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A Simple Holiday Hair Tradition

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When I was a little girl, before every big event or holiday I would ask my mom for what I called “Barbie Hair.” After my evening bath she would braid my hair into a bunch of tiny braids that would dry in place overnight. I would wake up, take the ponytail holders out and my hair would be wavy and crimped. It was essentially today’s version of beach waves. It was especially important we had this hairdo in place for Christmas! Here I am with my fancy hair at a birthday one year. (I’m on the left.)

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I thought it would be sweet to start this tradition with my own daughter, now that she is getting older and her hair has grown to a point she can have long braids. Sure, I could just use a wave iron or even a curling iron but that isn’t as fun! Waking up to unveil your awesome hair is just way more exciting than sitting under a curling iron for 30 minutes.

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The fun thing is that your braiding skills can be as sub-par as mine. The kids have no idea and the waves come out awesome whether you are great at braids or not.

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Garnier® Whole Blends™ Color Care Shampoo with Argan Oil & Cranberry extracts is my new favorite. They are paraben-free and gentle to use every day, even on my little girl’s hair. While she (of course) does not have color treated hair like I do, it makes her hair shine and smell amazing. I love the cranberry scent this time of year. For me, it helps keep my color intact longer.

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Another great thing I love about the Garnier® Whole Blends™ hair care line is that the bottles are made of recyclable PET plastic with 30% Post-Consumer Recycled waste and is produced in a facility committed to sustainability, reducing its waste and water consumption per unit by approximately 58% and 47% respectively, since 2005.

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It’s good for your hair, and good for the world.

 

 

Liz Nieman

Liz is a just a mom trying to keep it real about how little she sleeps, how often she gets puked on and how much she loves them. You can find her here every day writing about real-mom moments.

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  1. Will G says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    I just pat my hair down and I am good to go … so no traditions!

    Reply
  2. Will G says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    https://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/799395535278854145

    Reply
  3. Nicole Martin says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    I put coconut oil on my hair once a week and let it sit for a couple hours… It makes it soooooo soft and full of moisture!!

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    My mom used to curl my hair every Christmas, and now I continue the tradition by curling my niece’s hair!

    Reply
  5. Natalie says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/799436323518054400

    Reply
  6. Mita says

    November 18, 2016 at 11:28 am

    https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/799665569368772610

    Reply
  7. Mita says

    November 18, 2016 at 11:29 am

    I use coconut oil during cooler months.

    Reply
  8. Mami2jcn says

    November 18, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    I like to braid my daughter’s hair during the holidays.

    Reply
  9. Mami2jcn says

    November 18, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/799755263548866561

    Reply
  10. Kelly D says

    November 18, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    I like to put my daughter’s hair up and I put a pretty Christmas bow in her hair.

    Reply
  11. Kelly D says

    November 18, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/799763799557414917

    Reply
  12. Julie Wood says

    November 18, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    I love getting my hair cut and styled for the Holidays with blond highlights. Really makes me feel good when I get a new hair style!

    Reply
  13. Julie Wood says

    November 18, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/799774537235582976

    Reply
  14. Elena says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    I curl my hair for the holidays

    Reply
  15. Elena says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/799783685662720000

    Reply
  16. Cheryl B says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I don’t have a true hair tradition, but we do try to make it looks great on Christmas.

    Reply
  17. Cheryl B says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    https://mobile.twitter.com/arress83/status/799785941942538241

    Reply
  18. heather says

    November 18, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    My favorite holiday hair tradition is to wear my hair up and a shade darker.

    Reply
  19. heather says

    November 18, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    https://twitter.com/myway070/status/799815720146063360

    Reply
  20. Dana Rodriguez says

    November 19, 2016 at 1:48 am

    I rock a sloppy bun!

    Reply
  21. Dana Rodriguez says

    November 19, 2016 at 1:56 am

    https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/799883519866638337

    Reply
  22. Jessie C. says

    November 20, 2016 at 11:32 am

    We like to braid hair during holidays.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

    Reply
  23. Jessie C. says

    November 20, 2016 at 11:33 am

    tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/800391058769125377

    Reply
  24. Rachel says

    November 21, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    My favorite holiday hair tradition is to curl my hair and then pin up a section with a holiday inspired barrette/clip.

    Reply
  25. Rachel says

    November 21, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    https://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/800871657292333056

    Reply
  26. Angela Saver says

    December 3, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    My favorite holiday hair tradition is to either put my daughter’s hair in braids or put our hair up in buns with pretty Christmas bows!

    Andysavi.Mom@gmail.com

    Reply
  27. organisation mariage 95 says

    December 11, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Fine way of describing, and good paragraph
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  28. Elizabeth pergande says

    December 23, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I like to wear my hair in an updo with some holiday bling!

    Reply
  29. Elizabeth pergande says

    December 23, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/812373586702991360

    Reply
  30. Heather Lopez says

    December 23, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    I love putting my hair up in updos during the holidays.

    Reply
  31. Kristen says

    December 24, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I don’t really have a holiday hair tradition….but it seems this time of year is the only time I put my hair up under a warm hat when we go out and don’t worry about messing it up.

    Reply
  32. Kristen says

    December 24, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/812739605921349632

    Reply
  33. icefairy says

    December 29, 2016 at 3:02 am

    My favorite holiday hair tradition is to try a new hair style during the holidays.

    Reply
  34. Thomas Murphy says

    December 30, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I don’t have any holiday hair traditions.

    Reply
  35. Thomas Murphy says

    December 30, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/814959581533241348

    Reply
  36. Latanya says

    December 30, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I do not currently have one

    Reply
  37. Latanya says

    December 30, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/815013604583997440

    Reply
  38. Barbara Montag says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    I started a new hair tradition is Christmas.
    I added a red and a green hair extension to my hair – talk about fun!
    thank you

    Reply
  39. Barbara Montag says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/815056443229532160

    Reply
  40. Tabathia B says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    To get my hair wash and deep conditioned and then have it braided

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  41. Tabathia B says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/815065886759550976

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  42. Kathryn C says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:

    https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/815299000308011008

    Reply
  43. Kathryn C says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    #SweepstakesEntry- comment

    never really had any favorite holiday hair traditions but this year I tried clip in hair extensions and I really love the look!

    Reply
  44. Susan Smith says

    December 31, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    I curl my hair for the holidays.

    Reply
  45. Susan Smith says

    December 31, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/815305695549673472

    Reply
  46. Heidi B says

    December 31, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    We use hot rollers passed down from grandma for the girls and ladies in the family.

    Reply
  47. Heidi B says

    December 31, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    Twitter Entry https://twitter.com/zanderbear/status/815388828831780864

    Reply
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