©2022 Sheri Thompson
Your Fairy Hair Care Guide
A little magic, a little intention, and your sparkle could last for months.
Fairy hair rewards the people who tend it gently. The guide below is everything I've learned in years of tying tinsel into hair — what helps it linger, what cuts its life short, and what's simply out of anyone's hands. Read it through once, then come back when you need a refresher.
The Magic & The Truth
Fairy Hair tinsel is tied - one knot results in two strands - to a single strand of hair on your head. That's the secret behind its shimmer, and also what makes it wonderfully seamless, as if it's got it's own follicle, growing right alongside your natural hair.
Nine times out of ten, my knots don't slip. When the fairy hair falls out, head hair is attached - which means the magic held as long as it could.
Everything else? That's where you come in.
Magic Begins From Within
Your hair tells the story of what's happening inside your body. Stress, hormones, diet, and sleep all affect how your hair grows, sheds, and holds onto a little extra sparkle. The healthier your hair, thelonger the magic lingers.
A Word on Longevity
Fairy Hair can last anywhere from two weeks to several months - sometimes much longer. The clients whose tinsel defies all odds are the ones who tend their hair with love and intention. The more you nurture it, the longer it glows.
Your Magic
A Practical Guide to Hair That Holds.
Washing - The Foundation of Everything
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Drench the hair throroughly before shampooing - no lather? Add more water, not more product.
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Wash in two passes: roots and scalp first, then lengths and ends.
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Always choose sulfate-free, paraben-free shampoo - harsh chemicals cause breakage that mimics hair loss.
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A silicone scalp massager exfoliates, boosts blood flow, and encourages helthy new growth.
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Distribute conditioner with a Wet Brush, leave three minutes while you wash your body, and rinse thoroughly.
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Once a month, a baking soda cleanser resets your scalp and tresses beautifully.
Drying & Brushing - Handle With Care
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Always use a brush designed for wet hair - the Wet Brush is a favorite for good reason.
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Swap your cotton towel for a microfiber wrap - gentler, more efficient, kinder to every strand.
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Wet hair is at its most vulnerable - treat it like the delicate thing it is.
Styling - A Few Golden Rules
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Never bind wet hair with elastics - bobbles and scrunchies only.
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Never sleep on wet hair. It's a leading cause of preventable breakage.
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Ease up on the tight high ponytail as an everyday style - repeated tension causes damage.
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Always apply heat protectant before any hot tool touches your hair.
Lost Strand Policy
Lost strands within the first week? Bring back the pieces and I'll weave them back in - no charge. After one week, replacement aren't possible as too many variables come into play.
The Bottom Line
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You can't control the shedding cycle of every strand of hair. But you can control what goes into keeping it healthy and sparkling.
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Tend your hair with gratitude and love, and it will respond accordingly.