DIY Intensive Conditioning Treatment for Black, Afro/Caribbean Hair
Black Afro/Caribbean hair is the most vulnerable to damage & breakage out of any hair texture due to its unique structure and configuration. This means it needs specialized products that provide extra hydration and protection in order to look, feel and be at its best. We suggest that those with Afro textured hair use a weekly pre-shampoo deeply intensive conditioning … Read more
Hair Product Ingredients De-mystified Part II
Hair product ingredients lists can be daunting and confusing to read. But most of the time those eye-crossingly long words fall into a few simple categories. In Part II of Hair Product Ingredients De-mystified we help you better understand what’s in your shampoos, conditioners and styling aids. Laminates: These basically give your hair gloss and shine. Laminates are a … Read more
DIY Intensive Conditioning Treatment for Coloured Hair
Coloured, bleached or highlighted hair is more vulnerable to damage and breakage. Chemical processing affects the protein structure of your hair and can make it rather brittle, frizzy and dry. If you colour, or process your hair, treat it to a weekly pre-shampoo intensive conditioning treatment to keep it healthy, hydrated and looking its best. To make your own treatment at … Read more
The Model Effect: Body Image and Your Hair
The Guardian’s article, ‘Uncomfortable In Our Skin’, peaked our interest here at Philip Kingsley. We’re firm believers in good nutrition, morale and overall well-being. It addresses the pressures media puts on both women, and men, to conform to a specific body shape. An often unhealthy and unrealistic body shape, only achieved by extreme dieting, exercise … Read more
In Celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee: Hair Fit For a Queen
As the rest of the country prepares to celebrate the Queen Elizabeth II’s achievements during her 60 years as monarch, we here at Philip Kingsley are also celebrating her crowning glory – her wonderful head of hair. Yes, her Majesty has reigned through massive political and social changes, scientific breakthroughs and shifts in fashion. But … Read more
