more about: hair
The 60-Second Sock Bun
After many a friend asked me how they could make their meek buns into statement ones, I went looking for a solution. Turns out, a few people on the Real Simple staff had discovered [...]
A Quick Trick to Dry Your Hair Faster
One of the easiest ways to make sure you’re saving time drying your hair is to ensure that your hair dryer is in tip-top shape. Maximize its performance by taking 2 minutes to clean [...]
Hair Tutorial: The Messy Top Knot
Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Altitude Design Summit in Salt Lake City. I spent 3 1/2 days hanging out with some of the most talented design bloggers out there (and I [...]
An Easy Trick to Prevent Static Hair
Who knew a regular old bar of soap could help prevent static hair this winter? Use this tip from stylist Sally Hershberger for flyaway free locks: After you get out of the shower, while your [...]
So Many Dry Shampoos, Which Do You Choose?
At some point, dry shampoos started as a trend. My first experience with this magically cleansing formula was at Boots (a British drugstore with a beauty line). Since then, a wide variety of brands, [...]
How to: Clean Your Hair Brush
Face it. Hair brushes and combs can get quite grimy, especially if you use hair products that can build up on the bristles and tines. Here’s how to keep your hair tools clean using [...]
An Easy, and Surprising, Updo
For those of us blessed/cursed (depending on how you look at it) with fine hair, achieving any kind of updo, even the simplest of buns can be challenging. Check out this brilliant tutorial from [...]
Illustrated How-Tos for an Easy, Elegant Hairstyle
I recently discovered this easy-to-follow hairstyle how-to on one of my favorite hair accessories designers’ home pages. How often does an expert explain something, and then you go home to re-create it but find [...]
Five-Minute Wow: Fishtail Braid
In this month’s issue, we featured an even simpler braid than the often showcased three-piece one. I decided to camp out on the photo shoot to get you tips on how to create this [...]
Summer Hair Trend: Ombré
Summer always seems like the right time to take a beauty risk. From feathers to bold red lips, we have an endless number of ways to play around with our looks. So, in an [...]
































