I think it's safe to say that hair-lightening sprays have a somewhat unsavory reputation. And you know what? I get it. I was, after all, one of the countless people who experimented with a certain lemon-scented lightening spray circa 2007 (it shall remain nameless). My hair, which started out as a light "bronde" color, soon lifted several shades to become brighter, brassier, and much more damaged. Somewhere along the way, I realized the unnatural orange tone and the countless split ends w...

Over the past few years, I've been on a mission to heat style far less and work with my natural texture. Let me tell you, it isn't always easy. To be perfectly frank, my hair truly has a mind of its own. It always has and probably always will. She's a true individualist. My 3B–4A curls are thick, dry, and frizzy by nature and require extra time and attention to style properly. But luckily enough, part of my job is to speak to talented hairstylists on a daily basis who understand me and my te...

Those of us with color-processed hair know that trying to maintain our color can be incredibly challenging. Before I started coloring my hair, I’d pick shampoo and conditioner solely based on what smelled the best in the hair aisle at Target. When you’re trying to protect your hair color, however, shampoo and conditioner become a whole new ballgame. “If you have decided to take your hair to the next level with color, choosing the right shampoo and conditioner is going to be key to keeping ...

It's about that time again—my most treasured time, to be quite honest. If you're a fellow hairstyling enthusiast (whether that's cut or color), I'm sure you'll agree that trend forecasts take center stage in the opening months of the year. This time around, I wanted to do a deep dive into what luscious hair hues will be making their debut (or a comeback) this season.Naturally, that required me to tap a few talented celebrity colorists to get their take on what's ahead. They've looked into ...