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Western Telegraph
6 days ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Hair Syrup owner 'shouted at for 20 minutes' at festival
Lucie Macleod, from Newport, Pembrokeshire, is the owner of Hair Syrup and went to the In It Together festival at Old Park Farm, Margam to give out samples of her products. However, after arriving at the festival, a group of people sat outside the tent that Lucie and her best friend, Lucy, were staying in, causing a "massive invasion of privacy". Lucie posted on Tik Tok: 'We've just had a really weird experience this morning, so we were obviously supposed to be at In It Together Festival until tomorrow. "But we basically had a big group of people sit outside our tent for about 20 minutes, shouting, looking through the windows, being like 'come and speak to us, we want to try your hair oil, we've seen you on TikTok. We found out where you were staying. "That's obviously not cool, we love meeting people of course but you cannot turn up where we're staying, it's like really a massive invasion of privacy coming to our tent. It's really not cool. "So, we're not going to stay here again tonight. So, we're not going to be here tomorrow. We just don't feel comfortable, like we've got all our stuff in here, this is where we sleep and it's just not really the vibe and there's no other places we can move to. So, yeah we're actually going to leave this evening." Following the incident, Lucie and Lucy, otherwise known as the 'The Two Luc's' spent their day without wearing any merchandise or branded t-shirts. This came after the pair gave out thousands of free samples and had to deal with a four-hour long queue. Lucie added in a separate post: "We love meeting you guys, but pretty please don't turn up outside where we are staying for 20 minutes shouting at us." The Newport native appeared on Dragons Den in January 2025 where she appealed for a £190,000 investment from the panel to help her in her quest for 'mass global expansion', in return for a three per cent share in her business which she runs out of Fishguard and Goodwick. Lucie started her business during the Covid lockdown after looking for something that would keep her hair in good condition for a long time, having found a number of products only had the desired effect for a short period of time.
Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Welsh beauty brand boss quits festival after she's followed to tent and 'shouted at for 20 minutes'
Welsh beauty brand boss quits festival after she's followed to tent and 'shouted at for 20 minutes' The boss of Hair Syrup, which featured on Dragon's Den earlier this year, was with a colleague handing out free samples at In it Together Festival in Margam when the incident happened Lucie Macleod started her multi-million pound business after her TikTok went viral during lockdown (Image: Veolara Studio, Mervè Key ) The founder of Pembrokeshire-based company Hair Syrup and her best friend and social media manager have said they were forced to leave a music festival early after they were followed back to their tents. Lucie Macleod's company, started in 2020, has gone from TikTok to Boots in the space of four years after the now 24-year-old founder filmed a viral TikTok about her hair transformation leading to people requesting her "magic syrup". She and Lucy Palmer, who go by "The Two Luc's", attended the In It Together festival at Old Park Farm, Margam, after sponsoring the event and decided to give out samples of their hair care products to festival-goers. Unfortunately for them the weekend took a bad turn as they were then followed back to their tents leading them to feel unsafe and making them feel they had to leave the festival early. They shared their experience on TikTok to fans of the brand, as well as informing security and the festival's management. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Lucie said in a TikTok video: "Umm we've just had a really weird experience this morning so we were obviously supposed to be at In It Together Festival until tomorrow, but we basically had a big group of people sit outside our tent for about 20 minutes, shouting, looking through the windows, being like 'come and speak to us, we want to try your hair oil, we've seen you on TikTok. We found out where you were staying.' Article continues below "That's obviously not cool, we love meeting people of course but you cannot turn up where we're staying, it's like really a massive invasion of privacy coming to our tent. It's really not cool." She continued: "So, we're not going to stay here again tonight. So, we're not going to be here tomorrow. We just don't feel comfortable, like we've got all our stuff in here, this is where we sleep and it's just not really the vibe and there's no other places we can move to. So, yeah we're actually going to leave this evening." The pair then decided to spend the day a little more under the radar, without all the merchandise and without their branded t-shirts as Lucie said: "I feel a bit weird about it to be honest." Content cannot be displayed without consent The pair had been handing out free samples across the weekend at the festival, and even had a queue that didn't go down for four hours. They lugged around over 2,000 samples of their products and ended up giving most of their weekend stock out in the first day. In a separate post, they shared: "We love meeting you guys, but pretty please don't turn up outside where we are staying for 20 minutes shouting at us." In the video you can hear festival-goers outside of the tent asking for products and saying "don't break my heart," as the the founder of the company looks terrified. Content cannot be displayed without consent Social media users shared their support in the comments of the video. One said: "This is beyond breaking a boundary. This is your personal space. So sorry that a small minority of people have ruined your experience and made you feel uncomfortable. Do not blame you for not wanting to stay. Hope you guys can still enjoy your day." Article continues below Another added: "Hope you're both okay, unfortunately people forget we all deserve a normal peaceful life as well as what we do for work." Since their start on the social media platform, the business has grown and grown and their products can be purchased at Boots, BeautyBay, Lookfantastic, ASOS as well as directly from the company shop on Tik Tok where they have amassed over 400k followers. You can read more about the brand and our interview with Lucie here.
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I destroyed my hair with bleach – but a special ‘syrup' I use once a week ‘saved my locks', I cannot recommend it enough
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. The haircare must-have is currently on sale too HAIR ME OUT I destroyed my hair with bleach – but a special 'syrup' I use once a week 'saved my locks', I cannot recommend it enough ARE you on a mission to give your hair some much-needed TLC but can't afford to fork our a fortune on pricey professional haircare? Luckily, thrifty beauty buffs have spotted just the right bargain for you - an affordable ''hair syrup'' that helps with hair loss, bald batches, as well as hair growth - and it's currently on sale too. Advertisement 3 Dark-haired stunner Georgie took to TikTok to share her jaw-dropping results after using a special syrup for just seven months Credit: TIKTOK/@georgie_956 3 According to the young woman, she applies the hair syrup once or twice a week and follows it by a double-shampoo method in the shower Credit: TIKTOK/@georgie_956 3 Bargain lovers have been raving over Hair Syrup Rapunzel Growth Pre-Wash Hair Oil by Hair Syrup that takes their locks from dry and broken to long and luscious. The hair must-have, slashed from £16 to £13 on ASOS, has gained a loyal following thanks to its powerful yet gentle formula. The pre-wash oil, which is enriched with pink grapefruit to help cleanse and condition hair, is also rich in vitamin E and fatty acids that works to nourish, condition, soften and hydrate dry hair. Formulated with flaxseed, high vitamins B and E, the haircare essential is also a must if you want to strengthen hair and stimulate growth. Advertisement Online, the purse-friendly buy - which you only need to apply once to twice a week - has already become all the rage, with many fans showing off their incredible results. One woman, Georgie Lily, recently took to TikTok to prove just how effective the oil is - and the difference will leave you with your jaw on the floor. According to the stunner, she had destroyed her tresses with bleach, using heat, constant hair dyes, as well as clip-in extensions - all of which resulted in hair loss. But just seven months of using the cut-price hair syrup worked a treat to transform her mane to unrecognition. Advertisement Stunned by the epic makeover, Georgie, who posts under the username @georgie_956, recently shared the glow-up online - and the results speak for themselves. Less than a year ago, she was sporting a chic long bob - but now her dark tresses are sitting just above her waist and look noticeably thicker and healthier. I tried Aldi's Dyson airwrap dupe at bargain price - and it gave me easy hair salon look Tagging the brand in the caption of the video, Georgie went on to praise the miracle buy. ''I love you. Lit recommend to everyone!! Has honestly saved my hair for life, half way through my 2nd bottle.'' Advertisement Responding to viewers who were amazed by the drastic change, Georgie explained that she would leave the hair oil in for a couple of hours, before hopping into the shower.'' She explained: ''Double shampooing, an amazing cleansing shampoo is the Aveeno apple cider shampoo and then I'd just use any normal shampoo.'' Hair re-growth FAQs Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at Philip Kingsley spoke exclusively to Fabulous. How long does it take for hair to grow back? Hair grows, on average, half an inch a month. You cannot speed this up. Do rosemary oil and scalp massages work? Oils do not promote hair growth. In terms of rosemary oil, the current trend stems from one small study carried out on 50 men in 2015. No women were involved, and the study compared the effects of 2 per cent minoxidil to Rosemary oil. 2 per cent minoxidil doesn't do much for male pattern hair loss anyway, so the results were not very impressive. Oils do serve a purpose in conditioning hair treatments though. They help add shine and smooth the hair cuticle to lock-in moisture and improve combability. Scalp massages alone won't cure hair loss, but it can help relax you, aid in lymphatic drainage, exfoliate and help topicals penetrate. Are there any products or foods/vitamins you recommend someone using or eating to help with hair regrowth? To support healthy hair regrowth, if you are experiencing hair thinning we'd recommend our Density Preserving Scalp Drops clinically proven to help slow hair loss with continued daily use within three months. Telogen effluvium (hair shedding) due to nutritional deficiencies can often be simply treated with changes to your diet, and nutritional supplements such as our specially formulated Density Healthy Hair Complex and Density Amino Acid Booster. Iron and Ferritin (stored iron) in red meat, dried apricots and dark, leafy greens. Vitamin B12 in animal products and fortified plant-based foods. Protein from oily fish, lean meat, cottage cheese, tofu, nuts, chickpeas, and beans. However, there may be an underlying cause for their hair loss and rather than this being masked by using an off-the-shelf product, they should be encouraged to seek the advice of a specialist such as a Trichologist. The face behind it all Lucie Macleod - the mastermind behind the customer-loved company - launched Hair Syrup at just 20-years-old during the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a side hustle in her parent's house, which was started with just £600, money she had made from her job at an ice cream shop, quickly snowballed into a viral phenomenon on TikTok. Advertisement Lucie told Fabulous: 'I used my wages from working in an ice cream shop. 'I spent about 10 hours a day packing. I was up every night until 2am. It was very stressful, and obviously with my degree it was very, very hard. 'Now, we are selling tens of thousands of units every month and make about £300,000 a month. 'We're projecting a £3.5million turnover in the next year.' Advertisement If you don't use TikTok and haven't ever heard of Hair Syrup, Lucie explained: 'Hair Syrup is a digital brand and we sell a small range of pre-wash oil treatments. 'They're really great for loads of different scalp and hair concerns, so good for things like hair growth, they can really help with hair loss, if you've got an itchy, flaky scalp, if you've got breakage, that kind of thing - there's something for everyone. 'They're all 100% natural and are essentially just natural raw oils - essential oils, nut oils, seed oils, argan oil, papaya seeds, pomegranate seeds, avocado, apricot, peach, rosemary, thyme, loads of natural cold pressed oils and extracts.''
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I destroyed my hair with bleach – but a special ‘syrup' I use once a week ‘saved my locks', I cannot recommend it enough
ARE you on a mission to give your hair some much-needed TLC but can't afford to fork our a fortune on pricey professional haircare? Luckily, thrifty beauty buffs have spotted just the right bargain for you - an affordable ''hair syrup'' that helps with hair loss, bald batche s, as well as hair growth - and it's currently on sale too. 3 3 Bargain lovers have been raving over Hair Syrup Rapunzel Growth Pre-Wash Hair Oil by Hair Syrup that takes their locks from dry and broken to long and luscious. The hair must-have, slashed from £16 to £13 on ASOS, has gained a loyal following thanks to its powerful yet gentle formula. The pre-wash oil, which is enriched with pink grapefruit to help cleanse and condition hair, is also rich in vitamin E and fatty acids that works to nourish, condition, soften and hydrate dry hair. Formulated with flaxseed, high vitamins B and E, the haircare essential is also a must if you want to strengthen hair and stimulate growth. Online, the purse-friendly buy - which you only need to apply once to twice a week - has already become all the rage, with many fans showing off their incredible results. One woman, Georgie Lily, recently took to TikTok to prove just how effective the oil is - and the difference will leave you with your jaw on the floor. According to the stunner, she had destroyed her tresses with bleach, using heat, constant hair dyes, as well as clip-in extensions - all of which resulted in hair loss. But just seven months of using the cut-price hair syrup worked a treat to transform her mane to unrecognition. Stunned by the epic makeover, Georgie, who posts under the username @ georgie_956, recently shared the glow-up online - and the results speak for themselves. Less than a year ago, she was sporting a chic long bob - but now her dark tresses are sitting just above her waist and look noticeably thicker and healthier. I tried Aldi's Dyson airwrap dupe at bargain price - and it gave me easy hair salon look Tagging the brand in the caption of the video, Georgie went on to praise the miracle buy. ''I love you. Lit recommend to everyone!! Has honestly saved my hair for life, half way through my 2nd bottle.'' Responding to viewers who were amazed by the drastic change, Georgie explained that she would leave the hair oil in for a couple of hours, before hopping into the shower.'' She explained: ''Double shampooing, an amazing cleansing shampoo is the Aveeno apple cider shampoo and then I'd just use any normal shampoo.'' Hair re-growth FAQs Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at Philip Kingsley spoke exclusively to Fabulous. How long does it take for hair to grow back? Hair grows, on average, half an inch a month. You cannot speed this up. Do rosemary oil and scalp massages work? Oils do not promote hair growth. In terms of rosemary oil, the current trend stems from one small study carried out on 50 men in 2015. No women were involved, and the study compared the effects of 2 per cent minoxidil to Rosemary oil. 2 per cent minoxidil doesn't do much for male pattern hair loss anyway, so the results were not very impressive. Oils do serve a purpose in conditioning hair treatments though. They help add shine and smooth the hair cuticle to lock-in moisture and improve combability. Scalp massages alone won't cure hair loss, but it can help relax you, aid in lymphatic drainage, exfoliate and help topicals penetrate. Are there any products or foods/vitamins you recommend someone using or eating to help with hair regrowth? To support healthy hair regrowth, if you are experiencing hair thinning we'd recommend our Density Preserving Scalp Drops clinically proven to help slow hair loss with continued daily use within three months. Telogen effluvium (hair shedding) due to nutritional deficiencies can often be simply treated with changes to your diet, and nutritional supplements such as our specially formulated Density Healthy Hair Complex and Density Amino Acid Booster. Iron and Ferritin (stored iron) in red meat, dried apricots and dark, leafy greens. Vitamin B12 in animal products and fortified plant-based foods. Protein from oily fish, lean meat, cottage cheese, tofu, nuts, chickpeas, and beans. However, there may be an underlying cause for their hair loss and rather than this being masked by using an off-the-shelf product, they should be encouraged to seek the advice of a specialist such as a Trichologist. The face behind it all Lucie Macleod - the mastermind behind the customer-loved company - launched Hair Syrup at just 20-years-old during the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a side hustle in her parent's house, which was started with just £600, money she had made from her job at an ice cream shop, quickly snowballed into a viral phenomenon on TikTok. Lucie told Fabulous: 'I used my wages from working in an ice cream shop. 'I spent about 10 hours a day packing. I was up every night until 2am. It was very stressful, and obviously with my degree it was very, very hard. 'Now, we are selling tens of thousands of units every month and make about £300,000 a month. 'We're projecting a £3.5million turnover in the next year.' If you don't use TikTok and haven't ever heard of Hair Syrup, Lucie explained: 'Hair Syrup is a digital brand and we sell a small range of pre-wash oil treatments. 'They're really great for loads of different scalp and hair concerns, so good for things like hair growth, they can really help with hair loss, if you've got an itchy, flaky scalp, if you've got breakage, that kind of thing - there's something for everyone. 'They're all 100% natural and are essentially just natural raw oils - essential oils, nut oils, seed oils, argan oil, papaya seeds, pomegranate seeds, avocado, apricot, peach, rosemary, thyme, loads of natural cold pressed oils and extracts.''
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'This £15 viral hair oil is actually worth the hype - my hair looks fuller in just a month'
After going viral on TikTok, Mirror's shopping writer Grace put Hair Syrup's affordable pre-wash oil to the test to see if it lived up to its hype If you've been scrolling on your Instagram or TikTok feed in the past few months, it's likely you've come across the brand Hair Syrup before. Hair Syrup was created by Lucie McLeod, back when she was a 21-year-old university student in 2019. After playing around with DIY hair oils to restore her brittle hair, Lucy eventually developed the perfect formula, which she later used to create syrups for different hair concerns. During the height of lockdown, a hair syrup video went viral, and the brand has been rapidly growing ever since. As with many things that gain internet virality, I was sceptical to see if these hair syrups would actually live up to the hype, but after trying one of the brand's most popular ones, Rapunzel, I was pretty shocked with the results. Priced at £14.95, this is one of the more affordable hair oils on the market. So what exactly is it? Rapunzel is a pre-wash oil formulated with pink grapefruit, flaxseed, castor seed, and pomegranate, which help nourish and revitalise the scalp. What's left is fuller, softer and healthier-looking locks. Rapunzel Pre-Wash Hair Syrup review I've been suffering from brittle and thinning hair over the two past years, and I'm pretty sure it's down to London's hard water (plus a combination of bleach damage from my balayage last summer). So I was looking for an oil, treatment or mask I could use to revive it. I'm very low maintenance, I can't commit to having to apply something every single day, as I know I just won't do it, so when I found Hair Syrup, I knew it would suit me, as you only need to use it once or twice a week. The first time I used the oil I think I used a bit too much and was left with some pretty greasy hair, even after double shampooing. But once I gave it another go with a lighter hand, I couldn't believe that it had immediate results. My hair felt shinier and softer after the first use. However, my goal really was thickening, so I knew I had to stick with it a bit longer, and I can say after a month of consistent use (and by consistent, I mean around twice a week), I can see some noticeable difference. My hair definitely looks fuller around the hairline, which was one of my main concerns, and it looks far less dull than it had been. I don't really have any cons with this product. As mentioned, if you use too much, your hair will be left feeling a little sticky. However, that's a user error issue rather than anything to do with the formula. If you're looking for some alternative pre-shampoo treatments, I've heard great things about Amika's The Kure Multi-Task Repair Treatment, £29, and Aveda's Botanical Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment, £39.
