Hair 101

Our hair can be a fickle thing. One day it seems to fall perfectly, shine beautifully, and radiate health, and another it feels out of place, flat, and lifeless. Volume is one of those attributes...

As we move from the chilly winter to the warmth of spring, it's important to recognize how haircare needs also shift with the changing seasons. The transitional elements—from indoor heating to outdoor temperatures—can significantly impact...

Regardless of hair type, it’s easy to rack up incidental hair damage due to a heat styling tool, UV exposure, hard water, and more. While damage is an issue that affects the makeup of your...

If you have color-treated hair, you know firsthand that a lot of care goes into keeping your hair healthy and your color vibrant. It only makes sense, then, that you’d thoroughly vet any products in...

Frizzy hair can be relentless. With each strand seeming to have a mind of its own, frizz can turn the simplest hairstyle into a challenge. While it’s not always easy to prevent, understanding the root...

Shiny hair is often perceived as healthy hair. In fact, a recent Dyson study found that 36% of people worldwide consider hair shine to be the top indicator of overall hair health. However, achieving that glossy look...

When you think about caring for your hair, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s using leave-in conditioner to keep your strands feeling soft and smooth or applying a heat protectant spray to avoid damage from...

Big problems call for big solutions — and that’s where MIT Solve comes in. This annual initiative strives to address global challenges through innovation, and invites entrepreneurs and big thinkers to offer solutions through the...

Whether your hair is fine and straight, thick and curly, or anything in between, odds are you’ve experienced frizz at some point.  Frizz occurs when neighboring hairs aren’t in sync — that is, laying in...

When most people think of dry shampoo, they think of it as a quick fix for greasy, unwashed hair. It’s that lifesaver you reach for when you’re running late and don’t have time for a...