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Wait—How Often Do I Really Need to Be Cleaning My Hairbrush?
Discover how often to clean your hairbrush to make sure you avoid germs and damage to your hair and scalp, according to experts.
From Cherry Red to Mocha Mousse: These Hair Colors Will Be Everywhere in 2025
Hair stylists predict the top trending hair colors of 2025, including black cherry red, mocha mousse, and a jet black.
Scalp Acne Sucks—Here’s How to Treat It, According to Experts
The common culprits behind scalp acne and clogged scalp follicles, how to tell the difference between to the two, and what can treat both.
Brie Larson Chopped Her Blonde Hair Into a Brunette Pixie Cut for ‘Elektra’ Stage Role
The actress revealed her dramatic new cropped haircut and brown hair color in an Instagram post on Monday for her West End theater role.
This blow dryer is the best thing I bought this year, and it has rendered my straightening iron useless
In this Dyson hair dryer review, beauty editor Zoë Weiner reveals that the $400 Dyson Supersonic blowdryer lives up to the hype.
Run, Don’t Walk: This Special Edition Dyson Airwrap Is $100 Off Right Now
If you’re pining for a Dyson Airwrap but are holding off for the next major sale, now’s the time. QVC is hosting an incredible deal right now that includes not only the Airwrap but a paddle brush and travel pouch as well.
Everything to Know About Babylights, the Highlighting Technique for Brighter Hair
Babylights can make your hair color brighter, whether you're blonde or brunette—here's what to know and what to ask your colorist for.
This Multi-Styler is Replacing 3 of My Hair Tools and Cutting My Styling Time in Half
Looking to pare down your beauty tools? This Shark FlexStyle sale is here to help. Plus, learn styling tips from a hair stylist.
How Coloring My Hair After Chemotherapy Helped Me Feel Like Myself Again
Chemotherapy can drastically impact hair growth. One writer discusses how coloring her hair after cancer treatment helped her regain confidence.
Espresso Brown Is the Coziest Hair Color to Try for Winter 2024
Learn about espresso brown hair color, including what to ask your colorist for at the salon and how to care for your color at home.
Short Hair Is Having a *Moment*—Here Are 8 of Our Favorite Timeless Cuts to Try
Thinking about going in for a chop? Stylists share their favorite low-maintenance short haircuts for maximum impact with minimum styling.
I Need to Know: Are Tight Ponytails and Braids *Truly* Ruining My Hair?
Learn how to recognize the signs of traction alopecia, what causes it, and how to avoid it for hair and scalp health.
Here’s How to Transition Your Haircare Routine This Fall for Happier, Healthier Hair
Experts weigh in on what haircare swaps you should make in the fall and winter season, from hair oils to leave-in conditioners and more.
If You’re Going To Bleach Your Brows, Here’s How Experts Say You Can Do It Safely
Hair bleach is a strong chemical and using it incorrectly so close to your eyes can be dangerous. Here's how to bleach your eyebrows safely.
9 Hair-Color Trends That Will Be *Everywhere* This Fall and Winter
Reds, highlights, and espresso-brown hair colors are predicted to be everywhere this fall and winter. Here's what to ask for at the salon.
Everything to Know About Boho Knotless Box Braids, One of Summer’s Most Popular Protective Hairstyles
Your expert guide to boho knotless box braids, including what they are, cost, aftercare, and maintenance tips for the protective style.
6 Bedtime Routine Tweaks to Make for Healthier Hair and Scalp
Want to minimize hair breakage and scalp irritation while you sleep? Learn the mistakes experts say you should avoid.
3 Types of Hair Loss That May Be Related to Stress, and How to Reduce the Effects of Each
Discover the signs and symptoms of stress hair loss, and how to reduce the effects of stress for healthier hair, according to a derm.
TMI, but Uh, How Do I Give My Own Butt a Brazilian Bikini Wax?
An expert explains how to wax your butt strip on your own for an at-home Brazilian, plus how to prevent ingrown hairs afterwards.
Do Perms Ruin Your Hair? Here’s What Stylists Want You To Know
Here's what stylists want you to know about keeping your hair healthy during and after a curly perm treatment.
Everything You Need To Know About Getting a Silk Press, According to Experts
A silk press is an easy way to straighten natural hair without using chemicals. Inside, learn how to prep and maintain a silk press.
Your Complete Guide to Caring for Curls In Cold Weather
Taking care of curly hair in winter involves using hydrating products and layering oils. Learn how to keep your curls moisturized inside.
Here’s How To Air Dry Your Hair (Even When It’s Cold Out) for Best Results
Air drying your hair is easy and beneficial if you follow a few steps. Inside, our pros share how to air dry your hair minimal damage.
How To Wash Your Box Braids To Keep Your Hair and Scalp Healthy
Knowing how to wash your hair with box braids can keep your scalp healthy without ruining your braids. Here are tips on washing your braids.
How To Prep Your Hair for Better, Longer-Lasting Braids, According to Experts
A clean scalp and detangled hair are the first steps of getting braids. Learn more about how to prep for braids whether DIY or at salon.
Here’s How Often You Can Dye Your Hair, According to Professional Colorists
Experts say it's safe to dye your hair every 4-6 weeks, but there are some exceptions. Here's the recommended time frame for best results.
Here’s Exactly How Long It Takes To Grow Out Your Hair
Hair might grow up to half an inch monthly, and up to six inches a year. Learn how factors like health and hormones affect growth.
Debating Removing Your Lash Extensions At Home? Here’s Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t
Want to know how to remove eyelash extensions? Inside, expert shares their tips. Spoiler: you don't want to DIY this.
How To Grow Your Eyebrows (and Keep Them Healthy), According to Experts
Growing your eyebrows may feel like an impossible task. Inside, experts share their how to grow eyebrows and keep them healthy overall.
How an AI Hair Tool Is Guiding Me Through My Post-Chemo Hair Loss Journey
Myavana is a beauty AI tool that uses hair strand analysis and imaging technology. Here's how it's helping me re-grow my hair after chemo.
There Are Two Types of Hair Thinning—Here’s How To Figure Out What You’re Dealing With
There are two common types of hair thinning, and each requires a different course of treatment. Here's how to know which you're dealing with.
5 Amla Hair Oil Benefits That Make It Worthy of a Spot in Your Pre-Shampoo Routine
Amla hair oil is the ultimate pre-shampoo treatment. Discover all the benefits of adding it to your routine, including hair growth and improved scalp health.
‘Hair Longevity’ Products Go to Great Lengths To Keep Hair Healthy as You Age
In 2024, 'hair longevity' products—which prioritize preventative care to keep hair healthy as you age—will be everywhere.
This Blowout Treatment Made My Hair Shiny for 2 Weeks—And It’s All Natural
Hear how Davines’ Herbal Hair Infusion Service, which only takes 90 seconds to apply, left this editor’s hair shiny for two weeks.
What Derms Want You To Know About Using Shampoo As Your Body Wash in a Pinch
If you're wondering whether you can use shampoo as body wash (or vice versa), hear what two dermatologists advise for emergency skincare.
Stylists Warn That Leaving Your Hair Mask in for Too Long Can Cause a Whole Lot More Harm than Good
Can you leave a hair mask on too long? Stylists explain what happens when you give your hair too much of a good thing.
8 Essential Oils To Get Rid of Pesky Dandruff Once and For All
Using essential oils for dandruff is a natural and effective way to combat pesky flakes. Discover the best oils for dandruff and itchy scalp to start with.
Wearing Your Hair Natural Doesn’t Automatically Make It Healthy—And Without Proper Care, It Can End Up Dull and Damaged
Having healthy textured hair has nothing to do with whether it's natural or chemically treated—it has to do with the effort you put in.
Hair Experts Get Real On the 12 Types of Hair and How To Identify Yours
Learn about the 12 different hair types, how to identify your category, and how to best care for your specific kind of hair.
5 Easy, Stylist-Approved Ways To Give Even the Flattest, Finest Hair an Instant Boost of Volume
Hairstylists share their favorite tips and tricks for how to volumize fine, flat hair in 5 minutes or less.
How Reclaiming Hair Oiling Makes Me Feel More Connected to My South Asian Culture
Using the Shaz & Kiks Scalp and Hair Prewash has helped me reclaim hair oiling in a way that connects me to my South Asian culture.
Scientists Think They’ve Found a Way To Reverse Gray Hair, but There Are a Few Things Dermatologists Want You To Know
Can you reverse gray hair? According to dermatologists, scientists are close to having a viable solution but more research is needed.
Do I Need a Terrycloth Pillowcase? Dermatologists and Hairstylists Weigh In
Dermatologists and hair stylists weigh in on the benefits, downsides, and overall efficacy of terrycloth pillowcases.
A ‘Scalp Hydrafacial’ Gave My Fine, Greasy Hair the Summer Reset It’s Been Begging For
I tried a scalp hydrafacial on my fine, oil-prone hair to see if it could live up to its promise of getting rid of buildup.
I Spent Half of My Life Hating My Curls, but Learning To Love Them Has Shaped My Identity
My hair always felt like a battle, but finding a path to curls love helped shape my relationship with myself and my identity.
I Let My Hair Go Gray at 31, and the #SilverSisters Movement Helped Me Learn To Love It
Joining the Silver Sisters community on social media taught me to embrace gray hair when I ditched the dye at age 31.
The Idea That Your Daily Yoga Practice Can Help With Hair Growth Isn’t a Complete Myth
Discover what a physician who specializes in hair loss has to say about the value of exercise for hair growth.
Nearly a Decade After Embracing My Gray Hair at 50, I Decided To Start Dyeing It Again—And That’s Just Fine
After embracing gray hair for nearly a decade, I stared dyeing my gray hair blonde. Here's what I learned in the process.
Post-COVID Hair Loss Is a Real Thing. Here’s How To Deal With It
While temporary and reversible, post-COVID hair loss can be terrifying. Here's how to navigate it, plus next steps to promote regrowth.
Turns Out, ‘Lather, Rinse, Repeat’ *Isn’t* a Myth—Here’s Why You Should Be Double-Cleansing Your Hair
Our hair has a way of holding onto product build-up. Here's why stylists recommend double-cleansing your hair during wash days.
