Hair Care

Hair today, gone tomorrow: How to prevent hair loss

Aly Walansky — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

We all want a gorgeous, thick mane of hair. The scary truth, though, is we lose plenty of hair every day — like 100 hairs! If you've discovered more hair than ever falling out in the shower or after brushing your hair, stop the cycle before it gets out of control.

New hair-care products you need to try

Mary McCoy — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Hair products are best when they reduce steps rather than add to your routine. We like these nine new products for their simplicity and the lovely looks they help create.

Can a pill erase your gray hair forever?

Meagan Morris — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:36:00 -0700

Would you use a pill to take away gray hair? Go Away Gray is trying to convince you that two pills a day will rid you of gray hair forever. Skeptical? We were too, so we did a little investigation.

Frequent flier hairstyle tips

Hannah Shaner — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0800

Your flight just landed, you grab your luggage from the baggage claim, you hit the airport restroom and... disaster. Yup, I’m talking to you and your weathered travel hair.

Hair styling saviors: 4 Fantastic products

Chrissy Callahan — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0800

Weeding through all the available hair styling products out there can be a big pain in the you know what. Some work quite well and some leave your hair all greasy and gunky, so we decided to take the stress out of it all and find the best styling saviors out there! These are the four that really stood out for us.

Celebrate National Pomegranate Month with these fruity beauty buys

Elizabeth Mitchell — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800

Pomegranate season is in full swing, as is National Pomegranate Month. So what better way to celebrate the antioxidant packed fruit this November than with some beauty products beneficial for your skin ? We’ve rounded up five that will have you feeling oh-so-fresh and alive.

Best of the best conditioner awards

Melanie Allen — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Not all conditioners are created equal, so matching your conditioner to your hair type is the key to great hair. We’ve outlined some simple guidelines and brought our favorite suggestions for everyone along the hair spectrum!

Beauty by the bottle: Cheers to 2 beer treatments

Patricia Conte — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800

With all the harvest ales out this season, you’re bound to find a few you like to drink. But you can also use your favorite beer for an at-home, spa-like treatment for your hair and face.

Best of the best shampoo awards

Danielle McDowell — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Picking out a new shampoo can be overwhelming. OK, let’s just face it: It is overwhelming! There are so many things to consider when cleaning your tresses. "Will this shampoo dry my hair out? What will it do for my curly hair? Uhhhh what are sulfates?!" Let us take the guess work out of finding the right shampoo for your specific needs.

How to break through a hair rut

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Just like style ruts and makeup ruts, getting sick of the way you style your tresses is common. Before you vow to chop off your locks or dye them a crazy color, there are a few less drastic ways to inject some much-needed energy into your hair.

Seriously, what's the secret to the perfect blow out?

Catherine Conelly — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Nick Penna from the award-winning hair salon SalonCapri in Boston is going to help us bring on cool dos after the summer heat. Plus, we grilled him with the never-ending question: "How do you get a salon quality blow from home?"

Hair intervention: How to help style your boyfriend's hair

Sean James — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:15:00 -0700

So you’re wearing the boyfriend jeans, you’ve got on the boyfriend tee and possibly the blazer, too. You’re looking good, and your boyfriend could take some notes. Now what to do about your boyfriend’s hair products? Do you really have an influence?

Tips for styling your hair with heat

Christina Caldwell — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:33:00 -0700

Hot hair tools can help you achieve almost any style you can dream up, but it comes at a price. Heat damages hair, causing split ends and brittle follicles that make it look limp, burnt and lifeless. If you’re going to style with heat, you need to take precautions. Here’s how to make sure you don’t damage your hair while you’re using heat to look your best.

Style without damage: Dos and don'ts of styling your hair

Christina Caldwell — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:13:00 -0700

You spend a good amount of time keeping up your appearance, but sometimes things that are meant to make you beautiful cause more harm than good. Case in point: hot hair tools and damaging brushes. The result you want is smooth, shiny, combed hair. What do you get? Split ends and damage. Here’s how to get the best of both worlds.

Beauty Review: Carol's Daughter Hair Milk for perfect curls

Charu Suri — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Curly girl and founder of Carol's Daughter, Lisa Price has always battled unruly frizz, and she created the new Hair Milk line to give that battle a break. See why we're in love with the four products in this collection.

How to prep your hair for summer

Courtney Clithero — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Hair breakage and damage come with the summer season -- but you don't have to avoiding those pools and sun rays! Learn how to keep your hair fresh and moisturized with these tips from Nicholas Penna Jr., owner and lead stylist of SalonCapri.

How to repair your hair in the sun

Hannah Parker — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:09:00 -0700

Is the summer sun drying out your hair? If your once-luscious locks are in need of some attention, don’t run from harsh rays -- use them to your advantage. A John Frieda hair care stylist breaks it down step-by-step on how to repair your hair in the sun.

How to keep your blonde hair looking great all week

Molly Cerreta Smith — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:46:00 -0700

Keep your blonde shinin’ on long after you’ve left the salon...

Beauty DIY: Make a coconut oil hair mask

Lianne Miller — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:41:00 -0700

Wake up your sleepy scalp with this moisturizing, au naturel hair mask. Got a case of the flakes? Whip this together to take care of your itchy scalp as well.

Spring hair trend: Pastels!

Sean James — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

I’m so excited to be bringing you my first of many columns, to try to inspire you and help you grow into the fashion flowers you are all meant to be! What's up this month? Beauty tips for taking the spring pastel trend to your hair with pastel hair color!

A daily wash: Aveeno Pure Renewal haircare collection review

Charu Suri — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Is there a gentle eco-friendly shampoo and conditioner that smells good and delivers what it promises? See what we say in our review of these hair products.