Hair Care

Does the fabled six-week trim actually make hair grow faster, prevent split ends or keep hair healthy? Sarah Tennant takes a look at the arguments hairdressers use.

Nov 2, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

If your hair tangles in your sleep, try securing it with a braid or updo to protect it during the night. These easy hairstyles prevent hair tangling and knotting.

Sep 2, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Pool chemicals such as chlorine can leave hair bleached, dry and damaged after frequent exposure. Learn how to protect your hair while swimming.

Aug 26, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Oily roots can be used to advantage in braids, hidden under headbands and hats or quickly cleaned without shampooing the whole head.

May 14, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Being eco-friendly, saving money and avoiding chemicals are a few of the reasons some people want to find natural haircare alternatives to shampoo and conditioner.

Mar 22, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Natural haircare is making a comeback, with many people choosing water-only washing, conditioner-only washing or herbal haircare over conventional shampoo.

Mar 18, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Using a hair brush is seen as a convenient way to detangle hair; however, brushing hair incorrectly can result in split ends and damaged hair.

Mar 14, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Water-only (WO) haircare can sometimes leave hair feeling sticky, grubby and unpleasant. Here's how to keep your hair clean and smooth while staying shampoo-free.

Mar 8, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Genetics, diet, vitamin supplements, hormones, hairstyles and haircare practices can all affect the terminal length of human hair and its rate of growth.

Mar 6, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Washing hair with cheap baking soda and apple cider vinegar avoids a number of chemicals used in conventional shampoo and conditioner, including sodium lauryl sulfate.

Mar 3, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Conditioner-only washing can result in shiny, moisturised hair that requires infrequent washing. Going shampoo-free can also help treat scalp conditions or thinning hair.

Dec 13, 2008 - Sarah Tennant

Product-free or "no-poo" hair washing involves using a boar bristle brush, water and plenty of scalp scrubbing to clean hair without chemicals.

Jul 22, 2008 - Sarah Tennant

Forget miracle hair products which claim to heal or repair split ends. Preventing and treating split ends is a physical process to eliminate physical damage.

Jun 6, 2008 - Sarah Tennant

'Ballerina baldness', localised hair loss caused by too much tension on the roots of hair, can easily be remedied by changing your hair care routine.

May 28, 2008 - Sarah Tennant

Detangling knotted hair can be painful, frustrating and time-consuming. These tips will help keep your hair sleek and tangle-free.

May 28, 2008 - Sarah Tennant

Used correctly, a boar bristle brush is a product-free and non-damaging way to achieve sleek, shiny, healthy hair.

May 20, 2008 - Sarah Tennant