Paris Hilton Haircut Help!

Question: I am an at-home mom with 3 kids.  I try to be current without looking like I try too hard and I (think!) I have held up pretty well for 42 years - most would guess me to be at least a few years younger.  With that in mind, I am ready for a change [...]

Ask an Expert: Hot Combing/Pressing Your Hair

Question: I was wondering if hot combing would work for me so I tried it, however, the hot combing style doesn’t last on my hair for more than two days, my ends are also very resistant. Is it because it was done incorrectly or it needs to be done more frequently? My hair is typical African [...]

Which Chi for Posh Perfection?

“Ok, I took the plunge and got Posh’s haircut, but my hair is curly and I still need a flat iron. Should I use the little Chi iron or the one inch?”  - Caitlyn via telephone
Hello Caitlyn - congrats on the new ‘do, I’m sure it looks fabulous! To keep this new look in Posh [...]

Do I Need a Humectant?

“I’m going on a trip to Miami and it’s very hot and humid there. I love the sunshine, but whenever I go there I have very bad hair days. I never know what to put on my hair in that weather. Should I use a humectant or an anti-humectant? What is the difference?” - Betsy, via email
Hi Betsy! I have [...]

My Flat Iron Plates Don’t Match Up

Question:
My flat iron plates don’t match up, is that normal? I bought the FHI Pink Flat iron and the plates don’t touch, is it supposed to be this way? - Crystal

Answer:
It’s totally normal!

We have noticed that not all of the flat irons on the market have plates that match up exactly when you close them. [...]

My Color-Treated Hair is Dull!

Question:
I have dry, color-treated hair that looks dull. What products will work for me to make my hair look healthy and keep the color looking good? I don’t want my color to oxidize, it cost me a lot! - Karen via email

Answer:
As you know, dry hair that is also color treated needs special attention. You [...]

A Curling Iron That’s COOL…

Question:
I need to find a good curling iron, can you recommend one?  - Vivian via email

Answer:
Right now I’m loving the Tourmaline Nano-Ceramic curling irons from Bed Head, they are some of the best curling irons I’ve seen, and I’ve seen plenty! The Bed Head curling irons have Tourmaline technology that generates about a bazillion negative [...]

Can I use a Maxiglide on ethnic or relaxed hair?

Question:
“I am African American with thick, relaxed hair. Can the Maxiglide straighten my ethnic hair type? Will the ’steam’ frizz this type of hair?”
- Tammie via email

Answer:
You can definitely use the Maxiglide Flat Iron on ethnic or relaxed hair. I recommend using it on dry hair along with a thermal protectant to lightly coat [...]