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The UConn guard divulges her pre-madness haircare routine.

Paige Bueckersaptly nicknamed “Paige Buckets"is poised to storm March Madness for the last time.

Paige Buecker

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The partnership becomes the first-ever hair color created for a woman athlete.

“It means expressing yourself authentically.”

My mom highlighted her hair blonde when I was young, and I wanted to look like her.

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It makes me feel confident and like my best self.

“Thats why UConnic Blonde is so important to me.

Its the first time a beauty brand has created a signature hair color with a woman athlete.

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I start by making a middle part using a comb and then she does a braid on either side.

To double-check that my ponytail is very slick, I usually straighten it.

That’s basically itit takes about 15-20 minutes.

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“Definitely getting enough sleep, too.

I go to bed early and sleep in.

I’ll also get in some Pilates, sauna, and cold tub to help my body recover.

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Then I really just chill, get off my feet, and relax.”

Gotta smell good!”

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