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Well + Good | Why Stylists Say ‘Hair Shocking’ Is the Secret To Reviving Dull, Lifeless Strands

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Any time your hair starts feeling blah, chances are, it’s trying to tell you something. The message it’s trying to send when it looks lackluster? It’s time to reboot your routine, which is why stylists recommend “shocking” your hair to get things back on track.

According to Phenix Founder and Celebrity Stylist Gina Rivera, “hair shocking” involves changing up your routine to give your scalp and strands a jolt to stimulate growth and get your hair health trending in the right direction. Then, when you go back to using your regular products, your hair will be better prepped to reap all of their benefits. Just keep in mind that this process works best on hair that isn’t past the point of severe damage—so if you’re dealing with issues beyond general dullness and dryness, you’ll probably need a more intensive routine overhaul instead of a one-time shock.

With that, keep reading to find out how stylists recommend kick-starting your journey back to healthy hair!

SheFinds | Hair Stylists Explain The 3 Biggest No-No’s When It Comes To Coloring Hair

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Hair dye has the power to transform your appearance this summer— for the better, or for worse. Read on for tips and suggestions from Gina Rivera, celebrity hair stylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites for 3 common dye and color mistakes to avoid over 40 to prevent adding years onto your look.

Bustle | Why Scalp Care Is Having A Main Character Moment

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The scalp is finally having its main character moment — so much so that many beauty buffs have coined 2022 as the year of the scalp. This era of scalp skin care encompasses a rise in ingredients and treatments traditionally used on the face making their way into the hair care realm, all with the overall goal of having healthier strands.

Read on for scalp care tips that’ll boost your overall head of hair as well as which at-home products and treatments experts recommend.

Well + Good | Dehydration Is Likely the Cause of Your Most Annoying Hair Concerns—Here’s How Stylists Want You To Deal With It

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Keeping your hair moisturized is no easy feat. Aside from the fact that certain textures are more prone to dryness to begin with (looking at you, curly-haired friends), on any given day, it feels like there are a zillion different things threatening our hair’s hydration levels—like the sun, hot tools, shampoos with heavy detergents, excessive brushing, and chemical treatments, to name a few. And because dry hair can take on a few different characteristics, it may not be immediately obvious that your strands are dying of thirst… which means you’re likely ignoring the root cause of some of your most annoying concerns.

To help you get things back on a well-hydrated track, we chatted with Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites, and Kerry Yates, trichologist at Colour Collective. Keep reading for the tell-tale signs that should tip you off to the fact that your hair needs more moisture, plus exactly the steps you need to take to properly quench those strands.

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.

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.