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Volume 3.6
Meet Nicole. Nicole’s hair: Naturally dirty blond Thick, normal condition A little wavy No preference for length Pulls hair off face with a headband frequently (3 kids under 4 years old! DUDE.) Uses a straight spray and smoothing serum daily Uses pomade wax occasionally I love Nicole’s hair. In fact, I love it so much, I used it as an… Read More›
Volume 3.5
This week’s participant is Dawn. Dawn’s hair: Naturally brown with “graylights” Hair has the tendency to turn brassy when coloring due to the grays Would consider highlights Fine, wavy hair Uses hair dryer with a round ceramic brush I love Dawn’s waves. They have so much potential, don’t you think? Some light layering throughout with some long, bang-like front layers… Read More›
Low Maintenance Hair: Side Bangs Tutorial
Katie is a public interest lawyer living in Chicago with her husband, a basil plant named Boris, and a staggeringly large collection of cookbooks. She has very strong feelings about public schools, letterpress stationary, and beer. (And hair, obviously.) You can also find her at her personal blog, Pseudostoops. text In my last installment, I counseled those seeking low maintenance… Read More›
Volume 3.4
Meet Meghan. Meghan’s hair: Naturally light brown with lots of gray Very dry and chemically processed Very fine hair, tends to frizz if not blow-dried Likes long hair, but isn’t sure if it works for her Wonders about red or strawberry blond hair Uses moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (Aveda Damage Control or Neutrogena Triple Moisture) Can’t wash it every day… Read More›
To Sir With Love.
Emily is 32 and lives in Boston with her funny boyfriend. She is a beauty school dropout who cannot stop cutting her own hair. She can be found obsessing about cheese and her cat at Pretty Crabby or talking about products endlessly at Tallulah Blue. She has not seen her real hair color since 1990. There’s an unspoken problem in… Read More›
How To Deal With Workout Hair
Workouts + Hair = UGH It doesn’t really have to be that horrible, though! I wrote a post about workout hairstyles over at one of my very favorite health and fitness websites, Bodies in Motivation. Included is information on great styling products, dry shampoos and some of my favorite workout clothes. Check it out here.
Volume 3.3
Meet someone who didn’t provide her name. Someone’s hair: Naturally brown with golden highlights Consistently highlights her hair Hair is very dry, “practically fried” Thick and curly Prefers long Uses a blow dryer occasionally and a straightener frequently Lives in humid environment I know someone (let’s call her Jane) wants longer hair, but I do think a slightly shorter cut… Read More›
Lay the Foundation
Aleks(andra) is an editor in Chicago. When she’s not writing, attending sporting events with her husband, testing recipes, or watching teen-centered dramas, you can find her in the salon haircare aisles of Ulta and Sephora. She’ll be reviewing higher-end products for Hair Thursday. For those of you who heat-style your hair, you probably know the importance of starting with a… Read More›
I’ve Always Wanted To Be a Dictator
You all have GOT to check out Citysearch’s new website, Mopshots. From the website: MopShots is an online hairstyle lookbook where users can submit photos to show off their ‘dos, and the pros can boast about those of their customers’, too. Our team of established experts in the field — The MopShots Dictators — review submissions, provide advice and select… Read More›
