Journal
Practical notes from the chair: looking after your hair, colour and treatments, cuts, and scalp micropigmentation.
Hair care
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How Canada's weather affects your hair, and what to do about it
Dry winters, strong summer sun and hard tap water each take a toll on your hair. What each one does, and the simple habits that help.
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How to choose the right shampoo for your hair
Dry, oily, normal or coloured, each type of hair needs a different shampoo. How to tell which one you have and what to look for on the label.
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What to eat for healthier hair
Protein, iron, biotin, vitamin C and omega-3 each play a part in healthy hair. What they do, and which foods to find them in.
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What causes hair loss, and how to keep your hair strong
Stress, diet, genes and hormones all play a part in hair loss. Here's what you can control yourself, and when it's time to see a doctor.
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How to wash your hair the right way
Hot water, washing too often and a rough towel all take a toll on your hair. Six simple habits worth getting right.
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Four plant oils for stronger hair
Argan, coconut, castor and rosemary each do something different for your hair. What each one is good for, and a simple routine to try at home.
Colour and treatments
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Aftercare for colour, bleach, keratin and other treatments
The days after a colour, bleach or treatment decide how long the result lasts. What to do, and what to avoid.
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Caring for coloured and bleached hair
Colour and bleach look great, but they leave hair drier and more fragile. Five simple habits keep it soft, shiny and holding its colour longer.
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Repairing bleached hair with K18, and how to use it
If bleach has left your hair stretchy, dry or brittle, K18 is one of the best options we know. Who it suits, and the right way to use it.
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Keratin, plex, hair Botox and arginine: what each one does
Four salon treatments for dry, damaged or weak hair, what each one does and which hair it suits.
Cuts and styling
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A haircut is face design, not just a trim
A celebrity photo is a fine place to start, but the cut that suits you is planned around your face shape, your hair and how you live.
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Popular haircuts and the face shapes they suit
Five popular cuts for men and five for women, and the face shapes and hair types each one suits best.
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Styling your hair at home with the right product
Which styling product suits your hair type and length, and how to use it so your hair looks good between visits.
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How often should you touch up a fade?
A skin fade looks sharpest for about two weeks. Here's how to plan your next visit.
Scalp micropigmentation
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Scalp micropigmentation after a hair transplant
A hair transplant can leave the back of the head thin and uneven. SMP can help that area look fuller and more even again.
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Before and after care for scalp micropigmentation
What to do before and after each SMP session so your skin heals well and the result stays natural for longer.