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Hair Care

Hair care includes the techniques and products you use on your precious locks. Learn all about the Curly Girl Method—and approved Curly Girl products—discover co-wash, and find the best dry shampoo for you, all right here.
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How to Keep Your Hair Moisturized—Even if It’s Naturally Dry
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Is Onion Water the Secret to Hair Growth? Here's What Science Says
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Castor Oil Is the Secret to Healthy Hair, Trichologists Say—Here's What It Can Do
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Blake Lively Shares Her Best-Kept Hair Secret—and the Reason Her New Haircare Line at Target Doesn't Include Conditioner
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I Test Beauty Products for a Living, and Here Are 5 Items I'll Never Stop Using
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I Only Wash My Hair Twice a Week, but This Dry Shampoo Keeps My Tresses Fresh 24/7
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Simone Biles’ Hairstylist Gives Us the Scoop on the Products Behind Her Gold Medal-Worthy Hair
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Shoppers Say This $7 Styling Spray Cuts Down on Drying Time While Protecting Hair
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This $20 Haircare Hack From Amazon Surprised Me by Cutting My Blow-Drying Time in Half
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11 Expert-Proven Ways to Get Rid of Frizzy Hair
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The Best Dry Shampoos for Refreshing Oily Hair
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7 Things You Should Be Doing for a Healthy Scalp
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The 10 Best Hair-Thickening Shampoos of 2024
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How Often Can You Bleach Your Hair? (Without Completely Destroying It)
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Can Caffeinated Hair Products Speed Hair Growth? We Asked Experts
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Is It Bad to Wash Your Hair Every Day? Experts Weigh In
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Benefits of Using Almond Oil for Hair, According to Celebrity Hairstylists
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How to Prevent Split Ends (And the Best Treatment Products to Use)
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I'm a Hair-Care Minimalist, but This 12-in-1 Magic Hair Mask Is My One Non-Negotiable
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Vitamin C Is One of the Best Ingredients to Grow Long, Luscious Hair
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Olaplex Is My Secret to Glossier Hair, and It Just Launched a New Gift Set for Extra Shiny Tresses
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6 Hair Washing Mistakes to Avoid If You Want Healthy Hair
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Is Bhringraj Oil the Key to Healthy Hair Growth? Experts Weigh In
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Is Using Baking Soda on Your Hair OK? Hairstylists Weigh In
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Top Benefits of Avocado Oil for Hair—and How to Use It
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How to Moisturize Your Scalp to Soothe Flaking and Itching
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Does Microneedling Work for Hair Loss? Experts Explain
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My Dry, Itchy Skin Feels Instantly Soothed by This Calming Scalp Serum That Feels Like Skincare for My Hair
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My Hairstylist Sister and I Credit Our Silky-Smooth Locks to These Three Products, and They’re on Sale
The Best Dandruff Shampoos
The 14 Best Dandruff Shampoos for a Healthy and Happy Scalp
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What Is a Scalp Detox—and Why Experts Say You Should Be Doing One
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Here’s Why Your Hair Feels Like Straw—and Some Ways to Treat It
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I Have Curly Hair, and This $8 Drugstore Find Is My Secret Weapon for Refreshing Day-Old Curls
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Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Hair Gloss Treatment, According to Experts
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Do You Have Hard Water Hair Damage? Hair Experts Explain How to Treat It
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The 12 Best Shampoos for Dry Hair of 2024
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The 14 Best Conditioners for Curly Hair You Can Buy Online
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9 Best Hair Colors Without Bleach to Minimize Damage
Best Drugstore Shampoos
The 14 Best Drugstore Shampoos of 2024
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Seasonal Hair Loss Is a Thing—Here’s What You Can Do to Combat It
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How to Make Hair Grow Thicker Naturally
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Is Air-Drying or Blow-Drying Better for Hair?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Difference Between Hair Loss, Hair Thinning, and Hair Breakage?
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I Tried the Curly Girl Method on My Wavy Hair, and I'm Never Going Back
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7 Best Types of Oil to Promote Hair Growth
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What Is the Best Hairbrush for Thin Hair and Hair Loss?
Best Shampoos
The 14 Best Shampoos of 2024 for Every Hair Type and Concern
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Why You Should Avoid Plucking Gray Hairs, According to Hairstylists
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How to Care for Fine Hair, According to Stylists
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Here's Why You Should Be Using Shea Butter for Hair and Skin, According to Beauty Experts
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Everything You Should Know About Scalp Oils for a Dry, Itchy Scalp
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Yes, There Is a Right Way to Shower
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Shea Butter Is the Miracle Ingredient Your Skin and Hair Need—Here's How to Use It
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15 Top Hairstyles for Summer 2024, According to Hairstylists
Second-day hair styling tips, tricks, advice
5 Must-Know Rules for Styling Second-Day Hair (Because Who Has Time to Shower Every Day?)
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This Is How Much to Tip Hairstylists and Colorists (Plus One Time You Don't Need to Tip)
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How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair and Skin—Plus Why You Should
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Can Black Seed Oil Help Prevent Hair Loss? We Asked the Experts
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Why Is My Scalp So Itchy?
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How to Tell If Those Flyaways Are Baby Hairs, Breakage, or New Growth
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You Can Actually Make Your Hair Grow Faster—MDs Explain How
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10 Top Hair Colors for Spring 2024, According to Hairstylists
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Can Rice Water Make Your Hair Longer? We Asked Experts