Cliphair Blog

'Baby Braids”. The latest super easy hair trend that’s taken over our news feed. Loved by celebrities and influencers alike, this simple but cute face framing hairstyle has become a must have this season. Stars including Dua Lipa, Perrie Edwards and Alexa Chung have all rocked this look in their own quirky ways and we are loving it! Today we will show you in a few basic steps how to replicate this look at home along with some cool variations of our own. The great thing about this style is that it involves ZERO heat, ZERO products and ZERO help. All you need is some tiny bands and the basic plaiting technique and your good to go! Read on to find out more…. 

In the last 100 years hair styles have changed dramatically, not to mention the tools and products that were used to create them! Most trends in pop culture usually come back around and with hair there is no exception. The fashion and hairstyles that we see today are a clever combination of vintage ideas that have been reimagined to suit our current taste. Whether that’s a scaled down version of victory rolls from the 1940s or a whacky color blend inspired by the Punk era of the 1980s, each decade of hair inspires and influences the next and we can’t wait to explore how and why they were created!

We have showcased some of the most iconic hair styles from each decade in the last century and explained how they were first created. Have you ever wondered how they produced curls in straight hair before tongs or perms? Or how hair extensions were applied before all the easy applications of todays world were invented? US TOO! In future blogs we will also be choosing our personal favourites from each decade, taking a closer look into their history along with step by step tutorials so that you can recreate a up to date version of them yourself at home.

Amidst the turmoil of the pandemic, one thing that never fails to lift people’s spirits up is the yearly Oscars, attended by a number of A-list celebrities serving their best looks and complimenting them are captivating hairstyles enough to turn heads. Like every year (and this time too) celebrities left no stones unturned when it came to serving us the glitz, the glam and the fashion to marvel at and enjoy.

With media coverage from all around the world wanting their own piece of the evening, a whole range of looks were caught on camera - from simple and minimalist to the more dramatic, below we go over some of our favourite hairstyles rocked by the very best on the red carpet this year at the 2021 Oscars.

We hate to say it, but, 2020 wasn't exactly the year for good hair days. For the most part, we were stuck staring at the same four walls in the same hairstyle every day. Some of us have waited patiently for salons to finally re-open, while some have explored their creativity and DIY skills (no judgements here). Either way, the time to come out of lockdown hair wilderness is here.

With Lockdown finally easing off, the questions is though: which new 2021 hairstyle trend are you breaking out of lockdown in? It’s time to let go of some of our 2020 hair trends and find out what's in for 2021.

Perfectly matching your Hair Extensions to your hair colour can be a tricky business if your new to extensions or if you are using photos as a reference. 

Whether you’re a Hair Stylist that would like some more guidance in colour matching your clients or a customer who would like some advice in choosing your shade yourself, you will find what you need right here in this blog.

Thinking about a change in colour or just fancy switching up your look?
That’s why we’re here to help you choose the best wardrobe choices for your hair colour. Whether you’ve got brown, black, blonde or red hair, there’s a tone and style that’ll leave you feeling incredible!

Short hair doesn’t mean hair extensions aren’t or shouldn’t be an option. So, if your hair is on the shorter side, whether it’s a bob, a pixie cut or if you simply wish to grow out your hair, so today, we help you decide the length, type and volume of hair extensions that’s right for you and your hair.

Our bodies go through many changes throughout pregnancy and can even continue to alter after we have given birth. Of course, nothing will ever outweigh the pure joy that comes from bringing a new little life into the world, however, it can be difficult to get used to the new you

Soaking hair in rice water is an age-old hair and beauty ritual that has been used throughout Asia for centuries.

The starchy water is supposed to strengthen hair, encourage faster growth and leave your hair feeling smooth and silky. Thanks to the superpower of social media and the internet, Rice water has quickly become a viral sensation that many of us are wanting to know more about.

At Cliphair we wanted to know: Is this just another fad that will fade away as soon as the next technique comes along? Or is there actually scientific proof that rice water is good for your hair?