Leilah Gainey
Bio
Hello! I'm a passionate writer and cosmetologist, and I'm always looking for ways to inform readers and clients about all the beauty and diversity of products, methods, and tips of the trade!
Stories (6/0)
Signs Your Shampoo and Conditioner Just Aren't Cutting It
It's the beginning of December, and the weather is starting to finally cool down in my home state of South Carolina, and as is normal during the winter months, my hair is beginning to dry up. I have to load my hair up with conditioner because it gets soaked up so fast.
By Leilah Gaineyabout a year ago in Blush
Five Common Haircare Myths Answered
I’ve been a cosmetologist for almost five years now, and over the course of my time I have had many crazy questions, theories, and other generally strange information thrown at me from clients demanding answers. From skipping conditioner to washing your hair with mayonnaise, I like to think I’ve heard it all at least once at this point.
By Leilah Gainey2 years ago in Blush
A Cosmetologist’s Guide for Skincare
We’ve all wondered how exactly celebrities stay looking as flawless as they do. And we’ve all probably wondered what can we do to get that same supple, smooth, radiant skin without breaking the bank. Well, have no fear, because I am about to explain the how, when, and what to use, all learned from my experience as an cosmetologist.
By Leilah Gainey2 years ago in Blush
Store Bought or Salon Shelf?
Have you ever been sitting in a salon chair, eyes closed, relaxing as a hairdresser was applying styling product to your hair just before blow drying? And as they were explaining the product she was using and why, have you ever asked, “Can I get something like that at Walmart/Target/Sally Beauty?”
By Leilah Gainey2 years ago in Blush
Fact or Fiction: Chopping Off Your Split Ends
Coming to you from my bed, watching Netflix, with my hair wrapped in a towel, is my very first article for Vocal. Okay so, I know most of you guys have heard something similar to, “If you want your hair to grow faster, you need to keep your split ends trimmed”.
By Leilah Gainey2 years ago in Blush
The TRESemmé Lawsuit In a Nutshell
So, before I go into detail about this class action lawsuit, I want to remind everyone as they read this article that this case is still open and no verdict has been decided yet. This is entirely based on what has been published so far.
By Leilah Gainey2 years ago in Blush