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News24
23-07-2025
- Health
- News24
Cold weather hair SOS: Your complete guide to winter hydration
Whether you're trying to prevent damage or already battling with a thinning hairline. These tips will see you into spring and summer with healthier hair The cooler temperatures bring drier weather for those of us in the inland provinces, or wet weather if living in some coastal areas, but both scenarios leave us battling with dry hair. You need to make sure your hair is hydrated and moisturised, and these tips will see you through the cold months. UP THE MOISTURE Your edges and hairline in particular are at even more risk to the harsh winter weather and can become extremely dry. Cut back on the shampoo that can dry out your hair even more, and rather wash your hair weekly with conditioner. Your hair and scalp will remain clean and moisturised. Use a moisturising deep conditioner at least once a week to help repair your hairline and retain moisture, and apply a water-based moisturiser to your hair and hairline twice a day to keep your hair hydrated. Braid sprays containing glycerine and oil are an easy and excellent choice to keep your hair moist and soft. Read more | Essential winter care tips for natural hair ADD OIL Hair growth tends to slow down during the winter months, so if you're looking to gain a few centimetres, massage natural oils into your hairline for a few minutes twice a day. Use oils such as castor and coconut around the edges of your hairline to help increase blood flow and keep your hair hydrated. Castor oil also helps to thicken hair, which is a great help if your hairline is suffering. Adding an oil will also help to seal in the extra moisture you have been applying regularly. SILK FOR YOUR HAIR Your cotton pillowcase may feel warm and soft, but it's a nightmare for your hair, especially in winter, as cotton soaks up moisture. It's best to sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase all year around, but make sure you do this in winter to keep your hair from breaking and losing moisture. A satin or silk scarf is also an option for evenings. Be careful, too, of loose hair brushing up against cotton jackets and coats as it could cause split ends. Read more | 4 Essential tips for long-lasting braided styles LESS MANIPULATION Constant styling contributes to a weak hairline, and your hair is at its most fragile during the colder season. Avoid this by wearing easier styles such as braids, twists, weaves and wigs. These styles also keep the hair protected from the harsh winter elements. But never add extensions to a broken hairline as it will add stress, and your hair underneath will still require regular moisture and conditioning. Always avoid overly tight braiding along your hairline. If you are feeling too much tension, that means your hair is styled too tightly. You may not notice problems straight away, but over time your strands will weaken and break. Be sure to remove these hairstyles after four to six weeks, and give your hair a break in between. Don't add to the extreme elements by applying harsh, excessive heat on delicate edges. Always use a heat protectant styling product and turn down the heat on your hairdryer, flat iron or other tools. This may mean drying your hair will take longer, but there will be less heat damage. However, if your hairline is already damaged, it's best to avoid heat styling.
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicole Kidman, 58, embraces her natural hair after ditching wigs as she sits in the Royal Box at Wimbledon
Nicole Kidman embraced her natural auburn locks at Wimbledon on Sunday after finally ditching wigs. The actress, 58, likes to keep her trademark hair under wraps on the screen and red carpet, opting for wigs and hairpieces to achieve bold new looks. While she didn't entirely show off her natural curly tresses, Nicole opted for a straightened look to avoid any frizz in the heat. She was seated alongside Vogue powerhouse Anna Wintour in the Royal Box, who sported her trademark blonde bob and black sunglasses. Nicole looked radiant as she fanned herself in the audience while battling the scorching heatwave. She recently gave fans a rare look at her curly hair while spending time with family in Europe. The film star was suited and booted in a white double-breasted blazer and matching trousers, which featured button detail. She wore a crisp shirt underneath the top, and added sunglasses to complete the look. Nicole looked elegant in a fedora hat as she continuously fanned herself beside Anna, who was in good spirits. As the games got underway, including the women's doubles final match, Nicole and Anna were engrossed in conversation. It comes after Nicole let her natural hair down earlier this week as she enjoyed some family time with loved ones. Nicole's niece, Lucia Hawley, 27, is currently enjoying a getaway in Croatia and took to Instagram this week to document the trip. One photo showed Lucia cuddling up to her mother, Antonia Kidman, 54, and Nicole, with the trio clearly chuffed to be in each other's company. Nicole also flaunted her naturally curly auburn hair, which cascaded down her back, in what was a rare sighting of her trademark locks. It was a far cry from the dramatically straightened look Nicole went for while attending the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week, just days prior. Nicole's habit of wearing wigs in Hollywood movies and on the red carpet has earned her a cult following over the years. Appearing on Sunrise in May, Nicole admitted that she 'loves changing her hair' and uses hairpieces to achieve new looks. 'As you know, I love changing my hair,' she said. Nicole also addressed her edgy short hairstyle that she debuted at the 2025 Met Gala earlier this month. 'For the Met Gala, everyone was questioning if I had chopped my hair off. But no, I didn't,' she added. Despite defending her love of transformation, Nicole recently admitted she regrets turning her back on her natural curls. 'Why did I straighten my hair?' she reflected in an Allure interview, after being shown throwback photos from Days of Thunder. 'I loved my hair there. That is my natural hair. Isn't that crazy?' She added a heartfelt note to young fans: 'So for all the little girls out there — embrace the curl. Do not follow in my steps and straighten your hair.'
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicole Kidman FINALLY shows her natural hair after wearing wigs for months
has given fans a rare look at her natural hair while spending time with family in Europe. The actress, 58, likes to keep her trademark auburn locks under wraps on screen and often opts for wigs and hairpieces on the red carpet. However, Nicole let her natural hair down this week as she enjoyed some family time with loved ones. Nicole's niece, Lucia Hawley, 27, is currently enjoying a getaway in Croatia and took to Instagram this week to document the trip. One photo showed Lucia cuddling up to her mother, Antonia Kidman, 54, and Nicole, with the trio clearly chuffed to be together. Like her sister and niece, Nicole wore white in the photo, wearing a flowing silk dress with a subtle floral embellishment. Nicole flaunted her naturally curly auburn hair, which cascaded down her back, in what was a rare sighting of her trademark locks. It was a far cry from the dramatically straightened look Nicole went for while attending the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week just days prior. Nicole's choice of wearing wigs in Hollywood movies and on the red carpet has earned her a cult following over the years. The star has rarely showcased her natural hair since the early days of her career, and almost always wears wigs for her roles. Over the past few months, Nicole has been spotted in a series of dramatic wigged looks – ranging from sleek, straight styles to blunt cuts, and one that became a viral misfire. At this year's Cannes Film Festival, fans noticed a rare misstep from the star when the mesh cap of her wig peeked through in red carpet photos – prompting chatter online. Nicole also turned more than a few heads when she stepped out with a very dramatic look at this year's Met Gala. Nicole wore an eye-catching Balenciaga gown, yet it was her cropped, slicked-back cut and wavy fringe that had everybody talking. The day before she had worn a long ponytail she to a concert by pop star Charli XCX but replaced this for a short style that appeared soft and blonde from the front, but dark and edgy at the back. When she arrived to the Met Gala sporting a slick pixie cut, it delighted her admirers. Scores of fans shared their thoughts on the new look on X – and while it was unclear if Nicole was wearing a short wig or showing her true locks, many were praising the star for ditching her common use of hairpieces and showing her 'real' hair. One person wrote: 'Omg Nicole Kidman on the MET stairs… fiercely gorgeous. Love the short hair on this lady!' Another said: 'Wow! Nicole Kidman looked stunning. Love love love her new hair style.' Someone else said: 'NICOLE KIDMAN SHORT HAIR THE WORLD IS HEALING.' Appearing on Sunrise in May, Nicole admitted that she 'loves changing her hair' and uses hairpieces to achieve new looks. Nicole said: 'As you know, I love changing my hair.' She also addressed her edgy short hairstyle that she debuted at the 2025 Met Gala earlier this month. The star said: 'For the Met Gala, everyone was questioning if I had chopped my hair off. But no, I didn't.' Despite defending her love of transformation, Nicole recently admitted she regrets turning her back on her natural curls. In an interview with Allure, after being shown throwback photos from Days of Thunder, Nicole said: 'Why did I straighten my hair? 'I loved my hair there. That is my natural hair. Isn't that crazy?' She added a heartfelt note to young fans: 'So for all the little girls out there - embrace the curl. Do not follow in my steps and straighten your hair.'
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicole Kidman FINALLY shows off her natural hair in rare sighting after wearing wigs for months
has given fans a rare look at her natural hair while spending time with family in Europe. The actress, 58, likes to keep her trademark auburn locks under wraps on the screen and red carpet, opting for wigs and hairpieces to achieve bold new looks. But Nicole let her natural hair down this week as she enjoyed some family time with loved ones. Nicole's niece, Lucia Hawley, 27, is currently enjoying a getaway in Croatia and took to Instagram this week to document the trip. One photo showed Lucia cuddling up to her mother, Antonia Kidman, 54, and Nicole, with the trio clearly chuffed to be in each other's company. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Like her sister and niece, Nicole was a vision in white in the photo, wearing a flowing silk dress with a subtle floral embellishment. Nicole also flaunted her naturally curly auburn hair, which cascaded down her back, in what was a rare sighting of her trademark locks. It was a far cry from the dramatically straightened look Nicole went for while attending the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week, just days prior. Nicole's habit of wearing wigs in Hollywood movies and on the red carpet has earned her a cult following over the years. The Hollywood star has rarely showcased her natural hair in films and on the red carpet since the early days of her career, and almost always wears wigs for her roles. Over the past few months, Nicole has stepped out in a series of dramatic wigged looks – ranging from sleek, straight styles to blunt cuts, and one that became a viral misfire. At this year's Cannes Film Festival, fans noticed a rare misstep from the star when the mesh cap of her wig peeked through in red carpet photos – prompting chatter online. Nicole also turned more than a few heads when she stepped out with a very dramatic look at this year's Met Gala. The actress wore an eye-catching Balenciaga gown, yet it was her cropped, slicked-back cut and wavy fringe that had everybody talking. The long ponytail she sported at a concert by pop star Charli XCX only the day before had disappeared, replaced by a short style that appeared soft and blonde from the front, but dark and edgy at the back. When she stepped out at the Metropolitan Museum of Art sporting a slick pixie cut, it delighted her admirers. Scores of fans shared their thoughts on the new look on X – and while it was unclear if Nicole was wearing a short wig or showing her true locks, many were praising the star for ditching her common use of hairpieces and showing her 'real' hair. 'Omg Nicole Kidman on the MET stairs… fiercely gorgeous. Love the short hair on this lady!' wrote one. Another said: 'Wow! Nicole Kidman looked stunning. Love love love her new hair style'. Someone else said: 'NICOLE KIDMAN SHORT HAIR THE WORLD IS HEALING' while one more wrote: 'Obsessed with Nicole Kidman's hair cut'. Appearing on Sunrise in May, Nicole admitted that she 'loves changing her hair' and uses hairpieces to achieve new looks. 'As you know, I love changing my hair,' she said. Nicole also addressed her edgy short hairstyle that she debuted at the 2025 Met Gala earlier this month. 'For the Met Gala, everyone was questioning if I had chopped my hair off. But no, I didn't,' she added. Despite defending her love of transformation, Nicole recently admitted she regrets turning her back on her natural curls. 'Why did I straighten my hair?' she reflected in an Allure interview, after being shown throwback photos from Days of Thunder. 'I loved my hair there. That is my natural hair. Isn't that crazy?' She added a heartfelt note to young fans: 'So for all the little girls out there — embrace the curl. Do not follow in my steps and straighten your hair.' But there's still hope for her signature ringlets. Though she rarely wears them in public these days, the Big Little Lies star says her curls can bounce back. 'I can do that to my hair still,' she shared, 'but it needs to be kind of humid, and I need to use the right product.'
Vogue
03-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Vogue
A Curly, Layered Haircut for Every Face Shape
These days, natural curls are being embraced like never before. 'More and more people are leaving behind straightening to reconnect with the real texture of their hair,' says Mexico City-based hair stylist Franciso Iglesias. 'The curl is no longer seen as something that 'has to be controlled' and is now valued as a unique feature.' Unique as they are, curls require special attention to look their best. 'With the right cut, good hydration, and personalized techniques, curls come back to life,' Iglesia says. 'Seeing a client reunited with her natural hair is one of the most rewarding moments.' At home, recommends washing curls in warm—not hot—water, applying a conditioning mask weekly, and using a styling cream. In terms of haircuts, Iglesias says a layered cut tends to suit almost face shape, 'as long as it is customized.' The easiest way to achieve that? Putting your head in the hands of an experienced stylist who understands curls. The best curly, layered haircuts for every face shape First, it's necessary to consider the type of curl you have. 'In all cases, the most important thing is to cut based on the actual curl pattern, not on wet or stretched hair,' says Iglesias. 'This way you avoid surprises and ensure that the layered cut enhances each type of curl to the maximum.'
