STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: Latoya Kelley

I Heart Hair loves to showcase other talented men and women in the fashion industry who are making huge moves. Check out our featured stylist and some of the things she HEARTS!

Name: Latoya Kelley - Hairstylist

What all do you do?:  I specialize in weaving, natural hair, cutting, and coloring.

How long have you been in the beauty/fashion industry?:  I have been in the business professionally for 7 years.

How long have you been in the beauty/fashion industry?:  When I wear my weave, I wash, condition, and style it every 7-10 days. I make sure to deep condition and treat my hair at least twice a month. I wear my weave for 3 months, and then I take it out, wash, treat, and trim my ends. I sometimes wear my own natural hair out for 2-4 weeks to let it breathe, but it all depends on the time of year and how I'm feeling. When I wear my own hair, I have to wash and condition it every week because my texture is fine and can get oily very fast.

What is your hair regimen?: I have so many products that I love to use, but I absolutely love my Tancho stick, It really helps to eliminate flyaways, smooth edges, and it has a great smell!  I love Toni & Guy's S Factor line of shampoo and conditioner. It really aids in strengthening the hair, balances moisture, and adds great shine to tresses. I love Kenra's medium hold styling spray. I use this all the time on clients when they want their styles to last all day but not be hard as a rock. The hair still has softness and movement with this spray. I love Argan oil treatment. It really nourishes the hair and scalp without being too heavy on the hair.

What Do You Heart?:  I heart my family, friends, and all clients because they are my extended family. I also heart all things beauty, music, and fashion.  It's just something about this industry that excites me every day and I was definitely born to do this! This industry allows me to be as artistic as I want to be with no boundaries and I definitely Heart that!

Contact Info: Facebook Latoya Kelley, twitter.com/latoyakelley, and webpage coming soon

WE HEART…Ojon Dry Recovery Intensive Hydrating 2 Minute Hair Mask

This two minutes intense moisturizing mask, yes we said mask, helps to rehydrated you hair. The formula contains Ojon oil, Blue Agave, Shea, and mango seed butters, that all work together to nourish and revitalizes hair from roots to ends. It helps seal in moisture and repels dirt and oil, keeping hair cleaner between washings. Water evaporates, cuticles become more brittle, more moisture is lost, and hair becomes drier. This simple mask used regularly breaks this dry cycle. Definitely worth the buy at just $29.50.

 

 

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…Part 1

We all know that working out does help us feel and look better. It helps us to push back the hands of time as we age. But we also know that some of us have issues with working out because we don’t know what to do with our hair after we workout.

We’re here to tell you…do not sweat the small stuff when it comes to your health. That’s right: you can work out and still maintain great hair!

Here are some smart tips to challenge yourself on whether to workout versus not working out. If you have time to shower after a workout, you have time to do all that is necessary for your hair and scalp. By the time you finish your shower, you will have a clean and conditioned hair and scalp.

Clean and Condition

• Step 1. In the shower rinse your hair as you rinse your body.
• Step 2. Apply shampoo to your hair as you lather your body. Using an acid-balanced shampoo is safe on your hair, scalp, and body, and it saves time.
• Step 3. Rinse your hair and body.
• Step 4. Apply conditioner and let it sit while you shave your legs or lather your body one more time.
• Step 5. Rinse your hair as you rinse your body.

You are now clean and conditioned from head to toe.

Look out for Part 2 of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff.

WE HEART: Hicks Edges Pomade

Hicks Total Transformations Hicks Edges Pomade is a total HEART product. It has super holding power with no flaking and makes your hair silky smooth. It temporarily straightens your hair, promotes hair growth which is a plus.  It runs about $15-20 buck but it is well worth the investment.

WE HEART…Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron (1 ½”)

It’s hard to turn a cheek to an awesome flat iron that has been rated the “Best Hair Straightener on the market and preferred by hair professional”. Sedu flat iron straightens and tames hair for long-lasting sleek styles. This investment styling tool lasts for years and its worth every penny, this Sedu Flat Iron is $136 online.

 

HOLD UP, WAIT A MINUTE

With all the things that we have to deal with daily like work, school, family, dating and more, we have to remember to take a little time out for self. The best way to treat yourself is to make sure you’re keeping life healthy. If its working out at the gym for an hour or at home for 15 or 30 minutes, eating a healthier meal or snack, taking a daily multi-vitamin, or a small thing like removing your makeup in the evening; make sure you are taking care of YOU!.

You may say that I don’t have time to think of all these things in a day…well start with just one, promise yourself a healthier you and I guarantee you’ll feel and see the difference, so will everyone else.  Heart yourself today and everyday, there’s only one you! <3

WE HEART…Philosophy Hope in a Jar

If you are always trying to keep your youth, try Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar. This product was created for medical use to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, skin discoloration, rough texture and dehydration. Hope in a Jar visibly repairs skin’s radiance and gently exfoliates, revealing smoother, healthier looking skin. The 2 oz. jar will run you about $38.