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Gusto Named Best Blow Dry Bar 2026

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.

Why Grey Blends Fade Fast in London

Grey blending looks sharp on day one, then drifts warm or patchy within weeks. Here's why London hits men's colour harder, and how to make it hold.

The V-Shaped Fade: 2026’s Sharpest Nape Detail

A sharp point at the nape instead of a straight line. The V-shaped fade is the precision detail taking over men's barbering, and here's how to ask for it.

Cashmere Sand, Cocoa, Liquid Black: What to Ask For in Your Colour Consultation

Bronde, cashmere sand, cocoa, liquid black: here's what these 2026 colour trends actually mean, and exactly what to say in your consultation to get them.

Is Platinum Blonde Right For You? The Cloud Dancer Revival

Platinum is having a moment thanks to Pantone's Cloud Dancer. Here's who suits it, what the toning schedule really looks like, and how we help London clients keep it fresh.

The C-Curl Blowout: The Bend That’s Replacing the Bombshell Blowout

There's a new shape replacing the bombshell blowout this summer, created by Gigi Hadid's stylist and already trending on TikTok. We break down the C-Curl, the two-second wrist turn, and why it's the perfect fit for Gusto's Best Blow Dry Bar 2026.

What We Actually Do When You Walk In With Home-Bleach Damage

Nobody is going to tell you off. Here is exactly what happens in a colour correction appointment at Gusto: the strand test, the real timeline, and why it costs what it costs.

Why Your Blow-Dry Drops By Lunchtime

Your blow-dry is not dropping because your hair is difficult. It is dropping because of one stage almost everyone rushes. Here is what we do differently.

The Science of Summer Blonde: How to Protect Your Colour into August

Why does blonde go brassy every August? It is chemistry, not bad luck. Here is the science of what the sun, sea and pool do to your colour, and how to protect it.

Air-Touch vs Liquid Balayage: Which Soft-Grow Colour Is Right for You?

Air-Touch or Liquid Balayage? Both give you soft, grown-out colour with no harsh regrowth line. Here is the honest, jargon-free guide to which one is right for you.

Bombshell Blonde: How to Get That High-Impact Blonde

Some blondes whisper and some walk into the room first. Bombshell blonde is the bright, glossy, high-impact colour that turns heads, and here is how to get yours at Gusto Hair.

Glass Hair: The Sleek, Ultra-Straight Look Everyone Wants

Poured, not styled. Glass hair is the poker-straight, mirror-shine look taking over both our London salons, and it makes even the simplest cut look expensive. Here is how it is done.