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Clean hair care is coming for your shower in a *big* way
December 03, 2018
Clean hair care is coming for your shower in a *big* way
Despite all of the ingredient confusion and natural-this, synthetic-that chatter, if clean beauty has a…
By Ali Finney
The 30-second shower hack for adding instant shine to your hair
December 02, 2018
The 30-second shower hack for adding instant shine to your hair
When I got my hair done last night (gotta dye those gray hairs!), the woman…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 1-minute hack saved me from a dry shampoo disaster
November 29, 2018
This 1-minute hack saved me from a dry shampoo disaster
During the winter months, I’m guilty of trying to make my blowouts last long past…
By Zoe Weiner
Why gray hairs happen earlier in some people than others
November 16, 2018
Why gray hairs happen earlier in some people than others
Having turned 30, I'm beginning to hear more and more of my friends talk about…
By Rachel Lapidos
Show some respect for big bush energy, BDE's badass grandma
November 09, 2018
Show some respect for big bush energy, BDE's badass grandma
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson may have called it quits (and have aired their feelings about…
By Maria Del Russo
The real reason you shouldn't go into the cold with damp hair has nothing to do with getting sick
November 07, 2018
The real reason you shouldn't go into the cold with damp hair has nothing to do with getting sick
I may be diligent with my 10-step skin-care routine, but when it comes to my…
By Rachel Lapidos
Everyone has a bob and we have deep FOMO
November 06, 2018
Everyone has a bob and we have deep FOMO
There's nothing like a fresh chop. When temperatures are high, the last thing you want…
By Rachel Lapidos
The time has come to reassess whether conditioner is *actually* necessary for fine hair
November 06, 2018
The time has come to reassess whether conditioner is *actually* necessary for fine hair
I've been taking care of my strands and watching other people do the same in…
By Rachel Lapidos
Yes, you actually *can* cut your own bangs—here's how
November 03, 2018
Yes, you actually *can* cut your own bangs—here's how
"Should I get bangs?" It's one of those questions that seems to pop up every…
By Rachel Lapidos
Seeing a new hairstylist? Here's Jonathan Van Ness' top tip for nailing the consultation
November 01, 2018
Seeing a new hairstylist? Here's Jonathan Van Ness' top tip for nailing the consultation
Hairstylist and celeb Jonathan Van Ness' mane is the stuff of beauty legends. (I mean, has…
By Kells McPhillips
5 beauty benefits of argan oil that make it a healthy hair must-have
November 01, 2018
5 beauty benefits of argan oil that make it a healthy hair must-have
Having oily hair isn't exactly the goal (just ask the thousands of bottles of shampoos…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
A Beauty Nutritionist Gives Her Top Foods for Healthy Hair
October 31, 2018
A Beauty Nutritionist Gives Her Top Foods for Healthy Hair
Frances Phillips is a registered nutritional therapist, specializing in skin and beauty related issues. Her…
By Frances Phillips
This $9 shower solution will make shaving at least 900-percent easier
October 25, 2018
This $9 shower solution will make shaving at least 900-percent easier
Should you opt to shave your legs, you're all too familiar with the body contortions…
By Kells McPhillips
After hating my arm hair my whole life, I now love it
October 25, 2018
After hating my arm hair my whole life, I now love it
My arm hair used to cause me serious distress: The dark strands against my Snow White-pale…
By Rachel Lapidos
Next time you go to the salon, ask for a dry haircut
October 24, 2018
Next time you go to the salon, ask for a dry haircut
Regardless of where you go to get your hair cut, the experience pretty much remains…
By Rachel Lapidos
Ah, so *this* is the correct order to wash your hair
October 18, 2018
Ah, so *this* is the correct order to wash your hair
When it comes down to basic self care practices, people pretty much have it all…
By Rachel Lapidos
Meet Flamingo, the choose your own adventure of hair-removal lines
October 16, 2018
Meet Flamingo, the choose your own adventure of hair-removal lines
The body hair women keep and the body hair we opt to remove has become an…
By Kells McPhillips
Wondering, "why is my hair so dry?" One of these 7 causes is likely to blame
October 15, 2018
Wondering, "why is my hair so dry?" One of these 7 causes is likely to blame
Living with curly hair, I've spent the majority of my free time figuring out ways…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
9 reasons your eyelashes are falling out and how to grow them back naturally
October 12, 2018
9 reasons your eyelashes are falling out and how to grow them back naturally
True story: I've had actual nightmares that are just a montage of me seeing all…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Derms weigh in on how to break up with your scalp zits once and for all
October 10, 2018
Derms weigh in on how to break up with your scalp zits once and for all
Pimples are annoying, no matter where they sprout. But when they're on your face, it's…
By Rachel Lapidos
Dyson just added a new hot tool and it'll change the way you curl your hair
October 09, 2018
Dyson just added a new hot tool and it'll change the way you curl your hair
When Dyson launched the Supersonic Hair Dryer a couple of years ago, it changed the…
By Rachel Lapidos
CVS can't keep these beauty products in stock
October 09, 2018
CVS can't keep these beauty products in stock
Drugstores are amazing for a number of reasons. You can get practically everything you need…
By Rachel Lapidos
Curly bangs are trending on Pinterest and we're *here* for the look
October 08, 2018
Curly bangs are trending on Pinterest and we're *here* for the look
There are several major decisions you can make in terms of your hair look. You…
By Rachel Lapidos
Ladies, if you're going to remove your nipple hair, this is how to do it
October 08, 2018
Ladies, if you're going to remove your nipple hair, this is how to do it
In the Well+Good office, certain topics spark some heated debates. There's the whole discussion about…
By Rachel Lapidos
Oh, so *that's* why my hair never matches the photo I show my stylist...
October 03, 2018
Oh, so *that's* why my hair never matches the photo I show my stylist...
I've had a number of hair appointments in which I've brought in a photo of,…
By Rachel Lapidos
A trick to smooth your strands in seconds when sweater weather gives you static hair
October 02, 2018
A trick to smooth your strands in seconds when sweater weather gives you static hair
Unpacking your cold-weather clothing is a quintessential fall moment that signals the official start of…
By Kells McPhillips
Netflix's "Nappily Ever After" shows black women need safer hair care products
September 30, 2018
Netflix's "Nappily Ever After" shows black women need safer hair care products
Netflix's new original film Nappily Ever After is a tale as old as time for women…
By Jordan Galloway
The 2 ingredients for the best DIY dry shampoo are already in your pantry
September 28, 2018
The 2 ingredients for the best DIY dry shampoo are already in your pantry
There are countless numbers of dry shampoos to choose from on store shelves. But why…
By Tehrene Firman
5 tips every woman needs to know before shaving her face
September 22, 2018
5 tips every woman needs to know before shaving her face
Last month a New York Times article revealed that celebrity facialist Kate Somerville and many of…
By Amy Marturana
Make rosemary oil directly in your slow cooker with just 2 ingredients
September 18, 2018
Make rosemary oil directly in your slow cooker with just 2 ingredients
Once you sniff rosemary, you won't forget it. The highly aromatic herb with needly leaves…
By Tehrene Firman
Baking soda *can* clean your hair, but is it actually good for strands?
September 18, 2018
Baking soda *can* clean your hair, but is it actually good for strands?
If I were playing the wellness stocks, I'd invest in baking soda. Because it can…
By Rachel Lapidos
The simple hack to help you choose your best hair color yet
September 17, 2018
The simple hack to help you choose your best hair color yet
Like your face shape, your skin's undertone can guide all sorts of things in your beauty…
By Rachel Lapidos
Here's the hairy truth about those bumps on your vagina
September 14, 2018
Here's the hairy truth about those bumps on your vagina
You know the feeling: You've just shaved your lady parts (at this point in your…
By Rachel Lapidos
Turning your hair into a field of flowers is officially a thing, based on these runway looks
September 11, 2018
Turning your hair into a field of flowers is officially a thing, based on these runway looks
In a *mic drop* beauty moment earlier this month, Beyoncé appeared on the cover of…
By Kells McPhillips
Cool, cold brew and flannel hair are a thing now—but like, what exactly are they?
September 06, 2018
Cool, cold brew and flannel hair are a thing now—but like, what exactly are they?
When I was actively dating, a big part of my strategy was rooted in my…
By Ali Finney
There's never been a better time to have a full bush
September 05, 2018
There's never been a better time to have a full bush
I'm about to get real here: The bush is back. Among friends and around the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Yep, we've all been lied to about our skin and hair "getting used to" beauty products
August 31, 2018
Yep, we've all been lied to about our skin and hair "getting used to" beauty products
It’s a beauty lover’s worst nightmare: One morning, you know the beauty products that will…
By Zoe Weiner
Newsflash: Female hair loss is way more common than you think—and here’s what you can do about it
August 27, 2018
Newsflash: Female hair loss is way more common than you think—and here’s what you can do about it
It’s hard to keep your cool when you start finding your hair in your bathtub…
By Well+Good Editors
What split ends? *This* is how often to get a trim to avoid visible hair damage
August 27, 2018
What split ends? *This* is how often to get a trim to avoid visible hair damage
Split ends are to hair what pimple popping is to skin: oddly satisfying. One could…
By Zoe Weiner
6 avoidable shower mistakes that can cause bacne breakouts
August 26, 2018
6 avoidable shower mistakes that can cause bacne breakouts
Obviously, we shower to keep our skin blemish-free. But what if your shower time ritual was actually causing…
By Rachel Lapidos
You'll soon be able to get your prescription *and* a blowout at CVS
August 25, 2018
You'll soon be able to get your prescription *and* a blowout at CVS
Picking up a prescription can be a hassle—especially when the drugstore is totally out of…
By Tehrene Firman
Rehab your hair from the summer's most annoying stressors
August 23, 2018
Rehab your hair from the summer's most annoying stressors
Real talk: As divine as a day at the beach (or a pool!) is, it…
By Rachel Lapidos
The secret to growing out your hair faster? It starts in the shower
August 22, 2018
The secret to growing out your hair faster? It starts in the shower
If you're like me, you're for any and all methods that aim to grow your hair…
By Rachel Lapidos
Those bra-strap headbands from the '90s are back and more fit-glam than ever
August 22, 2018
Those bra-strap headbands from the '90s are back and more fit-glam than ever
Running isn't exactly the most, shall we say, glamorous of sports. (Exhibit A: mid-race nose bleeds.…
By Kells McPhillips
Heat damaged hair? Here's how to deal
August 21, 2018
Heat damaged hair? Here's how to deal
While embracing your natural texture is becoming more popular in the world of hair care,…
By Andrea Jordan
The lazy-girl hack for styling bangs flawlessly, sans *any* heat damage
August 21, 2018
The lazy-girl hack for styling bangs flawlessly, sans *any* heat damage
Having bangs is both a blessing and a curse. While they're undoubtedly super cute, the…
By Tehrene Firman
Peace out, pep-squad pony: One hairstylist says *this* is the most flattering ponytail height
August 16, 2018
Peace out, pep-squad pony: One hairstylist says *this* is the most flattering ponytail height
There's nothing wrong with rocking a high cheerleader-style pony—it keeps sweat from totally ruining your…
By Tehrene Firman
6 apple cider vinegar-based beauty products that will transform your look
August 15, 2018
6 apple cider vinegar-based beauty products that will transform your look
Maybe you drink apple cider vinegar on the reg (like I did for a week). Or…
By Rachel Lapidos
Chrissy Teigen's "HBOTD" obsession is the perfect hack for freshening up your dirty hair
August 14, 2018
Chrissy Teigen's "HBOTD" obsession is the perfect hack for freshening up your dirty hair
If you follow Chrissy Teigen on Instagram, you've probably had a particular tune stuck in…
By Kells McPhillips
*This* is how to tell when it's time to get your brows done
August 14, 2018
*This* is how to tell when it's time to get your brows done
I don't know about you, but I never realize that my eyebrows need fine-tuning until…
By Rachel Lapidos
The salon secrets to properly washing your hair
August 13, 2018
The salon secrets to properly washing your hair
Getting your hair done is a treat to say the least. You get to have…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to wash your hair in humid weather to yield the least frustrating results
August 09, 2018
How to wash your hair in humid weather to yield the least frustrating results
It's hot out. I don't know about you, but lately, every time I step outside, I…
By Rachel Lapidos
Young Women Are Embracing Their Gray Hair Like Never Before—And I, for One, Am Rooting for It
August 05, 2018
Young Women Are Embracing Their Gray Hair Like Never Before—And I, for One, Am Rooting for It
It happens to everyone: That day when you're tending to your tresses and you notice…
By Rachel Lapidos
This often-forgotten step is the key to making your Dutch braids look Pinterest perfect
August 04, 2018
This often-forgotten step is the key to making your Dutch braids look Pinterest perfect
I learned how to French braid in middle school, on a two-hour bus ride to…
By Abbey Stone
What is Biotin and can it *really* help your skin and hair?
August 02, 2018
What is Biotin and can it *really* help your skin and hair?
There are certain supplements that you just associate with their main function, like collagen for…
By Rachel Lapidos
Turns out we're all using too much shampoo—here's a money-saving tip to stop the habit
August 02, 2018
Turns out we're all using too much shampoo—here's a money-saving tip to stop the habit
If most of your showers consist of sudsing up your locks enough to fashion a…
By Tehrene Firman
This hair product could be secretly giving you forehead pimples
July 31, 2018
This hair product could be secretly giving you forehead pimples
You've just mastered a complicated hairdo for a night out, so you spritz it down…
By Rachel Lapidos
The mane-boosting reason to apply dry shampoo *before* you hit the hay
July 30, 2018
The mane-boosting reason to apply dry shampoo *before* you hit the hay
Dry shampoo is kind of like the fairy dust of every fitness-lover's beauty world. Even after…
By Kells McPhillips
No, it’s not okay to shave your bikini line
July 30, 2018
No, it’s not okay to shave your bikini line
Inevitably, there will come a time in your life when you think it’s a good…
By Abbey Stone
*This* is how often you should wash your hair in the summer
July 30, 2018
*This* is how often you should wash your hair in the summer
If you're taking full advantage of all summer has to offer—millennial-pink beaches, epic hotel pools,…
By Erin Bunch
*This* is how often you should really be shaving, according to a dermatologist
July 24, 2018
*This* is how often you should really be shaving, according to a dermatologist
Ever notice how you can go the entire winter season without shaving (or even thinking…
By Rachel Lapidos
10 of the best toning shampoos for banishing brassy or red tints from hair
July 20, 2018
10 of the best toning shampoos for banishing brassy or red tints from hair
When toning shampoos first hit shelves years ago, it was beauty innovation at its best. Purple…
By Ali Finney
3 fresh hairstyles to rescue you from ponytail fatigue
July 19, 2018
3 fresh hairstyles to rescue you from ponytail fatigue
Ever since Meghan Markle reminded us of the universality and ease of the wispy bun, we've been…
By Mercey Livingston
And the questions Sophia Roe gets over-and-over on Instagram are....
July 18, 2018
And the questions Sophia Roe gets over-and-over on Instagram are....
Mega-babe Sophia Roe knows a thing or two about beauty, and what she doesn't know—she…
By Ali Finney
Get Angelina Jolie–worthy locks using her stylist's new plant-based hair-care line
July 17, 2018
Get Angelina Jolie–worthy locks using her stylist's new plant-based hair-care line
Getting your hair to look on par with the famous, flowy tresses of Angelina Jolie, Scarlett…
By Tehrene Firman
15 on-sale products from Target to turn your shower from blah to spa
July 17, 2018
15 on-sale products from Target to turn your shower from blah to spa
With the help of some lush plants and a little eucalyptus around your shower head, your…
By Tehrene Firman
What causes hair loss—and what you can do about it
July 17, 2018
What causes hair loss—and what you can do about it
The words "hair loss" typically bring to mind Rogaine ads and men with the textbook…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 4 best beauty tools to snag on Amazon Prime Day
July 16, 2018
The 4 best beauty tools to snag on Amazon Prime Day
When I was a kid, I could park it in front of the television for…
By Ali Finney
How to get effortlessly cool French-girl hair
July 14, 2018
How to get effortlessly cool French-girl hair
We covet the French girl's relaxed (and oh-so-chic) philosophies on eating, beauty, and aging. So…
By Rachel Lapidos
Here's how to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary sale like a beauty editor
July 13, 2018
Here's how to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary sale like a beauty editor
When I first moved to New York City from Texas, I experienced a number of…
By Ali Finney
These hair ties are 2K times more popular on Pinterest than last year—and I totally get why
July 13, 2018
These hair ties are 2K times more popular on Pinterest than last year—and I totally get why
In fifth grade, I got in a fight with a hair tie. The hair tie…
By Abbey Stone
The summer updo that has Jessica Biel, Bella Hadid, and J. Lo's stamp of approval
July 13, 2018
The summer updo that has Jessica Biel, Bella Hadid, and J. Lo's stamp of approval
In the stifling summer months, you'd be hard-pressed to find a long-haired lady who enjoys…
By Rachel Lapidos
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