This issue is about cuts and colour built to last the distance, not just look good on day one.
Gusto Hair has been named Best Blow Dry Bar at the London Hair & Beauty Awards 2026. Here's what goes into an award-winning blow dry — and why ours lasts.
Ribbon lights are the soft, fine highlight technique trend forecasters say is replacing 90s-stripy foils this autumn. Here's how it differs from balayage, and who it suits.
A true buzz cut is more than a number 1 all over. Here's how to pick the right length for your face and hair, pair it with a fade, and keep it sharp between trims.
The silk press is 2026's biggest comeback in heat styling: a chemical-free way to wear natural and textured hair sleek and glossy. Here's what it is, how it differs from a relaxer, and how to make it last.
Soft, round and full of volume, Cloud Bangs are the fringe trend replacing sleek, flat styles this season. Here's what they are, who they suit and how to style them.
Relaxed, low-maintenance and grown-out on purpose — meet the Boyfriend Bob, the season's chicest bob that looks just as good undone.
It's longer, softer, and a lot more forgiving than a blunt fringe. Here's why the Birkin fringe is 2026's most requested cut, and how to ask for it.
Clippers are taking a back seat to scissors this year. Here's what the warrior cut actually is, who it suits, and why our barbers think it's the one to watch in 2026.
Rosemary oil is everywhere on TikTok right now. Our stylists cut through the hype — what it actually does, how to use it without greasy roots, and when it's not enough.
Silk pillowcases and rice water rinses are two of the simplest "do less, get more" haircare habits going right now. Here's what they actually do, and whether they're worth trying.
SEPHORiA's first UK edition and Jo Malone landing at Boots: what's actually happening in London beauty this autumn, and why it's a good excuse to book a refresh.













