What to Pack?

As I stated in my previous post, I am not from Oklahoma. I am an Oregonian to the core. Ask me if I have webbed feet! ;-)

Anyways – I will be taking a month long trip home, with my family, and I am starting to stock up on goodies to take with me.

Here’s what I have so far:

Thickening Serum and Thickening Spray.

I just had a beautiful baby girl in April! And in exchange for her sweetness, I had to loose my hair I guess. My hair has never been this thin before in my entire life due to these wacky hormones! So over the last month I have been using the Thickening Serum religiously and I’m actually beginning to notice my hair feeling a little thicker, a little stronger, and I don’t know if this is coincidence or the product – but my hair loss has recently decreased greatly.

I use Thickening Spray all over (roots to ends) to give my hair a thicker, fuller look and feel. It’s safe to say that the Thickening Spray has been our best selling product for years and it truly helps those of us who have fine or thinning strands feel better about ourselves.

Also – I’ve packed up some Tonic and Brilliantine.

Tonic is my favorite thing ever. It’s lighter than water so it doesn’t weigh your hair down at all, yet conditions my hair and prepares it for any product I will be using. But, really, the main reason why I love it is the smell. It’s loaded with peppermint and rosemary and tea tree and lemon grass – BAM! All my favorite scents packed in one little bottle of bliss. Also, recently, I read an article about how peppermint and rosemary oils are supposed to boost hair growth – wether you believe that or not it’s worth a try right? Tonic nurtures the scalp – and a healthy scalp means healthy hair, which provides potential for lots of hair growth, right?

Brilliantine is my go to for a little shine and a little frizz control while still maintaining my messy hair looks. I will be using this every single day while I am home. Fact. On my natural curls, my straight hair looks, and on my curling iron curls - This is my “security blanket” of a product. I am madly in love with Brilliantine. Fact.

I’ve also snatched up some Curl Reactivating Mist and a Curl Conscious Nourishing Masque.

I have recently been experimenting with the Curl products and I am, again, a big fan. In April, when I had “Baby Sister” I brought Curl Conscious samples with me to the hospital – and let me tell you, I was feelin’ pretty darn good lookin’ in those new-mom-again photos.

At home, because we will probably be on the go most of the time, I’m planning on my natural curl being my main look. Partially because I am expecting (and hoping) it to rain the entire time I am home and I don’t want to be constantly fighting the rain to keep my hair how I want it (true Oregonians don’t use umbrellas haha!).
The Curl Reactivating Mist is something I will be keeping in my purse for a lift me up on my curls. It’s great for a next-day revival or just a touch up on limp waves. There’s a little hold – not enough to make me feel like I have too many products in my hair but just enough to provide me some security when my curls are feeling less that luscious.

The Curl Masque smells devine. And it provides the perfect moisture I need to maintain my curls.  So I am excited for this little bit of luxury that I’ll be bringing with me.

Texture is my go-to for curl-making! It amplifies my messy curly hair and helps me achieve the curl I want with no effort – unless you count applying the product.

My Mom is a Crème De Coco fanatic so I will be using her supply of shampoo and conditioner while I’m there.

I’m also bringing my La Bella Donna Anti-aging Hydrating Mineral Mystique. It’s a mineral concealer, allergen-free and perfect for covering up and enriching my flaws with minerals and vitamins.

And my La Bella Donna Scarlett Lip Pencil. It’s super soft, and my favorite shade of red.

And now I’m going to see if I can pack all this, and my clothes, and Lollie’s Accessories, and all the Baby stuff, and all the junk I feel like I have to bring! Wish my luck! I’m going to need it!

See you soon!

(until I leave for my vacation!)

- Kaity