Topic: hair products

6 Natural Hair Dyes That Won’t Break The Bank (Or Put You In A Coma!)

Looking for a way to color your hair without using toxic, drugstore brands or exceeding your haircare budget? Try a few of these dyes and see some naturally gorgeous results. More »

Curly Hair Care 101: My Mostly-Natural, Frizz-Free Routine

Curly-haired women often turn to hair products with harsh chemicals in order to tame their curls and frizz. But in my experience, natural is by far the best way to go. It’s taken me years to figure out how to take care of my thick, crazy, naturally curly hair, but I think I’ve finally gotten it down to a science. More »

5 Better Ways To Keep Your Hair Out Of Your Face On A Run

Bobby pins, we need to have a talk. I find you all over my apartment (much to the chagrin of everyone I’ve ever lived with)–and yet, I still struggle with you when I’m running. In fact, nothing sidelines my runs quicker than flyaways, and yet, you don’t seem concerned with doing your job. So you’re getting replaced with something that works a little harder. More »

Fresh Out of Formaldehyde: 10 Natural and Organic Hair-Smoothers (That Aren’t a Brazilian Blowout)

If your hair isn’t as naturally smooth as your favorite book publicist/author’s, then you might have been tempted to head to the salon for a Brazilian Blowout — the hair treatment that promised frizz-free hair without any damage or use of formaldehyde, a carcinogen commonly used in hair treatments. Unfortunately, what sounded too good to be true actually was: After salon workers reported bloody noses, difficulty breathing, and irritated eyes while using the product on customers, researchers inspected the stuff in labs. More »

Hair Product Review: Leave-In Conditioner We Love (And You Can, Too)

The phrase “leave-in conditioner” strikes fear in my heart. My hair gets greasy very quickly, so any conditioner that sits on my head all day usually just speeds up the process. Still, I tried Blow’s Light Headed leave-in conditioner (bonus … More »

Salon Spending: When to Skimp and Splurge on Hair Products

Women are known to blow a hair-raising amount of money on personal grooming and looks, but we’re often spending big bucks on products that are available for much less. When it comes to our hair, we want only the best, … More »

Bad Hair Day, Bad Work Day: Does Your Mane Affect Job Performance?

It’s a little melodramatic to say that a bad hair day can ruin an entire 24 hours of your life. But, sometimes it does. Uncooperative hair sets us back in the morning and distracts us during the day, and research … More »

Does Trimming Your Hair Really Make It Grow Faster?

Many a hairdresser will tell you that maintaining your ends with a trim will actually help your hair grow faster, but deep down, we suspect that our regular cuts are just making their wallets grow faster. The New York Times … More »

Hamadi Organics: Our 3-Product Hair Care Review

Earlier this week we reviewed five eco-friendly beauty products by bodyFood. Next up in our super-scientific product testing is Hamadi, a line of 100% organic hair products containing essential oils, plant extracts, and no artificial ingredients. Hamadi promises users something … More »

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