Here at Hair Craft we've been testing a couple of Shielo's hair care products which we'd like to share our thoughts on for the benefit of our lovely readers :)

Firstly the Hydrate Moisturising Shampoo:

"Moisturizes and fortifies dry or over-styled hair. Certified organic extracts of white tea and shea...
..serious hydration to address the needs of thick, dry or overstyled hair. A great treatment for all hair types that become dry from chemical processing or the stress of heat styling. Avoids dehydration by keeping hair moisturized, fluid and free flowing."

The shampoo lathered fairly easily so you only need a small quantity and smelt lovely. It was fairly sweet so I perhaps wouldn't use it everyday but maybe alternately with a different shampoo. As for fortifying, it did feel like it thickened and strengthened my hair but to the point that my hair became quite heavy and seemed to be more tangled than usual.

I don't think this would be one I'd buy often but I'd certainly like to give the others a try as it was perhaps just not the best suited to my hair type.

Watch this space for more reviews on Shielo products.

You may already have the perfect Christmas party hairstyle planned but do you have the perfect party outfit to go with it?

Glitz and glam are once again the favourite in every party girl's wardrobe for this year's festivities with gold being an absolute must.

The LPD (little pale dress) is also on its way in right now and is a hot new trend for Winter's party season.

Whether you prefer your going out tops to your skimpy dresses, or jeans and killer heels to an iddy biddy mini skirt, now is the time to start thinking about what you're going to wear.

Team a backless dress with an elegant updo for pure class or a bandeau top with wavy locks to show off your boho side.

Check out the range of festive inspirations from Very.

The title of this post contradicts itself. Or so you would think. Curly hair? With straighteners? Indeed.

Follow these simple steps to get some great bouncy curls in your otherwsie straight hair . It's a good idea to wave your hair on a day when you don't wash it - freshly washed hair can be a little difficult to tame and hold in place.

So, without further ado...:

1) Switch on hair straighteners.

2) Brush hair through whilst waiting for irons to heat up.

3) Section off parts of hair into small areas.

4) Start from top and twist straighteners so hair wraps around the plates in circular motions

5) Release hair and begin again on next section

6) Spray with hairspray for a hold that will last all day.

Sounds easy enough, right? Depending on how tight you want the waves/curls - personal preference - you can take larger or smaller sections of hair and wrap the hair round the irons in larger/smaller motions as required.

I've found the greatest appliances so far to be those from ghd which have never let me down yet. The curls may drop slightly, which often looks great if you're trying to pull off the surfer girl look. Otherwise, finish with a light spray which will keep the curls in place.

View salons selling ghd straighteners.

The lovely Emma Watson has gone for a daring new haircut and chopped off her long blonde locks, replacing them with a short, boy-cut style.

The Harry Potter star visited the Cutler hair salon in New York a few days ago and has recently posted on Facebook and Twitter about her new hairstyle, calling it "liberating".

The good thing about the pixie look in summer is that, particularly in hotter climates, it keeps you cool and is easy for a quick fix in the humidity. No messing with straighteners, hair dryers and the like. A simple yet beautiful style.

What do you think about Emma's new look? Let us know whether you prefer long or short locks.

Refresh your hair with the nutrients it needs.

There's a new hair deal in town (Manchester) and it goes by the name of Brazillian Keratin:

£99 instead of £299 for a revolutionary Brazilian Keratin hair straightening treatment at Nefertiti (plus 25% off a cut and finish if desired) - Save 67%

Get pampered by professionals at Nefertiti, who trim, wash, de-frizz and take care of your luscious locks using only the best conditioning treatments.

Keratin is the primary protein found in skin, hair and nails and naturally gets rid of any frizz without damaging your hair. The conditioning leaves hair looking glossy and shiny for up to 12 weeks.

Check out the many offers offered by MyCityDeal in cities near you.

“Slow-growing hair is the source of frustration for many people. A bad haircut lasts months (instead of weeks) when hair growth is slow. Trying to keep up with the latest hairstyles can be aggravating. But now, with the safe, mild, natural blend of herbs & essential amino acids, hair can grow up to 45% faster and have more body, shine & bounce than you ever imagined.

Use F.A.S.T for just one month and you’ll begin to see great results. If your hair grows at a rate of 13 per month, you can expect to see an increase of as much as 1.5? per month. That means longer, stronger, more beautiful hair in half the time. F.A.S.T is perfectly safe for daily use and, unlike other shampoos, actually benefits your hair with each use.

F.A.S.T contains the essential nutrients that hair needs to grow healthily and FAST and it doesn’t leave product build up. It’s more than just a shampoo – it’s a hair growth therapy. It can be safely used in conjunction with any other processes or treatments (colour-treated hair, permanent waves, relaxers, afro hair, weaves etc) without fear of negative side effects.

This hair product is perfect for :

* Men & Women whose hair naturally grows very slowly
* Anyone who desperately wants to outgrow a bad haircut
* Anyone whose hair needs nutrition – FAST not only boosts hair growth but also greatly improves hair condition. It also helps treat scalp problems like dandruff, itchy scalp, flaky scalp…

F.A.S.T works on all hair types and it helps rejunvenate your hair through faster hair growth."