Flattering Hairstyle for Every Face Shape
Find Your Shape! Some stylists recommend doing actual measurements to find your shape, but we think it’s easiest to eyeball it. One good way to do this is to stand in front of a mirror and outline your face with lipstick or a dry erase marker. The shape that’s left when you step away will […]
Luscious Locks
Strands need a boost? “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!” We’re taught from a young age that long luscious locks are a mark of beauty. So when our attempts to make our hair radiant by coloring, blow-drying, or flat ironing turn out to have the opposite effect, it’s easy to feel less than your best. […]
5 Hair Habits You Should Break
Are you making one of these common mistakes? A healthier routine starts here. Habit 1: Setting the Heat too High Turning your blow-dryer’s heat on full blast or cranking up your straightener can cause cuticle cells to break, making hair lose its smoothness, or worse, causing it to snap off. How to break it: Blow-dry hair […]
The Big Blowout
Getting that “hair commercial” look—amazing movement, voluminous bounce, lustrous shine—may be easier than you think. If you want that smooth, styled look of a professional blowout at home, try these tips from the experts. Full PDF here. The Procedure: Prep your hair. Begin by applying the right products for your hair (e.g., a mousse for a smooth, […]
Hairbrush 101
Any hair stylist can tell you that brushes are not “one size fits all”—each one is designed to carry out a particular function for a particular hair type. Use this guide to find the perfect tools for your hair, whether it’s thick and curly or fine and thin. You might be surprised by the difference a […]
8 Do’s and Don’ts for Color-Treated Hair
The dyeing process can damage hair, leaving tresses dull and dry. With a little extra attention, color-treated hair can stay healthy and vibrant-looking longer. Follow these 8 dos and don’ts for taking care of color-treated hair. Do… Invest in color-enhancing hair products. Ammonia-free products specifically designed for color-treated hair will make color appear brighter and […]
Healthy Hair 101
Secrets to Silky, Shiny, Lustrous Locks Ask any woman to name her favorite piece of clothing, and you will get little hesitation. Whether it’s a perfect fitting pair of jeans, a simple black dress or a cashmere sweater, there is one piece in every woman’s wardrobe that stands out from the rest. We treat these […]
Embracing Male Pattern Baldness
Each hair follicle has a life-cycle of its own, and at any given time, about 90 percent of the hair on your head is in a growing mode. The other 10 percent is in a resting mode. After about four months, the resting hair falls out and new growing hair takes its place. As part […]
Caring for Aging Hair
Hair Care Through the Years Having a “bad hair day” can go far beyond unruly tresses and affect attitude and self-esteem. Appearance matters to us, and hair plays a major role in how women feel about their looks. As years go by, a woman’s hair can go from being her best feature to becoming one […]
