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SheFinds | The ‘Wispy Bangs’ Hairstyle You Should Ask For This Fall Because It’s So Flattering

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If you’re looking for a fresh, easy to style and timelessly flattering new cut to celebrate the changing of the seasons, look no further! When it comes to the biggest hair trends of 2022, and one that dominated BeautyTok this fall especially, wispy curtain bangs come to mind. Adding a bouncy, eyebrow-grazing fringe to long layers, is a tried-and-true way to add volume, movement and fullness to fine, thin, thick or curly hair.

With that said, here are tips regarding wispy curtain bangs, and how to rock the look for each hair type. Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Gina here!

SheFinds | 3 Life-Changing Expert Hair Tips To Boost Volume And Shine Over 40

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One inevitable part of aging is losing hair or volume over time, but with a healthy diet, ample hydration, the right haircare products and regular upkeep, it is certainly possible to maintain shiny, bouncy tresses over 40. We reached out to professional hair stylists and experts for three hair styling and care tips that can bring instant volume and shine to lifeless, dry or flat hair. Read on for insight, tips and suggestions from Gina Rivera here!

SheFinds | 3 Unflattering Haircuts That Age You Instantly Over 40

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Here’s the truth about your hair and aging: you should choose any haircut or style that makes you feel amazing. All hair is different, all personalities are different, and there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to styling. But maybe you’ve been feeling lately like your current hair style isn’t YOU anymore. Whether you’ve outgrown your old look and are bored with it or you feel like the cut itself is leaving your hair looking more limp and lifeless and want to achieve more volume in your hair, you may feel like it’s time for an update and a nice change. Great — but the first thing you probably shouldn’t do is run to your salon with a photo of a celebrity sporting a cutting-edge style.

If you are trying to maintain a fresh look, keep reading to learn about the three haircuts it can help to avoid, here!

Prose | Claw Clip Hairstyles for Thick Hair

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Whoever said those with thick hair can’t use claw clips have never met the right claw clip hairstyles for thick hair. The hairstyling staple can tame any mane—most notably fuller, thicker hair types—with a simple gather and grasp. But there are a few things to keep in mind when reaching for the accessory, so we enlisted the help of Gina Rivera, Phenix founder and celebrity stylist, for a few claw clip lessons, including a trio of easy-to-follow tutorials to achieve the look at home. Read on here for a crash course on your new favorite hair clips!

Gina Rivera’s Tip of the Week: How to Style Using a Claw Clip

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Accessories are great for summer and one of my favorites is the Claw Clip. Here’s my recommendation for using a Claw Clip when getting ready for your next outing:⁠
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  • Try different styles with the Claw Clip by pulling the hair back in sections. A favorite of mine is half up and half down.⁠
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  • Consider creating a French twist and securing with a Claw Clip. Allow the hair at the top of the clip to cascade over the clip creating a fun and messy look.⁠
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  • Pony tails can be a great option for the claw clip. Just pull the hair together at the nape of the neck and twist twice. Then, cover the twist and allow the ponytail to flow out of the top of the claw clip⁠
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  • Never pull the hair overly tight when using a Claw Clip because the stress placed on the hair may result in breakage.⁠
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  • Always use a good wet line to ensure the hair is hydrated when using accessories.

Mane Addicts | Which Hair Products to Pack When You Are Headed Out on a Beach Vacation

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The only part about a beach vacation that isn’t fun? Packing. As veteran travelers, we know the struggle is real, especially when faced with the dreaded carry-on-only travel. So, we’re taking the stress out of your next trip by having 20 pros give us their favorite products to pack when they skip town. Keep reading for the best hair products to pack for a beach vacation!