Scalp Health

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 […]

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, members of Team HUM share beauty and wellness advice passed on to us from our Asian mothers (and grandmothers!). Here’s what they taught us about taking care of our skin, hair, and health. Michele, Content Editor My mom (who moved from the Philippines to the US at 16 years […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, lists the best foods to eat for hair growth. Hair growth is a goal for many of us. While our first instinct may be to reach for a promising hair tonic to lengthen our locks, we can’t ignore the underlying reasons why it can be a challenge to begin with. What […]

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 […]

Grease can get in the way of making every day a good hair day. To learn how to make your hair less greasy, we asked renowned stylist Paul Labrecque for advice. If you’ve ever had greasy roots, mids, or ends, you know how annoying they can be—especially when it feels like you’re doing everything to […]

*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 […]