Manes by Mell on LTK

For Mother’s Day, I wanted to show my mom how beautiful (and easily achievable) her natural hair is. All in favour of her retiring her blow dried ponytail for this beautiful built-in style she was born with, say PREACH! Products: Aveda be curly advanced curl perfecting primer Aveda botanical repair bond building styling cream Bounce Curl patented EdgeLift define brush. Discount code: MELL10 AG Care mousse gel Dyson supersonic nural hairdryer Curlsmith flawless finish hairspray To all the selfless, beautiful mama’s, I hope you are showered in all the love this weekend. Happy Mothers Day 🩷🩷🩷💐 LTKOver40 LTKMothersDay LTKgrwm

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be curly advanced™ curl perfecting primer | Aveda | Aveda (US)

botanical repair™ bond-building styling creme | Aveda (US)

AG Care Mousse Gel Extra-Firm Curl Retention | Ulta

Dyson Limited Edition Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer in Amber Silk | Sephora (US)

Curlsmith Flexible Hold Flawless Finish Hairspray 10 oz / 283 ml | Sephora (US)

Same product reccs, different year — from a hairstylist 💇‍♀️
I’ve personally used, emptied, and recommended these products to my family and friends… so of course I’m sharing them with you!! These are all cruelty-free picks 🐰
🛒Linking the full list of products in my LTK !

Now, PSA time: A sale doesn’t mean you buy things you don’t need (yes, I’m talking to you). If you’ve been lusting over a product for months, or it’s your holy grail and you’re restocking, then by all means — shop away. Just shop responsibly! (The call is coming from inside the house Mell…)

🗓️ Sephora Savings Event: 10/31–11/10
💸 Use code EVERYTHING at checkout.

Questions about any other products at Sephora you’ve had your eye on? Leave me a comment or question — I’ll happily answer! 🤍

Honey, I’m so confident in this routine I can use products I’ve never tried and STILL get the results I want.

It’s all about the #ManesbyMell method 🎀
📣Say it with me: 👏PREP 👏STYLE 👏FINISH !!

1️⃣ prep. Clarifying shampoo to remove any buildup causing the hair to be stiffened. Then a deeply hydrating hair mask (really liking this one from @mane_____ !!)

For maaximum product penetration, turn the heat up and add some steam. @thesteambar has a microwaveable steam cap that stays warm for up to 20min.

Don’t use that cold water nonsense. Rinse your conditioner with warm water but also dont loaft after — start styling right away or at least apply your leave in conditioner while the hair is deeply nourished, layer on the moisture. I love a spray to thoroughly saturate my hair, and the @fentyhair the water boi is one of my go-to’s (also for its incredible scent)

2️⃣style. Pick your own adventure based on your texture. Coarse, thick hair that needs more control and cushioning, apply a curl cream. Then for more hold and body, apply a volumizing mousse if desired — you can also target 🎯specific areas of you don’t want too much mousse because aerosols are too drying. First time using @designmehair btw!

Fine haired curlies, you can skip the curl cream and just use mousse if you’ve properly prepped.

Brush style with the right tool according to your texture and desired results. I’m so obsessed with the new @bouncecurl volume brush I’m going to give them away to you!

Diffusing is non-negotiable if you want bounce. Minimize frizz and hair damage with my trustee @dysonbeauty supersonic r

3️⃣ finish. Use a hair oil/serum while the hair is dry, but not dried out* to actually help lock in the moisture and provide overall softness.

And if you’ve gone too soft off the deep end, apply hairspray or dry texture spray (this one is from @evahairnyc )

If it sounds like a lot I promise it’s not because do it once and do it right, it will last you 3+ nights (with the proper overnight protection @keypbeautiful )

Don’t follow any of these instructions if you want crunchy hair, but do follow me for more curly hair routines,

Pro tip: sleep with your gel cast to keep your curls even better the next day and NEVER skip those bedtime affirmations… #BonnetTime #KEYPasleep #curlyhair

My mom’s annual curl day - 2026 routine!

Back and easier because as much as I love doing her hair, I want HER to feel confident enough to achieve this on her own. With summer coming up, fighting curls in the midst of heat and humidity doesn’t make sense. This is the best routine for longevity, bounce, and shine.

Products:
@tangleteezerus Continuous Mist Spray Bottle
@bouncecurl Thermal Guard Weightless Leave-In + Hydra-Lite Styling Cream
NEW @bouncecurl Slick-Flex Define EdgeLift (combining detangling and curl defining in one tool
@marcanthonyhaircare Strictly Curls Styling Foam
@dysonhair Supersonic r hairdryer
@aveda Miraculous Oil + Air Control Light Hold hairspray
@keypbeautiful KEYP Asleep bonnet in Midnight Navy

#LTKover50style #LTKbeauty #LTKfamily

Me in 2 minutes because I spent the rest of my time getting everyone else ready 🤗

The ease of a hair slinky/invisibobble remains unmatched. Keeps my hair in place, without the headache or stretching my curls. Loose and romantic updos for the win 🏆

Do you think this is appropriate for a baby shower? 🤰

Curl refresher: @marcanthonyhaircare strictly curls
Texture spray: @aveda

Every Curl routine needs a nighttime ritual 💤 and tired moms need their beauty sleep with @KEYP

#LTKmomlife #LTKBeauty #LTKMothersDay

Styling my momma! Using @Pattern Beauty interchangeable curling iron

#LTKmorningroutine #LTKMothersDay #LTKBeauty

Curling my braided hair to refine the look but keep the essence and NOT overdo it with the heat 👏
@Pattern Beauty

#LTKBeauty

My order from the Sephora Savings Event is HERE #unboxing #haul

Slick back on curly hair in the *least* damaging way possible🙏

Products:
@olaplex no.5 leave in
@bouncecurl smoothing bristle brush + define brush (discount code MELL10)
@agcare1989 infrastructure pomade
@evahairnyc hydrating leave in
@aveda treatment foam, coil definer gel, and air control hairspray
@dysonbeauty supersonic r hairdryer

Is there any other way? Prove me wrong….

@keypbeautiful KEYP asleep bonnet 💤

#GURWM #nightroutine #curlyhair

If I could turn back time🎤🙌 Comment SING I’ll send you my mic stand and root clips

PS yes it supports the @dysonbeauty supersonic r, nural, and original hairdryer. I’ve used it for all of them and this hack has saved me for years 😂

#curlyhair #manesbymell #hairhack

The ONLY time I’ll use a curling wand on curly hair… is your wedding day 💍

And even then? Just for a few strategic touch-ups. Tread lightly—less is more.

If you’re in the market for a great iron, this one has interchangeable barrels for multi-dimensional, multi-pattern curls that actually look like they’re growing from your scalp. PRO-TIP: alternate directions mid-curl, and switch the technique every section for the most organic look. LMK if you want a tutorial!

Comment WEDDING and I’ll send you the link 🔗

But brides—your natural curls are already enough. The real goal isn’t “fixing” your hair, it’s preparing it months in advance so it thrives on the big day.

If your wedding is coming up, your healthy hair journey starts NOW.

Should I drop a bridal curl prep series? 👀 #curlybride #weddingseason

bad skin week, so I’m documenting it 📣

i picked up the @fentyskin blemish defeat’r during the last @sephora sale and didn’t really need it until… this week?? it was a NEED. The way it sits under makeup🤏🤏🤏so flat

i still love @theinkeylist patches for no-makeup days / overnight because they’re so thin, but this is my new go-to for under a full beat 💄

if you wanna try it, i’ll send the link + my fave patches—just comment “PEEL”

now go wash your face. goodnight @keypbeautiful #KEYPasleep 💤

#acneprone #blemishes #pimplepatch

The silkiest press of my life! This is the best routine I’ve tried for straightening curly hair & maintaining it.

Tried and true one and done for curly, blowout, straight hair, any styling routine 🙌

A mistletoe-approved lip combo ✅ for long lasting lips
@HudaBeauty lip contour stains in soft nude, toasty brown, and warm brown + Huda lip liner pencil in warm brown.
@urbandecay 24/7 eye pencil in beige flag.
@TooFaced pillow balm.
@tartecosmetics maracuja juicy lip #lipcombo

PRO tip: when you run out of ornaments, decorate with hair clips 🤭😂

I can’t believe it took me this long to decorate my home office/studio with its own Christmas tree but could this BE any more ME? I might just have to keep it year round!

This was so easy to assemble (unlike my family’s 28 year old one from White Rose😂) AND it was on sale. Tree + most of my ornaments are from @michaelsstores , tea advent calendar + mug and steeper from @davidstea , and bonnet from @keypbeautiful .

I’ll link everything in my LTK!

The finishing touches ✨
@sexyhair big powder play lite
@olaplex no.7
@aveda air control hairspray
@hudabeauty easy bake powder
@danessamyricksbeauty light work volume eyeshadow palette
@anastasiabeverlyhills eyeshadow palette
@rarebeauty lip liner in gifted + gloss in dazzle
Dress @revolveclothing @runwaythelabel
Earrings @mango
Purse @staud.clothing
Perfume @phlur Golden Rule

The gift of the Afro pick 🪮 — the tool that keeps on giving bigger, better hair days.

Pick the right pick for you 👇
〰️Wavy hair: wider spaces between teeth
➿Coily hair: tighter spaces between teeth
My personal picks are linked in my LTK!

⚠️Note: if your roots are straighter or smoother (with less curl), this routine — especially phase one — might not give the same results! Focus instead on:
✨ styling and setting your curls for max root volume
✨ using thickening or texturizing products
✨ massaging your scalp
✨ and using techniques that mimic teasing/backcombing (without brushing out the curl!)

Remember; the bigger the hair, the harder they stare 💫
#curlyhair #protip #manesbymell

It’s all in the finishing touches ✨ deets👇
@onesize on til dawn spf 28 setting spray
@aveda miraculous hair oil and air control hairspray
@josiemaran golden hour argan oil body butter
@nestnewyork Madagascar vanilla perfume oil
@burberry goddess eau de parfum
@lanolips 101 ointment multi balm
@itsamandapasceri hot date

Captivating curls are a gift✨ #avedapartner
My @aveda 3-step curl routine is all wrapped up in a limited-edition holiday set. Discover this year’s gifts to treat yourself or someone special — shop now at Aveda.

It’s sparkle season ✨ and between The Iconic Shine Set from @olaplex and Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event, I’m set for a season of styling without the damage 💅🏽 #ad
Because let’s state the facts — the more we style our hair, the more it needs care 💆🏽‍♀️

The set includes full sizes of OLAPLEX Nº.6 Bond Smoother + Nº.7 Bonding Oil— the ultimate duo for smooth, shiny, frizz-free hair with 72-hour frizz control and lasting shine 💫 all powered by the OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™ to strengthen and protect from heat.

I use them on both wet and dry hair — they work for every hair type, which makes this the perfect gift set 🎁

I’ll be stocking up during Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event (Oct 31–Nov 10) — don’t forget to use code EVERYTHING and shop The Iconic Shine Set, only at @sephoracanada 💖

#OLAPLEX #SephoraSavingsEvent #OLAPLEXpartner

My current curly hair routine + the hottest I’ve looked #curlyhair #curls #haircare

My current makeup routine with a Valentine’s Day twist that includes lots red tones 🫶🏻

#LTKstyletip #LTKbeauty

Deep vampy makeup but make it cutesy! I love the rose & violet tones 💖

Shadow shades:
Smashbox Cream Shadow Violet as a base
SC Pro Nudes: Lily, satin, sunkissed

This wash day was too bangin not to share!
Washed & treated my scalp with @briogeo
Deep conditioned with @soldejaneiro
Styled with @briogeo
Finished with @verbproducts
http://liketk.it/3h8Hr #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Lemon, not sour 🍋
Colours used on my eyes:
@onesize visionary:
-Taupe Of My Game (crease)
-Matcha (outer corner)
-Olive It! (lid)
-Manila Sanda (blend up to brow)

@rarebeauty confidence:
- Boost (inner corner)
- Elevate (bottom lash line)
http://liketk.it/3fRKm #liketkit @liketoknow.it