I really like the idea of retro hairstyle - especially if it looks as great as this one! Miss VV Brown, musician from London, is a fantastic example of how to pull off a retro hairstyle without looking the mess (think Amy Winehouse!!!).
Retro hairstyle "how-to":
This hairstyle is Rockabilly with a modern twist - and with plenty of shine so remember to use your shine serum!
The right form is very important just as well - if you go straight, make it super straight, use that pink ghd! Don't be afraid of hairspray - retro hairstyles need hold.
Have a look at the video and decide yourself whether this is your Friday night hairdo!
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Hair Craft

I found that video the other day and I think it sums up really well what I have been trying to tell the readers of Hair Craft: getting new hairstyle is a process! From making the decision on how you want your hair to look to choosing the best stylist. Listen to top UK stylists Trevor Sorbie's and Richard Ashcroft's opinion on a matter.

Simple, no? Research your new hairstyle, try to customize it and find a hairstylist you can trust! And don't forget to communicate clearly to your stylist what your new hairstyle should look like - thus minimizing a chance of getting a crop when you only asked for a trim!

Want to eliminate all bad hair days? According to German scientists, a solution to the problem of unruly hair could be right around the corner, FoxNews.com reports.
Scientists in Germany have been taking a close-up look at the way in which hair fibers interact in hopes of creating a product to eliminate bad hair days - indefinitely.
In the study, scientists used a sample of female Caucasian hair to find out why hair feels soft or rough to the touch and how hair reacts when it is exposed to products such as shampoo, conditioner and gels and other hair care products. The study also found that damage to hair causes scaly projections to protrude from hair fibres which, in turn, creates friction with other fibres to make hair feel rough and difficult to brush or comb.
"There are several changes that take place at the same time when hair is exposed to hair care products, and it will help greatly to understand which of those changes is crucial for optimizing hair care,"said one of the scientist taking part in the study .

So, are the bad hair days counted? The future of our hair is in scientists' hands!

Fashion is like a snake eating its own tail. Things that were once popular are coming back, decades later, as “fresh” and “new” ideas. Is perm one of these come backs?
Very popular in the 80’s perm was outshone by sleek and super straight hair of the 90’s. But after looking at some of the fashion shows this year, like A/W Missoni, where models had their hair styled in soft, modern curls, it seems that we are about to re-embrace the edgier versions of the 80’s perm. Perms today are about volume, glamour and movement, not the hideous poodle perm of old!
Professionals strongly advise against home perming as there are so many things that can go wrong. First, you have to choose the right solution for your hair. If you get one that’s too strong it will make your hair frizzy, too gentle and it won’t take but it will still dry your hair out. Then you have the winding of the rollers, and it’s very difficult to do this yourself. Get it wrong and you will end up with what hairdressers call ‘fish ends’ - this is when the ends of the hair kink over when rolling up into the curlers and they go very frizzy and dry... My advice is to go to the professionals because they can choose the right solution and wind the curlers properly, so you will end up with a great result. With the rise in the amount of perms requests, hairdressers have taken on an organic perm which is giving amazing results. The solution contains no ammonia and is a lot gentler on the hair.
And if you’re not sure about taking the plunge, you still have many solutions to get the look with “no strings attached”!

Whatever your summer plans are this is a must-have gadget in your beauty bag!
This tiny GHD travel straightener, though pricey (£95!) is a great value for money. Sleep mode turns the styler off after 15 minutes, if you have stopped using it, and goes to sleep. Universal voltage allows you to travel the world with your IV Styler and it will automatically work with the local voltage and adjust itself for optimum performance. Shiver Mode combats condensation that can damage stylers. So if your hotel room temperature is below 5 degrees C, your GHD Styler will shut down to protect itself until the temperature rises. Unique Digital Technology improves temperature control for even better styling. Advanced Ceramic Heaters and Aluminium Plates are the ultimate styling surface for the smoothest static-free sheen.
The styler comes as well with a heat mat and GHD thermal protector.

Have you ever stood with hair dryer in your hand, wondering: "How do they do it?" How do hairdressers make your hair so bouncy - straight - wavy - voluminous just by using hair dryer???
Good news is that with a little bit of practice and the right equipment you too can have salon-beautiful hair. And you won't have to pay for it!
The equipment. Choosing the right blow dryer is the half of the success. You want one powerful enough to dry your hair fast, which will cut down the time your precious strands are exposed to heat damage. 1875 watts should be sufficient! Next, you want to get ablow dryer with a great motor that can withstand the test of time. Finally - attachments. These are a key in achieving your ideal style: diffuser (for extra bounce), comb pik (to tame the curls) and a nozzle (for silkier, smooth, and frizz-free hair).
The technique. Wash your hair with a good shampoo and hair conditioner. Blot your hair with a towel and allow it to dry naturally. Apply any thermal protector hair product that protects them from heat, especially the hair ends. Part your hair into four horizontal sections, two at the sides and two at the back. Clip these sections on top of your head. Start blow drying the hair each section at a time directing the air flow from the dryer down the hair shaft from the roots until the ends. It is important to keep your head or the blow dryer moving to avoid heat damage. Don't direct the hair dryer directly on the scalp either!
Fully dry each section of hair before moving to the next section, so that you don't need to redo it again later. It's better to work from the backside of your hair to the front side.
If you want to keep your curls or make your hair wavy, use the diffuser, lower speed and apply the appropriate product whilst your hair is still dump.