In the beauty world, there are a few things I'd classify as disconcerting—things like running out of your favorite foundation when you need it most or realizing you didn't wear waterproof mascara as you're starting to tear up at your brother's wedding (yes, that last one is a personal example). Then, there are things I'd consider outright alarming—like hair loss. While there are myriad reasons for hair loss, many people are unaware that it can be cyclical or seasonal in nature. Take it fromÂ...

Coily and curly people know moisture is the key. The key to what, you might be asking? The key doesn't just unlock hydrated curls. But you open the door to an easy washday sans fighting for what feels like hours to detangle your hair. And there's one MVP that can help do all things: a steamer. We use steam for everything from ridding clothes of wrinkles to prepping the skin for a facial. But how does steam help hair? Haiya Eliza, curl guru and owner of salon HerCurls, tells us, "[Steam] helps ...

I've been asking colorists and hairstylists for their best hair growth secrets ever since I started highlighting, heat-torching, and administering overall havoc on my hair back in elementary school. (Yep, I was the girl sporting zebra highlights, temporary spray color, and tinsel-sprinkled fake hair clips in her fifth-grade yearbook picture.) Considering my natural hair is already finely textured and blonde, you'd think I'd take it easy with damage-invoking things like color, heat tools, extensi...

If you’re anything like me, you are always looking for ways to cut down your time getting ready in the morning without sacrificing style. Beyond makeup, my hair is usually what takes me the longest to do. It’s for that very reason that I like to keep a great rotation of easy-to-copy hairstyles in my repertoire (think ponytail hairstyles and bun hairstyles like these messy bun ideas). One of my main go-tos in particular is the forever chic chignon.Not only does the updo hairstyle look an...