When you're rocking the most perfect hairstyle—whether it's something you painstakingly created yourself or one that you paid a lot of money for at the salon—you want to make sure it actually holds up. One way to beat gravity at its own game? Using a setting spray.The right setting spray can give you a strong hold that's long-lasting and can tame frizz and flyaways. And while some sprays used to leave you with stiff and "crunchy" hair, now there are really good formulations that allow for a ...

As someone who has dealt with some form of hair damage most of their life, I recommend you take it from me: You need a good deep conditioner. I spent the majority of my teenage years heat-styling because I found my natural, curly texture just too difficult to work with on a daily basis. Little did I know that would cause some long-term damage that would be tough to repair.What really helped save my lackluster locks was choosing the right repair masks and switching out my shampoo and condition...

It’s no secret that color can be really tough on hair. Hair dyes are basically a cocktail of chemicals that you put onto your head (ammonia and peroxide, for example). Not only can the chemicals be damaging to your hair, but they can also zap all of the moisture out, leaving you with dry, brittle strands. Before going dark, I used to get highlights and balayage. The last round of highlights I got left me with straw-like strands. My hair, which is typically thick and healthy, turned fragile an...

I spend copious amounts of time searching for new beauty products, specifically, the next best hair care products. Of course, my endless journey of testing curly hair products is not unique; women worldwide are always in pursuit of the best styling products for their textures. That search can leave you feeling exhausted, seeking products that not only work with your curl type and fulfill specific styling needs, but also for conscious consumers like myself, align with my values, such as practic...