Ever since getting my hair cut a few weeks ago, hair products have been my bread and butter. From pomades to sprays, I have found the three products I need to have in my cabinet. Since chopping off my long locks (a la Savannah Parks at Tiger Tiger Salon) I’ve been adjusting to my lob. From stick straight to slight waves to the full-on curly q, I have tried every product and tool trick in the book. And as I settle into my new go-to of a soft wave with texture, I think it’s tim

There are weeks where I try as hard as I can to be the very best, but no matter what I try I seem to be in quicksand. This was one of those weeks. Success was just not happening. This week I continued to feel completely inadequate. With the bizarre winter weather Portland experienced, combined with an insane amounts of tasks {both work and personal} I needed to complete, it was hard to feel that I was making a dent in my pile. None of my professional interactions were positiv

And with this post today, I am another week free of having the flu! Flu season is hitting hard right now and I am doing everything I can to stay away from it, and remain positive despite how terrified I am of getting this year’s flu strain. This week had a lot of ups and downs, but it was truly one of the best week’s of 2018 so far. I got out of the house, ate healthy, saw people, and some exciting things happened that I can’t share yet. I find myself, as 2018 progresses, rea

Hair is a huge part of our identities. The cut, colour, and style express who we are to the world. So why wouldn’t we want our hair to look its best? Today I’m sharing the three products I’ve been using lately that have been keeping my locks healthy and beautiful – so much to the point when I got a haircut last week the stylist was amazed it had been so long since my last trim. 3 Products for Healthy, Gorgeous Hair While this post is not sponsored, blogger was given free prod

This week has been one of the best weeks in forever. Actually, it might have been one of the best of 2017. It renewed my faith in good things and made me a little less cynical. My therapist would be very proud. While the last few weeks have been me stressing over finding a new apartment, I am very happy to announce I found a new apartment this week. I’ve been scrambling to find a roommate/affordable apartment, and by the hand of God I found a place on Tuesday that was pretty

This post is in partnership with Franck Provost Paris. All opinions are bloggers own #ad Ever since moving to Portland, my hair has become more of a nuisance than I could imagine. Think dry, coarse, frizzy strands that have made getting ready much harder. With this problem, when Franck Provost Paris reached out to me about solving my problem with their new line, I was excited to try it out to see if it could fix my unhappy locks. Before I get into my experience with the Franc

About a year ago I started to not wash my hair every day. While I’ve had a lot of slip-ups due to moving and a big change in my daily schedule, I’ve switched back to washing every other day and my strands have never felt healthier. About a month ago I noticed my ‘do was more frizzy than ever. I did some research and saw that it was likely due to my ends getting dried out, especially from the hotter weather and constant washing. Which was no bueno. After trial and error, I’ve

To say that Portland is hot would be an understatement. We’re all struggling to keep cool and any place with AC is considered a luxury. The heat has officially landed in the PNW. Now that it’s warm, it is a constant struggle for me to stay cool. With my thick, straight hair, the heat makes my hair hang heavy and stick to my skin. That’s why updos are essential to my summer survival. From braids, buns, and ponytails, they are my saviours. Today I’ve shared the five styles I us

It has been quite the week for me. First there was turning 22 (yes, I have officially become the butt of a Taylor Swift song) and then there was preparing for a big meeting that I would give a 8/10. Out of all of this excitement, I’m ready for a nice big nap and some gluten-free cupcakes. But with all of these big things going on, I’ve got to be ready for photos and seeing lots of people in person. So my hair needs to be in tip top shape! That’s why I am sharing my favourite

Have you ever gotten a bad haircut? The better question is, when was the last time you got a good haircut? Unless you trust your hairdresser with your life, you normally go into a haircut very nervous. This person has the potential to ruin – or make – your hair. And often when the stylist isn’t familiar with your head, it ends bad. Last weekend I got a bad haircut. It’s not like she shaved off all of my hair, but I’m 90% sure the bangs she gave me and the bangs I asked for ar

Junior year of high school a girl in my class told me she washed her hair once a week and instantly I was so disgusted I no longer wanted to sit next to her. Yes, I am a wash-my-hair-every-day kind of girl. I have the kind of hair that even when I break all the hair rules (washing every day, blow drying every day, not using heat protectant, bleaching, etc.) whenever I go into the salon I am told that I have healthy, beautiful hair. Even when I had two years of grown out ombre

As I’ve ventured more into my love of products and beauty in the blog, I often get asked about my routine and what I use on a daily basis. These questions come up enough (and I will read any post that has the words “daily” or “routine” in it) and I’ve finally got a set daily routine so I figured it was time I shared exactly what makes the magic here on The Enthusiast. From what I use in the shower, to those final finishing touches, here’s exactly how I go from drab to fab on

While I love trying out new products and using about every sample the store gives away, there are some tried and true products that will always be in my routine. Today I’ve compiled a list of the products that have been staples in my beauty routine for years now. Some of them are more recent than others, but every single one is something that I think is necessary for me to look (and feel) my best. These products have gotten me through the rough times (Hello, finals week with

Happy birthday week to me! My birthday is one of my favourites days of the year (isn’t it everybody’s?) because I like to spend my birthday with friends and family creating beautiful memories. And this year was no different! Because I can now legally purchase alcohol (and yes, I now have the art of pulling out my ID gracefully) this week has just been very different, and very fun, compared to past. Not to say alcohol is the most fun thing ever, but it opens you up to some thi

As the sun finally starts to peak out and college campuses around the country are littered with shorts and floral skirts, it’s time to mix up our beanies and long tresses with some more Spring-appropriate hairstyles. While we mix up our fashion as the seasons change, we often forget that our hair is just as important as those flowers bloom. If it’s not for trends, then it’s because keeping cool in the heat is important. It’s hard to wear the same hair for 12 months a year. Th

When I was 15 I used to abuse the heck out of my hair. Blow dry and curl every day, not use heat protectant, using hair tools on wet hair, etc. If it was bad for your hair, you name it. I went into my hairdresser for a trim and she commented on how healthy and nice my hair was, and almost had a heart attack when I told her about my hair habits. I was naturally blessed with nice hair, but that is when I was 15. Now I’m about to round out my 20th year of life and my hair is no

Who else is ready to recover from the Favourites Friday hiatus? After spending much too much time not doing a Favourites Friday, I have a big list of favourites that I’m just waiting to share with you! It’s been a crazy few weeks (Christmas, New Years, winter break, the blog turning five, etc.) and I’m ready to get back into the normal swing of things. And by normal, I mean the enthusiastic! This week’s favourites are all the products that I have sampled/tried/purchased/etc.

At 8:01 every morning I leave my apartment to spend 20 minutes in the blazing heat on my walk to work. And by 8:23 when I walk into my office my hair is matted to my neck in the grossest way possible. This is not the way to live a life! The trick to stopping this horrible way of life is to style my hair in a way that the heat has no effect. That’s why I’ve decided to share my six favourite hairstyles that keep my hair away from my sweaty neck and still look great for that wor

As we approach finals week, I find myself struggling to make my hair look decent. Actually I’m struggling to look anything other than sleep-deprived and sickly. And as looking decent is important, it’s time we find some easy ways to do so. After doing some research, and playing around with my hair, I have found six hairstyles that look (more than) decent and are easy enough for a busy time like finals. Shall we take a look? 12 Hairstyles That Look Like You Put Effort In When

I woke up Sunday morning in a bit of a panic. Where long, brown hair usually fell in front of my face as I slumbered, for some reason I had small, blonde tufts tickling my nose. It took me a minute to remember that, yeah, I revamped my hair. I came, I saw, I ombréd http://t.co/rt6EqGuj5Y — Morgan Hegarty (@PotatoesHegarty) May 4, 2014 The decision to cut my hair shorter and ombré it wasn’t something that I ever saw myself doing until last week. Actually, I never saw myself dy