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See your hair colorist, stat—these trends are going to be huge in 2020
January 03, 2020
See your hair colorist, stat—these trends are going to be huge in 2020
As the people in my life like to point out, I've more or less had…
By Erin Bunch
Today is the best day of the year to stock up on shampoo—don't miss out
December 27, 2019
Today is the best day of the year to stock up on shampoo—don't miss out
If you think all the best beauty deals arrived before the holidays, you're wrong. When…
By Tehrene Firman
Ready your cart: These are the absolute best beauty launches of 2019
December 25, 2019
Ready your cart: These are the absolute best beauty launches of 2019
In June 2019, the global beauty market was valued at $532 billion dollars—and it's growing faster…
By Zoe Weiner
This foolproof hair gloss repairs and defines natural curls without any frizz in sight
December 22, 2019
This foolproof hair gloss repairs and defines natural curls without any frizz in sight
After my mom finally cracked and let me get a keratin treatment in high school,…
By Kells McPhillips
A derm reveals how to tell the difference between regular shedding and hair loss
December 19, 2019
A derm reveals how to tell the difference between regular shedding and hair loss
Hair sheds. It’s a normal, natural part of life that happens to everyone on a…
By Zoe Weiner
The best of the best drugstore shampoos for every hair type—and not one is more than $10
December 14, 2019
The best of the best drugstore shampoos for every hair type—and not one is more than $10
There's really no need to spend a fortune on expensive shampoos when you have a…
By Tehrene Firman
Bring damaged hair back to life overnight with this antioxidant-spiked hair serum
December 13, 2019
Bring damaged hair back to life overnight with this antioxidant-spiked hair serum
My hair has always been pretty long. It wavers between long-as-hell and it’s-short-to-me-but-still-actually-very-long in length,…
By Samantha Leal
Aloe vera is so good for hair that it has 75 actives ready to shine up your strands
December 06, 2019
Aloe vera is so good for hair that it has 75 actives ready to shine up your strands
For a long time, aloe vera was mainly associated with sunburns—in my house, at least,…
By Erin Magner
5 products Well+Good readers swear by for bringing dry hair back to life
December 05, 2019
5 products Well+Good readers swear by for bringing dry hair back to life
My hair has been parched lately. Between the soul-sucking heat from the office radiators to the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Hair problems? Get to the root of them with a product elimination diet
December 02, 2019
Hair problems? Get to the root of them with a product elimination diet
The weather outside is frightful, that's for sure. And seemingly in solidarity with the blah…
By Rachel Lapidos
Cancel your colorist appointment: You can do root touch-ups at home with this powder
December 01, 2019
Cancel your colorist appointment: You can do root touch-ups at home with this powder
I don't actually know if I have gray hair on my head or, perhaps more…
By Erin Bunch
This is exactly how often to shampoo, based on your hair type
November 30, 2019
This is exactly how often to shampoo, based on your hair type
The other day I found myself plagued by an incredibly itchy scalp, something I hadn't…
By Allie Flinn
3 absolute must-haves in a razor if you want to avoid ingrowns and irritation
November 21, 2019
3 absolute must-haves in a razor if you want to avoid ingrowns and irritation
When you really think about it, taking a razor to your body seems like a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Want to de-frizz strands in no time flat? Try avocado oil for hair
November 20, 2019
Want to de-frizz strands in no time flat? Try avocado oil for hair
Avocados are the Tom Hanks of fruits and veggies: They can do no wrong. They're…
By Saanya Ali
There's a surprise culprit in your shower that's messing with your hair
November 19, 2019
There's a surprise culprit in your shower that's messing with your hair
We've all heard that washing your hair too frequently isn't good for your scalp or…
By Zoe Weiner
9 honey-infused hair products that rehab dry, stressed-out strands
November 17, 2019
9 honey-infused hair products that rehab dry, stressed-out strands
It’s that time of year again. The temperatures have dropped and our cold-weather beauty routines…
By Rebecca Norris
The most common questions NYC's most in-demand hairstylist gets daily
November 13, 2019
The most common questions NYC's most in-demand hairstylist gets daily
Hot take: As far as beauty treatments go, getting a haircut is even more personal…
By Zoe Weiner
Eyebrow extensions are the no-pain answer to getting the boy brows of our dreams
November 12, 2019
Eyebrow extensions are the no-pain answer to getting the boy brows of our dreams
More than ever, your genetics don't actually have to dictate the shape or thickness of…
By Rachel Lapidos
These hair 'tattoos' are the next best thing for women losing their hair
November 10, 2019
These hair 'tattoos' are the next best thing for women losing their hair
Hair loss among women, like sex and periods and polyamory, is one of those things…
By Zoe Weiner
Halp! My hair is so greasy all the time—I need a new routine
November 07, 2019
Halp! My hair is so greasy all the time—I need a new routine
I've always wanted the kind of shiny hair you see in Pantene Pro V commercials,…
By Erin Bunch
Beauty Horror Story: I dyed my blonde hair plum, and it never was the same
October 30, 2019
Beauty Horror Story: I dyed my blonde hair plum, and it never was the same
I wanted to be the Princess of Darkness, and that's my fault. I was 14…
By Mary Grace Garis
We found the super-easy way to make your hair mask *so* much more effective
October 28, 2019
We found the super-easy way to make your hair mask *so* much more effective
You know those days where you run your fingers through your hair only to think…
By Tehrene Firman
Beauty horror story: I dyed my hair blonde to look like J. Lo, but wound up looking like a stripy tiger instead
October 28, 2019
Beauty horror story: I dyed my hair blonde to look like J. Lo, but wound up looking like a stripy tiger instead
It’s your classic twenty-first century romance: Girl meets boy and falls in love. Girl “accidentally”…
By Zoe Weiner
13 super easy hairstyles for inspiration on days you need it most
October 25, 2019
13 super easy hairstyles for inspiration on days you need it most
If you're a singular hairstyle kind of gal, you're not alone. You're in love with…
By Tehrene Firman
I tried 5 different hair towels—and this one fought frizz like none other
October 23, 2019
I tried 5 different hair towels—and this one fought frizz like none other
I can't remember the last time I took a blowdryer to my hair—and that's just…
By Kells McPhillips
I looked at my scalp under a microscope, and I can never unsee it
October 11, 2019
I looked at my scalp under a microscope, and I can never unsee it
Do you use dry shampoo? Or texturizing hair products? (Same.) Well then, your scalp might…
By Rachel Lapidos
The secret to shiny, frizz-free strands? One of these multi-tasking hair oils
October 06, 2019
The secret to shiny, frizz-free strands? One of these multi-tasking hair oils
I have a full-on skin-care wardrobe, so the leftover real estate in my bathroom is…
By Rachel Lapidos
A product formulator says that this is the best place to save money in your beauty routine
October 05, 2019
A product formulator says that this is the best place to save money in your beauty routine
We hear from facialists and dermatologists somewhat regularly (every single day, if you're me), but…
By Rachel Lapidos
10 Pinterest-perfect braided hairstyles that make you feel like a girl on fire
October 05, 2019
10 Pinterest-perfect braided hairstyles that make you feel like a girl on fire
When it comes to doing my hair, I have two main styles: down and wavy…
By Tehrene Firman
Uh-oh: Research confirms pollution can have damaging effects on your hair, too
October 03, 2019
Uh-oh: Research confirms pollution can have damaging effects on your hair, too
As I biked my way through New York City to the Well+Good offices this morning,…
By Rachel Lapidos
The split end menders that are so good, I didn't cut my hair for an entire year
September 28, 2019
The split end menders that are so good, I didn't cut my hair for an entire year
Confession: I recently got a haircut for the first time in a year. Is that…
By Allie Flinn
Following this '30-second rule' is the key to finally washing your hair less often
September 25, 2019
Following this '30-second rule' is the key to finally washing your hair less often
When's the last time I washed my hair, you ask? Okay, okay... if you insist.…
By Tehrene Firman
This last-you-forever ACV shampoo-conditioner is Amazon’s best-selling beauty product of the week
September 24, 2019
This last-you-forever ACV shampoo-conditioner is Amazon’s best-selling beauty product of the week
Apple cider vinegar might not taste good (like, at all), but it sure is great…
By Tehrene Firman
A dermatologist reveals the most effective way to get rid of hair *down there*
September 22, 2019
A dermatologist reveals the most effective way to get rid of hair *down there*
 Whether you've embraced #bigbushenergy or are strictly team #baldisbeautiful, deciding what to do with…
By Zoe Weiner
The world's most famous hairstylist taught me how to wash my hair the right way
September 19, 2019
The world's most famous hairstylist taught me how to wash my hair the right way
In the hair industry, you'd be hard-pressed to find a name more recognizable than Frédéric…
By Zoe Weiner
All of the reasons you should try this legendary lash-lengthening serum, stat
September 14, 2019
All of the reasons you should try this legendary lash-lengthening serum, stat
I like my eyelashes to feel like actual butterflies sitting on my eyeballs, protecting them…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 3 telltale signs it's time to find a new shampoo, according to hair experts
September 12, 2019
The 3 telltale signs it's time to find a new shampoo, according to hair experts
Out of all my personal care products, shampoo somehow gets picked last in dodgeball. As…
By Rachel Lapidos
The One Thing Your Hairstylist Wants You To Stop Doing After New Color
September 08, 2019
The One Thing Your Hairstylist Wants You To Stop Doing After New Color
You just left the salon with a fresh new color, and you're fully basking in…
By Tehrene Firman
You'll never see my natural hair, but that doesn't mean I'm hiding a part of who I am
September 06, 2019
You'll never see my natural hair, but that doesn't mean I'm hiding a part of who I am
When I come home after a long day, the first thing I do is take…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Honey is (literally) the buzziest ingredient for your hair, and this two-ingredient mask has you covered
September 01, 2019
Honey is (literally) the buzziest ingredient for your hair, and this two-ingredient mask has you covered
Honey has been around the block a time or two. It's been utilized by humans…
By Tehrene Firman
9 things you never thought to ask a dermatologist about your hair
August 30, 2019
9 things you never thought to ask a dermatologist about your hair
Every so often, I'll notice apocalyptic-level hair loss in the shower—as in, major clumps released…
By Erin Bunch
How to use an olive oil hair mask to get your shiniest hair ever
August 28, 2019
How to use an olive oil hair mask to get your shiniest hair ever
I've tried a lot of things in order to have shiny hair. From spritzing on hair…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 2-step test to determine how strong your hair is
August 27, 2019
The 2-step test to determine how strong your hair is
When we talk about "good hair days," we're usually referring to our hair being perfectly…
By Zoe Weiner
Look for this ingredient in your shampoo to make sure your hair is *actually* clean
August 25, 2019
Look for this ingredient in your shampoo to make sure your hair is *actually* clean
After sudsing up with shampoo and conditioner, you're probably leaving the shower feeling fresh and…
By Tehrene Firman
If a conditioner and hair spray had a baby, it would be these spray-everywhere hair milks
August 23, 2019
If a conditioner and hair spray had a baby, it would be these spray-everywhere hair milks
I cut dairy from my diet completely for over two years, but when it came…
By Rachel Lapidos
Ever cried getting your haircut? Here's why hair is such a major part of our identities
August 21, 2019
Ever cried getting your haircut? Here's why hair is such a major part of our identities
When I put out a call on Instagram asking women to participate in a story…
By Zoe Weiner
Moringa is the latest anti-inflammatory ingredient to cross over to the beauty aisle
August 21, 2019
Moringa is the latest anti-inflammatory ingredient to cross over to the beauty aisle
Moringa is undisputedly the HBIC of superfoods—nicknamed the "miracle tree," its leaves and seeds boast…
By Erin Magner
Don't know what a head spa is? I went to one to find out
August 20, 2019
Don't know what a head spa is? I went to one to find out
I thought that by 2019 we had finally dreamed up all the beauty treatments that…
By Erin Bunch
I've gotten premature grays for so long, and this is why I choose to dye them
August 20, 2019
I've gotten premature grays for so long, and this is why I choose to dye them
Every five weeks like clockwork, I know that I've gotta book an appointment at my…
By Rachel Lapidos
What to know about the latest advancements in treating women's hair loss
August 19, 2019
What to know about the latest advancements in treating women's hair loss
Back in the day, I used to chalk up hair loss to being a natural…
By Rachel Lapidos
Should you be cleaning your hair brush? Here's what an expert says—and exactly how to do it
August 18, 2019
Should you be cleaning your hair brush? Here's what an expert says—and exactly how to do it
When's the last time you actually cleaned your hair brush? For me, it really only…
By Tehrene Firman
Asking for a "friend": What's the best way to get rid of cleavage hair?
August 17, 2019
Asking for a "friend": What's the best way to get rid of cleavage hair?
Whenever my "friend" is wearing anything that isn't a crew-neck T-shirt—like a summer dress, or…
By Rachel Lapidos
This super common skin-care ingredient could be messing with your brow game
August 14, 2019
This super common skin-care ingredient could be messing with your brow game
Oh, benzoyl peroxide. Over the years it's helped me battle acne like a champ. One…
By Tehrene Firman
The one spot to check to determine whether or not you *actually* need to wash your hair
August 12, 2019
The one spot to check to determine whether or not you *actually* need to wash your hair
I once asked a hairstylist how I could tell if my hair was actually clean,…
By Zoe Weiner
Scalp scrub isn't one size fits all—here's when you really need it, and how to pick the best one
August 10, 2019
Scalp scrub isn't one size fits all—here's when you really need it, and how to pick the best one
You know how important scalp health is to hair health. When your scalp is happy…
By Tehrene Firman
8 Essential Oils To Get Rid of Pesky Dandruff Once and For All
August 02, 2019
8 Essential Oils To Get Rid of Pesky Dandruff Once and For All
Ugh, dandruff. Once those pesky flakes start, they can be really hard to get rid…
By Jessica Estrada
Sephora's best-selling shampoo has 50K loves and is like a blow-out in a bottle
August 01, 2019
Sephora's best-selling shampoo has 50K loves and is like a blow-out in a bottle
I'm a serial monogamist with a lot of beauty products (I'm looking at you, active…
By Rachel Lapidos
A hairstylist gave me the 411 on whether or not sweat *actually* makes your hair dirty, and I am shook
July 29, 2019
A hairstylist gave me the 411 on whether or not sweat *actually* makes your hair dirty, and I am shook
A hairstylist once told me that sweat is one of nature's very own styling products,…
By Zoe Weiner
Toss the brow pencil, these growth serums will give you the arches of your dreams
July 29, 2019
Toss the brow pencil, these growth serums will give you the arches of your dreams
I've been diligently applying eyelash serums for some time now, taking my average-length fringe to…
By Rachel Lapidos
This just in: Your favorite summer skin savior is the key to treating dry hair, too
July 27, 2019
This just in: Your favorite summer skin savior is the key to treating dry hair, too
Whenever the skin on my face is red and angry, I slap on an aloe…
By Rachel Lapidos
Is the beauty industry really as diverse as it should be? Let's check in
July 26, 2019
Is the beauty industry really as diverse as it should be? Let's check in
As part of our 2019 Well+Good Trends, we wrote about the positive shift Fenty had…
By Janell Hickman
The best hair, makeup, and skin-care tips from true American beauty icons
July 23, 2019
The best hair, makeup, and skin-care tips from true American beauty icons
Ah, America. Birthplace of chocolate chip cookies and some of the best damn beauty gurus…
By Zoe Weiner
Wash your hair less with these scalp-first shampoos that bust through buildup
July 19, 2019
Wash your hair less with these scalp-first shampoos that bust through buildup
Once upon a time we were told that we needed to wash our hair every…
By Rebecca Norris
4 signs you need a haircut that *aren't* split ends, according to a stylist
July 16, 2019
4 signs you need a haircut that *aren't* split ends, according to a stylist
It's one of the most basic beauty rules around: If you've got split ends, you…
By Zoe Weiner
Coconut milk isn't just for cooking—it's also great for your hair
July 14, 2019
Coconut milk isn't just for cooking—it's also great for your hair
I've fallen in love with coconut over the years. First, it was eating the meat…
By Tehrene Firman
Wanna naturally lighten your hair? Grab a lemon (but there’s a catch)
July 12, 2019
Wanna naturally lighten your hair? Grab a lemon (but there’s a catch)
In high school, the name of the game was to use Sun-in, AKA that hair…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why almond oil might be the most underrated hair product for frizz
July 09, 2019
Why almond oil might be the most underrated hair product for frizz
I know what you're probably thinking: Coating your hair with oil sounds like the exact…
By Zoe Weiner
Sleeping with wet hair can give you that chic bedhead #lewk—but there's a catch
July 08, 2019
Sleeping with wet hair can give you that chic bedhead #lewk—but there's a catch
Come hell or hot (shower) water, I will not blow dry my hair. Call me lazy,…
By Kells McPhillips
11 hair-care products that'll protect and revive your hair from sun damage
July 07, 2019
11 hair-care products that'll protect and revive your hair from sun damage
I'm so incredibly diligent with sunscreen on my face and body that the people who…
By Rachel Lapidos
Am I losing my mind, or does my hair actually hurt?
July 06, 2019
Am I losing my mind, or does my hair actually hurt?
I noticed something weird when I started working from home: My hair hurt. It's true…
By Erin Bunch
6 expert-approved tricks to making your hair look thicker and fuller
July 02, 2019
6 expert-approved tricks to making your hair look thicker and fuller
Youth is wasted on the young—that is true. And so is good hair and good…
By Rachel Lapidos
This five-minute, spa-worthy hair treatment tamed my frizz better than any product ever has
June 27, 2019
This five-minute, spa-worthy hair treatment tamed my frizz better than any product ever has
This time of year, frizz is my sworn enemy number one. It is the Joker…
By Zoe Weiner
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