• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Erika Brechtel

  • Home
  • Bio
    • About Erika
    • Press
    • Testimonials
  • Method
  • Consulting
    • Offerings
    • Featured Brands
    • Client List
  • Speaking
  • Impacting
  • Contact
dashicons-linkedin dashicons-instagram dashicons-pinterest dashicons-email
Beauty

HAIR STYLE My Must-Haves

I’m often asked about my hair, but I’ll let you in on a little secret: the main reason I have long hair is because I look terrible with short hair (round face)! The second reason is that I’m very lucky that my 1/2 Japanese side gave me good hair, which I feel I should take advantage of, right? The third reason is that I have A LOT of hair, so I’ve found that keeping it long helps to weigh it down and keep it straight. So, after many many years of hair raising experience, I will say that my current routine has been the easiest, using three fave products and a no-fail routine for seemingly effortless wavy or straight hair…

I’m a HUGE fan of UNITE hair products, thanks to my hair stylist. While I use the 7SECONDS Detangler, LAZER Straight Relaxing Fluid, and ARGAN Oil every day, I’ve used these as well and they are equally amazing:

BEACH Day for beachy waves (that smell good too!)

SHINA Liquid for that extra glossy shine

EXPANDA Dust for crazy lift at the roots

(I must point out that this is NOT a sponsored post — I really do love these products and use them religiously!)

/

For my routine, since I’m at home working during the day, after I apply the above three daily products (and have brushed it straight), I’ll twist and tie it into a bun and let it dry naturally for wavy hair. When I want to go straight, I’ll blow dry and use a flat iron (although with the LAZER Straight I often don’t even need to flat iron), but keep the top layer tied in a bun to provide some volume and a few waves around my face. Either way, release the bun when you’re ready to roll. Voilà!

What have you found that works for you? Please share!

** And don’t forget to enter to win the last “birthday month giveaway” for $175 in beauty products! Winner announced Friday 9/6! **

Photo by Sabra Lattos; styling by Erika Brechtel

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

Reader Interactions

The Comments

  1. Alison says

    September 4, 2013 at 6:38 am

    You have such beautiful long hair! I go back and forth between shoulder length and long, I wish I had the patience for long hair!

  2. FripperyVintage says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:00 am

    You have beautiful hair! I recently cut all my long hair off and have a messy just past chin length bob and I love it. Never going back!

  3. Valerie | Lily on Fillmore says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:32 am

    I’m the same way! I have a veeerrry round face, so short hair is simply not an option — though I wish it was for its effortlessness! I don’t do much if my hair, if anything at all, so thanks for the tips! :)

    xo, Lily on Fillmore

  4. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!!!! Great job Sabra. And of course Erika’s hot ass!

  5. Monica of Life Styled Chic says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Love your long hair & so cool of you to share this. Now, let’s move on to diet & fitness…what do you do to look so great!? -xx

    • Erika Brechtel says

      September 4, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks Monica! It’s all about finding what works for you, right? I posted about it a few months back:
      http://smallshopstudio.com/2013/05/31/the-momme-files-2-work-it-out-work-it-in/

  6. Courtney Deyle says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:41 am

    I just need to say that your photos lately have been AMAZING!!! You are just so gorgeous :)

    • Erika Brechtel says

      September 4, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      Thank you for noticing Courtney! It’s been a conscious effort to STEP IT UP in general around here!

  7. Raluca | WhatWouldGwynethDo says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I keep hearing great things about this line, will have to check it out. Your hair really is amaze – I have a lot of it too but it’s much wavier and puffier and…sigh. ;)

  8. Aunt Mary says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Being a “curly girl”, I have to put in a plug for a line I have discovered — Deva Curl. There are stylists out there who have been certified as Deva Curl stylists. I have been going to a deva stylist and using their products for about a year and am very happy!

  9. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    God you have gorgeous hair!!! I will have to check these products out.

  10. Vivien says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Your hair looks amazing and thanks for sharing! I’m currently using argan oil products by pro naturals and they have a great styling serum too.

You May Also Like

SUMMER SCENTS Beachy Body Oil, Lotion, Perfume
FINAL SUMMER GIVEAWAY! Win $175 in Beauty Products!
LASHES Growing Out After Extensions

Primary Sidebar

LISTEN
Songs for Exploration

Categories

BIZ
Brand Building
Branding & Design
Business & Leadership
Erika's Work
Profiles
Workspaces

HOME
Decor
Rooms & Homes
Erika's Home
Entertaining
How To's
Kids & Family

SELF
Beauty
Fashion
Editorials & Couture
Erika's OOTDs
Fitness & Wellness

LIFE
Art & Photography
Books & Media
Culture & Events
Food & Drink
Living Well
Recipes
Travel & Places

Shopping Guides

The Back Issues

@erikabrechtel

…





Style the life you want to create.

CONNECT WITH ERIKA

Make the next move.

Your next action steps:

  • Contact Erika for her one-on-one brand consulting services
  • Join the Élanoura collective to get invited to the Global Founder's Retreats.
  • Connect with Erika on LinkedIn or Instagram.

set up a call

join Élanoura

connect on linkedin

follow IG @erikabrechtel

join the list

Get updates on new events, courses, and offerings, plus branding and styling tips.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Loading
  • Bio
  • Method
  • Consulting
  • Portfolio
  • Clients

dashicons-linkedin dashicons-instagram dashicons-pinterest dashicons-email

  • Speaking
  • Impacting
  • Featured
  • Testimonials
  • Contact

Copyright © 2025 Erika Brechtel, Elanoura Inc. All Rights Reserved.