Hair care, grooming and style notes from Refine in Bothell.
Why is Japanese hair so healthy You've seen it in photos and maybe in person — that impossibly glossy, strong-looking hair that seems to laugh at humidity. Japanese hair gets called "healthy" a...
Read moreDo interviewers care about hair Yeah, so do interviewers actually care about your hair? Short answer: yes, but probably not for the reasons you're stressing about. They're not sitting there...
Read moreDo Gen Z shave their pubic hair Gen Z is kinda flipping the script on beauty standards, and yeah, pubic hair's part of that. Older generations? They went for the full Brazilian more often than not....
Read moreIs side part or middle part sexier So here's the thing—side part versus middle part? It's been a fight for ages now. Trends come and go, but honestly, which one's actually sexier? Depends on your...
Read moreIs there a link between testosterone & beard growth Yeah, so, there's a direct link—science backs this up. Testosterone's basically the big boss male hormone that brings on all the manly stuff,...
Read moreWhat slows down hair growth Hair growth isn't simple. It's this whole messy process that genetics, hormones, what you eat, and how you live all mess with. Yeah, losing 50 to 100 hairs daily is...
Read moreWhat was the worst time to retire Figuring out the absolute worst time to retire means digging into market crashes, insane inflation, and those weird economic moments where nothing works. Every...
Read moreWhen not to get a mullet So the mullet's back. Short up front, long in back—it's everywhere these days. But here's the thing: it's not for everyone. Not even close. Before you commit to growing...
Read moreWhat race grows the thickest beards So you're wondering which ethnic group really packs on the most facial hair? Science has some pretty clear answers here. It's mostly about genetics—specifically...
Read moreWhy is Korean hair so soft You've probably noticed it too—that impossibly silky Korean hair that seems to catch light differently. It's not just in your head or some beauty standard trickery....
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