It was the haircut that started a thousand cuts. The year was 1994 and the sitcom Friends drew around 20 million viewers every Thursday night. This is where “The Rachel” debuted, a shaggy cut that would soon be replicated around the world. Jennifer Aniston’s status as a hair icon has been cemented. Getty Images“The Rachel” […]
Regis and Kahran Bethencourt of Creative Soul Photography filmed a series celebrating the history of black hairstyles in the late 19and century to the present day… and even predict the future. This project was born out of a collaboration between the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Bethencourt studio. Mrs. CJ Walker […]
Photo: Irina Bg (Shutterstock) Carolina Contreras started having her hair straightened at a very young age. Contreras, who is Dominican American, says her mother took the relaxer at the first sign of new growth, leading her to believe straight hair was the ultimate definition of beauty. But while spending time in the Dominican Republic after […]
Brad Mondo currently has over 7 million YouTube subscribers and 2.1 million Instagram followers, so he’s a huge influence in the beauty community. So, people were quick to buy and review its XMondo brand products. The brand offers styling and hair care products in shiny futuristic packaging along with sci-fi names like SuperNova, Forcefield and […]
Do you have curly hair? We understand that your life has not been easy. From friends laughing at your head like it’s a bird’s nest to your hands tangled in the messy curls, every day you would have dealt with one or the other issue with your frizzy curls. But watching celebrities sport their curly […]
Our hair needs its natural oil to look smooth and shiny. It also requires its daily dose of vitamin D. Working from home can make it difficult to get vitamin D to your hair, making it extremely dry, frizzy and damaged. Our hair follicles contain oil-releasing glands that secrete natural oil. This natural oil brings […]
Dimitrios KambourisGetty Images Fine hair can be a mixed blessing. In contrast, it tends to be naturally smooth and shiny, responds well to heat styling tools, and only takes five minutes to blow dry. On the downside, it’s prone to oil and can fall flat, without the natural bounce and body found in our coarse-haired […]
Honasa Consumer Pvt. (HCPL), parent company of Mamaearth, announced on Monday that it has acquired Bblunt, a brand of hair care, color and styling products from Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), as well as Bblunt salons operated by Bhabani Blunt Hair Dressing Pvt . . ltd. Separately, Godrej Consumer Products said in a regulatory filing […]
One of our four Best in Black Hair Hairstylist of the Year 2022 winners – whose clients include Lupita Nyong’o, Willow Smith and Amandla Stenberg, to name a few – is Vernon François, an expert in loops for the ages. Entrusted to each type of texture by the brightest stars, he lets his creations tell […]
If we had to prioritize beauty routines, skincare tends to take the top spot. And while there’s nothing we love more than a perfectly curated, multi-step serum regimen, the time and money we spend on our skin can make us forget just how important it is to take. care of our hair (guilty). But our […]
If you’ve been spending time on Instagram double-tapping #hairgoals lately, chances are you’ve heard of Kristin Ess. The stylist is a guru goddess famous for taming and toning the locks of celebrities like Lauren Conrad, Jenna Dewan and Lucy Hale. Ess has put her through more than 22 years as a top hairstylist and colorist […]
This morning Presenter and darling of our nation, Holly Willoughby has been inspiring our wardrobes, makeup bags and haircuts for years now. So when her personal hairstylist Ciler Peksah revealed her go-to products to use on Holly’s blonde bob, we paid close attention. Featured on Holly’s Lifestyle Website Wylde Moon, which launched in November 2021, […]
Hair loss? Flaky scalp? Split ends? Premature gray hair? Tangled hair? Go all out trying these organic hair products. They will not only fight all hair-related issues, but will also help your hair regain its lost shine and texture. Let your tired scalp discover the benefits of organic ingredients that will intensely nourish your hair. […]
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) – Tucked away in the basement of the Michigan Union Building at the University of Michigan is a vending machine selling hair care products for people of color. “We have durags, beanies, hair glue, wild growth oil,” said Rico Harrison, co-founder of the beauty machine. The one-of-a-kind machine was installed to […]
aloe vera has long been dubbed the ultimate skin soother in the name of sunburned skin, but its benefits don’t stop with sunburn and skin care. More recently, the beloved botanical ingredient has made its way into hair care formulas. Aloe vera hair products promise shinier, smoother, shinier results, and tout impressive restorative benefits. The […]
Hair care is just as important as skin care. To make sure your hair doesn’t misbehave with you all the time, you need 100% effective hair care products and tools at your fingertips. And if you are one of those who struggle to style your curly hair, then you should open your eyes and check […]
When it comes to hair care, an intoxicating, expertly crafted scent truly brings together the perfect product. And this season’s most sought-after fragrance comes in the form of palo santo, a sensual combination of woody notes and citrus accents. From a wild tree of the same name native to the Yucatán Peninsula, palo santo quickly […]
When everyone has a line of beauty products in the entertainment world, it’s easier to trust JVN products because they’re created by someone who knows hair and is a professional hairstylist. The Zoe Report likes the hair care line with the slogan “Come As You Are” because it supports diversity and inclusivity. The line prioritizes […]
In her years grooming celebrities like Shawn Mendes, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman, Kristan Serafino has always been on the hunt for the best paste — literally. This week, Serafino introduced The Best Paste, its styling product brand. Starting with five stock units — styling products for men named by their various finishes and hold […]
All products and services presented are independently selected by the editors. However, FN may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain verifiable data for accounting purposes. Jennifer Aniston gave her effortless chic style a relaxed touch at home for the holidays and while playing Santa Claus. […]
Besides losing our minds in 2021, many of us have also started to lose our hair. Even if it wasn’t due to Covid-19, we blame the pandemic – and potentially the vaccine – for thinning our locks (But FYI, who cares? I’d much rather have thin hair than hand question the validity of science and […]
When you are on vacation, relaxing and taking care of yourself is the top priority. Not only is it a moment to spend with the family, but it is also the opportunity to immerse yourself in a moment of relaxation with facials, massages or essential hair treatments. After all, hair is an important aspect of […]
courtesy Even though all curly hair is beautiful, not all types of curls are created equal. If you have 4C curls, you know your tightly wound locks are more brittle and prone to breakage than any other curl pattern, so hydration, definition, and hold are among your top hair concerns. To help you sort through […]
welcome to i swear by this, a series of interviews where we chat with our favorite fashion and beauty insiders about the beauty products they use until the last drop. This week we asked King Akili, journalist and associate digital content manager at Rose Inc, to take us on her natural hair care journey, from […]
Sitting in the recirculated air of an airplane cabin for several hours can be tough on our skin and, it turns out, on our hair too. “The air is so dry. You feel it on your skin, you feel it on your hair, you just feel it in your body, ”Los Angeles-based hairstylist Courtney Housner […]
When we hear the word alcohol, we guess what comes to mind! We’re going to go on a hunch and say it’s not silky soft hair. But if you study even two random labels, you’ll quickly see that alcohol in hair products is extremely common. But what gets confusing is our association with the versatile […]
Have you decided to rock your natural hair? Or are you struggling to find the right Afro hair products for you? Well, worry no more, we are here for you. There’s nothing better than discovering the best leave-in conditioners, creams, and brushes that will have your afro hair looking and feeling healthy. Many of us […]
To say Augustinus Bader turned the skincare space upside down would be an understatement. Surely you know the story by now: Building on more than 30 years of research, Bader, a German stem cell and biomedical researcher, launched The Cream in 2018, a facial moisturizer based on his breakthrough hydrogel, which activates the regeneration of […]
Paul ArchuletaGetty Images Tamera Mowry-Housley shared the two curly hair products she currently uses to cleanse and condition her hair. She loves NatureLab. Tokyo Perfect Texture Curl Shampoo and Tokyo Perfect Texture Curl Conditioner. “I love that the products are clean,” Mowry-Housley said of her favorite new hair care products in a recent interview. Tamera […]
Along with some incredible fashion moments, the 2021 summer wedding season delivered some exceptional celebrity hair inspirations. For her May nuptials, Ariana Grande rocked an ultra-sleek version of her signature ponytail, which she accessorized with a bow bubble veil. In July, Gwen Stefani brought back the classic updo with a perfectly styled updo created by […]
Pinterest has rolled out a new feature, a “first of its kind” that will allow users to explore images using hair textures. Pinterest created this feature while keeping pinners dark, black, and Latin colors in mind. By using the computer vision tool, this option will allow people to enhance hair exploration by 6 different designs. […]
Making the transition from relaxed to natural braids is such an uplifting experience, instilling self-acceptance and a sense of pride in a woman of color. It’s always a good idea to document your progress, and with the mobile apps to track your natural hair journey, it’s easier than ever to record experiences on the go. […]