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Every fine-haired woman knows the struggle of styling voluminous curls only to watch them fall flat in minutes. Or, leaving your house with freshly washed hair and coming home with oily, limp strands by the end of the day. For most women with flat hair, the struggle to maintain volume and keep your strands grease-free for more than a day is absolutely real.
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Fine Hair 101: The Care Tips And Products For Fine Hair You Need
Every fine-haired woman knows the struggle of styling voluminous curls only to watch them fall flat in minutes. Or, leaving your house with freshly washed hair and coming home with oily, limp strands by the end of the day. For most women with flat hair, the struggle to maintain volume and keep your strands grease-free for more than a day is absolutely real.
As impressive as a curling wand or hot rollers can make your mane look, the sad truth is that heat stylers don’t always love your hair as much as you love them. Overusing hot tools can lead to heat-damaged hair, which can seriously hamper good hair days.
Whether you just can’t part with your blow-dryer or you’ve already sworn off heat styling for good, we rounded up our best tips on how to fix damaged hair and how to protect hair from heat damage in the future.
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Heat-Damaged Hair: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
As impressive as a curling wand or hot rollers can make your mane look, the sad truth is that heat stylers don’t always love your hair as much as you love them. Overusing hot tools can lead to heat-damaged hair, which can seriously hamper good hair days. Whether you just can’t part with your blow-dryer or you’ve already sworn off heat styling for good, we rounded up our best tips on how to fix damaged hair and how to protect hair from heat damage in the future.
Ask An Expert: Should I Wash My Hair Before I Color It?
If you’ve ever lightened your hair, you probably know how much upkeep goes into maintaining that fresh, vibrant hue. I would know—I touch up my blonde, color-treated hair about once every two months. Whenever I prepare to see my colorist again, I ensure my strands are at least two days post-wash. I’ve never minded skipping a few shampoo sessions and loading up on dry shampoo, as I've always thought it was better for my impending salon color. But I eventually began to wonder: Should I wash my hair before I dye it?
From skincare-inspired hair serums to reparative bonding systems, haircare has evolved significantly over the years to meet modern consumer demands. Yet, despite these innovations, the technology behind the essential hair dryer has remained largely unchanged—that is, until now. Enter the Airlight Pro, a cutting-edge tool revolutionizing the way we dry and style our hair.
We chatted with L'Oréal Professionnel artist and Hair.com ambassador Madison Sullivan to learn more about the AirLight Pro. According to Sullivan, this game-changing tool offers faster drying times and custom settings for every hair type. And most importantly, it leaves you with healthy-looking hair with a glossy finish. Keep scrolling to learn why we’re officially declaring this new hair dryer #WorthTheHype.
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The AirLight Pro Is Changing the Way We Style Our Hair
From skincare-inspired hair serums to reparative bonding systems, haircare has evolved significantly over the years to meet modern consumer demands. Yet, despite these innovations, the technology behind the essential hair dryer has remained largely unchanged—that is, until now. Enter the Airlight Pro, a cutting-edge tool revolutionizing the way we dry and style our hair. We chatted with L'Oréal Professionnel artist and Hair.com ambassador Madison Sullivan to learn more about the AirLight Pro. According to Sullivan, this game-changing tool offers faster drying times and custom settings for every hair type. And most importantly, it leaves you with healthy-looking hair with a glossy finish. Keep scrolling to learn why we’re officially declaring this new hair dryer #WorthTheHype.
New Year's Eve (or NYE, as it’s affectionately known) is the perfect time to throw on your best-sequined jumpsuit and hit the town with your friends. In addition to the perfect outfit, you have to find the best hairstyles for New Year's Eve to match your vibe and plans for the evening. The only thing more special than dancing the night away, toasting the new year with your closest friends, and maybe even sharing a midnight kiss? New Year’s Eve hair that will have you in the spotlight and leave you feeling confident all night.
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35 New Year’s Eve Hair Ideas for Any Type of Celebration
New Year's Eve (or NYE, as it’s affectionately known) is the perfect time to throw on your best-sequined jumpsuit and hit the town with your friends. In addition to the perfect outfit, you have to find the best hairstyles for New Year's Eve to match your vibe and plans for the evening. The only thing more special than dancing the night away, toasting the new year with your closest friends, and maybe even sharing a midnight kiss? New Year’s Eve hair that will have you in the spotlight and leave you feeling confident all night.
If achieving luscious, full-bodied locks is your ultimate goal, using volumizing haircare products can help your mane reach its fullest potential. However, with so many innovative formulas on the market, the search for the best volumizing hair products can often feel more overwhelming than exciting. That’s where we come in. Below, we’ve rounded up 26 of the best hair volume products to shop from L’Oréal’s portfolio of professional brands. From plumping shampoos to finishing hairsprays, here’s what you need in your routine from start to finish.
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26 Volumizing Hair Products To Help You Manage Flat Hair
If achieving luscious, full-bodied locks is your ultimate goal, using volumizing haircare products can help your mane reach its fullest potential. However, with so many innovative formulas on the market, the search for the best volumizing hair products can often feel more overwhelming than exciting. That’s where we come in. Below, we’ve rounded up 26 of the best hair volume products to shop from L’Oréal’s portfolio of professional brands. From plumping shampoos to finishing hairsprays, here’s what you need in your routine from start to finish.
How This L’Oréal Professionnel Initiative Champions Mental Health
It’s often an inside joke that salon visits double as therapy sessions, but they can come at a surprisingly high cost to hair pros: A 2023 L’Oréal Professionnel survey revealed that 65% of hairdressers have experienced anxiety, burnout, or depression during their professional careers. To ease the burden, L’Oréal Professionnel helped launch Head Up, a program designed to support hairstylists on their mental health journey.
Matrix Instacure Build-A-Bond is a salon-quality haircare collection designed to repair mega-damaged, porous hair. 
It consists of four products: a shampoo, conditioner, in-shower mask, and leave-in balm. The different formulas work together to fortify compromised, weakened hair from the inside out. Using the products as a complete system can yield strands that are 8x stronger and 94% smoother.*
As for who it’s best for, the range is suitable for all hair types and textures in need of heavy-duty repair. You can head to the salon to try Instacure Build-A-Bond with a hairdresser (the Matrix salon locator can help you find one) or purchase it for at-home use.
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How Matrix Instacure Build-A-Bond Saved My Hair After Bleaching It
Matrix Instacure Build-A-Bond is a salon-quality haircare collection designed to repair mega-damaged, porous hair. It consists of four products: a shampoo, conditioner, in-shower mask, and leave-in balm. The different formulas work together to fortify compromised, weakened hair from the inside out. Using the products as a complete system can yield strands that are 8x stronger and 94% smoother.* As for who it’s best for, the range is suitable for all hair types and textures in need of heavy-duty repair. You can head to the salon to try Instacure Build-A-Bond with a hairdresser (the Matrix salon locator can help you find one) or purchase it for at-home use.
How Going Gray Created An Unexpected Sense Of Community
Thinking of going gray? Follow one woman's empowering transition, learn about the supportive gray hair community, and get practical advice for your own gray hair journey.
2A vs. 2B vs. 2C How To Identify and Manage Type 2 Wavy Hair
Each subtype of wavy hair has unique needs. Here’s how to identify whether your type 2 hair is 2A, 2B, or 2C so you can best manage your pattern.
Dealing with split ends? You may need to get a professional hair dusting or hair trimming. Here’s how the methods differ and how to choose the best one.
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Hair Dusting vs. Hair Trimming: What's the Difference?
Dealing with split ends? You may need to get a professional hair dusting or hair trimming. Here’s how the methods differ and how to choose the best one.
More States Mandate Textured Hair Education in Cosmetology Schools
Three states now require textured hair education in cosmetology schools, ensuring future professionals can style all hair types. Learn about L'Oréal's support and more.
3 Trailblazing Women Paving the Way in the Hair Industry
Ahead, meet three trailblazing ladies in the hair space who are breaking barriers, redefining success, and forging a more inclusive world.
Layers Vs. No Layers: Which Kind Of Cut Should You Choose?
Unsure whether to opt for layers vs. no layers? Here, learn about the benefits of layered haircuts and blunt haircuts and discover how to determine which is right for you.
Japanese Hair Straightening: Everything You Need To Know
Achieve sleek, frizz-free locks with Japanese hair straightening. Learn about the process, benefits, and maintenance in this comprehensive guide.