Hair
So You Might Be Doing Dry Shampoo Wrong, According to Dermatologists
If you’re not seeing the oil-sopping, root-refreshing results you hoped for, read this.
By Jenna Ryu
After 20 Years of Fighting My Curly Hair, This Product Helped Me Embrace It
I swapped my hot tools for a life of air-drying and never looked back.
By Kells McPhillips
After 10 Years of Testing, These Are My All-Time Favorite Dry Shampoos
For days when a hair wash just isn’t in the cards.
By Dory Zayas
Beauty
Is Laser Hair Removal Worth It? We Asked 8 People for Their Honest Reviews
“My chin had an adverse reaction that caused dozens of follicles to suddenly grow more hair.”
By Jenna Ryu
Is Sleeping With Wet Hair Really That Bad?
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
By Jenna Ryu and Sarah Jacoby
The Best Conditioners for Thinning Hair That’ll Make Your Strands Stronger
Weightless hydration, with plenty of bounce.
By Sara Coughlin
Who Really Needs a Scalp ‘Detox’?
There are clarifying shampoos, purifying scrubs, even specialized conditioners—here’s how much of it is actually necessary.
By Jenna Ryu
8 Excellent Scalp Serums for Acne, Dandruff, Dryness, and More
Products that get to the root of the problem.
By Sara Coughlin
Can You ‘Reverse’ Heat Damage Without Chopping Off Your Hair?
Not everyone wants to sacrifice inches…or waste money on overhyped “repairing” treatments.
By Jenna Ryu
11 Shampoos That’ll Make Thin Hair Feel Stronger and Fuller
Derms share which products work (and which ones don’t) for hair loss.
By Sara Coughlin
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A Haircut Can Actually Ease Your Winter Blues–Here Are 7 Celeb-Inspired Looks to Try
While a new ‘do isn’t a fix-all, therapists say it can brighten up the bleakest season.
By Grace McCarty
The Best Deep Conditioners for Showing Your Hair Some TLC
Tackle dryness, damage, and frizz with these nourishing picks.
By Sara Coughlin
Yes, You Should Be Using Heat Protectant—Here Are 10 Hairstylist Favorites
Bleached, straight, curly, coily: There’s something for everyone.
By Jordan Galloway
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Here’s a derm-approved guide to finding your sweet spot.
By Jenna Ryu
Can a Hair Gloss Treatment Actually Make Your Hair Healthier?
Your split ends may look better, but truly fixing damage is another story.
By Jenna Ryu
Lady Gaga Shows Off Her Dramatic New Hair Color at the ‘Joker’ Premiere
The bold look is a perfect mix of pop icon and DC villain.
By Jenna Ryu
My Hair Got Wavy When I Chopped It Off. These 6 Products Helped Me Embrace My New Texture
Learn from my mistakes—and step away from the flatiron.
By Sarah Felbin
The Best Products for Shinier, Stronger Gray Hair
Expert-recommended and award-winning shampoos, conditioners, and more.
By Sara Coughlin
Just ’do it
The Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So Far
Athletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris Games.
By Jenna Ryu
How to Get Rid of Annoying Scalp Acne (Yes, It’s a Thing)
It’s more common than you’d think—and a total pain to deal with.
By Jenna Ryu and Chelsea Traber Burns
Beauty
I Tried the TikTok Micellar Water Hack to Refresh My Oily Hair—Here’s How It Went
This dry shampoo alternative is supposed to combat greasy roots, without the chalky residue.
By Jenna Ryu
Crown jewels
28 Hair Treatments and Tools That’ll Make Everyone Say ‘Wow, You Look Great Today’
Salon-quality products for your post-shower sprucing.
By Jessica Kasparian
Rooting for you
The Best New Shampoos and Conditioners to Make Wash Day Less of a Chore
We lathered, rinsed, and repeated (and repeated...), and these winners gave us the best hair days.
By Grace McCarty
Beauty
Lots of People Swear By Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth. Here’s What the Science Says
Before you run out and buy that “thickening” serum, read this.
By Jenna Ryu