The Top 11 Best-Hair Cities
Did your hometown make the list? Find out!
Are you having a good hair day? You probably are if you're living in one of these cities. (And, ahem, you're probably not if you live in one of these 13 worst-hair cities.) We looked at humidity levels, pollution, rainfall, average wind speeds, water hardness, demographics and the number of beauty salons per capita to find which cities have the best conditions for healthy, stylish hair. So did your town make the list? Let's find out.
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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 WallisMay 30, 2009 at 08:32AM Report as inappropriate
Whoever wrote of the "lack of wind" in San Fruancisco, obviously does not live here.
by beansfApril 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.
I rated this article: 1 out of 10
by tattoodmommyApril 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 pfflyerApril 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.
I rated this article: 1 out of 10
by HoneyBrown1976April 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.
I rated this article: 10 out of 10
by BeautyNewbieApril 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.
I rated this article: 9 out of 10
by Lola_408April 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.
I rated this article: 3 out of 10
by teshieApril 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 jetcitygirlApril 18, 2009 at 10:26PM Report as inappropriate
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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 whitelionAugust 22, 2009 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate