Hair
After 20 Years of Fighting My Curly Hair, This Product Helped Me Embrace It
I swapped my hot tools for a life of air-drying and never looked back.
Beauty
Is Laser Hair Removal Worth It? We Asked 8 People for Their Honest Reviews
“My chin had an adverse reaction that caused dozens of follicles to suddenly grow more hair.”
.png)
Beauty
I Tried the TikTok Micellar Water Hack to Refresh My Oily Hair—Here’s How It Went
This dry shampoo alternative is supposed to combat greasy roots, without the chalky residue.
%2520(1).gif)
Hair Loss Products Are the Next Frontier in Wellness. Do They Live Up to Their Promises?
Supplements, shampoos, and serums that offer impressive results are everywhere right now. Experts have thoughts.
Rooting for you
The Best New Shampoos and Conditioners to Make Wash Day Less of a Chore
We lathered, rinsed, and repeated (and repeated...), and these winners gave us the best hair days.
Just ’do it
The Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So Far
Athletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris Games.
How to Get Rid of Annoying Scalp Acne (Yes, It’s a Thing)
It’s more common than you’d think—and a total pain to deal with.
Crown jewels
28 Hair Treatments and Tools That’ll Make Everyone Say ‘Wow, You Look Great Today’
Salon-quality products for your post-shower sprucing.
Beauty
Lots of People Swear By Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth. Here’s What the Science Says
Before you run out and buy that “thickening” serum, read this.
Ask a Derm
Whyyyy Am I Suddenly Getting Gray Hair in My 30s?
If you’re seeing silver, don’t freak out.
Beauty
These Hair Loss Treatments Actually Work, According to Dermatologists
Read this before you panic-buy a bunch of sketchy supplements.
.png)
Beauty
9 Women in Their 30s Share the Reasons They Decided to Embrace Their Grays
“Constantly worrying about whether my roots were showing was such a weight on my confidence.”
Ask a Derm
Can Rogaine Help My Overplucked Eyebrows Grow Back?
If you tweezed like it was your job in the ’90s or early 2000s, this one’s for you.
Beyoncé Revealed She’s Dealt With Scalp Psoriasis While Promoting Her New Hair Care Line
The singer said the relationship we each have with our hair is a “deeply personal journey.”
Beauty
8 Possible Reasons Your Hair Is Falling Out
Is it stress? Styling? Something else entirely? Here are the most common culprits behind a thinning ponytail.
Beauty
Andie MacDowell Simply Isn’t Interested in Looking Younger
She says she’s “comfortable being seen as an aging woman.”
Beauty
Everything Castor Oil Can—and Can’t—Do for Your Skin, Hair, and Lashes
We asked dermatologists to break down this old-school beauty treatment.
Ask a Derm
Do Biotin Supplements Actually Do Anything for Hair Loss?
Read this before you start popping a bunch of pills or gummies.
7 Ways to Care for Natural Hair If You Have Scalp Eczema
Good news: You don’t have to choose between your mane and your health.
Jennifer Aniston Embraced Her Gray Roots, and We’re Very Much Here for It
“We can still thrive when we’re older.”
Mane squeeze
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: 32 Very Good Hair Care Products for Frizz Control, Volume, and a Little Bit of Shine
Meet the winning sprays, serums, leave-ins, mousses, gels, and masks.
Head of the class
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best New Shampoos and Conditioners for Every Hair Type
Meet our 17 Healthy Beauty Award–winning picks.
Beauty
What’s Up With IPL Hair Removal Devices?
We asked dermatologists about the pros and cons of this trending tech.
TikTok fact-check
Rice Water for Hair Is Buzzy Right Now—Here's What the Science Says
It’s not a miracle solution, but it’s not total BS either.
TikTok fact-check
What’s Up With ‘Hair Cycling’ and Should I Try It?
It's not a new concept, but it might give you a refresh.