Myths & Misunderstandings - Can I over-protein my hair?

Myths & Misunderstandings - Can I over-protein my hair?

June 11, 2026

 

Healthy hair is essentially 97% protein and 3% water. The protein provides the structural strength, the water gives flexibility and shine. Hair cannot be overloaded with protein but it can become so dehydrated with heat styling, colouring, and siliconised hair products that you end up losing the 3% water of fresh root hair, and then what is left of the shrunken hair towards the ends is 100% protein and too porous to hold moisture.

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Salon Spotlight: Why Does Hair Go Frizzy in Summer?

Salon Spotlight: Why Does Hair Go Frizzy in Summer?

June 05, 2026

Summer should be the season of effortless hair, mermaid waves and sun kissed highlights, but for many people it's when frizz becomes most noticeable. We sat down with Mitchell Scott and asked him to explain why frizz happens and what are his key tips to help keep hair smooth.

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Cost-free Haircare

Cost-free Haircare

June 04, 2026

Everyone wants it. Full, shiny, vibrant hair that exudes beauty and vitality, lifting your mood and confidence. But beyond the youthful healthy look, there are many other side benefits to keeping hair in good condition as many of our customers keep telling us.

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Summer Essentials

Summer Essentials

May 29, 2026

When it comes to sun protection, skincare is often the main focus. Yet while we carefully shield our skin from harmful UV exposure, our hair is frequently left unprotected against the same environmental stressors. Over time, this can lead to dryness, colour fading, brittleness, frizz, and a visible loss of shine and elasticity.

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How to Grow Your Hair Longer this Year - ready for that summer holiday

How to Grow Your Hair Longer this Year - ready for that summer holiday

May 28, 2026

7 Simple Tips - Don’t obsess about the growth. Keep yourself healthy and your body takes care of that, happily pumping out half inch a month, night and day. 99% of achieving longer thicker hair, is about looking after what you have. Stopping the rot, the shrinkage and breakage of the hair-shaft once it’s birthed into day

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Could this be the answer for your hair? The multipurpose natural styling treatment.

Could this be the answer for your hair? The multipurpose natural styling treatment.

May 27, 2026

Life is short. We all get just 24 hours a day. Killing two birds with one stone (a small flock even) gives us more bang for our buck. So what if you could style...

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Product Spotlight – UV Protection

Product Spotlight – UV Protection

May 23, 2026

When we think about sun protection, skincare naturally takes priority. But while you’re protecting face and body, your hair is left exposed to the same damaging UV rays. The result? Dryness, fading colour, brittleness, frizz, and a noticeable loss of shine and elasticity.

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Help! My Hair's Turning Grey

Help! My Hair's Turning Grey

May 07, 2026

There is no such thing as a grey hair. The hair shaft either has colour or doesn't, so they are coloured hairs or white hairs. White hair is caused when...

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Shiny Hair

Shiny Hair

April 30, 2026

Shiny, glossy, lustrous hair. The glorious reflection of health and vitality that we emit and search for when choosing a mate to produce our offspring.

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Do You Know Your Hair Type?

Do You Know Your Hair Type?

April 23, 2026

It’s almost certainly a combination. You won’t have one hair type, in the same way that you’re unlikely to have one skin type on your face. Treating your eye area like your T-zone will cause...

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How to Shampoo Without Ruining Your Hair

How to Shampoo Without Ruining Your Hair

April 17, 2026

At the Michael Van Clarke Salon we are passionate about beautiful strong shiny hair. Our entire Van Clarke product range is created to deliver Healthcare for Hair.

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Everything You Wanted to Know about Colour - but were too afraid to ask

Everything You Wanted to Know about Colour - but were too afraid to ask

April 10, 2026

I love using hair colour. And who wouldn’t benefit from hair colour in some form? Maybe Vin Diesel, and age-appropriate of course - I'm not recommending for babies or children. But whether a subtle whisper or full on drama...

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