Few beauty concerns can feel quite as terrifying—and insidious—as hair loss. Unlike acne or hyperpigmentation, which can crop up overnight or over several weeks, hair loss tends to develop so slowly that by the time you realize it’s happened, it becomes harder to treat. While some forms of hair loss can be less challenging to address (like the hair fall caused by the dramatic hormone swings that come with pregnancy and childbirth), all hair loss can take a toll on one’s self-esteem. Read More...
Heat protectants are the SPF of haircare: Professionals tell us that you absolutely need to use one every day, or, in this case, every time you use a hot tool, to avoid causing irreparable damage. As celebrity stylist and curly hair aficionado, Nai’vasha Johnson says, “a heat protectant serves as our hair’s health insurance insurance.” Coating your hair in a safety blanket may sound like a bit of a downer, but these multitasking formulas are more than just a coat of armor between your hair and the sizzling hot styling tool you’re aiming to use. Read More...
Let’s be honest: Painting your nails at home can be a challenge. While super handy tools (like the Olive & June The Poppy Manicure Tool) make it a touch easier to paint with your non-dominant hand, it’s still all too easy to accidentally get a smidge of polish outside the lines. Thankfully, nail wraps and nail stickers exist to make perfecting at-home manicures easier than ever. “Nail wraps are perfect for at-home DIY manicures,” says celebrity manicurist Pattie Yankee, who is a consultant for Dashing Diva. Read More...
