The New Haircare Line I'm Obsessed With

Around two years ago, I made the decision to stop coloring my hair. No toner, no highlights—I quit cold turkey. Since growing out my sun kissed highlights, I’ve noticed a majorly positive change in the health and resilience of my hair. Strands that were once fried and broken were now silky and had shine that no product could replicate.

And with my hair returning to its natural state, I have made it a point to keep it that way by choosing the most natural, safe products out there. The thing about making the switch to natural products, though, is that the industry still has a ways to go when it comes to replicating that silicone-shine and squeaky-clean lather of its conventional counterparts.

When Ursa Major reached out to me to try their new Daily Shampoo and Conditioner duo, I was intrigued. I’ve been a big fan of the brand for a while now—their facial wipes are a must for traveling and stashing in my beach bag and they make one of the most effective natural deodorant in the game. I wasn’t fully committed to a natural haircare line, so I was game to try something new.

But man, this stuff is good. I didn’t even realize it was that good until I let my hair air dry as usual (super low maintenance over here). My hair had body and wave that I’ve only been able to achieve with time and effort. The best part? My hair was super manageable and wasn’t weighed down by styling products used to keep the hold. Even others commented on how bouncy my hair looked, without me even mentioning that I changed a thing!

Color me impressed with this clean haircare duo. It has a light, woodsy scent that doesn’t sway too feminine or linger (read: you can share it with your SO) and is free of sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, or petrochemicals and it’s both vegan and cruelty-free. It is filled with good-for-your-locks hero ingredients like coconut and macadamia (shine!), bergamot (conditioning!), and licorice (prevents a flaky scalp!).

The duo retails for $26-$28 USD + free shipping. You can shop it here.

Effortless Beach Hair (Minus the Beach)

I'm all about effortless, low maintenance hair. The kind that looks like you just got home from a day at the beach, you know? But I also want products that are safe and natural as I switch over to a clean routine.

That's why I was so excited to try out Playa and their curated line of hair products, meant to give you that easy, tousled texture we want year-round. The packaging is chic and the scents are heavenly, but these products are more than just a pretty bottle in your shower. The natural, safe formulas put in WORK.

I'm a wash-and-go type of girl, preferring to shower at night so I can sleep in. My goal is to wake up with lived-in texture and Playa gives me that and more. I'm obsessed with the Dry Shampoo that lets me go longer between washes, giving me texture and volume without weighing down my long hair. The shampoo and conditioner are really luxurious, with natural ingredients like coconut water and kukui. Sort of like how no-makeup makeup is a thing, Playa gives me that no-salon salon hair that looks like you just woke up like this.

Shop my favorites from Playa:

Haircare Tips For Traveling with Ouai

Do you guys watch BeautyIQ on QVC? If so, you might have caught a familiar face on camera this past Monday....

I teamed up with Ouai Haircare for their first ever live show on QVC (!!) and shared some of my tips for keeping your hair looking great while traveling and in the Summer heat.

If you’re not familiar with the brand, it was launched by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin to help real women get lived-in, effortlessly chic style at an accessible price point. Ouai (pronounced “way”) means “yeah” in a casual, French way—which is cool because the products definitely give the hair a certain je nais se quoi.

I’ve been using the line since it launched a few years back and can attest to their effectiveness. I don’t like to spend a lot of time with my hair in the mornings (I’m a wash-and-go type of girl), so I need to use products that will enhance my natural texture and keep up with my busy lifestyle.

Needless to say I was thrilled when the brand asked me to be their guest on Monday’s live show with stylist Jonathan Colombini. If you missed the live show, I’m sharing my go-to products from Ouai and how I get my style to last for days below:

• Wave Spray: Long, beachy waves are my signature beauty uniform. This Wave Spray helps activate my curls so that I don’t need to use heat tools to play up my natural texture. It definitely saves me time in the morning—I can just spray and go after the shower. For tighter waves, I like to scrunch the hair and hold for a few seconds to really lock in the look. It never leaves my hair feeling crunchy and the waves last for days.

• Hair Oil: I have some balayage highlights framing my face and on the ends of my hair, so it’s really important that I treat them with extra care. To help avoid breakage, I like to use this Hair Oil to help bring some much-needed moisture back to my locks. If your hair is fine to medium, like mine, a little goes a long way. I only use about a pump or two to cover my ends to the mid-shaft of the hair. It’s the lightest hair oil I’ve tried so far, but it still gives a nice dose of hydration and shine.

• Treatment Masque: When I need something a little more heavy duty, let’s say after a trip to the beach or pool and my hair is feeling a little drier than usual, I turn to this Treatment Masque to bring my hair back to normal. I go through one or two packets a month, or when I’m feeling dry.

• Dry Shampoo: If you’re brunette like me, you probably understand the struggle of trying to find a dry shampoo that doesn’t leave a white cast at the roots. Jen, a brunette herself, also gets it and created this amazing product that leaves my hair feeling clean after a workout or in between washes with no white cast. It’s a miracle!

You can shop my favorite Ouai products below or on BeautyIQ: