hair

Moving away from constantly styling my hair, opting for lower-tension hairstyles and no longer following practices like oiling my scalp, which, according to trichologist Ebuni Ajiduah, “can also contribute to skin conditions and make scalp symptoms much worse,” were hard adjustments despite the fact they inevitably helped get my scalp back to normal. According to Ajiduah, “the body works by continually monitoring its environment and adjusting its response, so when we grease or oil our scalp, effectively we are telling the sebaceous glands to kick back, and we will handle it. That would be okay if we didn’t have a whole system designed to do it already, and the products we used matched the natural secretion and were not harmful. The products I list...

From start to finish, this probably took around half an hour to do on my hair type. If you have shorter on finer hair, this will no doubt be a shorter process. The key is to let the hair cool down once you have styled it to ensure your curls last for as long as they can. If I’m being honest, the Airwrap gives me a wonderful blowout look, but if you’re after curls that will last for days on end, then a hair wand or tong may be better suited to you, which will provide a more structured style. My hair still looked bouncy the day after, but not to the same extent as day one. But if it’s a bouncy blowout that you’re after, and you don’t mind topping up your hair on the second day, then this is most certainly the tool for the job. Yes, it is expensive...

Similar to many people, I wasn’t born with thick and voluminous hair—it’s pretty fine and thin, to say the least. While I love my natural hair, I’m always on the hunt for the best volumizing hair products to give my strands more height and dimension. Now, I’m not trying to look like a popular reality television personality (you know who I’m talking about), but I want my hair to have some lift and simply zhuzh it up just a bit. And similar to most of my shopping needs, I turn to popular retailers like Amazon, Target, and Ulta to look for products that may fit the bill, especially when it comes to haircare. However, not every product lives up to its advertised standards, which is why looking at the reviews is critical to making an informed purchase.   To help you find the best...

Petty predicts that we’ll see more of people mixing their natural hair colours with bright shades. “Gemini hair is a fun two-tone style,” she says. “Inspired by its astrological namesake, this will make you stand out from the crowd and allow you to express your personality.” For dark hair, Petty recommends using pinks, purples, greens, and blues, and for light hair she suggests blues, greens, reds, yellows, and black. “If you are concerned about your hair coping with a colour treatment, opt for more natural colour choices that will cause less damage and are easier to maintain,” she advises. “To maintain the colour, try to wash your hair less frequently, use a heat protectant when styling, and use plenty of hair masks to moisturise and nourish your hair.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When...