When one hair product costs $5 at the drugstore, and another $75 at the salon, you can't help but wonder, what's the difference, really? Is that pricy conditioner actually transforming your strands like no cheapy ever could, or is it just a placebo effect?
You've probably seen a Wen infomercial, or at least heard of the all-natural brand with a cult-like following. Wen was created by celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean, and is "a new approach to the way you cleanse your hair." In addition to hair products, there are also all-natural body products in the Wen line … and the beauty-obsessed go crazy for both. Here, the eight Wen products TotalBeauty.com reviewers love -- and the two products they simply can't stand.
Dry shampoo is a life-changing hair product. Woke up late? Spray it on and you've got hair that looks better than if you'd washed it (Get our dry shampoo tutorial here). But sometimes, for brunettes especially, dry shampoo can leave a white, powdery cast that's not much better than greasy hair. Enter: tinted dry shampoos. They not only eliminate the whole white-residue issue, they also make hair color look more vibrant — and can even cover up your roots.
Getting a professional blow-dry is like getting a shot of beauty adrenaline. The feeling you experience when you leave the salon is pure exhilaration. Nothing much has changed; your face is the same, and your weight is the same, but somehow you feel ten times more beautiful and infinitely more confident.
Beauty is pain -- anyone who has gotten anything waxed or walked for longer than five minutes in heels knows that. But you know what else beauty is? Expensive. The powers that be know that we'll fork over big money for services and products that make us look and feel great. We've put together some tips and tricks so you can make those beauty treatments you love last -- without breaking the bank.
When it comes to multitasking, I'm pretty much the most efficient girl you'll ever meet. Running while talking? Check. Cleaning while cooking and watching TV? That's me.
Thanks to Pinterest, choosing a new hair color is easy. The hard part? Executing of-the-moment sombré, babylights or one-dimensional color in the confines of your bathroom.
No destination wedding? No problem. These Mexican wedding hairstyles will transport you instantly to the vibrant setting of a gorgeous Mexican wedding, no plane ticket required. These show-stealing flower crowns, long, elegant veils and intricate, romantic wedding updos are perfect for any bride, no matter the locale.
Sure, "Mad Men" has received critical acclaim since the moment it debuted, but more than the show's office politics and relationship dramas, it's the glamorous sixties beauty styles that keep us glued to our TVs season after season. From Betty's classic glamour to Megan's mod ensembles, the women of "Mad Men" never fail to bring it with their hair and makeup. In honor of the show's final season, we rounded up its best beauty moments. Read on to see our favorite "Mad Men" styles and the makeup tips to help you recreate them.
Finding the best products for natural hair isn't easy. You want the best hair products for tamed edges, defined curls, moisturized ends and a long list of other requirements. And for every "must" on your list of hair care demands, there are hundreds of products on the market that say they do just that -- but do they? To help you find the best products for your natural hair we enlisted our favorite natural hair bloggers, natural hair vloggers and product enthusiasts to share what they use and love.
Shampooing your hair every day is passé -- these days, it's all about stretching the time out between washes as long as possible (hello, dry shampoo). And those in the know aren't washing with any old sudsy shampoo -- they're using a cleansing conditioner, a two-in-one product that gets your hair clean without stripping it of helpful, nourishing oils. Plus, you'll reap other benefits: namely, healthier, shinier, less frizzy and tangled hair. (Read more on the benefits of going suds-free here.)
The runways at New York Fashion Week Fall 2015 were chock full of hairstyle inspiration for everyone -- whether you're high-maintenance or laid-back when it comes to styling your hair. From big, sexy bouffants to understated waves to braids, see the best hairstyles from NYFW.
Girls want to put their best hair forward everyday. But sometimes, the hair gods are not on our side. And nothing puts us in a worse mood than a bad-hair day.
Hot date? You've probably already planned your outfit, down to your killer, confidence-boosting stilettos and your on-trend box clutch. But a date-night ensemble is about so much more than just the clothes you wear. (Read: Don't leave your hair until the last minute). We'd even argue that your hairstyle is more important than whether you don an LBD or leather leggings -- try picturing ratty gym hair with a sleek, skin-baring jumpsuit and you'll see why. Hair sets the mood for your entire ensemble.
We always hope the next hairstyling product we buy will be the miracle we've been searching for -- something to make our flat, frizzy, or unruly hair look full, smooth and fabulous.
Ever notice how, on a blustery, nasty-weather day, some girls' hair looks even better than usual? It's perfectly mussed up like it was styled to have that undone, windblown look. Then, there are the girls (myself included) who pop across the street to grab a coffee and come back with hair that's so tangled it looks like we've just run a marathon in a Nor'easter.
Recently discovered a gray hair? Let us be the first to tell you — it's nothing to stress about. Stressing can actually cause more grays to sprout — so take a deep breath and relax already. Going gray (and keeping it that way) is becoming more common than ever. Even celebrities aren't hiding their silver hair anymore. Stars like Helen Mirren and Jamie Lee Curtis proudly walk the red carpet showing off their natural hair color, and younger celebs like Ellie Goulding and Kelly Osborne have dyed their hair gray to get the same look.
Some women find DIY too intimidating to try, but coloring your hair at home with the right product can help you achieve professional results at home while giving yourself to an instant makeover. Nevertheless, you might wonder: Will a drastic color change be too hard to pull off? Will you get the shade you see on the box? Will it damage and dry out your hair? Will it cover dark roots or grays?
Everyone may be buzzing about lobs and pixies, but one hairstyle that's perpetually trendy? Braids. From pretty, plaited buns to structural cornrows to fabulous box braids, we've rounded up our favorite braided African American hairstyles. We scoured Pinterest and Instagram to find the trendiest, most-liked ways to braid your hair. Check out the swoon-worthy braids you need to try this season. Bonus: Some of these braids you can leave in for weeks to give your hair a break from damaging heat styling.
The quest for shampoo-commercial-worthy hair is often driven by the mantra "lather, rinse, repeat" and gallons of shampoo. But in a cruel twist of fate, some experts believe that shampoo is the very thing that's holding us back from the hair of our dreams. Normal shampoos are designed to remove dirt and oil from the hair, by way of detergents and chemicals called sulfates. Sulfates give us that rich lather and squeaky-clean feeling we all crave. However, says New York-based dermatologist Marnie Nussbaum, MD, FAAD, they're also stripping our hair of natural oils that keep it shiny and healthy.