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Day-two hair isn't a happy accident — it's chemistry working in your favor. Here's what's actually happening on your scalp when you skip the suds, plus when stretching a wash goes too far.
A blunt bob means something different in Manhattan than it does in Austin — and your stylist knows it. A lighthearted tour through five American hair cultures, and what each one says about the people who wear it.
That rat-tail comb has a past. So do the shears, the clips, and the humble round brush. We trace seven essential salon tools from their surprising origins to the cultural moments they made possible — a love letter to the hardware of American style.
Why do we tell our hairstylists things we wouldn't text our best friend? We talked to stylists about the strange intimacy of the chair, where the line sits between listening and therapy, and what clients should think twice about unloading.
Your hair behaves differently in July than it does in January, and it's not just in your head. From humidity-driven frizz to winter dryness and everything in between, the seasons genuinely affect your hair's texture, behavior, and needs. Here's how to work with your stylist to stay ahead of those changes all year long.
There's a reason you walk out of the salon standing a little taller. Science and style intersect in fascinating ways when it comes to the emotional power of a transformative haircut. We dug into the psychology — and talked to the people who witness it every single day.