Hair

Around the world, hair expos may be a common occurrence but here in New Zealand we’re more likely to see individual brands sponsor hair award shows – that is, until the inaugural New Zealand hair expo, Hair X, launched on 2nd June…

I do love colouring my hair. Not that I’m saying nature does a bad job, but in handing me the mousey-brown card it is open to being improved upon, methinks. But this meddling comes with a price: hair damage. So I had a NaturalTech treatment…

With a subtly spicy fragrance of ginger, the sulfate-free haircare range from Paul Mitchell uses Awapuhi wild ginger to bring strength and vitality back to fragile, damaged hair…

In a twist on the popular hair oil trend, Schwarzkopf have released a hair oil mousse – containing the much-lauded ingredient of Moroccan Argan oil – that feels much lightier and airier than many oils do. Plus it’s only $7.99…

With a byline of purity, wisdom and performance, Naturaltech has loftier ideals than your average shampoo. It uses essential oils towards a psychological sense of well-being, not just a pretty reflection in the mirror…

Singer Nicole Scherzinger has signed as the new face of Herbal Essences bringing her youthful and fun personality to the Clairol hair brand in print and digital campaigns…

This year at iD Dunedin Fashion Week Redken introduced its NZ Salons to the internationally-renowned fashion, hair and inspiration event Tribe 2012. The big winner on the night was BLAZE, taking away The Salon of the Year Award…

I had a go with the fabulously-titled Perfect Curls today. I do have naturally wavy hair and wanted to give the curls more definition and volume. It’s unlike anything I’ve used; instead of a plain ceramic shaft, it has a twisted channel…

I usually live on the intersection of Side Part Ave and Blow Wave Street, so I thought the offer of a do from the backstage team at iD Dunedin Fashion Week was the perfect opportunity to run away…

Tell any girl that you’re in the midst of a bout of bad hair and her empathy will be real and immediate; tell your boyfriend, and the reaction could be less endearing, let alone reassuring…