*Thank you, Pantene, for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

I’m so excited I got the opportunity to partner with Pantene for the launch of their new Nutrient Blends Collection, which are all free of sulfates, parabens, dyes and mineral oil. I’ve been using Pantene since I was a teen, but I must say this new line is so amazing given the natural ingredients. This has become something that is really important to me when it comes to beauty.

Pantene challenged me to take an hour of self-care to make time for exploration and reflection to discover more about my “Hairitage.” The Pantene Nutrient Blends Collection is made from ingredients by cultures from all around the world. As a first-generation Italian, a lot of my beauty routine was influenced and inspired by my mom, Susan. She was born and raised in Italy from humble beginnings. My mom always instilled in me how valuable it is to take time for myself and that ties back to my Italian culture and how Italians value leisure. An Italian quote that I love “L’arte di non fare niente” which translates to The art of doing nothing is the essence of valuing time and leisure. My mom used olive oil on pretty much everything, and when I mean everything, I mean she would slather it on our skin for hydration and in our hair to make it shine. Italians literally bathe in olive oil, LOL!

Some photos of my beautiful mom and I:)

She always taught me that less is more when it comes to all things beauty; whether it was skincare, makeup or hair care. She was always into natural beauty, which inspired my current beauty routine. My mom taught me that my inner beauty will always shine through and that I only needed products that enhanced what I already have. As a woman, this is such a gift and it really instilled confidence in me. I grew up watching my mom use very few products and even now, she is 63 and looks amazing! We always had the same routine growing up. We would wash and blow dry our hair on the same days. Then, when I started wearing makeup, my mom taught me not to apply so much. To this day, I don’t wear a lot of makeup and I use only minimal skincare products. I also limit my hair products, but I use ones that actually make my hair feel & smell clean and look silky smooth, which leads me to why I use Pantene. I love that Pantene asked me to be part of this campaign because I loved discovering more about my own “hairitage” and where I get all my beauty tips from. I’ve always been a minimalist whether it comes to my style, beauty, skincare and hair routine.

Pantene’s new Nutrient Blends Collection shampoo and conditioner is now part of my hair routine. I wash my hair every other day or every 2 days depending on my week, and the products I’ve been using are the Miracle Moisture Boost with Rose Water shampoo and conditioner which are sulfate free. They help soothe and hydrate my hair, taming frizz and restoring softness for that silky smooth hair on wash days. Rose water is super hydrating and since I color my hair, it tends to get dry so this collection is perfect for adding that hydration back into my hair. Not to mention the shampoo and conditioner smell so good! I love how my hair feels after washing. I left my hair straight in all the photos for you to see how well the products worked. After I wash and blow dry my hair, I often like to sit on my bed and take a moment to myself before I head out for the day.

Shop this Pantene Nutrient Blends Collection HERE.

Thanks for reading:)