hair masques: just do it

Recently I've been getting a lot of questions about hair - what I use to curl it, how I curl it, favorite hair products, etc. SO I wanted to start a series today about hair. Today is going to be all about hair masques - why their important and which ones I love. (I'm hoping to do a tutorial soon on how I curl my hair but am still exploring the whole video concept!)So, hair masque's. Before you tune me out and say "that's just extra money I don't need to spend on my hair", hear me out. If you have perfectly healthy hair and have never colored it in your life and it grows extremely fast, then you're right. You might not need to spend the money on the best hair masque. But, if you're like me or probably 90% of females today, read on my friends.[show_shopthepost_widget id="1047364"]I have been obsessed with coloring my hair for longer than I'd like to admit. I always say life is too short to have boring hair. The downside to this is the damage color can put on your hair. If you're like me and color your hair regularly or semi-often, a good hair masque is a must. Even if you don't color it, but you dry it, flat iron it, or curl it regularly, you should also look into a good hair masque.The two masques above (Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque and Oribe Masque for Beautiful Color) are by far my favorites and have saved and repaired my hair from so much damage! The first one is for anyone - color treated hair or not. Here's just a few of the highlights: it moisturizes and restores hair without weighing it down, provides intense nourishment and conditioning, rebuilds and fortifies each fiber, strengthens the cuticle and fills in weak spots, adds softness, shine and body. I LOVE how my hair feels after I use this masque! I usually do it about once a week. This is so critical if you're trying to grow your hair out, or want long healthy strong hair. I've been using it for about two months now and can tell a huge difference in the health of my hair.The second masque (masque for beautiful color) is perfect for people with color-treated hair or if you spend alot of time in the sun. It helps you maintain your beautiful color (you know, the first day when you get your hair done and you love it). The technology in this masque gives you lasting protection from the sun and other elements, it counteracts the dulling and drying effects of regular color treatments, and it keeps hair in the best condition, both in response to and in preparation for ongoing color treatments. If you color your hair regularly, this masque is a must. I alternate between using this one and the gold lust masque. (So I'll do gold lust one week, masque for beautiful color the next week - sometimes even more often than that!)I hope ya'll try these out and have no doubt you will love them as much as I do! Let me know your thoughts or if you have any favorite hair treatments! 

dallas favorites

Whether you've lived in Dallas your whole life, or you're brand new here, finding your "regular" spots in a city can be a struggle. I want to share with ya'll today some of my absolutely favorite spots in Dallas (or what I think are some of the best spots in Dallas - specifically for food, hair, nails, and lashes. you know - the important things in life!)Speaking from personal experience here: I've lived in Dallas my whole life but it wasn't until recently when I finally found my "regulars", and honestly, they are just too good to not share with ya'll! So, if you're like me and have forever been searching for the perfect hair stylists, or nail salon, look no further.

Dress c/o Splendid | Clutch c/o Clare V | Earrings c/o Kendra Scott | Bracelets | Sunnies (endless eyewear subscription! use code "laurenkaysims" to get first month free!)

Favorite:

1. Hair salon - Charleigh at FORM salon does my balayage color and she has been my hair hero! Going from dark brunette to "bronde" (brown/blonde) was a process but she has been amazing at really listening to and giving me exactly what I want! I personally think FORM is the best hair salon in Dallas, because of Charleigh, because of the location, and because I'm super happy with my hair everytime I leave there!
2. Nail salon - Bellacures Dallas is the first nail salon I have ever been a "regular" at. The location is super convenient (in Preston center) and the people who work there are all so nice and friendly! Everything is super clean (and cute!) on the inside. They have tons of color options and they always do the best job with my mani/pedi. Lasts me 3 weeks at least! In my opinion, Bellacures is the best nail salon in Dallas.
3. Lash extensions - Okay, I know what you're thinking. This is not something that would be on most people's "must" lists. I thought the same thing until I found Amanda at Southern Belle Lash in Plano. I first got lash extensions before going on a girls beach trip to Mexico. The lashes were amazing and I didn't have to wear eye make-up the whole trip. After realizing how long they stayed on and how low maintenace they were, I decided I wanted them all the time! You basically wake up and go to the gym looking like you have full eye-make up on when you're wearing none.

Now for the food. This dress was shot last night at R+D Kitchen in Dallas. Absolutely in my top 3 favorite restaurants in Dallas. I'll be real with ya'll - I'm a foodie, and I'm pretty picky when it comes to food. Don't get me wrong, I'll eat anything but I really, really enjoy good food. R+D Kitchen has been my favorite for a while for a few reasons:

1. Ambiance - it's not too casual but it's not too fancy. It's the perfect date night spot, but could also be the perfect "mom's in town, let's go to brunch" spot. You can dress up if you want, or jeans would also be just fine!
2. Service - I've never had a bad waiter at R+D. They are all so kind and helpful, but not in a way that interrupts your meal. They make the best recommendations and always take such good care of us
3. The food, duh. If you can't tell by these pictures, their food is OUT of this world. They have a smaller menu, but everything on it is a 10 on a 10. (My favorite is the Thai Tuna roll!)

I hope this guide helps you find some new favorite spots in Dallas and enjoy this city even more! Comment with any questions you might have, or let me know some of your favorite Dallas spots!

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