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, even cyclical. 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 the some “outside the bottle” ideas. I can’t wait to share them with you here!

WELCOME, TO HAIR REHAB!

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 go 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 the sections: the WHAT, the WHY, the HOW in case you just want to get straight to the core of it, or for those that 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.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 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 ground one 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

• SLEEPING BEANIE

Stop laughing, I’m serious, this is a game changer.
SATIN LINED BEANIE

• CBD Beauty Boost, by Young Living
• Shampoo & Conditioner, by Young Living
• Lavender essential oil, by Young Living
• Mirah Hair Oil, by Young Living
• CBD Beauty Boost, by Young Living (this one, 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)

HAIR REHAB SPECIAL NOTE:
• During the time you have dedicated to this, try to avoid extreme heat to your hair and any chemical treatments at the salon. Remember, this is a reset for your hair so let’s do it right. Stop hyperventilating… If I can do it, you can do it.
• TRY to only wash your hair every 3-5 days. If you need to use a dry shampoo, try Diamond Dust by Savvy Minerals. This mineral veil is INCREDIBLE as a dry shampoo! I apply it using a blush brush. If you need to adjust the color, use Multi-Tasker or Coco Powder.
Stop hyperventilating… If I can do it, you can do it.

WHY ARE THE ABOVE ITEMS SO SPECIAL?

Great question, let’s break it down…..

THE BOAR BRISTLE BRUSH

• The main brush serves two functions with it’s 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 stimulates 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

• 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 of 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 of your linens
• Less friction on a cotton pillow case…. Means less damage, less tangles, and breakage to your locks.
• Promotes hair growth through maintaining moisture, and reducing breakage

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 hair treatment that is next level to take you to your hair goals.

YOUNG LIVING SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER

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 to aid and assist.

SULFURZYME by Young Living

This supplement aids in over 300 enzymatic processes in the body and key to helping the body perform at it’s best from a cellular level. Sulfurzyme contains MSM, it’s 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 is stimulates the body to revitalize it’s 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 and 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 maybe due to hormonal changes, you definitely do not want to overlook this supplement as part of your new routine.

MIRAH HAIR OIL

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

HOW TO USE THEM

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 is is the RUNWAY at the Chanel Cruise Show. The next morning, you will brush thru 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 you have rinsed a majority of the Beauty Boost out. Next up, grab your shampoo of choice (I prefer the Lavender Mint or the Lavender but I’ll break them down at the end of this for you) and work just a dime sized 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.
Condition your hair using a desired amount of shampoo and work 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 8 weeks of use.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

LEVEL 1
For those who dabble

• CBD Beauty Boost routine
• YL Shampoo & Conditioner
• Sulfurzyme
• A beanie hat from the collection you already have

LEVEL 2
For those about to get serious

• CBD Beauty Boost routine
•YL Shampoo & Conditioner
• Sulfurzyme (and FemiGen if suitable)
• Lavender
• Boar Bristle Brushes
• Satin Lined Beanie

LEVEL 3
For those that needed to hear this yesterday and are in it to throw down some serious hair game

• Every. Single. Thing. Listed above.

READY TO SHOP:
HAIR REHAB COLLECTION

YOUNG LIVING SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER
• Lavender Mint: For those with oily / dull to normal hair that needs 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

POSH PUPS

A CORE ROUTINE

MELISSA POEPPING