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.

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Promotional image for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding ahead of its UK premiere

The award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding comes to London, bringing braiding-salon culture to the UK stage — and sparking timely conversations about craft, community and representation.

The award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding comes to London, bringing braiding-salon culture to the UK stage — and sparking timely conversations about craft, community and representation.

The Princess of Wales wearing a casual braid during a royal visit

Princess Kate’s unexpected DIY braid proves practical, polished hair is trending—especially in winter. Here’s what makes it work and how to recreate the look at home.

Princess Kate’s unexpected DIY braid proves practical, polished hair is trending—especially in winter. Here’s what makes it work and how to recreate the look at home.

A court-reported incident involving burns from laser hair removal is a reminder to prioritise patch testing, practitioner expertise and aftercare—plus what to do if a reaction happens.

A court-reported incident involving burns from laser hair removal is a reminder to prioritise patch testing, practitioner expertise and aftercare—plus what to do if a reaction happens.

Hydes Mullet Over seasonal ale bottle and pump clip

Hydes has launched ‘Mullet Over’, the second seasonal ale in a hairstyle-themed series—showing how haircuts like the mullet remain powerful cultural shorthand in the UK.

Hydes has launched ‘Mullet Over’, the second seasonal ale in a hairstyle-themed series—showing how haircuts like the mullet remain powerful cultural shorthand in the UK.

Sacha Fleming of Sãn studio in Witney, pictured for a local news feature

Witney salon founder Sacha Fleming is a finalist at the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026, highlighting the growing focus on leadership, service standards and sustainable salon operations.

Witney salon founder Sacha Fleming is a finalist at the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026, highlighting the growing focus on leadership, service standards and sustainable salon operations.

Guy Fieri’s birthday “new look” is a sharp reminder that hair transformations are often about shape, finishing and grooming — not necessarily dramatic change.

Guy Fieri’s birthday “new look” is a sharp reminder that hair transformations are often about shape, finishing and grooming — not necessarily dramatic change.

Kurdish women’s hair-braiding campaign reported by Kurdistan24

A reported Kurdish women’s hair-braiding campaign shows how braids can carry cultural and political meaning—prompting UK readers to consider context, respect, and practical ways to engage responsibly.

A reported Kurdish women’s hair-braiding campaign shows how braids can carry cultural and political meaning—prompting UK readers to consider context, respect, and practical ways to engage responsibly.

A viral video showing a Syrian militiaman holding a braid, and an initial claim about a female SDF fighter, has triggered outrage. We unpack why hair symbolism and consent matter...

A viral video showing a Syrian militiaman holding a braid, and an initial claim about a female SDF fighter, has triggered outrage. We unpack why hair symbolism and consent matter...

Zendaya, Raye and Olivia Dean wearing modern 1950s-inspired voluminous hair

The 1950s hair trend is surging again—driven by celebrity takes that make vintage volume feel fresh for 2026. Here’s what it means, why it’s back, and how to wear it.

The 1950s hair trend is surging again—driven by celebrity takes that make vintage volume feel fresh for 2026. Here’s what it means, why it’s back, and how to wear it.

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard revealing her natural short hair without a wig

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s “no wig today” post drew major attention — and it’s a reminder that natural short hair can be just as striking with the right shape, care and confidence.

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s “no wig today” post drew major attention — and it’s a reminder that natural short hair can be just as striking with the right shape, care and confidence.

A man with a modern mullet hairstyle, neat at the front with longer textured back

The ‘401k mullet’ reframes the mullet as smart, modern and wearable—clean sides and fringe with textured length at the nape.

The ‘401k mullet’ reframes the mullet as smart, modern and wearable—clean sides and fringe with textured length at the nape.

Charlotte Jordan revealing a dramatic shorter haircut transformation

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan’s bold hair chop is turning heads. We break down what it signals for UK salon trends, plus how to ask for—and maintain—a modern short cut.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan’s bold hair chop is turning heads. We break down what it signals for UK salon trends, plus how to ask for—and maintain—a modern short cut.