As far as 2023 hair trends go, we’ve seen the rise of red hair and its many hues, have been on an endless pursuit to achieve the perfect slick back bun, and of course, we’ve seen a surge of blonde, too— courtesy of Barbie. This fall’s hair colour trend forecast includes but isn’t limited to: silky chocolate brown, nepo baby blonde, and cowgirl copper. Feeling like it’s about time to book your next hair appointment? Let these fall-ready hair colours serve as your inspiration.

Chocolate silk

 

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As the moody atmosphere of the fall season sets in, is there any better time of year to be a glossy brunette? The universally gorgeous “chocolate silk” hair trend sure makes a case for going—or staying—dark this season. This rich shade of chocolate brown is able to remain relatively low maintenance due to its darker hue, while it still looks sophisticated and soft as silk. If you’re naturally brunette, booking a chocolate-coloured hair glaze treatment can help bring out that silky shine. Or, if you’ll be needing a full-on dye job, consider asking your hairstylist for a warm-toned dark brown shade with a subtle golden balayage for a bit of extra dimension, and more of a milk chocolate finish.

Nepo blonde

 

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It costs to be blonde. No, really. Due to its expensive-looking (and truly expensive) glow, this trendy shade of bubbly blonde has earned itself the title of  “nepo blonde.”  You can’t tell exactly how many trips to the salon (or how much money), it may have taken to achieve this bombshell blonde, but the answer was probably a lot. Not to mention it has been spotted on real-life nepo babies like Lily-Rose Depp, Sofia Richie and Hailey Bieber. Nepo blonde seeks to bring that old money look to the rest of us.

“Very much moved on from Barbie blonde, now nepo blonde has a cleanness and clarity — but it’s still got shadows and dimensions through the hair,” shares celebrity hairstylist Tom Smith in a TikTok post. “This is all wrapped up in that quiet luxury, old money trend. So, this is actually utilizing foil work to get blonde all the way through your hair and then carefully shadowing different areas down and making sure that the condition is perfect.” The good news? Once you’ve committed to going nepo blonde, there are a ton of brass banishing hair products like purple shampoos and conditioners that’ll help us non-nepo babies stay bright and blonde on a budget.

Cowgirl copper

 

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All year long, from the runways to the salon, we’ve been seeing red. And this fall calls for a particular shade of auburn now known as “cowgirl (or cowboy) copper”. Taking inspiration from the colours of the Wild West (think: rustic, worn-in leather) and current fashion trends like the return of cowboy boots, this copper shade lies at the intersection of red and brunette with a dash of bright blonde strung throughout. Loving this look already? Take notes (and screenshots!) from pros like Hair by Chrissy on TikTok who shared her *exact* cowboy copper formula with her millions of TikTok followers.

With Megan Fox taking the plunge and transforming her copper tresses into a “red velvet bob” earlier this week, we wonder if cowgirl copper is the last step for redheads before winter brings in even bolder, cherry-coloured shades for the holidays.

The new bronde

 

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As its name suggests, bronde is the colour trend that’s not quite brown, but not quite blonde either. Instead, it finds a happy medium so that you can truly have the best of both worlds. “The new bronde that we’re seeing for autumn is really inspired by what we’ve seen from ‘expensive brunette’ and ‘expensive blonde,'” shares hair expert Smith in another TikTok post. “It’s got that real finely woven, multitonal characteristic. But whats most interesting is rather than more caramelly auburn tones that we were seeing in bronde previously, this is shifting much more into the deeper golds.” With this more blonde-leaning bronde expected to trend this season, anyone who went Barbie blonde this summer can seamlessly transition to this shade next. “The previous bronde might have been more suited to natural brunettes or people who wore their hair quite dark but wanted to play with going a bit lighter. The new bronde is more about showing blondes what they could have if they were a little bit deeper,” says Smith.

The subtle money piece

 

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If you’ve been wary of trying out the money piece hair trend from the ’90s that involves streaking face-framing pieces of hair with high-contrast highlights, this next trend may be the more to your taste. Introducing: subtle money pieces, a more approachable take on the statement style as seen on celebrities like Beyoncé this year. What truly separates this softer version from the OG is its intensity. Instead of that chunky highlighted look you may envision when you hear the words “money piece”, ask your stylist for subtle highlights that still shine around the perimeter of your face, but continue to melt into the rest of your hair to create a softer look. With Queen Bey as your inspo, you can’t go wrong.

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To understand the magic of purple haircare for blonde babes, let’s get into a little bit of colour theory. On the colour wheel, you’ll find that yellow and purple are direct opposites — making them complementary colours. So, when a bright, cool-toned shade of blonde hair begins to fade or develops a warmer undertone after a few washes post-dye, purple pigment is needed to counteract those orange and yellow undertones that can make blonde hair look brassy. Essentially, purple hair products operate as toners to neutralize lighter colours like blonde, grey and silver (or even dark hair with blonde highlights!) and restore brightness.

If blondes get to incorporate gorgeous lilac-hued shampoos and deep violet conditioners into their haircare routines then perhaps they really do have more fun. Ahead, you’ll find 10 purple hair products that anyone with blonde hair needs to know and shop.

Dae Violet Hour Purple Shampoo

The key to this tone-correcting product is the violet pigments that enhance the depth and dimension of blonde, grey and even lightened brunette hair, while rich desert botanical ingredients like cactus flower extract strengthen hair strands and protect against breakage.

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Moroccanoil Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner

Even if you’re just touching up hair with blonde highlights, rest assured that your entire head of hair will benefit from using this offering from Moroccanoil. Formulated with the brand’s proprietary ArganID technology (which allows for moisturizing argan oil to penetrate the hair cortex), this lightweight purple conditioner not only helps to repair damaged hair, but also keeps unwanted brassiness at bay.

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IGK Mixed Feelings Purple Leave-In Drops

We’ve got no mixed feelings about these toning leave-in drops by IGK. After working a few droplets of this purple goodness into your favourite hair products, you’ll find you’ve created your own custom toning concoction that works to maintain blonde tresses in an instant.

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Amika Bust Your Brass Hair Mask

Following your purple shampoos and conditioners, you’ll want to coat your hair in slabs of this limited edition Bust Your Brass hair mask by Amika. Blonde tones are boosted. Brassiness is cancelled. Hydration is restored. And after a single use, this mask is clinically proven to increase the strength of blonde hair and prevent future breakage.

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John Frieda Violet Crush Shampoo

Lather up, blondies! Whether you’re a natural, highlighted, or colour-treated blonde, John Frieda’s Violet Crush Shampoo deserves a space in your shower. The crushed violet pigments within this product’s formula counteract yellow and orange tones, so your hair has always got that fresh-from-the-salon look.

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Dry Bar Blonde Ale Brightening Conditioner

Stay true to bright blonde highlights and dye jobs using Dry Bar’s Blonde Ale Brightening Conditioner. While its colour-boosting formula keeps your blonde locks looking bright and healthy, this conditioner also nourishes, detangles, and increases shine. And don’t let the pink bottle fool you, we promise it’s purple inside.

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L’Oréal Professionel Paris’ Purple Chroma Crème

To our beloved hairstylists, here’s a product your blonde clients will thank you for. L’Oréal Professional Paris’ new Chroma Creme is the result of a collaboration between the L’Oréal Professional Paris Color Labs and Haircare labs. The teams worked together to design this neutralizing shampoo formulated with professionally tailored dyes for blondies looking to cancel out yellow tones in search of a cooler shade of blonde.

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Redken Blondage Anti Brass Mask

Got five minutes? Boost your blonde with Redken’s anti-brass hair mask from the brand’s Blondage Purple Toning Care Line. Like magic, this ultra-pigmented purple hair mask transforms and corrects warm tones in blonde and highlighted hair right before your eyes.

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Verb’s Purple Leave-In-Mist

Leave-in hair care products do all the work so you don’t have to, and that’s why we love them. Lucky for blondes, one of Verb’s latest launches just so happens to be a purple leave-in mist that triples as a toner, detangler, and hydrator in one. Packed with purple ingredients like pro-grade violet and açai extract, it’s everything blondes need and more.

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Sun Bum Blonde Tone Enhancer

This blonde tone enhancer by Sun Bum draws from the power of violet extract and blue spirulina to revive cool tones and eradicate brassiness while keeping hair hydrated and conditioned. Plus, it slows colour fading so your dye job lasts even longer.

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Don’t get us wrong: mastering a fabulous bob cut isn’t a challenge reserved for fine-haired folk. Product buildup, excess sebum and using the wrong products for your hair type can all contribute to flat, dull strands, even if your hair is thick and textured.  To help you on your journey in achieving a bouncy, face-framing bob, we’ve rounded up the best volumizing powders, sprays and leave-ins designed to take short hair to new heights.

DesignMe PUFF.ME Volumizing Treatment Whip

If you tend to shy away from hair masks in fear they’ll weigh your strands down, we’ve got great news for you. DesignMe’s latest launch, the PUFF.ME Volumizing Treatment Whip, provides all the benefits of a hydrating hair treatment minus the heavy feeling. Thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and hair-strengthening extracts derived from rosemary leaf and bamboo, hair looks and thicker and fuller while still feeling silky-smooth.

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Olaplex Volumizing Mist

Cutting down on the amount of products you use can help keep your short bob cut feeling light and airy. Combine heat protection and frizz control with a volumizing blow dry mist, like this option from Olaplex. Safe to use on both wet and dry hair, the shine-enhancing formula speeds up blow-dry time, smooths hair and also smells amazing.

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JVN Embody Volumizing Hair Foam

Finally, a mousse that adds fullness without any crunch. JVN’s Volumizing Foam includes clean ingredients like marshmallow root extract to enhance natural hair texture and increase body, while biotin stimulates keratin production to encourage thicker-looking strands. Finally, plant-derived hemisqualane acts as a silicone alternative to nourish the hair sans the sticky residue.

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Function of Beauty PRO The Lift Legend Volumizing Hair Goal Concentrate Mix-In

Interested in a full hair routine overhaul? Try out Function of Beauty’s new volumizing concentrate, which is meant to be mixed in with the brand’s lineup of ultra-customizable shampoos and conditioners. Simply add the concentrate into your existing Function of Beauty product, shake it up, and you’ll have extra lift and bounce with every hair wash.

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Moroccanoil Volumizing Mist

If your hair is on the extra-fine side, the lighter the texture of a product feels, the better. For those days (or nights) when you need to hold your style in place, try Moroccanoil’s ultra-light volumizing mist. It adds volume at the roots while sealing your look for hours.

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Hair Rituel by Sisley-Paris Volumizing Spray

Don’t be fooled by the fine mist, this incredibly luxe volume spray is a total heavy-hitter. Formulated with plant-based ingredients like texture-enhancing boswellia gum, rice bran protein and resin, it works to strengthen hair over time and build volume before heat styling.

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Batiste XXL Volume Dry Shampoo Spray

Dry shampoos are known for their ability to bring greasy strands back to life, but this supercharged formula from Batiste takes it to the next level. Formulated with keratin, rice starch and nourishing inca inchi oil, it’s the only product in Batiste’s lineup of dry shampoos that is specifically formulated to add volume. Whip it out when the desire to tease your hair to the high heavens strikes.

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Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder

Hair on the oily side? Give your locks a matte appearance by dusting roots with Schwarzkopf’s volume-boosting powder, which adds extra hold and plenty of texture. It also makes the hair appear thicker, making it an excellent option for bob cuts.

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Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray is a classic for adding oomph to hair, and for good reason. This tried-and-true texturizing spray absorbs oil at the roots while adding substantial volume, all while keeping hair touchable, soft and smelling great.

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Virtue Volumizing Primer Spray

Start building volume from the get-go with a leave-in pre-styling spray, like this option from Virtue. Keratin, vitamin B5 and hydrolyzed wheat protein work to strengthen hair, leading to a thicker, voluminous appearance without adding heaviness to the hair.

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KMS Add Volume Leave-In Conditioner

Thinner, shorter hair doesn’t mean you should skip out on hydrating leave-in conditioners. Swap your usual leave-in cream for a weightless conditioning fluid that adds fullness and shine before you start styling. This option from KMS claims to add 40 percent more volume while also detangling hair.

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R+Co Bleu Highest Volumizing Mousse

Score sky-high volume in a flash with a dollop of R+Co’s whipped styling mousse, formulated with styling resins for long-lasting hold. Not only is the vessel undeniably chic, but it’s also made with post-consumer recycled materials to help reduce waste.

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“There is no question that perms are having a major comeback,” says hairstylist and Mela & Kera founder Jason Lee, who has been wearing a perm since earlier this year. “For decades, people who had curly hair would straighten their hair to feel beautiful, but now wearing your natural curl pattern is widely embraced,” he says. “That movement flipped into a new trend and now those with straighter [texture] want some movement in their hair, driving the comeback of the perm.”

But in South Korea, the perm has never really fallen out of style. K-pop idols have been sporting perms and influencing fans for decades. And as Lee points out, stars like JungKook from BTS are only contributing to the continued popularity of the trend. Even The New York Times took notice, linking its rise to the explosive growth of K-pop culture in North America and the undeniable impact of TikTok. “Korean and Japanese salons have really evolved the perm since the ‘80s,” says Lee. A digital perm, or hot perm, does exist, and if you’re aiming for a more natural or relaxed appearance, many Korean and Japanese salons offer this service. “The difference is that they saturate the hair with a thicker perming solution and then roll the hair into larger rollers. These rollers are all attached by wires to a digital machine that heats them up, allowing for a more natural look.”

 

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Lee’s own perm was inspired by Ethan Spiller’s (played by Will Sharpe) wavy locks in season 2 of White Lotus. And that laid-back, undone look (think Timothée Chalamet) is markedly more appealing than the over-processed, frizzy creations that put off an entire generation (i.e. millennials with perm moms) from experimenting with the hairstyle. “He had this cool shag that had natural movement. I really wanted more of a surfer-sporty vibe and the perm was the only way to achieve that,” he says. For his look, Lee opted for a ‘cold wave’ perm, which is the most common perming process in the Western world. Perm rods are wrapped around the hair, perm lotion (the ammonia-smelling stuff that breaks down the bonds in your hair) is applied without heat, then rinsed out. Finally, a neutralizer is applied to lock in the perm.

 

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It’s no surprise that social media has played a massive role in making the perm popular among Gen Z folks. Think of the familiar ‘broccoli’ haircut, which “ultimately is a permed top with tapered sides and back, giving the silhouette of broccoli,” according to Lee. And if it’s popular with the younger generation, it’s a near guarantee that the trend will eventually trickle down. At one point, perms seemed to age folks (think of TikTok’s hair theory, or how vastly different the Golden Girls look compared to J-Lo, simply as a result of their hair style). Now, the look is perceived as young and fresh again. “My hair was laying really flat on my head, which was okay for certain looks but to be honest, it felt like it was aging me,” says Lee.

If you’re thinking of going ahead with a perm, there are a few things to consider. “Unfortunately, perms aren’t great for everyone. If you have processed hair from highlights, bleaching or relaxing the hair, it’s not advisable,” says Lee. “In fact, I had bleached tips on my hair and a lot of salons turned me down because they were worried about it breaking off,” he says. “Perms break down the disulfide bonds which weaken the hair, so you really want to make sure you have healthy hair and speak to a specialist before getting a perm.”

Invest in hair care products that are perm-safe (Lee recommends the Mela & Kera Touche Velours shampoo and conditioner, which hydrate curls without harsh ingredients) and remember: perms are short for ‘permanent.’ “Once the hair starts to grow, your regular hair texture will still continue to come in at the roots while the ends stay permed.” Expect to refresh your roots (just as you would with colour) every 10 to 12 weeks to maintain your perm’s appearance.

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Copper. Auburn. Crimson. Ginger. Cherry. No matter how you like it, red hair is the colour trend of the moment.

 

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There’s a certain je ne sais quoi about red hair. It’s free-spirited. It’s fiery. And it feels as though everywhere we look we’re seeing red — especially when it comes to Hollywood’s buzziest celebs. Emily Ratajkowski debuted a russet shade this summer, trading her signature chestnut locks for an auburn ’do.

 

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At an Oscars after-party on March 12, Megan Fox unveiled a freshly dyed copper top, coloured by hair stylist Jacob Schwartz, in a major departure from her signature dark tresses. That same night, celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway styled actress Tessa Thompson’s burgundy hair into beautiful “cornrose” for the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.

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On our TV screens, rising star Riley Keough — who is both a redhead IRL and plays one in Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six mini series — and her flaming locks are in the spotlight. And then of course there’s TikTok — where a #BlackCherryHair boom is underway, amassing over 42 million views on the app’s hashtag.

 

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For those of us not naturally blessed with even remotely red hair, the hue can be achieved with a hairstylist’s magic touch. To help you prepare for your appointment, salon owner and Redken Canada ambassador Max Gourgues shares everything you need to know about becoming a redhead.

What to know before you go red

Before booking your dye job, Gourgues encourages clients who frequently dye their hair to think twice. “Do not do this transformation if you regularly change hair colours. It is not a colour that’s easy to remove, so think about it before doing it,” he shares. “You can always go for a balayage technique and play around with the gloss formula to try red without changing your natural base.” And if you’ve considered tackling this transformation at home on your own, Gourgues strongly advises against it, as several factors including formulation, choice of shade, and application can affect the process. “It is always best to do this with a professional,” he insists.

Planning ahead

Once you’ve chosen a stylist, you’ll also want to book a consultation to assess your hair and chat about your goals. “If you start with a light (blonde) base, you will not only need to schedule the salon appointment accordingly, but also change your product routine (shampoo, conditioner, treatments, etc.),” Gourgues explains.  “If you start with a dark natural base, you can either go directly with permanent colours for a more natural effect. Want brighter results? You will have to lighten the hair first.” (The same goes for already coloured hair.) And depending on how your consultation goes, Gourgues tells FASHION that some clients may need to undergo “texture” preparation with a stylist — during which the hair will be treated before dyeing so that the colour can be absorbed evenly throughout the hair and give off the most shine.

Colour matching 101

Here’s Gourgues’s breakdown of how to find the best shade of red to complement your complexion. For those with peachy fair skin or freckles, you can pull off all shades of red! But Gourgues’ preference is a light Venetian copper hue that will illuminate your skin tone. Those with rosy complexions should opt for deep orange tones or orange-red shades, whereas auburn tints of reddish copper will work best with deeper skin tones.

Mane maintenance

The upkeep for a colourful head of ginger is no minor matter, but there are a few things you can do to ensure your ruby red locks look their best. Gourgues’ best advice for keeping your colour vibrant after you’ve gone red? Book a hair appointment every four to six weeks, during which a gloss can be applied to your hair to refresh the mids and ends. Between salon visits, you should also be mindful of how often you’re washing your hair. “The number of washes will affect how fast the colour fades,” says Gourgues. “To maximize hold, aim for a wash or two a week. Use a colour maintenance shampoo like Redken’s Color Extend Magnetics for each wash. Prioritize washes with cool water, use conditioner and masks to work on hair texture and shine.”

 

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Now that you’re equipped for a total red hair transformation, go forth confidently with your newfound red hair knowledge and book that appointment you’ve been on the fence about. “If you’ve always been hesitant to try [red hair] or were waiting for a sign to do so, here it is,” says Gourgues. “Have fun, and let your stylist guide you!”

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This season, we propose you skip the hot hair tools and buy yourself some extra time by going the air-dry route. As you embark on your sun-filled escapades, why not take advantage of the sun as a more natural alternative? It’s mother nature’s hairdryer, after all. Sure there’s the dreaded threat of humidity-fuelled frizz out there, but with the right products in your rotation, summer heat will be no match for you and your air-dried hair. And by the end of the summer, you’ll be left with a head full of hair that’s healthier than ever, and ready to take on the cold months to come.

Ahead, we’ve gathered game-changing products—from anti-humidity sprays to smoothing creams—we think you (and your hair!) will love.

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

If you’re prone to frizz, look no further than Color Wow’s Dream Coat Supernatural Spray. This revolutionary treatment is powered by heat-activated polymer technology, which works to smooth the hair and form a water-repellent-like layer of invisible protection against humidity. And for its final act, this baby can ensure your sleek style lasts up to four shampoos.

Buy it here: Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, $38 

Verb Ghost Air Dry Whip

A dime-sized amount of this styling cream by Verb is all you’ll need to achieve an effortlessly air-dried ‘do. Thanks to a dreamy blend of moringa oil, mushroom extract and vegan proteins, this weightless product keeps hair defined, frizz-free, and shiny for up to 24 hours.

Buy it here: Verb Ghost Air Dry Whip, $26

Oribe Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray

During the summer months, humidity can feel like our hair’s absolute worst enemy. Not only does this Imperméable hair spray by Oribe offer a flexible hold, but it also protects against environmental damage and humidity. Did we mention that each spritz fills the air with the summery scent of Oribe’s signature Côte d’Azur fragrance?

Buy it here: Oribe Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray, $61 

Pureology Smooth Perfection

Lock frizz and flyaways down for up to 72 hours with a couple pumps of this smoothing hair lotion by Pureology. As part of the brand’s Smooth Perfection line, this lightweight lotion leaves hair sleek, smooth, and protected from heat damage. Plus, its protective properties make it the perfect pick for shoppers with colour-treated hair.

Buy it here: Pureology Smoothing Lotion, $38

Kérastase Lotion Thermique Sublimatrice

Protect your tresses with one of Kérastase’s latest product offerings, Lotion Thermique Sublimatrice. A new member of the brand’s Nutritive product family, this moisturizing mist defends against high heat, frizz, and tough-to-tame tangles. Formulated with plant-based proteins and niacinamide, these star ingredients keep hair conditioned from root to tip.

Buy it here: Kérastase Lotion Thermique Sublimatrice, $60

Ouai Air Dry Foam

Ideal for wavy and curly hair types, this kale extract-infused Air Dry Foam by Ouai instantly forms a perfect head of soft-textured, air-dried waves with no crunch in sight. As you work this product into damp hair, it simultaneously conditions and detangles — so there are no extra steps needed. Simply scrunch and go!

Buy it here: Ouai Air Dry Foam, $37

JVN Air Dry Cream

Made specifically with air-dry styles in mind, this JVN Cream is a must-have. With its frizz-fighting abilities and UV damage protection, it’s a no-brainer that this styling cream should become part of your summer haircare product rotation — no matter your hair type. In Jonathan Van Ness‘ expertise we trust.

Buy it here: JVN Air Dry Dream, $32

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Worn for decades in Black and brown communities, backed by seemingly every content creator on TikTok, and worn by trendsetting models like Bella Hadid, it’s clear that this slicked-back style has major staying power.

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Its cleanliness gives off a polished look that everyone loves — hair that’s been styled but not overdone. It snatches the face for a naturally sculpted model-off-duty look. It’s simple enough to style. But there is a fair amount of personal preference and self-assessment that should come into play before you attempt a slicked-back bun. Ultimately, the success of this style is largely determined by the products you choose.

Sure, a brush and a holding product of some sort are the absolute bare necessities, but your dream slicked-back bun may be the result of a more personalized and involved concoction of products. Do you prefer the finish of a cream or gel? Does your hair type require products with extra hold? To mousse or not to mousse?

From must-have brushes to frizz-taming favourites, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best slicked-back bun essentials to help keep strands sleek and stray hairs in check without leaving behind a greasy finish or product build-up. Whether your hair is naturally straight or coiled, we’ve got you covered below.

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PATTERN by Tracy Ellis Ross

Double-Sided Bristle Brush

($26, PATTERN by Tracy Ellis Ross)

For that super-sleek look, you’ll want a boar bristle brush like this one from PATTERN to firmly sculpt your hair into place. Plus, the nylon bristles on the other side of this dual-sided brush help smooth flyaways down.

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Olaplex

No.7 Bonding Oil

($41, Olaplex)

Before you begin slicking, apply Olaplex’s No.7 Bonding Oil to the ends of your hair to repair, strengthen, and hydrate your locks in preparation for styling.

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Dae

Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream

($37.67, Dae)

As seen on #BeautyTok, this multi-purpose Dae cream can be used to smooth strands down and tame frizz with its moisturizing blend of hydrating botanical ingredients.

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Oribe

Très Set Structure Spray

($58, Oribe)

This mist-to-mousse structure spray by Oribe keeps hair in place all day long while still looking soft and adding a dose of salon-worthy shine.

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Eco Style

Olive Oil Styling Gel

($8, Eco Style)

Prefer a gel to slick your strands back? Eco Styler is a classic — especially for those with curly hair! Made with 100% pure olive oil, this product is sure to leave your hair as hydrated as it is sleek.

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JVN

Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Cream

($32, JVN)

Fight frizz with this buildable styling cream by JVN, formulated with strengthening squalane, making it suitable for all hair types.

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TIGI Bed Head

Hair Stick

($35, TIGI Bed Head)

Here’s another TikTok viral product worth the hype — TIGI Bed Head’s Hair Stick. Use this styling stick around the hairline before and after brushing your hair back for an extra slick hold without any build-up.

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Kitsch

Dual-Edge Brush & Comb

($11, Kitsch)

Curlier, more textured hair types will find that using an edge brush is helpful when trying to tame flyaways and baby hairs.

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Ouai

Matte Pomade

($34, Ouai)

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Bangs often get a bad rap. It’s easy to get scissor-happy and snip away at our fringe until it winds up too short…or in a regrettable bowl cut. You either love ’em or hate ’em, but there’s no denying a solid set of bangs when you spot them.

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This summer, when it comes to bangs our vote is a resounding yes — and it appears that celebrities on the 2023 Cannes Film Festival red carpet, from Dua Lipa to Blackpink’s Rosé, are in agreement. At the star-studded two-week-long event, we’ve witnessed plenty of things worth mentioning: the return of exposed bras, Jennifer Lawrence in flip-flops, Elle Fanning in her slay era — and bangs. Lots and lots of bangs, of all kinds.

From chic micro-bangs to full-on fringes, we present to you the best bang hairstyles worn by your favourite stars at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Dua Lipa

 

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For her Cannes debut, Dua Lipa walked the red carpet with jet-black, piece-y bangs that swept over her eyes and down all the way to her jawline. Stylist to the stars Rio Sreedharan sculpted Lipa’s cool-girl fringe as part of a deliberately undone French twist updo. When in Cannes, ’do as the French ’do, non?

Naomi Campbell

 

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Naomi Campbell has never been one to shy away from a bang, and we’re grateful for it. This supermodel brought her signature black bangs to Cannes, and they were as blunt as ever, falling just beneath her eyebrows. The stylist responsible? Lorenzo Barcella, who often collaborates with Naomi to craft long lengths and avant-garde haircuts for major editorial moments.

Rosé

 

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To mark her first time at the Cannes film festival, Blackpink’s Rosé unveiled a cutesy set of rose gold (ha!) tinted micro-bangs. In an Instagram post by the K-pop star, we get a behind-the-scenes look at hairstylist Lee Seon-Yeong at work during the application process of what appears to be a clip-in bang — which is the perfect alternative to taking the plunge and snipping away at your natural hair.

Sabrina Elba

 

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Opting for a full-on and fanned-out fringe, Sabrina Elba wowed us with this bold look. Also styled by the aforementioned Sreedharan — whose expertise is clearly a hot commodity in Cannes — we loved the way Elba’s brow-grazing bangs transitioned into an elaborately crafted spiked-out bun. Sophisticated bangs in the front, party in the back.

Nadia Lee Cohen

 

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Creative visionary Nadia Lee Cohen stepped out with a fiery fringe peeking through the hood of her slinky Saint Laurent gown. Behind the style, Gonn Kinoshita worked to shape Cohen’s copper hair into a baby bang and a face-framing curl. “76th Cannes but my first!” writes Cohen in another Instagram post. With hair this good, we’re sure it won’t be her last.

Gemma Chan

 

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This year at Cannes, international L’Oréal Paris hair artist and expert Stephane Lancien had a case of bang fever. His bang-wearing Cannes clientele included Aja Naomi King, Luma Grothe, and Gemma Chan. Chan was a ray of light on the red carpet in a white full-length Louis Vuitton gown that juxtaposed her choppy, forehead-covering bangs (which were also clip-ins!).

Grace Elizabeth

 

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With a tousled set of curly black bangs, former Victoria’s Secret model Grace Elizabeth was a vision of Old Hollywood beauty. For this hairstyle carried out by global hair artist Aleksandra Sasha Nesterchuk, the top model’s pixie cut was transformed by plucking out pieces at the front of the head and creating individual C-shaped curls. Forget Barbie, this look was giving Betty Boop.

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This prequel winds back the clock and introduces us to a young Queen Charlotte (portrayed by India Amarteifio) and King George III (played by Corey Mylchreest), as the origin of their romance unfolds in six binge-worthy episodes. If you’ve seen any of the Bridgerton episodes, then you’re already acquainted with the gossip-loving Queen Charlotte and her sky-high wigs intricately interwoven with diamonds, pearls, and of course, crowns. Though when we first meet young Charlotte in episode one of the new series, she is not yet a Queen.

 

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Set to marry the King, she arrives in England in the first episode with her natural curls pulled up into an updo, still visible beneath a blue satin headpiece. This textured updo remains for the majority of the episode — that is until her first run-in with her future husband George — who she is actively trying to escape at the time of their meeting — moments ahead of their wedding. Following a surprisingly warm first encounter in which the King leaves the decision to wed entirely in Charlotte’s hands (after having seen her attempt to climb a literal *wall* to escape her marital duty), the soon-to-be Queen is left with a newfound sense of agency. In one of her first power moves of the show, she abandons her former updo and arrives at the wedding ceremony with a perfectly picked out afro and defined curls around the perimeter of her face topped with a flower ornamented tiara. With that, she weds the King on her own terms — natural hair on full display.

The first season of Bridgerton, where Queen Charlotte rules over the ton at a much older age, is set in 1813 London. So we can surmise that Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story takes place during the latter half of the 1700s. Typically, when we think of other period piece dramas set around the same English Regency era, we envision women like Keira Knightley in Pride and Prejudice with elegant coiffures and Marie Antoinette-esque bouffants accompanied by forced curls. Bridgerton is known for its diversity and inclusion, and this limited series is no exception. Much like many of the characters of colour in the Bridgerverse, Queen Charlotte and her naturally textured tresses are a welcome anomaly in this genre. The decision to embrace her curls is not only a major statement about Black women and their hair in film, but it also helps us to understand the type of character Queen Charlotte will become. “We wanted to show the afro and its beauty,” says hair and makeup head of the new series Nic Collins in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “That was important. It’s her decision, it’s her choice. It’s like she’s just let her hair down and it sits in its glory.”

 

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Despite Amarteifio (who has blown us away with her recent press tour hairstyles) having a full head of beautifully defined coils, it may surprise you to learn that every single hairstyle Queen Charlotte wears is a wig. Why then, would a show with such an adamant focus on embracing natural hair, not embrace its leading lady’s natural curls? As a curly girl myself, I take this as a sign of a hair team that is well-versed in the workings of textured hair — one that understands our hair is delicate and more prone to breakage. They are aware of the fact that our curls may not necessarily be able to withstand rigorous daily styling in the ways other hair types can. “If it’s not their natural hair, all characters are wearing wigs because we wanted to be cautious and not damage the lead’s natural hair,” Collins tells the Los Angeles Times. The use of wigs runs deeper than mere on-screen representation — is a careful consideration of the actors’ hair in real life, which is just as crucial.

As the show rolls on, we’re offered up a spectacular array of elaborate hairstyles that evolve as Queen Charlotte does. We observe her hair wrapped up before bed (as we natural-haired folks do), in ornate updos, and worn in an abundance of afros adorned with jewels and crowns that capture the regal essence of the show. Collins tells Netflix that the hair stylists used a collection of unorthodox tools like thin skewers and wire cages within the wigs to help create shape and convey various textures — because some of us can only dream of achieving hair that big and bodacious.

 

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In the final episode, young Charlotte’s ‘fro is fuller than ever, and she is ready to reign as the mature monarch we all know her to be. Closing out the series having embraced all her kinks and coils, Queen Charlotte reminds us all that wearing a head full of curls is a crown in and of itself.

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On a balmy evening in NYC on May 11, brand founder Sir James Dyson presented his latest product innovation to an eager crowd of media, beauty enthusiasts and influencers. As a black cloth covering the mysterious machine was pulled back to reveal the brand-new hair straightener in all its sleek glory, the audience cheered and clapped with excitement, still unaware of what it was or what it even did yet. Why? Because with every groundbreaking announcement of Dyson hair tools, like the Supersonic hairdryer, the Corrale straightener, and the Airwrap multi-styler serving as evidence, the brand proves it’s constantly one-upping its own creations launch after launch. The arrival of the Airstrait — which comes as part of the brand’s £500m promise to expand its research and technology development in its beauty sphere — is no exception to that rule.

“Having a strong understanding of how to manipulate and realize the potential of powerful airflow is fundamental to the performance of Dyson AirstraitTM straightener,” shares Dyson in a press release. “This expertise, which we’ve gained over the last 25 years, is what has enabled us to deliver our first wet-to-dry straightened, with no hot plates, and no heat damage.” The aforementioned airflow is shot through two apertures on the arms of the machine, which are angled at 45 degrees and deliver a downward blast of air powerful enough to straighten strands while they dry.

Emma Sheldon, vice president of the hair care sector at Dyson explains that the name of this machine is derived from the word strait — meaning, a narrow passage of water that connects with larger bodies of water. “It’s a nod to the fact that you’re styling your hair from [a] wet [state],” she explains. This process is able to be successfully carried out by using optimum heat levels and directional airflow to avoid damaging the hair, which is naturally weakened when wet. To protect the hair, the Dyson Airstrait also uses Intelligent Heat Control to measure airflow temperatures up to 30 times per second in order to prevent heat damage. What’s more, this machine can be conveniently used in either a Wet, Dry or Cool mode with varying heat settings available.

To prove the Airstrait’s efficacy and ability to cater to all hair types, Dyson global styling ambassadors and celebrity hairstylists Matthew Collins and Irinel de Léon took to the stage to demonstrate how to use the tool on three different hair types. This inclusive capability was one that Collins considered when checking out the product near the end of its development.

“I was like, ‘is it going to work for all hair types?’ Because we all know with type three or four type hair — even within that type —  there’s a lot of different textures that react differently to heat,” the Canadian hairdresser tells FASHION.

The good news: The Airstrait does work for all hair types.

On a wet section of hair, the hairstylists wowed the crowd with the tool’s ability to straighten and smooth strands from wavy locks to kinks and coils with three passes. Collins explains that although coarser type four hair textures may not necessarily achieve a silk-press level result with the Airstrait, what it will do is minimize the amount of work by eliminating tedious round-brushing and blow drying. “All the type four [haired] girls that I’ve talked to about this are like, ‘Yeah I’m spending almost an hour to prepare my hair for my flat iron, and now you’ve just made that process a half hour.’ That’s a game changer.”

 

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While Collins says the Airstrait won’t necessarily replace all of our beloved styling tools, he tells FASHION it’s going to change the hairstyling game “a lot.” And while it’s not technically a professional tool, Collins says, “For me as a professional… secretly I’m keeping it in my kit.” (We suspect he may use the tool to style his high-profile clients like Mandy Moore and Sophia Bush.)

With the Airstrait being just one of 20 beauty products coming down the Dyson pipeline over the next four years, we can’t begin to imagine what other state-of-the-art tools could be coming next.

The Dyson Airstrait ($699.99) is available to shop in Canada right now.

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If there’s one thing we can say about Florence Pugh, it’s that she’s fearless. Whether she’s playing the role of a polished 1950s housewife in the psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling or the flower-crown-wearing lead in Midsommar, Pugh is unafraid to take on any character. And both on- and off-screen, she’s unafraid of trying new things with her hair.

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In the trailer for her latest heartfelt film A Good Person, we see Pugh’s character, Allison, recklessly chopping away at her hair — which would typically be a wig, but the actress revealed in an interview with USA Today that it was actually her own hair being trimmed. “Everyone was really anxious that it was the only take we’d have, but I found it really liberating,” she shared.

This liberating haircut launched the stunning series of chic pixie cut and bob styles she’s worn since.

 

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At the 95th Academy Awards earlier this month, Pugh’s hair — styled by her hairstylist of years, Peter Lux — was swept back into a sculptural ponytail that flowed up and forward to create micro-bangs using the ends of Pugh’s own hair, and then completed with a coquette-style black bow. It was everything we love about a classic Pugh ‘do: unexpected, intricate and innovative.

Even when Pugh isn’t donning an updo, Lux still styles and shapes every strand with purpose and intention. Rest assured this duo will always deliver hairstyles with an element of surprise. Below, browse our favourite recent Florence Pugh hair moments.

 

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At the 2022 British Fashion Awards back in December, Pugh wore her blonde bob slicked back to perfection, with a subtle side part and flipped out ends. With a touch of the wet-look going on, Pugh’s vibe that evening was cool and effortless.

 

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Pugh’s 2023 Emmy Awards hairstyle wasn’t merely a hairstyle — it was a masterpiece. In the front, we see micro bangs and a glimpse of what’s in the back: an abstract work involving twisting, tucking, and fanning, resulting in a gravity-defying ‘do.

 

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At this month’s Valentino Fall 2023 show in Paris, Pugh’s modern mohawk stole the show. “Like…mohawk, pixie, swirly thingy, punk, greasy,” says Pugh of the look on Instagram.

 

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From complex creations to effortless updos, there’s nothing that Pugh can’t pull off. See the loose swept-up look she wore for the British Academy of Film and Television screening of A Good Person in early March. Perfectly undone yet still glamorous.

 

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While it’s clear that Pugh is partial to an updo, she can also serve with her hair down. Take this ‘do for instance, featuring a middle part and loose waves for a day of press.

 

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For another screening of A Good Person, Pugh was once again on the coquette beauty train — this time with an OTT sparkling bow holding her side part in place. As for the rest of the style, Lux created subtle Hollywood waves and opted for a Pugh signature: a minor flip on the ends of her blonde bob.

 

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The Met Gala proves time and time again to be a platform for dramatic transformations and shocking reveals (think: Lady Gaga’s campy costume changes in 2019, or Jessica Chastain‘s platinum blonde unveiling at this year’s Met ball). Pugh was no exception to this rule at the 2023 “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”-themed event on May 1. Stepping out onto the Met Gala red carpet on May 1, Pugh debuted a fresh brunette buzz cut topped with a show-stopping feathered headpiece.

As we continue to keep an eye on Pugh and her sculptural hairdos (or lack thereof), we wonder what style she’ll dare to wear next.

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The slicked-back bun is the unofficial hairstyle du jour. Black cherry dye jobs have emerged as the colour of the season. And the rise of coquette beauty is pushing bow-bedecked hair tutorials onto our FYPs. But the latest hair trend to go viral is about much more than mere aesthetics. TikTok’s “hair theory” is about what your hairstyles say about you, and how they lead you to be perceived. So, let’s talk about it.

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Amassing a cool 70 million views, the #hairtheory hashtag generates an infinite stream of videos in which TikTok users seem to shape-shift before our eyes as they wear different hairstyles in each short clip — showcasing how switching up your hair can alter your overall appearance. A simple tucking of hair behind the ears allows for a full view of one’s true face shape, which can be missed by styles that typically cover the ears. Other videos reveal how flattering an out-of-character middle part can be on a serial side-part wearer. Pointing out the fact that your face changes when your hair does is stating the very obvious, but the “theory” aspect of this trend is less about the way these styles make you look, and is instead, all about perception.

Though the concept of hair theory is loosely defined on the app, the general consensus is that its deeper meaning explores how hair has the ability to change the way that others perceive you and even treat you. For example, a messy bun in the workplace may suggest that you’re more laidback, resulting in different treatment compared to someone who has, say, opted for a slicked-back style in the same setting. Or in athletic spaces, having your hair meticulously styled could have you wrongfully judged as less of a competitor.

Further unpacking this theory, TikTok user @burcibasi ‘s viral video (above) points to the psychological phenomenon of “enclothed cognition” which changes others’ behaviour towards you based on your clothing, and how this idea can be applied to hair. In the comments of the same video, one user weighs in on how the length of their hair plays into this theory, writing, “It’s so true though bc I have short hair and when I put my extensions in for a night out I’m treated sooooo differently.” Another user writes, “Curly girl, definitely treated different when it’s straight and told I look more sophisticated.” This is a narrative that also carries over to Twitter, where the hair theory discourse continues.

While the TikTok trend is focused on making hairstyle changes, users have also pointed to how different colours can affect their treatment in a “blondes have more fun and brunettes mean business” sort of way. In a TikTok video that has garnered nearly three million views, @sabrinasallum explains how her hair colour changes have affected her dating life (red nail theory, anyone?) and the way she was treated by men, citing that she went on the most dates as a blonde. “Now I just have my natural black hair and I feel like I don’t get nearly as much attention as I used to, but I’m OK with that because this is my natural hair colour. So, I would rather a guy accept me for this and know that he actually accepts me and who I am (rather) than accept blonde hair because it’s his kink.”

Here’s what we have to say about hair theory: it’s obvious that switching up your hairstyle will affect your overall appearance and there’s lots of hair inspo to be taken from the trend, but your hair does not define you. And the styles you choose to wear don’t either. Hair can be a fun form of creative expression that changes daily based on your mood or your outfit — so when it comes to hair, you do you. We can’t deny there’s truth to the idea that hair can affect the way you’re treated by others, and what this trend brings to light is that there’s a larger conversation to be had about why that is.

As a wise old internet meme once said, “I no longer wish to be perceived.” And we don’t, either.

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How to boost your hair’s volume

Dealing with droopy, limp hair? The art to amplifying fine, flat strands with volume that lasts includes layering the proper products and finessing your styling techniques. “Fine hair needs something to adhere to,” says Greg Gilmore, global colour ambassador for Moroccanoil and an L.A.-based celebrity colourist who’s worked with Toni Braxton, Tiffany Haddish and Storm Reid. The road to big things begins in the shower. “A volumizing shampoo will give you a good base to start with,” says Jennifer Dubois, hairstylist and owner of Miyosiwin Salon Spa in Regina, which offers services that are sensitive to Indigenous culture. She recommends traditional conditioner for all hair types, to help reduce frizz and ease tangles, but those with superfine hair can pivot to a lightweight leave-in conditioning mist. “Spray it on your hands and rub it into the ends first, and then work your way up,” she says.

Using a hot tool helps build structure for fine strands; just be sure to use a thermal protectant before layering in a styling product with hold. A volumizing mousse and a two-in-one dryer brush can add amazing volume, Dubois explains. “Those tools are easy to use,” she says, noting that elevation can make or break fuller results. “At the crown, you want to pull the brush straight up, pushing the hair forward.” To create voluminous curls that last, Gilmore uses a curling iron with an extra-hold hairspray. “Spray a little bit on each section before you curl it; then allow the section to sit there or pin it up,” he says. “And don’t touch it until you’re ready to comb out the whole style.” Whichever hot tool you choose, adjust the setting to below 400°F. “High heat closes the cuticle, which makes hair sleeker and smoother,” says Gilmore. “But that doesn’t give fine hair the opportunity to have curls that last. They will have a hard time standing up against gravity.”

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Dove

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How to deal with excess oil

If your hair seems set on being perpetually greasy, here’s how to course-correct. To help a client with an oily scalp, Dubois switches up the basics. “It could be your shampoo that’s causing the problem, so you need to change it and find one that works better,” she says. “But you also need to give the new formula a sufficient trial period. You can’t just try it for a couple of weeks; it’s going to take a few months for your scalp to adjust.” Phasing out daily shampoos is another part of her protocol. “Using dry shampoo in between washes will help combat oiliness while also giving your scalp a break,” she says. “Some formulas have a gritty feeling, which is good for fine hair but not for coarse strands, while others have a clean feeling.” Different varieties address different hair types, so find your “fit” by experimenting.

For best results with dry shampoo, product placement counts, too. Gilmore suggests parting the hair, holding the can several inches away from your head and spraying directly toward the scalp area, not necessarily on the hair itself. “Let it sit for a second and then start to comb through the hair,” he says. “The product will start to distribute; you will see how it’s moving and can then determine if you want to add a bit more.” Where you put other stylers can also help or hinder the issue. Sprays with a dry matte texture can diminish the look of stringy strands overall, but Dubois suggests avoiding a concentration of thermal protectants on the roots and warns against using too much hairspray. “It might add to the greasiness,” she says. The quickest foolproof fix? Work with what you’ve got and lean into a fashion-forward updo. “Any extra grease gives you an opportunity to have a really nice slicked-back ponytail or a sculpted chignon or bun,” says Gilmore.

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How to keep your curls intact

Do you dream of having frizz-free, ultra-springy curls that can withstand multi-day appearances? A few key steps can make that dream a reality. Infusing your texture with hydration at every stage is an ideal strategy, and Dubois considers cleansing products made exclusively for curls to be game-changers. “Conditioner makes the big difference,” she says. “It smooths the cuticle down so it’s not frizzy and helps the curl form better.” Applying a leave-in conditioner as soon as you finish your cleansing routine, followed promptly by a styling product that suits your texture, is also a must. Light creams or gels are best for finer curls, while thicker creams and balms tend to be a good match for coarser ones. Either way, be generous with product application and diligent with distribution.

Gilmore creates definition by going section by section using a wide-toothed comb. “Then I’ll go through each section using my fingers like a rake to separate the curls that are saturated with product,” he says. From there, air-drying or gently blow-drying using a diffuser will lock curls in. “Air-drying is the longest way to dry, but it will give you the best curls afterwards,” says Gilmore. If you’re diffusing, reduce excess moisture only around the roots and use low heat and a low airflow to avoid disrupting curls, says Dubois. And at night, protecting your curls while you sleep is crucial for style longevity. Gilmore recommends wrapping a silky scarf around the hairline, to protect edges, and then putting a satin bonnet on top. “The headband pushes the curls back, so when you’re lying on your side, you’re not necessarily on your curls,” he says. For a quick morning refresh, mix a bit of leave-in conditioner with a bottle of water and lightly mist to reactivate the curling product.

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How to strengthen colour-treated hair

The biggest pitfall for colour-treated strands is breakage, but with a few pro tips, you can navigate through the fragile phase and regain strength. “You will always be compromising your hair by using colour, but this shouldn’t deter you,” says Gilmore. “Hair colour comes with so many great benefits, like the opportunity to have freedom of expression.” Preventive measures are best. “If you’re investing in a colour service, you need to be investing in your home routine with colour-treated products as well,” advises Dubois. Should breakage occur, consider it a sign that something is missing. “All colour-treated clients need a [professional] protein treatment every six to eight weeks for strengthening,” says Gilmore. “Protein helps build up the hair strand and make it sturdy.”

In between salon treatments, which offer more potent formulas that help restore hair integrity, an at-home routine focused on moisture will help, too. You need to find a balance between strength and softness, says Dubois. Her go-to SOS lineup for breakage includes shampoo, conditioner and leave-in conditioner for brittle hair and a biweekly reparative mask or treatment. For blonds experiencing breakage, Dubois suggests alternating between shampoos that neutralize brassiness and more moisturizing formulas. Purple shampoo keeps blond tones bright, but it can also be very drying, she says. And excessive exposure to hot tools is another drying factor to watch out for. “Limit the amount of heat styling, and always use a leave-in conditioner and thermal protectant on colour-treated hair before blow-drying,” says Gilmore. For those using at-home hair colour, he also recommends watching out for breakage caused by overprocessing. If you start by applying dye in the same spot on your head every time, it will always be sitting there the longest while you finish the rest of your hair, he explains.

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This article first appeared in FASHION’s March 2023 issue. Find out more here.

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By definition, the coquette (“a woman who flirts”) aesthetic channels an angelic sort of old-school beauty that draws upon notions of hyper-femininity and flirtation. According to Beauty Daily by Clarins, coquette beauty is the number one rising beauty trend on TikTok so far this year, with 1.7 billion views (and counting) on the app. Once TikTok’s algorithm has decided you’re a candidate for consuming coquette glamour content, prepare for an influx of inspiration that feels like it was plucked from a Sofia Coppola film or a live adaptation of a Jane Austen novel.

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As told by TikTok and its in-the-know makeup artists and creators, true coquette beauty is not complete without a high concentration of pink products distributed between eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick. Skin is kept soft, simple, and set with powder. Because what feels more coquette than dabbing away at our cheeks with a powder puff? Next, the eyes come alive with doll-like lashes, a swipe of liquid liner, or a brightening burst of white eyeliner on the waterline for a doe-eyed effect. And finally, pearl finishes are added via iridescent highlighters to the high points of the face, like the brow bone and cheeks, for an ethereal glow.

If you’re fully committed to adopting this aesthetic, consider stocking your makeup station with brands packaged in pastel pink like Too Faced and Rare Beauty, or complete with bow details like Dior to take this trend all the way.

 

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Hairstyles and accessories are essential to building a coquette beauty look. A head full of bows, a free-flowing cascade of bouncy curls, or a wispy set of curtain bangs will do — so long as that soft whimsical feeling and wink of playfulness is still present. Conveniently, this season’s fashion month shows have been all about the bow. Sandy Liang sent models down the runway with miniature bows adorning their crowns in New York, while Yuhan Wang tied bows of lace and ribbon into models’ braids in London. Lest we forget the Simone Rocha Fall 2023 show, where models’ cheeks were decorated with dainty bow appliqués.

 

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From the runway to the red carpet, celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski have, perhaps unknowingly, contributed to the trend with recent coquettish hair moments. Earlier this month, the model posed before photographers at a Viktor & Rolf event with a curly disco hairdo that could easily translate on TikTok as a coquette hairstyle. Curls do make a lovely canvas for bows, after all. And while Em Rata’s spirals may be the work of a perm, natural curls are coquette material, too. Whether they’re being manipulated into a braided style or picked to afro perfection, curls can take on any coquette hair transformation.

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We’ll be keeping our eye on the coquette beauty trend as the year goes on to see who embraces it and what sub-genres come out of it (we’re watching you, dark coquette!). To the craft store for mini-bows, we go!

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An incredibly empowering thing about afro-textured hair is how versatile it is. Locs — a protective hairstyle where strands of hair are twisted around themselves into permanent fused units — are heavily associated with Black identity and have rich and complex origins. From Africa to Asia to the Americas, the hairstyle has been worn continuously by people of colour from various regions around the world, dating from ancient times until now. But despite their long history, locs were only really thrust into Western culture in the 1970s thanks to the success of reggae artist Bob Marley, who wore them as a part of his connection to Rastafarianism — a religious movement born in Jamaica.

RELATED: Tyrone Edwards on the Powerful Relationship He Has With His Signature Locs

For decades, the term “dreadlocks” has been used to describe the style, but today it’s considered problematic due to its deep entanglement in colonialism and the establishment of Eurocentric beauty standards, which have caused natural hair and protective styles to be unfairly judged and policed. Thus, there’s been a push to drop “dread” altogether to create a healthier narrative.

Sure, locs continue to be symbolic of spiritual or religious beliefs for many who sport them, but for a multitude of others, the hairstyle holds different meanings. It can represent cultural or ethnic pride, a step in determining one’s own beauty ideal or making a hairstyle choice that simply feels convenient  (though it does come with its own unique maintenance routine — and yes, that means regular washing). Here, four creatives share their locs journey and the experiences they’ve encountered along the way.

Shaquone Blake

Model, Toronto
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I grew up admiring locs. (My dad has had them for as long as I can remember.) To me, they represent power. I started growing my own when I was around 14, and five years into my locs journey, I began dabbling with different hues — blond, blue, red and green. But grey has always been my favourite hair colour; it reminds me of wisdom. I went through a series of boxed dyes to achieve my desired grey shade, but the process was really damaging to my hair so I eventually went to a hairdresser to try faux locs. My own locs get braided; then extensions (mine are handmade in Poland) are added in using a crochet technique. I’ve spent the majority of my life trying to fit in, but now I’m all about standing out. A locs mullet (bangs at the front, long in the back, shaved sides) has been my signature look for the past three years. My hair makes me feel magical, unique and exclusively me.

Naskademini

Photographer, Montreal
@naskademini

My parents and my brothers all have locs. Even my aunt has beautiful locs flowing almost all the way down to her ankles. I got mine done in Trinidad and Tobago, where my family is from, and it’s been quite a few years now that I’ve been growing them out. There are unpleasant stigmas associated with locs due to a lack of knowledge and the ways people can see you. A common question I get asked is if I wash my hair. A lot of people also mistake locs for braids or continue to refer to them as “dreadlocks,” not realizing that the traditional term now has a negative connotation attached to it. People have also randomly asked me if I have weed, assuming I’m a stoner or that I sell it. There’s a larger conversation that needs to be had about how people view the hairstyle and think you’re living a certain way based on your appearance.

Roxanne de Nobrega

Makeup Artist, Toronto
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My locs journey started in the late ’90s with me shaving my head and going completely bald to get rid of my relaxed strands. I didn’t know any other way because there was not a lot of information available on locs, so it was a process learning about them. People would ask me why I was growing them out, commenting that I wouldn’t be able to find work. Maybe I wouldn’t have been able to get an office job — especially back then — but because I’m a makeup artist, I felt like I had creative licence to do what I wanted. Also, my image of locs was Angela Davis, an educated activist and university professor who had them at the time. Seeing her really gave me confidence and made me not worry about others’ opinions. I grew up being told that hair is a woman’s beauty, but I’ve never liked being controlled by anything. So when I shaved my head, I felt empowered knowing that my beauty was me and growing locs would only add to it. Since the ’90s, I’ve had my locs really long and short, I’ve coloured them many times and I’ve even shaved them off, grown an afro and then eventually retwisted my hair. I’ve never stuck to just one style. I just love how in control I feel with my locs.

Damaris White

Model, Barrie, Ont.
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I’ve been growing my locs for eight years. I was tired of the process of getting my hair chemically relaxed (which was often painful) every few weeks or having to get extensions redone. To me, locs felt like something that would be easier to maintain and that I could take on myself. And they’re very versatile: I’ll do updos or half-up styles and curl them or braid them. Common stereotypes I experience about my locs are people assuming I’m Rastafarian or spiritual or that I’m either vegan or vegetarian. And as a model, I’ve been on-set with hairstylists who think they can’t do much with my hair so they just leave it down.

A version of this article first appeared in FASHION’s March 2023 issue. Find out more here.

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Much like clothing is seasonally swapped in and out, your hair products should also rotate to match the outdoor environment. Elisha Gotha, owner of acclaimed Toronto curly hair salon The Curl Lounge, explains that the use of hair masks is particularly beneficial for curly hair due to its fragility, in comparison to other hair types. “We have a lot of natural broken bonds in our hair, which on a molecular level means that we have a lot of twists and turns that can cause more breakage,” says Gotha.

In such a vast natural hair market, curly customers are spoiled for choice. To narrow down the search for a winter-ready mask, Gotha suggests avoiding products largely composed of heavier oils (think shea butter, castor oil and coconut oil) which can create product build-up and prevent hydrating ingredients from penetrating the hair. One word you do want to seek out? Hydration.

Below, find the best hair masks for curly and natural hair to lean on this winter.

Oribe’s Hair Alchemy Strengthening Mask

 

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Oribe has expanded its award-winning Hair Alchemy Collection with a brand new buttery soft treatment masque aiming to hydrate, strengthen, and lengthen hair. Packed with a fortifying and silicone-free blend of Castor Seed Oil, Cold-Pressed Yacón Root Juice and Shea Butter, this Alchemy Strengthening Masque will restore elasticity to brittle curls and curb breakage. Suitable for daily use as an intensive conditioner or weekly use on finer hair, this masque can easily be added to any wash day lineup.

Carol’s Daughter Monoi Repairing Mask

 

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Now that the Brooklyn-born brand is available to shop in Canada online and at select retailers, we can finally get our hands on Carol’s Daughter’s Monoi Repairing Hair Mask. Formulated with hydrolyzed silk and monoi oil (an ancient mixture of Tahitian tiare gardenia flower extract and coprah coconut oil), this intense treatment mask nourishes strands from root to tip while reversing damage and preventing future breakage.

 

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Holy Curls Curl Mask

Founded across the pond in London, England, Holy Curls is a cruelty-free brand all about empowering women to embrace their curly hair — and with it comes a restorative baobab and shea-rich 15-minute curl mask. The mantra on the product label? “Flux the flow. Feel the vibe. Take it slow. Do it right. Because this is a moment, not a routine. It’s downtime. It’s your time. It’s me time.” We heard that! P.S. The brand is newly available at Detox Market Canada.

 

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Shaeri Intense Care Hair Mask

Au revoir Paris, hello Canada! Give your curls new life with Paris-based Shaeri’s Intense Care Mask, now available at Indigo. Shifting the French-girl hair narrative with every product, this brand believes in multiculturalism and innovation as it uses natural ingredients to hydrate all hair types (and especially curls!). The standout ingredient in this mask and the entire product lineup? Prickly pear oil packed with antioxidant properties via vitamin E derived from a cactus and sourced by women’s co-operatives in Morocco. Aesthetically packaged with fun graphic elements, this bottle also makes a gorgeous edition to any shower shelf.

 

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Everist The Deep Conditioning Concentrate

Canadian zero-waste hair and body brand Everist just dropped a plant-based deep conditioning concentrate that curls will love. Its major focus? You guessed it, hydration. The 100ml tube is packed with pumpkin seed oil and more than 20% aloe vera to back up its smoothing and detangling properties — all without harmful ingredients like parabens, silicones and synthetic fragrances. It can be used as a daily hair conditioner or left on for 15 minutes to really penetrate the hair as a deep treatment mask.

 

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The Potion Studio Confident Crown Conditioner

In all honesty, any hair product named “Confident Crown” sounds good to us already, but this conditioner from The Potion Studio walks the walk, too. Formulated with wheat protein, mango butter, and organic coconut oil, this product can double as a deep conditioner to moisturize and smooth all curls and coils — because founder Aziza El Wanni believes in helping curly-haired customers simplify their hair routines. If that weren’t enough, did we mention it’s vegan?

 

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K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

Caring for curly hair is generally time-consuming — and deservedly so — but if you’re pinched for time and still need to work a treatment in, K-18’s molecular repair mask promises to reverse hair damage and deliver lasting results with its patented hair science in just four quick minutes. The mask’s patented K18Peptide repairs keratin chains within the innermost layers of hair to restore its strength and elasticity. All that in four minutes? Consider us sold.

 

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Amika x HairToStay Limited Edition Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask

In support of HairToStay, a nonprofit helping cancer patients afford scalp cooling treatments, Amika released a special, limited edition of its ultra-rich jojoba seed oil and sea buckthorn powered nourishing mask. Available in both its 16oz value size (for extra-thirsty curls) or standard 8oz tubs, $4 of each purchase will be donated to HairToStay for this important cause.

 

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Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner

Don’t let the cost discourage you, this value size bottle will give you 33 ounces of reparative goodness that’ll outlast other masks — it’s clear Briogeo understands curls require a lot of product to get the job done. “It’s a little easier on the budget because you can get such a big size and it’s both hydrating and reparative, whereas some other masks can just be packaged so small,” says Gotha.

 

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Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask

Claiming to improve hydration, texture, elasticity, shine and manageability, Moroccanoil’s Intense Hydrating Mask truly lives up to its name. This product provides instant hydration, says Gotha, who recommends this mask for those suffering from severe dryness. Due to its ultra-hydrating properties, this formula fares best with medium-thick textured hair.

 

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Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3

While hydration is key during these icy months, it’s also important to protect our textured tresses. Gotha’s top pick? Olaplex’s hugely popular Hair Perfector No. 3. “Olaplex has changed the game — it has bond rebuilders and it’s unlike anything else. Its patented technology helps reform your hair and the broken bonds we naturally have as curly girls,” she says. This treatment will help strengthen hair to withstand even the toughest winter accessories and protective styles.

 

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Innersense Hydrating Hair Masque

When using this mask by Innersense, less is more. “It doesn’t have a lot of water content, and it’s very concentrated. A little goes a long way and it’s activated by the water that’s already in your hair,” explains Gotha. Packed with the right balance of nourishing nutrients and hydrating oils, Innersense skips out on damaging toxins to give you an organic, clean concoction of hydration in a bottle.

 

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TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask

Oh, honey. If you’re in search of a budget-friendly treatment mask, Gotha recommends looking no further than TGIN’S Honey Miracle Hair Mask. “While it does contain some olive oil, the other ingredients are simple and it doesn’t have any damaging or filler ingredients,” says Gotha — meaning, no need to worry about the parabens or sulphates common in standard hair formulas. Thanks to the star ingredient of raw honey, this mask will leave your hair looking good and smelling good. Plus, it’s safe for colour treated curls too.

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While the notion of love is central to the February 14 holiday, it can be honoured and celebrated in many different ways, whether you’re hosting Galentine’s brunch with the girls, headed to a romantic rendezvous in the city, or staying in with your beloved. Here, we’ve rounded up five Valentine’s Day makeup and hair looks fit for any occasion. We predict it’ll be love at first sight.

For Galentine’s brunch

 

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What would Valentine’s Day be without a few hearts? Break out your best eyeshadow palettes and tap into your creative side with a heart-shaped eyeshadow look, like this one by makeup artist Samantha Harvey, over mimosas with your girls. A smooth blowout will let your heart eyes do all the talking. Cheers to you, ladies.

For staying in

 

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If spending the night at home and ordering in with your S.O. is more your vibe, we’ve got you covered. A messy updo of tousled curls like Whitney Peak’s is the low effort look with high payoff to try for an at-home Valentine’s Day date. Add a healthy helping of highlighter and a matte nude lip and you’re all set. Just because you may be staying in doesn’t mean you can’t get a little dolled up!

For a night on the town

 

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Whether you’ve got a candlelit dinner booked or an evening of spontaneous bar hopping planned, consider the alluring combination of sharp-winged liner and a romantic red lip for a night out with your partner. Let this look by MUA Dafinë Neziri be your guide to glamour that oozes sex appeal and sets the tone for a night of flirtatious exchanges. Classic? Yes. Cliché? Maybe. Either way, effective. Best served with a head of tousled curls.

For that exciting third date

 

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Redefine what constitutes Valentine’s Day makeup with an electrifying liner look this year. Your inspo? This glam by celebrity makeup artist Keita Moore. Reach for a cherry red pencil liner and fill in your waterline for a makeup moment that adds a hint of fun to your look — but doesn’t give it all away. This beauty moment is all about the eyes, so sweep your hair back into a headband or ballerina bun.

For a day date

 

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For a V-day walk or picnic in the park, might we suggest thinking pink? Not only does soft pink glam emit a playful aura well-suited to a daytime date, but its light pigment allows for multi-use on the eyes, cheeks and lips to create a monochromatic look that is both cost and time efficient — because you’ve got a date to get to! Pair the monochromatic Valentine’s Day makeup look with your hair centre-parted and slicked into a ponytail to let your gorgeous face take centre stage.

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“This is an opportunity to highlight amazing content buried within our archives that shows how Black culture has been involved in the mainstream,” says Cassandra Illidge, vice-president of content and brand partnerships at Getty and the lead on the project. “We have only scratched the surface of the amount of photography and stories that have not been explored around the Black community and its impact on history.”

Illidge and her team partnered closely with internationally recognized researchers, historians, and educators, like visual artist and NYU professor Deborah Willis. “We lived a lifetime of denying Black presence in beauty and fashion. Some of the images that circulated during the 19th [and 20th] centuries dehumanized Black people,” states Willis. “This archive is evidence — simply as that. I see it as a cure for the racist images that have been circulated for hundreds of years.”

Below, we spotlight a handful of Black men and women who have paved paths and influenced beauty and fashion along the way.

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1800s

Escaped slave and leading abolitionist Frederick Douglass was said to be one of the most photographed men of the 19th century. Before and during the American Civil War, he fought to end the practice of slavery. “He understood dress as biography,” says Deborah Willis. “In the way that he presented himself, we see how he felt that the caricatures that represented Black people during that time period was a hindrance to his own humanity.”

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1920s

Cast members of Broadway producer Lew Leslie’s famous musical revue, ‘Blackbirds Of 1926’, on the roof of the London Pavilion. “This image really resonates with me,” says Willis. “Within a 30-year, post-slavery time period, these Black female performers decided that they didn’t want to be domestic workers, but perform on stage and travel the world. To have a voice and believe in their creativity. This image shows that freedom, from the way they’re dressed to their different hairstyles. These women had a chance to play with beauty and expand their notion of it.”

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1920s and 1930s

During the Jazz Age, Josephine Baker’s hair was often styled in flapper-chic kiss-curls. The famed entertainer was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture — the 1927 silent film Siren of the Tropics.

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1930s

Said to be the daughter of a sheik (the head of an Arab tribe), Princess Kouka of Sudan, who simply went by Kouka, arrived on the British film scene in the 1930s and is most known for her role in a film called Jericho (also alternatively titled Dark Sands). She also starred in several Egyptian films.

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1940s

Standing in front of her white peers inside a segregated “no Blacks” hotel in L.A., the elegantly coiffed Hattie McDaniel broke the colour barrier at the 12th Academy Awards when she became the first Black person to win an Oscar for her performance as Mammy in Gone With the Wind. Although her role as a house servant is argued to have perpetuated many racial stereotypes, her win cannot be denied as an immense success story within a representation-starved industry.

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1950s

An exceptional example of everyday Black joy: civil-rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. relaxing at home with his wife Coretta Scott King (we see you, elegant pin curls) and baby daughter.

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1960s

No one did glamour quite like The Supremes trio Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard. Motown’s most successful act, the girl group became renowned for their maximalist style and stage presence.

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1960s

And no one wore beehive-like updos and thick winged black eyeliner quite like The Ronettes.

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1960s

From her proud afro and signature head wraps, to her self-penned civil rights anthems, Nina Simone — one of the most sampled jazz artists of all time — never shied away from celebrating her Black culture.

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1960s

Princess Elizabeth Bagaya of Toro is a trailblazer for many reasons. The Ugandan lawyer, politician, diplomat and model was the first woman from East Africa to be admitted to the English Bar and, over the years, became a muse for renowned fashion photographers and designers (she was the inspiration behind Zac Posen’s Fall 2016 ready-to-wear collection). She also briefly served as Uganda’s foreign minister in 1974.

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1960s

With her March 1966 British Vogue cover, model and actress Donyale Luna became the first model of colour to grace any Vogue magazine cover.

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1970s

Cicely Tyson became one of the first mainstream Black actors to confidently embrace her natural hair on national television when she wore an afro for her role in the 1963 drama East Side/West Side. She would later debut cornrows in the 1972 film Sounder.

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1970s & 1980s

Grace Jones’s imprint on style is everlasting. Her geometric haircut, club-kid makeup and avant-garde fashion sense embodied the opulent disco culture of the ’70s and ’80s.

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1980s & 1990s

“Now, who flat top rules in ’89?” rapper Big Daddy Kane sang in his 1989 track “Warm It Up, Kane.” His sense of style — high-top fade hairstyles, chunky chains and four-finger rings — set a number of late-’80s and early-’90s hip-hop trends.

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1990s

Naomi Campbell’s nearly four-decade-long modelling career has been filled with many barrier-breaking moments (like being the first Black model to open for Prada and land the cover of French Vogue). She also helped set many iconic beauty trends, such as dark, exaggerated lip liner that ruled the 1990s.

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1990s

When supermodel Iman launched her eponymous makeup line Iman Cosmetics in 1994 — a line celebrated for offering products that flatter Black and Brown skin — she became a beauty pioneer during a time when barely any beauty brands catered to the needs of women of colour.

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1990s

Here’s to the queen of protective styles. From micro to box to knotless, braided hairdos have become synonymous with R&B singer Brandy ever since she sprang onto the music scene in the 1990s.

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2000s & 2010s

When Solange Knowles dropped relaxed strands and straight wigs in the late 2000s, she became a natural-hair icon. Since growing out her coils, she has rocked a myriad of afro-textured hairstyles, from an ultra-fluffy ’fro to two-strand twists.

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2010s

In 2012, actor Viola Davis turned heads when she decided to ditch her wigs and hairpieces and go natural for the Oscars red carpet. She’s been serving endless coily-hair looks ever since.

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2020s

In 2021, Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she performed at the swearing in of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris. Another significant detail: her braided updo adorned with gold jewellery and a red Prada headband. It was the first time a protective braided hairstyle had ever graced the inaugural stage.

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2020s

Since emerging on the Hollywood scene, actor Jodie Turner-Smith has commanded attention with her breathtaking fashion and beauty looks.

A condensed version of this article first appeared in FASHION’s Winter issue. Find out more here.

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In case you’ve been off the internet for the last few days, on January 23, Bieber transformed her shoulder-skimming hair into a proper bob. Blunt and bold, the cut is sure to be the “Rachel” of 2023. So if you still have “new year, new you” energy or are considering taking the plunge on a hair makeover à la Hailey Bieber short hair, let this be your sign to go for it.

With Bieber and her new bob in mind, here are three reasons to make a hair change.

1. You can have so much more fun with your accessories

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Bieber told FASHION that while she loves to collect vintage jewellery and is “a girl that loves pearls,” she also likes to occasionally mix it up. Enter the Tiffany Lock Earrings in rose and white gold, which took centre stage thanks to her short shag, and is a departure from her usual yellow gold. “Tiffany is so iconic and luxurious and I think sometimes it can seem like it’s not very wearable,” Bieber shares. “But with the Lock collection, you can dress it up or down, which is why I really like it.”

2. Hair always grows back

 

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“The things that kept stopping me from doing it was I felt like my hair had grown stronger, and it was really healthy,” Bieber explains of her hesitation to lose a few inches. “I’m always wearing extensions. So I felt like for the first time it was like in a really good place,” she continues. But the great thing with hair is that it’s not permanent. Whether it’s the best haircut of your life or a major mistake like Claire from the second season of Fleabag, it will never stay exactly the same. If you really don’t like it, just wear a baseball cap (or a ponytail extension as seen on the show, IYKYK) for a few weeks and you’ll be fine.

3. If not now, when?

 

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Bieber told us that after pondering a blunt bob for weeks, she just went for it. “I was like, ‘Alright, I’m just gonna do it’ because if I don’t do it, I feel maybe I’ll never do it.” Honestly, after the last three years, this is probably the best perspective to have. Wear your good bag, light the fancy candle — don’t wait for life to begin, make it happen now. And if Hailey Bieber said so… to the salon!

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When it comes to my hair, I am not someone who can leave the gym unscathed. I wish I was one of those girlies who can finish class with nothing more than a gently flushed face, only to float into a date or event. But I sweat. I am a puddle, I am a pond. (P.S. these are now my astrological signs.) So, if you’re anything like me, the transition from gym to play can feel especially daunting.

Alas, in an effort to attend any occasion post-workout looking polished, I tapped industry experts Rachelle Cruz of RF Hair Studio and celebrity hairstylist Greg Gilmore to walk us through hairstyles you can whip up from the comfort of the locker room without a bunch of tools — Dyson Airwrap need not apply. Because hair (and your social life) shouldn’t have to suffer because of a sweaty workout. Keep reading for three styles that’ll work from the barre to the bar.

For straight-ish hair (1a-2b curl pattern): Try a low, slicked-back bun

To achieve this look Cruz suggests brushing your hair out entirely post-workout. “With a handful of strong hold mousse, apply evenly from roots to ends making sure the area surrounding the part and hairline is completely saturated,” says Cruz. “A mousse will work better than gel because its light airy texture will dry fast and firm with less mess.” From there, use a flat, dense natural bristle brush (Cruz suggests a Diane 100% Boar Soft Wave Brush) to pull everything back tight and off your face for ultimate Hailey Bieber pre-bob vibes.

You can choose your desired part, though in Cruz’s expert opinion, “the side part is a little more romantic and no part, all back will give you more of an edgy look.” From there, you’ll want to smooth everything out three or four times to ensure there are no bumps. Secure tightly into a low or mid pony, add more mousse to the lengths of your hair before twisting it into a tight bun and secure with bobby pins — voila, it’s that easy!

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For curly hair (2c-3c curl pattern): Try a high, loose, curly pony

If you’ve got a head of curls, Cruz suggests wearing a wide, moisture-wicking headband to your workout along with a thick silk scrunchie to hold your hair back in either a low pony or loose braid. As you near the end of your training session or are in the cool-down phase, remove the headband and shake out your braid to kickstart the drying process before your workout is even finished.

“Without disrupting the curl too much, massage a dollop of dry shampoo foam onto your part and around your hairline by gently sliding your fingertips to your scalp. Massage the root for any lift or volume lost during your workout. From there, spray your ends with a curl refresher spray and recoil any frizzy or limp curls by wrapping them around your finger as if it were a curling iron.”

Once your curls are looking fresh and fun, gently gather your locks into a high ponytail, this time using a thin silk scrunchie to secure it, being careful to not tie it too tight. If you have face-framing layers, let those out for a more playful look, or tie them back for a more demure vibe. Secure any stragglers with a bobby pin for a fuller and more uniform look — and that’s how you head from ab crunches to appetizers like a pro!

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Coco Dew Curl Pre-Styling & Restyling Refresher Spray

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For coily hair (4a-4c curl pattern): Try twist outs

Workouts can be hard on this hair type so Gilmore suggests letting your hair be out and free in the name of fitness. Since this hair type stands up against gravity, it shouldn’t accumulate a lot of sweat on the midshaft. Once your class wraps up or you’ve hopped off the treadmill, jump into the shower and quickly shampoo and condition your locks (Gilmore is a big fan of Moroccanoil’s Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner). Apply a leave-in conditioner and smoothing lotion and get to sectioning your hair into eight quadrants.

“After you’ve applied all those moisturizing goodies, quadrant by quadrant, begin a two-strand twist from root to end. It sounds complicated but it’s just parting each quadrant into two pieces and twisting them together — similar to what a rope would look like.” Once complete, take this time to get dressed, zhuzh the face or if there’s a dryer on site, speed up the process with a pass or two over the twists.

When the twists are all set and dry, untwist each to allow it to naturally swell, giving your coils serious red carpet texture. Flash yourself a wink in the mirror and you’re set for any occasion!

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Mrs. Bieber’s current style and beauty influence is unmatched. Whether it’s the uncomplicated delight of the glazed donut nails created by her manicurist Zola Ganzorigt or the subtle sexiness of sheer pantyhose, most of what Bieber wears becomes a much-replicated trend. And after consistently rocking her hair in a middle-part, slick bun (part of the controversial “clean girl” aesthetic you’ve seen all over TikTok) for months, the Rhode founder and self-proclaimed nepo baby decided to lose a few inches.

Bieber was photographed with the new haircut on January 22, sporting her fresh hairdo with a collegiate-inspired ensemble including a pleated mini-skirt, loafers, preppy v-neck sweater and maxi coat. She also shared pics of the look on her Instagram Stories with the text “Margot Tenenbaum for the foreseeable future,” referring to the iconic blunt bob worn by Gwyneth Paltrow in the Wes Anderson film The Royal Tenenbaums, of course.

 

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Bieber’s stylist Dani Michelle also shared photos of her client’s new look on Instagram, though it’s unclear which of Bieber’s hairstylists performed the chic chop.

Bieber has had short hair before, in her pre-Justin Bieber era when her hair was a much lighter shade of blonde. Her TikTok followers took notice, naturally, commenting things like “It’s giving Hailey Baldwin,” a reference to the 26-year-old’s maiden name.

Short bobs are by no means new, but we’d wager we’ll be seeing more of them on TikTok soon.

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Yes, we know Rihanna isn’t the most consistent artist out there when it comes to music releases — but she’s been making up for it with back-to-back Fenty Beauty drops. Speaking of which, a covetable new collection for us fans has just arrived. Aptly named “The Navy Collection,” this limited-edition set is RiRi’s way of celebrating her loyal fans who call themselves RiRi’s “Navy.” And what would a navy collection be without corresponding navy blue products and packaging? Inside the keepsake makeup bag designed by L.A. artist Obi Arisukwu, find a matching mirror, a classic red Fenty Icon Lipstick packaged in a brand-new blue tube and a set-exclusive Wish You Wood Longwear Pencil Eyeliner in the shade “My Navy.” We thank you endlessly, Rihanna.

Discover Pat McGrath’s new Star Wars-themed collection

From a galaxy far, far away and into the hands of makeup lovers worldwide comes the second Pat McGrath Labs Star Wars-inspired makeup collection. In celebration of the film’s classic original trilogy, this limited-edition assortment boasts luxe packaging decorated with imagery of some of your favourite Star Wars characters, from Darth Vader to C-3PO. “Our second collaboration with celebrates characters representing the light side and the dark side, finding that electrifying equilibrium between two opposing forces,” shares Dame Pat McGrath. Also inspired by the film’s intergalactic landscapes, this collector-quality collection of otherworldly-coloured eyeshadows (including the return of the iconic Mothership VI: Midnight Sun Eye Palette) and metallic lip finishes is no doubt a Star Wars-meets-makeup enthusiast’s fantasy.

Sephora’s Fragrance for All sale is happening now

 

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Listen up, fragrance fanatics! Sephora’s Fragrance for All event is officially underway and you’re going to want to take advantage of it. Here are the deets: From now until Christmas Eve, all Beauty Insider members (regardless of tier) will receive 15 per cent off of fragrance purchases after spending $50 or more in store or online when using code FRAGRANCE15. Also worth nothing: Beauty Insider members are now eligible for free same-day delivery while the promo is active with code FREESAMEDAY. Oh, and the fragrance deal is only eligible for a one-time use, so be sure you’ve got all your fragrance gifts (and perhaps something for yourself) in one cart before checking out.

Ole Henriksen dropped an overnight cream

The latest product to join Ole Henriksen’s five star Dewtopia franchise is this glow-inducing Dewtopia 5% Acid Firming Night Crème, now available on both the Ole Henriksen and Sephora Canada websites. Inspired by the beloved Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment, this product is made with chemically exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids, firming Scandinavian-inspired Edelweiss plant stem cell and nourishing shea butter. If you weren’t sold yet, this transformative crème promises to deliver your dream skin while you snooze, as it provides all-night hydration, plus improved skin elasticity and 30 per cent firmer skin in just one week of use. A product that does all the work while you sleep? Yes, please.

Jennifer Aniston’s best-selling detangler has been supersized

LolaVie’s Glossing Detangler is back in a big way since it kicked off the launch of Jennifer Aniston’s haircare brand — it just got a 12oz upgrade. In addition to the full and travel bottles, this supersized packaging relieves the stress of running out of the multitasking spray that tackles tangles, acts as a heat protectant and adds a smooth, glossy finish to the hair with the aid of vegetable ceramides and a superfruit complex. Free of silicones, sulfates or parabens, and formulated with 99 per cent naturally derived ingredients, it’s no wonder why you’ll never want to be without it.

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As far as beauty is concerned, hairstyling is often the final act in the holiday party prep process. The crowning glory! Short, long, up, or down — your hair ties the whole look together. Formal Christmas functions and elegant New Year’s Eve nights become opportune moments to experiment with hairstyles we’ve waited all year to try.

From gold-flecked afros and bow-shaped buns to fun Y2K revival updos, look to celebrities for eight show-stopping looks to recreate. Taking inspiration from Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Hailey Bieber and more, scroll on to find holiday party hairstyles worthy of a Gatsby gathering. We promise you’ll be the life of the party.

 

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Since May, we’ve had our eyes on this updo worn by Brazilian model Caroline Trentini on the Met Gala red carpet. Sculpted by Erol Karadag, this bow in the front, bun in the back style is ideal for party-goers looking to try something a little avant-garde this year. Sure, this look will take a little extra planning (and maybe practice), but if you start now the payoff will be well worth it. Besides, what could be more festive than looking like an actual gift yourself?

 

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Protective style wearers are likely no strangers to adorning their hairdos with cuffs and beads, but Rihanna’s bejewelled braids will surely serve as new inspiration for those who’ve tucked their natural hair away for winter. Crafted by Naphia White, RiRi’s go-to hairstylist as of late, the incorporation of treasured beads and baubles are the finishing touch you just might be missing.

 

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If it’s soft simplicity you seek, look to Hailey Bieber’s take on a ’90s updo styled by Amanda Lee. “It’s been such a nice journey of kind of just doing less and learning that less is more,” the trendsetting model told People this summer of her newly minimalist approach to makeup. This less-is-more philosophy seems to have translated to Bieber’s hairstyling as well. Though there is often an element of elegance to her looks, there is equally a sense of ease that still works sublimely for a night out.

 

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We hope you don’t mind being the centre of attention, because you’re sure to steal the show with this impossible-to-ignore bedazzled hairdo. As confirmed by this tour look from Alicia Keys, it’s clear that Euphoria-esque rhinestones aren’t going anywhere, and we’re pleased to hear it. Add a little interest to a jumbo twist-pony like this one with rhinestones around the perimeter of the face to keep all eyes on you, all night. A little spotlight never hurt anybody, right?

 

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In 2022, we find ourselves in the midst of an early aughts revival — and if you’ve made it through the year without giving in to Y2K trends, that defiant streak may very well end here. Blame your acquiescence on Cassie with her imposing spiked bun updo and face-framing tendrils. “It’s giving Masterpiece,” says stylist Dhairius Thomas of his creation in an Instagram caption. Masterpiece, indeed.

 

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This is not the viral middle-parted Bella Hadid bun that garnered 19.5 million views (and counting) on TikTok’s #bellahadidbun hashtag, but it is a sophisticated offshoot of the star’s signature model-off-duty hairdo. At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Hadid elevated her usual slicked-back style with a braided bun and strategically placed tendril by Evanie Frausto, a hairstyle upgrade just begging to be recreated for your next festive outing.

 

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At the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere in London earlier this month, actress Danai Gurira served the statement hair of the season, sporting a cropped afro adorned with gold flakes to match the embellishments on her Elie Saab couture gown. If there’s any gold involved in your holiday gathering get-ups this season, seize the opportunity to recreate this gilded work of art.

 

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The versatility of Megan Fox’s messy bun-meets-updo allowed for the star to pair it with two contrasting looks for two separate events in one night, so it’s guaranteed to be a reliable option regardless of your outfit or makeup. Carried out by stylist to the stars Andrew Fitzsimmons, this “après sexe” style stuns from every angle with its face-contouring waves and romantic texture.

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With the holiday season well underway, there’s no time like the present to shop for said loved ones. So, to lighten your load, we’ve narrowed down the season’s best beauty product bundles, from budget-friendly best-sellers to luxury picks that make a serious statement. And if you happen to find yourself down to the wire this year with no time left to wrap, we got you, too: With packaging as fabulous as the goodies stored inside, many of these gift sets can be left out on display for all to see.

Below, tap through our top beauty gift sets — and why not add a couple to your own wish list while you’re at it? No judgment here!

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E.L.F Cosmetics

Snow Globe Blend & Brush Gift Set

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Upgrade their makeup kit with this limited-edition, six-piece set of brushes and sponges from e.l.f Cosmetics in frosted metallic finishes that are oh-so festive (and affordable!).

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Proraso

Proraso Shampoo and Beard Oil Set Cypress & Vetyver Gift Box

($25.99, Proraso)

For whoever the “him” in your life may be, consider this Proraso set equipped with daily oil and shampoo essentials to keep beards clean and groomed to barber standards.

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Summer Fridays

On Cloud Nine Set

($40, Summer Fridays)

Full of in-flight skincare necessities, Summer Fridays has got gifting for jet-setters covered. Along with the best-selling Jet Lag Mask and Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream, receive a limited-edition terry cloth scrunchie to hold hair back while you take care of skincare business.

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Caudalie

Vinotherapist™ Body Moisturizing Duo Gift Set

($53, Caudalie)

Pre-packaged as the perfect purple present, no wrapping is necessary for this body set from Caudalie. Treat loved ones to a silky Replenishing Vegan Body Butter and Hand & Nail Repair Cream right in time for the deep freeze.

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NYX Cosmetics

Jumbo Eye Vault

($50, NYX Cosmetics )

Prime, line, or shadow: The possibilities are endless for the makeup guru on your list with this NYX set of eight festive Jumbo Eye Pencil shades.

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Aveda x 3.1 Phillip Lim

Nutriplenish™ Deep Moisture Treatment Duo and Hair Scarf

($81, Aveda)

Hello, hair care! Get the best combo of healthy hair and fashion when you shop this set featuring a deep moisture treatment duo and limited-edition hair scarf with an exclusive Aveda x 3.1 Phillip Lim design.

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Oribe

Côte D’Azur Hand Care Set

($95, ORIBE)

To match its dreamy botanical exterior, the products within this Oribe hand care set are scented with citrus and floral notes to whisk its recipients away to the French Riviera — all while keeping dry winter hands cleansed and nourished.

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Cutie Oils

Bestie Bundle

($100, Cutie Oils)

What gift could be more fitting for your BFF than this Bestie Bundle? The total self-care package, your bestie can light these wood wick candles as they lather up their cuticles with an oil of your choice. So, are they more of a sweet-smelling “Olivine” or citrusy “Mia”?

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Dr. Vranjes Firenze

Special Edition Gift Set - Rosso Nobile - 250ml Diffuser & 200g Candle

($185, Dr. Vranjes Firenze )

This diffuser and candle set is the perfect buy for all the homebodies out there. Made in Italy, this duo adds a touch of elegance to any home space while filling the room with notes of orange, grapes, berries, violet, magnolia and birch wood.

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Diptyque

Holiday Candle Set

($195, Diptyque )

Elevate any space with the addition of these limited-edition Diptyque candles. Boxed in heavenly cosmic packaging, these Christmas-coloured candles look as good as they smell. When the day grows dark, turn out the lights to reveal whimsical glow-in-the-dark stars on these glass jars.

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Gelcare

Gelcare Starter Kit 2.0

($265, Le Manoir)

Tell the nail enthusiasts in your life to cancel their appointments because you’re bringing the salon to them. This starter kit by Montreal’s Le Manoir contains every nail necessity for the at-home manicurist to be.

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Yves Saint Laurent

Holiday Advent Calendar 2022

($425, Yves Saint Laurent )

Something utterly swoon-worthy? This keepsake advent calendar from YSL packed with 24 days worth of luxurious little makeup, skincare and fragrance treats. It’s proof that you really can have it all.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm

Advent Calendar

($730, Dr. Barbara Sturm )

Splurge on this skincare-filled advent calendar curated by Dr. Barbara Sturm that houses the brands most-loved favourites in a variety of full, deluxe, and mini sizes.

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First came its all-star Daily Hair Perfecting Oil followed by a deep treatment mask. Now, Canadian haircare brand THIC has launched a signature shampoo and conditioner set infused with a sweet citrus and warm vanilla scent. Both lightweight products, which are vegan and free of parabens, silicones and sulfates, contain apricot kernel oil and lupine protein for a boost of shine and anti-breakage defence. Suitable for all hair types and textures, the scalp-friendly shampoo promotes volume while the conditioner is the perfect follow up for a hit of deep hydration and improved manageability.

Goop revamps an old favourite

Goop’s got new goodies! Packaged in pretty little tubes, the GOOPGENES Clean Nourishing Lip Balm Trio is the latest drop from Gwyneth Paltrow’s line of lifestyle products, and it’s totally giftable. This set reimagines the brand’s best-selling lip balm trio made with rich botanical oils, pomegranate extract and shea butter in three new full-size sheer shades ranging from clear to bright red. Need stocking stuffers? No problem. You’re good to go with this gift from Goop. 

Billie Eilish’s second fragrance has arrived

 

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Billie Eilish fans will be “Happier Than Ever” about the release of the star’s second fragrance, Eilish No.2. The antithesis of her debut scent Eilish, No. 2 is much darker and moodier this time around. The sleek almost-black bottle contrasts the original gold packaging, while sweet vanilla notes have been swapped out for more earthy and woodsier scents. Leading with Italian bergamot and apple blossom, this fragrance flows into spicy papyrus and black pepper notes followed by palo santo and ebony woods in the dry down.

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As the weather gets colder, days feel shorter and the seasonal moodiness starts to set in, it’s important to do whatever you can to make yourself feel good both inside and out. For many, that can be as simple as freshening up your hairstyle. With holiday festivities right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to have some fun with your look.

With that in mind, we connected with Toronto-based celebrity hairstylist Cia Mandarello to spotlight five of her current favourite winter hair trends and how we can bring them to life from home using the Remington brand’s coveted range of Shine Therapy hairstyling tools.

Dramatic side part

 

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Go for glamour with this old-school Hollywood-inspired look (as seen on actress Ana De Armas) with a sleek update.

Get the look: Start with clean, blow-dried hair and heat-protecting spray, and use a tail comb to create a deep side part. Next, use the Remington Shine Therapy Argan Oil & Keratin Infused 1-Inch Flat Iron to smooth and straighten your locks from the part, directing your hair down and over the face. “That way, when you tuck it behind the ear, you get that nice sweep across the forehead,” Mandarello says.

Big, voluminous curls

 

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Take a cue from the decade of glam rock and Flashdance and go for bigger-than-life curls this season. This look is great for adding some oomph to curly bangs, too.

Get the look: For this look, use the Remington Pro 1” Mutli-Styler with Twist & Curl Technology. “[Once your curls are set], flip your head upside down and apply a mist of light hold hairspray. Then give it a tousle and go!” Mandarello advises.

Wispy bangs

 

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If you want a change but you’re not ready for a blunt fringe, this soft, romantic look (as seen on actress Jenna Ortega) may be the style for you.

Get the look: Blow out your bangs to add that soft touch of wispiness with the Remington Shine Therapy Argan Oil & Keratin Hair Dryer. To finish, add a bit of styling powder, rub it into your roots, and pull out those fringe pieces.

Classic ‘90s blowout

 

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Channel your inner Cindy Crawford with this super glamourous look, inspired by the original supermodels.

Get the look: Starting with wet hair, apply volumizing spray at the roots and a blow-dry serum, then use the Remington Shine Therapy Argan Oil & Keratin Hair Dryer and a round brush for a big, voluminous blowout. Next, part your hair down the centre and, starting at the nape of the neck, use the Remington Pro 1” Mutli-Styler with Twist & Curl Technology to curl sections, directing your hair into your face. “Lay the hair flat onto the curling iron so that it remains sleek and smooth,” Mandarello says. Continue to the next section and repeat, moving upward. Let your hair completely cool, then gently comb it out with a wide tooth comb, shake your hair upside down, apply some light hold hairspray, then flip up, and voila!

Modern mullet

 

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Give your look an instant edge and take centre-stage with this rockstar look. It works for many different hair textures and is totally versatile.

Get the look: Start by giving your wet hair a rough blow dry using the Remington Shine Therapy Argan Oil & Keratin Hair Dryer to get lots of volume. Next, section your hair into small pieces and use the Remington Shine Therapy Argan Oil & Keratin Infused 1-Inch Flat Iron to create a curl, holding the wand at a 45-degree angle. “If you want to create a ‘70s mullet, flip the hair out, away from the face. For a fun ‘80s look, flip the hair in around the face,” says Mandarello. Finish with lots of texture spray, tousling the hair, and blast your locks using the cool setting on the blow dryer to break up the curls.

Beard trend: 5 o’clock shadow

 

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A bit of stubble is key to this cool look, as seen on Chris Evans.

Get the look: To achieve this style, use the Remington Virtually Indestructible Rotary Shaver 5100 or the Remington Virtually Indestructible All-in-One Grooming Kit. “Use the stubble attachment on the shaver so that it doesn’t get too close to the skin,” suggests Toronto-based barber and founder of The Groomed Society Mikka Gia. Another low-maintenance option: Just use the close shaver in the mornings every two days.

This collection of tools uses nourishing argan oil and keratin to create an even, consistent heat performance that delivers luminous shine every time. Look through the entire collection below. 

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Remington Shine Therapy Argan Oil & Keratin Hair Dryer

($49.99, Walmart)

Upgrade your beauty routine with this blow dryer, which features a built-in ion generator and micro-conditioner to deliver brilliant shine. Bonus: This tool cuts drying time in half.

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Remington Pro 1″ Multi-Styler with Twist & Curl Technology

($59.99, Walmart)

Straighten or curl your hair with ease using this patented styling tool. The ceramic titanium plates let you create bouncy curls, waves or fully straight hair in less time and with less damage.

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Remington’s Shine Therapy Argan Oil & Keratin Infused 1-Inch Flat Iron

($44.99, Walmart)

With shine-enhancing technology, this flat iron releases micro-conditioner onto the hair as you style to reduce frizz. Its handy size means you can create straight and curly styles.

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Remington Virtually Indestructible Rotary Shaver 5100

($99.99, Walmart.ca)

This shaver comes with a stubble attachment so you can achieve two styles with one tool. It’s also super durable, completely waterproof and has a lifetime warranty.

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Remington Virtually Indestructible All-in-One Grooming Kit

($99.99, Walmart.ca)

This shaver comes with a stubble attachment so you can achieve two styles with one tool. It’s also super durable, completely waterproof and has a lifetime warranty.

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As the leading lady of Bones and All, Luca Guadagnino’s newest film, Russell has spent recent months promoting the project on global red carpets alongside co-star Timothée Chalamet, all the while establishing her position as a style star to watch. (The Canadian actor even landed an ambassadorship role with Spanish fashion house Loewe.)

But aside from her fashionably chameleonic ways, Russell’s ability to transform her blunt brunette bob makes a major case for why she’s the next big thing in the beauty sphere as well. A true Russell hairdo is short, polished and chic — a refined alternative to her Bones and All character Maren, who wears a more severe blunt fringe.

At the Los Angeles premiere of Bones and All last week, Russell showed us precisely why she is a force to be reckoned with in the hair game with an intricate bow-like style carried out by celebrity hairstylist Peter Lux (below).

 

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In an Instagram caption, Lux details the spur-of-the-moment creation of this complex coiffure. “This hair was so fun to create and kinda just happened within 30 minutes, a can of super extra strong AF hold hairspray and a bundle of hair extensions the day before the event.” explains the stylist.

In the comments of the same post, find Don’t Worry Darling actress Florence Pugh swooning like the rest of us. “This is absolutely breathtaking… wow. Wow. Wow,” she writes.

Throwing any short-hair-is-boring stigma out the window, this Canadian star proves no style is off limits for her and her bob. In a case study on how to flawlessly execute a bob in more ways than one, observe Russell, below, with her locks in a classic crop with an interesting part.

 

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At the Venice Premiere of Bones and All back in September, Russell looked every bit the part of a breakout star who had indeed arrived. For this hairstyle, the main objective was “classic and chic,” celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway shares in an Instagram caption. “Can you tell I was playing with some vintage shapes at the festival?” she writes in another post of Russell on the arm of Chalamet, photographed at just the right angle to capture the unique part that forms look.

 

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After taking home the award for Best New Young Actress at the Venice Film Festival, it seemed the 28-year-old rising star not only channelled the talent of vintage actress Josephine Baker, but replicated the beauty of the American-French entertainer with this slick face-framing Eton crop hairstyle (above).

 

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Beneath the wide brim of a Schiaparelli boater hat for an appearance in early October, Russell’s bob was sleek and slicked. A slight tilt of the brim gives a glimpse of hair tucked behind the ear, while a blunt cut styled by Lux is on display from behind.

 

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At the second annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, Russell swapped her usual sleek styles for a slightly more tousled approach (above). Styled by Adir Abergel, the Loewe ambassador was the canvas for 1960s-esque flipped out ends and a side part that folded over into a half-bang just above the brow.

 

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Crowned in Cartier, Russell shows she can do updos, too. Stylist Sonny Molina smoothed her bob into one neat and elegant style to allow the diamond headpiece to shine. In this departure from Russell’s typical hair choices, we learn there is really nothing she can’t do (or ’do, as it were).

 

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The mastermind behind this glossy hairdo? Evanie Frausto, whose hairstyling work you may recognize from ultra-long locks or avant-garde imagery of Bella Hadid — but for this new beauty icon, it’s all about serving shapes. It’s safe to say Russell is partial to one side of her hair tucked behind her ear and the other left out, and here she strikes again with this signature setting.

With her transformative beauty looks, we can’t wait to see what how the Canadian rising star wears her hair next.

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When the world is blowing up, you have two choices: Blow up with it or find shelter. For me, shelter became hours of digesting Instagram infographics, mostly from Black women writing about racial gaslighting, anti-Blackness and, most gloriously, radical self-love. While I was reposting, championing and connecting with these women from around the globe, a voice inside of me kept saying “Radical means doing something that scares you.” So, I took a pair of scissors and began. Ten minutes in, not knowing what I was doing, I asked my little sister to finish the job. An hour later, horrified and crying over the keyboard after seeing my scalp for the first time in my life, I ordered my first wig.

It’s not that I regretted having shaved my head; it’s that I felt naked. My hair was completely damaged from years of perming, processing and being pulled tightly into braids. I had tried every home remedy to address the intense patches of dryness that would sometimes bleed when I scratched. I visited dermatologists. But, deep down, I knew that the big chop was a tried-and-true defence, just like rubbing Vicks on my chest is when I’m sick with a cold or a broken heart. Still, while waiting for my wig, I wore hats and scarves whenever I went grocery shopping. I wouldn’t answer any Zoom or FaceTime requests unless I was hiding under a hoodie. I felt like anyone who saw me bald knew that I was going through something big, and at times I couldn’t help but feel like a cliché: “Black girl messes up her hair so bad that she has to start over.”

Then, just before my birthday, my wig arrived. It was long and sleek and went all the way down to my butt. I felt like a sophisticated, serious adult who drinks coffee after dinner. In reality, I’m a burger-and-beer kind of girl. Until then, the most expensive thing I owned was my work laptop; suddenly I was wearing something that cost eight hundred dollars. The wig had an immediate effect on me. I felt powerful. It was like a cape, and with it, I could fly anywhere. “Tonight, I’m someone else,” I’d say to my friends and then flip my tresses over my shoulders like I’ve seen in the movies and order a martini.

Suddenly, I loved the process of getting ready for my Zoom calls. I would blast feel-good music and use spray and wax to melt the lace of the wig onto my forehead. I’d let it dry and then spend an additional 30 minutes styling my new strands. My definition of self-care used to be checking in with my therapist and taking my daily vitamins. But this new process and act of beautification had me feeling like a famous YouTuber being asked to walk viewers through her morning routine. It took a lot of care and patience. It forced me to spend quality time with myself in a way I hadn’t done in recent memory.

Three months later, I had seven wigs. They were all different styles, textures, colours and shapes. I felt especially Carrie Bradshaw in my blond wig — a daring choice for a woman who only wears black. It was thrilling. Soon, I stopped feeling watched; I felt seen. Getting ready continued to be a fun one-woman show I subjected everyone on my Instagram “close friends” list to. But taking off my wig at the end of the day and meeting myself, with vulnerability and patience, is when the healing really took place.

The first time you see your scalp, you should introduce yourself: “Hello, scalp, my name is….” After carefully removing my wig — always spraying the lace with warm water first and then rubbing, not pulling — I learned to take a moment to appreciate my bare scalp and how far I’d come. I learned to care for this part of my body in a way I hadn’t before. I fed it with moisturizer and homemade masks made of mashed avocado, eggs and oil. It didn’t last. Contrary to what I’d thought, my 4C hair grew back in the blink of an eye. I paid more attention to the little coils; I watched them shape-shift and curl. I felt confident going out as is. When my hair grew back enough that I was able to braid it into cornrows, I remembered to be gentle and not rush. I learned that my hair is not hard or tough. It is delicate, just like me.

This article first appeared in FASHION’s March issue. Find out more here. 

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How to prep your hair for a protective style

For optimal results, before a protective style is installed, curls should be cleansed, deep-conditioned and moisturized. “You want to address any dryness or itchiness in the scalp before your stylist does a protective style,” says Clara Amaguru, owner of Alara Hair Solutions in Burnaby, B.C. Begin with a clarifying shampoo followed by a moisturizing shampoo. Curls should then be coated with a hydrating deep conditioner and allowed to sit for 20 to 30 minutes — ideally under low heat to really “bake in” the moisture — before being rinsed out. “When you add heat, the cuticle of the hair opens up a bit, which allows the emollients and proteins to penetrate deeper,” says Brian Phillips, owner of worldSALON in Toronto.

He recommends being diligent about incorporating a good cleansing and conditioning routine well in advance of your salon appointment, before your hair is wrapped up and not easily accessible. Clean hair should then be stretched from root to tip — especially when it comes to tighter coils — with a blow-drying brush or wide-toothed comb attachment to make the braiding process that follows more manageable and to avoid tugging. Pre-stretching also helps eliminate fly- aways during plaiting and prevents frizz down the line, says Amaguru.

Tips for maintaining your style

“Maintenance is a big part of a protective style,” notes Amaguru. “If you don’t maintain your style, it won’t be protective anymore; instead, it will be damaging.” For sleeping, opt for a large frizz-reducing silk bonnet or scarf that can hold all of your faux hair.

“Moving around on a pillow all night wreaks havoc on protective styles,” says Phillips. And because extensions are susceptible to picking up lint, Amaguru warns against cotton. “I always keep my hair wrapped in silk until after I put my clothes on to minimize any rubbing or lint transfer,” she explains. Should you come across frizz at the root, reach for an edge tamer to keep hairs up top in check. There is great versatility in protective-styling ’dos, but be wary of excessive pulling or tension. “It eliminates the positive effects of protective styling,” notes Amaguru. “You want to minimize tension in and around the hairline because that’s the weakest part of your hair.”

The importance of scalp care

Good scalp care is key once your protective style has been installed, but skip the dry shampoos, says Phillips. “They give you that blast of something quick that feels good, but they don’t actually remove pollution residue and buildup.” While you should maintain weekly washing, a showerless cleanser designed specifically to detoxify the scalp is a good alternative. You can use a damp washcloth at the roots to pat the scalp clean or, as Phillips does to maintain his own locs, a damp shaving brush to gently scrub away buildup without creating a lot of frizz. Amaguru recommends using a light hair oil — look for formulations with ingredients like witch hazel, tea tree and vitamin E — post-cleanse to combat any winter dryness, irritation or itchiness you may experience.

What to expect when you remove your protective style

The recommended length of time to wear protective styles varies. Amaguru suggests one to two weeks for flat styles like cornrows, three to 10 weeks for braids and twists and eight weeks for weaves.

When you remove them, expect to find ample shedding (“normal shedding is 50 to 100 hairs a day, so imagine how much you’ll have lost after three weeks — up to 2,100 hairs,” shares Phillips), and follow up with a split-end trim as necessary to ensure that all your new growth isn’t in vain. “Hair strands are like a wishbone: They will continue to split right to your scalp if you let them,” explains Phillips. Lastly, get ready to reap the benefits of all this attention. “If you’ve been taking care of your scalp and oiling it, your hair should look fuller, more luxurious and healthier,” he says.

Below, discover five pro-recommended products for taking care of protective hairstyles.

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Noggin Oil

Wash

($20, nogginoil.com)

Skip the shower with Brian Phillips’ non-toxic cleansing Noggin Oil WASH spray. “Your whole head feels lighter after use as if you’ve washed your hair,” says Phillips.

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Adwoa Beauty

Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment

($51, Sephora)

Pre-appointment, prep your hair weekly with a penetrative deep conditioner under heat to lock in moisture before tucking it into your protective style.

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Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross

Edge Control

($12, Sephora)

Touch up frizziness at the scalp, smooth stray baby hairs and protect against breakage with this five-star paste.

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Design Essentials

Scalp & Skin Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief Treatment

($10, designessentials.com)

To address itching and tension pains, Clara Amaguru recommends this soothing aloe and tea tree oil scalp and skincare treatment.

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Satin Sleep XL Adjustable Bonnet XL Satin Bonnet

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Sleep peacefully and frizz-free with an extra large bonnet that will hold all of your hair overnight.

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Check out our Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver curly hair salon guides.

A condensed version of this article first appeared in FASHION’s November issue. Find out more here.

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Deep cleanse

The key to a ridiculously good wash-and-go? Start with a clarifying shampoo to create a totally clean foundation stripped of all buildup. “I always emphasize clarifying because it strips the hair of any product, oils, debris or dead skin cells—things that could affect the scalp and hair and lead to excessive dryness and breakage,” says Maegan Berment, founder of and chief stylist at Crowned Melanin Beauty in Winnipeg. “Once you have clarified and removed any buildup, your hair is now ready to accept moisture back into it,” adds Shelly Guerin, owner of Honey Curly Hair Studio in Calgary, who recommends a clarifier free of stripping detergents (a.k.a. sulfates). And take your time. “Give your scalp some love and attention,” advises Guerin. “You shouldn’t just be doing a two-minute scrub and then not washing it again for a while.” As for frequency, using a clarifying shampoo every seven to 10 days or every two weeks is a pro-recommended rule of thumb—it just depends on lifestyle. “Someone who is constantly layering products should clarify once a week,” says Berment, adding that you can always follow up with a moisturizing shampoo if you are worried that the process will leave your hair too parched. And if you want to do a gentler cleanse in between the deeper ones, perhaps due to working out or having looser waves and curls that tend to get weighed down quickly, a moisturizing shampoo or cleansing conditioner will be your friend.

Condition and detangle

One important thing to remember is that curl definition loves hydration and hydration starts with water. “We forget that water is moisture,” says Guerin. “It’s definitely the most important ingredient that we should be factoring in.” This means making sure that your hair is sopping wet when you’re applying the next step: a deep conditioner. “This helps the conditioner travel through the hair cuticles, which will result in less tension when it comes to detangling,” adds Berment. “Water also helps you avoid overusing product.” Once your hair is coated with conditioner, diligent detangling can begin. “I alternate between using my hands and a Denman brush or wide-toothed comb,” says Berment, who sections clients’ hair with clips during the process, especially those with thick locks. “I’ll go in with my fingers and pull apart any single-strand knots.” Once hair is knot-free (note: detangling to the roots will aid in elongating your curls), let your deep conditioner sit for a bit to help hair retain as much moisture as possible before rinsing it thoroughly. Afterwards, it’s time for a leave-in. “A leave-in conditioner seals in all the moisture from your conditioning and detangling and also keeps hair soft for styling,” notes Berment.

Style

Depending on your curl pattern, your mileage from curl-defining products and techniques may vary, meaning there may be more steps needed. Both hairstylists recommend a water-based gel layered over your leave-in conditioner for amplifying springy curls and coils (“Tighter curls tend to have more moisture needs, and gels retain the most,” says Guerin) and a lightweight volumizing foam or mousse for looser curl patterns, which are prone to being weighed down. Again, don’t underestimate the importance of water: “Work in small sections, and rake your product through super-wet hair with either your fingers or a hair tool, like a Denman brush,” says Berment. (Tip: Keep your stylers in your shower so you can easily add more water as you go.) If your hair is especially dry or you live in a dry climate, Berment suggests taking the extra step of adding an oil-based topper (particularly if you have thick, tighter textures). For example, a moisturizing curl cream will help stop water from evaporating. And on the subject of tightly wound hair: It can sometimes clump together and seem undefined, which means a regular finger-raking process might not cut it. Other tried-and-true techniques? Shingling (applying a curl product through each curl to separate and smooth), finger coiling (twirling small sections of hair with a curl definer using your fingers) and two-strand twists (separating mini sections of product-coated hair into two pieces and wrapping them around each other as tightly as possible; hair is unravelled once it’s fully dry). Time-consuming, yes. But the results are beyond.

Dry

Guerin and Berment recommend using a hood dryer. The dome-shaped tool’s controlled heat reduces overall drying time and won’t blow hair around, allowing defined curls to set very quickly for a polished final look. There are many compact, portable options on the market, but if that’s not feasible, simply air-drying or using a diffuser attachment will do the job. And don’t touch. “Let your hair completely dry so you don’t disturb the curl pattern—you’ll get more longevity,” says Berment.

Extend

A good wash-and-go can take some time, so it’s helpful to know how to make your style last until the next washday comes around. Wearing a silk or satin bonnet at night will protect your mane from frizz-inducing friction while you sleep. It also helps retain moisture in the hair, notes Guerin. If your curls look a bit crushed come morning, reach for a fine-mist spray bottle filled with water or water mixed with a light conditioner for a quick refresh. (Berment personally loves cocktailing water and hydrating rosewater.) “Don’t oversaturate the hair,” she advises. “Just dampen it enough to make it flexible again.”

Reset, moisturize and style

This curated list of hair products and tools will help you master your next wash-‘n’-go.

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Malibu C

Un-Do-Goo

($18, Walmart)

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LUS

Scalp Scrubber

($20, LUS)

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PrettyKind

Curl Defining Conditioner

($29, PrettyKind)

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Drybar

Hold Me Hair Clips

($25, Sephora)

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Denman

Original 7-Row Brush

($29, Trade Secrets)

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Up North Naturals

Go-2 Hydrating Hair Milk

($19, Up North Naturals )

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DevaCurl

Frizz-Fighting Volumizing Foam

($38, Chatters)

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Uncle Funky’s Daughter

Curly Magic Curl Stimulator

($35, Cloré Beauty Supply)

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CurlShoppe

Butter Twist Pudding

($18, Curly Girl Shop)

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Conair

Pro Style Bonnet Dryer

($159, Amazon)

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Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross

Satin Cap

($29, Sephora)

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Segbeauty

Hair Spray Bottle

($19, Amazon)

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This article first appeared in FASHION’s October issue. Find out more here.

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