Hair Care & Styling Guide

Magnified view of hair cuticle scales showing healthy versus damaged hair shaft structure and shine, The Pixie Garden

Hair Cuticle: Structure, Health, and Styling Ef...

Delena Markland

Licensed cosmetologist Delena explains hair cuticle structure, how it affects shine and porosity, and proven techniques to protect these outer layers.

Hair Cuticle: Structure, Health, and Styling Ef...

Delena Markland

Licensed cosmetologist Delena explains hair cuticle structure, how it affects shine and porosity, and proven techniques to protect these outer layers.

The Pixie Garden Hair Podcast Episode 21 - why does my hair smell after washing with Delena Markland

Why Does My Hair Smell After Washing? | The Pix...

Delena Markland

If your hair smells within a day of washing, the wash never reached your scalp. Delena Markland, a licensed cosmetologist with 25+ years of experience, explains why odor lives on...

Why Does My Hair Smell After Washing? | The Pix...

Delena Markland

If your hair smells within a day of washing, the wash never reached your scalp. Delena Markland, a licensed cosmetologist with 25+ years of experience, explains why odor lives on...

Teen-friendly stocking stuffers including mini claw clips, velvet scrunchies, and a hair finishing stick, The Pixie Garden

12 Stocking Stuffers for Teens That Actually Ge...

Delena Markland

A licensed cosmetologist shares 12 stocking stuffers for teens they'll love in 2026, with honest advice on what works and what gets forgotten.

12 Stocking Stuffers for Teens That Actually Ge...

Delena Markland

A licensed cosmetologist shares 12 stocking stuffers for teens they'll love in 2026, with honest advice on what works and what gets forgotten.

Wooden bamboo comb and plastic combs laid out with a toothbrush and cloth for cleaning by material type, The Pixie Garden

How to Clean a Comb: Professional Guide by Mate...

Delena Markland

Licensed cosmetologist with 25+ years shares exactly how to clean a comb by material—wood, bamboo, plastic, acetate—with chair-side tips and pro methods.

How to Clean a Comb: Professional Guide by Mate...

Delena Markland

Licensed cosmetologist with 25+ years shares exactly how to clean a comb by material—wood, bamboo, plastic, acetate—with chair-side tips and pro methods.

Man applying matte mens hair powder at the roots for textured volume and separation, The Pixie Garden

Men's Hair Powder: Complete Application Guide 2026

Delena Markland

Learn how to use men's hair powder for matte texture and volume. Licensed cosmetologist shares application tips, amount to use, and styling techniques.

Men's Hair Powder: Complete Application Guide 2026

Delena Markland

Learn how to use men's hair powder for matte texture and volume. Licensed cosmetologist shares application tips, amount to use, and styling techniques.

Curated hair gift set with silk scrunchies, claw clips, and a finishing stick arranged on a vanity, The Pixie Garden

Hair Gifts: A Cosmetologist's 2026 Guide

Delena Markland

Licensed cosmetologist shares expert advice on choosing hair gifts that protect and style. Real case studies, comparisons, and FAQ included.

Hair Gifts: A Cosmetologist's 2026 Guide

Delena Markland

Licensed cosmetologist shares expert advice on choosing hair gifts that protect and style. Real case studies, comparisons, and FAQ included.