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Metro
21-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Metro
Heat, humidity, hotel hairdryers - these top products keep your hair shiny
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Whether your summer holiday has been booked since last year or you're more of a last minute traveller, there's one thing you'll need to pack – no it's not your passport (although that would come in handy), it's your holiday haircare. From salty sea swims to chlorinated pools and high humidity, your strands can take a serious beating while you're living your best holiday life. One day it's glossy and blow-dried, the next it's dry, frazzled and resembling a haystack in a heatwave. So, as the Scouts say, be prepared. Packing some brilliant products to preempt the inevitable frizz-fest or dried up split ends means you won't have to spend your precious vacation time battling these common issues. Below, we've rounded up the best products for the job, to suit all hair types and textures so you won't have a sweaty meltdown in the mirror halfway through your trip. Whether you're dealing with sun-scorched ends, colour fade, or the dreaded post-pool green tinge, these hard-working heroes will help keep your hair soft, shiny and manageable, no matter where your holiday takes you. Forget heat styling on holiday, give your hair a break too and use the Living Proof Style Lab Air-Dry Styler. This lightweight cream formula tames frizz by up to 86%, helps to repel humidity, tame flyaways, and keep your style looking fresh throughout the day. BUY NOW FOR £27 Philip Kingsley Swimcap Water Resistant Mask is designed to protect your hair from the damaging effects of chlorine, salt water and UV rays. Originally developed for the US Olympic synchronised swimming team, this rich, creamy formula forms a waterproof barrier over the hair, shielding it from moisture loss, colour fade and breakage during swimming or sun exposure. BUY NOW FOR £25 The Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff Water to Foam Shampoo is specially formulated for curly and coily hair types, and targets stubborn flakes while nourishing natural curls. Enriched with piroctone olamine, salicylic acid and glycerin, it gently cleanses, reduces visible dandruff and soothes dry, sensitive scalps. BUY NOW FOR £18 If your blonde fades in the sun, is turning orange or goes a little green after swimming, try the John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo. Formulated with citrus and chamomile, it gently cleanses while helping to lighten and enhance blonde shades with daily use. It's suitable for both natural blondes and colour-treated hair. BUY NOW FOR £2.99 Enriched with antioxidants, the L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Spectrum Hair Mask helps preserve the vibrancy of your colour while strengthening and conditioning each strand. The mask hydrates, smooths, and gives hair incredible shine, leaving it soft, smooth and healthy. BUY NOW FOR £31.20 Your skin needs UV protection and so does your hair and the Hair by Sam McKnight Sundaze Sea Spray is just that. Made using natural sea salt, sunflower seed extract, pro-vitamin B5, hibiscus flower extract, and castor oil, it enhances texture while nourishing and protecting hair from UVA/UVB damage. BUY NOW FOR £26 If your hair dries out on holiday try the Umberto Giannini Frizz Fix Deep Conditioning Hair Mask. Formulated with KeraFUSION™ bond repair technology, this mask penetrates deep into the hair shaft to repair and strengthen from within. It also contains castor oil, olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil, to leave hair softer, stronger, and frizz-free. BUY NOW FOR £11.25 A build up of chlorine, salt water, sweat, SPF and styling products can weigh your hair down and leave it looking dull but K18's Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo fixes that. Formulated with activated charcoal and salicylic acid, it effectively removes 99% of product buildup, 95% of sebum, and 76% of copper from hair in a single wash. BUY NOW FOR £39 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: The best SPF for your undereyes, face, scalp, hands and body for full protection MORE: Pimple patches remain a cult skincare saviour – and here are the best to buy now MORE: Bella Hadid reveals 'secret' beauty travel hack – it's none other than this £9.50 skin cream Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
The Age
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The TikTok-approved trends for brows and make-up coming for your beauty cabinet
This story is part of the July 20 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories. Tracing trends is always a slippery topic. Sometimes, just when you think you have nailed it, things flip. So, to the best of my ability, here are some trends to take note of. Big, bold hair is back – and just after you had mastered the perfect poker-straight blow-dry. According to the international king of hair, Sam McKnight, 'bombshell blowouts' are big news. The reference point is, of course, the 1980s and the tool of choice is velcro rollers. McKnight has created the 'Big Set', which comes with a 'heating hood' you attach to your hairdryer and 18 rollers. Says McKnight, 'Velcro rollers have been a staple since the '80s – they're foolproof for getting that runway lift at the roots and a soft, touchable texture. The hood dryer locks in your set – it's a game-changer for effortless, high-volume results at home.' Until the kit is available here, the next best thing is the Blo Brush Hot Roller Set ($120). On the TikTok beauty front, trends include the clean brow, where the emphasis is on natural brow shapes and textures, stepping away from more sculpted 'block' brows. This has also created a demand for laser eyebrow tattoo removal. According to brow guru Amy Jean Linnehan, 'If the shape and colour still flatter your face, there's no need to remove the tattoo – and you can opt for the latest, softer 'mist brows' technique.' As with brows, lashes are also taking a more natural stance, and TikTokkers are currently experimenting by applying a full face of make-up – without mascara. But if you are still wedded to mascara, try brown – our current favourite is Benefit BadGal Bang! Volumizing Mascara in Rebel Brown ($49). Alternatively, try applying a clear mascara such as Maybelline Great Lash Clear Gel Mascara ($18) to give your eyelashes a glossy, lifted look. And if you just can't give up dark lashes, try a combined lash lift and tint. The 'Y2K lip' is also on the comeback trail, with two key versions – super juicy lips (think Lancôme's Juicy Tubes) and, at the other end of the spectrum, lips blotted with concealer so that they almost disappear. On TikTok, interest in Y2K make-up increased by 64.8 per cent in the 12 months to March according to data from consumer researcher Spate reported in Global Cosmetic Industry magazine. Too Faced is leading the charge with glosses that are shiny and hydrating; we love Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Gloss ($38). And with concealer lips, keep it modern with a darker lip liner. One of our favourites is Mecca Max Pout Pencil in Stella ($16) – use it to colour in the entire lip – and then top with a putty-coloured lipstick. Hero status here goes to M.A.C Cosmetics Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Acting Natural ($40).
Sydney Morning Herald
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The TikTok-approved trends for brows and make-up coming for your beauty cabinet
This story is part of the July 20 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories. Tracing trends is always a slippery topic. Sometimes, just when you think you have nailed it, things flip. So, to the best of my ability, here are some trends to take note of. Big, bold hair is back – and just after you had mastered the perfect poker-straight blow-dry. According to the international king of hair, Sam McKnight, 'bombshell blowouts' are big news. The reference point is, of course, the 1980s and the tool of choice is velcro rollers. McKnight has created the 'Big Set', which comes with a 'heating hood' you attach to your hairdryer and 18 rollers. Says McKnight, 'Velcro rollers have been a staple since the '80s – they're foolproof for getting that runway lift at the roots and a soft, touchable texture. The hood dryer locks in your set – it's a game-changer for effortless, high-volume results at home.' Until the kit is available here, the next best thing is the Blo Brush Hot Roller Set ($120). On the TikTok beauty front, trends include the clean brow, where the emphasis is on natural brow shapes and textures, stepping away from more sculpted 'block' brows. This has also created a demand for laser eyebrow tattoo removal. According to brow guru Amy Jean Linnehan, 'If the shape and colour still flatter your face, there's no need to remove the tattoo – and you can opt for the latest, softer 'mist brows' technique.' As with brows, lashes are also taking a more natural stance, and TikTokkers are currently experimenting by applying a full face of make-up – without mascara. But if you are still wedded to mascara, try brown – our current favourite is Benefit BadGal Bang! Volumizing Mascara in Rebel Brown ($49). Alternatively, try applying a clear mascara such as Maybelline Great Lash Clear Gel Mascara ($18) to give your eyelashes a glossy, lifted look. And if you just can't give up dark lashes, try a combined lash lift and tint. The 'Y2K lip' is also on the comeback trail, with two key versions – super juicy lips (think Lancôme's Juicy Tubes) and, at the other end of the spectrum, lips blotted with concealer so that they almost disappear. On TikTok, interest in Y2K make-up increased by 64.8 per cent in the 12 months to March according to data from consumer researcher Spate reported in Global Cosmetic Industry magazine. Too Faced is leading the charge with glosses that are shiny and hydrating; we love Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Gloss ($38). And with concealer lips, keep it modern with a darker lip liner. One of our favourites is Mecca Max Pout Pencil in Stella ($16) – use it to colour in the entire lip – and then top with a putty-coloured lipstick. Hero status here goes to M.A.C Cosmetics Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Acting Natural ($40).
Elle
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Victoria Beckham's New 'Uncut' Bob Is The Ultimate Short Summer Haircut - This Is How To Recreate It
2025 has seen all manner of chic, bouncy bobs dominating our algorithms, from Italian bobs to the 'old money' style and the newly upgraded graduated bob. But it seems that for summer - and what is expected to be a short-lived heatwave in the UK - a softer, shorter shape is cropping up as the warmer weather takes hold, as proven by Victoria Beckham's latest cut. Eschewing her lob haircut and the old school graduated bob for which she became synonymous during her Spice Girls era, Beckham just debuted her shortest hairstyle for years – a chin-grazing 'uncut' bob. The business founder and beauty mogul debuted her soft, new cut in an Instagram video while getting her and make-up and hair done, which revealed soft layers with a choppier style, and a much shorter finish – a haircut stylists are predicting will dominate this summer. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE 'The undone messy bob is definitely gaining popularity right now,' agrees Mitchell Ladbrook, a Senior Stylist at Nicola Clarke x John Frieda salons. It speaks to growing demand both for shorter hairstyles (see: the rise of the pixie cut) but also a move towards less uniformity and perfected hair. The chicer blunt bobs feel more like a nod to 'quiet luxury', while these messier, more textured cuts feel cooler and fresher. A style such as Victoria's does require a specific cutting technique, in which a hairdresser usually cuts choppy layers into the hair, and regular salon visits. 'Make sure you are in for regular appointments to keep it fresh and in shape,' adds Ladbrook. When it comes to styling, less really is more – you want it to look lived in and with plenty of movement. You can either use a round brush to create texture or simply rely on a few styling products and leave your hair to dry naturally. For a textured, uncut bob I would use Sam McKnight Sundaze Sea Salt Spray for a natural beachy style texture and Sam McKnight's Cool Girl Spray on dry hair. It's ideal if you don't like too much product in your hair, as it's super light but still achieves that textured look,' he shares. Haircare is paramount too. 'Start with a good shampoo and conditioner to keep the hair nourished, a heat protector spray and generally I would always use a volume spray or mousse in the roots,' adds Charlie Williams, Gielly Green Signature Stylist. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Amelia Bell is the Senior Site Beauty Editor at ELLE UK, developing beauty strategy, writing, editing, and commissioning, and overseeing all beauty content for the site. Amelia has a particular interest in sustainable beauty practices, exploring the skin-mind connection, and decoding the latest treatments, tweakments and runway trends. She also has bylines for Women's Health, Refinery29, British Vogue, Harrods Magazine, and more.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Moss puts on a leggy display in TINY red PVC hot pants as she poses up a storm for new self-portrait campaign
She never puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion. And Kate Moss put on a leggy display in a pair of sexy red vinyl hot pants as she posed in a new self-portrait campaign on Thursday. The iconic model, 51, showed off her toned figure in the racy shorts which she wore with a sheer black top. self-portrait has dropped the new campaign starring Kate, shot on the streets of London by Johnny Dufort. She accessorised her look with a pair of dark shades and toted a sleek leather handbag from the brand. For the campaign she was seen shopping for some essentials in a corner shop which added a quirky edge to the shoot. It comes after last week Kate and DJ Fat Tony risked an awkward run in as they both attended Sam McKnight's 70th birthday. The supermodel reportedly chose to skip her best pal Fat Tony's star-studded wedding the Saturday before, after learning her former friend Fran Cutler was on the guestlist. The birthday marked the first event the pair had attended since the DJ's big day when he tied the knot with husband Stavros Agapiou. Celebrating Sam's birthday at La Mome, The Berkeley in London, Kate posed with the stylist for snaps as she opted for a black sequin party dress. Meanwhile Fat Tony, 58, was seen commanding the DJ decks as he kept it stylish in a navy jacket and matching trousers. He was joined by Stavros, 32, who opted for a quirky ensemble, pairing denim shorts with a checked shirt, striped tie and grey blazer jacket. The couple tied the knot in front of family and friends in a lavish ceremony at the Welsh Chapel, followed by a fun-filled reception bash at the Londoner Hotel. However, missing from the action was Tony's pal of over three decades, Kate who was thought to be set to be a bridesmaid at the ceremony. According to reports, the supermodel snubbed the nuptials after discovering former Primrose Hill bestie, Fran, 62, was going to attend. Fat Tony - whose real name is Tony Marnach - has been best pals with Kate since 1993, previously lauding her as 'incredible'. Speaking to MailOnline in 2022, the DJ praised the stunner for turning her life around from her notorious party girl youth, saying: 'It's about finding that inner happiness, and she's found it. What Kate's done with that is brilliant. 'Even the fact that she's bringing out a wellness range just show's you where she's at in life and how well she's done.' The hitmaker then sweetly gushed: 'She'll always be one of my best friends, she's an incredible person'. Ahead of his nuptials, it had been reported that Kate would be one of Tony's bridesmaids alongside reality star Gemma Collins, 44, and soap star Claire Sweeney, 54, while Tony previously revealed that he wanted Boy George as his best man.
