Full disclosure: I was quite skeptical about the effectiveness of the WEN Hair Care line. Even with our personal friends screaming from the rooftops about how amazing the cleansing conditioner was, I was slow to believe. And then I tried it. Our editor in chief Kaylene Peoples had used the product in the past, and sang its praises back then. (Agenda featured Chaz Dean WEN in its infancy almost nine years ago.)

Remember the old rule about brushing your hair 100 strokes before bed to promote healthy, shiny hair? Despite the fact that such a thing has been disproven over the years, some people continue to reach for the brush as the solution. But according to the American Academy of Dermatology, brushing may be part of the problem.

Summer conjures images of “beachy,” effortless hair. But for many of us, those styles are best meant for everyone else, while we rake our locks back into a haphazard ponytail or slap on a hat and forget it.

We’d love to tell you that the art of going from Plain Jane to Glamazon is easy and effortless. But the truth is, sometimes the smallest things like where to store a heating iron during hair maintenance can be enough to send us over the edge

The orchid has long been praised for its beauty . . . but an increasing number of beauty companies are harnessing the gorgeous bloom for its cosmetic properties. Orchids are often considered the “perfect plant” for the skin. They are famous for moisturizing, boosting skin’s immunity, soothing irritated skin, and reducing the look of fine lines.

Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, and we’re at a loss about what to do with our hair. So we sought a little advice from professional hair stylist Bianca McMillan.

Winter can wreak havoc on even the most resilient of hair types. From split ends to dry frizz, the cold temperatures bring new meaning to “bad hair day.” Here are five “quick fixes” to keep your hair looking its best while you brave the winter season.

One of the most effective ways to keep skin looking fresh and renewed is with the help of microdermabrasion. The practice has evolved . . . moving from specialized salons to “in home” kits. We rounded up some of the most effective microdermabrasion treatments that you can use in the comfort of your own home.