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Ok, so Alexa might not change her hairdo very often but with a hairstyle as great as this you just don't need to. She has that rare gem of a cut that we're all searching for - a style that works with and not against your hair's natural texture and looks good even if you've only spent five minutes on it.Attending the D&G screening of The Twilight Saga: New Moon in New York... ]]>
There is nothing more satisfying than turning up to your Christmas party feeling a million dollars, and good hair is the ultimate key. Of course the celebrities always look red carpet-ready and, yes, they have an army of stylists, but we've picked some of best party season celebrity styles which we think are easy enough to recreate at home. The key to getting a good style to last is to prep the... ]]>
 We were lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the new Wella Professionals System Professional range of products this month, and boy does it look good. With sleek new packaging, new hi-tech formulas and in-salon treatments, it will give dry, lifeless hair a run for its money.If you are in need of a reviving hair treat before the manic festive season ahead, then visit sphairalchemy.co.uk... ]]>
The owner of a bountiful head full of curls can often experience a love hate relationship with their locks as the wrong cut can, at worst, leave you with the appearance of a distressed poodle. However, naturally curly haired ladies are actually very lucky as a variety of styles and tightness of curls can result in a variety of looks straight-haired girls can only dream of - you just... ]]>
Make sure you watch our brilliant Ben Cooke video showing you how to create curls just using tin foil and your hairdryer before checking out this video. Ben turns a head full of tight curls into an amazing updo hairstyle with just a few pins with inspiration from the Prada campaign as a reference point. Think high, voluminous hair with gorgeous texture, simple to achieve with maximum... ]]>
Stylist Ben Cooke creates a head full of tight curls just using tin foil. That's right, put down the curling tongs, waver and wand and head for your kitchen for sheets of rolled up tin foil. Wrapped tightly in the hair before being blasted with a dryer you'll soon be left with an amazing mane of locks with a texture you just can't recreate using normal hair tools. This is one look we'll... ]]>
How to create and keep volume in flat hair is a question our hair stylists get asked all the time. Here Ben Cooke, celebrity stylist and brand ambassador for Herbal Essences shows you how to create volume for a full-bodied mane of hair that will make you the envy of all the girls. Watch the video below... ]]>
This week I was lucky enough to experience some fab highlights at the Michael Barnes salon in London's West End. Nestled between big wig theatres and cute cafés on Shaftesbury Avenue, Michael's salon proved to be the perfect pit stop for a colour touch-up. Chatty Brett was a whizz with my blonde highlights - which meant I still made my afternoon meeting - and the relaxed salon... ]]>
If your locks are looking less than lustrous it's time to indulge in some treatment TLC and we've got just the thing with this selection of products and treatments that are guaranteed to revive tired, dehydrated hair.Umberto Giannini Spa Rituals Overnight Magic Hair Repair"I have thick, curly hair prone to frizziness so any product claiming to remedy this problem is always... ]]>
HiI am going to Jamaica in two weeks' time for a fortnight and am worried about the hot humid weather and what it will do to my thick blonde coloured hair? What products will I need to take to help my hair?PatHair needs moisture in the sun and the more you can treat your hair to this secret recipe the better. Use my... ]]>
Online store asos.com is so much more than fashion and beauty, in fact this week we are lusting after their fabulous hair accessories. Their new range out now is full of glamorous vintage charm and will enable you to add some wow factor to any festive hairstyle.Log on to asos.com today and check them out, we don't think they will be around for long. We've already got our eye on the pretty... ]]>
The beauty team here at Handbag Towers tries a vast number of products every month but we're always filled with glee when one truly does what it says on the bottle. And this is exactly what happened when I was invited to test out the new hair care range Ref.Jasmine, the wonderful and very talented stylist washed my hair in the colour shampoo and conditioner before asking me how I liked to... ]]>
Other than the fashion press, celebrities are often the first to see the new season's collections during fashion week. Whether in Milan, Paris, New York or London, each city draws a different crowd of A-listers champing at the bit to see what they could be wearing on the red carpet in the coming year. The same goes for the hairstyles created by the very best of the styling... ]]>
For these gorgeous curls it is key to use a large barrelled curling tong (HQ hair.com have some good ones), to give a long flowing curl. Preparation is key to creating these curls and maintaining them for the day/night. Spritz Charles Worthington Results Heat Defence Spray before blowdrying hair. Use a large round brush when blowdrying to add extra volume at the root and curl the ends, using... ]]>
Working up a sweat at the gym might work wonders for your figure but it can cause havoc with hair, making it look dishevelled, tangled and frizzy. A new range from Mark Hill called Gym Style will put an end to bad hair days after a heavy workout or swimming session, thanks to a combination of unique ingredients specifically designed to combat chlorine, salt and product build up.  The... ]]>
 Is it just us or does celebrity hair seem to grow at a phenomenal rate? Well, this is not a superhuman skill gifted to those that make the A-list, or even the D-list, it's all down to the magic of hair extensions. Be they human hair extensions, synthetic ones or good old clip hair extensions, celebrities can't get enough of Rapunzel length locks. Cheryl Cole's tumbling brunette... ]]>
As part of Great Lengths' Pretty In Pink Campaign to raise money for Cancer Research UK, Great Lengths, the leaders in 100% human hair extensions and favoured by celebrities galore, have teamed up with Michael Douglas, celebrity stylist and The Street Barber from the BBC's The One Show. If you're the lucky bidder you'll receive a full head of hair extensions applied and... ]]>
Alfie Booth is one of Andrew Collinge's star stylists working between the new Graduates salon in Liverpool where he is Creative Director and also as a Style Director at the Andrew Collinge Manchester salon.Shortlisted twice at the British Hairdressing Awards in the Newcomer of the Year category and most recently a finalist at... ]]>
One of the quickest ways to update your hairstyle is to add a fringe. Somehow they never fall off fashion's radar, with short crops, long curls and sexy updos all complimenting a fringe perfectly. If you don't want a blunt fringe like we've seen on Dannii Minogue and Keira Knightley over the years, then go for a side-sweeping finish that can look just as glam and very flattering. A blunt... ]]>
You might recall a recent news story on handbag.com citing Cheryl Cole as the latest ambassador for L'Oreal, especially seeing as so many of you were against the appointment of such an obviously coiffed and unnatural beauty. Well, we've just been given the shots from her first ad campaign promoting Elvive Full Restore 5 so now you can judge for yourselves whether she's... ]]>
Whether you're looking for a new shampoo and conditioner to revive worn out sun-damaged hair or the latest styling product used to create the fashion-forward funky hairstyles seen on the catwalks, then this is the shopping list for you and your locks. We've also got the newest hair tools with all the gadgets, gizmos and ionic technology you expect from your styling products from brands... ]]>
I went to meet the very charming Andrew Collinge at The Soho hotel to chat about his new hair care range, which contains some extremely exotic ingredients. The Purity range has four types of care: smooth, volume, colour and hydra therapy, so you can decide which range your hair will benefit from using the most. Or you can mix and match if you require a combination of help... ]]>
There's nothing worse than watching your gorgeous new hair colour wash down the drain leaving your once deep chestnut mane mousey or your freshly highlighted blonde locks lacklustre. But with a kaleidoscope of colour protect hair duos now on the market there's no need to feel frustrated at your hair colour fade. We've put five to the test, read on to discover which may be right for... ]]>
If you're stuck in a style rut or want to look sizzling ahead of a hot date or girls' night out, head to Liberty and book in for one of their new styling sessions with Bumble and Bumble and WAM for a revamp and sleek new 'do. The styling sessions run from Friday 18 September then every Friday for six weeks between 1 and 7pm. And a session only last 30 minutes, so it won't eat into your... ]]>
Cheryl Cole kick started the red revolution for autumn ushering in a landscape of more daring hues. From plum to burgundy, chilli to chocolate cherry, whichever shade you crave, complexion is key to making the right colour choice so don't be totally influenced by the trends. If you have ivory or creamy toned skin, the general rule is that you can be as adventurous as you like. The poster girls... ]]>
James Brown, hairdresser and bessie mate to Kate Moss, has done it again with this new range of hair must-haves. James created these products with great hair in mind but of course added his very own stylish twist to the range, so it's got a bit of an edge to it and hair will be left rock'n'roll chic in moments. The new Scandalous range contains everything from a firm holding hair... ]]>
Hi PaulI have quite striking grey hair. It's thick, naturally wavy, shoulder length and not too dry or brittle if I condition it regularly. Although I like the grey colour - it has a blue sheen, not yellow at all - the sheer paleness of it can look quite shocking, especially in the sunlight. It can make me look washed out and seems to... ]]>
The new season is upon us at last, the shops have weeded out the remaining string bikinis and wheeled in rows and racks of wonderfully warming winter gear. But it's not only your clothes that change with the seasons, it's your hair too, and we've cherry-picked our favourite looks from the catwalk for autumn/winter 2009.Hair trends this season offer something for everyone. If you're... ]]>
British Hairdresser Of The Year nominee Errol Douglas styled Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle's hair. The south London rapper delighted her fans by winning the prestigious Mercury Music Prize for best British album of the year for her debut album Speech Therapy. The 26-year-old who always wanted super-talented Errol to style her hair was thrilled... ]]>
 Celebrities change their hairstyles on what seems like a daily basis, from adding extensions to changing the colour and going for the chop - the A-list aren't afraid to stand out from the crowd, and this week was no exception. Jaime Winstone has gone platinum blonde, Lily Allen has added even more extensions and Fearne Cotton just might have taken the ‘80s look a tad too... ]]>