Hairstylist Ian McCabe stresses it’s important to choose the right hair dryer for your specific needs. “I tend to say go for professional dryers so they last longer, and find one that has attachments that match your end goals (i.e. a diffuser if you want bouncy curls),” he says.
Ian McCabe, owner and colorist at Navy, A Hair Studio, is featured in Modern Luxury’s DC Magazine Power Players 2026, alongside professionals from across Washington, D.C.’s business, beauty, hospitality and creative communities.
For this guide, I consulted professional hair stylists to find out what they look for and recommend in a hair straightener: … Ian McCabe, a Washington, D.C.-based hairstylist and owner of Navy Hair Studio …
Hair color is personal and can look different depending on undertones and skin tone, but in general, both stylists consulted for this piece recommend leaning warmer this time of year. “Sometimes a slightly warmer gloss to give a warmer reflection to gray hair can be helpful,” says Washington, DC hair colorist and salon owner Ian McCabe.
“Getting on a treadmill three times a month isn’t going to keep you healthy, and it’s the same with your hair,” says Ian McCabe, a master colorist and founder of Navy, a hair studio in Washington D.C. “To see real results, especially as we get older and our scalp produces less oil so our hair gets drier and more brittle, we need to work harder to get it to look like it once did,” McCabe says.
