
Olsen Twins at 40: Messy Hair, Enduring Style Influence
As Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen turn 40, their evolving 'messy hair' aesthetic—from boho waves and undone updos to the viral 'Olsen tuck'—continues to influence fashion and beauty trends.
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As Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen turn 40, their evolving 'messy hair' aesthetic—from boho waves and undone updos to the viral 'Olsen tuck'—continues to influence fashion and beauty trends.

At the Oscars, Ryan Coogler wore cornrows braided with a G-clef in the back and a guitar on the side as an Easter egg honoring his film Sinners, a detail fans celebrated for its artistry and its nod to Black hair history and representation.

L'Oréal showcased innovative beauty devices at CES 2026, including a flexible, transparent LED face and eye masks with advanced microcircuits for targeted light therapy, and a new infrared hair straightener called Light Straight that promises faster, healthier styling with lower temperatures. These products highlight the company's focus on health-conscious, high-tech beauty solutions, with the masks expected to launch in 2027 as premium offerings.

Research from Purdue University reveals that typical hair styling routines, especially those involving heat tools above 300°F, release billions of tiny nanoparticles that can penetrate deep into the lungs, potentially causing respiratory and other health issues. The study highlights the role of heat and certain chemicals like D5 siloxane in nanoparticle formation and emphasizes the importance of good ventilation to reduce exposure. Future research aims to better understand the full health impacts of these emissions.

Wirecutter experts highlight their top Prime Day deals, including silky sheets from Target, the versatile Shark FlexStyle hair tool, stylish tennis-themed pajamas, a minimalist diaper bag, and other practical and luxury items, all available at discounted prices.

Dyson has unveiled the Dyson Supersonic r Professional, a precision styling tool exclusively available to hair stylists, designed to combat strain-related injuries and provide a superior styling experience. The device features a revolutionary curved heater, intelligent attachments with RFID sensors, and customizable airflow and heat settings. Dyson is investing $885 million in developing 20 new beauty products over the next four years, expanding its presence in the beauty space after its successful foray into hair care with the Supersonic, AirWrap, and Corrale.

Target offers a range of beauty products for people who dislike doing their hair, including a Shark HyperAir hair dryer, Mielle rosemary mint oil, Kristin Ess moisturizing shampoo, Tangle Teezer detangling brush, and Odele leave-in detangling tonic, making hair care easier and more efficient.

The 2024 Golden Globes showcased stunning hair looks, including Florence Pugh's cool quiff, America Ferrera's lived-in bob, and Helen Mirren's glossy locks. Stylists used products like Virtue's styling paste, Briogeo's leave-in conditioner, Dyson tools, and L'Oreal Paris Color Caring Spray to achieve these memorable looks.

Reviewers rave about the Dyson Air Wrap, praising its ability to dry and style hair with ease, creating long-lasting curls. Users with different hair types, including coarse and thick hair, have found it to be a game-changer, significantly reducing the time it takes to straighten and curl their hair. The non-damaging temperature ensures healthy hair, making it a popular choice for gifting. Available on Amazon, Sephora, and Nordstrom, with various shipping options.

The Dyson Airwrap, a popular multi-styling hair tool known for its ability to cut styling time in half and minimize heat damage, is going on sale for $180 off during QVC's Black Friday sale. The Airwrap uses the Coanda effect to dry and style hair with controlled heat and powerful airflow, protecting its natural shine and strength. The sale includes seven styling attachments and a traveling pouch, making it a versatile and convenient option for achieving various hairstyles. Customers praise the Airwrap for its ease of use and impressive results, with many reporting quick and effective styling even on thick and wavy hair.

Hairstylists share nine tricks for styling thinning hair to create the illusion of thicker locks. These include using texture spray to add volume to layers, applying hair filler to straight hair for a boost, curling hair tighter to make curls look thicker, switching to a side part to add volume to roots, blow-drying hair in sections with a round brush for all-over volume, using a diffuser to restore bounce to curly hair, using root cover-up to mask sparse spots, backcombing hair for lift at the crown, and creating two ponytails to make hair look thicker.

Shark, known for offering affordable beauty dupes, has released two new hair tools - the Shark SmoothStyle and the Shark SpeedStyle. The SmoothStyle is a leveled-up version of the Revlon One-Step, featuring "Wet Hair" and "Dry Hair" modes and ceramic-coated plates to reduce heat damage. Priced at $99.99, it offers multi-functionality similar to higher-end hot air brushes. The SpeedStyle, priced at $179.99, is a potential dupe for the BioIonic 10X UltraLight Speed, offering a range of attachments and comparable performance to the Dyson Supersonic. Both tools are available on Sharkbeauty.com and will be sold at domestic and international retailers in fall 2023.

Rapper Drake shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram, showing him styling his son Adonis's hair. The father-son duo sported matching braids, and Drake's post also included a video of his mother admiring a watch he gifted her. Despite a contentious past, Drake and Adonis's mother, Sophie Brussaux, now co-parent and occasionally give shout-outs to each other on social media.