Why reverse hair washing gives hair major volume

For years, the standard hair washing routine has remained largely unchanged. Shampoo comes first, conditioner follows and the process repeats every few days. But a growing number of beauty experts say reversing those steps could make a noticeable difference for certain hair types. Known as reverse hair washing, the technique involves applying conditioner before shampoo…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 18, 20260Comments

Skincare

Meadowfoam oil is quietly taking over natural skincare

Most skincare oils come with a tradeoff. They either absorb well but deliver little lasting moisture, or they hydrate deeply but leave skin feeling heavy and congested. Meadowfoam oil, cold-pressed from the seeds of a white flowering plant cultivated by family farmers in Oregon's Willamette Valley, sidesteps both problems. It absorbs quickly, leaves no greasy…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 28, 20260Comments

Hair

5 tips for healthy hair most people skip

Hair care does not have to be complicated. But for many people, the difference between hair that thrives and hair that just survives comes down to a handful of habits done consistently. Whether your strands are fine and flat, thick and coiled, or somewhere in between, the fundamentals stay the same. Genetics play a role,…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 25, 20260Comments

Hair

Black hair needs less, not more, and here is why

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…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 12, 20260Comments

Hair

A guide to healthier hair without the guesswork

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,…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 12, 20260Comments

Hair

Wake up to better hair with these 5 simple tricks

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…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 3, 20260Comments

Hair

Tina Knowles essential guide to healthy hair at every age

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…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 2, 20260Comments

Hair

Hair detanglers have a new identity and your hair might thank you

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…

ByGesi LloydApril 29, 20260Comments

Hair

Hair problems that go deeper than a bad hair day

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…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 19, 20260Comments

Beauty

Beauty finds under $50 that are worth the hype

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…