I just recently started going back to the gym. I know most people work out before the summer to get their body’s in shape, but not me. I wait until summer is over to work on the pudge. I know Fall will be here soon and I will be piling on the layers, but I still need to lose a few pounds so that my clothes fit properly.  

Anyway, once I leave the gym I am a sweaty mess. My hair is soaked and by time I get home it is very dry.

Since I cut my hair short I can’t go back to the comfort of my beloved pony’s. I get my hair done once every 2 weeks and my hair does not last at all anymore. I started washing my own hair, which alleviates the cost of me going to the salon once a week, but I still want my hair to last longer. Is this even possible?

Here are some tips that I found that worked for other people

  • Wear your hair in a ponytail
  • Wrap your hair and tie with a bandana *if you sweat excessively do not tie your hair*
  • Make sure your hair is away from your neck and forehead
  • Try a leave-in-conditioner
  • Blow dry your hair as soon as you finish working out *too much heat*
  • Use a dry shampoo- it removes the oil and dirt in between washes

Before I run out and buy these products, I want to know what works for you all.

Are any of you having the same dilemma as I am? What do you do with your hair once you leave the gym?

Yesterday the temperature was in the 80s in NYC with humidity at 1,000 %. I know I am exaggerating but that’s what it felt like. It was just extremely muggy and sticky. Yesterday was just a teaser of what I should expect for the summer. With it being so humid, my hair went from silky straight to a big poof.

During the summer months, I usually wear my hair in twist outs, bantu knots, or I use flexi rods just to achieve a curly look. Those hairstyles are a little time consuming. I need to find a way to fight the humidity because I can’t deal with poofy or frizzy hair.

I have used the humidity shield by Maven Beauty, but only when I used my flexi rods or did the bantu knots.

So ladies, I have a few questions:

What do you do to fight the humidity? How do you maintain your hairstyles during the summer months and what products do you use if any?

Suggestions are greatly appreciated 🙂 

In December I did a post on Andre Walker, Oprah’s Hair Stylist for 25 years, new product line (click here). I purchased the products and I have been using them pretty consistently for since January. The only time I did not use the product was when I was getting a relaxer. I use Affirm and it comes with a special shampoo, conditioner, and treatment that I have to use.

Product Description

Hydrate your hair and streamline your look with ease. This set of the keratin-based shampoo and conditioner with a separate, special blend of oil helps to lock in moisture while giving hair an amazing shine.

Keratin Shampoo

  • Helps all hair types build strong, healthy-looking hair
  • Assists with smoothing, hydrating and strengthening from root to tip
  • Creates less lather while cleaning thoroughly
  • Texture of clean hair will feel differently after shampoo
  • Formula includes Keratin, Whole Leaf Aloe Vera and Green Tea Extract
  • Helps prepare hair to receive the benefits of Keratin conditioner

Keratin Conditioner

  • Helps to keep hair smooth and manageable
  • Formula includes Keratin
  • Designed to complement Andre Walker Keratin Shampoo

Q-Oil Quench Essential Oil

  • Creates a shine while helping to make hair easier to manage, stronger and smoother
  • Hair absorbs oil easily and quickly
  • Light and easy-to-use
  • Made from Moroccan Argan Oil

Continue reading for my thoughts and photos of my hair

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Songstress Chrisette Michelle was spotted recently rocking a new look. She went from one extreme short blonde natural do to the next outrageous curly like fro.

My Thoughts

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I’m not sure if this is a new photo or an old photo of Beyonce, but I am not too sure how I feel about this hair. I mean Rihanna, Tiny, Trina, and now Bey? I hope this is isn’t permanent. I like the blonde bombshell Beyonce.

What do you think? Rock it or drop it?