How to Get the Most Out of Your Leave-In Conditioner


Updated 07/22/10 6:30 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Use Leave-In Conditioner

Whether you're looking for help with detangling or frizz, there are a profusion of leave-in conditioners available — from volumizing to softening curls to heat-protecting. After figuring out which one will work for your hair type (try a light spray for fine hair, a cream for thicker hair), simply squeeze out excess water after your regular shampoo and conditioner regimen. Lightly towel dry and Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Kérastase Resistance Substance Constructive Leave-In Conditioner


Updated 02/03/10 1:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Review of Kérastase Resistance Substance Constructive Leave-in Conditioner

The good news? The end of cold weather is approaching. The bad news? Perhaps your hair has taken a beating. Recently reader DCStar tried out Kérastase Resistance Substance Constructive Leave-In Conditioner ($28), a treatment that helps improve damaged hair. Here's what she thought: Kérastase never disappoints, in my opinion, and this product fits right in with my high expectations. After Read more

Beauty Mark It! A Leave-In Conditioner


Updated 02/19/08 3:31 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Beauty Mark It! A Leave-In Conditioner

While I have been taking great care to rehydrate my dry skin for Spring, my hair is looking sorely neglected. The ends are in desperate need of a trim, but I'm almost embarrassed to let my stylist see my hair like this! I need to revive my hair, fast, and I've decided that the best way is to add a great leave-in conditioner to my routine, like this Phyto 7 Daily Hydrating Botanical Cream. So I Read more

Leave-In Conditioners For Your Luxe Locks, Part II


Updated 04/26/07 12:02 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Leave-in hair conditioners are practically a necessity for summer. They are saviors after a dehydrating dunk in the ocean or pool and they help keep hair nourished in the heat, humidity and blazing sunshine. If you don't already have one, I think you'll really like at least one of these! Kiehl's Leave - In Hair Conditioner With Panthenol and Coconut Oil, $30, is a delightful smelling Read more

Leave-In Conditioners For Your Luxe Locks, Part I


Updated 05/03/07 6:28 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Leave-in conditioners are great for the summertime when your hair is wet more than usual. Simply wash your hair, spritz anywhere from three to six sprays depending on the length of your hair, brush and go! Not only do leave in conditioners help to detangle your hair, but they also help keep your lovely locks soft, shiny, healthy...and they smell great too! Terax Life Drops Leave-In Protein Read more

Cold Winter - Dry Hair


Updated 10/05/11 1:21 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Cold Winter - Dry Hair

Now that it's cold outside and you've got the heat pumping inside, your hair must be screaming for moisture. Here's a great tip I learned from my hair dresser. Whether your hair is dry to begin with, or just dry during the winter, choose a shampoo and conditioner that's recommended for permed or color treated hair. Even if you don't have a perm or highlights you can take advantage of the hair Read more

3 Easy Ways to Spare Your Hair While Swimming


Updated 05/25/12 9:17 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Protect Hair While Swimming

Swimming season is upon us, and while it's a fun (even athletic) activity, the tangled, frizzed-out hair that can result is decidedly not. Chemicals in pool water can wreak havoc on your strands, while salt water from the ocean has drying effects. There are a few things you can do, though, to keep your summertime style from looking gnarly, dude. To find out more, just keep reading. Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Grown-up Detangler That Multitasks


Updated 05/14/12 1:49 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Review

If you're constantly grappling with knots, breakage, or constant frizz, here's a product to tear at your heartstrings. While Johnson's No More Tangles may have been your go-to product of the past, it's time to give a big welcome hello to your newest big-girl hair product. The It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product ($17) is a leave-in conditioner that actually manages to stand up to all the Read more

6 Ways to Look Better Without Spending a Cent


Updated 04/30/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

6 Ways to Look Better For Free

Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost a thing. There are plenty of ways to look better without spending a single penny. We talked with top dermatologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and estheticians to score their secrets for looking your best for the best price of all: free. Read their tips here. Read more