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To quench this, I reach for hydrating serums, oils and creams; I pick shampoos that don’t strip hair, and of course, I use nourishing masks. “For dry hair, masks are one the most intensive treatments you can give your hair on the regular,” says Sophie Benson, education manager for Keune Hair UK. “Traditionally, you can use them once per week or every five shampoos. However, if your hair is lightened or exposed to over-styling, heat products, sun exposure, swimming/sports, etc., or you have longer hair, then you can use a mask instead of a conditioner every time you wash your hair.” So with that said, these are the products that I load up on and recommend to friends when the summer heat takes its toll on our hair. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Onlin...

You can always accessorize. Polko recommends the trendy jaw clip. “It continues to gain momentum as one of this season’s easiest and hottest styling trends,” she says. “To get the look, I like to mix together the Aquage Transforming Paste with the brand’s Finishing Spray and use this blend to slick hair back, using a fine-tooth comb to smooth strands. You can secure hair with an elastic, although they can be stressful and damaging to strands, so I typically forgo that step, twist hair up, and put the jaw clip in. This style also looks cute with two front pieces left out for a face frame.” And it doesn’t just end with jaw clips. Try any kind of hair accessory to mix things up. “Scarves, headbands, claw clips, pins, and scrunchies are a gr...

“Next, it’s time to secure your ponytail,” says Mewies. “Position is so important, so don’t go too high or too low in the nape. The middle of the back of your head is where you want to be,” she says. “Once secured, twist and bend the ponytail into shape winding around the hair tie and pinning as it starts to bend. Allow the hair to move in its own direction. Don’t force it too much into a shape it doesn’t want to go!” A bungee hair tie will make creating this style much easier, says Wanstall. “A Bungee tie will get the ponytail super tight. Then use grips to pin in the bun to make sure it’s super clean,” he says. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a da...

When you’re thinking about getting a new haircut, and particularly if you’re looking for low-maintenance medium-length haircuts, it can be hard to know where to start. Whatever your current hair length, whether it be short, medium or long, switching up your look can be so exciting, but it can also leave you feeling overwhelmed by choice or unsure of which style to commit to once you’re in the salon chair. The best hairstylists, however, will work with you to find the best haircut and hairstyle for your lifestyle. It’s important to discuss how you would like your hair to look but also what your needs are. For instance, maybe you’re thinking about adding in some face-framing layers to your medium-length hair, but you still want to be able to tie your hair b...

Thin hair can be difficult. And the thing is, much like how one skincare product might work for your friend, but won’t agree with your skin, the same goes for hair products and hair thickening advice. Different hair tips and tricks will have varying success among hair types and textures. For instance, I’ve watched friends create tumbling, voluminous waves using a hair straightener on their hair, but when I try to replicate it on my own hair, the curls will never hold (I personally find a hair wand or tong will give me long-lasting curls). Therefore, if you’re looking for ways to make fine hair look fuller, it can pay to experiment with different techniques to see what works for your unique hair. However, there are some thin hair principles th...

If you ask me, summer is the ideal time to switch up your beauty routine and experiment. This year, I believe this to be particularly true. After two summers of restrictions, summer soirées, festivals and holidays are firmly back on the agenda, and there’s a celebratory mood in the air.  As such, we’re seeing this reflected in beauty trends. Models at MSGM’s and Versace’s S/S 22 shows were sent down the runway with vivid green eyeliner, which feels so right for festival season, and colourful hair accessories have made a major comeback amongst the fashion set this season, as seen on the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy and on the runway at Max Mara. In nail salons, everyone is opting for colourful nail art right now, and rightfully so. Who doesn’t want a dopamine hit on their fingertips? “With...

Mention ‘Olaplex’ in a room full of beauty editors, and you can assure that it will strike up lots of conversation. Olaplex has become a modern-day beauty classic, with coveted products which help to repair hair bonds for stronger and healthier hair. If you don’t already have an Olaplex product, then you’ll no doubt have seen it in a friend’s bathroom or on the bathroom shelves of beauty insiders on Instagram. The little bottle called Olaplex No.3 is probably the most well-known. But what makes Olaplex products so special? The range has patented bond-building technology (called Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate), which basically works to repair damaged hair bonds from the inside out, which is ideal if you colour your hair, or use hot styling tools&n...

On behalf of all thin-haired women out there, I would like to take this opportunity to beg the beauty industry to stop telling us that we need to buy more styling products. I have spent my entire life looking for ways to make my hair thicker, and it wasn’t until I sat down with a brutally honest trichologist a few weeks ago that I finally understood my situation. I’m never going to grow more hair. The scalp can’t grow more hair follicles. The hair I have is the hair I have, and all I can do is make sure I keep it as healthy as I possibly can. Since learning this, I’ve thought long and hard about all of the money I’ve wasted on styling products designed to make my hair look thicker—the sort that do already thick hair wonders but ma...

I often find the simplest hairstyles look the best and I have a theory about this, so indulge me, please. The easier your hair is to style, the quicker it takes and therefore you get less frustrated and flustered and you’re less likely to have to rush other parts of your routine; like picking your outfit and makeup.  As a result, everything just feels a lot more put together.  Sure, sometimes I allow myself extra time to perfect a glossy hair look, or a braided style but most of the time I want the quickest way to great hair. It’s why I’ve nailed curling with straighteners and I wrap my hair at night to keep it straight if I get a silk press and why I’m always on the hunt for hair tools that are beyond easy to use. So, when the new BaByliss 9000 Waver landed ...

The thing is hair loss is such a complex issue that affects so many people and is triggered by a laundry list of causes. One thing that has to be said is that it’s normal to lose some hair every day. In fact, up to 100 hairs a day is average as a part of a healthy growth cycle. If your hair is in braids or held in extensions, when you remove these, you’ll also lose all the hair that is trapped, so it’ll feel like a lot. “Excess shedding is when follicles are prematurel. A normal rate is 10%, but this can increase up to 35% with premature shedding,” says Wil Fleeson, director at Rainbow Room International and director of Trichology Scotland. “Common triggers for this are iron deficiency, stress and anxiety, change in medication or change in diet and also post-pregnancy.” You ...

“When choosing the right shade of blonde, it’s important to consider your skin tone, its undertone, and also your eye colour,” says Cobella. “For people with cooler skin tones, ashier, cool-toned blonde shades suit them best. For warm skin tones, I recommend golden, honey-toned shades.” It’s also important to consider the maintenance that comes with going blonde. Depending on your hair colour and the colour application method that your hair colourist uses, you may need regular salon appointments to keep your hair colour looking its best. You’ll also want to consider how much heat styling you use. “Before going blonde, consider your hair’s current condition. Can it withstand going blonde? Think about your lifestyle. Going blonde can requ...