Hitting the big 4-0 is a major accomplishment, and what better way to celebrate than a fresh, new ‘do for fall? We reached out to professional hair stylists for two classic, go-to and still so trendy haircuts that can instantly provide volume to aging hair and maintain that youthful glow and essence at any age. The best hairstyles will elegantly frame your features and be voluminous, so we checked in with experts to learn more about two specific cuts— a lob with curtain bangs and a side-parted, layered pixie— to help you find inspiration before you hit the salon. Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites.
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Prose | 6 Winter Haircare Tips
Holiday movies, cuddling with hot cocoa on the couch, oversized wool sweaters—there’s a lot of good that comes with the winter season. But our hair tells a different story. In short, winter isn’t the kindest to our strands. So, we enlisted the help of Phenix Founder and Celebrity Stylist Gina Rivera for the winter haircare tips she and her clients live by. Read 6 tips for winter haircare here!
Real Simple | Stylists Say the U-Shaped Cut Is the Secret to Faking Thicker Hair
Fine hair can be, well, not so fine to style sometimes. It’s especially tricky when you’re thinking about implementing layers into your hair—should you go for more movement or less? Choppy layers or one length? The latest layered haircut trend making the social media rounds—dubbed the U-shaped haircut—is ideal for faking the appearance of maximum volume. Find out why the U-shape will have U-sold here!
SheFinds | 25 Hairstyles For Thin, Fine Hair: These Are The Best Ones
Whether you have naturally fine hair or are experiencing thinner tresses with age, there are luckily plenty of ways to create movement in your ‘do. We checked in with professional hair stylists and hair experts for 25 haircut ideas and celebrity reference pics to take with you to your next salon visit.
Medium | Female Founders: Gina Rivera of Phenix Salon Suites On The Five Things You Need To Thrive and Succeed as a Woman Founder
People | These Are The 9 Best Rice Water Shampoos of 2022
There’s no shortage of TikTok beauty trends, but one of the buzziest of late — using rice water on your hair — is more than just social media hype. Rice water (yes, as in the water that’s leftover from cooking rice) is rich in nutrients that can do great things for your strands. It actually has a long history of use in Asian cultures for this very reason. For starters, rice water is rich in amino acids. According to Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites, “[Rice water is] thought to aid in hair regeneration, since amino acids are well known for contributing to collagen production and increasing the strength of the hair.” The amino acids in rice water may also work to help make the hair smoother and shinier, as well as reduce tangling, she adds. You may have also heard rice water touted as a good hair growth solution. While that claim needs more research, it is good for overall scalp health, which is always imperative for healthy hair growth.
While you absolutely could cook up a batch of rice and then spray or rinse your hair with the leftover water (as TikTok suggests) there are actually shampoos fortified with rice water that are a much easier way to reap the benefits. All hair types and textures can use these shampoos, though they likely will have the best and most noticeable effects on coarse or damaged hair, points out Rivera.
Read on for nine stylist-recommended rice water shampoos here!