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The Top 11 Best-Hair Cities

Did your hometown make the list? Find out!

April 16, 2009 | by Sarah Carrillo | 50 COMMENTS

No. 11: Chicago

Chicago has a young population with an average age of 22, plus an unusually high number of beauty salons per capita. So despite its wind and low temperatures (which can dry out hair), the odds are strongly in your favor here to have great hair.

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Interesting

by EricaF123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

This was interesting!

by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 01:51PM Report as inappropriate

aww darn! i used to live in Chicago

by _Nikitaaa_ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 04:51PM Report as inappropriate

I was really surprised with the majorty of these

by GingerDrink Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 03:32PM Report as inappropriate

I can't believe Chicago makes the list! Everyone looks good, I guess, but man is living here bad for your hair...

by schien Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 11:19PM Report as inappropriate

With the terrible pollution In LA, I was surprised to see that city on the list but I guess the star power makes up for the dirty air.

by alictasia Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:33AM Report as inappropriate

I knew NY would be there for the fact that there is big beauty/fashion industry.

by Nicole1021 Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 07:41AM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting!!

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 06:14PM Report as inappropriate

surprising!

by lazorc Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 07:47PM Report as inappropriate

Kind of surprising to see which cities made the list!

by ladyboarder9669 Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 08:56AM Report as inappropriate

I would've never guessed chicago would be on here.

by sportimonki13 Friday, January 20, 2012 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate

CA or Hawaii here I come

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:35PM Report as inappropriate

lets all go to Santa Barbara and wear our perfect hairr

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 01:44PM Report as inappropriate

Dang my city didn't make it.

by ladyboarder9669 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 01:34PM Report as inappropriate

Wow surprising, but cool:)

by haleedear Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:22AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these cities surprise me!

by WiccanLady Friday, November 11, 2011 at 01:22PM Report as inappropriate

Yet another reason to move to Hawaii :)

by vfalkow Friday, September 16, 2011 at 08:08PM Report as inappropriate

I need to move to one of these!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:36AM Report as inappropriate

I wouldn't have guessed these

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:03AM Report as inappropriate

Miami is BAD for my hair, it looks like a brillo pad.

by MissPurple Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 10:40AM Report as inappropriate

I live in SB!!!!!!!!!!!! it was so exciting to se that we have the best hair in the country but my hairs not that nice but everyone else's is

by LiveLaughLove11 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 10:50AM Report as inappropriate

Okay, this is an awesome excuse to go visit some of these places, yeah?

by bukiyounahito Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 08:56AM Report as inappropriate

I am not from Hawaii, but why would it be a joke. How come they can't make the list?

by shell1375 Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 07:01PM Report as inappropriate

I live 2 hours from Miami and my hair is constantly a frizzball!

by BellezzaBeauty Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 04:28PM Report as inappropriate

Hahaha Hawaii what a joke

by naughtnone Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 02:36PM Report as inappropriate

hmmm... miami a surprise.

by ebbsandtides Friday, May 27, 2011 at 09:55AM Report as inappropriate

I'm not surprised at all that LA and Miama were on the list!

by LipglossandSpandex Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate

UGH, I hate hard water. D: When I lived in Colorado, my hair was always full and soft. Now, in Oklahoma, it's pretty okay still, just so not up to what it had been...

by mkgx7 Friday, May 6, 2011 at 10:35PM Report as inappropriate

surprising!

by yckitsmary Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 12:23PM Report as inappropriate

Ever since I was a little kid I have suffered with fine hair. I really hate it. It is hard for me to hold a curl and mousse does not really make a difference, but a good shampoo can make that difference. I found that with the Volume products from Shielo Haircare. I initially liked Shielos Volume Shampoo because it smells absolutely wonderful! Then I saw the price and I was sold. That is when I get the best results. I have tried other shampoos that are comparable to this one and they do not add up. I can honestly tell a difference with this shampoo. It is also great for little kids. Sometimes when I am out of my daughters shampoo I let her use this. Although it is not tear free it is four year old friendly. I will continue to purchase this in the future and would suggest it to others.

by li_mei Monday, April 4, 2011 at 02:19PM Report as inappropriate

Any time I've visited LA from Phoenix, it's always made my hair harder to style. I'd like to see the difference over time and getting used to the switch from hard to soft water.

by volta Friday, March 25, 2011 at 01:04AM Report as inappropriate

pretty surprised miami made the list!

by brendag20127 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate

MIAMI!!! wow.. i think i may have to get a special shower head that will make it so the hard water is counteracted

by lelalu100 Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 12:58PM Report as inappropriate

I wouldn't have assumed New York would have had great hair but I guess I was wrong

by Bon_Bon Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 12:53AM Report as inappropriate

Maybe I should move. The hard water in Florida is killing my hair

by LittleBunny Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 10:55PM Report as inappropriate

I moved to San Francisco more than a year ago and haven't had a good hair day since leaving Idaho. And if you look around, there aren't that many women that have "styles". Hair seems to be worn long and straight and most times in a pony tail. I also agree that it's difficult to find a good salon. Paying $200ish every 8 weeks and not having a good cut yet, makes me cranky!

by AnnEvent Monday, January 3, 2011 at 02:36PM Report as inappropriate

i live in miami and i always get compliments on my hair! yay!

by kenya Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with the last 3 comments. San Francisco is not a good hair city in my opinion, but Honolulu definitely is! Hawaii has much softer water and just enough humidity to plump up my hair without frizz. In the Bay Area, my hair is so dry and flat. Shampoo lathers much easier in Honolulu and it is easier to hold a wave when you "scrunch" your hair. I'll take Honolulu over SF any day!

by Carrieo1 Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 05:40PM Report as inappropriate

I've lived in San Francisco and Honolulu, and Honolulu definitely does wonders for my hair but SF does NOT! Hawaii's water is much softer than the Bay Area's, and the light humidity gives my more body and volume. In SF, my hair is flat and doesn't hold a wave because it is so dry.

by Carrieo1 Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 05:34PM Report as inappropriate

SF is NOT a good hair city. I moved to SF from Albuquerque 1.5 years ago and my hair and skin look awful. Plus, I haven't been able to find a good salon. I would move back to Albuquerque in an instant if I could.

by whitelion Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate

San Francisco a good hair city - NOT! S.F. has strong winds and high humidity 90% of the days and the water is hard. Whoever wrote this is clueless.

by Wallis Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 08:32AM Report as inappropriate

Whoever wrote of the "lack of wind" in San Fruancisco, obviously does not live here.

by beansf Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 09:00AM Report as inappropriate

This article totally seems to be based on number of Salons! i've lived in Denver my whole life, and have never had issues with hard water, and there's always at least a breeze here, but it seems like its always windy. I love the lack of humidity!! Humidity makes my hair go crazy with frizz. I agree that this should have been written about the health and natural condition of hair.

by tattoodmommy Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

Growing up in Anchorage, I always dreamed that anywhere else would give me more hair options. It took having my two daughters to move to other states to learn that we have a wonderful climate and water for hair. And over the years, we have gotten some excellent stylists! Wow! We made a list!

by pfflyer Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 06:45AM Report as inappropriate

I moved to Los Angeles from Philadelphia six years ago. Since then, my hair and scalp has suffered from dryness. I'm sorry but L.A. has pollution and hard water, I can't for the life of me understand its placement on this list.

by HoneyBrown1976 Monday, April 20, 2009 at 03:51PM Report as inappropriate

Hooray for Chicago getting recognized for something other than corrupt politicians! We do have great salons, and I love John Marinucci at Shampoo. Best cut and color in the city.

by BeautyNewbie Monday, April 20, 2009 at 03:44PM Report as inappropriate

I never would have thought that SF would make the list. BC of the ocean you know salt water damage.

by Lola_408 Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:46AM Report as inappropriate

That San Diego is always sunny and pleasant is the biggest myth ever. It's actually hot, arid, and polluted. Both my skin and hair took a turn for the worse when I moved here six years ago.

by teshie Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 06:05PM Report as inappropriate

When I was in Miami, it was endless frizzy flyaways becasue of the heat and humidity...good hair city my ass!!!!

by jetcitygirl Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:26PM Report as inappropriate

this review seems like it was based on how many hair salons are in the area. Ever since I moved to LA from upstate NY, I've lost half of my hair due to the pollution and bad water quality. What I'd really like to know is the best places based on the health and natural condition of hair instead of some info based on hair enhanced by hairstylists and products!

by SennaL Friday, April 17, 2009 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

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