KERATIN T(HAIR)APY: SALON BAR ATLANTA.

SCUBA LEGGINGS / OTK BOOTS

MY HAIR TEXTURE: So let me start by saying I have very curly, frizz-prone hair. My dad had extremely curly hair, my mom has extremely curly hair...I was doomed from birth. Basically I fear humidity, rain, and getting my hair wet in social settings. I end up looking like Mufasa, and not in a good way. The nice part about having rudely coarse hair like mine is that it holds curl well and I can usually go about 2-3 days in between washes without it getting greasy. That being said, I have longed for wash and go, shiny, silky hair since I turned 13 and realized there were more options for hair than the low, nape-of-neck pony I had been rocking for so long. It just wasn't ever in the cards for me...until now.

THE SAVIOR: I met the adorable Tori Banks the way I meet everyone these days...Instagram (find her @salonbar_atlanta)! After going over my hair-woes, Tori recommended that I come in for a keratin treatment...something I had always wanted to try. I loved the way Tori actually talked to me before the appointment and discussed what would actually be the best option for me and, more importantly, for the health of my hair.

THE TREATMENT: Tori used the GKhair Keratin Treatment on me, which is formaldehyde-free, and actually works to repair the hair while taming it. Basically, this 1.5 hour treatment rejuvenates damaged hair while also straightening and smoothing it for up to 5 months with proper care (sulfate-free shampoo, etc.). AMAZING, RIGHT?!

MAINTENANCE: You guys. When I washed my hair after the mandatory two-day waiting period and started to blow it dry...I almost cried. NOT A JOKE. I blew my hair stick straight with a vented paddle brush (no round brush needed!) and DID NOT HAVE TO USE A FLAT IRON AT ALL. For me, this was completely unheard of. I have tried just about every straightening product out there. This blew my mind. I am still in shock, honestly. Not only is my hair easier to manage, but it dries in about half the time and is so soft and silky that even my colorist was blown away! He actually said the words, "this is a totally different head of hair." TEARS OF JOY, PEOPLE.

WOULD I DO IT AGAIN? I cannot say yes to this fast enough. Of course, this just applies to me specifically, but if my hair sounds similar to what you are used to, call Tori immediately. Thank me later.

GKhair SHAMPOO / GKhair CONDITIONER

I cannot get over how sleek and shiny it is!

SIMILAR FAUX FUR COAT (mine is H&M) / 'X' EARRING

SUNDAY [HAIR] SAVER.

Happy Sunday, Gilties! My sweet mom came for the weekend and we shopped endlessly & then got massages, I had mexi tonight with a bestie (hi Elis!), my hair mask is in, my shows are recorded, and I am surrounded by 37 throw pillows and one snuggly but terribly rude kitten-cat...what more could a girl ask for?!

Once I realized that the whole 'oil-pulling' teeth whitening technique was foullllll and made me physically naus, I started researching other ways to use up this jar o' coconut goodness that were less in my mouth-y. My friend Laura "@dimesatchel" Diem suggested I throw it in my hurr and I was all, "Whaaa? Tell me more and spare no detail!" But that was pretty much it. Oh. Bye Lar.

Wanna try? Smooth about 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil from the root down, focusing mostly on the ends of your hair. Scoop said oiled strands up into a bun or pony, sleep the night away! I usually cover my pillow in a small towel, but it has definitely shifted before and does not seem to damage the sheets. Step three is really just to wake up and shampoo as usual. Shiny, soft and smelling like a pina colada just in time for your Monday meeting. Do I smell a promotion!? YOU. ARE. WELCOME.

MASK MONDAY.

Sooo we can all agree, the best part about Cyber Monday is not leaving your house to shop, yes? Yes. Turns out, this is actually the perfect time to work towards being your most beautimous modelish self while shopping all the sales. Hide behind that screen, girl! I give you, Mask Monday.

It's barely 9pm and I've already done a hair mask, a face scrub, a face mask and a Crest 3D Whitestrip. Can you guys just hear the relaxation in my e-voice? I know! Lemme break it dowwwn.

Click on each for details on where to buy. Ya know what the best part of Mask Monday is? 

It's followed by Damn Girl(!!) Tuesday. You're welcome.

P to tha S: don't forget you can get 25% off your purchase at shoptheshoppingbag.com by using my code: GILTYASCHARGED! Paying full-price would just be awkward. We're all friends here.

SUMMER STAPLES: PRODUCT EDITION.

Happy weekend, Gilties! I feel like as a girl, every season brings a new set of beauty-related issues, which always leads to a new product haul at my house. I told you, I can find literally any excuse to shop. It's really not something to be proud of. Here are a few of my current must-haves when it comes to getting purty:

1. Boss Bitch Body Scrub
Did you guys watch Big Rich Atlanta? Be honest, we all did. Enter BRA's HBIC, Ashlee Wilson Hawn. Ashlee deemed herself a "boss bitch" from day one on screen, and she is just further proving it now with the launch of her new exfoliating body scrub line, Boss Bitch Body.

 Basically, this stuff is crack for the body. Made from goodish things like coffee (yes) and coconut oil (double yes), exfoliating with this scrub will smooth your skin, reduce the appearance of hateful dimples that start with a "C", and give you that "I am a part-time borderline super model" glow. Who doesn't want that? Also, I am a sucker for cute packaging. I have been using this before I apply my bi-weekly tan towel and have noticed a major difference in how evenly my tan is developing. My favorite so far is the Grapeseed Coconut. Buy it, try it. You may never say "I don't want no scrub" ever again. Boss on, bitches.

2. HOOLA Bronzer by Benefit

I realize I am super late to this party as this product has been around forevs, but I found myself without a bronzer when we landed in London sans-luggage. On Delta's dime, I finally succumbed to the call of this cute little HOOLA bronzing cube by Benefit and my mind has been blown. We are home now and I haven't gone back to my Bobbi Brown bronzer once. Perfect shade, perfect size, perfect little brush included. 

3. Style Therapy: Keratin Paddle Brush

I also ended up buying a new brush in London due to luggage-gate 2014, and this keratin-infused paddle by Remington was the one that caught my eye. I've never had an actual keratin treatment, but have always wanted to try it, so I thought for only $9.99, this would be a worthwhile experiment...it was. I have been using this brush for about two full weeks now and can totally tell a difference. My hair is very frizz-prone and since using this, it has been fairly tame and is shinier now than it ever has been. I love a drugstore find and this one might just take the cake.

Now that we are scrubbed, tanned, toned & tressed, let's go enjoy this pretty little Saturday before it pours again, shall we? Drinks on you. What? You definitely owe me after all of that information.

T-HAIR-APY.

I am officially on Lake Summit time, so please excuse the super late post. Along with completely ignoring the clock on my iPhone, this is the one week out of the year where I let my hair do whatever it wants and go totally bare-faced, aside from sunscreen. The lake is where I recharge my batteries from the inside out & that includes giving my tortured tresses a break.

Tonight at my favorite place on Earth.

 Basically, my lake hair routine consists of three steps: condition, condition, condition. No really, that’s pretty much it. I have super thick hair that I usually wash every 2-3 days, but while I am in the mountains, I try to forgo shampoo completely. Giving up the suds gives your hair a break from being stripped of the natural oils that help keep it healthy. I also give up all heated tools for the week, which is a pretty serious sacrifice for a curly-haired fool like me.

When I know I am going to be in the sun all day, I usually coat my hair with John Frieda Sheer Blonde Conditioner to protect my color in the heat. I apply it to damp hair using a wide-tooth comb and then sweep it all up into a bun or a hat. After a day on the water, I usually just rinse my hair and then apply a dime-sized amount of my favorite Living Proof No Frizz Conditioner. If you have thick/frizz-prone hair, this stuff is like liquid gold. Post-shower, I just apply Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream, braid my damp hair and sleep like Rapunzel.

The end result: Au Naturel.

So the secret is out. I definitely did not wake up like this. Thanks a lot for pointing that out, Beyoncé.