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Laura M Martin is passionate about feeling her best, from eating great food to having a fierce hairstyle. She has been working as a hairdresser and color educator in New York and Chicago for over a decade. She currently freelances as a stylist, writer, and recipe developer.

Laura M Martin is passionate about feeling her best, from eating great food to having a fierce hairstyle. She has been working as a hairdresser and color educator in New York and Chicago for over a decade. She currently freelances as a stylist, writer, and recipe developer.

Boys and Men

20 Trending Temple Fade Hairstyles for Men

If you’re looking for a fresh style, a temp fade is a cool detail that can be added to a variety of haircuts including tapers and undercuts. The temple fade draws attention to the eyes and softens the transition point between facial hair and sideburns where hair is often patchy and sparse. This contemporary look requires skill to achieve and attitude to pull off.

by Laura Martin
December 21, 2023
Black

20 Cute and Creative Ideas for Short Faux Locs

If you want a contemporary style that protects your tresses, give short faux locs a go. Unlike true locs, these extensions require no long-term commitment and can be worn by any hair type. Dreads are often associated with long lengths, but they are gorgeous in cropped forms too. Read on to learn more about this trending look.

by Laura Martin
January 17, 2024
Blonde

40 Styles with Medium Blonde Hair for Major Inspiration

From Veronica Lake to Debbie Harry, many of the world’s most beautiful women have made medium blonde hair a part of their personal image. Variations of this iconic length and color combination have evolved through the decades, but flaxen shades and shoulder-grazing locks continue to be a classic hairstyle. These 40 looks offer adaptations for different hair types and styles. Whether you’re looking to elevate your current hair or try something completely new, you’re sure to find inspiration in the images below.

by Laura Martin
March 28, 2024
Ponytails

The 20 Most Alluring Ponytail Hairstyles

Ponytail hairstyles are known to be practical, but they can also be sexy. Sweeping strands away from the face but letting lengths hang free gives a youthful yet polished effect. The style is easily adaptable for black hair, shorter, hair, or fine hair. If you’re looking for a modern take on the updo, look no further.

by Laura Martin
February 24, 2021

Latest Articles

Shag

60 Most Universal Modern Shag Haircut Solutions

Today, very few women opt to have their tresses cut in one-length styles. Shag haircuts look more modern, sharp and shapely, being at the same time easily-styled solutions. Shags are very versatile and can be crafted to fit your look, texture and lifestyle. Here is how!

by The Editors
April 11, 2024
Color

50 Different Blonde Hair Color Ideas for the Current Season

Blonde hair color is so versatile that you might not even know there is a specific name for this or that shade of blonde hair color. Honey, caramel, strawberry, butter, champagne blonde – most shades sound so tasty that you cannot deny your hair a treat. Not to mention platinum and golden blonde hues suggesting that your hair can be your most precious jewelry. More than that, balayage and ombre color techniques allow some of the best blonde hair colors in one hairstyle.

by The Editors
April 10, 2024
Hair Styling

What Is Poofy Hair and How To Style It?

When we’re thinking of poofy hair, the image of strands with undesired volume and a frizzy, unruly appearance springs to mind. If that’s what you see in the mirror and you hate it, we have good news for you – poofy hair is not one of the hair types you are born with. So, with a few tips and TLC approach, you’ll be able to change the way your hair looks and behaves.

by Mary Allen
April 05, 2024
Pixie

18 Fresh Ideas of Daring A-Line Pixie Hairstyles

Who doesn’t know the allure of an angled bob with a refined A-line shape? Well, you can leverage the same idea on shorter length with an A-line pixie hairstyle that is longer in the front and shorter in the back. Whether you opt for a slight or a bolder steep angle, the cut will sassily open up your neck and elongate it visually. Check out these fresh ideas to find the look to suit your personality and style.

by Mary Allen
April 04, 2024
Braided

70 Best Black Braided Hairstyles That Turn Heads

Embrace the unique advantage your beautiful voluminous natural hair, allowing for creative and durable braided looks that stand out and also provide lasting protection. The versatility of African hair braiding styles — ranging from microbraids, cornrows, fishtail braids, to twist braids, tree braids, and French braids, among others — means you have a plethora of options to choose from. Opting for a specific style and thickness, you can transform your hair into an array of stunning braided hairstyles suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. Explore different types of braids for Black women and embrace the natural bounty of your hair!

by Gege Uboma
April 09, 2024
Curly, Wavy

20 Refreshing Curly Bob Hairstyles for Women Over 50

There’s an undeniable charm to a curly bob, making it a timeless choice for women in their 50s. From asymmetrical cuts with gradual layers to one-length and rounded styles, there’s a diversity of hairstyles for each woman to explore. Whether you have natural bouncy curls or slightly wavy hair, the bob chop will infuse your locks with dynamic movement and a unique sense of individuality. Discover our collection of 20 chic curly bob hairstyles for over 50 and embrace the beauty of your natural curls with one of these ideas.

by Mary Allen
March 30, 2024
Mohawk

30 Remarkable Natural Hair Mohawk Hairstyles

Mohawk hairstyles can deliver a bunch of original hairstyling solutions for natural hair. While tapered sides look really cool, you don't always have to shave the sides, as fauxhawks allow you to change your hairstyles as often as you wish. Read on for the best ideas!

by The Editors
March 26, 2024
Boys and Men

60 Versatile Men’s Hairstyles and Haircuts

The time when men’s haircuts had to be simple and modest is over. Today’s styles for guys feature dramatic contrasts of length and textures, as well as interesting styling – wet look, tousled hair, spikes, etc. The following 60 hairstyles will give you a charge of inspiration for your next trip to the salon.

by The Editors
March 23, 2024
Long

30 Admiring Long Hairstyles for Women with Round Faces

Long hairstyles with loose locks are generally very flattering for round faces. Long rounded layers, waves and face-framing bands can elongate it visually. Although excessive volume on the sides is not recommended, it can nicely balance the fuller cheeks too. So it's all about the general look you want to achieve. Keep reading for tips and inspiration!

by The Editors
March 21, 2024
Hair Advice

The Best Ways to Get Back to Your Natural Hair Color, Explained and Illustrated

There is no quick fix when it comes to going back to natural hair color after bleaching, but with a good plan and some inspiration images, you'll be on the right path. Read on for the modern methods to go back to your natural hair color with all these stunning before and after images and helpful tips.

by Eleanor Cains
March 22, 2024
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