{31 Days of Going Green} Day 4: DIY Dry Shampoo

Want an easy, low-maintance way to keep your hair fresh and fabulous in between washings? Then try this DIY dry shampoo recipe! It's not only fun, but you can also feel good about cutting back on water and saving energy.

Here's what my hair looked like immediately after brushing out the shampoo. Though a little greasy, I loved how shiny and soft the shampoo made my hair feel. 

So there you have my first DIY project documented on camera. More to come this week!

xx WelltoDo

For the entire collection of posts in our {31 Days of Going Green} series, click here!

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{GIVEAWAY} BE PRETTY

First there was the scrunchie. Then the Topsy Tail. And don’t even get us started on Bumpits and EZ Combs {which we sadly used 20% off Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons to purchase}. Clearly it’s time to quit being head cases and start keeping it classy with statement-making headwear from Mila Rose Designs. 

Chicagoland-based Melissa outfits her high-fashion bands with strips of satin, chiffon, and lace. Oversized fabric flowers and fluff clusters add Chanel-like embellishment. Sooo lovely.  

The designs, available on Etsy and at Henri Bendel, are not for timid ladies. One of our favorites: The “fabulously oversized” Dita instantly adds height and drama... and was also worn by Alicia Broussard in her {Miss u. Dig u. Love u.} music video.

Melissa’s sister, Laura, is equally fabulous. She designs gorgeous cowls with vintage buttons as well as cute crocheted bow hats.   

Fabulously pretty, right? Well you can be, too! 

Mila Rose Designs has generously offered this “Tangerine Dream” headband for one lucky Well to Do pretty.  

For entry:  

1) Fan both Well to Do & Mila Rose Designs on Facebook and

2) Leave a comment here on the blog letting us know you’re a fan of both. Note: only comments will be entered into the random drawing. Contest is open now through Friday, March 25th at midnight. 

"Be pretty!"

xx Well to Do

For the next two weeks Mila Rose Designs will be donating 20% of all sales to assist those in need in Japan. Use code SAVEJAPAN for free shipping!

{DIY} BRAID-A-LICIOUS

Longer days and milder temps can only mean one thing…spring is in the air! Unless, of course, you live in New England.  

Looking for a way to celebrate spring and incorporate some spring trends even if you’re not quite ready to ditch the warmer clothes just yet? How about a new spring ‘do? Even better-how about a new spring hair 'do that doesn’t require a trip to the salon?  

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 New York Spring Fashion Week featured models sporting braids in all shapes and styles, many of which are easy to style at home. Try a sleek and sporty braid at the hairline featured at the Lacoste show (pictured above) or a Lauren Conrad headband braid (below). 

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 French braid challenged? Then here’s a how-to video to ensure you don’t miss out on being braid-a-licious. 

 xx Well to Do

Check back in tomorrow for a fab hair accessory giveaway {sold on Etsy as well as Henri Bendel's in NYC}!

{GIVEAWAY} HAIR THERAPY

In an unassuming building on a busy street in Bangor, Maine lies The New Hair Revue: a salon of substance, style and personality. Inside you will find Suz's beloved hair stylist, Angie Plummer, along with her crew: Angela, Charity, Debbie, Jennie, Lois, Tina, and Suzanne.

Charity & Angie

Here they will chat you up while playing it real {they are stylists, shampoo gals, receptionists, DJs and baristas}. Passionate about hair, makeup and bargain shopping, The New Hair Revue girls believe hair should not only be beautiful but also clean. Which is why they use and promote BIOMEGA, a new, professional, and affordable haircare line by Aquage.

Consisting of three different regimes - Moisture, Silk and Volume - this salon-exclusive line claims the difference in its products is the breakthrough technology of their cross-linked polymeric grid. The line is also free of sulfates, parabens, gluten and sodium chloride.

Not only is Angie fabulous, she's also very generous! In celebration of Well to Do's "have better hair" weeks, Angie is offering three BIOMEGA regimes for three different Well to Doers {one regime per winner}! 

For entry: Comment on Facebook about which regime you think would work best for your hair. Giveaway is open now through Friday at midnight, and the three random winners will be announced over the weekend.

xx Well to Do

For more information about BIOMEGA or to make an appointment, call Angie Plummer at 207-947-8998.

The New Hair Revue, 1009 Ohio Street, Bangor

{DIY} DO THIS AT HOME

Let’s face it: A keratin treatment isn’t in the cards these days. You really just need to fill your gas tank. Or save up for a Sea Bag. Or start planning a Fiji vacation next year in 2020.

We’d hate to have your hair suffer from such savings. Which is why we turned to Suz’s hair stylist {Angie the Ahmazing} and Beauty 411 for three frugal and easy at-home treatments to deep condition your locks.

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1.  Avocado Deep Conditioner Hair Mask - Use 1 small jar of mayonnaise and 1/2 avocado. Mix the ingredients, smooth into head being careful to work it to the ends. Use shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in and leave on for 20 minutes.

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 2.  Mayonnaise Your Hair - Apply 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to your dry hair, work in really well, cover your head with a plastic wrap, and let it set for about 15 minutes.

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 3.  Olive Oil Hair Mask - Combine 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 tablespoons of olive oil together. Apply thoroughly and then cover with plastic wrap and set for 15 minutes.

These treatments work on any type of hair and are safe enough for those with sensitive scalps as well. 


Go on and get conditioning! 
xx Well to Do

Check back in tomorrow for a *big* Bio Mega give-a-way! Triple winners!

HAPPY, HAPPY HAIRDO

Growing your hair out always seems like a good idea. Until you realize the number of bobby pins and headbands it takes to wrangle your locks into a respectable ‘do. Then there’s always that cowlick. And don’t even get Suz started on post-partum re-growth...

Luckily, cute-as-a-button designer Amanda Aileen Fisher of Charlotte, NC has a line of hair accessories to help ease wayward tresses through the painful transition. Made from pieces of vintage and salvaged fabrics from Amanda’s scrap bin, hairdo dads are attached to a bobby pin and measure 1.75" in diameter. They come on a card made from recycled boxes and are hand-embossed with a fun name.

Says Amanda on her Etsy shop, “The bob, the pixie, the beehive, the bouffant, the feathered flip... Whatever you have atop your head, these little hairpins will add a burst of color to any 'do.”

Want to tame your tresses - and add some dazzle! - with hairdo dad adornments? Well, it might just be your lucky day. Amanda designed three hairdo dads specifically for the wrap-up of well-to-do’s green beauty series. Take a look...

Perfect for Fall, right? We know. We want some, too! Share this post with a friend, fan Amanda’s line Verabelle on Facebook, and you’ll be entered to win!

Good luck and, as always, thanks for reading!

xx S+S

HAIRS TO PROSANTé

Santé is a French word meaning “for your health,” and Shaklee’s ProSanté hair care systems does just that — “pro”motes the health of your hair and scalp. Each ProSanté product contains Scalp Health Complex, a blend of 10 vitamins, minerals and herbs to give your locks back the luster, shine and thickness they've been missing.

ProSanté uses natural ingredients such as Vitamin B6, ginseng & green tea extracts, as well as tea tree leaf oil, and leaves out formaldehyde, dye, soap, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) and other nasty ingredients found in many hair products.

Nourishing Scalp Treatment, $30.30

A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair. ProSanté starts by normalizing the scalp with Nourishing Scalp Treatment, a natural based formula that normalizes the scalp to provide the optimal environment for thick, healthy hair.  

Two shampoos (priced at $13.75) work as a team to provide both gentle and deep cleansing while protecting hair’s natural moisture balance. 

Two conditioners (also priced at $13.75) provide both light and intensive conditioning to restore shine, strength, and volume.  

Long Lasting Finishing Spray, $13.75

A nonsticky, non-aerosol hairspray protects against UV damage as it gently preserves your hair style.  

Mix and match for your hair type or use all the products together for best results!

So here’s to fuller, healthy hair… the natural way. The Shaklee way! Want more info? As always we’re just an email away @ welltodoyou@gmail.com.

xx S+S

Images courtesy of Shaklee

GET SOME FRESH HAIR

We all want someone else’s hair. But you’re not going to go into a salon looking like you and come out looking like Jennifer Anniston. Not gonna happen. So drop that Harpers Bazaar and hand your head over to the best at Balance Hair and Body. Step into the bright, attitude-free space on South Main Street in Brewer and pause to take it all in: the stylish decor, the peace & quiet shampoo room, the filtered water with fresh lemon, the friendly faces… Then marvel at the service. Only the truly down-to-earth, earth-loving and perfectly pleasant work here.

We checked in with Balance's eco-minded owners, Mary and Tom McGary, for their top good-for-you, good-for-the-earth and good-for-your-wallet hair regime tips. Here’s what they had to say...

Wash your hair less often. If you shampoo daily, try every other day. Over washing can damage your hair, remove color, cause dry ends and a dry scalp. Skipping a day also saves you money. If your hair feels uncomfortably oily in the meantime, wear a ponytail or a thick headband―and think about what you’ll do with all that extra time in the morning!

Use sulfate free and botanical hair products. Pureology hair care products deliver gentle yet effective cleansing with the most luxurious ingredients. Sandalwood, geranium, rose, soy, chamomile, olive oil and mushroom extract all help achieve optimum results.

Make sure your dryers and irons have the most recent technologies. Qualities such as ionic, tourmaline-infused and ceramic help deliver the heat in a more effective less damaging way than older options. Balance uses GHD irons that have sensors in both plates which allows for self adjusting heat.

Foil your frizz with eco-friendly Keratin Complex Hair Therapy. Unlike its carcinogenic cousin, Keratin Complex thermally infuses much-needed keratin into the hair shaft without harsh chemicals thanks to a patented polymerization process.

Eat your way to healthier hair. If your hair is looking a little frazzled or funky, consider your eating habits. Well-to-do did some research and found that Biotin, a B vitamin found in many whole grains, rice, milk, and egg yolks is a key vitamin to make your hair stronger. A recent Women's Health article further suggested omega-3 fatty acids (such as salmon and walnuts) and vitamins E and A can also have an impact on the overall health of your scalp. Overall lesson: healthy diet = healthy hair.

Treat yourself. In celebration of well-to-do’s green beauty series, Balance is giving away THREE gift certificates to THREE lucky beauties in the greater Bangor area. Winners will receive their choice of a cut & style, 30 minute massage or manicure. Why do all this for you? Guess Balance thinks you’re worth it. Shouldn’t you?

Become a fan of Balance Hair and Body on Facebook (TELL US in the comments - also tell us if you're already a fan) or comment on this post and you'll be entered to win. The contest closes Wednesday at midnight so be sure to share the Balance love with all of your best tressed friends!

xx S+S

Images courtesy of harpersbazaar.com, balancehairandbody.com, goodhousekeeping.com, pureology.com, ghdhair.com, keratincomplex.com and nobelprize.org.