Tools & Techniques

Save time and energy in the a.m. with these pro tricks for getting a heat-free style that maximizes your natural texture.

And saved me thousands of dollars at the salon.

As the temperatures start to rise, the desire to use our hot tools starts to fall. Here, five new products for more good hair days with less time spent in front of the mirror—score!

Everyone’s idea of the perfect curl is different. Here, the best tool to help you achieve all your curl goals without getting burned.

As magazine editors, lots of products—from makeup and hair tools, to cleaning supplies and organizational products, to gardening gadgets and even toilet paper (yes, toilet paper!)—make their way across our desks. Some fall flat, others generate temporary buzz, and a select few become staples in our lives. And when we realized that some of these products have become items we simply cannot live without, we knew it was time to share the wealth with our loyal readers. Here, we present you with our editors’ all-time favorite items.

Fine-haired women, rejoice. By making this (simple!) hair-washing tweak today, you'll be one step closer to soft, bouncy, shiny, smooth, and static-free hair tomorrow. 

This unfussy ‘do—no brush or mirror required—is easy to style on the fly, whether you’re traveling to the office or taking off on a weekend getaway.

No soap necessary.

Not feeling so foxy about your silver strands? Keep the renegades under control with these expert camouflaging techniques.

With the help of our how-tos, ’60s-inspired beauty styles are easy to create.