Beards have been having a major comeback moment recently- no doubt because shaving is just *too* much effort when we’re not leaving the house anyway. Now though, it seems the beard trend is here to stay, and we’re 100% here for it. Growing a beard might seem as simple as just foregoing the razor and letting time do its thing, but anyone who’s tried to grow a lush and dense … [Read more...] about Why beard oil will be your best friend if you’re growing a beard
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Afro hair – getting ready for your first appointment after lockdown
If you’re anything like us you’ve been counting down the days until salons reopened. It’s been a long time since we sat in the salon chair and when we say our hair is crying out for some TLC, we mean it. We spoke to afro Hairdresser extraordinaire, Debora at La Aibamania to find out what we can do in preparation for our first appointment back in the salon. Here are her top … [Read more...] about Afro hair – getting ready for your first appointment after lockdown
7 popular men’s haircuts (and what to ask for to get them)
It’s happened to the best of us. In the chair, gown on, scissors ready – then the nerve goes and it’s all just “this, but shorter.” Deciding on a new hairstyle is tough, but knowing how to ask for it is tougher. Don’t let your vocab hold you back. We’ve gathered up 7 popular styles right now and exactly what you need to ask to get them. By Liam Clifford … [Read more...] about 7 popular men’s haircuts (and what to ask for to get them)
“Do I need to shave my beard?” – here’s what you should know before your first facial appointment
Until you’ve had a facial, it’s easy to think of it as, well, a glorified face wash and, I guess on some level, it kind of is. It’s still worth getting one though – even just for that proper squeaky-clean feeling alone. If you’re thinking of giving it a go, here’s some of the stuff you might be wondering about. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about “Do I need to shave my beard?” – here’s what you should know before your first facial appointment
How to prepare for your first waxing appointment back at the salon
What should I do if the hair is too long? Remember, your hair should be no less than a quarter of an inch long. If it’s too long, Sofia suggests giving it a trim, “make sure you leave about 1 cm of growth though, to make sure the wax can pick the hairs up”. If you’re not confident trimming it yourself (it can be trickier than you think), your therapist can do this for you … [Read more...] about How to prepare for your first waxing appointment back at the salon