secure it with an elastic. For a messy, piecey effect, loosen a few strands with a fine tooth comb. Keep a strand toward the front of your face separate, and wrap it loosely around your elastic and secure with a bobby pin. Since this hair style is a loose messy look, I like to secure with Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist to help secure the loose pieces from coming undone.

Low Braid:

There’s nothing prettier than a thick braid! Use a volumizing product and hair spray and pull at the strands after you secure it so it has that loose “lived in” look to create more volume.

What are some of your favorite quick and easy hairstyles?

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XX, Christine

*This post was sponsored by Nexxus New York Hair Salon. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Mousse, mousse, Mousse! Love this one!

PRODUCTS: NEXXUS NEW YORK SALON CARE MOUSSE PLUS | NEXXUS NEW YORK SALON CARE EXPAND VOLUMIZING WHIP | NEXXUS NEW YORK SALON CARE HEAT PROTECTING MIST

DETAILS: GREY TEE (OLD – SIMILAR HERE) | DENIM (UNDER $100)

Happy Tuesday guys! We are frantically finishing packing as we head to Europe tonight! Ahhh! I wanted to do a post talking more about the chop to the long bob! I’m really moody with my hair. One week I want it long, the next I want it short, then I want it blonde, then I’m back to dark. I love that there are so many options to completely change your look that aren’t permanent (cough cough not like my stupid lower back tattoo I got when I was 18 and finally got removed this year!). I have had extensions for a while now! I get them changed every 3-4 months or so. It was about a week before my next appointment when I woke up feeling super impulsive and texted me hairdresser: “Are you going to be pissed if I chop…” Luckily she knows how impulsive I am and didn’t bat an eye so I grabbed some scissors, not even hair scissors just regular old scissors and chopped away! I actually really love doing hair! I used to cut my cousins and my friends hair in high school and they would always have me style it for them, so it wasn’t too out of the ordinary for me to get crazy with the scissors!

I wanted my lob (long bob) to be have a really blunt line to help it feel thick. When you texture up into your hair it makes it easier to style but it doesn’t give it that thickness on the bottom. At least with my hair. I was planning on only keeping it short for the week until my new hair came, but I love it shorter! I feel fresher, and a little sassier 😉 It was just such a good change I decided to keep the lob.

The key to pulling of a lob is volume, and even if you don’t have naturally thick hair you can still get that bombshell volume with the right products and styling. I have a narrow face so for me the key is volume on the sides! If you have a rounder face you want to add volume to the top to create height and the illusion of a narrow-er shape. Here are my three steps for getting max volume:

1. One of my favorite tricks for achieving full volume is mousse, mousse, and more mousse. Instead of just applying mousse the the roots on the crown of my head, I section off my hair piece by piece while it’s wet at and apply Nexxus Mousse Plus at my roots all over especially the sides!
2. Curls are my best friend for voluminous sides – Before styling, I always use heat-protectant. The Nexxus Heat Protecting Mist is enriched with Flax Seed Oil and antioxidants and acts as a protective barrier. Blow-dry your hair away from your head to get the desired lift. Once it’s dry, the mousse does all of the work giving your hair full volume.
3. Once I’ve curled my hair I apply Nexxus Expand Volumizing Whip through my ends to give more texture and a piecer look so my curls don’t all clump together. I also applied some lightly around the top of my hairline to tame my fly-aways. It’s infused with silicone so even fine hair can get full volume.

The lob is literally everywhere. Last week Selena Gomez cut hers and it looks so cute; then Cara Delevingne was next – it’s having a huge moment right now. If you are debating taking those scissors to your locks, just do it! You won’t regret it!

XX, Christine

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HAIR PRODUCTS: NEXXUS NEW YORK SALON CARE DRY SHAMPOO REFRESHING MIST | NEXXUS NEW YORK SALON CARE SPLIT END BINDING CREME | NEXXUS NEW YORK SALON CARE EMERGENCEE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER | NEXXUS NEW YORK SALON CARE FRIZZ PROTECTION FINISHING MIST

DETAILS: WHITE FRINGE TANK TOP (UNDER $70) | OLIVE DISTRESSED DENIM (SIMILAR HERE) | NUDE MULES (SIMILAR HERE) | TAN MINI CROSSBODY | SILVER WATCH | SUNGLASSES

I swear everything I love most about the summer is also the worst for my hair. From dry, split ends from hot summer days to greasy hair from being on the go 24/7, there are so many summer hair woes to deal with. Below are some of my favorite fixes to 4 of my most annoying summer hair problems.

1. Greasy Hair: Between getting sweaty in the hot sun and those mornings the kids are taking ten times longer to get ready, somehow I am always late! Which usually means I don’t have time to wash my hair everyday. (Who am I kidding I don’t even have time to shower everyday – so gross I know!) Sun hats and baseball caps will only get you so far, so every girl’s go-to fix should be dry shampoo. It is a lifesaver not just during the summer but year round! I love the Nexxus New York Salon Care Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist – it gently cleanses so you don’t have to feel guilty for procrastinating your next lather, rinse and repeat. It’s a light mist so it doesn’t get powdery like a lot of other dry shampoos!
2. Split Ends: It is me or does it seem like you have twice as many split ends in the summer? The chlorine, sun, salt water, heat – everything just dries your hair out to the max! That’s actually half the reason I chopped my hair last week. My ends were feeling so dry! No matter what you do, split ends are inevitable. I’ve been using this Nexxus split-end treatment for over a year and it helps keep my ends in check! I apply it to my damp hair after the shower, and sometimes on days my hair feels super dry I use a dime-sized amount to soften my ends after I’m done blow-drying.
3. Water Damage: Chlorine and salt water both do a number on your hair so you should always try to shampoo your hair as quickly as possible after you get out of the pool or ocean. The longer the chlorine sticks around, the more damage it does to your hair. I know it’s hard to head straight to a shower from the beach or pool but make an effort to rinse out the chlorine and salt water as soon as you can. The Nexxus Emergencée Reconstructive hair system is really hydrating. It repairs damaged hair from within with Elastin Protein and Marine Collagen. The shampoo and conditioner smell so so good!
4. Frizz and Humidity: No summer is complete without a tropical getaway or a trip to the beach. Usually that means more humidity than I’m used to living in the desert, so humidity and frizz control product is a must to keep your locks under control. The Nexxus Finishing Mist is enriched with Moroccan Argan Oil and Coconut Extract that keeps hair smooth throughout the day.

XX,

Christine

*In collaboration with Nexxus New York Salon Care.

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DETAILS: PINK SWING DRESS (UNDER $100) | GREY WATCH

I am so excited to finally share with you guys my messy bun tutorial! I’ve gotten so many comments and questions on it I figured it was about time for a tutorial! It is a really easy hairstyle you can do in 1-2 minutes. Using a thick hair tie is one of the biggest tricks especially if you have a lot of hair. Your messy bun will hold a lot better and keep it’s shape. Also keep in mind, no two messy buns are the same, sometimes I get mine on the first try and other times it takes two or three tries for it to flow right. Watch the video below for my step by step. I would love to see your messy buns! Email me a pic or tag me in your photos! I can’t wait to see 🙂 If you still have any questions about how to do it still let me know in the comments below! Thanks so much for watching!

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: BLACK TEE | DISTRESSED DENIM | WHITE LACE TOP

PRODUCTS: CLEAR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Hey guys! A lot of you have asked for hair tutorials and I promise they are coming soon but first I wanted to start with the basics of haircare. No matter how much time you spend on an amazing hairstyle, nothing ruins it faster than a dry scalp, so it’s important to take care of your scalp like you would your face or any other part of your body. After all, a well-nourished scalp is an essential foundation for strong, beautiful hair. Utah is already known for its dry climate and when you add the winter weather to it, I’ve seen it take its toll on my scalp. And we all know what an untreated dry scalp leads to – those embarrassing flakes.

The best hair always starts with your shampoo and conditioner.  I’ve been using the CLEAR Complete Scalp Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo & Conditioner. I never use shampoo without conditioner because I want my hair to feel soft and full and since CLEAR addresses scalp issues too you don’t have to sacrifice great hair to get rid of those annoying flakes. Together it leaves your hair silky and smooth- a perfect starting point for everything from a messy, effortless top knot to full curls. I also love the way it smells. I’ve always been a sucker for products with mint and cucumber. I just love that fresh clean feel and smell. CLEAR’s line targets all kinds of hair and scalp issues – you can find more of their collection here.

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Clear Hair Care.

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DETAILS: GHD PLATINUM STYLER (20% OFF CODE: HELLOFASHION20) | OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS (ALSO LOVE THIS ONE)

Hey guys! If you follow me on snapchat (@hellofashblog) you might have seen a sneak peek of my trip to L.A. a couple weeks ago to recreate some of the hairstyles from the Emmys with ghd. I spent the day with celebrity hairstylist David Babaii and learned so many little tricks from watching him style. Today I’m sharing a recreation of the January Jones look with the new ghd Platinum styler. The new styler is amazing! It makes your hair silky smooth and adds more shine to your hair. It’s actually designed for colored hair and so it keeps your color for up to 2 times longer. Check out my video below for a tutorial on how to achieve the Emmy inspired look.

1. Part your hair down the middle. I always part mine just slightly to the side because it frames my face more.
2. Divide your hair into 3 sections – two in the front on each side and one in the back.
3. Starting with the back, use the ghd Platinum styler to straighten strands about 1 inch wide. The styler has a curved edge so you can add a light curl at the ends without worrying about weird kinks.
4. When you work your way around to the front sections, rotate the styler 180 degrees before you pull it down through the ends of your hair. You can use this tip just for the section framing your face for a sleeker feel or I added more dimension by doing it through two additional sections.
5. For that last January Jones touch, tuck one section behind your ear and you are ready for anything from the red carpet to girls night out.

I’m not saying this because I’ve partnered with ghd for this post, but I am obsessed with this tool. My hair looks night and day different when I straighten it with my platinum styler verses my old straightener. I especially notice the shine! From now through November 23rd you can get 20% of all purchases through ghd with code: HelloFashion20. You will love it!

XX,

Christine

*In collaboration with ghd.

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DETAILS: CURLING MACHINE || GREY WRAP DRESS || SILVER WATCH

I’ve always loved big hair and lots of volume. I wanted curls so badly that in high school I went for it and got a tight curl perm. Let’s just say big mistake. Now that the 70’s are back in full force it’s the perfect time to go for the big volume curls again. Today I am sharing a tutorial on easy, tight voluminous curls (without the crazy perm ;). I found this new little curling device at Sally Beauty – they have a great selection of hairstyling tools for almost anything you can think of. I used the BelissPRO Curl Genius and it made it so much easier for fast tight curls.

1. Start with clean, dry hair.
2. Plug in your curling machine. I used the highest heat setting and used the 12 second curl. There are three options: 8/10/12 seconds. For looser curls do the lower heat setting and less time.
3. I curl my hair in sections, going from side to side. No rhyme or reason to it – I just section the top layer on one side and pin it up with a clip or bobby pin so I can get the lower layers all curled. My front bang pieces are always the last pieces I curl and I never do a tight curl next to my face! I always do a loose curl to shape my face at the end.
4. Grab your hair in 1/3-1/2 inch stands. The smaller the strand, the tighter the curl and more volume you will achieve which is why I went for thinner strands.
5. In most cases I would say technique is the key to curls, but for this look the curling tool I used made all the difference. Start with the settings side (where the buttons are) closest to your head and place a strand of your hair, closest to the roots, directly through the middle and clamp down. The curling machine automatically draws the rest of the strand into the top, so you can keep it in place while it does all the work for you. It’s so crazy! It just sucks it in and does the magic.
6. Once your hair is in the machine you will hear a beep. It will beep in four second intervals letting you know the hair is being curled. Once the time is up, it continually beeps so you know how to release the hair. Hold the curl for 12 seconds for a tighter, high volume curl. Getting the uniform look with consistent curls can be hard with a curling iron  – that’s one of the reasons I love this machine for this look.
7. Once all my hair is curled I run my fingers through my hair and mess it up to break up the curls. I do the upside down head-flip a few times too to create that extra volume and finish off the look with that last loose curl to frame by face.

Et voila! A big hair, don’t care look and no (disastrous) perm involved.

XX,

Christine

*Photos by Emmy Lowe. In collaboration with Sally Beauty.

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Hindsight is 20/20. We’ve all made mistakes but we live and learn – and hopefully share! As I’m gearing up to hit the big 3-0, I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned over the last few years.

It doesn’t matter what you major in. Hard work and ambition can get you the world. Without that work ethic, a degree in any field is just something on your resume. Hard work and dedication to your passions is really what gets you places.

Take care of your skin! A tan lasts for moments but your skin is with you forever. Use SPF especially on your face and opt for healthier options like sunless tanning (I love this sunless face lotion I have been using for years). Also start your skin care regimen in your early 20’s before you have wrinkles. I wish I would have started earlier. This is a great day serum for wrinkles.

Hair ages too. Between being on a budget with your hair styling tools and experimenting with hair colors, your hair will go through the ringer in your 20’s. Start taking care of your hair now. One of the easiest and more important ways is with a heat protectant. I love the Nexxus New York Salon Care Heat Protecting Mist enriched with flax seed oil and antioxidants to protect your hair from heat damage like dryness and breakage. The Nexxus New York Salon Care Encapsulate Serum is another one of my favorite products for repairing my hair with pure elastin protein and other nutrients. I use this daily to restore my hair fiber back to its pre-damaged state.

Less is more. Whether it’s makeup, perfume, or accessories, less is always more. Obviously we have the days it’s fun to get glammed up but overall simplify. I remember I used to pile on bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc., but I feel like the older I get one statement piece or a couple delicate pieces do the trick.

Family is everything. When you are young you think you would rather hang out with friends, but as you grow up you realize family are the people who usually always stay by your side. Start young and don’t miss out on those opportunities. Spend time with your grandparents! One of my favorite memories with my grandma was a few years ago I went to visit her and she went through all her old photo albums and told me about her childhood and growing up. Learned so much! Even just taking the time to call them makes their day!

Floss. Your dentist knows what’s up.

Set goals! Ambition without goals doesn’t get you anywhere so set both short and long term goals for yourself. And don’t forget to include a timeline to hold yourself accountable.

Try new things.  Wether its a trend you are nervous to try and think you can’t pull off or an adventure you think is extreme don’t let your second guessing hold you back, be adventurous and try new things.

Choose your friends wisely. One of my favorite quotes is “You will only be as good as the people you surround yourself with.” Surround yourself with good people who reciprocate your friendship. Nobody likes a one-sided friendship.

Keep a journal. It took me until I had kids to realize how important writing in a journal is. There are so many details that will fade over time so just take a moment now to jot them down and you will get to keep them forever. Even if it’s just once a month, start writing down your favorite moments.

Start saving! You’ll never remember half of your purchases or those meals you splurge on, so start saving now to be able to one day afford those pieces that you will remember. I gave up a lot of my budget buys to invest in quality pieces and it has transformed by wardrobe. I will still never forget the feeling of buying my first designer purse or Louboutins!

Be good to others. Whether you can give through time or money, just give to others. None of us can make it alone, so lift others wherever you stand. Always make it a priority to give back!

XX,
Christine

* Photos by Emmy Lowe. In collaboration with Nexxus New York Salon Care, a product of Unilever. 

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