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SFGATE | How to do an apple cider vinegar hair rinse

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Apple cider vinegar is having a moment when it comes to health and wellness trends. While many people are all over it for its purported benefits to help with everything from your blood sugar to bloating and acid reflux, it’s also making the rounds in the beauty world for what it can supposedly do to boost the health and appearance of your hair. Experts actually are backing up this claim, even recommending DIY solutions and products on the market to help reveal stronger, shinier hair.

Here, a hairstylist and a dermatologist break it all down.

Gina Rivera’s Tip of the Week: Selecting the Right Brunette Shade

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This year, regardless of the warmer season, we’re seeing all types of brunette shades heavily trending. No longer is this a shade for cool weather. If you’re considering brunette, here’s my tip for selecting the right shades:

  • Always make sure to work with your salon professional who can assist with identifying the right shade for your skin tone.
  • Taken into consideration both skin tone and eye color which will help to determine if you should go with warm or cool tones.
  • For a more natural look, go no more than two shades away from your natural color.
  • Consider how much dimension you would like (Hint: More dimension may require the use of multiple shades applied using different techniques).
  • Discuss with your Salon Professional how much maintenance various shades will require and determine what works for your lifestyle.
  • Have a wonderful time looking amazing!

SHEfinds | Professional Hair Stylists Say These 2 Short, Flirty Haircuts Will Take Years Off Of Your Face

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What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with a fresh haircut? As the weather warms up, you may be dreaming of a shorter, breezier style to stay cool. Luckily, there are plenty of close-cropped options that will not only make you look more on trend than ever, but will also take years off of your face.

To discover the best short, flirty haircuts for older women to rock this summer, we checked in with hair stylist Gina Rivera, owner of Phenix Salon Suites. She pointed out two in particular that are perfect for looking and feeling younger than ever: read the details here!

The Everygirl | 5 Haircuts For Square Face Shapes, According to Celebrity Hairstylists

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Forget scrolling the internet, comparing your face shape to someone else’s, and trying to choose the haircut that will suit you best. Read on to learn about haircuts for square faces from the best of the best (AKA celebrity hairstylists) so you know what to ask for the next time your bum is in the salon chair, here!

Total Beauty | Summer Hair Care Products Hairstylists Consider Must-Haves

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Whether in person or online, shopping for hair care products can be overwhelming. Often what works for one person won’t work for another. But that isn’t always the case. In fact, during the hot and sweaty months of summer most of us want to keep it light and fresh by cutting down on products as much as possible. That still begs the question: Which ones are worth adding to our carts?

Turns out, if you choose wisely, summer hair care essentials will work well across the board. Keep reading for a look at the conditioning, frizz-fighting and color-protecting products top hairstylists swear will work for everyone.

InStyle | These Leave-In-Conditioners Will Leave Your Strands Smooth and Oh-So-Hydrated

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Leave-in conditioners are much like that daily espresso pick-me-up, but for your hair—it can add a boost of hydration, heat protection, and volumizing benefits to hair—bringing it back to life. However, a simple internet search on leave-in products can lead you to thousands of different choices with different benefits and ingredients to boot, making it hard to find the one that is just right! 

To help uncomplicate the selection process, we found hairstylist-approved leave-in conditioners for all hair types, plus tips on how to use a leave-in conditioner, if it’s your first time. Here are the 13 best leave-in conditioners for every hair type, texture, or formula preference.