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Death of the Haircut

Death of the Haircut

January 01, 2020

My primary focus for almost 40 yrs has been the haircut, and in that time, I’ve developed a unique method to get the best from any hair - The Diamond Dry Cut™.

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Help! My Hair's Turning Grey

Help! My Hair's Turning Grey

October 09, 2019

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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After Sun Hair Repair

After Sun Hair Repair

August 29, 2019

It’s a beautiful setting. The warm waves are lapping her ankles. The hot sun caressing her skin. Her worries are a million miles away. Sun damage? Right now? Who cares!

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Take Me to Nature

Take Me to Nature

August 27, 2019

My soul is drawn to nature. Take me to wilderness and I’m happy. Snowy mountains, deserts, jungles, rolling plains, remote islands; I love...

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Co-wash sounds like fun...but beware

Co-wash sounds like fun...but beware

August 08, 2019

Enjoying bath times together..... A neighbourly way to keep clean in the hot tub...I came across the word ‘co-wash’ in an article on haircare...

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Want Thicker Hair? - Part 2

Want Thicker Hair? - Part 2

July 05, 2019

We all want our hair to look its gorgeous best, right now. But understanding how some things harm hair and what you can do to avoid them, or minimise the damage, will lead to much better hair quality naturally.

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The Search for Thicker Hair - Part 1

The Search for Thicker Hair - Part 1

June 25, 2019

Pills, hair extensions, snake oils or the latest fad product. Even scouring the family tree to pin blame genetically. Thinning hair can be so terribly distressing...

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Russian Conference

Russian Conference

May 22, 2019

Other countries take a great interest in London hairdressing. What we do. How we do it. They still see London as the epicentre for hair innovation

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Bridal Hair

Bridal Hair

April 26, 2019

Bridal hair wasn’t a speciality 20 years ago. Most hairdressers were, and still are terrified of dressing hair or putting hair up.

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Why Silicone-free?

Why Silicone-free?

February 11, 2019

Most people have healthy hair at the roots but can’t grow it to the length they want. Modern lifestyles; heat styling, colouring, silicone-rich products, sun and sea all damage the hairshaft.

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The History of the Brush: Voted No.1

The History of the Brush: Voted No.1

January 04, 2019

Did you ever stop to compare an iPod with the Sony Walkman? Probably not, as the Walkman was already on its way to the V&A...

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How Old is That Man?

How Old is That Man?

January 04, 2019

No, I’m not outing myself chronologically. Besides, I decided to recalibrate my age down to 40 this year to match my wife. 

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