Issue 01 · November 2026

The Hair PulseAbout
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Inspiration

Wear Your Texture Large

Volume is not a problem to solve. A case for wearing natural texture at full size, and how to support it.

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Hair Care

A Scalp Routine That Respects the Barrier

Exfoliate less, oil with a point of view, and treat the scalp as skin. A routine that does not pick a fight.

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Products

The Conditioner Edit

Five kinds of conditioner, and how to choose one for density, curl, and the way you actually dry your hair.

All trends
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Trends

Curtain Bangs, Without the Weekly Trim

Face-framing bangs that grow out gracefully, and the styling habits that keep them from taking over.

Trends

The Quiet Length

The season’s most persuasive trend is long hair left mostly alone. Here is how to make that look intentional.

Hair Care

All care
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Hair Care

How Often Should You Actually Wash Your Hair?

Throw out the every-other-day rule. How often to wash depends on your scalp, your workouts, and your water.

On the desk

All products
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Products

Tools That Earn Their Place

A dryer, a brush, and a single hot tool. What is worth owning, and what can stay in the drawer.

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News

What Salons Are Changing This Season

Softer color, shorter appointments, and a new honesty about gloss. Notes from the salon floor.

Guides

All guides

Guides

A Face-Shape Guide Without the Gimmicks

Face shape can start a haircut conversation. It should not end one. A clearer way to choose a silhouette.

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Also this issue

All news
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News

The Glass Finish Is Replacing the Mirror Shine

Mirror shine is losing ground to a softer, glass-like finish. What stylists mean, and how to get it at home.

Guides

How to Brief Your Stylist

The words that help a stylist cut what you pictured. A short guide to references, length, and maintenance.

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Inspiration

A Softer Kind of Color

Espresso, mushroom, and a quiet violet. Color direction for people who want dimension without a costume.

The Sunday Edit

A short letter, once a week.

One cut, one care note, and one product worth knowing. No slideshows.

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