In case you haven't heard, our days on the western hemisphere are officially getting longer (for anyone on the Pacific Northwest - the sun has just begun to set after 5pm!) The return of longer, sunny days can only mean one thing: spring is just around the corner. Now, while it's still winter, is the best time to get your plans for your springtime hair set in motion with the help of this Spring 2023 hair trend guide. Luckily, celeb hairstylist Larry Sims, colorist Lorena M. Valdes, and Oly...

Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for 31 days of storytelling, including everything from trying new beauty treatments to copying the most risqué runway looks of the season.As I've gotten older and more comfortable with my extremely thick, curly texture, I've been a lot more open t...

If you've attempted to find a solution for broken nails, split ends, and dull skin, there's a good chance you've stumbled across biotin as a holy-grail product. Highly marketed as a "miracle" vitamin, it's on the shelves at pretty much every beauty and health retailer. But no matter how many glowing reviews a product receives, it's always a good idea to get the opinion of a health expert. I did just that by reaching out to a doctor who focuses primarily on holistic health. Read on to find out ...

I might be generalizing here, but I don't think there are a lot of us who look forward to washday often. Special shout-out to those with thick, curly hair—washday can feel like a downright nightmare if you're having one of *those* weeks. But for me, there's always a silver lining. If I can at least make washing my hair into a spa experience, that gives me a bit more motivation. Every good spa experience starts with the amazing scent of the products used right? So why not go for a shampoo-and-...