Hair
Ponytail Hairstyles to Help You Beat The Heat
Stay cool and maintain that chic style with these fresh takes on the classic ‘do.
The Foolproof Way to Air-Dry Your Hair
Save time and energy in the a.m. with these pro tricks for getting a heat-free style that maximizes your natural texture.
The Beauty Products Every Woman Should Own
Why waste time browsing the aisles when our beauty editors have done the legwork for you? Over Real Simple's 15 years, thousands of cosmetics have come through our doors—these 23 stand the test of time. Each product—from shampoo to lipstick—has been crowned road-test winner at least once.
How to Create a Rope Braid Updo (It’s Easier Than You Think)
Prepping for the holidays is hard. From school parties to family gatherings, the last thing on your mind is your hair, which is why this updo is the perfect solution for looking pulled together fast without much effort. No time to wash? No problem—this style works great on dirty hair and even helps conceal oily roots.
How to Make an Easy and Elegant Low Bun
Using only three products (hairspray, an elastic, and bobby pins) you probably already have in your bathroom, follow these easy steps so you can whip up a simple, yet super-sophisticated updo in under five minutes.
How to Curl Your Hair With a Flat Iron
Here, how to master those laidback beachy waves by using your flatiron—and without spending a ton of time in front of the mirror.
These 2 Items Turned Me Into a Blow-Out Expert
And saved me thousands of dollars at the salon.
The Travel Hair Dryer So Good I Used It Every Day for a Year
It weighs just one pound.
Why Everyone Should Get a Blind Haircut at Least Once
Hair, for many women (including myself), acts as a security blanket. Tell me you’re going to cut an inch, and I hesitate; tell me you’re going to cut more than five inches, and I would bolt from the salon chair. That’s where the blind haircut comes in. Admittedly, I am (was) very attached to the length of my hair (that touched my butt). But then Dove celebrity hairstylist, Mark Townsend, got his hands on it and worked his magic.
The Inexpensive Brush That Saved My Hair for Good
The miracle brush I can’t believe I didn’t know about.