Sienna Parker

I've been there with dry hair from over-coloring and it feels awful when it snaps off. What helped me was switching to something that focuses on hydration without harsh cleaners. Look for ones that say they're moisturizing or have gentle formulas, maybe with added oils or butters to lock in moisture. Daily washing can strip natural oils, so even with a good one, try not to overdo it if you can. And after a couple weeks of consistent use, my hair started feeling softer and less brittle. Hang in there, it gets better.

If you want a true one-hand fold the Babyzen Yoyo2, UPPAbaby Minu, and City Mini GT2 are the most reliable I’ve used; they’re light and lock closed cleanly. For daily walks, the Minu or City Mini ride better thanks to bigger wheels and some suspension. Quick tip: practice folding while holding 10–15 lb in the basket and make sure it self-stands, because many “one-hand” folds still need a second hand to steady the drop.

Pigment black resists smearing and looks sharper on plain paper which is what you want for barcodes and small coupon text. Dye colors are fine for the occasional recipe photo. The big thing is to let the printer do its idle maintenance by leaving it on, otherwise dried nozzles and banding show up until you run a cleaning. Simple fix. For paper, 24 lb bright white is the sweet spot for reliable pickup and clean tearing. If your printer has a rear feed, 28 lb plain inkjet also works well because it bends less through the path. Glossy sheets are overkill and can slow drying on coupons.