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4,000 OF YOU?!!?!? 🤯

Okay, I had to celebrate… and obviously I’m celebrating with my FAV HAIR STUFF. ✂️

I put together 4 prize bundles of some of my absolute favourite hair goodies and I’m giving them away to FOUR of you!

There are 2 of each bundle, so there will be 4 very happy badass babes taking these home. 🖤

✨ TO ENTER ✨

1. Follow Alaina - HAIRCUTTING / EXTENSION SPECIALIST
2. Like this post
3. Tag 2 friends in the comments who need some good haircare in their life
4. Save this post

✂️BONUS ENTRY: Share this post to your Instagram Story and tag me so I can see it!

I’ll use a random generator to choose 4 winners, so everyone has an equal shot! Winners announced September 07/26!

Thank you for 4,000 followers and for being here through all the fun haircuts, extension transformations, hair education, behind-the-scenes chaos and everything in between. 🖤

I seriously have to best followers & clients!!!
Now let’s give away some GOOD HAIR STUFF. ✂️🤟🏼

Good luck babes!

*** winners must be in Ontario and able to come to my suite to pick up prize***

July was so fun it was over just like that!
July photo dump!

Swimming, wonderland, lots of extensions… we finally have our gazebo set up to enjoy the backyard. Loved this fun bixie razor haircut! This giant moth was found in my backyard 🫣. Dream gym set-up in the basement! Joined an art/junk journal group…. Slammed this massive jar of pickles, yum! New set of nails… Aly ACRYLIC | TRAINING | GEL | DURHAM REGION always kills it! To top July off a collab with the talented 𝐊𝐚𝐭 | Owner Of Kat Colourist on this multicolour pixie!

Can’t wait to see what August has to offer! Enjoy your weekend everyone 🫶🏼

April really said “main character energy” and I just went with it.

A mix of behind-the-chair days, creating, learning, laughing, and actually making time for life outside of work… which felt really good.

Also feeling extra grateful for finding such an amazing work partner… when the energy matches, everything just works 🤍

Easily my favourite month of 2026 so far… and if this is the vibe, I can’t wait to see what the next few months bring.

What was your fav part of April?

It’s not just what you use… it’s how often you wash.

For most people, that sweet spot sits around every 3–5 days, with a little flexibility depending on workouts, styling, and your hair type. Wash too often and you strip the scalp of the oils it needs to stay balanced. Wait too long and you get buildup that weighs the hair down and blocks everything you’re trying to do for it. The goal is that middle ground… not too stripped, not too overloaded. Life happens and routines won’t always be perfect, but keeping your scalp clean, balanced, and healthy is what sets the foundation for beautiful, consistent hair.

We are NOT baking bread here… your hot tools don’t need to be pushing 400+.

Heat protection isn’t just a “nice to have” step, it’s what keeps your hair actually healthy while you style it. Wet hair needs protection because it’s at its most vulnerable while you’re blowdrying. That’s where you’re setting the tone for everything that comes after.

Then dry hair needs it again before hot tools because that’s the highest, most direct heat your hair is going to take. No barrier = you’re literally cooking the inside of the hair.

Keep your tools under 350, protect at both stages, and your hair will look better and last longer.

Drop a 🔥 if you want heat protector product suggestions!