Coming home from New York Fashion Week a few years ago I walked away with memories that would last a lifetime - plus a beauty tip that would quickly become an absolute staple for me personally and all of my clients. Every hair stylist and makeup artist was using the same set of bobby pins on the models, and I figured, there must be something special about them if literally everyone is using them. It wasn’t until I tried them for myself that I understood why they were in the beauty kits of all of the professionals.
We’re all missing the salon a lot at this point, and our hair might be showing it. If you’re in desperate need of a colour, want a bit of a pick me or just want to try something new, learning how to dye your hair at home is the answer. Doing a hair colour is nothing to be afraid of! So long as you’ve got the right materials and follow these tips, you’ll walk away from this feeling amazing. Before we begin, I’ll mention that I highly recommend getting in touch with your regular hair stylist to see if you can pick up/get dropped off your hair colour. This will ensure the best colour match of course, plus, your stylist would love to hear from you.
The bobby pins hands down!!! Strong enough to contain all this volume and really hold my hair in place, but they also slide out super easy without catching on my curls!! They’re truly a thing of wonder and beauty, I’m obsessed.
The key product to add to your nighttime hair routine is a silk bonnet. When shopping around, make sure that the one you purchase is actually silk- on the inside and the outside. My bonett can you can shop here is exactly what I look for in this product. Silk creates a nice slip around your hair that keeps it from getting fuzzy or frizzy while you’re getting your beauty sleep. I also recommend looking for one that is adjustable, so that you can secure it to your head to ensure it doesn’t fall off. Be careful not to tie it too tight though, waking up with the band of the bonnet around your forehead is hardly ever cute! You’ll want to place your bonnet on your hair after you’ve secured it in place with your clips.
Q: What beauty advice would you give your younger self?
A: I would tell my younger self to do absolutely whatever they wanted. To buy those wild colours, mix prints, and be bold. I wasted so much time doubting myself and feared being judged by my peers, that I missed some crucial opportunities to express myself. Really, I would just encourage myself to be as weird and adventurous as my heart desired.
