Posted 106 days ago by Amanda Raye

Whether you do your own blowouts or pay for it at the salon, you want it to last. Broke & Chic asked a few stylish ladies what makes them not want to go to the gym or take a nice long jog. The reason: They didn’t want to ruin their perfect hair.

When you’re a part of the curly/wavy/frizzy world, you want to maintain that smooth hair you spent hours in the bathroom trying to achieve. But sacrificing your health for your looks just isn’t practical. Here are a few ways to  salvage your hair after a nice run!

Use a blowdryer

The second you finish up at they gym, rough dry your hair using the cool setting. This will dry up all the sweat on your scalp, preventing the oils from traveling down your hair shaft. Most gyms have a hair dryer in the locker room. If not, bring one with you.

Use dry shampoo

This will be your new best friend if you use it properly. After that quick sweat drying blow dry, spray your roots with the dry shampoo of your choosing. I personally like the Beyond the Zone Dry Shampoo located at Sally Beauty Supply for $7. If you’re in the mood for a product splurge, look into the TIGI Catwalk Session Series Transforming Dry Shampoo for about $19 at your local Ricky’s store. Both dry shampoos will give you nice volume while absorbing your excess oils so you can rock that blowout for one more day…or two!

Have any tips of your own? Share your best advice in the comments below!

Posted 333 days ago by Amanda Raye

We all have little beauty mishaps every now and then, but not having the products to solve them can be the worst. Here are a few little tips that could save the day!

Help…I Have Green Hair

This is a common problem for blondes. The usual fix is a good clarifying shampoo, which rids the hair of chlorine and other impurities. But say you get the dreaded “swamp” hair before that hot date and you’re fresh out of clarifying shampoo. If that happens,  head on over to the fridge, ketchup is going to save the day! (wait keep reading!)

The red ketchup will neutralize the green in your hair. Treat the ketchup as you would a shampoo, letting it sit on your hair for about five minuets. To prevent smelling like a cheeseburger after, shampoo twice with your regular shampoo. If you don’t have any ketchup, try dish soap mixed with vinegar.

Help…I Have a Dry Scalp

If your scalp has been feeling a little dry lately, bringing your sugar jar and olive oil into the bathroom might help. Just add a teaspoon of sugar and a few drops of oil into your hand before squeezing out your shampoo. The sugar will help exfoliate and the oil will help moisturize.

This same trick also works for skin. Just add a teaspoon of sugar and a drop or two of oil into your body wash.

Help…I Have Product Buildup

After daily use of serums, gels and hair sprays, our hair can get a bit dull and lifeless — this happens due to product buildup. To add some shine back into your life you’re going to need a good clarifying shampoo. We at Broke & Chic suggest the Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo Two. If you’re fresh out, add a tablespoon of baking powder to your regular shampoo.

Help…My Face Is Dry

If your skin is feeling tight, add a dab of honey into your regular face wash. According to stylist Laurie Dimitriou:

Honey is a natural exfoliant.

Help…My Hair Is Dry and Course

If your hair is extremely dry and course, add some fabric softener into your conditioner. According to Manhattan based stylist James Joyce:

It’s honestly like crack for hair. I always keep fabric softener under the sink for emergencies.

 Hopefully you won’t need to fret the next time you have a beauty mishap! Do have a tip to share? Let us know in the comments below!