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Gusto Hairdressing Wins the 2025 English Hair and Beauty Awards!

Gusto Hairdressing, London's most highly-rated independent salon, has been awarded Best Customer Experience at the 2025 English Hair and Beauty Awards.

The Gusto Korean Perm: Not Your Dad’s Perm

Forget everything you think you know about perms. The tight, frizzy spirals your dad came home with in the 80s? That's ancient history. The Korean Perm — also known as the digital perm or wave perm for men — is a completely different beast. It's the...

Smokey Silver and Metallic Grey Hait

Smokey Silver is a cool-toned hair colour that ranges from soft dove grey through to full metallic silver. Unlike the accidental grey of years gone by, this look is entirely intentional

The Expensive Blonde Trend

Think soft honey tones, liquid gold mid-lengths, and seamlessly blended roots that look like you've just stepped off a yacht.

The Mid Taper Fade

The fade has been a grooming staple for years, but in 2026, one version stands out among all others — the mid taper fade. From A-list celebrities to trend-savvy professionals, this look balances sharpness with subtle sophistication. It's clean, modern, and...

Why Your Balayage Goes Brassy at Week Six — And What to Do About It

You leave the salon and your balayage looks incredible. Rich, dimensional, perfectly toned. Then week six arrives and something has shifted. There's a warmth creeping in at the mid-lengths. The root line feels more obvious. The colour that looked effortless...

Creamy Blonde: The Soft, Dreamy Hair Colour You Need in 2026

What Is Creamy Blonde? Creamy blonde is a warm, buttery hair colour that sits beautifully between platinum and golden blonde. Think soft, milky tones with a hint of warmth — like fresh cream or vanilla custard. Unlike icy blondes that lean cool and stark,...

Team Spotlight: In The Chair With MEGI

Meet Megi, a Balayage and Highlights specialist at Gusto Salons, London. With 7 years of international expertise, she delivers bespoke, obsessed-over colour.

Low Maintenance Medium Length Haircuts: The Best Styles for 2026

Discover the best low-maintenance medium length haircuts for 2026 — stylish, versatile cuts that look great with minimal effort, whatever your hair texture.

The Most Viral Hair Colour Trends on TikTok in 2026

Discover the most viral hair colour trends taking over TikTok in 2026 — from burnt copper and cloud dancer blonde to metallic chrome and inky black gloss.

The Hottest Hair Trends on TikTok Right Now: What’s Going Viral in 2026

The most viral TikTok hair trends of 2026 — from effortless lived-in layers and the clean bob to money-piece highlights and the wet-look gloss finish.

Biggest Trends in Hair Colour for Summer 2026

Summer 2026 hair colour is all about soft luxury: creamy blondes, glossy espresso brunettes, wearable coppers and pops of playful pastels for festivals. The Overall Vibe for Summer 2026 Colour is moving towards believable, low-maintenance shades with...