Black hair has a distinct texture and structure that makes it more prone to dryness, breakage and damage than other hair types. That fragility is part of why thinning hair and hair loss rank as a leading concern for more than half of African American women. The encouraging part is that small, consistent habits can…
Most people have stood in front of a mirror frustrated by frizz, tangles or hair that simply will not cooperate, no matter how many products sit on the shelf. The fix usually has less to do with buying more products and more to do with following a consistent routine built around six core steps, oiling,…
From loose braids to silk pillowcases, these stylist approved methods can save your strands while you sleep Anyone with medium to long hair knows the frustration of waking up to a tangled, frizzy mess after a night of tossing and turning. While it might seem like an unavoidable morning reality, protecting your hair overnight is…
For Tina Knowles, hair care has never been just about appearances. It is a deeply personal practice rooted in memory, discipline, and a lifelong commitment to healthy strands. Long before she became vice chairwoman of Cécred in 2024, Knowles was earning her stripes in Houston as the founder of Headliners, a salon that became a…
Today's leave-in conditioners promise shine, heat protection, frizz control, and more. Experts say the right formula can actually deliver.
Not long ago, a hair detangler had one job. You spritzed it on wet hair, worked a comb through the ends, and moved on. The bottle was usually nothing remarkable, the formula forgettable. That version of…
Hair is easy to take for granted until something goes wrong with it. Most people know it grows, falls out, and sometimes causes frustration, but fewer understand what is actually happening at the biological level or what it means when the scalp starts behaving differently. The facts are more interesting than the anxiety around hair…
Not every great beauty product costs a fortune. Some of the most effective things available right now happen to be sitting on Amazon, priced well under $50, and doing the kind of work that much pricier alternatives promise but don't always deliver. The list below covers 55 of them, organized by what they do rather…
A rapid sellout puts Cardi B’s hair care debut at the center of a crowded beauty market and sets up a test of staying power
When Cardi B introduced her hair care line GrowGood, the response was swift and decisive. Within 45 minutes, every item in the catalog was gone. It was a…
Salon root touch-ups every two to three months used to feel manageable. Ideally, they would happen every three weeks given how fast gray comes in, but frequent visits are expensive, time-consuming and rough on the hair over time. The gap has to be bridged somehow, and after years of trial and error, a combination of…
Quick picks
Gentle shampoo: CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Nourishing conditioner: Hask Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Conditioner
Volumizing spray: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
Hydrating mask: Better Not Younger Hair Redemption Restorative Butter Masque
Scalp serum: Dr. Groot Scalp Revitalizing Solution
Skin care tends to dominate the anti-aging conversation, but hair…

