5 experts weigh in on how to protect your hair during Holi

Nothing dulls the festive spirit more than the thought of getting your chocolate brown ombré colour job turning into a fiery red. Even if you’re all prepped with organic colours and cold-pressed coconut oil, there’s a high chance your hair might catch colour, especially if it’s coloured lighter, bleached or has higher porosity (meaning it… Continue reading 5 experts weigh in on how to protect your hair during Holi

What is hard water, and what is it doing to your hair?

Each time you leave your front door, your hair comes up against a number of external elements, many of which threaten to damage the quality of your hair. However, while we’ve been busy trying to protect our locks from environmental damage, there’s been a seemingly unlikely culprit sabotaging our hair from within the home: ‘hard… Continue reading What is hard water, and what is it doing to your hair?

Blake Lively’s hairstylist reveals the secret to maintaining perfect hair all year round

Blake Lively has always had enviable hair, and ever since she popped up on our TV screens, we’ve been quietly obsessing over how to get her shiny blonde locks. Now, the actress’s hairstylist, Rod Ortega, might have finally given us the answer we’ve been looking for. Meaning, you too can have luscious Serena van der… Continue reading Blake Lively’s hairstylist reveals the secret to maintaining perfect hair all year round

The best hair brushes for your hair texture

The secret to finding a great hairbrush is about finding one that works with your hair, not against it. Learn all about bristle type, rounded silhouettes vs cushioned tools, and more key factors that make for the best brush for your hair type with pro-tips from celeb stylists. Find out which factors make for a… Continue reading The best hair brushes for your hair texture

5 beauty habits your future self will thank you for

Every day we’re bombarded with anti-ageing advice and, with more “solutions” than ever, it’s hard to determine the quality tips from the questionable. In an attempt to streamline everyday beauty routines, we’re revisiting the basics and replacing quick pick-me-ups with long-term habits. Follow these rules and as early as next month, you’ll see that skin and hair can… Continue reading 5 beauty habits your future self will thank you for

Hey, sorry to neg you out, but is your hair making you look older?

We hate to bring up the double-barrelled ‘a’ word again—you know the one… starts with ‘anti’ ends with ‘ageing’—but as anyone who’s sprouted a grey hair can attest, our hair can change quite dramatically as we grow older. Don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom—there are plenty of tips and tricks you can employ… Continue reading Hey, sorry to neg you out, but is your hair making you look older?

How to get rid of split ends without cutting off your hair

Split ends getting in the way of achieving the long, luscious lengths you’ve always wanted? We feel you. Unless you’re Olivia Culpo, most of us have them, and thanks to daily heat styling, the way we towel dry our hair after a shower and even what we sleep on at night, our once healthy-looking locks tend… Continue reading How to get rid of split ends without cutting off your hair

How to nail a super sleek ponytail, according to Kim K’s hairstylist Chris Appleton

Ponytails are a perma-trend in terms of hair, but recently the high and tight look has overtaken low and loose as the coolest way to wear them. The sleek power pony is a signature look of Chris Appleton’s, the Color Wow brand ambassador and hottest hairstylist in Hollywood right now. Having admired his handiwork on A-listers… Continue reading How to nail a super sleek ponytail, according to Kim K’s hairstylist Chris Appleton

The strange reason why your hair hurts

You know that feeling you get when you haven’t washed your hair in a while, or maybe you’ve had it lazily tucked into a topknot for a few days, and your hair starts to hurt? Like physically throb and hurt? Even though we all logically know that your hair is dead, and it has zero… Continue reading The strange reason why your hair hurts

8 life-saving tips to tame frizzy hair

Some days you’re the glamorous Princess of Genovia but other days frizz makes you feel like a pre-makeover Mia Thermopolis. Blame humidity or DNA (shoutout to my fellow curly-haired queens), but whatever the source, the frizz requires management skills. We chatted with Los Angeles-based hairstylists Michael Dueñas and Caile Noble to learn some of the best… Continue reading 8 life-saving tips to tame frizzy hair

Your 101 guide to keratin hair treatments

As beauty services go, keratin hair treatments might be the most controversial of the last decade, second only to indoor tanning, and maybe fake Kylie lip kits. And yet still two truths remain. Keratin treatments are A.) wildly popular and B.) widely misunderstood. We asked Cincinnati-based cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos and Los Angeles hairstylist Clayton… Continue reading Your 101 guide to keratin hair treatments

Here’s how Kareena Kapoor Khan stopped her hairfall

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s widely documented pregnancy had one less-than-obvious fallout: the star found herself losing a lot of hair. “I don’t know if it’s the change in weather or the fact that some vitamins are still being replenished, but I did experience tremendous hairfall,” she reveals in her latest Facebook Live interview with dietician Rujuta… Continue reading Here’s how Kareena Kapoor Khan stopped her hairfall

How to air-dry thick hair without entering a frizz warzone

When warm weather hits, the last thing us girls with thick, coarse lengths want to do is turn on the hairdryer – and let’s face it, the cool air setting does virtually nothing to zap moisture. The only other option is letting your hair dry naturally which generally doesn’t lead to ideal results. Unless you do… Continue reading How to air-dry thick hair without entering a frizz warzone

9 celebrity-approved hair makeovers all the cool girls are trying

Sure, your warm highlights captioned ‘long hair, don’t care’ might make for a great Instagram, but don’t rely on either of them to earn you extra style cred. This year is all about crossing boundaries and haircuts that are as strong as your identity. You don’t achieve that by being mainstream so go beyond the… Continue reading 9 celebrity-approved hair makeovers all the cool girls are trying

Quiz: How damaged is your hair?

If your hair has been looking dull and is prone to breaking at even the slightest tug, chances are that you need to do some urgent hair repair work. But with the humongous amount of advice out there on fixing hair damage, it can be difficult to sort out the right one to suit your needs.… Continue reading Quiz: How damaged is your hair?

The definitive way to fight hair loss

Kérastase helps you deal with damaged hair

Obsessed with your hair straightener? Seduced into trying a new colour every few months? The damage from frequent heat styling, colour jobs and hair treatments can go to the core of each strand. But don’t let the guilt of burnt, dull and lifeless hair bring you down. The new Kérastase Résistance Thérapiste will fix it… Continue reading Kérastase helps you deal with damaged hair

4 fixes for frizzy hair

You don’t always need an arsenal of hair products and expert blowdrying skills to fix your halo of frizz. Try these hacks for a change: Change your partingIf you’re plagued with tiny antennas of hair, dousing you mane with serum will only make it look greasy. It’s time you reconsider your hair parting. Either switch… Continue reading 4 fixes for frizzy hair

#ELLETriesIt: Nioxin hair treatment

Let’s face it, the monsoon showers – amazing as they are – aren’t doing much for our hair. Step out and you end up looking like a frizzball. Did we mention the hair fall? That’s where the Nioxin hair treatment comes in. It promises healthier and fuller hair in under 4 weeks. Before we start… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Nioxin hair treatment

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