Hair care, grooming and style notes from Refine in Bothell.
How can I increase my hair growth and thickness Look, we all want that thick, luscious mane right? But getting there isn't just one magic trick. It's a bunch of stuff working together - what you eat,...
Read moreIs a 4 or 5 short haircut Yeah, both a number 4 and number 5 are definitely short haircuts. The number 4 leaves you with 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of hair, while the number 5 gives you 5/8 inch (15.9 mm)....
Read moreWhat is the trending hairstyle for men Look, if you've been anywhere near a barbershop or Instagram lately, you've seen it. The Textured Crop is basically everywhere right now, and honestly? It's...
Read moreWhich race has the straightest hair So, here's a question that pops up way more than you'd think — which ethnic group tends to have the straightest hair? Honestly, it's pretty clear: East Asian...
Read moreWhat does quiff mean for a girl So, a quiff on a girl? It's basically this hairstyle that's all about volume and height right at the front of your head. You sweep it up and back from your forehead....
Read moreWhat kills fungus in a beard So you've got beard fungus. Probably Malassezia or some dermatophyte thing making your face itch like crazy, flake like a snow globe, and turn red. It's annoying. The...
Read moreWhy is a barber called a barber The word "barber" has a pretty wild backstory that goes way back—like, thousands of years. It's all tangled up in ancient languages and what people actually did...
Read moreWhat is the 3 rule for hair So, the "3 rule for hair"—you've probably heard people toss it around. It's basically a loose set of guidelines, not some hard-and-fast law. Some call it the "3-Second...
Read moreDoes darker or lighter hair make you look younger So you're wondering if going darker or lighter will shave off a few years? Honestly, it's not that simple. Lots of women grab for the lighter box...
Read moreWhat is a zero degree haircut So you've heard the term "zero degree haircut" floating around salons. Honestly, it's just fancy hairdresser talk for a blunt cut. The basic idea? Hair gets cut at a...
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