The New Haircare Line I'm Obsessed With
Ursa Major’s first foray into haircare is majorly good.
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.
Love, L'Occitane
To me, my skincare routine is the most important. It's the base of all of my looks and I want my skin to look and feel great. I am completely converted/dying over the new Shea Cleansing Oil, Ultra Rich Comforting Cream and Light Comforting Cream from L'Occitane.
I’ve always believed that evening skincare rituals have the most profound impact in the transitional months. My skin is usually fussy this time of year, so I like to give it a little extra TLC. Plus, when my glow starts to fade, I always want my skin to look it's best.
I also think as I age, the more I appreciate products! I'm always so grateful when I find something new to love, so thought I would let you in on the new products I am currently using in my routine.
To me, my skincare routine is the most important. It's the base of all of my looks and I want my skin to look and feel great. I am completely converted/dying over the new Shea Cleansing Oil, Ultra Rich Comforting Cream and Light Comforting Cream from L'Occitane.
Everything I’ve tried from the line is fantastic, and I’m truly speechless over this cleanser. This stuff do wonders to my skin. I’ve been using it in the evenings before bed to remove makeup and I wake up with an even, hydrated, and dewy complexion. I never thought I'd be using oil to cleanse my skin, but here we are! This is truly a wonderful new addition to my routine. My skin has never looked better!
I also love that the line has both a light and rich formula for their creams. I like a light, whipped texture for daytime and under makeup, but at night my skin craves something really rich. I love the feeling of this sinking into my skin at night, it feels like a luxurious treat.
I love to rotate out my products, as I think that your skin craves different things at different times of the year. I highly recommend trying out this new line, available at Sephora stores and online.
What are your go-to skincare products for Spring?
*This post was sponsored, but all opinions are my own.
AILLEA Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale
Here’s what I’m stocking up on.
One of my favorite sources for clean beauty AILLEA is offering 20% off store-wide Black Friday through Cyber Monday (November 23-26). The best part? This promotion is happening both in-store and online.
If you’re shopping online, use promo code CHEERSAILLEA at checkout.
AILLEA recently opened their Charleston location and it has quickly become my go-to. The founder, Kathryn, has discerning taste when it comes to what’s in store—only products that are free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals and endocrine disrupters make the cut. They now offer natural skincare treatments, like facials and sugaring (more on that soon!).
I highly recommend checking out the Charleston store if you haven’t been. For those outside of the Lowcountry, AILLEA has three other locations: Denver, Atlanta, and Raleigh.
Here’s what I’m stocking up on this season:
On My List
Right now, I'm gravitating towards jewel-toned pieces mixed in with neutral tones and materials.
With Summer coming to a close, I've been feeling a bit bored with my wardrobe. The Charleston heat isn't for the faint of heart and I've been living in cut offs and tees to stay cool. What I'm looking forward to most is the Indian Summer that seems to last well into Winter. That means I can get much more wear out of my favorite pieces, from statement blouses to open-toed shoes.
Right now, I'm gravitating towards jewel-toned pieces mixed in with neutral tones and materials. Pieces that stand out, but are still classic if you know what I mean.
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01. Blouse―Ulla Johnson / 02. Sandals―Ganni / 03. Scarf―Janessa Leone / 04. Perfume―Byredo / 05. Jeans―M.I.H. / 06. Anklet―Ariel Gordon / 07. Mules―Robert Clergerie