Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. William Truswell, ...

Researching the best hair growth products can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re worried about thinning patches or increased shedding. But as with much of skin and hair care, having accurate ...

The best way to wash your hair depends on your hair type and other factors. Signs you may need to wash your hair more often include product buildup and greasy hair. Choose shampoo based on your hair ...

Regular trims are essential to any healthy hair routine, but if you want to speed up the growth process, you’ve probably wondered: Does hair grow faster when you cut it? The answer isn’t as ...

A new experimental scalp treatment called clascoterone has shown strong results in helping reduce male-pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia, or AGA). Experts call the results ...

More than just dead matter, hair is an archive of your body’s secrets. By Simar Bajaj At once deeply personal and publicly scrutinized, hair sits at the boundary between biology and identity. Few ...

Hair type refers to the natural pattern and texture of your hair. Many people classify hair based on a modified version of the Andre Walker Hair Typing System, developed in the 1990s by Oprah ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? If your hair has started to thin, it's only natural to want to take action ...

Hair breakage isn’t fun for anyone. The split ends, the frizzy dry feeling of your hair and your scalp, and the strands snapping off randomly is annoying at best and can cause serious hair problems at ...

Want longer, healthier hair without greasy build-up? Learn how to make flaxseed hair gel at home and explore the best flaxseed styling products to buy. As a Black woman with thick hair, one of my ...

If you have a wavy hair type and decided you want to start styling your natural waves, welcome! Ahead is a fun journey learning about what your hair loves and hates, but in the end, you'll establish ...