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Organic hair colour just got sexy

Leading London salon Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty has introduced an exceptional new range of organic colour from Herb UK, which uses naturally derived ingredients that are kind and nurturing to the hair.

Beauty experts show case latest hair and make-up trends for brides

Errol Douglas and Ariane Poole have just finished their biggest ever National Wedding Show with live makeovers and a real life wedding among their challenges.

Tara Smith hair products scoop two new awards

A-list hairdresser Tara Smith is celebrating after her product range scooped two awards at last night’s IPC Hair Magazine Awards: Best High Street Gel for Rock On Hard Hold Gel (£3.99) and Best High Street Curl Care Shampoo and Conditioner for C Curls (£2.49 100ml/£4.99 250ml).

UK hairdressers celebrate the cream of the crop

The 11th annual British Hairdressing Business Awards has announced the individuals and salons who have each won a prestigious award at an exclusive presentation at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

Jamie Stevens prepares for Gok Wan TV debut

Jamie Stevens, Art Director at Errol Douglas, hairstylist to Elle McPherson, and current Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, makes his debut as resident hairdresser on the new series of Gok Wan’s How To Look Good Naked airing September 29, 8pm on Channel 4.

A new eco-friendly salon for central Leeds

As a leading salon in Yorkshire for over 23 years, Cutting Room Creative is delighted to announce the arrival of a second salon, which will be ready to welcome clients from October 2009.

Shampoo and condition with a clean conscience

Shikakai means "fruit for hair" and has been traditionally used as a natural shampoo in India for centuries. It’s an Ayurvedic herb used as medicine for its strengthening & conditioning properties.

Errol Douglas styles Speech Debelle’s hair

British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Errol Douglas was at the Mercury Awards this week to style Speech Debelle’s hair for her big night. Hot underground favourite Speech has always wanted to have her hair done by Errol, who was delighted to offer his services.

Mandarin Oriental salon introduces organic hair colouring

The world-renowned Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong is now using UK company Herb UK’s Organic Colour Systems and hair products in their hair salon.

Errol Douglas wins Hair Trend award

British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Errol Douglas is celebrating after his stunning image (above right) won the Hair Trend award at Creative Head's Most Wanted Awards at Banqueting House last night.

Do hair loss and heart break go hand in hand?

In most successful relationships, couples accept that change is inevitable, for better or for worse. However a recent academic study indicates that one change can bring relationships to breaking point - hair loss, a condition affecting almost 15 million people in the UK.

Errol Douglas styles Australia’s Next Top Models

Australia’s Next Top Model undertook an iconic London shoot for their new show, and called on British hairdressing institution Errol Douglas to take charge of the girls’ hair. The four finalists posed against a backdrop of buses, postboxes and landmarks for their first international shoot, styled in dresses worth up to £50k.

Hairaisers launch in Germany

Following their hugely successful launch in Norway earlier this year, Hairaisers has just opened their own stand alone showroom in Dusseldorf, Germany. In an economy where growth is proving difficult for some industries, leading hair extensions company Hairaisers is breaking the trend.

Let your hair shine this summer

Relax and revitalize as the sun comes out to play this summer. Reap the benefits of the good weather and don’t stress about the effects of UV rays on your hair. Osmo’s Deep Repair Mask will work magic on your lushious locks before, during and after your holiday.

The wait is over for top UK hairdressers

Residents in Andover can show their cheeky side on Sunday 14 June 2009 by uniting in their pants for the annual "Pants in the Park" 5K fun run, in partnership with Simplyhealth, for Prostate UK.

Recreate A-list hair with tips from Tara Smith

A-list hairdresser Tara Smith, voted Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year at the Clothes Show Style Awards by thousands in a public vote, is currently in New York to style Lucy Liu for two events.

Errol Douglas nominated for British Hairdresser of the Year

Celeb hairstylist Errol Douglas MBE is delighted to be nominated for British Hairdresser of the Year 2009 in the British Hairdressing Awards. This is Errol’s thirteenth nomination for the award, marking an unprecedented run at the top of the industry.

Tara Smith named celeb hairdresser of the year

British hairdresser Tara Smith has been named The Clothes Show Style Awards' Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year, as sponsored by Your Hair, Hair Ideas and Blonde Hair and voted for by the general public.

Organic hair care range wins top award

A-list hairdresser Tara Smith’s Base Coat Serum has been named Winner of the Natural Health & Beauty Awards’ Styling Product category.

Is organic the way forward for hair colour?

Former London hairdresser of the year, Karine Jackson, appeared on BBC's The One Show last week to discuss the recent concern over adverse reactions to hair dye, and the natural safer alternatives clients are turning to.

Essential kit for festival chic

As summer fast approaches and festival fever floods the nation, make sure you’ve packed your Freedom 24.7 cordless hair straightening irons and banish bad hair days forever. Plug them into your lighter hole in the campervan, the irons take seconds to heat and last for up to 60 minutes, and then pop them in your back pack and while you enjoy yourself - festivals are in the ‘hair’ after all.

Tools of the trade for wow factor hair

As the windy season fast approaches the lightweight 1600 MaxPro hairdryer is the perfect tool to prepare yourself for the weather. It features two heat & two speed settings, a cool shot button, removable air filter and soft touch grip. The MaxPro will keep your hair smooth and manageable, to ensure you look your best at all times.

Go organic for kinder hair colouring

Forget clumpy, peculiar-smelling henna-type products – organic colour just got sexy for the 21st century. Leading London salon Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty has introduced an exceptional new range of organic colour from Herb UK, which uses naturally derived ingredients that are kind and nurturing to the hair.

Guys open up about their ‘hairmares’

New research released by head&shoulders reveals that over 1 in 10 European men say they think about hair falling out more often than they think about football and almost as many in the UK say they think about it even more than sex or their current partner!

Be a bombshell on the beach this summer

As summer fast approaches and the sun comes out to play- it’s time to really let your hair down. Pack your beach bag full of confidence and relax in the knowledge that your hair will be fully protected and nourished with Matt Sea Spray, new from the Osmo Essence hair care range.

Mission possible – Fabulous summer hair

As summer 2009 fast approaches, its time to shine from dusk till dawn with the fabulous Osmo Colour Mission – a specially formulated range of products to protect and prolong the life of colour in your hair.