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Your Oily Roots Really Just Need a Scalp Scrub
This is the missing piece in your everything shower.
By Jessica Kasparian


Hair
Can You Prevent Hair Loss—or Are You Already Doomed?
If a receding hairline runs in your family, here’s what might help…and what probably won’t.
By Jenna Ryu

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The Best Scalp Serums for Acne, Dandruff, Dryness, and More
Products that get to the root of the problem.
By Sara Coughlin

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Is Sleeping With Wet Hair Really That Bad?
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
By Jenna Ryu and Sarah Jacoby

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Forget Conditioner—Your Dry Hair Needs a Mask
Smooth, shiny strands are on the way.
By Jessica Kasparian

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The Best Conditioners for Thinning Hair That Pump Up the Volume
Weightless hydration, with plenty of bounce.
By Sara Coughlin

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5 Ways Your Hair Changes After 40—and How to Care for It as You Age
Hormones, genetics, and natural wear and tear can all drive some noticeable shifts for many women.
By Erica Sloan

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We Asked a Stylist: What’s the Best Way to Color Your Hair at Home?
Because all those trips to the salon can really add up.
By Jessica Kasparian

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Who Really Needs a Scalp ‘Detox’?
There are clarifying shampoos, purifying scrubs, even specialized conditioners—here’s how much of it is actually necessary.
By Jenna Ryu

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Can You ‘Reverse’ Heat Damage Without Chopping Off Your Hair?
Not everyone wants to sacrifice inches…or waste money on overhyped “repairing” treatments.
By Jenna Ryu
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11 Shampoos That’ll Make Thin Hair Feel Stronger and Fuller
Derms share which products work (and which ones don’t) for hair loss.
By Sara Coughlin

Hair
A Haircut Can Actually Ease Your Winter Blues–Here Are 7 Celeb-Inspired Looks to Try
While a new ‘do isn’t a fix-all, therapists say it can brighten up the bleakest season.
By Grace McCarty
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Shopping
The Best Deep Conditioners for Showing Your Hair Some TLC
Tackle dryness, damage, and frizz with these nourishing picks.
By Sara Coughlin
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Shopping
Yes, You Should Be Using Heat Protectant—Here Are 10 Hairstylist Favorites
Bleached, straight, curly, coily: There’s something for everyone.
By Jordan Galloway

Hair
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Here’s a derm-approved guide to finding your sweet spot.
By Jenna Ryu

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Can a Hair Gloss Treatment Actually Make Your Hair Healthier?
Your split ends may look better, but truly fixing damage is another story.
By Jenna Ryu

Hair
So You Might Be Doing Dry Shampoo Wrong, According to Dermatologists
If you’re not seeing the oil-sopping, root-refreshing results you hoped for, read this.
By Jenna Ryu

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Shopping
After 10 Years of Testing, These Are My All-Time Favorite Dry Shampoos
For days when a hair wash just isn’t in the cards.
By Dory Zayas

Hair
Lady Gaga Shows Off Her Dramatic New Hair Color at the ‘Joker’ Premiere
The bold look is a perfect mix of pop icon and DC villain.
By Jenna Ryu

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My Hair Got Wavy When I Chopped It Off. These 6 Products Helped Me Embrace My New Texture
Learn from my mistakes—and step away from the flatiron.
By Sarah Felbin
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Shopping
The Best Products for Shinier, Stronger Gray Hair
Expert-recommended and award-winning shampoos, conditioners, and more.
By Sara Coughlin

Just ’do it
The Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So Far
Athletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris Games.
By Jenna Ryu

Skin
How to Get Rid of Annoying Scalp Acne (Yes, It’s a Thing)
It’s more common than you’d think—and a total pain to deal with.
By Jenna Ryu and Chelsea Traber Burns