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Healthy Hair Challenge 2020: Commit to treating your locks with love!

TeamBIC — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:30:47 GMT

This summer, Team BIC is ~upgrading~ our hair care routines to give our tresses some good ol’ TLC … and we want you to join us! We’re calling on you to come up with at least one healthy hair habit that will help you achieve your #HairGoals, and challenge you to check in about once a week to hold yourself accountable and share your progress. Maybe you’ll consider avoiding heat tools, or even start incorporating that hair oil you’ve had in your stash for ages into your regular routine. If you’re experiencing any breakage from color or chemical treatments, or simply want to nurture your natural hair texture, this one’s for you! Bye-bye, damage - it’s healthy hair’s time to shine. 😎✨

Feel free to post your selfies and product photos, or just discuss how you plan to maintain or achieve healthy hair as a part of this challenge! We’re so excited to embark on a little journey together, and hope to hear all your product recommendations, tips, and tricks to ultimate hair and scalp health.

Hit the “Reply” button below to share a healthy hair habit you’re taking up for the challenge, and be sure to check back in every week to post updates you have after revamping your routine.

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itscarin — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:48:21 GMT

I do like the way olaplex makes my hair feel but honestly can’t ever bring myself to use it because you have to apply the product to wet hair then wait like 10 mins. Wish I had the time for it because my hair is super raggedy since I haven’t had a haircut in way too long.

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Amakened — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:47:03 GMT

I have the same problem, but do use the leave-in styling creme nearly every day. Not quite as repairing as the treatment but it helps make my hair combable and cuts down on frizz and dead ends.

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rrroxanne — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:12:20 GMT

I've been struggling with constant hair breakage especially right around my face. I've been reading for years about how a silk pillowcase is supposed to help with hair breakage, so I finally took the plunge.

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GeorginaBT — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:36:52 GMT

@Amakened !! Adding to my cart right now. It's one of the few remaining Olaplex products I've yet to try, so I'm excited! Do you apply it every day regardless of if you've washed your hair or not?

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Nickelliebear1 — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:06:29 GMT

This came just in time, I've went from thinking that my hair's too long to wanting to grow it out to about my waist (or color it red this fall, who knows what I'll be feeling in the next few months).

One thing I've bought is the from Winners and I've been using that to dry my hair instead of my regular fluffy towels. I also picked up a scalp massager/shampoo brush?

I'm also challenging myself to using a deep conditioning mask every other time I wash my hair. Last night I used the new Briogeo one and my ends that felt super ratty actually feel smooth.

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Nickelliebear1 — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:09:37 GMT

If you have Olaplex number 3 already and want to make use of it, I used to use it as a longer treatment rather than a 10 minute. I'd dampen my hair, coat it, and then throw a shower cap on. It might not be the most glamorous look but if I was just puttering around the apartment, I figured why not.

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Amakened — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:12:55 GMT

I apply it to my newly washed and conditioned damp hair and let it air dry. If it’s been another day or two and my ends need it, I dampen my hair with a spritz and add another pea-sized dab. If my hair is blown straight but feels crunchy, I add a tiny dab to the ends, plus the oil. The Olaplex shampoo and conditioner also work well but my hair is long and despite their concentration I tend to use too much and run through them too quickly. The styling creme gives a lot of bang for the buck, needing only a pea-to-almond sized amount even for long hair, and it makes a big difference. I sometimes add the Olaplex oil to my hair after styling, and this adds softness without making it greasy. Again, only a little bit. For some reason I lack that control with shampoo and conditioner though.

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AlexBT — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:02:10 GMT

@Nickelliebear1 I'm totally with you on the 'do I grow or do I chop?' long hair debate in my mind! After not being able to get a haircut (professionally) for so long, this long beachy wave thing kinda grew on me (literally) so I'm embracing it for now. And I loved my Aquis towel so much that I just added an to my collection, too.

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AlexBT — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:07:34 GMT

@rrroxanne Ooo I like the sound of that! Let us know how you like it -- and if you notice any difference! 🙂

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rrroxanne — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:01:03 GMT

@AlexBT My husband got a satin pillowcase, (he has long hair... almost if not longer than my shoulder length hair) and he says he loves it because he doesn't sweat as much at night, lol!

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rrroxanne — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:03:08 GMT

@Nickelliebear1 I LOVE my Aquis towels! I kept finding them at Winners, so I may have a collection of 3 or 4 of them now. I also really love the ... I thought it was a gimmick product, but I got it as a GWP, and LOVED it so much it's a holy grail for me now!

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GG84 — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:55:24 GMT

I made a mistake.
I’m normally very guarded when it comes to my hair and who touches it. No one formulates my colour or applies my colour but me. I trust but one person to cut it.
I got clearance to teach a QUICK class. Everyone wore masks, provincial/regional guidelines were met/followed. I was short a mannequin head, so I just said screw it, just use me - my hair is long and this is not a complicated cut and it can be altered for my length.
The stylist cut her hand with her scissors mid cut and had to obviously get first aid attention. All tools needed to be properly sanitized which took 15 mins, which I didn’t account for in my scheduling. She panicked - my hair 😭. I had to ignore what she was doing and teach the class and try to act professional. I got back to the office and cried. My hair, oh my god my hair. My regular is going to try to fix it. So yeah, that’s my journey. And no I will not post a pic and thank god for top knots!

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greeneyedgirl107 — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:14:28 GMT

@TeamBIC I just tried the Conair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush last week. It's too early to tell if it's a good fit for me, but I wanted to at least try something that might be gentler when I'm scrubbing my scalp with my nails. Yeah, I know that I could just be more tender with my nails, but I don't do things that way!

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AlexBT — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:35:20 GMT

@GG84 OMGGG what a story. Glad she was able to get medical attention, but I'm so sorry about your hair -- you are a CHAMP!

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CarolBT — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:56:48 GMT

@itscarin SAME! I have a bottle that keeps staring at me on the shelf and I never have time for it. Poor Olaplex. In fact, this reminds me to grab some shampoo and conditioner now that there is a 4x points event!

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lindseyyfaye — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:43:41 GMT

I’ve been using Verb shampoo/conditioner and love. I should be getting a sample of Moroccan oil soon and can’t wait to try it!

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Carrielynn90 — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:59:19 GMT

Yes! I’ve been trying to embrace my natural wavy hair. I have fine 2b/2c hair and moved closer to the beach and been having issues with crazy frizz, humidity, and salty moist air. Loving my hairs progress of length and developing curls again however it need a lil more love. I expressed my concerns to Sephora curly hair girls and was recommended DryBar Prep Rally & DryBar 100 Proof Smoothing Oil. Initially i went in for Bb invisible oil, and I typically try to stay away from silicones but the oil has 3 different silicones like dimethicone and dimethinol which i didn’t double check the ingredients and instantly thought it’d ruin my hair. She just said it was an oil and now I’m freaked out it’ll ruin my curls. Any other recommendations besides their recommended oils?? Thanks!

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KrissyLabelle — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:08:47 GMT

I started using olaplex a few weeks ago , major changes to my hair

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txcatx — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:44:23 GMT

I've been a bit lazy with my hair and haven't used much besides my normal shampoo and conditioner. I haven't even really blow dried my hair since March! But, I took advantage of that haircare promo code yesterday and am excited to finally try out an Olaplex product.