Keratin Hair Treatment

For Christmas Jake got me something that has been on my wish list for a long time; a Keratin Hair Treatment

A Keratin Hair Treatment is a revolutionary smoothing system that infuses keratin deep into the hair cuticle. 

It reduces up to 95% of frizz and curl, leaving the hair smooth and shiny. 

The benefits include: 

Promotes Healing of the hair

Blocks the effects of humidity

Prevents environmental toxins from entering the hair

Unlike most salon services, the more you treat your hair the healthier it becomes. 

Keratin Hair Treatments are safe for all hair types: 

Color Treated 

Chemically Processed

Bleached or Highlighted

With each treatment, the build up of Keratin leaves hair: 

Smoother and Silkier

Straighter and Shiner

Easier and faster to blow-dry

The cost is around $150 - $300 depending on the salon and how much product your hair requires. 

The results last from 3 - 5 months depending on how well you take care of the treatment. 

Before you have your Keratin Hair Treatment done your stylist will use a clarifying shampoo to remove any product build up. This will prep the hair to receive the treatment. 

After care is simple: 

Use the Keratin Complex Shampoo and Conditioner daily to replenish any lost Keratin

Use the Keratin Complex Deep Conditioner once a week to maintain silky smooth hair. 

Use none or all of the styling products to keep hair healthy while styling. 

I had this treatment done about a year ago and loved it. So naturally when Christmas came around I asked Jake to get it for me again. So far the results are amazing! 

Sock Bun

Before I ever found out about the miraculous sock bun, 

I would, on occasion, be tempted to style my hair in a traditional 

ballerina bun.  You know, the bun where you take your ponytail, 

twist it, wrap it in a circle, and pin it.Well, mine never came out well.  

There would be stray hairs sticking out of it, 

and I could never get my bobby pins to keep my hair in place. 

 So, because of the misfortune of my persistent attempts, 

I never thought I could actually wear a bun like that out and about. 

 But then I found the sock bun, and my troubles easily retreated!!! 

Now perfectly messy ballerina buns are easily achieved all with

 the help of a pair of socks!  

Take a look at how to assemble your socks and wrap it in your hair. 

Give it a few tries and experiment with it! Have fun!What You'll Need

• A pair of socks (preferably socks that are similar to your hair color)
• One hair elastic
• Scissors 

Making Your Sock Doughnut

1.  Cut the toes off of both of your socks.

2.  Take one sock and begin rolling it into itself to create a doughnut

(you can stop at one sock, but I like to use two in order to create a thicker

 and sturdier bun).

3.  Then take the rolled sock, place it in the end of the other sock,

and begin rolling it into itself again until you have a thicker doughnut.

4.  Voila! You've created your sock doughnut... now to do your hair!

Making Your Sock Bun

1. Put your hair up in a ponytail at the crown of your head.

Use a brush to  create a smooth bun, 

or put your hair up using your fingers to create a messy, textured bun.

2. Pull your ponytail through the sock doughnut.

3. Place the sock doughnut at the end of your ponytail so that you can at least

tuck the ends under the doughnut.

4. Roll you sock doughnut, with the ends of your hair tucked under it,

towards your scalp.  With every roll, continue to keep tucking the hair 

under the doughnut until you reach your scalp.  

It may take a couple of tries to get the hang of it, so just keep trying because

the results are gorgeous!

5. There you have it, your sock bun!  Tuck any loose or stray hairs

under the sock doughnut, and, if you see the sock peeping through, 

just tuck  your hair accordingly.