Hair care and salon visits, explained
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Hair Extensions and Tight Styles: How to Avoid Traction Hair Loss
How hair extensions, weaves, braids and tight ponytails can cause traction alopecia, the signs to look for, and what dermatologists advise.
8 November 2026
How to Choose a Hairdresser in the UK: What to Check First
How to choose a hairdresser in the UK: why qualifications vary, what State Registration means, the safety questions to ask and your rights if a cut goes wrong.
8 November 2026
Dandruff and Itchy Scalp: What Helps and When to See a GP
What causes dandruff, which anti-dandruff shampoo ingredients the NHS suggests, how long to try them, and the scalp symptoms that mean you should see a GP.
8 November 2026
Keratin Treatments and Formaldehyde: What UK Safety Rules Say
What UK product safety rules say about formaldehyde in keratin hair treatments, why one was recalled in 2026, and what to check before a smoothing treatment.
8 November 2026
Hair Dye Patch Tests: Why the 48-Hour Wait Matters
Why you need an allergy alert test 48 hours before every hair colour, what PPD is, and what to do if you react, from NHS and Anaphylaxis UK guidance.
8 November 2026Our first guides are on their way. In the meantime, take a look at the checklist.