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Trends come and go, but one thing that is for sure is that the fashion and beauty industries will forever look back to past decades for inspiration. Seventies and nineties hairstyles made a huge comeback recently, with curtain bangs and bouncy ’90s supermodel blowouts becoming more and more popular. However, when you think of trending hairstyles, the ’80s might not be the first decade that springs to mind. After all, it created a bad rap for perms, and it’s not a decade that the fashion and beauty industry typically looks back on fondly. Some trends like bold blusher and giant shoulder-pads are unlikely to hit the mainstream as they once did. However, the ’80s were a pioneering decade for haircuts and hairstyles. It is often know as the era for big hair, and wh...

In my humble opinion, mid-length hair is the most versatile hair length. You can do absolutely any style with no strands left behind, unless of course you are leaving out tendrils on purpose. I also happen to think that thick hair is the most versatile texture— but this is without doubt with the bias of having naturally super-thick hair myself. So, the combo of both is kind of spectacular in my eyes. Do not get me wrong, I have spent years cursing the fact that my hair has broken multiple stylists’ combs and takes a long time to straighten, but now with acceptance I know it also means that there aren’t many problems with any style I attempt. I do find that I get stuck in a real rut when thinking of styles though. On lazy weeks I just rotate two; down and un-s...

What are common misconceptions about curly and Afro hair? Lesley Buckle: I get asked a lot if I just wake up with my hair the way it is, and often, there’s a lot more work involved. But for those who have curly hair, I’d say a common misconception is that there’s one product that will solve any hair woes or you can copy someone else’s hair routine and expect the same results. Even with the same hair type, every head of curls behaves so differently. Lots of factors like hair thickness, density, length, porosity and your environment, etc., all have a role to play besides curl texture, so figuring curls out can take a lot of experimentation. What are your top tips for caring for curly and Afro hair? LB: I don’t want to state the obvious, but being cautious w...

In my job as a beauty editor, I speak to hairstylists on the daily to find out what hair trends are big news. And hairdressers and salons always deliver the best insights, whether it be autumn/winter hair colour trends that we need to know about or the trending haircuts the the fashion set is booking in for. While we might see hair trends crop up on social channels like Instagram and TikTok, they’re not always reflective of the hairstyles that are really trending. Busy salons, however, see first-hand the haircuts and colours that people are booking in for. What’s more, choosing a new haircut can be an overwhelming task. You might want something low-maintenance, or maybe you’re looking for some short-haircut inspiration. So I asked some of the...

If you’re thinking of changing your hair and going for the chop, you might be considering a number of haircuts. We’re here to help you find some inspiration, and where better to start than the bob? If you haven’t already succumbed to this shorter style in the last few years, you’re a stronger person than we are— at least half of the Who What Wear UK team had gone for the snip. Long bobs and blunt bobs have all had their moments but the most recent cool-girl hair trend? The French bob.  If you’re after something drastically different but still guaranteed to be chic, this is the style for you. But what defines a French bob, we hear you ask? Well, the original is sharply cut somewhere between the cheekbone and the chin—think Amélie— but more modern takes can fall any...

In my job as a beauty editor, I speak to hairstylists on the daily to find out what hair trends are big news. And hairdressers and salons always deliver the best insights. Whether it be autumn/winter hair colour trends that we need to know about, to the trending haircuts the the fashion set are booking in for. While we might see hair trends crop up on social channels like Instagram and TikTok, it might not always be reflective of what hairstyles are really trending. Busy salons, however, see first-hand the haircuts and hair colours that people are booking in for, and these really are the beating heart for hair trends. What’s more, choosing a new haircut can be an overwhelming task. You might want something low maintenance, or maybe you’re looking for some sh...

If you have fine or thin hair, you might be thinking about what haircuts are best suited to your hair type. With so many haircut ideas online and on social media, it can be tricky to know where to start. All hair types and textures come with their own challenges, but for thin or fine hair, it can be difficult to create lasting volume and shape. That is why choosing the best haircut for fine hair is essential. It lays the groundwork to maximise your hair to its full potential. With the right haircut also comes less styling time and hair that looks perfectly suited to you and your lifestyle. And who doesn’t want that? Choose the wrong haircut for fine or thin hair, however, and you may find your hair isn’t sitting how you might like it, no matter how many styling produc...

If you have fine or thin hair, you might be thinking of what haircuts are best suited to your hair type. With so many haircut ideas online and on social media, it can be tricky to know where to start. All hair types and textures come with their own challenges, but for thin or fine hair, it can be difficult to create lasting volume and shape. That is why choosing the best haircut for fine hair is so essential. It lays the groundwork to maximise your hair to its full potential. With the right haircut also comes less styling time and hair that looks perfectly suited to you and your lifestyle. And who doesn’t want that? Choose the wrong haircut for fine or thin hair, however, and you may find your hair isn’t sitting how you might like it, no matter how many styling products&nb...

At Who What Wear, we believe that age is just a number. While there might be a societal rule book for choosing an “age-appropriate” hairstyle as you move from decade to decade, we’re here to tell you that you can wear your hair however you damn want. You might have tried a number of different hairstyles throughout the years, and one of the positives of that is that you know what suits your look, your style and your personality the best. Many stylish women have an iconic hairstyle that they wear throughout their whole lives. Take Anna Wintour and her bob haircut, which she has made her signature. Others like Victoria Beckham have tried every haircut and hairstyle under the sun, from a short haircut to medium and longer styles. And that’s the fun of changing up your h...

Striking the balance between clean hair and hair that’s easy to style and looks healthy, is not always as easy as you’d think. For the most part, for styles to stay put they’ll need a little helping hand with things like styling creams or texture spray but these will often contain waxes and silicones to lock out humidity. The thing is, while that’s great for hold, these ingredients will also build up on your hair and scalp as they aren’t absorbed. Product build-up will leave strands looking and feeling lank and scalps flaky—not cute. To remedy this, you need an excellent hair and scalp cleanser. Clarifying shampoos are important for all hair types for multiple reasons. “Using a clarifying shampoo is especially effective BEFORE you put on a deep conditioning treatment,” ...

At Who What Wear, we believe that age is just a number. While there might be a societal rulebook for choosing an ‘age appropriate’ hairstyle as you move from decade to decade, we’re here to tell you that you can wear your hair however you damn want. You might have tried a number of different hairstyles throughout the years, and one of the positives of that is that you know what suits your look, your style and your personality the best. Many stylish women have an iconic hairstyle that they wear throughout their whole lives. Take someone such as Anna Wintour and her bob haircut, which she has made her signature. Others, like Victoria Beckham, have tried every haircut and hairstyle under the sun to switch up their look—from a short haircut to medium and longer styl...