This Is Sweet Success | Newsletter | May 16 2022


welcome to hair rehab!

So there I was minding my own business, washing my hair when it happened: a literal handful of hair, in my hand and no longer attached to my head.

Perhaps you have been there too, my friend, and so you can relate to the sudden shock this brings and the hundreds of thoughts that race through your mind. It only took a moment to calm down and remind myself that HAIR SHEDDING is a common occurrence. Hair shedding varies and is affected by a myriad of factors: stress, immune system compromise, seasons, hormones, etc. Your body talks to you, through the health of your HAIR, SKIN, and NAILS, but are you listening? I truly believe that to experience the best health and vitality, that we must focus at a cellular level. This routine is not just about what to apply topically, it is also about what to take internally.

So here we are: I had already been planning to increase my hair care game to grow my hair out once again, so what better time than now.

It's been an eye-opening journey of hair health the past few months and some of the results I have been experiencing have been far beyond my expectations, and I have been able to get creative with some “outside the bottle” ideas. I can’t wait to share them with you here!

 

 

For whatever reason you have decided to check yourself in! You’re here and we got this!

I’m going to break this down in levels for you because I realize not everyone takes the same “ALL IN” approach as I tend to do, so just in case you aren’t ready to do the whole routine, don’t worry, I got you covered with options. Lots of options. (Ok it’s three options. You get three.)

I’m also going to break this down in sections: the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW in case you just want to get straight to the core of it, or for those who really want to understand how this awesome-ness works. Lastly, I’ll have your level options so you can choose whatever is best for you.

I suggest grabbing some snacks and some hydration for the long read journey ahead…I have a lot to unpack here for you and I want to make sure I leave nothing out. 

BOAR BRISTLE BRUSH

Get a good one. The cheapest one from Wal-Mart is not going to cut it. A REALLY good Boar bristle brush will run you a few hundred dollars (I know, I had the same reaction). So I found a middle-of-the-road option to get me started, and I am beyond pleased with it. 

COMBINATION BRUSH

You’re going to want two styles, trust me.  One is for function, the other is for style.

FINISHING BRUSH

SATIN-LINED SLEEPING BEANIE

Sleeping caps help hold your hairstyle longer, making styling the next morning incredibly easy.

When you sleep on a cotton pillow case, moisture is naturally wicked away from your scalp…the very hydration your scalp needs to work so well with that new brush that is on its way to you. This also keeps your scalps natural oils off your bed linens.

Hydrated hair is softer, has less frizz, is less prone to split ends, and is healthier.

One of your steps in HAIR REHAB is to apply a serum the night before you wash your hair. The beanie will help keep that serum on your scalp, and off your linens.

Less friction on a cotton pillow case means less damage and fewer tangles to your locks.

Promotes hair growth through maintaining moisture and reducing breakage.

You will also need…
Shampoo & Conditioner by Young Living
Lavender Essential Oil by Young Living
Mirah Hair Oil by Young Living
CBD Beauty Boost by Young Living
this is going to rock your world and change your life and unicorns may appear
Sulfurzyme by Young Living
FemiGen by Young Living
you will honestly never be the same again after this one

WHY ARE ALL THESE ITEMS SO SPECIAL?

Great question, let’s break it down…

THE BOAR BRISTLE BRUSH

The main brush serves two functions with its combination bristles. One to detangle, the other to smooth. Boar bristles smooth and hydrate the hair by carrying sebum from the root of the hair (your scalp) all the way to the ends of your hair. Over time, this will help nourish, hydrate, and make styling easier. The longer brushes gently exfoliate the scalp to increase blood circulation and stimulate the follicles. 

The second brush is a styling brush with soft boar bristles that will help smooth the hair for incredible shine and softness. 

THE SATIN or SILK-LINED SLEEPING BEANIE

Covered above!

CBD BEAUTY BOOST by Young Living

This serum has a three-part base that is incredible for overall skin health, but also for maintaining proper hair health. All three base oils in the Beauty Boost formulation have long been used for their incredible ability to keep hair in pristine condition.  Tamanu, CBD, and grapeseed extract make this formulation a game changer. Paired with Rose essential oil, you now have a "next level" hair treatment.

SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER by Young Living

The new formulations have finally been released after SIX YEARS in product development. (Hey, YL does not cut corners, and we accept nothing less than the VERY best.) Formulated following our strict standards of a 2,500 banned ingredient list, it is free of SLS, parabens, fragrance, phenoxyethanol and more.  

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL by Young Living

A scalp massage is always a good idea to stimulate the follicles and wake up the senses so why not pair this with the most versatile of essential oils for a true spa-experience.

SULFURZYME by Young Living

This supplement aids in over 300 enzymatic processes in the body and is key to helping the body perform at its best from a cellular level. Sulfurzyme contains MSM, its most powerful and foundational ingredient.
MSM and Hair health facts:
• MSM can visibly improve the condition of both hair and nails
• Results are visibly noticeable when taking MSM consistently
• The sulfur in MSM strengthens the bonds between keratin molecules in hair and nails
• MSM can help maintain the health of our cellular systems

But perhaps the most fascinating fact about MSM is that it stimulates the body to revitalize its natural production of…collagen. Ahhh, the magic word of beauty.

FEMIGEN by Young Living

Your hormones are a big deal. Like a really big deal. And they direct so many functions throughout the body. The best way to keep our hormones happy is to help protect them. FemiGen does just that, formulated with herbs that not only support the female structure, but also have been known to benefit hair health. If you are at the stage in your life where you feel your hair shedding could be due to hormonal changes, you definitely do not want to overlook this supplement as part of your new routine. 

MIRAH HAIR OIL by Young Living

This hair serum for styling not only helps to protect your hair from heat styling, but also delivers the most incredible silky-smooth finish.   

THE BRUSH

Brush your hair every morning and every night with the combination brush. Use the soft bristle brush to smooth out hair and refine your style.
 

CBD Beauty Boost

The NIGHT BEFORE you wash your hair, apply the serum to your scalp. The best way I have found to do this is to make three parts in your hair. The first part is an extreme side part in line with the outside of your eye. Apply 1/3 dropper along this part line. The second part will be right down the middle where you will apply another 1/3 dropper. The last part will be an extreme side part on the other side, and apply the last 1/3 of the dropper. You can add a few drops to the back of your scalp if you really want to focus on an additional application area. Next up, “treat yo-self” and enjoy a nice scalp massage. Massage the serum into your entire scalp to make sure it is fully distributed. Put on your gorgeous new cap that everyone in the house will admire by poking a bit of fun at you but just smile, and go on with your gorgeous self. Walk that bedroom hallway like it is the RUNWAY at the Chanel Cruise Show. The next morning, you will brush through your hair with your combination brush and then, TO THE SHOWER WE GO! (Yes, you will be washing your hair in the morning for best results as you want to the serum to remain on the scalp for as long as possible. IF you must wash your hair in the evening, then you’ll want to apply the Beauty Boost as early in the late afternoon or early evening as possible.)

WASHING YOUR HAIR

If you are new to using the Young Living shampoo, you must remember one thing: we have banned over 2,500 chemicals and that includes sulfate surfactants, so you are going to have to really work to earn that foaming action. 

If you have a lot of product in your hair, you might want to do a vinegar / water rinse first. Run warm water through your hair to rinse out a majority of the Beauty Boost. Next up, grab your shampoo of choice and work just a dime-size amount into your scalp with your fingertips. Remember: shampoo is meant for cleansing the scalp. After you have worked the shampoo into the scalp, rinse hair, and now grab a quarter-size amount of shampoo and work through entire head. You should get a lather here, but if not, rinse, and repeat until you do. The more buildup you have from product, the longer this will take.  

YOUNG LIVING SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER
• Lavender Mint: for those with oily / dull to normal hair that need a clarifying focus
• Lavender: for those with normal to lifeless / fine hair  that need a boost
• Copaiba Vanilla: for those with normal to dry hair that need some hydration

   
Condition your hair working from 2” off the scalp to the ends of the hair.  Remember:  conditioner is meant to condition the hair, not the scalp. 

Hey blondies…wanna hear a great hair hack to get brassiness out? Grab a quart size jar, add 2 drops of MRS STEWARTS BLUING AGENT  and fill with water and use as a finishing rinse.  

STYLING

Apply a few drops of lavender essential oil to your fingertips, and massage onto scalp (your hair will still be wet at this point, just towel-dried)   Want to kick it up a notch?  Apply a few drops of Ylang Ylang for shine and hydration to the mid shaft down to the ends of your hair.
• Apply a few drops of Mirah Hair Hair to still damp hair, and work from mid shaft to the ends of hair.
•  If you need a styling product for dirty hair, check out “My Dirty Little Secret” from The Chemical Free Home Book. FACE & BODY DIY
• Find low heat hair options for styling. I am seriously obsessed with my DYSON HAIR WRAP .  It was a splurge, but I honestly cannot believe how well this supports healthy hair goals!

One of the biggest questions I get, is what do I use for hair spray:  HAIR SPRAY

SULFURZYME

Take as the bottle directs for maintenance or work with your comfort to meet your wellness goals.   A prospective, double-blind study in middle-aged women showed that MSM significantly improved the condition of hair and nails. Some women were given a higher supplementation (3 g MSM/day) while the other group was given a lower supplementation (1 g MSM/day). The study found that results increased at a faster rate in women taking a higher dosage; however, both groups showed visible improvements. MSM is naturally found in the environment - like in plants and humans. The sulfur in MSM strengthens the bonds between keratin molecules in hair and nails. Sulfur-containing amino acids influence the ability to detoxify free radicals and contribute to the maintenance of cellular systems. Taking up to 3 g of MSM is reported to show increases in hair and nail health. Specifically, hair shine and volume after eight weeks of use.