After three summers of testing pool hair care products with our team of swimmers, swimmers’ kids, and color-treated clients, we found the best hair products for pool season are the ones that actually neutralize chlorine rather than just mask the smell. The right lineup stops green discoloration, prevents that crunchy straw-like texture, and keeps color … Read more
I have spent the last three summers chasing tropical sunsets, and my hair paid the price until I built the right travel kit. The best hair products for tropical vacations protect against humidity, salt, chlorine, and UV exposure while keeping your style intact. Our team of stylists at Mercer Street Salon tested ten products over … Read more
I never thought twice about my scalp until I noticed a strip of peeling, blistered skin running down the center of my head after one long beach day. That burn came straight through my part line, and the dermatologist I saw the next week told me the scalp is one of the most common spots … Read more
I have spent more summers than I can count at the Jersey Shore with my salon clients, and the complaint I hear most often is not about sand in awkward places. It is about the snarls that wind, salt, and humidity build into long hair within a single afternoon. That is exactly why we built … Read more
I lost count of how many times I walked into the office with a slick ponytail and walked out looking like I’d stuck a fork in an electrical socket. That was the rainy season reality before I started treating my hair like it had a real commute to survive. An anti-frizz cream isn’t a luxury … Read more
Winter hats save us from freezing ears, but they come with a tax I have paid for years: frizz, static, flat roots, and the dreaded hat-head that lingers long after the beanie comes off. The good news is the best hair products for winter hat hair can actually stop the damage before it starts. Our … Read more
Winter does a number on your hair. The combination of cold outdoor air and dry indoor heating strips moisture from every strand, leaving behind frizz, static, brittle ends, and a scalp that feels tight and itchy. I have spent three winters straight testing different oils to figure out which ones actually replenish moisture without turning … Read more
I spent last monsoon walking around with what my coworkers politely called “a halo.” It was not a halo. It was my hair rebelling against 90% humidity, puffing up the moment I stepped outside, no matter what I sprayed on it. That was the rainy season I finally got serious about finding the best hair … Read more
Last August I ran three miles, hit a meeting, then realized my hair was still damp by lunchtime. By 3 p.m. the roots looked like I’d dipped them in oil. That is when I went looking for the best clarifying shampoos for summer sweat buildup, and I never went back to regular shampoo alone. If … Read more
If you’ve ever watched the clock tick past 7:30 a.m. while wrestling a knot out of your kid’s hair, you already know why a smart back-to-school lineup matters. I’ve been a hairstylist for twelve years and a parent for nine, and the products that earn a spot in our routine are the ones that save … Read more