Like many other things we Americans romanticize about the French, I've always been in awe of how these ladies seem to keep their fringe bangs looking effortless and fresh. My personal experience with bangs is that they look effortless and fresh for all of 10 minutes, and then they end up stuck to my face, swept to the side mixed in with the rest of my hair, or just generally unruly. After many, many trials and errors, I came to the conclusion the trick is in the styling itself. It's not like...

Europeans and Americans have a different approach to hair color. In America, the name of the game is often fresh highlights, perfectly placed color, and strict appointments every four to six weeks to avoid the dreaded root grow-in. In Europe, however, people tend to take a less-is-more attitude with their hair color. "The European approach to hair coloring is known for its classic and clean look, avoiding excessive highlighting," says Abby Haliti, world-renowned master of the contemporary Eur...

I've been a ponytail enthusiast ever since I can remember. For me, the simple style checks all the boxes. It's quick, easy, and I can switch it up depending on my mood. But as avid ponytail-wearers are likely aware, this five-minute style can get boring after a while. At a certain point, it can start to feel like throwing your hair up into the same style you wear to the gym just isn't sophisticated enough for work. Not to mention the potential damage from constantly using hair ties. To this,...

I love everything about my long, wavy hair except for one thing—it's dull, and it always has been. Blame it on my naturally dry strands or the fact that I get it chemically processed, but it lacks luster. That explains why I've fawned over pictures of celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian for years. They always have the glossiest, healthiest-looking hair. It's no coincidence that both J.Lo and Kardashian are my shiny-hair icons. That's because they share a hairstylist—Chri...