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Top Colorists

These colorists received the most votes from their peers and from women we surveyed. more

Stylists to the Stars

The stylists who coif some of Washington's well-known heads. more

Thrilled to Go Straight

Why thermal straightening was worth every penny. more

Tips on Tipping

How much do you tip a shampoo person? How about the assistant who dries your hair? If the salon owner cuts your hair, do you tip him? more

Making Thinning Hair Thicker

Laser combs, extensions, dry shampoo, and other ways to make thinning hair thicker. more

Thermal Straightening

If done wrong, thermal straightening damages hair. Here's where to go and what to ask. more

Straighten Like a Pro

Forget chemicals. Here's how to have smooth hair in six easy steps. more

Shiny Hair

Ten tips for healthy, shiny hair. more

"I Need a Makeover"

Six women and six stylists show what a difference a new look can make. more

Hair Myths

The lowdown on eight hair myths. more

Leaving Your Stylist for Another

Is there a nice way to leave your stylist and try someone else at the same salon? more

Top Plastic Surgeons

Who are the best dermatologists for Botox or a chemical peel? Whom can you trust with a laser? If you want a facelift or tummy tuck, who are the area’s top plastic surgeons? more

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Sip some Beaujolais Nouveau, check out the Terra Cotta warriors, see a vintage murder thriller, and more this weekend. more