Hair Health

Does your hair need some TLC? Users on TikTok claim hair slugging is the answer. It’s a haircare technique that involves coating your strands with a hydrating product, wrapping it up, and sleeping in it overnight. But does it live up to the hype? We tried it on three different hair types to find out. […]

Hyaluronic acid is best known for plumping up the skin, but it also has powerful properties for hair health. A dermatologist breaks down everything you need to know about using hyaluronic acid for hair. Few skincare ingredients are as popular as hyaluronic acid. It’s a powerful humectant (meaning it attracts water) that can hold up […]

Wondering how often you need to wash your hair? Two hairstylists break the complicated question down, according to hair types and concerns, below. Everyone has that friend who brags about how they can go on for days without washing their hair. They’ll likely tell you that a spritz of dry shampoo on their scalp does […]

Whether you’re struggling with scalp issues or simply want to unlock your hair’s full potential, a scalp detox is the key. We tried the buzzy treatment to find out exactly how—and if—it works. Ask me about my skincare routine, and I’ll tell you all about my sacred five-step lineup. Cleansing, moisturizing, and, of course, exfoliating […]

Wondering how to repair heat-damaged hair? Experts give their advice (and top product recommendations). Whether you prefer to flat iron, curl or blow out your hair, one thing remains the same: All that heat can take a toll on your strands. High temperatures or frequent styling can harm the health of your hair. If you’re […]

Wondering how much hair loss is normal? Find out what’s causing this distressing hair issue—and what you can do about it.   Whether you’ve spent your life trying to style thick, unruly strands into submission or add volume to limp locks, you’ve probably thought of your hair as “problem hair” at some point. But if you’ve […]

If you’re dealing with dull and dry strands, it may be time to invest in a shower filter for hair. Here’s how such filters work, as well as the benefits they provide. Do you feel like you’ve tried every product and treatment under the sun and yet good hair days still seem impossible? Chances are […]

Struggling to manage your curls? Learn how to care for curly hair the right way with these five steps for your wash day routine. If you let it, the time involved washing natural, kinky, curly hair can rival the endurance of a cycler. Between detangling, deep conditioning, and drying, hours and frustration can both build. […]

No matter your hair type, hydrated, moisturized hair is often the goal. That said, you might be wondering if the popular treatment of coconut oil is actually good for your hair. To learn more, I spoke to trichologist and founder of Alodia Hair Care, Isfahan Chambers-Harris, PhD, to get the details on the fatty acid-rich […]

Scalp massage benefits extend to hair growth, thickness, and even stress relief. Learn why you should give your scalp some TLC to achieve the hair of your dreams, below. Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. The scalp is skin, and it needs to be treated with as much care as your face and your […]

*Itching* to get rid of dandruff for good? Learn how to get rid of dandruff with natural remedies for flake-free scalp relief. When it comes to those dry, white flakes that randomly show up in your hairline at the most inconvenient times, about 50 million Americans experience it. But you might be asking yourself: Why […]

Your hair doesn’t want to be any more stressed than you do. Enter: protective styling. Protective styling has long been revered as a way to preserve healthy, curly hair. Here to give her personal take on protective styling and natural haircare is stylist to the stars, Naphia White. Naphia has styled Rihanna’s hair for Vogue […]