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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FKA twigs wearing an anthurium-red basketweave hairstyle with spiked locs at the Grammys

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

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

A boxer in the ring after his hairpiece comes loose during a bout

A wig coming loose in the ring has renewed attention on how hair systems cope with sweat, friction and impact—plus what wearers can do to improve security in everyday life.

A wig coming loose in the ring has renewed attention on how hair systems cope with sweat, friction and impact—plus what wearers can do to improve security in everyday life.

A hairdresser working on a client’s hair during a salon appointment

A Lincolnshire hairdresser marks a year in business with team growth and a new skills academy, reflecting a wider UK focus on training, retention and consistent client results.

A Lincolnshire hairdresser marks a year in business with team growth and a new skills academy, reflecting a wider UK focus on training, retention and consistent client results.

Boxer Jarrell Miller in the ring after his hairpiece comes off mid-fight

Jarrell Miller’s mid-fight “hair malfunction” went viral — but it’s also a lesson in how hair systems behave under sweat, friction and impact, and how wearers can plan for safer,...

Jarrell Miller’s mid-fight “hair malfunction” went viral — but it’s also a lesson in how hair systems behave under sweat, friction and impact, and how wearers can plan for safer,...

A ringside toupee slip goes viral — but it also highlights what really keeps wigs and hair systems secure. Here are stylist-led tips for better hold, especially with sweat and...

A ringside toupee slip goes viral — but it also highlights what really keeps wigs and hair systems secure. Here are stylist-led tips for better hold, especially with sweat and...

Catherine, Princess of Wales, pictured with a sleek, polished hairstyle

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has quietly swapped her signature loose curls for a sleeker, more polished finish. Here’s what changed — and how to try the refined look yourself.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has quietly swapped her signature loose curls for a sleeker, more polished finish. Here’s what changed — and how to try the refined look yourself.

Backstage view of Charlie Le Mindu SS26 hair couture looks

Charlie Le Mindu’s SS26 return puts hair in the couture spotlight. We unpack what “hairy, furry, bushy” runway texture signals for UK trends—plus how to translate the mood into wearable...

Charlie Le Mindu’s SS26 return puts hair in the couture spotlight. We unpack what “hairy, furry, bushy” runway texture signals for UK trends—plus how to translate the mood into wearable...

Close-up of a bald scalp, illustrating hair loss and wig-related legal news

A UK tribunal decision reported by The Independent found severe baldness can meet the disability threshold in a tax dispute involving wig makers, raising fresh questions for clients, salons and...

A UK tribunal decision reported by The Independent found severe baldness can meet the disability threshold in a tax dispute involving wig makers, raising fresh questions for clients, salons and...

A woman wearing a wig, illustrating severe hair loss and legal recognition

A UK ruling arising from a wigs VAT appeal highlights that severe hair loss can, in context, be recognised as a disability — with real implications for costs, workplace adjustments...

A UK ruling arising from a wigs VAT appeal highlights that severe hair loss can, in context, be recognised as a disability — with real implications for costs, workplace adjustments...

Barry Keoghan wearing a Ringo Starr-inspired haircut ahead of a Beatles biopic

Barry Keoghan’s Ringo Starr-inspired haircut is more than a celebrity switch-up: it’s a masterclass in period shape, modern wearability and fringe control. Here’s how UK salons translate the look.

Barry Keoghan’s Ringo Starr-inspired haircut is more than a celebrity switch-up: it’s a masterclass in period shape, modern wearability and fringe control. Here’s how UK salons translate the look.

Barry Keoghan debuting a 60s-inspired mop-top hairstyle at a London premiere

Barry Keoghan’s mop-top debut for his Ringo Starr role has renewed interest in 60s hair. We break down the cut’s defining features, who it suits, and how to wear it...

Barry Keoghan’s mop-top debut for his Ringo Starr role has renewed interest in 60s hair. We break down the cut’s defining features, who it suits, and how to wear it...

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.