kent hairbrushes are easily the best brushes i have ever used.  i made sure to stock up when i was in london, because they can be difficult to find in the states.  i use the round brush to straighten my hair, and the flat brush to add shine.  i also use the wide tooth mason pearson brush when i get out of the shower to detangle my wet hair.

since i blow dry my naturally coarse, curly hair straight for work, it is crucial that i protect it from styling damage.  i have finally pared down my hair products to the essentials that work for me.  since i only wash and style my hair twice a week, these last for months.

first, i use aesop’s nurturing shampoo to cleanse, and then kiehl’s argan conditioner to condition.

while my hair is still damp, i use orofluido hair oil on the ends.  i then work in bumble and bumble straight blow dry throughout.  finally, i spray bumble and bumble thickening hairspray everywhere (this step is very important because it works as a heat protectant).  i’m then ready to blow dry!

i am so lucky that my friends, family, and i emerged relatively unscathed after hurricane sandy came through the northeast.  blogging has been slow as i try to get things back in order.  i will be back into a routine soon.

please keep those that were not so fortunate in your thoughts, as everyone attempts to pick up the pieces and move forward.

i’ll hopefully be back to regular programming shortly.  currently buried under a sea of boxes.