If you haven't yet been introduced to the unique weather of the Pacific Northwest, Washington state experiences an average of 150 days of rain each year (equal to about five months total). I've lived most of my life in Seattle and still experience what I can only describe as astonishment for the amount of rain we can get in a day. Even when it's just sprinkling, there's a chance you won't see the sun for months on end during our rainy season.Living in the country's rainiest city can definitely h...

When I had black hair and bangs, my former signature look, I tended to dress as one of my favorite blonde icons every Halloween, whether it was Drew Barrymore in Scream, Jayne Mansfield (as a Satanist), or Angelyne the Billboard Queen. But once I began switching up my look and dyeing my hair different colors, being blonde was something I could finally attain without a wig. All I’d need was a great hairstylist, amazing products, and commitment. After all, being blonde isn’t easy to maintain w...

Listen, I love intricate party hairstyles just as much as the next person. Perfectly imperfect up-dos? Sure. Red carpet–ready curls? Definitely. Sometimes, though, I'd rather take the path of least resistance. And by sometimes, I mean most winter days. It's cold and blustery outside, and for me, the ideal hairstyle is one that won't take too much time or cause too much fuss to fix when the wind whips it out of place. Low effort is the name of the game. Now, that's all well and good, but ...

We'll just come right out and say it. Messy buns are the ultimate cool hairstyle. Name a more effortless-looking but elevated style to put your hair in—we'll wait.Messy buns come in all different shapes and styles. There are the quintessential messy buns you're likely thinking of, where you pull unbrushed hair into a loose bun in three seconds flat, but there are also tons of more polished takes on the style that should be on your radar. Think slicked-back buns or knots with romantic, face-...