Becca Stanek is an experienced writer and editor who is passionate about exploring the ways we can feel better mentally and physically to get the most out of our lives. She has worked for publications ...

Heating tools, chemical treatments, frequent box dyeing, and bleaching—all of these can put a lot of stress on your strands, and if you're not mindful of how often you use them, you run the risk of ...

It turns out there is no one-size-fits-all standard answer when asking the simple question of “how often should I cut my hair?” It really depends on your own hair and specific hair needs. “It’s all ...

When you start to suspect that something’s (literally, in this case) off with your hair—a little thinning here, some excessive shedding in the shower there—the solution may seem straightforward enough ...

Naturally, dying your hair comes with some level of damage since you’re chemically altering it. The same goes for bleaching, which is known to make hair thinner and more prone to breakage. As someone ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

From genetics and hormones to stress and nutrition, there are many factors that affect the hair and can lead to thinning, loss or impeded growth. Much like acne, it’s extremely personal and nuanced, ...

The unexpected sight of a brush, pillow, or drain full of hair can be jarring. It may even prompt you to wonder how much hair loss is normal. The good news is that everyone with long enough hair is ...

Most people are aware of how often they need a haircut and whether they seem to be getting them more frequently than others; but fewer people understand why that's the case or what's behind their rate ...

If you frequently switch hairstyles, color your hair, use heat tools, or undergo other chemical treatments, hair breakage is inevitable to an extent. Between stress, your diet, and how you treat your ...

If you’ve scrolled through BeautyTok recently, there’s a strong possibility you’ve come across an enthusiastic review of an at-home IPL hair removal device. The main claims: These handheld gadgets can ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Ask any colorist, and they’ll tell you that lightening your hair at home is risky. Hell, tell a ...