The key, she says, is to listen to your hair’s needs—using a clarifying shampoo occasionally, when your curls feel weighed down or your scalp needs a reset, can help refresh your curls while maintaining their natural bounce and hydration. When should you not use clarifying shampoo? Clarifying shampoos are not always the right choice, especially … Read more
Editor’s tip: Wait a few days between uses to ensure you don’t damage your hair. Development Time: A few hours to overnight | Variations: Light hair, dark hair | Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, lemon peel extract, pineapple extract Frequently Asked Questions How do hair lighteners work? Querisma explains, “Bleach-free hair lighteners work by … Read more
Ahead, find the scalp oils dermatologists, hairstylists, and a facial plastic surgeon recommend for various needs, from dandruff to flaking and thinning hair. Happy oiling! Best Scalp Oil Overall: Leonor Greyl Paris L’Huile de Leonor Greyl Leonor Greyl L’Huile de Leonor Greyl Why we love it: Leonor Greyl Paris L’Huile de Leonor Greyl is a … Read more
Editor’s tip: A signature ingredient for MoroccanOil, argan oil is filled with fatty acids and Vitamin E that hydrate and soften the hair. Key ingredients: argan oil, apricot kernel oil, amino-acid blend | Who it’s for: all hair types Best Hair Gloss: DpHue Glossy Glaze Why we love it: DpHue’s in-shower conditioning mask is another … Read more
Hannah Choi/Allure Best Styling Tool: Trademark Beauty Babe Waves Trademark Beauty Babe Waves Why it’s worth it: Chicago-based hairstylist Shelly Aguirre recommends a styling for tamping down static-charged hair—namely, Trademark Beauty’s Best of Beauty Award-winning Babe Waves. “This delivers static-free waves because of its tourmaline plates that generate millions of negative ions,” she says. “Other … Read more
How to use it: Apply to towel-dried hair before air-drying for touchable waves or post-blowout to tame frizz and add polish. Key ingredients: BotaniComplex™, red algae extract, panthenol | What you’ll notice: Frizz-free air dries, smooth blowouts, and effortless refreshes. Frequently Asked Questions How do I enhance my wavy hair? “Enhancing your waves always starts … Read more
Key ingredients: sesame seed oil, jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, macadamia seed oil, kukui nut oil Best for Frizz: Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Why it’s worth it: When frizzy hair reaches all-time highs, Velez suggests spritzing your hair with the Color Wow Dream Coat … Read more
Key ingredients: meadowfoam seed oil, tsubaki seed oil | Best for: all curl types Best for Type 2 Curls: Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème Why we love it: The Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème works on all hair types, but truly shines for Type 2 waves. Type 2 hair’s signature S-shaped … Read more
Who it’s for: fine hair types, sensitive skin | Material: cotton and bamboo | Machine washable: no Best for Long Hair: Drybar Dry Martini Microfiber Hair Wrap Drybar Drybar Dry Martini Microfiber Hair Wrap Why it’s worth it: The generous size of the Drybar Dry Martini Microfiber Hair Wrap means people with longer hair can … Read more
First, make sure the diffuser is compatible with your current hair dryer. Measure the nozzle’s diameter and check the diffuser’s packaging or product description for compatible sizes. If it says “universal,” chances are it will fit. Most blow dryer nozzles are around 1.5 to 2.5 inches, so anything in that range should work just fine. … Read more
