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Finding a hair dye for sensitive scalp sufferers is a tricky task – but an important one. Forty-four per cent of people suffer from sensitive scalp, so it’s essential to understand why it happens and what you can do to help. First, let’s look at what causes sensitivity.

Can I dye my hair if I have a sensitive scalp?

The good news is that hair dye for sensitive scalp sufferers exists. You may have to take a few more precautions than other blessed itch-free ladies and gentlemen, but it...

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Is henna safe to use? Many ask this question before using henna for its natural benefits. And with 38 per cent of UK adults using home hair colouring in the past year, it’s a question that comes up more frequently. To learn more, let’s first look at the varieties of henna.

What types of henna are there?

Henna is an organic plant product that has been used as a dye for centuries. It’s typically applied to the hair as a dye or to the skin as a tattoo. When applying henna,...

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Vegan beauty products are soaring in popularity in the UK – one in five of us now make sure our toiletries are not tested on animals. Add to this that one in four UK households have decreased the number of animal products they buy since March 2020, and it’s clear to see that the vegan revolution is here to stay.

Whether it’s for health or ethical reasons, or both, there is a surge towards using vegan beauty products. Certified vegan goods prove that they do not contain...

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Some may think winter is the most wonderful time of the year, but your hair does not – thankfully, we’ve put together our top winter hair care tips to help.

If left unprotected, the cold weather and harsh wind can cause damage to your hair, including making it dry and brittle. The good news is that by following a regular treatment schedule, you can help your hair be at its best throughout the winter months.

How to care for your hair in winter

There are several things you should do to care for your...

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The first thing that comes to mind when you think of henna may be its dyeing properties, but what about using henna for hair growth?

Henna boasts so many aesthetic benefits that we tend to forget about the long-term effects. But henna hair growth is also a very real, and very natural, benefit. In fact, letting henna help with the long and tiresome process of growing out your hair offers several advantages.

For a start, by using henna powder for hair growth, you avoid using other potentially damaging treatments which can be full of chemicals....

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When we think of veganism, we tend to picture changes to our diet such as healthy milk swaps – but what about vegan hair care?

This may sound a little strange on paper, but if you’ve ever seen anything that’s not food marked as ‘vegan’, allow us to explain. Vegan beauty products, such as shampoos or soap, are named so because they have not harmed animals in any way. So, cruelty free hair products can only make this claim if:

• They are not tested on animals
• They contain no animal derivatives...

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The vegan movement continues to take the UK by storm – with vegan hair products and sustainable alternatives flying off the shelves, it’s predicted that 13 million Britons will be ‘meat-free’ by the end of 2021.

But what is the link between eco hair products and the meat-free movement? Quite simply, veganism goes beyond what we add to our diets – it’s also about the choices we make as consumers.

Vegan products are made without any involvement with animals, whether this is animal testing or using animal ingredients such...

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If you’ve always wanted to know how to mix henna for hair, try our step-by-step guide.

What to know before you prepare your henna mix for hair

Henna is a completely natural ingredient, which means it will blend in with your natural or dyed tones. That means it’s not an exact science – there are many factors that will affect the final colour, including any pre-existing dye, the amounts you use when you mix, and your current colour.

For example, grey hair makes dyeing with henna easier. This is because grey...

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With health and wellness an ongoing part of the national conversation, hypoallergenic beauty products have become a mainstay in our makeup bags. So, how can we find the best hypoallergenic makeup brands that are kind to our skin?

First things first – what does hypoallergenic mean?

Certain high street cosmetics can cause us to have reactions, particularly if we have sensitive skin. An allergic reaction may present as redness, itching or flaking, and may even be painful.

Hypoallergenic products are those which are less likely to cause these sorts...

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You’re no doubt familiar with all the shampoos and conditioners on the market, but what is a hair mask and do they work? This haircare essential is not something that should be overlooked. From pampering to nourishing from root to tip, there are a number of organic hair masks ready to transform your locks.

What does a hair mask do?

Between shampooing, drying and styling, your hair goes through a lot day-to-day. Prolonged heat can cause hair to appear dry and brittle, exaggerating the appearance of split ends. A hair mask takes...

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