This content was created in collaboration with P&G, where I serve as an Herbal Essences brand ambassador. As usual, every opinion and thought shared here is completely my own.
Throw away the labels and live life by your own rules! Through my experiences, I've discovered that the world is far from binary. Who hasn't encountered the phrase 'dumb blonde'? We're in 2018—it's past time to let go of stereotypes that box us in. You can be a sharp entrepreneur while sporting a bikini. You can conquer the Himalayas and still step out in heels on a Friday evening. It may sound trite, but you truly can become whatever you aspire to be.
The key is to reshape labels and challenge expectations!
I partnered with Herbal Essences because their motto—'let life in'—resonates with me. Since I started The Blonde Abroad six years ago, I've made it my goal to encourage all of you to do just that. I understand the trap of constantly planning ahead and neglecting the small pleasures. It's all too simple to overlook life's magic and the marvels of travel when you're never truly in the here and now.
Travel has reshaped my entire existence. It has altered my worldview and deepened my appreciation for life's simple delights. It has also led me to adopt a more streamlined beauty regimen! Given my heavy presence on social media, I'm well aware of the daily pressure to appear perfect. Dressing up can be enjoyable, but it's hardly my top concern while traveling.
My hair is usually loose, natural, and unrestrained. That's precisely why I reach for Herbal Essences. Their formulas suit a jet-setting way of life that frequently involves plenty of un-Instagrammable moments.
After logging over 2,000 hours in the air across the last six years, I've mastered the absolute essentials I need to survive. I exist out of luggage and 3.4-ounce containers—and I've fully adopted the wash-and-go approach!
Why spend an hour in front of a mirror when an entire world awaits discovery?
During my travels, I've stumbled upon countless fascinating beauty tricks that women have relied on for centuries. In Hawaii, I found out that coconut works wonders as a multi-purpose remedy for both hair and scalp. In Morocco, I uncovered the power of Argan Oil, a single ingredient that serves as a beauty staple for skin and hair alike.
Given the abundance of vivid natural hues and captivating scents around us, why would anyone choose synthetic products? I adore that the new bio:renew line from Herbal Essences celebrates natural components (free of parabens, gluten, silicone, and artificial colors) and, most importantly, delivers remarkably effective formulas. Inspired by plants, fruits, flowers, and herbs, the bio:renew collection is a perfect match for my travel-tired hair.
I've taken the Herbal Essences bio:renew collection across the globe.
In rain, snow, and dry deserts alike, the bio:renew shampoos and conditioners kept my hair soft, touchable, and vibrant.
There's a freeing feeling in having a straightforward hair care regimen that I genuinely enjoy, and it has helped me accept myself, imperfections included. As The Blonde Abroad, my hair is a core part of who I am and it has turned into a source of strength. It's another avenue for me to defy expectations and exceed what others thought possible—exactly the inspiration I hope to pass on to other women.
