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This time of year can be a bit of a struggle for those with frizz-prone hair. Frizzy hair grabs hold of any moisture it can + with drizzly damp days...

We all produce oil through our scalp + in fact our natural oils play a vital role in keeping our hair shiny + our scalp healthy. However, there is sometimes...

As part of our current lockdown measures in the UK, hairdressers are temporarily closed. With the lockdown coming into effect with very little warning, not everyone had the time to...

Here at XTAL♁, we love the autumn/winter season. As the weather gets colder, the leaves change colour + the nights draw in, there’s so much to look forward to… Hallowe’en,...

Symptoms of a sensitive scalp Is your scalp burning, tingling + itching? Is it painful + red? Maybe it just feels tight + uncomfortable. Chances are you have a sensitive...

What are parabens? Parabens are synthetic chemicals that are used as preservatives in a variety of products, including cosmetics. Because they are preservatives, parabens are used to give products a...

Fletch: As I write this I would normally be getting ready for my first day of the season which in previous years has been filmed on the August Bank holiday....

There seems to be a lot of unnecessary mythology about frequency of hair washing. It’s something people feel very strongly about... “You should only wash your hair once a week”...

Heat damage is a common concern and is an issue many hairdressers get asked about. Whilst the days of putting down a towel + getting the actual iron out to...

When it comes to hair care, creating volume whilst conditioning your hair may seem impossible. But with the right products, the holy grail can easily be achieved… For those used...