Are You Washing Your Hair Too Often? Here’s What Stylists Say
It's all about the texture of your tresses and your lifestyle choices.
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There are a lot of gimmicks when it comes to hair health, but here we break down the most fool-proof ways to keep your hair looking its best.
A fashion stylist and an astrologer weigh in.
Carrie Underwood wowed at last night’s American Country Music Awards. While the country star did not receive any nominations this year, her live performance — a gospel medley duet with CeCe Winans — was a highlight from the night. Another talking point in today’s news? Underwood’s ACM Awards ensemble: a white Grecian gown, and waist-grazing, platinum hair extensions. For the performance, the singer looked like a glittering vision sent down from above just to give us summer hair inspiration. Underwood wore a sparkling champagne-colored gown, but it was her hair that stole the stage. Thanks to the expert styling of Melissa Schleicher, Underwood’s blonde strands were styled in a center-parted, cascading blowout with just the right amount of wavy texture. Her makeup, also done by Schleicher, complemented the look with a smoky eye and a glossy, peach-toned lip. Whether your hair is already long or, like the majority of celebrities, you plan to go the extension or weave route to achieve the look, the end result is nothing short of high glamour. Opting for a wig or a weave is a great way to give yourself a quick makeover. There are a lot of options out there online, but luckily, there are some pretty great guides to point you in the right direction. For a look like Underwood’s, it’s about quality and quantity. This isn’t the kind of style you achieve with just a couple of clip-ins. It would require some strategic planning, hence our complete awe and respect for people like Schleicher who can make the rows of hidden hair look seamless. For now, we will be rewatching Underwood’s performance and looking online for extensions that could help us reach that level of just-beamed-down-from-heaven style. Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?Maude Apatow Is Unrecognizable As A RedheadI Dyed My Hair "Bridal Blonde" For A COVID WeddingI Tried Olaplex No.8 & The Results Are Incredible
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After you’ve picked out your braided style and you’ve secured that highly coveted Saturday AM appointment, there’s still one last thing you have to take care of: choosing your braiding hair. Most braiding hair brands use synthetic hair, which means the hair is made up of man-made fibers instead of real human hair. You can use human hair to braid—and certain looks, like human-hair box braids, require it—but it’s high-key expensive and not necessary for most styles.
It was all one length and because I have loose wavy hair, all of the volume was at the ends. Luckily, my hairstylist Anabel Santos knew just what I needed: layers. My wavy hair also tends to be very frizzy so Santos treated it with the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask ($75) after shampooing to help moisturize and repair any damage.
Listen, don't even for a second be sad about how quickly summer comes and goes, because once you flip through this gallery of fall 2021 hair trends, you'll be racing to your salon to switch out that summer hair look of yours. Like, listen, I love long beach waves or braids as much as next person, but the very second the leaves start changing colors, I, too, start thinking about changing my hair color (...and cut and style). You love all the deets on hair trends.
When you desperately want longer hair—whether you're trying to grow out a haircut you're not feeling anymore or dealing with hair loss, a problem that affects 40 percent of women—looking in the mirror can get depressing, and waiting can feel like an eternity. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to speed up hair growth, like incorporating special shampoos into your routine. Can shampoo really promote hair growth?
For some, adding a workout to their daily routine is a piece of cake. But, if you’re like me (curly hair and all), it’s a battle to choose between...
Something to feel good about.
Can’t take my eyes off of you...
For anyone who has trouble picking a nail polish color even though it only lasts two weeks, picking a hair color can feel like an impossible task. If this sounds familiar, that's when it's time let your zodiac sign make the decision for you. You'll be surprised how free you'll feel when you take a note from the AstroTwins and leave your next hair color to the stars.
The longer bangs on Clarke's cut make it a great option for someone who wants to ease their way into a short style—or grow out the one they already have. The loose waves on one side with straight, tucked-back strands on the other is a work of art.
Rihanna is working hard to make these the It item of 2021.
If you have thick hair or a hair color that's not naturally light blonde, then you probably have had close encounters with peach fuzz, aka the teeny hairs that linger on your upper lip, cheeks, and other areas of your face. While you could just leave your peach fuzz and rock it, you might prefer a smoother feel. Unfortunately, trying to remove facial hair with chemical bleaches and painful waxes can make the whole hair removal process tiring.