Stylin’ on a Budget! Part 1: Home Salon Essentials

M.J - Fierce Beauty and Fashion

If you have read my post about DIY relaxing, you already know that I am not about to let the economy have me looking like a hot mess! I still want to have beautiful and bouncy that looks like I stepped out of a salon. In order to achieve that same look while preserving my wallet, I went out and bought the following home salon essentials:


  • Hood Dryer: I do not like drying my hair with a blow dryer so I went out and bought

    a hood dyer from Gold n Hot which works very well!


  • Wrapping Lotion: Whether I'm doing a roller set or a wet wrap, I always use wrapping lotion to give me the right kind of hold I need while drying. I like Motions Foam Wrapping Lotion because it's not as messy and is easier to work with than the liquid wrapping lotions I've tried in the past.


  • Rollers: If I want to rock some curls, I definitely go with a roller set. You can find the brightly colored plastic rollers at any beauty supply store. The rule of thumb is the longer the hair, the bigger the rollers so make sure you buy the right combination of sizes.


  • Rattail and Wide tooth Combs: To detangle my wet hair after washing with my favorite shampoo, I detangle with my wide tooth comb. If I'm rolling setting my hair, I use the Rattail comb to part my hair into sections.


  • Oil Sheen: Right before I get under that dryer, I spray my hair with oil sheen to give my hair some extra moisture before subjecting it to all that heat!


  • Hair Grease: This is for my scalp after I'm done drying!


What styling essentials must you have at home?

PS: Stay tuned for Part Two where I give tips on roller setting your hair!

photos courtesy of: sallybeauty.com, nextag.com