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.

Leg Hair, Beauty Norms and Choice: What UK Readers Can Take Away

A thoughtful UK perspective on leg hair, beauty norms and real-world grooming choices—covering technique, comfort and confidenc...

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A thoughtful UK perspective on leg hair, beauty norms and real-world grooming choices—covering technique, comfort and confidence whether you shave, trim or go natural.

A thoughtful UK perspective on leg hair, beauty norms and real-world grooming choices—covering technique, comfort and confidence whether you shave, trim or go natural.

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...

Hair being styled with heat tools, representing common hair habits to avoid

From heat overload to rough wet-hair handling, these stylist-backed habit changes can make hair look healthier and behave better in 2026—without overhauling your entire routine.

From heat overload to rough wet-hair handling, these stylist-backed habit changes can make hair look healthier and behave better in 2026—without overhauling your entire routine.

A close-up of a marked hairline ahead of a hair transplant consultation

A personal story highlights how hair transplant consultations can become a reassurance loop. Here’s what ethical consults include, how to assess clinics, and how to make a calmer, long-term decision.

A personal story highlights how hair transplant consultations can become a reassurance loop. Here’s what ethical consults include, how to assess clinics, and how to make a calmer, long-term decision.

A close-up beauty image representing smooth legs and spring-ready grooming

With spring dress season approaching, many UK beauty fans are rethinking shaving. Here’s what razor alternatives can (and can’t) do, plus how to prep skin to minimise irritation and bumps.

With spring dress season approaching, many UK beauty fans are rethinking shaving. Here’s what razor alternatives can (and can’t) do, plus how to prep skin to minimise irritation and bumps.

Woman with long, glossy hair in an editorial portrait

A practical, stylist-led look at what “hair growth” serums can really do—plus the daily habits that help UK readers retain length, reduce breakage and support a comfortable, healthy-looking scalp.

A practical, stylist-led look at what “hair growth” serums can really do—plus the daily habits that help UK readers retain length, reduce breakage and support a comfortable, healthy-looking scalp.

Lily Collins pictured in a family moment shared for her daughter’s first birthday

Lily Collins’ rare photos of her daughter’s first birthday have reignited interest in early curl patterns. Here’s a practical UK guide to caring for baby curls with gentle detangling, low-friction...

Lily Collins’ rare photos of her daughter’s first birthday have reignited interest in early curl patterns. Here’s a practical UK guide to caring for baby curls with gentle detangling, low-friction...

Header image for a feature on science-backed rituals for growing long hair

Long hair is built through retention: smart cleansing, conditioning, gentle handling, and heat/friction control. Here’s a science-backed routine that helps keep lengths stronger and healthier-looking over time.

Long hair is built through retention: smart cleansing, conditioning, gentle handling, and heat/friction control. Here’s a science-backed routine that helps keep lengths stronger and healthier-looking over time.

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.

Woman touching her scalp to illustrate winter scalp-care concerns

Winter can leave hair brittle and the scalp tight or flaky. Here are six practical, stylist-informed scalp-care tips—covering cleansing, build-up, hydration and friction—to help hair look healthier through the cold...

Winter can leave hair brittle and the scalp tight or flaky. Here are six practical, stylist-informed scalp-care tips—covering cleansing, build-up, hydration and friction—to help hair look healthier through the cold...

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.