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.

What to Do If a Salon Haircut Goes Wrong: UK Expert Steps

What to Do If a Salon Haircut Goes Wrong: UK Expert Steps

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

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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...

Person examining hairline in a mirror, illustrating pattern hair loss

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...

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...

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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.

Woman with fine hair styled with visible lift at the roots

Fine hair doesn’t need dozens of products—just the right order and technique. Here’s a five-step volumising routine that builds lift at the roots, keeps lengths light, and helps your blow-dry...

Fine hair doesn’t need dozens of products—just the right order and technique. Here’s a five-step volumising routine that builds lift at the roots, keeps lengths light, and helps your blow-dry...

A selection of men’s hair combs arranged for grooming and styling

From fine-tooth finishers to wide-tooth detanglers, here’s how to choose the best comb for men’s hair by type, plus technique tips to reduce snagging and static.

From fine-tooth finishers to wide-tooth detanglers, here’s how to choose the best comb for men’s hair by type, plus technique tips to reduce snagging and static.

Close-up of hair at the roots showing greasy build-up

Greasy roots aren’t just about washing more. Here’s what drives oiliness—plus practical, stylist-backed ways to cleanse better, reduce build-up and keep hair looking fresher for longer.

Greasy roots aren’t just about washing more. Here’s what drives oiliness—plus practical, stylist-backed ways to cleanse better, reduce build-up and keep hair looking fresher for longer.