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Hair is either a blessing, a curse, or somewhere in between.
But with whatever it is, there’s always a way to improve, style, and manage it. And whether that’s through styling hacks or using the right product, the hair care tips are almost endless.
I’ve always had long, thick, and fine hair, which can make it a bit interesting to care for. Fine hair means you have thin strands which also means your hair gets tangled up easily. And when there’s a lot of it, combing out your bedhead can be an interesting task. But thankfully I’ve found great hair care tips that have made it a lot simpler.
And no matter what type of hair you have, there’s always a hack or a fix for keeping it under control. So check out these awesome lists of hair care tips and styling hacks and see what works for you!
31 Charts That’ll Help You Have the Best Hair of Your Life
Buzzfeed seems to be the master of creating great helpful lists, hence why you’ll be seeing quite a few of their articles in here. But I especially love this infographic on Thin vs. Thick Hair. It shows you exactly what you need to know about each type, how to take care of thick or thin hair, and what to avoid so you don’t damage it.
See the rest of the awesome charts on hair care tips here!
Update: The original page from Cool Blades no longer exists.
26 Lazy Girl Hairstyling Hacks
I picked this specific hairstyle from their list because it really is easy. Whether your hair is straight or curly, it’s a quick hairdo that looks so pretty!
Bonus Hair Care Tips from Buzzfeed’s Article:
- Apply dry shampoo the night before if you don’t have time the next morning to wash. It’ll keep it oil free and give it volume.
- Use a toothbrush with hairspray for flyaways. It’s an easy fix and keeps those small strands under control.
See the rest of their lazy girl hairstyles here!
9 Genius Tips to Save Color-Damaged Hair
I love this infographic that Buzzfeed found on ingredients for hair masks. They’re awesome for strengthening your hair strands, giving your hair a nice shine, and moisturizing your dry scalp.
See the rest of the hair care tips for colored hair here.
17 Useful Hair Tricks for Anyone that Uses a Hair Straightener
My favorite straightener tips from this article:
- The highest you should ever set your flat iron should be 365°F, but if you have fine hair, the temperature should stay around 300 and 325 degrees. Now why is this important? Well hair burns at 451°F, so it’s important to keep that heat at a good temperature.
- Know what hair straightener to use. Ceramic allows for an even distribution of heat, and has a lower potential to burn hair. Just make sure it’s fully ceramic because ceramic plating can chip and snag hair. Titanium heats up and transfers heat faster than ceramic. There is less potential to damage your hair, unless you leave it on your hair too long. And use tourmaline if you want shinier, straighter, and less frizzy hair. You get this from the crystalline minerals that are crushed up and used to coat the plates of the straightener.
Read more hair straightening tricks from Buzzfeed here!
18 Life-Changing Hacks for Curly Hair
Here are a few of my favorite hair care tips for curly hair from this article:
- Before you step into the shower, go ahead and apply a deep conditioner. Then get a shower cap and tuck it all in. While you’re washing your body, the steam from the shower will help the moisture from the conditioner to soak up and lock into your hair. Then you can finish up and wash out your hair as normal.
- Instead of a towel, use a T-shirt to wring your hair out. The T-shirt will help prevent tangles and frizz, but a towel will take in too much moisture from your hair and cause frizziness. Also, the T-shirt will keep your curls smooth once completely dry.
Read more hair care tips for curly hair from Cosmopolitan here!
6 Beauty Hacks to Make You Look Like a Million Dollars
Lifehack found this awesome infographic from Ogle School. It shares some awesome hair care tips like using apple cider vinegar for shampoo buildup, mixing equal parts of lemon juice and water to lighten up your hair, and even using a full egg for a mask to treat damaged hair.
Update: Article from Lifehack no longer exists.
27 Tips and Tricks to Get the Perfect Ponytail
Buzzfeed created an awesome list of cute ponytail hairstyles (both easy and complex). I saw this one and found it simple enough to do, and it really pulled together my look.
See more of Buzzfeed’s ponytail tips!
Update: Original page from Cosmopolitan no longer exists.
15 Myths We Have All Believed and the Truth Behind Them
A few of these tips surprised me! I had always been told that cutting the ends of your hair (the split ends) would make it grow longer. It never made sense to me, but I went with it because everyone was telling me that. Turns out, it’s not true (I knew it!)
Read more of the reasons for the hair myths and truths here!
18 Ingenious Hair Hacks for the Gym
Having long hair, this post came as a huge help. Getting hair in my face while exercising isn’t one of my favorite pastimes, so finding a few hairstyles from this list was great!
Check out more hairstyles for the gym by Buzzfeed here!
Update: Original page from Fashercise no longer exists.
27 Underrated Hair Products that Actually Work
Now I love lists of products that can help me get healthier more manageable hair. And Buzzfeed curated an awesome list.
One of the products that stood out to me was the Devacurl Ultra Defining Gel (what the girl in the photo above used). Now I may not have her hair type, but I know plenty of you out there do. The girl just let her hair air dry with the product in and got an amazing finish. No damaging curling irons needed.
Check out more of these awesome products shown by Buzzfeed here!
23 Braid Tutorials That Are Deceptively Easy
Braids are my go-to right now since they’re quick but beautiful. And I especially love the crown braids; it reminds me of a milkmaid braid and it’s a great way to keep long hair up when it’s hot out.
Check out the rest of the awesome braid styles from Buzzfeed here!
29 Hairstyling Hacks Every Girl SHould Know
You know how bobby pins never seem to stay? Well no more! All you have to do is spray your pins with hairspray and dry shampoo, shake in a paper towel to distribute the hairspray/dry shampoo, and start pinning your hair. A super simple hair styling tip!
Take a look at the rest of the 29 Hairstyling Hacks by Buzzfeed here!
Update: The original site for the infographic no longer exists.
20 of the Best Hair Tips You’ll Ever Read
Make sure to only condition the bottom ½ to ¾ of your hair. Your scalp already produces oils which means your hair by the roots will become oily much faster. So if you want your clean hair to last longer, then make sure you avoid the scalp.
Read more of the hair care tips from Listotic here!
29 Products That Make Thin Hair Look Super Thick
This article has some pretty good tips, but here’s my favorite!
This is probably a lifesaver (hair saver?) for many people when brushing their wet hair. This brush helps to prevent hair-breakage and damage and de-tangles your hair a lot faster. Definitely a must have to keep more of your lovely locks around.
You can find The Wet Brush Here (not sponsored).
Also, make sure to check out the rest of the thin hair care tips and products here!
101 Braids for a Bad Hair Day
Now I don’t always wake up with bad hair, but when I do, I really appreciate this twisted crown style. Again, it keeps my hair out of my face, but still lets my hair fall down. You can check out the hairstyle tutorial here!
19 Effective Tips for Hair Growth
Now if you’re trying to grow out your hair, then this is a great infographic. It gives you some awesome ideas for lengthening your hair quickly.
You can see the rest of the hair care tips here!
17 Incredible Beauty Products That Cost Less Than $5
Now I’m all about great deals and this one sounds awesome. Instead of deep conditioning your hair and leaving it in for 20 minutes (who has time for that when they’re in a rush?), you can get Aussie 3-Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner and have it done a lot fast. A seriously great product for a pretty good price.
Check out of the rest of Buzzfeed’s $5 finds and hair care tips here!
Update: The original site for this hair tip no longer exists.
5 Easy Hair Hacks You’ll Be Glad You Learned This Summer
Whether you’re going to the beach or not, you can get some awesome beach waves by twisting your hair and then using a blow dryer to heat up your hair. A super simple and fast hairdo!
Here’s the rest of Popsugar’s cute hairstyle ideas!
21 Extremely Useful Curling Iron Tricks Everyone Should Know
I thought this hair hack was pretty clever. If you want to curl your hair with a curling wand but don’t want to spend the money on one, you can just use a screwdriver! And while the original page with this styling hack no longer exists, here’s another tutorial that also shows you how to do it.
21 Hair Hacks Every Girl Should Know
Now if you’re someone that gets split ends easily, then this is a great hair care tip for you. Just twist 2 pieces of your hair, take some scissors, and cut off the strands that stick out. Done!
Update: The original page no longer exists
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
Thanks for sharing all this great info with the how-to’s!
Very informative. I love to use homemade treatments.
These hair tips look amazing. And recently I have been trying to learn how to style my own hair. Can’t wait to try this one. Thank you so much for sharing Silas and Grace.
People in my area are oblivious to the fact that shampoos that grow your hair faster and longer (obviously with no sulfates, no parabens and no DEA) exist. Folks can now experience longer hair and attain more options. Undoubtedly worth looking up.
If you’re talking about hair loss, damaged hair, avoiding skin disorders, fast hair growth, hair and scalp care generally, almost the same ideas apply.
In general, you have to steer clear of hair products and treatments that use chemicals like parabens, DEA and sulfates.
What’s good for your hair is good for your skin all the same.
For obvious reasons the content above is spot on for various reasons. It avoids the usual errors and mistakes too many fall into: utilizing ineffective alternatives. Keep up the great content!
Most people don’t know that shampoos that grow your hair faster and longer (obviously with no sulfates, no parabens, no DEA) exist. Individuals can now have longer hair and possess more options. Undoubtedly worth considering.
Whether you’re studying alopecia, damaged hair, preventing scalp disorders, hair growth, hair health more often than not, similar thoughts actualize.
As a general rule, you want to stay away from hair treatments and products that include chemicals such as parabens, DEA and sulfates.
What’s healthy for your hair is beneficial for your skin all the same.
Obviously your content above is so accurate for various reasons. It steers away from the common mistakes and errors too many fall into- using horrible alternatives. Greatly appreciated!
Wow, that’s a lot of awesome hair care tips indeed. I would need months to try everything described here!
Thank you so much Cara! 🙂
Definitely learned some new styling tricks. Thanks for sharing!
I have very thin hair from dyeing my hair a lot over many years and from being over processed in one night and from genetics what can I do to repair my hair and make it thick and make it grow, I really want longer thicker hair