Hair Talk

Matty Healy // Supreme Hair God

Long, short, curly, straight, shaved or dreaded... it's there and it deserves to be talked about. I have always had considerably thick hair and as a result have often felt like a special exhibit at the Central Park Zoo thanks to many a stranger running his or her hand through it. Definitely not okay, like at all. When I was in elementary school I basically wore my hair in a pony tail (styled by Mom, shoutout to Mom, thanks Mom) every single day because it was too long and thick to wear down. In the fourth grade I decided to cut 12 inches off and donate it to Locks of Love, a fabulous organization that provides wigs to people who have lost their hair. As my hair grew back from my massive haircut, I fought the coarse texture to a stalemate. I straightened, damaged and fried my precious blonde hair for reasons beyond my current understanding. In high school it was impressively long which landed me right back in Central Park Zoo as I received daily comments on my hair. Weird times. 

It was January of my senior year when I decided to chop off another 12 inches which I was also thrilled to donate to Locks of Love. Few people actually know the decision to go through with such a drastic haircut came immediately after reading Coco Chanel by Lisa Chaney. This book not only motivated me to change my hair but also my wardrobe, makeup routine, and overall attitude.  I highly recommend buying and reading this book if you need some inspiration from one of the most influential women to ever live. 

Cutting my hair basically catapulted my life into a fast-paced fierce runway headed towards total world domination. I mean, at least that's what it has felt like. In retrospect my long hair was never actually something I embraced as my own defined style; it was more of a security blanket. If you find yourself hiding behind your hair... cut that sh*t off. Trust. Nowadays my hair rests just above my collarbones and is free to do as it pleases much like Matty Healy's which is proudly displayed at the top of this post.

Since I have recently been asked what I use to style my hair I decided to share my very very simple routine with you:

• Use dime-sized amount of pure Moroccan Oil throughout damp hair after shower
• Let air dry (I shower at night so this is easy for me) 
• Smooth fly-aways with got2b Defiant Pomade, Tresemme hairspray if needed
• Run fingers through while channeling 2015 Harry Styles
• Werk it 
  

SUPER labor intensive, right? I'm not suggesting that this particular routine works for anyone but myself but I am suggesting that the haircut I have makes it possible for my hair to look presentable with minimal effort. I haven't touched a blow dryer or flat iron in about five months and I couldn't be happier about it. While I enjoy my current style, I never get too comfortable with any given look.  So... email me at ashley.fashionspeak@gmail.com with all of your favorite hair products/routines so I can be inspired by your chic self.