Hair care, grooming and style notes from Refine in Bothell.
Which body part grows hair fastest Hair doesn't grow at the same speed everywhere on your body. Not even close. Genetics, hormones, age — they all matter, sure. But where the hair actually sits?...
Read moreWhat slows aging the most So aging is this messy thing, right? Genetics, lifestyle, your environment—all tangled up. And no, we can't actually stop the clock, not yet. But here's what science...
Read moreHow to spot a bad haircut We've all been there. You step out of the salon chair, glance in the mirror, and that sinking feeling hits your stomach. Sometimes it's obvious—like a total...
Read moreIs a $10 tip on a $30 haircut good Yeah, honestly, $10 on a $30 haircut? That's a really solid tip. Works out to like 33%, which is way above the usual 15-20% most folks expect. Not that you gotta...
Read moreDoes hair grow slower as you age Yeah, honestly, hair growth does tend to slow down as you get older. It's just one of those things that happens naturally, though how much it slows really depends on...
Read moreWhat shade of hair makes you look younger Picking the right hair color? It can totally change how you look. Like, drop years off your face without any surgery or needles. The trick is figuring out...
Read moreWhat haircut makes a woman look younger Honestly, the right haircut can work wonders. It's not about chasing some fountain of youth, but picking a style that softens things up, adds some oomph, and...
Read moreDo girls prefer shorter hair Look, attraction's a weird thing. Super subjective. But you see this question everywhere in dating circles—do women actually like men with shorter hair? The real...
Read moreWhat does 0 1/2 mean in haircut So you've seen "0 1/2" on a clipper guard and wondered what the heck it means. In barber speak, 0.5 refers to that specific blade guard length—cuts hair down to...
Read moreDo curls go away with age So you've got curly hair, or maybe wavy, and you're starting to notice it just doesn't bounce the way it used to. You're not crazy. The short answer? Yeah, curls can...
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