Where perms, crimps, braids and grey hair come from, and what to do with your own hair today.
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Hair AdviceBrown hair with blonde highlights can look soft or high-contrast. Compare shade and placement, plan upkeep, and learn how to care for lightened lengths.
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Hair AdviceTextured fringe hair that works with your natural movement 
Hair AdviceShort hairstyles for women that fit your texture and routine 
Training & CareersChoose a beauty therapy course that genuinely builds salon skills 
Hair AccessoriesHow to pick a straightener that suits your hair and budget 
Hair AccessoriesWhat clip‑in hair extensions can do for your hair, and how to use them well 
Training & CareersPick a hair extension course that actually gets you insured and working 
Hair AdviceHow to choose and use a hair mask for dry lengths 
Hair AdviceMid-length layered hair that suits your texture and routine 
Hair AdvicePick curly hair products that suit your pattern, porosity and routine 
Hair AdviceFind your hair pattern and make the chart useful All articles in Hair Advice (10) 
Training & CareersPick a hairdressing course that actually leads to salon work 
Training & CareersPick your route into hairdressing in the UK and make it stick 
Training & CareersChoose a part‑time hairdressing course that fits your life All articles in Training & Careers (5) 
Hair AccessoriesKeep extensions looking good without wrecking your hair 
Hair AccessoriesChoose hair slides that hold and don’t snag 
Hair AccessoriesHalo extensions you can put on, blend and take off in minutes All articles in Hair Accessories (5) 
Eleanor James writes the guides and stories on Queen of the Air: hair care advice, ways into hairdressing and beauty training, hair accessories and the history of hairstyles. She checks each claim against published sources cited in the text. Portrait of the author generated with AI.