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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.
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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.
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.
“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.
Then I really just chill, get off my feet, and relax.”
Gotta smell good!”