When a season — and all the environmental aggressors that come with it — changes, so too must our approach to hair care. "I always suggest my clients evolve their hair through the four seasons and through personal changes," says Joel Warren, owner of The Salon Project. It's not just the structure of hair that needs attention, however. "Clients must protect their color investments. The products my clients use depend on what color hair they have and what season they have that color in. If you live in a place with four distinct seasons, each season we're doing very different things with hair."
Kaia Gerber knows it. So does Taylor Swift: There may never be a lower-stakes time to DIY pink, peach, or blue hair color than now. With work-from-home mandates still largely in play, trying temporary, wash-away hair color is an easy way to breathe new life into your look (and break up the monotony of pandemic life, too).
When stylist Justine Marjan loaded Ashley Graham's hair with blingy statement barrettes at last year's Met Gala, the look felt so extra — and perfect for a larger-than-life event like the Met Ball.
With over 2 million Instagram followers and a long career in fashion that includes walking runways for the likes of Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Versace, Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Dior and just about every other major brand you can think of, it would be safe to assume Brazillian supermodel Lais Ribeiro is a pretty face. But she's also so much more.
Summer's over, and your hair may be looking a little worse for wear. Not only have you likely not been able to visit the salon quite as frequently for trims and color touch-ups, but all that time in the sun probably did a serious number on your hair. Think: Color that's faded and ends that feel super dry.
Has your favorite celebrity undergone a hair transformation lately? It honestly seems like there must be something in the air right now — because a surprising amount of stars are making major chops — and you can find them all right here. Now, in some cases, that means wearing a chin-length bob for the first time. And in others? Let's just say that more than one celeb has gone full-on G.I. Jane crew cut (somewhere out there, Demi Moore is feeling proud). Lots of new colors are making the rounds too — perhaps most notably, peroxide blonde (seriously, it's everywhere).
It doesn't matter what the price point is — figuring out which hair products are actually worth your cash is a tricky endeavor. Not only have we rounded up tried-and-true hair products that get the hairstylist stamp of approval, but they're all drugstore options that won't break the bank. From curl-defining cream to a cult-favorite hair spray, we've got your hair covered from root to end.
A gluten-free diet is a must for anyone like myself who has celiac disease. But it's not as simple as quitting bread and pasta: As a big fan of gummy vitamins, I quickly realized post-diagnosis earlier this year that I could no longer just pop a hair health-promoting biotin supplement because some actually contain gluten. Instead, I'd have to carefully pay attention to the label.
Right now, a good number of us are in a tiny hair struggle: to grow or not to grow? The decision to invest the time and attention it takes to add natural length might seem light and breezy in the beginning, but it can get frustrating. Honestly, it just feels like it takes forever? Sometimes it breaks mid-shaft? Ends split? A desire for fantasy-fun length can be a struggle, y'all.
Browsing through the beauty aisles is fun and all, sometimes it's not the most efficient way to get what you need when you need it most. Beauty subscription boxes, on the other hand, arrive right at your door with a mix of skin care, hair care, and makeup staples — no questions asked.
Fact: Not all shampoos, conditioners, and styling products are created equally. In fact, some of our absolute faves are ones that were created by top hairstylists. After all, who understands the needs of different hair types better than the pros who make their living working on hair day after day?
I have really thick hair — both in terms of individual hair width and the total amount of hairs growing on my head. I love it, but sometimes it can be a bit of a challenge to keep up with. I go through giant bottles of shampoo and conditioner lightning fast, I break ponytail holders on the regular, the battle against frizz is forever ongoing, and the whole drying and styling process is a long-term commitment that I literally need to factor into my schedule.
If you've spent any time at all on your Instagram Explore page, you've probably noticed that the 90s are back in a big way. From dad sneakers paired with high socks, to bandanas and butterfly clips, we've been seeing more and more 90s trends coming to the forefront (and it doesn't look like they're going anywhere anytime soon).
Truth time: At this point in the quarantine game, you've lost track of how many Zoom meetings have made their way onto your weekly calendar. And when you've been living in pajamas all day, everyday, getting yourself camera-ready is no easy feat.
If you're looking for healthy inspo, look no further than fitness guru Mari Llewellyn, founder of Bloom Nutrition and Mari Fitness. Perhaps best known for having dropped multiple dress sizes through diet and exercise, she's the force behind a massively popular Instagram page.
Summer is a time when low-maintenance beauty reigns supreme. Still, it's fun — not to mention, important — to indulge in skin care, makeup, and bath products that give your body much-needed relief in the hot summer months. Some of these products will protect your skin before, during, and after you lounge poolside. Others will help you prepare for what's ahead (ahem, months of regular self-tanning and/or sandals).
So, embracing our naturally curly hair has become a big thing in the last few years. A trend, if you will. But it's not just a trend; it's a lifestyle. You have to live and breathe your curls... or else they will defeat you.
Got roots? Unless you've been using your insolation time to improve your DIY hair color skills, the answer is yes. So... if you've got 'em, flaunt 'em! There's no need to stress about covering grown-in roots if you prefer to leave your hair color to the professionals. Visible roots add that certain "too busy and too cool to care too much" vibe to any haircut — and that same feeling can be translated into hairstyles. And trust us: There are more ways off roots than a splatter of slime green, a la Billie Eilish.
When it comes to my hair, I'm about as laid back as it comes. Though I've struggled with acne throughout my teens and adult life, my locks have always been easy-going and simple to manage. Usually, I wash my hair a few times a week, add some leave-in conditioner or coconut oil, brush it out and let it air dry. For when I'm heading out to dinner with my boyfriend or meeting my friends for drinks, I'll sometimes throw in a few curls — but otherwise, I let it do its natural thing.
