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Easy Hairstyles & Braiding Guides
Real, everyday hairstyles you can actually do yourself — no salon, no stylist, just clear steps for braids, buns, and updos that work on any schedule.
HAIR & STYLING
Ikram, founder of HerHairdo
Clear, technique-first guides for braids, cuts, and color, written so you can actually use them.
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14 Claw Clip Hairstyles, Matched to Your Hair Length and Clip Size
Fourteen claw clip hairstyles sorted by hair length, with a chart for choosing the right clip size and fixes for clips that slide, pop open or press on your head.
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Winter Hair Care: What to Change From the Shower to Bedtime
A winter hair care routine that follows your day, from the shower and blow-dry to scarves, heated rooms and bedtime, with fixes for static, dry ends and breakage.
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Hairstyles for Medium Length Hair: 20 Styles Sorted by How Much Time You Have
Twenty hairstyles for medium length hair, from two-minute twists to event updos, with a length guide and fixes for ends that flip out at the shoulders.
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13 Hairstyles for Hats and Beanies, Sorted by Where the Hat Sits
13 hairstyles sorted by hat type, from low braids under a beanie to a chignon under a beret, with a quick fix for flat crowns, dents and static when the hat comes off.
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14 Ponytail Hairstyles, Grouped by How They’re Built
14 ponytail hairstyles, from a sleek wrapped low ponytail to bubble, pull-through and Dutch braid ponytails, plus a hair-tie guide and fixes for sagging and headaches.
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Halloween Hairstyles Built From Buns, Braids, Waves and Sleek Styles
14 Halloween hairstyles built from four everyday bases, from cat ear buns and a spider web to vampire buns and 1920s finger waves, plus temporary color tips and safe take-down.
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Bridesmaid Hairstyles: How to Match the Bridal Party When Everyone’s Hair Is Different
Three ways to coordinate a bridal party, how to complement the bride, and bridesmaid hairstyles for rustic, boho, beach, ballroom, vintage and modern weddings.
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12 Easy Hairstyles for Women Over 60, Sorted by Time
Twelve easy hairstyles for women over 60, sorted by time: 2-minute clips and headbands, 5-minute half-ups and buns, and 15-minute rollers for going out.
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12 Burgundy Hair Color Ideas, Matched to Your Starting Shade
Burgundy looks different on every base color. 12 shades and placements, what each fades to, semi vs permanent, and how to keep the color from washing out.
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12 Short Wolf Cut Ideas, Sorted by Length
A short wolf cut’s nape decides the look. 12 cuts by length, from wolf pixie to wolf mullet, with styling times, razor vs scissors, and a grow-out plan.
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12 Haircuts for Thin Hair That Look Fuller From Every Angle
Thin hair looks fuller with the right edge, not more layers. 12 cuts by length, a quick hair check, cuts to skip, and a 5-minute volume routine.
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Face Shape Calculator: What Is My Face Shape?
Find your face shape in 60 seconds with a tape measure or a four-question quiz, then get haircut, bang and color placement ideas matched to your shape and hair texture.
