Hair Care & Styling Journal

Welcome to the Hairporium Hair Care & Styling Journal — your editorial hub for everything hair. From breaking UK hair industry news to hands-on DIY tutorials, professional styling guides, and expert commentary, we bring you the tips and trends shaping how Britain wears its hair. Whether you’re perfecting your curls, protecting your colour, or learning salon-quality tricks at home, every article is written to help you understand, care for, and celebrate your hair.

FKA twigs’ Grammys Hair Look and the Black History Behind It

FKA twigs’ Grammys Hair Look and the Black History Behind It

FKA twigs’ Grammys hair look fused a bold basketweave structure with spiked loc styling—an editorial statement rooted in Black ...

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A former hairdresser’s double-shampoo tip sparks a bigger question: how often should you wash your hair? Here’s how to find your ideal routine and cleanse properly.

A former hairdresser’s double-shampoo tip sparks a bigger question: how often should you wash your hair? Here’s how to find your ideal routine and cleanse properly.

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Vogue spotlights the GHD Speed as a notably fast dryer. Here’s what “fast” really means, which features make a difference, and the salon-style techniques that cut drying time without compromising...

Vogue spotlights the GHD Speed as a notably fast dryer. Here’s what “fast” really means, which features make a difference, and the salon-style techniques that cut drying time without compromising...

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Winter can be as harsh as summer on your hair. Here’s how experts recommend protecting strands from dryness, static and breakage with smarter washing, heat habits and moisture layering.

Winter can be as harsh as summer on your hair. Here’s how experts recommend protecting strands from dryness, static and breakage with smarter washing, heat habits and moisture layering.

A man with thinning red hair seen from the front under soft light

Prince Harry’s thinning hair has sparked conversation, but research and salon experience show why many men struggle to accept hair loss. Here’s what helps—without judgement or hype.

Prince Harry’s thinning hair has sparked conversation, but research and salon experience show why many men struggle to accept hair loss. Here’s what helps—without judgement or hype.

A woman with freshly cut hair looking upset in a salon setting

A calm, UK-focused guide to what to do when a salon haircut goes wrong—from requesting a correction to styling strategies and avoiding repeat disappointments.

A calm, UK-focused guide to what to do when a salon haircut goes wrong—from requesting a correction to styling strategies and avoiding repeat disappointments.

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A UK-focused, stylist-informed guide to interpreting a 4B hair product trial—what to look for in slip, moisture, definition and scalp comfort, plus a simple way to test any line without...

A UK-focused, stylist-informed guide to interpreting a 4B hair product trial—what to look for in slip, moisture, definition and scalp comfort, plus a simple way to test any line without...

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Androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss. Here’s what it looks like, what “treatable” really means, and which evidence-led options UK readers can discuss with professionals.

Androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss. Here’s what it looks like, what “treatable” really means, and which evidence-led options UK readers can discuss with professionals.

Demi Moore with long, glossy hair photographed against a neutral background

Celebrity shine can be decoded: here’s how overnight leave-in care, low-friction sleep habits and smarter heat routines can make hair look glossier by morning—without overpromising on shedding claims.

Celebrity shine can be decoded: here’s how overnight leave-in care, low-friction sleep habits and smarter heat routines can make hair look glossier by morning—without overpromising on shedding claims.

Close-up of a soft pixie haircut with airy fringe and textured layers

The soft pixie is the winter short-hair trend that feels modern, flattering and easy to wear. Here’s how to choose the right version, brief your stylist and style it in...

The soft pixie is the winter short-hair trend that feels modern, flattering and easy to wear. Here’s how to choose the right version, brief your stylist and style it in...

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Hair that never seems to grow past your shoulders is often a length-retention issue, not a growth issue. Here’s what serums can do, and the practical habits that protect ends...

Hair that never seems to grow past your shoulders is often a length-retention issue, not a growth issue. Here’s what serums can do, and the practical habits that protect ends...

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A personal story of sudden hair loss at 25 prompts an expert-led guide to spotting shedding vs breakage, protecting curly hair, and choosing sensible next steps in the UK.

A personal story of sudden hair loss at 25 prompts an expert-led guide to spotting shedding vs breakage, protecting curly hair, and choosing sensible next steps in the UK.

Soft face-framing highlights demonstrating the hair contouring colour technique

Hair contouring places brightness and depth exactly where it flatters most—around the face frame and parting—for a natural, dimensional colour that often grows out beautifully.

Hair contouring places brightness and depth exactly where it flatters most—around the face frame and parting—for a natural, dimensional colour that often grows out beautifully.