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Hair Tinsel Is Back: Your Guide to Party Season Sparkle

Sparkle without the commitment. Here's how hair tinsel works, how long it lasts, and the colour combos to try this Christmas and New Year's Eve.

The Riviera Bob: The Effortless Cut Everyone’s Talking About in 2026

French bob, but relaxed. The Riviera bob is 2026's undone, low-maintenance take on the classic short cut, and it's fast becoming our most requested shape.

Amber Auburn

Forget cappuccino brunette. Amber auburn — rich, coppery, and everywhere in 2026 celebrity colour — is the warm trend taking over London this autumn.

The “La Panthère” Highlights: Amal Clooney’s Caramel Blend, Decoded

Amal Clooney's colourist just debuted a blended caramel highlight, nicknamed "La Panthère". Here's how to bring the reference photo to your own colourist.

The Butterfly Bob: 2026’s No-Blow-Dry Bob

A bob that skips the blow-dry. The Butterfly Bob uses crown layering to build shape on its own, and it's the most searched haircut of the summer.

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.