Steal My Beauty :: Hair

Ok, by now y'all know what this is all about: I'm a hot bitch on a budet, so let my bathroom be your guide to beauty!

I'm an American Crew convert.

Peppermint Cleanse :: $10

No, it ain't Suave, bitches. I said hot bitch on a budget not crack whore at the dollar store. While yes, almost all shampoos contain the same active ingredient (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) it's the other stuff that makes the difference. Some products will leave your hair feeling dry and looking like straw. There is no point in saving money if you don't look cute.

Of course, everyone has different hair care needs, but in general there is no need to wash your hair every single day. Even a gentle cleanser can strip out the healthy oils and take away your natural shine. Not my shine! NOOOOO!!

In case you don't speak drama queen, I'm saying don't over wash. I usually go every other day or even two days in-between. I tend to use about a dime size amount, very little, to wash out dirt and oil. If I've been wearing a hat or something I might rinse and repeat to get a good lather going for a deep clean.

A friend of mine -- who happens to be a hairstylist -- turned me on to this product. Before I was using some pretty generic crap, because I was under the mistaken impression shampoos were all the same. I had used really expensive stuff and really cheap stuff; maybe I just wasn't paying attention because I hadn't noticed a difference. With the peppermint cleanse, I do. It smells great and makes my hair feel silky without leaving it limp and lifeless.

While I believe in bargain shopping, there is such a thing as getting what you pay for.

Fiber Molding Creme :: $14

My hair is super extremely fine, texture-wise. There's a lot of it and it grows very quickly, but each hair is baby fine and ultra soft. It can be very difficult to style because most products make it too greasy, flat and dirty, or it looks slick to the point of being wet.

Then one day I found the ultimate styling product by Redkin called "manouver." It was promptly discontinued. I was sad.

I've tried some other stuff that worked, but it was expensive, so I continued my search for something under my personal limit of $20. Finally, after seeking the advice of countless salon professionals, I ran into this dude with fine hair who told me he used Fiber. I was like really? I love their shampoo!

What I like about this stuff, aside from being about half the price of similar products, is that it has a clean, dry finish (and can be used on any hair type). To use: I get a small amount on the tip of my middle finger, rub into my palms and whip it through dry hair.

Aussie Mega Hair Spray :: $5

To finish...a quick, all-over mist to battle the wind demons. This spray has, well, mega hold. It also smells really good. I've had dudes literally stop mid-makeout session to tell me how good my hair smells. Seriously.

I do this totally 80s, upside down application technique -- for maximum volume -- but I doubt it's completely necessary. I'm just addicted to the head rush.