F.Y.I. - Part 6

In Good Co. With Amina Marie

How Amina’s expertise advised the creation of co-wash.

Find the Best Treatment Product for Your Hair Type

Bring the Valentine’s Day spirit into your self-care routine this

Find the Best Treatment Product for Your Hair Type

Bring the Valentine’s Day spirit into your self-care routine this

Formerly known as “The Trim,” F.Y.I. is your go-to source for self care news, inspiration, tips & tricks, and more!

THE LAB

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? The Dos and Don’ts of Shampooing

Of all of life’s big questions, “How often should you

Type 1 Hair: What It Is and How to Care for It

LIGHT READS

Type 1 Hair: What It Is and How to Care for It

Do you have silky, straight hair? Is it smooth and

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A Beautiful Coincidence

Juneteenth contributor Shae on representing women of color and their beauty through art.

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Growing My Mustache Is a Way to Find Out What I Actually Want

Pride month contributor, Lys Sorresso, on facial hair, transmasculinity, and gender presentation.

LIGHT READS

Flat Hair: 5 Potential Causes, Plus How to Revitalize It

Every time a hair care commercial comes on, the model’s

THE LAB

How To Tell If Your Hair Is Dry Or Damaged

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered either way.

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Drag as a Form of Empowerment and Self-Acceptance

Latin-American, NYC-based drag queen, Pixie Aventura / Cesar Villavicencio, opens up about self-acceptance, gender expression, and the power of beauty.

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Redefining Beauty Standards And Learning Self Love

Contributor Jennifer Coleman on the beauty industry’s evolving inclusion of the AAPI community.

WHAT'S NEW

Should You Shop On Functionofbeauty.com Or In Store At Target?

To scroll or to walk down the hair care aisle? Let’s figure it out together.

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Learning To Love Myself (Through My Skin)

Contributor Danya Li on a year of change and rediscovering beauty.

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On HAIR AS AN EXTENSION OF MYSELF and taking up space

Contributor Sunny Maria on her hair, her body, and her identity.

THE LAB

The Truth Behind All-Natural Ingredients – Are They Actually Better?

What’s natural is not always the safest or the best-performing, and what’s lab-made is not always bad or toxic.

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Function’s Product Claims

Every function product and its official list of claims.

THE LAB

Why Am I Experiencing Hair Loss?

Experts say that some amount of hair loss is part of our normal shedding cycle. We know that noticing hair loss beyond the usual amount (that we’re accustomed to on our brushes and near our shower drains) can be alarming and upsetting. There are many reasons why hair loss can happen, and many of them are connected. It can be complicated, so we thought we’d break it down here.