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Step-by-step guides that make every hair, skin, and self-care ritual feel like it’s made just for you.

How to Lighten Hair Without Bleach: Natural & Safe Solutions
Whether you’re hoping to go platinum blonde for the summer or just looking to add some highlights to lighten up your look a little…...
September 2, 2025 • 7 min read
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Should I Get a Perm? Your Guide to Hair Perming & Wavy Looks
August 29, 2025 • 2 min read
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How to Get Your Curls Back After a Chemical Straightener
August 20, 2025 • 3 min read
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How to Use Curl Cream on Wavy Hair
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Grooming

From easy-to-follow skincare routines to step-by-step hairstyles, these simple how-to’s are designed to help you master your grooming.

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9 Expert-Approved Ways to Add Volume For Thin Hair
If you have fine or thin hair, you know that even a well-executed blow-dry (the kind that gets you bouncy, voluminous, shampoo-commercial-worthy results) has…...
July 30, 2024 • 6 min read

How to Have a Good Hair Day, Every Day
January 8, 2024 • 5 min read

Men’s Guide to Modern Hair Gel
October 28, 2023 • 2 min read

Everything You Need to Know About the Low Taper Fade
June 24, 2022 • 4 min read
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Hair Color

Keep your color looking its best. Learn how to maintain, protect, and refresh your hair color with expert guidance.

5 Ways to Lighten Your Hair Naturally
Don’t have time to spend hours basking in the sun but still want beautiful sun-kissed highlights? Surprisingly, you don’t need chemicals to get the…...
August 1, 2024 • 5 min read

6 Tips for Brunette to Blonde Hair Transitions
July 30, 2024 • 5 min read
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11 Tips to Make Your Hair Color Last Longer
May 16, 2022 • 4 min read
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The Most Common Hair Color Mistakes—and How to Fix Them
November 20, 2020 • 6 min read
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Hair Type

The right routine starts with understanding your unique hair. Work with your natural texture whether you have straight, wave, curly, or coily strands.

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Finding The Best Dry Shampoo For You
There’s a reason dry shampoo has become the champion of hair products. How does dry shampoo work exactly? Obviously, it keeps your hair fresh…...
June 1, 2022 • 2 min read
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What is Porosity?
May 24, 2022 • 4 min read
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How to Use Hair Gel with Curly Hair
May 19, 2022 • 3 min read
What is Your Hair Type

How to Determine Your Hair Type and Customize Your Hair Care Routine
Updated on June 19, 2025 • 3 min read
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Styling

From everyday hair to special occasions, these tutorials will help you style with confidence so you can create looks all your own.

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How to Cut Curly Hair: 5 Golden Rules
Cutting curly hair can be complicated. With so much bounce, volume and liveliness, it’s bound to come with its own unique set of rules…...
August 1, 2024 • 5 min read

How to Make a Spa Day at Home
July 30, 2024 • 5 min read
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The 6 Best Ways to Manage Thick Hair
February 23, 2023 • 3 min read

How to Use Hair Gel for Men
September 1, 2022 • 5 min read
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