Hello Darlings,

At some point in August, a girl finds herself scrolling through the pages of lush coats when browsing an online store or magazine. As I was making lists of all the fall items to purchase - despite it being 26 degrees outside - my mind is cozying up in a cashmere shawl on a chilly autumn day.

With a change of a season also comes — what I call — a hair re-do. Adjusting my highlights according to the weather forecast has always been my “thing”: cold=richer and deeper copper; warm=ombré honey highlights. With my regular visit to EXIT Salon, I discovered the secret to healthy and shiny hair.

As my colorist Rob Pizzuti was perfecting my hair color, as a dedicated blogger and part-time interrogator, I was picking his brain for what it is that made my hair so shiny ever since EXIT became my official hair Mecca.

The answer is hair gloss!

What: Hair Gloss Treatment

Where: I get mine at EXIT Salon but most professional salons offer the service

Cost: $35 for average length hair at EXIT.

Why: It is glycerin based and ammonia-free treatment that makes your hair shiny and healthy.

When done properly at the salon the result is dramatic and lasts 5 to 6 weeks.

The treatment can be custom mixed to color or just clear.

I am wearing:

♥ Z Spoke by Zac Posen Purse

♥ YSL Crafty Ring

Aside from my hair secret, I am also really excited to share my new Z Spoke by Zac Posen Purse. With a beautiful eggshell exterior and an adorable baby blue interior, it was the perfect birthday gift.