Styling and Tools
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The Best Heated Rollers for Volume and Soft Curls
Hot rollers are back, and they give soft curls and volume without much effort. These sets suit fine hair, thick hair and travel.
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Party Hair Should Take Fifteen Minutes, Tops
Six easy party hairstyles from working hairstylists, from a slicked-back knot to copper Hollywood waves, plus the prep that keeps them up al…
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Dyson Supersonic vs Shark SpeedStyle
Two fast hair dryers with a big price gap. Learn how the Dyson Supersonic and Shark SpeedStyle compare on heat, weight and attachments, and…
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Dyson Airwrap vs Shark FlexStyle
If you mostly blow dry and curl now and then, the Shark FlexStyle may be the smarter buy. See how it stacks up against the Dyson Airwrap.
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The Shark and Laifen Answer to Dyson
A Dyson look without the Dyson price is possible. Shark and Laifen make stylers, dryers and straighteners that come close, and we'll help yo…
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A Keratin Treatment Before the Big Day
Are you planning a keratin treatment before your wedding? See who it suits, how far ahead to book, and a frizz-fighting routine if you decid…
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Dyson Airstrait vs Shark SilkiPro
Dyson Airstrait or Shark SilkiPro? It comes down to your hair type, how much heat you want and how much time you have, and sometimes a Corra…
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Wedding Hairspray, Soft to Sculpted
The right wedding hairspray depends on your hair skills and the weather. Find a forgiving first can, a strong pick for humid days, and when…
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An Updo That Survives the Dance Floor
The secret to a wedding updo that lasts isn't more pins, it's a strong base. See how stylists build updos that hold until the last song.
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The Right Hot Air Brush for Your Hair
Fine, thick, short or curly hair each do best with a different hot air brush. Match the barrel and heat to your hair before you buy.
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T3 Lucea 1.5 vs Conair Double Ceramic
Long or thick hair takes forever to straighten. Compare the T3 Lucea, Conair Double Ceramic and ghd Platinum+ so you can get it done faster.
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Round Brushes: Start, Upgrade, or Overkill
Most people only need one or two round brushes. Find the right first brush for an easier home blowout, and know when an upgrade is worth it.
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Ionic vs Ceramic vs Tourmaline
Ionic, ceramic and tourmaline sound like three types of hair dryer, but they aren't. Find out what the words mean and what really makes a dr…
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The Bouncy Blowout Comes Down to the Round Brush
Four big, bouncy blowouts from celebrity hairstylists, and how to get close with a dryer, a round brush and some rollers at home.
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Four Steps to Hair That Holds
Do your waves fall out by lunch? Usually it's the order, not the product. Prep damp hair, shape as it dries, let it cool, and your style hol…
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Salon Blowout: Worth It, Skip It, or Wait?
A salon blowout is worth it when you want a few polished hair days without doing the work. Here's when to book one, when to skip it, and whe…
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A Half-Up That Holds All Day
If your half-up style keeps sliding out, grab less hair and tie it a bit lower. The right version holds from your morning coffee through din…
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Why Your Ponytail Slips (And How to Set One That Holds)
Your ponytail keeps sliding down because the elastic can't grip all that weight. A few simple changes help you set one that stays put all da…
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The Drybar Double Shot Blowout
A salon blowout at home is doable with the Drybar Double Shot. Follow these steps for smooth, bouncy hair that lasts.
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Oribe vs Kristin Ess Texture Spray
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray is a cult pick, but Kristin Ess and Living Proof are strong too. Compare grip, scent and price to find the right…
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One Layer Separates a Shag From a Wolf Cut and a Butterfly
A textured shag, a curly wolf cut, a bouncy butterfly and a curly shag, plus what to ask for and the stylers that keep each one in shape.
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How Much Flat Iron Do You Need?
A good flat iron can cost less than you'd think. See when a simple ceramic iron is enough, when thick hair needs more, and which extras to s…
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Keratin vs Brazilian Blowout vs Japanese Straightening
Keratin and Brazilian Blowouts loosen curls, while Japanese straightening removes them for good. Figure out which smoothing service fits you…
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Air-Dry vs Blow-Dry: Which Is Better for Your Hair?
Is air-drying healthier than blow-drying? Find out how each affects your hair and how to keep damage low either way.