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.

Hair Pulling in Football: What It Means and Why It Matters

Hair Pulling in Football: What It Means and Why It Matters

A Premier League incident involving hair pulling has sparked debate on discipline and safety—plus a timely reminder of how to s...

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Woman touching her hair outdoors during cold winter weather

Winter doesn’t stop hair growing, but it can sabotage length retention. Here’s how cold weather, dry air and friction affect hair — and the simple routine tweaks that protect growth...

Winter doesn’t stop hair growing, but it can sabotage length retention. Here’s how cold weather, dry air and friction affect hair — and the simple routine tweaks that protect growth...

Miley Cyrus with tousled curtain bangs styled in a relaxed, rockstar-chic finish

Miley Cyrus’ messy curtain bangs prove the ‘undone’ fringe is all about the right cut and smart styling. Here’s how to get the rockstar-chic texture—without making it look messy-messy.

Miley Cyrus’ messy curtain bangs prove the ‘undone’ fringe is all about the right cut and smart styling. Here’s how to get the rockstar-chic texture—without making it look messy-messy.

Before-and-after results image for an IPL hair removal handset

At-home IPL is trending as a “less painful” alternative to shaving. Here’s what it is, how it compares to laser, who it suits, and how to use it consistently for...

At-home IPL is trending as a “less painful” alternative to shaving. Here’s what it is, how it compares to laser, who it suits, and how to use it consistently for...

Claudia Winkleman with sleek, glossy hair and fringe

From shine sprays to blow-dry technique, here’s what really delivers glossy, frizz-resistant hair—plus easy steps you can do today for a smoother, more polished finish.

From shine sprays to blow-dry technique, here’s what really delivers glossy, frizz-resistant hair—plus easy steps you can do today for a smoother, more polished finish.

Model with sleek, glossy ponytail-style finish showing the pony hair trend

“Pony hair” is the 2026 finish trend to know—plush shine, smooth texture and controlled movement. Here’s how to achieve the look in real UK life, whatever your hair type.

“Pony hair” is the 2026 finish trend to know—plush shine, smooth texture and controlled movement. Here’s how to achieve the look in real UK life, whatever your hair type.

A UK stylist-informed guide to heat-protectant leave-ins for fine hair—what to look for in mists and mousses, how to apply without flattening roots, and how to avoid common buildup mistakes.

A UK stylist-informed guide to heat-protectant leave-ins for fine hair—what to look for in mists and mousses, how to apply without flattening roots, and how to avoid common buildup mistakes.

A haircare flatlay with a scalp exfoliator product and styling tools

A stylist-approved approach to post-festive scalp build-up: how pre-wash exfoliation works, how often to do it, and how to keep lengths hydrated in winter.

A stylist-approved approach to post-festive scalp build-up: how pre-wash exfoliation works, how often to do it, and how to keep lengths hydrated in winter.

A bottle of Olaplex No.9 hair serum pictured against a neutral background

Split ends can’t be fully repaired, but the right routine can help prevent new damage. Here’s what UK stylists recommend, from heat habits to leave-ins and smart trimming schedules.

Split ends can’t be fully repaired, but the right routine can help prevent new damage. Here’s what UK stylists recommend, from heat habits to leave-ins and smart trimming schedules.

Brunette hair styled with French-inspired accessory for an effortless finish

French “cool girl” hair is back in the spotlight—think understated texture, strategic accessories and styles that look better slightly undone. Here’s how to recreate the look in minutes, whatever your...

French “cool girl” hair is back in the spotlight—think understated texture, strategic accessories and styles that look better slightly undone. Here’s how to recreate the look in minutes, whatever your...

Brittani Bateman with Angie Katsanevas after a reunion-ready hair makeover

Inspired by Brittani Bateman’s “reunion-ready” makeover, here’s how to brief your stylist, prep properly and recreate a statement finish at home that lasts and photographs beautifully.

Inspired by Brittani Bateman’s “reunion-ready” makeover, here’s how to brief your stylist, prep properly and recreate a statement finish at home that lasts and photographs beautifully.

Close-up of glossy brunette hair representing glass-like shine

A UK-focused look at what “glass hair” really involves—how masks improve shine, what breakage reduction means for length, and how to use treatments properly without weighing hair down.

A UK-focused look at what “glass hair” really involves—how masks improve shine, what breakage reduction means for length, and how to use treatments properly without weighing hair down.

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A practical, salon-inspired routine to make dry, rough hair feel softer—covering cleansing technique, conditioning strategy, and the aftercare steps that protect shine and smoothness.

A practical, salon-inspired routine to make dry, rough hair feel softer—covering cleansing technique, conditioning strategy, and the aftercare steps that protect shine and smoothness.