How I Got Good Hair Despite Bad Humidity

Today is the first day of it being really gross outside in Baltimore. It's only in the mid 80s, which doesn't sound too bad. But then imagine the (nasty) Inner Harbor water getting sucked up into the air and distributed on your hair and skin. I know humidity doesn't quite work that way, but it feels that way. Thick. Gross. Chunky. It's not a sexy kind of humidity, like on True Blood. Not at all.

This kind of weather (what I have to look forward to for the next three and a half months) makes continuing to air dry my hair even harder. Today happens to be a particularly good hair day, despite the disgusting humidity. Here is what worked well for me today.





I washed my hair with Herbal Essences Color Me Happy. I conditioned it with LATHER's Avocado and Mint Hair Repair. I then applied some Bamboo Smooth Kendi Dry Oil Mist by Alterna to my damp hair. Next, I added some CHI Organics Olive Oil Glaze.



 (Barry Zuckercorn and I at Bob Loblaw Law Blog Launch Party* a few years ago.)

Then I didn't touch my hair again for about four hours. Seriously. In the immortal words of Barry Zuckercorn, Bob Loblaw and Michael Bluth, NO TOUCHING! Clearly, this is the key. The Olive Oil Glaze leaves hair feeling a touch crunchy when it is dry. Once your hair is totally dry, gently work the crunchiness out of it.




I was left with wavy hair that wasn't frizzy, but felt manageable and looked pretty good. It's not magazine perfect. But it's so much better than the usual air dry hair I am left with that just goes sideways. I still have feather extensions, which blended in beautifully with my natural hair. I liked how the natural wave came out in my hair, despite me not scrunching or touching.

*Totally fabricated event. Actual event was a fund raiser for a senior center. Whatever. I like my imagination better. 


Some product provided for review. Other product purchased by me.

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Looking For New Hair Ideas: Hana Flat Iron Giveaway Courtesy of Misikko

As I am growing my hair, I am constantly looking for something new to do with it. The bangs are making me insane and I am running out of ideas, so if you have any, please give them to me. In the meantime, I got a flat iron in an attempt to do something new with my slightly longer locks. I turned to Erin, a friend of mine, who knows her way around a flat iron, to inspire me.

I should say I am slightly flat iron challenged. I never know what temperature to use or how to do a really good job. But now I am in luck. The flat iron I have is apparently the Lexus of flat irons. It's the Hana 1" Professional flat iron. Not only is it a top seller at Misikko, a family run business, but it gets high praise across the web and from magazines like Marie Claire. Here's why it's worth paying the extra cash versus what you would pay for a flat iron at a drug store.

It has 100% Ceramic plates. This means that heat is distributed evenly, without hot spots that scorch your hair. Very few flat irons can say that and the ones that can cost way more than the Hana Professional.

The plates also contain Tourmaline, which produces ions that actually make your hair smoother and silkier than a flat iron without Tourmaline.

You can style damp or dry hair. The plates are floating, which means it can style any texture of hair.

It also has controllable temperature that ranges from 140-450 degrees.

So with all of these great things, can a more expensive flat iron really make a difference? I turned to one of my friends who uses a flat iron daily to take it for a test drive. Erin has long, brown wavy hair that she flat irons daily. What did she think? "I was surprised it did such a better job than the flat iron I have been using. It made my hair straighter than my usual iron does and my hair feels incredible. It's silky and smooth today. Normally, it feels more coarse and dry - like it's straight, but damaged. I am really impressed. I didn't expect a more expensive flat iron to make that much of a difference, but it definitely did."


Now if only Erin can give me some ideas on how to style my hair while it grows, I will be a happier girl. It turns out having really short hair for my entire adult life has left me with the hairstyling skills of a 5th grader. It's seriously a problem and I need ideas! (I'll be sure to update you if Erin actually gives me any ideas.)

Want one of these fantastic irons for yourself? Misikko has an amazing package that comes with the Hana Professional Flat Iron, a flat iron heat resistant mat and travel pouch for $118.98 plus s/h (saving you 42%!). Misikko has great customer service and the best prices on other hair necessities like professional hair dryers , Chi Hair Straighteners and FHI Flat Irons.


(Win everything shown here: The Hana 1" Pro Flat Iron, Heat Resistant Mat, Leather Storage Pouch, Travel Pouch, Collectible Tin & Hana Shine Shield Serum)


Even better, win a Hana Professional Flat Iron from Misikko! To enter, just leave a comment below telling me why you need a new flat iron or give me an idea to lessen the pain of growing out my own hair. Be sure to log in or leave your email addy so I can get in touch if you win. Want extra chances? Subscribe to Gouldylox Reviews, leave a comment on our Facebook page or Tweet about this contest (be sure to include @Gouldylox in your tweet!). You can enter by leaving a comment or tweeting every day, so you'll have more chances to win! This contest is open for 10 days to residents of the US and Canada and a winner will be selected by random.org on April 29th. Good luck!


Update! Here is my attempt at a reader suggestion (thanks Lindsay!). It's cute and didn't take me too long. My bangs still aren't cooperating, after I trimmed the bangs myself, but overall, it's cute! Keep those suggestions coming!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BY EMAIL. THANKS FOR ENTERING AND CHECK BACK FOR MORE CONTESTS SOON!

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