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How to Choose the Best Shampoo and Conditioner for Your Hair

Ever wonder which shampoo and conditioner duo is right for you? One of our experts has a few tips on picking the right pair!

Beach Wave Technique Guide: Choose Your Perfect Method

Learn the best beach wave technique for your hair type with our guide. Find methods and product alternatives to sea...

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Best Thickening Spray for Fine Hair: Create Volume

Discover how thickening spray for fine hair creates instant volume and density. Find the best products for fine hair from...

How to Co-Wash Hair: Benefits and Products to Use

Learn when co-washing works best for wavy hair, how to avoid buildup, and how to maintain definition without weighing hair...

Quick and Easy Hair Care Routine That Works

Learn how to simplify your hair care routine to five essential products while maintaining healthy, strong, and manageable hair.

Hair Scrunching: The Best Techniques for Beautiful Curls

Learn proper hair scrunching techniques to enhance waves and curls, reduce frizz, and boost volume without damaging your hair.

Air Dry Hair Styling Products That Work

Discover the best air-dry styling products for frizz control, definition, and effortless texture without heat tools.

Winter Hair Rescue: How to Combat Static and Dryness

Learn how to protect winter hair from dryness, static, and breakage with practical care tips, product guidance, and moisture-boosting routines.

Take the aura boost Quiz to Find Your Aura

Use the ‘What’s your aura?’ quiz to discover which aura boost ritual fits your hair type, texture, and vibe. Then,...

Meet aura boost: Not Your Mother’s New In-Shower Reset Ritual

Discover aura boost—4 targeted shampoo + conditioner rituals powered by peptides, magnesium, and feel-good fragrances to reset your strands and...

What Is Hydrating Styling Cream and When Should You Use It?

Learn what hydrating styling cream is, how it works, and when to use it to smooth frizz, define texture, and...

The Best Curly Hair Conditioner for Long-Lasting Hydration

Discover what makes the best curly hair conditioner, key ingredients to look for, and choosing a formula that delivers lasting...

How to Use Texture Powder Like a Pro

Learn how to use texture powder like a pro to add instant volume, grip, and style—perfect for refreshing second-day hair...

Finding the Best Anti Frizz Spray for Humid Days

Discover how to choose the best anti frizz spray for humid weather—protect your hair from moisture, maintain smoothness, and enjoy...

Tame the Frizz: How to Use a Hair Stick for Flyaways

Learn how to use a hair stick for flyaways to instantly smooth frizz, define sleek styles, and achieve a polished,...

Why You Need Dry Shampoo Powder for Your Dark Hair

Discover why dry shampoo powder for dark hair is a must-have to absorb oil, add volume, and refresh your look...

4 Hairstyles You Can Perfect with a Hair Slick Stick

Discover four easy and stylish hairstyles you can achieve with a hair slick stick—your go-to tool for taming flyaways and...

Hair Texture Powder: Summer's Most Versatile Hair Product

Discover why hair texture powder is the must-have styling product this summer—perfect for adding volume, grip, and effortless style to...

The Anti Frizz Spray Secret to Summer-Proof Hair

Discover how anti frizz spray tames flyaways and protects your hair from heat, humidity, and seasonal stressors.

How to Use Curly Hair Oil and Cream for Defined Dreamy Curls

Learn how to combine curly hair oil and curl cream for hydration, frizz control, and definition that lasts. Your dream...

Moisturize and Define Curls with Hair Oils for Curly Hair

Discover how to use hair oils for curly hair to boost shine, reduce frizz, and create soft, defined curls that...

Powder Dry Shampoo vs. Aerosol: Which One Wins?

Confused about choosing between powder and aerosol dry shampoo? Learn the pros, cons, and use cases to find the right...

Mousse for Curly Hair: Soft Definition Without the Crunch

Discover how mousse for curly hair delivers frizz-free hold, bounce, and volume without stiffness. Learn how to choose and apply...

Ingredients You Should Avoid in Shampoo for Curly Hair

Learn which ingredients to avoid in shampoo for curly hair to protect curls from dryness, frizz, and breakage—discover what to...

Why Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair is a Game-Changer

Learn why leave-in conditioner for curly hair is a must for any curly hair care routine to provide hydration, definition,...

The Best Hair Bonding Treatment for Damaged Hair

Breaking Down Hair Damage: What’s Really Going On? Split ends, dullness, frizz, and brittle strands—your hair’s telling you something. Damage...

How to Use Curl Defining Cream for the Bounciest Curls Ever

Curl Goals: What Is Curl Defining Cream and Why It Works Curl defining cream is a styling essential made to...

NYM Beauty School: All Eyes on Me 3-in-1 Styling Cream 101

Unlimited styles with a single hair styling cream We like to make all Not Your Mother’s products as effortless to...

Curl Bonding Basics: Strengthen and Revive Your Curls

Hair trends in curly care At Not Your Mother’s, we love curly hair. In fact, we like to think of...

New Year Hair Resolutions to Last All Year Long

Resolutions? What resolutions? Your hair is perfect all year round. It’s still early in the year but most of us...

2024 Hair Trends Recap + 2025 Predictions

Hair love that lasts Last year was crowded with ups and downs. Thankfully, hair trends were off the chart amazing....

How Not Your Mother’s Shook Up the Haircare Industry

Not Your Mother’s hair technology and innovation Last year was a big one for us here at NYM. Much like...

Not Your Mother’s 2024 Holiday Hair Gift Guide

‘Tis the season for fabulous holiday hair It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or at least it would...

Leave Dull Hair Behind and Start the Year with Hydrated Hair

We know that it can feel like an impossible task to keep hair beautiful year round, but we’re here to...

Hair Influencer Greta Wilson’s Favorite NYM Products

Greta Wilson knows a lot about healthy hair. She’s best known for sharing her endless wavy/curly hair hacks and we...

Can you commit to the chop? Short hair is trending

If you’re a celeb hair superspy you’ve no doubt noticed some of your favs showing off shorter locks. We see...

How to Layer Hair Product Fragrance for Lasting a Smell

Bestie, I don’t know how to tell you this, but your scent profile is all over the place. Don’t get...

Not Your Mother’s Guide to Dry Shampoos

Whether your goal is oil absorption after a mega-sweaty gym sesh, or Day Two Hair that looks fresh from the...

Back to School Stress: Taking Care of Yourself & Your School

Things seem so stressful for you right now with back-to-school pressure. What, do you think I didn’t notice? Let me...

How to Layer Your Hair Products to Smell Incredible

Not Your Mother’s shampoos, conditioners, and stylers are formulated with the most incredible fragrances, so why limit yourself to just...

The Summertime Self-Love Challenge: Starting with Your Hair

Staying confident during the summertime can be tough for so many people. With more skin showing, it can be harder...

Catch Some Waves: Easy Tips for Styling Wavy Hair

Whether you’ve got 2a Hair, 2b Hair, or 2c hair, summer is a great time to style your wavy look...

Combat Humidity and Keep Your Blowout Looking Fabulous

Whether you’re heading to a summer wedding, backyard party, or a schmancy work event, the summer heat can make you...

Why Summer Scalp Care Is Key to Great Hair

You spend so much time styling and taking care of your hair, but what about your scalp? If 2024 hair...

Big. Bigger. Best Hair Yet.

What is it about great big poufy hair that makes you feel glam, no matter what you’re wearing? Hair trends...

Grad Styles for Under the Cap: Virtual Big Sister Hair Hacks

Graduation caps aren’t necessarily flattering, but they do make a really great point. You. Are. Graduating! Now all you have...

April Showers: Wash Day Tips

Whether the damp weather causes your hair to frizz or flop, it can really put a damper on your mood...

How to Keep Colored Hair Vibrant This Spring

No matter your hair color, it’s important to protect and pamper your tresses to keep color beautiful until your next...

Why NYM Is Better Than a Dupe: The Science Behind It

Move over complicated bonding treatments, Tough Love does it better and faster It seems like everywhere you look someone is...

Is the Side Part Making a Comeback? Over 2,100 Think So!

Love the look of a side part? You’re in good company. NYM fans on Instagram participated in our recent poll...

The Clean Girl Aesthetic gives way to everything Mob Wife

In case you’re unfamiliar with everything “clean girl,” we’ll give you a quick lesson. The clean girl kept things pared...

Curl Talk 101: Learn Your Curl Type and Hair Journey

When it comes to curls, not all curl types have been treated equally. In fact, textured curls and coils have...

From Scalp Health to Big Blowouts – Hair Trends for 2024

Resolutions? What resolutions? When the year is brand new and shiny, it’s easy to make all kinds of New Year’s...

Kylie Jenner Rocks Bedhead Waves. You can too.

For billionaire reality TV star Kylie Jenner, dating everyone’s internet boyfriend Timothee Chalamet, comes with a lot of pressure. After...

Balancing Act: Caring For & Protecting the Scalp Microbiome

The scalp microbiome keeps both your scalp and hair healthy. And there are different types of (non-gross) bacteria that might...

Long-lasting volume and fuller hair? Yes, please!

During colder weather it can be easy to disguise bad hair days. Oily roots? Grab a baseball cap and you...

Everything You Need to Know About Heat Protection

A heat-styling cautionary tale (true story!) If you love the way your hair looks when it’s freshly styled, but hate...

Be a Beach Babe Year-Round

Beachy good looks no matter the weather The weather outside is frightful, but your hair really looks delightful. As you...

Extra Volume and Hold for Holiday Hair

Holiday Hair 101: Hint – there will be volume Whether you choose to wear a sparkly gold dress or toned-down...

What Is Hair Slugging? TikTok's Trend Explained

While you were sleeping (your hair got a makeover) We’ve all heard the expression beauty sleep, but did you know...

Give Your Curls Extra Lovin’ with NYMs New Curl Talk Stylers

Curl Power We absolutely love the way that curls are back in a big way. From loose ringlets to tight...

Styling your hair with dry shampoo…who knew?

Back to gorgeous By now you’ve probably settled into your cute-for-school beauty and hair routine…or have you? Whether you’re in...

Should you be Slugging? We Took a Deep Dive into This Trend

Even though hair slugging has taken TikTok and the rest of social media by storm, the newest haircare trend isn’t...

Going Natural? A Guide to Find Your Perfect Match

Our hair experts came up with this guide to help you understand all the products in our Naturals line. Sure,...

Keep Your Color Looking Salon Fresh with Blonde Moment

To make it easier to keep blonde hair looking shiny and fantastic while avoiding brassiness, we created an everything blonde tutorial.

Tough Love: From Damaged Hair to Instant Repair

Meet Not Your Mother’s Bonding Line: Tough LoveYou’ve probably been hearing about bond building, bond maintenance, and bond repair products...

Embrace Your Natural Hair Texture This Summer

Whether you’re a curly girl, work your coils, or have pin-straight hair, this summer is all about embracing your natural...

Why You Should Be Using Bond Building Products

Get to Know Curl Talk Bond Building Shampoo, Conditioner, and Mask

Beach Bag Essentials for Spring Break

Heading to the beach for Spring Break? We Have ALL the Ideas for Great Hair!

Galentine’s Day Hairstyles You’ll Love

Celebrate Galentine’s Day this Year…With Great Hair!

Volume is Where it’s at This Holiday Season!

Check out products for going all-out glam or bit more subtle style this holiday season.

Our Top Sellers to Gift Yourself or Your Loved Ones

Treat your loved ones to something you know they’ll love and use.

Post-Summer Hair Repair with Curl Talk Avocado Oil

Avocado, Buriti, and Marula are the power trio of nourishing oils you need after a long summer in the sun.

7 Things You Need to Know About Heat Protectant

Heat protectant for hair can help protect your beautiful styles! Read on to learn why

What is hair porosity and why does it matter?

Everything you need to know about hair porosity and how to find the right products for your hair porosity

6 Spring Hair Trends You'll Want to Try

From chic bobs to big, bouncy blowouts, here are 6 of spring's most popular styles from a hairstylist.

The Benefits of Rice Water in Your Hair Care Routine

Want to know why rice water went viral? Read on for all the benefits!

Curly Hair 101: Identify & Style Different Curl Patterns

New to caring for your curls? Look no further for an expert's tips and tricks!

How to Choose the Best Shampoo and Conditioner for Your Hair

Ever wonder which shampoo and conditioner duo is right for you? One of our experts has a few tips on...

5 Steps to Achieving Glass Hair at Home

Get salon-smooth hair at home with this easy DIY glass hair tutorial

Lamellar Water is the Hair Treatment You Need Right Now

The how-to on instantly shiny, glossy hair using lamellar water technology

No Stress Styling Tips and Other Quick Hair Hacks

We gathered some fun and easy hair hacks from our very own team members to speed up your hair care...

Date Night Hair Ideas (Even If You Aren’t Going Out)

Need a little date night hair inspiration? Look no further! Try these easy, affordable hacks for the perfect romantic style.

You're Already a Queen Bee! Now Try Honey in Your Hair Care

Honey is a modern-day must have for moisturizing dry hair and improving the look of damaged hair

Beautiful Bangs Every Single Time

More bangs for your buck: Style a perfect fringe without spending a fortune with these tips on how to care...

Winter Hair Care Tips to Protect Your Hair and Scalp

Cold weather getting you down? Try these winter haircare tips to pamper your hair!

The Real Deal on Leave In Conditioners

What is a leave in conditioner actually designed to do? Let's find out from our in-house chemist, Madison Keene.

Blue Shampoo: A Brunette’s Best Friend

What does blue shampoo do? Here's everything you need to know from our in-house Chemist, Madison.

How to Use Sea Salt Sprays for Beautiful, Beachy waves

Wave hello to beachy hair. Even though you may not be able to spend every day in the sand and...

Everything You Need to Know About Dry Shampoo

What is dry shampoo and how does it work? Madison Keene, NYM In-House Chemist explains everything you need to know.

Purple Shampoo 101: What It Is and How It Works

What does purple shampoo do? Here's the rundown from our in-house Chemist and resident blonde, Madison.

How to Manage Oily Hair (Yes, It Can Be a Good Thing)

While there are worse things in life than having a bad hair day, right now we can’t think of them....

Don’ts for Your ‘Do: How to Protect Your Gorgeous Hair

Nearly anything goes for hair these days—sleek locks, wild curls, artistic color—it’s all in play

Why You Need Dry Shampoo Powder for Your Dark Hair

Discover why dry shampoo powder for dark hair is a must-have to absorb oil, add volume, and refresh your look...