General Hair Care

Age, illness, medications and genetics can all cause your once-glorious tresses to thin out, sometimes for a thankfully brief time and sometimes permanently. Almost everyone loses hair as they get...

Whether you wear your hair in its natural, unprocessed state or you choose to straighten it with chemicals or flat irons, your hair can grow out evenly with some minor routine care on your part....

Most African American hair texture is generally coarse. As an African American woman, I've tried many products and methods in an attempt to get my hair texture to become soft, silky and straight,...

It's hard to make it in the beauty industry without a full measure of ambition and a drive to succeed. I'm here to let you in on the secrets of having a rewarding career as a hair dresser in an...

I have been told by my clients new and old that I'm a good hairstylist. I just took it as a compliment and never really gave it that much thought. But, after 2 of my clients recently relocated to...

Thick, frizzy hair can be difficult to deal with, but with practice and patience, anyone can find styles that work with this hair type. Many people with curly hair find that their hair frizzes...

When trying to make hair longer and thicker, be sure to find a conservative and good stylist, eliminate unnecessary friction and use volumizing shampoo products. Trim the hair every couple of...

Caring for curly long hair can be done by finding a good hair stylist, using good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner and avoiding things that cause breakage. Care for curly hair properly with...

Choosing the right shampoo for your hair can be tricky because there’s not a universal solution for all types of hair. Because everyone has different hair, the shampoo that works for your best...

Do you want long hair that's thick, full and has volume? While no hair growth method will give you the results I've got in a week or a month, I went from shaved to past shoulders in eight months...

Gray hair is often considered a sign of old age, but it can appear at any point in your life. Once you begin to go gray, you are faced with some decisions about how to handle the transition. You...

Shampoo and rinse--that's what mom taught you. So why should men need hair care tips? Because there's more steps to hair care than remembering to put the top back on the Prell bottle. Unless you...

Do you dread getting a haircut? Do you usually feel you did not get the style you wanted or the length is not what you requested? Here are some easy tips to help you come away from the hair salon...

A short haircut is ideal for someone constantly on the go because it doesn't take much time to dry and looks polished, often without much effort. Scan fashion or hair magazines, flip through style...

My hair is natural and each and everyday I am more and more proud that it is. I generally do my own hair but my styles are limited to a pony tail or two strand twist. I haven't been to an...

Long curly hair is a very attractive option for many women, but it takes the right care to keep curls bouncy. Assuming the curl is natural, it can be cut into many styles. It is a good idea to...

Simplify hair styling at home and you'll literally save hours of needless aggravation every month. Leave the hats on the hat rack because you won't need them anymore. You'll find it's actually a...

As an African American Woman who has been wearing my hair natural for 3 years, it took me 1 year and 3 stylists to find one that was knowledgeable about kinky, curly and wavy hair. African...

If you don't know if you want bangs or not this step by step guide will help. I'll give you ways to make this decision easy.

A hair cut or even a different style could have dramatic results in drawing attention away from a beauty imperfection. If there is something about your face that you do not like, consider these...

Remember the last time you moved and left your stylist behind? It's a little scary starting over, trying to find that right person to do your hair. This article will help you connect with that...

Showcasing the natural beauty of African hair can highlight your love for yourself and your ancestral roots. In a society that often showcases other hair types as the standard for beauty, proudly...

Sometimes, you just want long hair. Maybe you're in a rock band, or maybe you've been rocking that bob cut a little too long and have decided to go for a beautiful, classic, flowing-locks look. No...

Thick hair can be difficult to manage. However, there are ways to successfully groom even the most disagreeable of manes. Try any of the following, together or separately, to see what works best...

To defrizz curly hair, use a product that is made with silicone to fill the open pores of the hair follicle. Defrizz curly hair with tips from a professional hair stylist in this free video on...

Cutting your own hair involves only cutting areas that can be reached easily and holding the scissors in a vertical position. Cut your own hair with tips from a professional hair stylist in this...

Fixing a hair color disaster requires first diagnosing the problem and then seeing a hair stylist to use a color corrective process. Fix hair color disasters with tips from a professional hair...

Dying hair blonde and black underneath requires purchasing a high-lift blonde color and a darker brown or black color, sectioning off the hair as desired and separating the two sections with foil....

Cutting hair requires dividing the hair into quadrants, cutting in small sections and working slowly around the head to keep things even. Cut hair with tips from a professional hair stylist in...

Eliminating hair bumps involves wetting the hair and using a blow dryer to straighten it out. Eliminate hair bumps with tips from a professional hair stylist in this free video on hair care.

Cutting hair with the clipper-over-comb technique requires deciding on an angle and maintaining an even trim all the way around. Cut hair with clippers and combs with tips from a professional hair...

To deep condition hair naturally, use a warm olive-oil treatment, an avocado mask or essential oils. Naturally deep condition hair with tips from a professional hair stylist in this free video on...

To choose the best dye for your hair, consider the current type of hair, how much gray needs to be covered and the desired color. Choose the best hair dye with tips from a professional hair...

Getting hair blown out involves first applying product to wet hair, blow drying the hair 80 percent dry and then using a paddle brush with the dryer to complete the style. Blow out a hairstyle...

To dye cheetah spots on your hair, use a highlighting cap and apply lightener only to the root to create a circular blonde area. Hair dye cheetah spots with tips from a professional hair stylist...

Getting hair shiny and smooth as glass requires using a smoothing product before blowing it out and using a shine spray while straightening hair with a flat iron. Get hair shiny and smooth with...

To get great hair highlights at home, use a store-bought boxed highlighting kit that either comes with a wand, a cap or highlighting foils. Highlight hair at home with tips from a professional...

Dressing up your hair for the holidays involves simple changes, like using curlers and hair accessories. Create a dressy holiday hairdo with tips from a professional hair stylist in this free...

To decide on a hairstyle for the prom, consider the style of the dress, the type of hair and the styles that look best with each face shape. Decide on a hairstyle for the prom with tips from a...

Fixing hair disasters requires finding a trustworthy hair stylist to create a quality cut and style. Fix hair disasters with tips from a professional hair stylist in this free video on hair care.

A trendy man's haircut is inspired by television, hair style books and famous actors. Get a trendy man's haircut with tips from a professional hair stylist in this free video on hair care.

Getting a great hair color and keeping it that way requires bringing in a picture of the desired color and always purchasing a high-quality color preserving shampoo and conditioner. Maintain great...

When using a diffuser on curly hair, apply the product, attach the diffuser to the dryer and wrap the curls around the diffuser's teeth. Use a diffuser on curly hair, and remember to keep the...

For hair relaxing, some useful tools are the flat-ended brush, gloves, hair clips, a cape and a neutralizing shampoo. Discover tools for hair relaxing, and when to use them, with tips from a hair...

In order to foil hair, section the hair off, figure out where the highlights will be and get a foiling comb. Use foil in hair when adding highlights with tips from a hair stylist in this free...

When adding dimensional color to hair, there are a lot of techniques, the best of which involves foil and a foiling comb. Add dimensional color to hair and use lighteners or semi-permanent colors...

When trimming a neckline, take the person's natural neckline into consideration and create nice angles. Discover how to trim hair around necklines and avoid trimming into necklines with tips from...

Once bangs grow to a certain length, people can start directing them over the forehead. Grow out bangs until they reach just past the eyebrows with tips from a hair stylist in this free video on...

When leveling sideburns, get a comb to use as a make-shift level and compare the sides while looking in a mirror. Level out sideburns with tips from a hair stylist in this free video on hair care...

The easiest way to do a quick French Twist is by starting out in a ponytail, wrapping the hair around the thumb and secure the twist with hairpins. Do a quick French twist with tips from a hair...