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Second Day Hair: How to Make It Even Better

How to refresh second day hair without washing it: a good blow-dry is at its most beautiful on day two, and only the root has gone flat. The Iles Formula... Read more...

The Overnight Hair Ritual, Step by Step

How to treat your hair overnight: the Iles Formula Vitamin Treatment Oil, through the lengths and into the scalp before bed, shampooed out in the morning. Eight hours of contact... Read more...

The Truth About Hair Oils — and the Myths Worth Retiring

Hair oil has a reputation problem, and most of it is deserved. What a well-built oil actually does, and the five myths that keep people from using one."Healthy hair is... Read more...

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Why I Created Two Hair Oils — And Why Your Hair May Need Both

Why did Wendy Iles create two hair oils instead of one? Because treatment and styling are two entirely different needs. Discover the story behind Iles Formula Vitamin Treatment Oil and... Read more...

Iles Formula Rinseless Root Refresh rinseless shampoo spray, 100 ml, on white peony petals — blog cover on how it differs from dry shampoo

What Makes Iles Formula Rinseless Root Refresh Different From Traditional Dry Shampoo

The Post-Summer Hair Reset

There is a particular tiredness our hair carries at the end of August. Not quite damage, exactly — more like having a whole season written into it. Read more...

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Why Iles Formula Doesn't Use Bond Builders and Peptides

Why Iles Formula Does Not Use Bond Builders or Peptides Bond builders and peptide systems promise repair — but when overused, they can leave hair rigid, brittle and vulnerable to... Read more...

How to Know If Your Scalp Barrier Is Damaged

Your scalp barrier, much like the skin barrier on your face, is your first line of defense against environmental stressors and irritants. When compromised, it not only affects scalp health... Read more...

Wendy Iles Must-Know Tips for Managing Frizzy Hair in All Seasons

Tired of battling frizz? Learn how to keep your hair sleek and polished year-round with expert tips from Iles Formula Founder Wendy Iles. From understanding the impact of humidity and... Read more...

The Secret to Lustrous Hair: The Ultimate Care Routine

Lustrous hair is no longer a fleeting dream but a tangible reality. With Iles Formula, each element of the haircare ritual is meticulously designed to elevate the ordinary into the... Read more...

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How to Make Your Hair Last All Night: Wendy Iles' Four Rules

Celebrity hairstylist Wendy Iles explains the whole secret to hair that lasts all night. It is never about the last step. It is always about the first. I built my... Read more...

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The Curl Ritual: A Tutorial for Lustrous, Defined Curls by Wendy Iles

A note from Wendy Iles "A curl is not a problem to be solved. It is a texture to be honored. Treat it well — with patience, with the right... Read more...