5 Types of Damaged Hair and How to Treat Them

For those with both colored and textured hair, damage can look even more dramatic. “Bleached and over-processed hair will [reveal damage faster] than healthy hair,” says Los Angeles-based hairstylist Graham Nation. “Curly hair will get drier quicker. It needs extra moisture to help curls come to life.” With that in mind, he recommends that those … Read more

The Theme of Lady Gaga’s Olympics Opening Ceremony Look: Feathers — See the Photos

The joy of the look was that it felt very organic to Gaga, whose Jazz & Piano show pays homage to the sounds of the past with her signature spin, but it felt très French too. “I am also humbled to be asked by the Olympics organizing committee to sing such a special French song—a … Read more

Paralympian Brittni Mason Can Snag Medals and Give You a Facial

Welcome to Shelf Life, where Olympians are breaking down the beauty routines carrying them through the 2024 Paris Games. Today, Paralympian—and licensed esthetician—Brittni Mason reveals her go-to lip gloss, her skin care routine for combating oiliness, and her secret to airbrush-finish makeup on and off the track. If Brittni Mason weren’t a world-class Paralympian, she’d … Read more

Zendaya Perfected the Art of Wearing Hair Wet and Curly at the Same Time—See the Photos

If walking the red carpet was an Olympic category, Zendaya would absolutely be the undisputed champion and rack up a pile of medals. The actor popped up in Paris for the Prelude to the Olympics event at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. Z went for chic simplicity for the party, posing in a sleek, ’90s-inspired glittering … Read more

How to Get Through Silk Press Season Without Damaging Your Hair

Arguably the most important product involved in a silk press is heat protectant; without it, you leave your hair even more vulnerable to the ever-so-dreaded issue of heat damage. As Dr. Lenzy explains, heat damage causes breaks in the hydrogen (water) bonds of your hair follicles. This can result in visible breakage, frizz, weakened hair … Read more

If Bubble Ponytails Were an Olympic Sport, Salma Hayek’s Would Win Gold — See Photos

The Summer Olympics is kicking off in just a few days, but festivities are already underway in the form of the traditional Olympic torch relay. It started in Olympia, Greece, and it has been making its way to Paris via 11,000 torchbearers, including Salma Hayek. And while she may not be known as an athlete, … Read more

Rihanna Combined a Mullet, Undercut, and Side Bang Into One Legendary Hairstyle — See the Video

Picture this: You’re minding your business out and about in NYC when suddenly, you turn a corner and Rihanna is standing there, filming an Instagram video and wearing one of her coolest hairstyles of the year so far. (Oh, and flashing her underwear at the camera!) This probably happened to someone, as Rih just posted … Read more

Blake Lively’s Ponytail Simply Doesn’t Stop — See the Photos

The ponytail didn’t stop at Lively’s shoulders, either. It kept going and going, all the way down to mid-back just above her hips. The lengths were styled in simple loose, unfussy waves for extra oomph and volume as she flipped her hair around. (I mean, how could you not with a ponytail like that?) It’s … Read more

Why You Should Take Collagen For Healthier Hair, According To A Biochemist

The conversation around collagen typically focuses on its benefits for the skin on the face, but some dermatologists are keen to highlight that the scalp—and therefore the health of your hair—can also reap rewards from collagen supplements. Sanja Zivanovic, biomedical doctor and founder of ingestible brand Skin Molecule X, explains: “Collagen is a protein naturally … Read more

Saweetie’s Natural Curls Could Not Be Any Bouncier — Watch the Video

Saweetie is feeling curly. The “Nani” rapper showed off her natural curls on TikTok while getting a trim from stylist Sabrina Ahmed and they could not be bouncier. In the short video, Saweetie sits in the salon chair in a casual black tank with a stiletto-shaped baby pink manicure as Ahmed works behind her, spritzing … Read more