How to Make a Sleek Bun Feel Less Severe
A sleek bun looks strict because of tension, a sharp part and high shine. Seven small changes that soften it, starting with the one your scalp will notice.
Hair
Styling and care for the hair you actually have — straight, wavy, curly or coily. Quick styles, sensible heat habits, and how to get what you asked for at the salon.
Three Easy Hairstyles for Second-Day Hair
A low twist ponytail, a loose side braid and a claw-clip twist: three no-heat styles that work with day-two texture instead of against it.
What to Consider Before Cutting a Fringe
A fringe takes minutes to cut and months to grow out. Eight questions about your hair, your mornings and your routine to answer before you book.
How to Choose a Hairbrush for Your Styling Routine
Choose by task, not by trend: which brush or comb suits detangling, blow-drying, smoothing and shaping, and how that changes with texture.
Getting Ready for a Haircut: What to Tell Your Stylist
The first five minutes decide most of a haircut. A checklist for what to bring, what to say and what to ask before the scissors come out.
Heat Styling: Habits That Help Reduce Damage
Hot tools always affect hair to some degree. These habits, sorted from zero effort to a change in your week, lower how much heat your hair gets.