For years, purple shampoo has been the anti-brassiness poster child when it comes to minimizing those inevitable, unwanted warm tones that occur slowly but surely in lightened strands. (In case you're curious, frequent washes, sun exposure, heat-styling, and the minerals and chemicals found in our water can be held responsible.) Alas, to keep lightened hair looking as fresh, cool, and un-yellow as possible, purple can save the day. Since purple shades are best at canceling out yellow tones, tho...

Whenever we find ourselves in the midst of a hairstyling rut (which, to be honest, is pretty much always), braids never fail to save the day. Alongside ponytails and buns, braided hairstyles are an effortless and strategic way to add some flair and zing sans tons of extra styling products or hot tools. (They're also a fabulously sneaky antidote for camouflaging roots or bangs as they're growing out.)There are plenty of chic braided hairstyles well suited for every hair type, texture, and leng...

I'll admit that I am totally useless at doing my hair. While I can just about handle a curling wand, I am yet to master a proper blow-dry, and when it comes to actual hairstyles, I'll either wear it down (exciting) or in a topknot. However, we are all spending a lot of time at home lately, so I thought I should seize the opportunity to step outside my hair comfort zone and try something new. In fact, I called upon Adam Reed, UK editorial ambassador for L’Oréal Professionnel, to lend m...

It seems like no matter our given hair, most of us spend way too much of our time wishing for something else. Those with curly hair will go to great lengths to straighten it, just as natural brunettes will spend hours in colorists' chairs trying to achieve the perfect blonde. And while everyone has the right to express themselves through the haircut, color, or style of their choosing, education around best practices for one's own hair could be the difference between hating what grows out of ...