Hair care, grooming and style notes from Refine in Bothell.
What's the hardest haircut to cut Ask any barber worth their salt, and they'll tell you something honest—not every haircut is the same beast. A buzz cut? Ten minutes, maybe less. But some styles?...
Read moreHow fast does hair grow 2 inches Ever found yourself staring in the mirror, willing your hair to just *get there* already? I get it. You want those two inches, and you want them yesterday. Truth is,...
Read moreIs 2B or 2C hair more curly Honestly, if you're asking which is curlier between 2B and 2C? It's 2C. No contest. Both fall under that wavy Type 2 umbrella, sure, but the curl pattern, texture, and...
Read moreHow fast can hair grow in 7 days Ever caught yourself staring in the mirror wondering if that shampoo commercial growth is actually real? The honest truth is that hair growth is painfully slow. Like...
Read moreWhy did priests have bald spots That weird bald patch you see in old paintings of priests? Yeah, it wasn't just a bad haircut. It's called a tonsure, and it had serious meaning. Goes way back to...
Read moreWhy is Jennifer Aniston's hair so thin now Jennifer Aniston's hair—it used to be the thing everyone talked about. "The Rachel" from the '90s was thick, bouncy, full of life. But lately? You've...
Read moreDoes hair oil make hair oily Honestly, this might be the #1 question people ask about hair care. And the quick answer? No — hair oil doesn't automatically turn your hair into a grease bomb. Used...
Read moreShould I brush curly hair when wet Honestly, curly hair folks are always stuck on this one. The short answer? Yeah, but only under really specific conditions. Brushing dry curly hair? Fastest way to...
Read moreIs 50 too old for long hair The whole "Is 50 too old for long hair" thing? Honestly, it's a question women ask themselves all the time when they hit that fifth decade. And the real answer—short...
Read moreHow long is a no. 7 haircut A number 7 haircut leaves your hair about 7/8 of an inch (22.2 millimeters) long. You get this length by using a clipper guard with a "7" stamped on it—standard stuff at...
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