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All you need to know about growing and maintaining healthy, shiny hair, plus celebrity photos for your hairstyle inspiration.
When it comes to popular hairstyles of the moment, there are few that are more highly sought-after than that of the young Duchess of Cambridge. While there's nothing particularly unique - let alone edgy! - about Kate Middleton's hairstyle, it has nonetheless inspired envy among women the world over, due to its incredible lustre and soft waves. It also has just the right amount of volume which creates a beautiful movement, returning to a perfect resting state regardless of how windy the day is, or how often the Duchess runs her hands through her hair. No wonder we all want to know how she does it!


Kate Middleton hair, Duchess of Cambridge hairstyle
Not a hair out of place, and yet it moves like she's in a shampoo commercial.... yep, we're definitely jealous!

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If you're looking for a hairstyle that's a little bit different, then why not give this unusual multi-strand ponytail a go? Seen on the runway of designer David Koma as part of this year's London Fashion Week, this hairstyle is part tribal, part futuristic, and 100 per cent fabulous. To learn how to create it yourself at home, click over to the article (with step-by-step photos and a video) here.

Unique hairstyle
A truly head-turning style, courtesy of GHD, David Koma and fashionising.com
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How to create a faux bob

September 18th 2011 13:34
I'm absolutely loving this faux bob hairstyle that Taylor Swift wore to the Rodarte show at New York Fashion Week last Tuesday - it's romantic, it's elegant, and it's ridiculously easy to create yourself at home. Here's how it's done.

Taylor Swift bob hair celebrity hairstyle
Perennially stylish singer Taylor Swift's gorgeous temporary bob at New York Fashion Week.

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It's official!

August 13th 2011 06:07
Crazy hair colour is back on the celebrity radar! Katy Perry, Lauren Conrad, Sienna Miller, Kate Bosworth and Glee's Dianna Agron have all been photographed in the last month sporting hair colours of the not-so-natural variety. This latest revival is all about choosing just one standout colour (multicoloured strands were hot a few years back, but in 2011 will appear dated), and allowing some of your natural base colour to show at the roots.

crazy bright hair color celebrity 2011
Candy colours FTW! (Clockwise from top left) Dianna Agron, Sienna Miller, Katy Perry and Kate Bosworth work the latest in hair colour trends.

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Rocking the new red

May 21st 2011 21:44
Move over, graduated colour! The hottest look for 2011 is that of rich, vibrant red. Whether it's a classic Prince Harry ginger shade or a modern pink-toned hue a la Rihanna, this year's red is to be worn as an all-over colour, forgoing the more subtle highlights of seasons past.

Beautiful red hair
From the catwalks to the celebrity circuit, red has become the hair colour of choice for 2011.

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In the same way that not all clothes will look good on all body types, there are certain haircuts that look fabulous with certain face shapes while being completely unflattering on others. The trick to finding the cut that works best for you is knowing exactly what shape your face is and using this knowledge to highlight your best facial features while downplaying the ones you don't like. Regardless of your facial structure you can rest assured that there's a perfect haircut out there waiting for you - all you have to do now is figure out which one it is.

Blonde choppy bob
Not everyone can pull off a choppy bob, but oval-faced girls can do it with total confidence.

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How to make a fishtail braid

March 2nd 2011 02:15
Like all the best hairstyles, the fishtail braid (also known as the 'herringbone braid') is one that looks intricate and tricky to do, but with a bit of practice becomes nearly as easy to create as a regular three-strand braid. And like so many of today's popular styles, it actually looks better when it's slightly messed up rather than being perfectly neat and tidy - so no big deal if you happen to drop a strand here or there. Read on for tips on how to make a beautiful fishtail braid, along with the usual gallery of celebrity photos for your hairstyle inspiration.

Minka Kelly hair
Minka Kelly's messy side fishtail braid makes her look effortlessly chic.

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Unique DIY hair accessories

January 14th 2011 02:32
Making your own hair accessories is both an enjoyable experience in itself, and the only way there is to ensure that your own accessories are truly unique. The more unusual the materials, the more likely you are to create a standout piece that your girlfriends will covet (and possibly steal - so watch out!) Feathers, buttons, lace, brass coins, stockings, silk flowers, beads, strips of leather and suede - each of these materials and many more have been used to great effect. I've even seen a girl with teabags in her hair... not exactly a style I'd choose for myself, but you have to give her points for originality!

flowers in hair
Do-it-yourself hair accessories allow you to create a style that is uniquely yours.

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How to create milkmaid braids

October 4th 2010 00:15
The trend for milkmaid braids is not a new one, but it definitely has some staying power! This braided hairstyle happens to be one of the easiest and most effective looks around, and can be created in less than ten minutes. Milkmaid braids have that old-school European appeal (think The Sound of Music) and can be either very neat and prim, or loose and bohemian, depending on the look you're after.

Mary Kate Olsen braid
Mary-Kate Olsen evokes the classic Swiss miss with her 'undone' milkmaid braids

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The grey hair trend of 2010

August 19th 2010 05:27
One of the most unique hair trends to have emerged in recent months seems to have turned our society's obsession with youth on its head... literally! Once the domain of our grandmothers, grey hair has now become one of the most sought-after looks of the year. Stars like Pixie Geldof, Pink and Lady Gaga were among the first to go grey, and silver tresses have been spotted on the catwalks of several top fashion designers as well. Most recently, Italian Vogue featured 45-year-old supermodel Kristen McMenamy in a photo shoot with a somewhat startling - but still incredibly chic - mane of very long, very straight and very (very!) grey hair.

Kristen McMenamy grey hair
1990s supermodel Kristen McMenamy goes for grey in the August 2010 issue of Italian Vogue magazine.

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So you want long hair, and you want it now. Or maybe your hair is thinning out and you need to add some extra volume. Or perhaps you want some unique, contrasting strands added in, but you don't want to damage your own hair by dyeing it. Whatever the reason for choosing them, hair extensions can give your look a major overhaul and are becoming increasingly popular among celebrities and everyday women alike. But as with any hair styling choice, when it comes to using hair extensions it's important that you know exactly what you're dealing with before you hand over your credit card and commit to a day in the salon. Here's a list (which is by no means exhaustive) of the pros and cons of using hair extensions.

Long blond hair
Love the look of long hair, but can't stand the wait? Hair extensions may be the answer.

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The elusive 'miracle product'

July 11th 2010 05:26
Quite often I get emails asking me to recommend the ideal product for such-and-such hair type, with such-and-such being the desired result. Whether it's extra shine, manageability, gorgeous soft curls, or the repair of major damage that people are looking for, invariably there will be a product on the market that will suit their requirements perfectly.... the problem is in finding it, because every person's hair-related needs will be different. Despite what advertisers will tell you, there is no such thing as a 'miracle product' for everyone - only products that work better for some people than they do for others.

Shiny hair
The product that makes this girl's hair so shiny would make someone else's hair look terrible.

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The best virtual hairstylers

June 2nd 2010 00:06
There was a time, pre-Internet era, when if you wanted to know what you'd look like with a new cut or colour, you had little choice but to take the plunge and try it. Sometimes you'd be lucky, other times not so, and if you wanted to see what you'd look like with longer hair your only option was to wear a wig! But thanks to continual improvements in web technology, there are now plenty of virtual hairstylers available on the Internet which allow you to experiment with a new style, minus the risk of a major hair disaster. Here are my favourite virtual hairstylers, which I consider the best on the web in terms of variations in style and overall accuracy.

Ashley Greene bob
Love the sleek bob Ashley Greene was wearing last year? Now you can try it on.

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The side braid

April 3rd 2010 02:31
Relaxed, feminine and just a little bit retro, the side braid also happens to be one of the hottest hairstyles of the year so far. There are no products and no heat styling involved, it takes about three minutes to do, and you'll usually get it right the first time you try - what's not to love? It's the ideal style for those of us who want their hair to look up-to-the-minute, but still enjoy their morning lie-in. Read on for tips on how to create the effortlessly chic style that is the side braid.

side braid
Loving it.

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