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
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
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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
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
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
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
Ask a Derm
Whyyyy Am I Suddenly Getting Gray Hair in My 30s?
If you’re seeing silver, don’t freak out.
By Cathryne Keller
Beauty
These Hair Loss Treatments Actually Work, According to Dermatologists
Read this before you panic-buy a bunch of sketchy supplements.
By Krissy Brady
Beauty
9 Women in Their 30s Share the Reasons They Decided to Embrace Their Grays
“Constantly worrying about whether my roots were showing was such a weight on my confidence.”
By Jenna Ryu
Ask a Derm
Can Rogaine Help My Overplucked Eyebrows Grow Back?
If you tweezed like it was your job in the ’90s or early 2000s, this one’s for you.
By Cathryne Keller
Beyoncé Revealed She’s Dealt With Scalp Psoriasis While Promoting Her New Hair Care Line
The singer said the relationship we each have with our hair is a “deeply personal journey.”
By Jenna Ryu
Beauty
8 Possible Reasons Your Hair Is Falling Out
Is it stress? Styling? Something else entirely? Here are the most common culprits behind a thinning ponytail.
By Krissy Brady