THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HAIR AND BEAUTY BY LEWIS THOMAS

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How to Use Kevin Murphy Angel Masque 200ml - Sulphate Free Hair Treatment

Discover how to rejuvenate your hair with Kevin Murphy Angel Masque, a sulphate-free treatment for vibrant, healthy locks.

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Moyoko Detangling Brushes: How to Detangle Without the Breakage

TL;DR: Detangling brushes use flexible pins that give way rather than tearing through knots — significantly less breakage than a standard paddle brush Detangle from ends to roots, not roots to ends — working bottom-up removes knots progressively rather than...

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How to Build a Professional Hair Care Routine: The 5-Step Framework

TL;DR: A professional hair care routine has five steps: cleanse, condition, treat (weekly), leave-in, and protect The most common mistake: skipping the weekly mask and the leave-in, then wondering why the routine isn't working Match every product to your hair...

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Balayage: What It Is, Who It Suits, and How to Maintain It in Cape Town

TL;DR: Balayage is a freehand colouring technique that creates natural, graduated highlights — it mimics the way the sun lightens hair The key difference from foil highlights: no clear demarcation line, grows out gracefully, requires touch-ups every 8 to 16...

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Expert Tips to Avoid Heat Damage When Drying Your Hair

Drying your hair can be a tricky task, especially if you want to avoid damaging it. The heat from hair dryers can strip your hair of moisture, leaving it dry, frizzy, and prone to breakage. Fortunately, there are expert tips and techniques that stylists recommend for drying your hair without causing any damage. In this article, we'll explore some of these tips and help you achieve a beautiful, healthy-looking mane.

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How to Choose the Right Hair Styling Tool for Your Hair Type

Are you tired of spending hours on your hair, only to end up with lackluster results? Do you struggle to find the right hair styler that suits your specific hair type? Look no further! In this guide, we will take you through the essential steps of choosing the perfect hair styler for your hair type, ensuring you achieve salon-worthy locks every time. Whether you have thick, curly hair or fine, straight locks, understanding your hair type is the first step towards finding the ideal tool.

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