Nothing screams, "good hair day," like a spectacular salon blowout. And while we'd like to consistently schedule those weekly hair appointments, our budget doesn't always allow it. Even more unfortunate, blow-drying our hair at home just doesn't ever seem to come out the same, even if we've become a master at wielding that dryer. So, why can't you get those same salon-worthy strands at home? Most likely, your issues lie with the fact that you're using a subpar blow dryer. but why spend so much money on a hair dryer when the cheaper options are so much, well, cheaper?
Let's be honest — when it comes to hair products, our favorites are always the ones that smell the best. You know, the dry shampoos and hair oils we reach for every single time just to catch another addictive whiff.
Mousse was all the rage in the 80s and early 90s. You could apply it to the flattest, straightest hair and it would create volume, curl and lots of crunch -- which was exactly what we wanted back then.
Let's be honest. Any time we need hairstyle ideas, we turn to Pinterest, because, duh -- thousands of braids and updos wait to be discovered. However, scrolling through those thousands of hairstyles in search of the most pinnable masterpieces can be a little overwhelming, especially when only about eight of them speak to your style. Whew. Wine break, anyone?
Just when you think you've finally got the hang of braiding (fishtail braid: mastered), some hair-for-days Instagrammer with more followers than Taylor Swift reinvents the wheel and comes up with a drop-dead-gorgeous type of braid that you must learn how to replicate immediately.
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month, which would have meant nothing to me 10 years ago. But as I've gotten older, my hair has definitely gotten thinner. And I — along with so many women — am turning to hair vitamins to (hopefully) thicken and strengthen my strands.
From Taylor Swift's edgy transformation to Ashley Olsen's recent platinum dye job, countless celebs have reached for the bleach, inspiring us all to go lighter and lighter with our own locks. But what no one bothers to tell us after we bleach the living daylights out of our strands is just how hard it's going to be to maintain that perfect platinum tone. Yes, the one you worked so hard for to achieve in the salon chair (sometimes for upwards of nine hours) is actually put in harm's way every time you step into the shower or lay out on the beach.
Everyone deals with frizz on some level, but not all frizz is created equal -- and neither are the products used to treat it. For instance, serums that keep coarse curls defined and smooth all day weigh down fine hair and make it look greasy in a matter of minutes.
The right hairstyle can boost your self-confidence, give you healthier hair and even make you look younger (yes, it's true!). Wondering how to look younger? Making tiny tweaks to your hairstyle can shave off years. By camouflaging wrinkles, drawing attention away from fine lines and wrinkles and adding depth and warmth to your face, your haircut, hair color and hairstyle can work better than the anti-aging serums you're slathering all over your face.
When you think of perms, I guarantee one of two things comes to mind: bad '80s hairstyles or the courtroom scene in "Legally Blonde." So let me introduce a third option: textured, sexy, beachy wave hair. Skeptical? So was I. After all, how could the same process that gave women the Jennifer Beals in "Flashdance" giant curls of their dreams also be responsible for creating a look so modern and sexy?
There are ponytails and then there are ponytails. The simple, hit-the-gym style can be so much more. Whether it's sleek, textured, high, low or finished with a bow, a great ponytail can work for even the most glamorous occasion -- as these celebs know all too well.
Never learned how to fishtail braid? You're not alone. And this ethereal, intricate-looking 'do might look intimidating. But it's important to remember that braiding is probably the simplest hair skill to master. All you really need is a pair of hands and a hair tie — no hot tools or hair products necessary.
I'm crazy about summer, but my hair? Not so much. It stubbornly refuses to be anything besides a big, frizzy, hot mess. Plus, can we talk about the hair-to-heat ratio going on? Nobody needs a heavy mop of hair sitting on her neck in the sweltering heat. That's why low-maintenance summer hairstyles are an absolute necessity to keep our hair looking hot, and us feeling cool.
Every summer, I'm bombarded with magazine spreads and YouTube tutorials on how to get the perfect beach waves hair-- and I devour every one of them. I buy salt spray and sit religiously in front of my vanity trying to create those perfectly undone, (seemingly) low-maintenance waves. Summer beach waves may be considered a "quick and easy" hairstyle, but my limp, un-waved hair insists otherwise. So, with the help of Dove celebrity stylist Mark Townsend and the internet, I tracked down 14 supereasy beach wave tutorials that actually work.
Last year, it was the lob. This year, it's platinum blonde. Every It girl -- from Rooney Mara to Jennifer Lawrence -- has been spotted with bright, almost white-blonde hair. "This is the trend that I'm seeing: Everyone wants to be blonde," says celebrity hairstylist and Redken Creative Consultant Tracey
Rainbow roots — the brainchild of Lottie Tomlinson — is the coolest new way to cover up grays or grown-out color. It's also a more covert way to rock the wild rainbow hair trend — and it's safe to say we're obsessed.
Short hair, don't care -- that seems to be the motto these days. Everyone from celebrities to women we cross paths with on the reg seem to be trading in long locks for short crops, and we love it.
Hair wax is the unsung hero of the hairstyling world, but unless you have short hair, you probably aren't aware of its styling versatility. When you find the best hair wax, it will add texture, tame flyaways and manage frizzy locks — whether you have curly, straight, long or short hair. The only problem? There is a ton of hair wax out there, so how is a girl to determine which hair products are best for her? That's where our readers come in.
