Hana Hong

Ever wonder what is the correct order to apply hair products? We asked a hairstylist how to layer hair products for the best results, including hair oils, leave-in conditioners, hair masks, heat protectants, hair mousses, hairsprays, and more.

Embracing gray hair takes time, but with smart blending tricks, gentle color strategies, and regular upkeep, you can transition to silver strands smoothly and beautifully.

A timeline of the history of red lipstick-and a shopping guide to the best red lipsticks.

In this week’s Ask a Beauty Editor, Real Simple beauty editor Hana Hong explains how to apply foundation with your fingers, how to apply foundation with a brush, and how to apply foundation with a sponge, plus the pros and cons of each.

We asked experts everything about how to wash hair, including how often to wash hair, how much shampoo to use, and common shampoo mistakes.

In this week’s Ask a Beauty editor, Real Simple’s Hana Hong explains everything you need to know about rice water for hair growth, including benefits, side effects, and how to make rice water with the right rice to water ratio.

The effects of hard water on skin and hair are more than you might think. Here is what dermatologists have to say about hard water vs. soft water.

We asked hairstylists what causes gray hair, and what happens when you pluck gray hair. Although it won’t make more gray hair grow back, it can lead to hair loss.

An expert hair colorist helps you avoid and fix at-home color mistakes by sharing their top tips, including how to remove hair dye and how to remove brassy tones.

When doing a full face of makeup, does foundation or concealer go first? We asked three professional makeup artists for their advice.