We asked a dermatologist to break down just how often you should be shampooing your hair.

“People of color should wash their hair at least twice a month,” said Khetarpal, noting that people in this group commonly ...

Experts say there’s no one-size-fits-all rule for washing your hair—but knowing your hair type, age, and lifestyle can help ...

"You have fine hair, but lots of it," is something I’ve been told time and time again. What this means is that my individual strands are thin, but that I have plenty of hair follicles per square cm of ...

How our hair looks can change the way we feel about ourselves. It can be the difference between not just a good hair day or a bad hair day, but a good or bad day overall. While many people focus on ...

If you think the answer is to shower less frequently, you’re wrong.

On social media, hairstylists, influencers, and everyday users have attracted thousands of views promoting sulfate-free hair routines, fueling a wave of alternatives that market themselves as “gentle” ...

Pro stylists reveal the bad hair habits to stop in 2026, including heat styling mistakes, wet hair damage, and dry shampoo ...

Supporting my spouse as she recovers the hair — and the self-image — cancer treatment took from her. My wife didn't wash her hair during chemotherapy. Chemo gave her no hair to wash for six months.

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