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Talking about the onset of fall can be fairly stressful when you’re still enjoying the dog days of summer and the lovely relishes that come with it: socially distanced s’more assemblage, daylight at 8 p.m., and sweat-inducing temps at 8 a.m. Alas, fight though we did, it’s officially time to start thinking about fall and how our skincare routine, wardrobe, nail game, and hair color can be adapted as we prepare to ring in the new season. (If you’re so inclined, of course.) ICYMI, we already published a pretty extensive guide to 2020 fall hair color, but we thought we’d round it out with an expert-led side serving of haircut, hairstyling, and hair accessory inspiration. Below, we’re recapping the fall color trends we discussed earlier this s...

When it comes to hair trends, glossy, blunt cuts have most definitely reigned supreme as of late. For the last few years, we have found ourselves swooning over glossy, glass-like lengths and adding all of the blunt bob inspiration to our saved folders on Instagram. There’s no doubt that blunt cuts have had their fair share of love. But now, there’s a new hair trend on the horizon. In a surprising turn of events, layered hair is back. Gone are the days of virtually snatching the scissors off of the hairdresser whenever they utter the phrase “Let’s get some nice layers in there.” It’s officially time to embrace choppier, textured styles once more. But what does opting for a layered style actually entail? This is everything experts want you to know about layered hair. You Deserve to...

I was keen to understand how purple shampoo works on different hair textures. “The only thing you need to consider with purple shampoo is that, if your texture is super fine, it can stain the baby hair around the hairline,” advises Barron-Hough. “If that’s the case, you would need to leave the hairline out when shampooing and just massage it in the last few seconds before you rinse. “Purple shampoo works very well on Afro hair, too; all of the guidelines I’ve already discussed apply in the same way. As Afro hair is slightly more porous, if the shade of blonde is super light, then a purple tone shampoo will work best for a brightening effect. The tone should absorb quickly, so you needn’t spend lots of time in the shower waiting for it to work....

When it comes to hair tends, glossy, blunt cuts have most definitely reigned supreme as of late. For the last few years, we have found ourselves swooning over glossy, glass-like lengths and adding all of the blunt bob inspiration to our saved folders on Instagram. There’s no doubt that blunt cuts have had their fair share of love. But now, there’s a new hair trend on the horizon. In a surprising turn of events, layered hair is back. Gone are the days of virtually snatching the scissors off of the hairdresser whenever they utter the phrase “Let’s get some nice layers in there.”It’s officially time to embrace choppier, textured styles once more. But what does opting for a layered style actually entail? This is everything experts want you to know about layered hair. You Deserve to Make M...

George Northwood and Elinor Block in a Zoom call Days before I went for the cut, I spoke to George over Zoom. I quickly gave him the facts: I hadn’t had my haircut for over six months, I wanted to go short, but how short could I go? The reason for the short hair question was because I didn’t know when I’d have another chance of getting my haircut (hello, second wave) and I couldn’t face my hair getting so long again.  “Post-lockdown, everyone is desperate for a big change,” says George. “To get the look you’re after, you need to consider what you want to achieve and think about the different proportions.”  For me, George suggested that I can go short and even take it up to my jawline if I want, as I’ve got a longer face than I realise. So, by cutting the length, it won’t mak...

I’ve always had a complex relationship, or should I say situationship, with hair straighteners. It was a coming of age ritual when my mum would pass a hot comb that had been heating up on a sweltering gas hob through my 4C natural hair.  As I swapped hot combs for relaxers, I longed for the day when I could go to Argos to finally purchase a  hair straightener like all the big girls did. When the day arrived, it kickstarted many years of ignoring my hair health and ruining my relaxed hair with the problematic duo of both heat and chemical damage. My hair was desperate for a break, so I gave it an extended holiday by switching to wearing weaves and wigs and chopping all of my hair off, so it could grow back naturally and thankfully it is now thriving. I always prefe...

When it comes to hair highlights, much of the conversation centres around blonde tones, but we’re of the opinion that the effects of highlights look just as impressive on brunette tresses. Yes, they’re often more subtle, but at a time where the beauty world is shifting its focus to more natural and timeless looks – think no-makeup makeup – hair trends are following suit. With the power to make your hair look even more multi-dimensional and glossy, brunette highlights are in high-demand right now, especially as salons begin to resume their full services. And when you take a look at the gorgeous examples we’ve collated below, it’s not hard to see why.  We went through Instagram with a fine-tooth comb, searching for the celebrities and influencers who showcase brunette...

Every few months, I get this urge to cut my hair and get a bob. I had a 1950’s-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 bob hairstyles on dark hair. What I adore about the bob is how understated it is while still looking like a simple cut. It still requires plenty of skill from the hairstylist to make it look so effortless, but it’s generally a manageable style. The reason why I’m inching closer to the crop is that with a few styling tweaks and techniques, you can pretty much have a different hairstyle every day when you get this cut. From waves to hair clips and everything in between, keep scrolling for all the brunette bob hairstyl...

When it comes to French style signifiers, there are some that immediately come to mind. Breton stripes are one, basket bags are another, and feline eyeliner flicks also have an undeniable je ne sais quoi about them. But when it comes to hair, there’s one style that feels more Gallic than the rest, and that’s long hair with fringe. Of course, the look isn’t just popular with the French, but there’s something about tumbling lengths offset with a sweeping fringe that feels very Parisian. Regardless of its origin, it’s a hairstyle that looks incredibly chic and is becoming increasingly popular in beauty circles.  For those with long hair, going for the chop is the ultimate commitment. After all, it can take months, if not years, to grow your hair back out should a...

From pixie crops and blunt bobs to beach waves and long ponytails, there’s plenty of hair inspiration out there right now that has me veering between wanting to chop all my hair off and growing it out long on a daily basis. However, obsessing over the two extremes has meant I’ve been totally overlooking how stylish mid-length hair can look. In fact, the lob (a longer-length bob) might just be the perfect compromise between long and short hair. “The lob is a classic. It works with so many different hair types and face shapes, hence its popularity,” explained Krysia Eddery, expert hairstylist and owner of Aveda concept salon, Perfectly Posh. “The mid-length is really quite forgiving—there aren’t many face shapes that it won’t sit well with.” An...

When it comes to consistently good hair days, there’s one woman who seems to have been blessed by the beauty gods: Sienna Miller. Her iconic beachy blonde waves have been turning heads since her first breakout role in Layer Cake back in 2004. Sure, 16 years may have passed, but Sienna is still influencing our style to this day; be it our wardrobes or our beauty routines.  Her hair, however, is the stuff of legend. In fact, when I last went to the hairdresser, brandishing tears of Sienna’s gorgeous locks on my phone for her to recreate, my stylist revealed that the majority of her blonde-haired clients will show her snaps of Sienna Miller as a reference. Which got me thinking—why isn’t there a place where I can access all of Sienna Miller’s hair looks in a single swi...

I go on about this a lot, but nothing gets me down more than the fact that my hair is lifeless and lacking texture. I can spend up to two hours tonging it and misting it with several different sprays and still not manage to achieve the effortlessly tousled look I so crave. At the end of the whole ordeal, I’m left with one of two hair looks: matted, flat and greasy as a result of the excess product in there or a Dolly Parton–esque bouffant.  If you ask me, achieving beachy lengths that look effortless is one of my hardest beauty feats. And while I’m still eagerly anticipating my post-lockdown haircut, it’s safe to say that I am looking for all of the tips to style out my rather ridiculously long hair right now. Luckily for me, I recently got the chance to sit down with Laura Polko, T3 ambas...