Hair Myths Exposed: Part II

Myth #2: I found this new shampoo that will make hair grow longer and faster!

No, you did not. Have you ever seen an advertisement for a shampoo that will make your hair grow longer or faster? Well, it's impossible for any topical product to have an effect on how your hair grows! Hair growth is all about what's happening inside your body. I've got 4 tips on what will actually make your hair grow longer and faster:

1. Eat Right

Healthy food promotes healthy hair. Your diet is so related to having long, healthy hair. Our hair is made of protein, so getting enough protein in your diet is essential for hair growth. Proteins such as chicken and turkey, fish, eggs, soy products, beans, and nuts are good choices if you're wanting your hair to grow. Fats (yes, I said the "F-word") are really good for your hair. But make sure you are eating the right type of fats: Omega 3. Marine and plant oils like salmon, flaxseed oil, sardines, walnuts, and spinach are all very rich in omega 3 fats.

2. Relax

Stress can actually cause your hair to stop growing. When you are under extreme stress, your body can go into something called "survival mode," in which it will only produce things to help you stay alive. You don't need hair to live, so your body may stop producing the proteins needed to grow hair. Exercise is a fantastic stress relief! When you exercise, your body produces endorphins, which is your own natural "happy-chemical." Yoga is the perfect choice for a stress relieving exercise.

3. See a Doctor

There are a host of medical conditions that can stunt hair growth and they're not all that rare. For example, blood count, thyroid conditions and hormonal imbalances can all contribute to stunted hair growth. Normal hair grows 1/2 inch - 5/8 inch per month. If you really feel like your hair isn't growing like it should be, speak with your doctor about what could be causing the problem.

4.Take Your Vitamins

This, in my opinion, is the best and fastest way to get your hair to grow faster. You should be making sure that you are getting Vitamins A, D, E, and K in your normal diet. Those are all vitamins that are necessary for hair growth. On top of those vitamins, I recommend taking a couple supplements that you can find in the vitamin isle of any grocery store. The first one is Biotin. I recommend this to all my clients (especially brides) that are trying to grow their hair long by a certain date. It will dramatically increase your hair growth, and also your nail growth. The second is fish oil pills (beware, they smell terrible). Fish oil pills containing B-complex will speed up the growth of hair follicles. Be careful about taking both supplements at the same time because they both contain vitamin B. As always, consult your doctor before adding any supplements to your diet.

Check back next week for Hair Myths Exposed: Part III, in which I reveal the truth about "Wash, Rinse, Repeat" and how you should actually be washing your hair!

DIY Hairstyles Perfect for New Year's Eve

DIY Hairstyles Perfect for New Year's Eve

                                                                         
My girls,

I'm very excited about my latest article for The Campus Companion!

DIY Hairstyles Perfect for New Year's Eve

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XoXo,
Scottie

How I Curl My Hair

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XoXo,

Scottie

How To Tease Your Hair Tutorial

Very Vintage Vibe Review

Hi Ladies! 

Here's another fabulous review of one of my favorite pinterest finds. 

Today my model is my beautiful sister-in-law Mallory Key! Mal, is neither a model or a hairstylist, she's a Second Grade Teacher. :)

The tutorial I'm reviewing is called the Very Vintage Vibe: 50's Inspired Ponytail and can be found at The Beauty Department. 

Just as a refresher or encase you're new to Scottie'sPaperDolls I have my non-hairstylist friends attempt the online tutorials with no help from me (a hairstylist). If the tutorial turns out like the picture than it's a good tutorial! If it doesn't turn out correctly, then I show you some adjustments to make so you can achieve the look at home. :)

I hope you enjoy, comment or message me if you have questions!

Mallory, separating the front portion of her hair.

She's using a clip to hold the front portion in place. Teasing at the crown. 

*NOTE* I want to talk about teasing. Not everyone knows how to properly tease their hair. I'll be doing a video soon explaining how to do it... it's easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy!

After smoothing over the tease, Mallory puts the remaining hair (Not the hair in the clip) into a secure (tight) ponytail. 

Now she takes the hair from the clip and "drapes" it back to wrap it completely around the pony tail and securing it with bobby pins. Then smoothing out the pony by brushing it.

 Here's the finished look! I think its a very sweet look and should take about 10 minutes if your hair is already curled.

*Note* for a more dramatic bump, tease more. :)

Hope you enjoyed it! 

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The Grand Bouffant

This DIY hairstyle comes from ModCloth.com's blog. It's fabulously called "The Grand Bouffant" and it is GRAND! 

 

It's a great tutorial and the instructions are easy to follow! 

 Here is my cousin, Genna (not a hair stylist or a model) recreating the look based on ONLY the instructions given in the tutorial:

 1. Checking out the instructions from ModCloth.

2.Sectioning off the front of her hair.

3. Twisting it to keep it from mixing with the rest.

4. Section off a 1" thick panel of hair at your crown and tease. *Teasing Tip* Always try to keep the "nest" close to your scalp. Remember to push it down. 

5. Here is an image the 1" thick panel of hair. Genna is pushing the "nest" close to her scalp.

6. She twist that section

7. and ties it into a little bun, securing it with bobby pins. *TIP* Make sure the bun is secured close to your scalp. Remember you have to be able to cover it with the hair from your first section. 

8. Lay the hair from the first section over the bun, and check with hand held mirror to make sure your bun is hidden.

 

9. Secure that hair with bobby pins.

10. & 11. pull any excess hair towards the back and secure with more bobby pins. 

12. Finish off with plenty of hair spray.

13. Finished look from the side.

14. Finished look from the back.

15. Finished look from the front. Beautiful!

This is a great tutorial and it only takes about 15 minutes! Easy to do and very pretty. Perfect look for work! 

Hope this was helpful! 

P.S. Do you love Genna's Hair Cut & Color? I hope so, because I do her hair! XoXo

The Not So "Fun Bun"

This is a DIY Hair Tutorial that's been circulating on Pinterest.com for a while now and it's one of my most commonly pinned pins. I tried it myself, did exactly what the pictures instructed me to do, and it looked terrible. That's what gave me the idea to write reviews of these Hair Tutorials. I've been a hairstylist for 3 years now and I think I can give you a few tips on how to make these looks easier to accomplish on your own. 

First we have a lovely demonstration by my friend Emily Dawson (not a professional hair stylist or model) attempting to recreate the look with out any instruction from me. 

 

Not such a fun bun is it? Maybe it should be called the "dumb bun" (sorry, that was cheesy, couldn't resist). Let me show you a few easy adjustments to make, so you can have an actual "fun bun."

 Here we go...

 Pull when making your starter bun, make sure it's small. Only pull out a little bit. Leaving a lot of hair out. 

Make sure the hair you've left out is laying flat on the BACK of your head. Pull the bun on either side, just a little, to give it this fan shape. 

Push the bun down to your crown with your hand and using HAIR PINS (NOT BOBBY PINS) and pin the bun securely to your head. This should take between 3 and 4 hair pins. 

Split the hair that's left out in two and roll them with your fingers. Wrap them around the bun ONE AT A TIME, securing them with hair pins along the way and spraying them with EXTRA FIRM hair spray.

Here's Emily securing the hair.

Tada!

I hope this was informative! This is the first Hair Tutorial I've written, do if I left anything out or if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me! You can find me on twitter @ScottieKey or facebook @ facebook.com/ScottiesPaperDolls or just leave a comment below!

Hair Tutorial Introduction

The Fun Bun

We’ve all seen these fun, DIY Hair Tutorials floating around all over the internet. They look so cute and seem like they are so easy! Just 6-8 images of a model doing what seems like easy little steps. Yeah. Have you ever tried one? I am a professional and licensed hair stylist and a lot of these tutorials were difficult even for me.

I’ve decided to help you all out with these tutorials. Each week, I’ll pick a new tutorial, attempt to replicate the steps exactly as they are shown and show you the finished product. If the tutorial is misleading or doesn’t quite come out the way it should, I will demonstrate how to adjust the steps so you can get the look at home. You’re Welcome! <3 So, don’t forget to check back next week for my review of "The Fun Bun!"

  

***UPDATE***

Here's a preview from today's review photo shoot with Emily Dawson as my lovely and talented model! Thanks, Dirty Dawson, for helping me out!