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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Why Hair Goes Frizzy - and what you can do about it

Why Hair Goes Frizzy - and what you can do about it

April 01, 2026

One of the most popular hair searches on Google is, how to deal with frizz. This blog covers why hair goes frizzy and what you can do about it without creating more frizz for next week. 

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Are You a Prisoner to Haircolouring? Help is at Hand.

Are You a Prisoner to Haircolouring? Help is at Hand.

March 27, 2026

Hair colouring isn’t just about changing shade—it’s a powerful blend of beauty, psychology, and self-expression. When done well, it doesn’t shout—it glows, catching the light in delicate variations, adding depth, softness, and life to the hair, elevating how someone looks and how they feel.

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Haircare Dirty Secrets - Part 1

Haircare Dirty Secrets - Part 1

March 27, 2026

It’s easy to knock out a hair product that makes hair look and feel instantly better. Supermarket shelves are full of them. Apparently crack cocaine makes you feel instantly better too. It’s almost as good the second and third time too so I’ve heard.

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Cold Turkey for Hair

Cold Turkey for Hair

March 19, 2026

Most people choosing hair-salvation in LifeSaver get instant results. And used with its supporting cashmere protein shampoo and conditioner, the hair quality gets better and better over time,

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HELP! I Have Split Ends

HELP! I Have Split Ends

March 10, 2026

Those fuzzy white dots really spoil the look. But if it’s any consolation they’re even worse under the microscope. Split ends are the result of continual dehydration. The hair loses moisture so the protein structure becomes fragile and breaks down a little, then it cannot hold as much water, so...

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How Do I Get Rid of Dandruff?

How Do I Get Rid of Dandruff?

March 05, 2026

Most people misunderstand the more common dry flaky scalp for dandruff, which is usually oily. Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis can come from stress...

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Want to Know More About Sulphates?

Want to Know More About Sulphates?

February 28, 2026

We're passionate about beautiful, strong, shiny hair and our entire Van Clarke product range is created to deliver Healthcare for Hair.

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The Secret to Thicker, Shiny Hair - it's not what you think

The Secret to Thicker, Shiny Hair - it's not what you think

February 19, 2026

We’ve been taught as a society to reach for a pill when something's wrong. A quick fix, often with a sting in the tail that’s rarely mentioned. For thicker hair, people like to think...

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Hair Loss in the Menopause

Hair Loss in the Menopause

February 13, 2026

We’ve seen generations of clients go through menopause. For 40 years I’ve touched and felt the changes, witnessing the difference in hair with my own eyes.

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What is Healthcare for Hair?

What is Healthcare for Hair?

February 06, 2026

You may have seen this caption on our product labels. But what does it really mean? Our registered strapline embodies the ethos born out of 43 years of salon haircare...

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