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There are only a few things I know to be undeniably true. First, the best hair days tend to happen when you have no plans and you’re not going to be leaving the house (naturally). Second, a breakout is sure to appear on the eve of a big event, like a birthday, job interview, graduation, or wedding (it’s just the way it is). Third, French-girl beauty will never go out of style (this is an absolute).  The latter has been proven time and time again. Whether it’s the popularity of French beauty brands or trending French skincare secrets, everyone knows there’s a classic and timeless aspect to it. And that’s certainly true when it comes to French hairstyles, like Birkin bangs.  Popularised by French icon Jane Birkin in the ’60s, these...

What a year 2022 has been for hair trends. From trending hair colours such as copper and seventies-inspired blonde, to haircuts like the bob and mixie cut, we saw a whole range of hair trends trickle from our feeds into IRL. It’s safe to say we’re pretty excited to see what 2023 hair trends will be in store for us next year. It’s safe to say our hair has come a long way this year. After two years of uncertainty from the pandemic, we all breathed a collective sign of relief once our much-loved hair salons were no longer subjected to lockdowns, and it finally feels as though our hair routine (for the most part) is back to normal. While 2020 was spent trying to make our pre-lockdown cut last as long as possible, 2021 consisted of trying to get our strands figh...

Before I became a beauty editor, I exclusively shopped at the drugstore for all my beauty needs. I’ll now admit that my job has made me into a bit of a product snob, but I still have some tried and true favorites that I’ll always pick up whenever I find myself perusing the aisles of Target or CVS. Although I’ve used a few great budget-friendly skincare products over the years, I’ve actually found the most success with drugstore hair products. Celebrity stylists are with me on this one. They have a few choice hair products they’ll always grab at the drugstore, too. To find out a few of their picks and a few of my favorites for curly hair, keep scrolling! You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dati...

Every few months, I get this strong urge to cut my hair and get a bob. I had a 1950s-inspired bouncy bob once, and let me tell you, it changed my life. And recently, I’ve been spending much of my time in a never-ending daydream of reminiscing and searching for brunette bob hairstyles. What I adore about the brunette bob haircut is how understated it is while still looking like a simple haircut. Don’t get me wrong, it still requires plenty of skill from the hairstylist to make it look so effortless, but it’s generally a manageable style, making it a great low maintenance haircut. And there are so many variations of the bob hairstyle to try. A cropped, blunt bob looks totally stylish, as does a bob with a fringe. But equally, if you want to keep the length of your hair...

“The best way to use a hair mousse is to really pump out a golf ball–size amount into the palm of your hands and then use your fingers to take small amounts and slowly rake it through the hair, starting at the ends and using the remaining amount of mousse to be scrunched into the roots,” says King. “If you have curly hair, I would do the same thing, but always scrunch into the hair. Do not rake through the hair because this can create frizz. So always scrunch into the hair, starting at the mid-lengths to ends and then ending the last amount scrunching at the roots.” The great thing about mousse is that it can work for all hair types and textures. “Mousse is really good because it encourages really defined curls or coils in type 3 and type 4 hair,” h...

“The bob has never really gone out,” explains King. “From Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, to Blondie and her transitions of textured bobs, it’s always been around and has always been such a vocal point. All the way back to when Vidal Sassoon first cut it, it’s just made many alternations and variations along the way, but has been present in every era even prior to this.” I nod enthusiastically in agreement, feeling smug with my freshly trimmed bob. “Also Julia Roberts’ 90’s curls in Pretty Women, right up to the current day where you’re seeing these textured, 70’s layered cuts. It can really encourage the curl into the hair and give it texture. With coily hair, it can define the coils and and give a beautiful shape and volume.” Armed with King’s expertise and my own extensive resea...

Kate Middleton’s brunette hair colour by nature reflects a lot of light, making it look glossy. If you’re finding that your hair colour is looking dull, then switching it up can help make it shinier. ” Hair colour is an important component to achieving gorgeous hair that boasts health and dimension,” says Merrick-Thirlway. “Always choose a colour that will help lift and illuminate the natural colour such as winter gold, a brunette base colour featuring golden highlights which also goes by the name ‘candlelit brunette.'” If your hair is naturally dark, then choose rich hair colours to give depth and dimension. As for blondes? Choose glossy blonde hues that tend to have a lighter base colour. In terms of hair colouring techniques,...

These are the ones I use and swear by (Lopez does too. He says he even keeps them in his kit). I like them because they heat up quickly and evenly, and they don’t damage my hair, thanks to the velvet-flocked barrels.  So, how do you use them? It’s actually quite intuitive. Just section your hair and roll them up to the scalp, securing them in place with the included clips. “I like to use hot rollers on dry hair a few hours before an event so the hair has time to set in position while you are getting ready with makeup and wardrobe,” Neill says. He emphasises the importance of prep to extend the life of the style. “If you want your set to hold for a few days, blow-dry your roots with a volumising product, like Aveda’s Invati Advanced Thickeni...

No matter your curl pattern, density, or face shape or whether you have loose waves or tight coils, short curly hair can work on everyone with a little effort and research. “A style that is short and curly is easy to style and manage, but it is one that requires maintenance,” says Daniele de Angelis, international artistic director of Toni&Guy. The 2020 London Hairdresser of the Year recipient goes on to explain how the short curly cut can be achieved: “You should be sure to make regular visits to your hairdresser, especially if the length is above jaw level, in order to keep its shape.” “A short hairstyle can absolutely suit multiple curl textures, but your stylist must adopt the correct cutting technique for the required texture,” he adds...

Blonde is back in a big way for 2023, but this time around, it’s high-maintenance, polished and expensive-looking. “When you think of glamour, you think Hollywood blonde,” says Zoë Irwin, creative director at John Frieda Salons. “We’ve grown up with Hollywood blonde, but now, the association of glamour has shifted. It’s now the ’90s yellow blonde,” she says, explaining that creamy yellow blondes are in big demand right now. “It’s uptown because it is a high-maintenance look, so after a couple of months, a root will appear, so it becomes an entire new type of colour look. To maintain this, you’ll need to be in the salon every three to four weeks,” she adds.  Giuseppe Stelitano, creative director at Trevor Sorb...

When it comes to classic hairstyles, they don’t come more timeless than the lob. With less drama (and less upkeep) than an Anna Wintour–inspired bob but a little more edge than long locks, the lob is the perfect in-between hairstyle that never goes out of style. Bonus: It suits every face shape, so there’s no risk of remorse after your visit to the hairdresser. But what exactly is a lob? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a long bob. It’s a one-length cut that generally sits at a mid-length, shoulder height—although, you can get away with your strands falling just a smidge above or below that. Experiment with centre and side partings to switch up how your lob looks daily, but a lob hairstyle also pairs well with a fringe—whether that’s a full, one-length ...

When it comes to classic hairstyles, they don’t come more timeless than the lob. With less drama (and less upkeep) than an Anna Wintour–inspired bob but a little more edge than long locks, the lob is the perfect in-between hairstyle that never goes out of style. Bonus: It suits every face shape, too, so there’s no risk of remorse after your visit to the hairdresser’s. But what exactly is a lob? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a long bob. It’s a one-length cut that generally sits at a mid-length, shoulder height—although you can get away with your strands falling just a smidge above or below that, too. Experiment with centre and side partings to switch up how your lob looks daily, but a lob hairstyle also pairs well with a fringe—whether that’s a ...