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The Everygirl | 15 Hair Trends That Will Reign Supreme in 2023

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With the new year around the corner, everyone is thinking about how they will upgrade their wellness routine, rearrange their home decor, reinvent their career, and maybe the easiest update of all: refresh their hair. If 2022 showed us anything, it’s that beauty trends make more than just statements, they shape pop culture—from Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut nails to Kendall Jenner’s copper hair—and we don’t expect that to change as we enter the new year.

Hair stylists everywhere are predicting 2023 hair trends before the clock strikes midnight, and we had to see what the hype is about, so we reached out to Gina Rivera to hear all about the hair trends we can expect to see in the next 12 months.

If this is the year you want to confidently rock a new style or you love switching up your look with the trends, these are the 15 2023 hair trends you need to save for your stylist!

Bustle | Beauty Experts Say These Cheap Things On Amazon Are Pure Genius

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Walking around a beauty store can be incredibly daunting, especially when you catch a glimpse of a price tag or two. Luckily, some of the best beauty and skincare products are actually super affordable. If you want to upgrade your look without spending a fortune on ingredients you don’t recognize, you’re in luck. Learn about the top discount picks and the products Gina recommends to her clients here!

InStyle | The Most Gorgeous Hairstyles for Women Over 50, According to Celebrity Stylists

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There’s a dated misconception that women over the age of 50 have to have short hair. But, news flash: There are plenty of different hairstyles of varying lengths that look fabulous on women of all ages. While pixie cuts and bobs beautifully frame a mature face, so can lobs, medium-length cuts, and long, back-grazing strands.

The point is: Don’t let your age determine what you can and can’t do with your hair. But, if that simple reminder isn’t enough, perhaps hearing from some of the industry’s top celebrity hairstylists will do the trick.

Find 13 cool hairstyles for women over 50, according to Gina, here!

Sunday Edit | 10 Beauty Trend Predictions for 2023, According to Experts

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Just as with fashion, beauty trends come and go — and it always seems to be cyclical with the changing years. This is true in all areas of beauty — skincare, haircare, makeup, you name it. What’s in one year may very well be out in the next, or even within a handful of months, and much of this is determined by the seasons. 

We’re seeing trends come from makeup artists and amateur creators alike — and we have Instagram and TikTok to thank for that. It’s much easier for a certain trend to catch on and there always seems to be a new trend right behind it.

If you’re hoping to get ahead of the crowd and capitalize on beauty trends even before they’ve caught on with everyone else, here’s what beauty professionals believe will be most popular in 2023.

Huda Beauty | Do Bond-Building Haircare Products Live Up To The Hype?

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You fuel your body with nutritious foods and apply skincare products that lend to a hydrated, glowing complexion. In fact, there’s a good chance you carefully curate what goes into your body and onto your skin since both are technically investments in your well-being. 

But what about your hair? Is your shower and vanity stocked with bottles and tubs of hair care products that help your strands look and feel strong, shiny, and healthy? Ahead, we’re exploring the topic of bond-building haircare products, a new-ish beauty category that’s all about creating healthier hair from the inside out. 

This category of hair care products come in a variety of formulations, including shampoos, deep conditioners, and leave-in treatments activated by heat styling. “Bond-building products are building blocks that help strengthen the hair from the inside out, preventing the hair from becoming more damaged,” explains Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites. 

Read the details on bond-building haircare here!

Well + Good | If Aerosol Dry Shampoo Is Giving You the Ick, Here Are 8 Non-Aerosol Dry Shampoos That Professional Hairstylists Swear By

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Unlike their aerosol counterparts, non-aerosol dry shampoos typically come in the form of a loose powder or paste that can be sprinkled or puffed onto the roots of hair to absorb oil and sweat. Not only do non-aerosol dry shampoos absorb oil even better than the aerosol sprays do, they also boost hair’s volume (a huge selling point for folks with fine strands) and are easier to travel with. Not too shabby, right?

As with most beauty products, some brands and products stand out from the rest. Professional hairstylists were consulted here for their favorite non-aerosol dry shampoos on the market that are guaranteed to give you all the style, without the spray. Read on for Gina’s recommendations!