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As someone that has spent the best part of five years trying to transition my naturally brunette strands into a full head of luscious blonde, trust me when I say I understand the perils of bleach appointments. I have tried full-head highlights, half-head highlights, ombré, balayage and babylights in an attempt to get the effortlessly blonde hair of my dreams, but alas, I still haven’t quite got there. However, I have every faith that 2022 will be the year that my blonde hair dreams will come true. You see, the thing I have struggled with the most is knowing exactly what to ask for at the salon. With prices usually quotes by technique, it doesn’t make it easy for those of us that don’t know what technique is needed. What we do know, ...

Maxine also recommends opting for a side-swept fringe if you want minimum commitment, and Paul Windle, the founder of Windle London, suggests picking a fine long fringe with a couple of sections, getting longer from the centre into the sides. As for which styles can be hardest to pull off, Maxine says micro-fringe requires a lot of commitment. “That being said,” she explains, “when it’s done right on the right person, it’s the most striking and beautifully edgy fringe there is.” And while we do urge that you wait until you can get to salon before you take the plunge, taking inspiration from these 24 chic fringe hairstyles can’t hurt, right? You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating sho...

It’s so simple, but it’s honestly changed the lifespan of my hairstyles. If I’m doing my hair for an event, I will curl it as early as possible and use hair clips to hold the curls up, and then do things like my makeup, outfit, etc., before unpinning the curls or waves. After doing this, for the rest of the night, I have the bounciest style with the best longevity. When it comes to products now, I rarely use a traditional, crispy hair spray anymore, as I really don’t need it. “When styling with heat, the most important step is using a heat-protecting serum, not only to maintain healthy hair but also to help the look last longer,” says Subrina Kidd, textured hair expert for L’Oréal Professionnel Steampod. “A good serum creates a coating around the hair to keep the look held and i...

It’s so simple, but it’s honestly changed the lifespan of my hairstyles. If I’m doing my hair for an event, I will curl it as early as possible and use hair clips to hold the curls up, and then do things like my makeup, outfit, etc., before unpinning the curls or waves. After doing this, for the rest of the night, I have the bounciest style with the best longevity. When it comes to products now, I rarely use a traditional, crispy hair spray anymore, as I really don’t need it. “When styling with heat, the most important step is using a heat-protecting serum, not only to maintain healthy hair but also to help the look last longer,” says Subrina Kidd, textured hair expert for L’Oréal Professionnel Steampod. “A good serum creates a coating around the hair to keep the look held and i...

If I could live in any decade, it would hands down be the ’70s—not because I find anything about the way of life particularly endearing, but rather I’m absolutely head over heels for the aesthetic. From flared jeans to supersized sunglasses, when it comes to ’70s fashion, I’m all in. However, as a beauty editor, I feel somewhat inclined to say that the single best thing about the ’70s was the hair. I’m so obsessed with ’70s hairstyles, in fact, that I have rocked the same ’70s-style, long, middle-parted mop for well over 10 years.  But it’s not just super-long hair that really defined the decade. Everything from shaggy lengths and fringes to blunt bobs and picked-out afros have rema...

When it comes to applying this colour trend, it’s much like the highlighting services that we are used to. “With the grey blending service, hairdressers use techniques like babylights and balayage to blend grey hair into an overall look to give it a more natural result,” says Zoë Irwin, Wella Professionals UK colour trend expert. “There are products I use, for example, Wella Professionals Illumina Color, that give a sheer result, taking the edge off the grey without hiding it totally. I work with my clients over months and even years to take them grey.” These are great options if you currently have a light balayage or your hair is light brunette or blonde and has never been dyed dark. But what if you’re in the deep-brunette or black hair camp? “I’d suggest having ...

While blunt bobs are undoubtedly chic, making a drastic hair change can require a switch-up in your day-to-day styling routine. To help get to grips with the best way to look after and style a blunt bob, I asked Ryan Forsythe, international artistic director for Trevor Sorbie, for his top tips. “Blunt bobs are universal and can work on all hair types. It’s a timeless haircut that never goes out of style,” he says. Plus, it’s a super-versatile style. “If you want a bob that is low-maintenance, try air-drying using Shu Uemura Art of Hair Shiki Worker to condition and leave hair looking healthy,” he says. “For a more polished bob, I would avoid too much volume and go for a vertical wave with a mid to large curling iron for an ...

As a millennial beauty editor, I am often left a little confused (and sometimes infuriated) by some of the things I see on TikTok. Typically, messages that promote using lube as primer or using a banana to apply winged liner aren’t the sorts of things that fill beauty editors with confidence.  However, when Gen Z took to TikTok earlier this year to brand side partings as “cheugy,” I wasn’t totally aghast. Personally, I think that flipping your hair over to the side is one of the simplest and most effective ways to elevate and volumise any look. However, I do have to agree that the middle part is a superior way to style your hair. As someone who spent most of her adolescent life straightening her side-parted fringe and spraying can after can of Batist...

There’s no doubt that 2021 has been a turbulent year for our hair. We spent the first few months trying our hardest to manage our strands at home after going a really long time without a salon appointment. And when we finally did get the chance to sit down in front of a hairdresser, we had a whole lot of damage on our hands.  While we started the year with big plans for our hair, in reality, we have been too busy trying to get our strands fighting fit after many, many months of neglect. But as the curtain closes on 2021, we’re feeling pretty confident that 2022 will be the year for hair. To get some sort of idea of the sorts of hair trends that will be popular next year, we reached out to some of the top hairstylists in the game. So, whether you’re tempted to chop all of your hai...

When it comes to French-girl hair, the philosophy remains consistent: The less you do, the better. French girls have a knack at making their hair work around their lifestyle (another day of dry shampoo? Pas de problème! Overslept? Embrace the bed head!)—exuding an effortless, undone aesthetic that never looks like they’ve tried too hard. In order to pull off this low-key yet chic hair, there are certain signature haircuts (and products) that French women are utterly devoted to. Stylist at Trevor Sorbie Covent garden explains, “French hair is all about softness and care-free sophistication.” To figure out exactly what it is about French haircuts that have that certain je ne sais quoi, we reached out to the experts to get the full rundown on what types of hair cuts we s...

It’s that time. After months of gradual invitations creeping back in, party season has hit like a whirlwind of glitter—Christmas parties with colleagues you’ve only really seen on Zoom for the past 18 months, pub meet-ups with friends and, of course, New Year’s Eve. The month of tinsel and Mariah Carey is back, and that means it’s time to team your outfits with the best party hairstyles to match. “Whatever type, texture or length of your hair, the party season is the perfect opportunity to try something different,” says Martin Crean owner of Mode Hair. Whether you have long straight hair, the statement shag cut or a short hairstyle, the party season is the time to amplify your everyday look. “If you usually wear your hair straight, reach for the tongs and salt spray and...

Design Essentials products will always be staples for Morgan and Hill. It’s a brand that truly caters to diverse hair types and structures, much like their other favorite Oribe. “I have always looked at hair by texture and not race or ethnicity because hair textures can vary, even within a single family,” says Morgan. He also thinks the brand’s Agave & Lavender collection is great for those who want to blow out their naturally wavy or coily hair. “It delivers exceptional heat protection for blow dryers and hot tools. The Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse and the Honey Curl Forming Custard are perfect for keeping curls and coils hydrated as well.” Hill is also quick to sing its praises, stating that Design Essentials products are of supe...