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3 Products You Need for Fall’s Effortless, Layered Cuts

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From buttery blondes and rich chocolate brunettes to low-maintenance shags, bobs, and curtain bangs, the fall season is serving up gorgeous locks that are soft, natural, and full of movement. What’s the secret to making these effortless styles actually look, well, effortless? The answer lies in a great cut and the right hair care products that enhance layers without weighing the hair down. Adding Soft, Weightless Volume and Texture Laid-back shags and swinging bobs are everywhere this season, and while the cuts themselves may be doing you a favor, the best styling products pull it all together. If you have naturally fine or limp locks, you’ll want to use a volumizing spray to create lift at the roots while keeping hair soft and flexible. Add it to your hair while it’s still damp before heat styling to enhance the effects. An excellent product will give you the body and texture you desire without the crunchy feel. Volumizing Spray Gently Holding Bouncy Curls If your cu...

4 Tips You Need for Fabulous Fall Hair

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If you’ve been looking forward to a fresh fall reset, it’s time to shift your wardrobe, and even your hair, to a cozier vibe. As the season shifts, so does your routine. Maybe you’re ready for a new color, leaning into different hairstyles, or just making minor maintenance tweaks. Either way, your fall hair edit probably needs a few effortless adjustments and the right products. Stay on Top of Blonde Tones Even if you’re not rocking the light, bright summer blonde hair you were a few months ago, you still want to maintain your current color, whether it’s a golden blonde or honey hue fitting of the season. A toning purple shampoo is an effortless way to keep your color intact and brassiness at bay. A quality toning purple shampoo can be used weekly on natural and color-treated blonde, highlighted, and gray hair to keep your locks vibrant all season long.  Fight the Fall Frizz Colder air often leads to drier strands, which can also cause flyaways, frizz, and dehyd...

Why You Should Get Bangs This Spring, Plus 4 Styling Tips

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  If you’re wondering how to refresh your look for spring, the answer might be right under (or rather, right above) your nose. Getting bangs is a perfect way to spruce up your look, as this versatile, face-framing cut can celebrate your face shape and show off your unique style. Here are two reasons to get bangs this spring and four helpful styling tips. Commit to a Style Routine Thanks to earlier sunrises and longer days, you might feel like you have more time during spring, making this the perfect season to reevaluate your morning beauty routine. A simple and consistent morning beauty ritual can boost your confidence, helping you feel like your best self throughout the day. Since bangs require at least a little daily maintenance, this stunning style can motivate you to create a simple, consistent beauty routine.  Luckily, refreshing your bangs is quick and easy with the right products and techniques. You can simply dampen your fringe and apply a volumizing spray befor...

Valentine’s Day Prep for Your Hair

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  Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get a little dressed up and hang out with your partner or friends. From the clothes you wear to how you style your hair, your look makes a statement. Hair care is so important leading up to and on Valentine’s Day because your hair can look and feel different depending on the steps you take to prepare it for a special occasion. Whether you’re going out to dinner or staying home with friends, you want your hair to look fantastic, and a little Valentine’s Day hair prep will go a long way. Treat Your Hair to a Toning Session Hair tone is super important to people who color their hair. Hard water, heat styling, weather, humidity, and other factors all affect how well your hair holds color. Blondes are especially susceptible to changes in their hair tone and may see more brassy tones if they don’t take regular steps to tone and maintain their hair. If you don’t have an appointment with your stylist the day before Valentine’s Day, you’ll have...

The Perfect Holiday Hairstyles for 3 Seasonal Events

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Once you’ve found the perfect shade of red lipstick for your upcoming holiday party and a stunning scarf and mitten set for your family’s annual caroling excursion, it’s time to plan the star on top of any great holiday look: the perfect hairstyle. A posh or practical hairstyle can add an elevated, festive touch to any outfit. Are you ready to look radiant at your next seasonal gathering? Here are three stunning hairstyles for different holiday events. Stylish Skating Whether you’re a sure-footed skater or need a hand to hold, visiting an ice skating rink is guaranteed to make you feel like you’re in a holiday movie. If you and your loved ones plan to lace up your skates and enjoy this fun seasonal activity, a practical yet festive hairstyle can make you feel postcard-worthy, whether you’re confident or wobbly. For a practical yet romantic style, try voluminous French braids. Start with damp hair and a protective volumizing spray , then comb through from roots to ends. B...

The Lowdown on Lowlights: 4 Things to Know About This Fall Hair Trend

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As the days get shorter and the sun stays lower on the horizon, golden hour seems to last forever. Colors look richer, the air is crisp, and leaves begin to turn gorgeous shades of orange, red, and yellow.  If you’re ready for a touch of fall, start your autumn transformation with lowlights: the season’s most iconic hair trend. Here are four things to know about lowlights. What Are Lowlights? While highlights add dimension to your hair with lighter pieces, lowlights use darker strands to add depth and richness to your locks. An experienced hairstylist can help you choose warm, deep shades that complement your hair color and complexion. With cohesive blending, this coloring technique requires little maintenance and can help your hair look healthy, happy, and fall-ready. Make the most of your new fall look by applying a volumizing spray to damp hair and blow-drying for weightless volume and touchable definition. Why Are Lowlights Perfect for Fall? Autumn is all about preparing ...

April Showers Bring…Stunning May Hair: Tips for Revitalizing Your Locks

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As the timeless saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers." But what about our hair? After enduring the dampness of April, many of us are left with frizzy, lackluster locks. However, no worries! With a little TLC and the right hair care products, you can transform your mane from drab to fab in time for May. Let's explore some tips and tricks to achieve beautiful, healthy hair after the rainy season. Frizz-Free Zone Humidity levels start to rise by May, leaving hair prone to frizz and flyaways. Incorporate anti-frizz products into your styling routine to combat frizz and maintain smooth, sleek locks. Serums, creams, and oils can help to tame unruly hair, creating a protective barrier against humidity. If you have fine, straight hair, you may have difficulty styling it in humid weather and find it falling flat rather quickly. Before styling for lightweight volume and grip, prep your hair with volumizing spray . The Hydration Effect Sometimes, getting caught in fre...

How to Shift Your Hair Care Routine From Winter to Spring

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Everyone loves a change of seasons, especially with the promise of warmer days on the horizon. To get ready for a smooth transition, you may need to assess any damage that winter caused your hair and get ready to rock a simple spring hair care routine. Help your mane adapt to the season change with the following tips and achieve locks that look healthy, vibrant, and beautiful all spring long. Volumizing Spray Protect Against UV Damage With longer daylight hours coming, you’ll probably be spending more time in the sun. It’s essential to shield your hair from UV damage. Make sure your styling products offer protection from the sun’s UV rays. Prepping your hair with a leave-in detangler with built-in UV and thermal damage protection is a great way to start. Your other products, including volumizing spray , styling creams, argan oils, heat activators, and glossing spray, should also offer protection. Trim Your Ends From dry hair to split ends, the cold weather likely left its mark on y...

Be Ready for Anything with These 5 Holiday Hairstyles

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The holidays are knocking on the door, and we are all so excited to enjoy the seasonal festivities and spread holiday cheer. Along with cozy sweaters and holiday outfits, you need some go-to holiday hairstyles. Luckily, getting a hairstyle that completes your holiday look doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are five excellent hairstyles you can craft right at home. Hair Texturizer Bubble Ponytail This fun and chic hairstyle falls in seamlessly with the whimsy of the holiday season. You can create this look with either a high or low ponytail. Place your hair ties an inch or two apart throughout the tail of your ponytail. Use a volumizing spray and pinch and pull each section to get those voluminous bubbles that make this holiday hairstyle unique. And just like that, you have a fun and trendy holiday hairstyle to show off. Dramatic Waves Let’s be honest: Dramatic waves look great for any occasion. This makes them an excellent choice for your go-to holiday look. Dramatic waves need ...

5 Mermaid-Inspired Hairstyles Perfect for Summer

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It’s summertime, and mermaid hair is in. There is something so enticing about beachy, mermaid-inspired hairstyles that we just can’t get enough of this season. Fortunately, we can emulate the magic of the sea this summer with high-performance products and a few tips. So grab your best hair texturizer and check out these five mermaid-worthy beachy hairstyles.   Volumizing Spray Long Mermaid Waves Mermaid waves are an obvious choice for days spent at the beach. This low-maintenance style looks terrific with hair of any length and is actually super easy to create. Use a sea salt hair texturizer to help give your locks that beautiful beachy wave, and then apply a layer of argan oil to add shine, tame frizz, and help protect your locks from UV damage. A Fishtail Braid On the topic of mermaids, this might not be the fishtail you dreamed of as a kid, but it’s a gorgeous alternative. All you need to do is separate your hair into two sides, then take a thin strand from the outside of on...

7 Secrets to Finding Your Perfect Shampoo and Conditioner Set

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Good hair days start with your shampoo and conditioner. But how often are you really thinking about the impact of this pair of products? Even though we wash and condition as part of our regular hair care routines, getting the right combination can still be tricky. It’s challenging because your scalp may be oily, but your ends are dry—a common combination for many. Then you add color-treated or over-processed locks into the mix, and you have to consider this as part of your overall hair goals. Let the following tips make every day a good hair day.  Know the Purpose of Your Shampoo and Conditioner Shampoo is designed to cleanse your roots and scalp (and, of course, it should do other things like protect your hair from color fading, UV, and thermal damage.) Conditioner helps add moisture, boost shine, reduce breakability, and increase manageability. Think about it like this: If shampoo’s main purpose is for your scalp and roots, conditioner is primarily for the ends of your strands...

4 Hair Products Perfect for Styling Your Hair for a Night Out

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A big night out means crafting the perfect look for the occasion, and your hair is undoubtedly a massive part of that. When your locks look on point, it can feel like your confidence is through the roof. Fortunately, there are some killer hair styling products that can help you craft the look that you love. Getting beautifully styled locks starts with knowing which products to use. So, if you haven’t added these products to your hairstyling routine, take this as your first sign you should try them. Here are four products to pick up for your big night out routine.  Volumizing Spray Try a Nourishing Hair Detangler One of the best ways to start your styling routine is with a high-quality hair detangler after washing your locks. Look for a protein-based detangler that will help keep your locks strong and healthy. It can help nourish your locks and seal in your cuticles, giving you a bouncy, beautiful look. For best results, use this detangler on damp hair and comb it thr...

How to Keep Your Hair Type Salon Fresh Between Visits

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There’s something special about getting asked if you just went to the salon when you haven’t gone in weeks. You feel bouncy and light for the rest of the day. This can happen when you find the right way to care for your hair type. In between your salon visits, you can still have a bright look that feels just as lively as it did right out of your appointment. With the right products, you’ll love the look you get every day between salon visits. From using a volumizing spray to lift fine locks to a toning purple shampoo to keep blonde hair bright, here are some tips to keep your hairstyle looking fresh in-between visits to your stylist.  Tone Blonde and Highlighted Hair with the Right Shampoo An integral part of the post-salon look is bright hair that shines just right. There’s something special about a lively look that makes you feel happy and confident. One of the best ways to keep your blonde locks or highlights lighter is to use a toning violet shampoo . This produ...

4 Steps for the Perfect Hydrating Hair Care Routine

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Your hair care routine is your daily ritual that you and your locks rely on for nutrients and vitamins that help them look and feel their best. This is your time to target concerns and build a foundation for healthy-looking hair as you work your way from cleansing to styling. Start leveling up your strategy with products that go above and beyond their function as you infuse more moisture into each step of your routine.   Cleanse and Condition Gently and Effectively   Washing your hair is the time to start your routine on the right foot, so it’s critical that you select gentle formulas that don’t strip your locks. Seek out a brand that focuses on developing high-quality formulas and offers a diverse range of shampoos and conditioners to help you target needs like curly or blonde locks with a no-tone  purple conditioner  or specialized product. If your hair feels lackluster or even damaged, consider a product that uses proteins and antioxidants to help y...