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editorial_headerAround for years, but still as fashionable as ever; we love braids! Whether it’s a classy fishtail version or festival boho style, the possibilities are endless.

And they work great with long and short haired alike – being quickly and easily created by using the right products.

Check out our Get The Look video below and follow our simple steps for creating the ultimate summer braid.

  1. Start by using silicone free TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Shampoo and Conditioner. This cleanses and moisturises the hair without weighing it down, making it perfect prep for styling.
  1. Roughly part three sections of hair and braid from the hairline to just above the nape of the neck.
  1. Secure the braids at the end with clear elastics and bobby pins. Repeat the process on the remaining sections of the hair.
  1. Take the remaining hair and begin to braid, securing at the end with clear elastics.
  1. Finish with TRESemmé Extra Hold Hair Spray to achieve maximum hold with extra flyaway control. It is humidity resistant leaving no stiffness or stickiness, but with flexible hold.
  1. Finally, tease out the braids to give them more of a loose-laidback look. And hey presto! you are now all set for whatever activities you have planned this summer.

For all the Get the look videos and for your chance to win a hair makeover with TRESemmé, click here.

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editorial_headerLooking effortlessly natural is easily achievable with the right hairstyle. Whether you are heading to the gym or just to the cinema, the ponytail is always a handy go-to hairstyle.

But for more glam events, why not really take the ponytail to the next level? A textured look adds instant elegance to any outfit and this simple but sophisticated style can be seen everywhere this season: just look at Gigi Hadid!

  1. Wash the hair with TRESemmé 24 hour Body Shampoo & Conditioner to help maintain all day volume and bounce, making the hair manageable without weighing it down.
  2. Start at the crown, take 2-3cm-wide sections and softly backcomb from the root. Backcombing will give the hair texture and that edgy-raised shape, an eye-catching look that we commonly see in fashion.
  3. When you have finished backcombing, comb the hair back in the direction that the hair sits and lightly brush the hair into position.
  4. Place bobby pins on either side of the hair bobbin and hold the ponytail tightly in place. Place one of the pins in behind the hand and wrap the bobbin around the hair as tight as possible and pin the second one in to hold the ponytail tightly in place.
  5. From ear to ear, tease the hair out in small sections of the hair to create that volumised look. Then take 1cm of hair to wrap around and conceal the bobbin, this will also add an element of elegance to the hairstyle.
  6. Lift the ponytail and shake while misting the hair with with TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Sea Salt Spray infused with sea kelp extract. This helps you create a sexy, tousled texture in every stand.
  7. Finally secure the style with TRESemmé Ultimate Hold Hair Spray.

Now you can transform your plain ponytail to a party ponytail! Whether you have straight, curly, thin, dry or oily hair, this is definitely one hair style you should be trying out this summer.

For all the Get the look videos and for your chance to win a hair makeover with TRESemmé, click here.

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Hair envy is a terrible affliction – and a bad dose is tough to shake off.

We’ve all had it at times: looking longingly at a celebrity’s perfectly smooth ponytail; coveting a colleague’s lovely locks; wishing we too were in possession of our mate’s shiny, smooth tresses.

And particularly at this time of year, beating frizz and achieving silky locks is a major issue. Suffice to say too, it’s tough to take on your favourite celebrity styles when your mane is less than magnificent.

Whether it’s parched from over-styling, from too much harsh colouring, from genetics (thanks, mum) or simply from a lack of TLC, fuzzy, frizzy, unruly hair is, well, the worst.

Still, a handful of simple tips can really go a long way, namely:

  • Never towel dry your hair after washing it – gently squeeze out excess water instead
  • Don’t put wet hair into a pony-tail
  • Use the right products
  • Opt for a comb to initially work out any knots, then move on to a brush for styling
  • If you can, try and avoid using heated styling products every day

But finding seriously slick products that work wonders can be a pickle in itself.

Which is why we’re as keen as mustard about TRESemmé’s 7 Day Keratin Smooth range.

In short, it’s a breakthrough, non-damaging, smoothing system that lasts through washes: a total of three washes, in fact. That’s up to seven days of incredibly smooth, sleek hair.

As well as the Shampoo and Conditioner, don’t forget TRESemmé’s 7-day Keratin Smooth Heat Activated Treatment – which has just become our essential summer hair product.

It works a treat with straighteners to prevent frizz: using the heat of your flat iron, it transforms unruly tresses into salon-smooth hair that still lasts for up to a week.

Make sure to watch the video clip below too for top TRESemmé tips to get the most out of your 7-day Keratin Smooth products.

Check out our Get The Look video below for beautifully smooth and straight hair:

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In the last few years people have developed a love/hate relationship with carbs.

While some have abandoned them completely and get misty eyed at the mere mention of carbonara, others will proceed to tell you all about how great their life is now without them.

But did you know your locks might actually need carbs in order to unlock their most fabulous potential. Say what? Yes, it’s true.

Carbs are a source of energy that your body needs. Your hair cells grow rapidly, even though sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, so they need carbohydrates are necessary to promote growth and repair in the cells there.

 

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According to Charlotte’s Book lacking carbs makes you tired, and your hair can start to feel the same way.

You can’t dismiss all carbs as being the same. Complex carbohydrates release energy slowly so you don’t get a sugar high associated with say, a full slice pan of white bread.

 

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Carbs that promote healthy cells and hair growth are things like brown rice, grains and whole-grain breads. Complex carbs are also full of fibre and other vitamins you need for a healthy diet anyway, so this is just a fabulous hair bonus.

 

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Timing is also everything. Just like with all eating routines, if you go hours and hours without snacking your blood sugar drops. Not only will you be battling the struggles of the hangry person, but your hair will be challenged too.

This means that the cells receive less energy, so growth and repair takes longer, or may not take place at all. Start stocking up on some healthy complex carbohydrate snacks and let your hair live it’s best life.

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We’re always looking for ways to achieve our best and most glamorous hair. So you can imagine how high our eyebrows raised when we discovered we’ve been falling at the first hurdle.

For years we’ve been hopping into the shower and doing our best Beyoncé impression while reaching for the shampoo first. As it turns out, that’s not how things should go down at all.

Refinery29 claimed not too long ago that we should be using conditioner before we shampoo. Nope, we didn’t know that either.

However, a lot of stylists are still debating if we actually need to be using shampoo or conditioner at all.

Artistic director for Kérastase Nina Dimachki says that conditioner should come before shampoo. It adds nourishment to your hair and it also “primes the hair before cleansing, allowing shampoo to distribute easier and more evenly.” Sounds good, but we think we might need a little more convincing. If you do decided to condition first, Nina says to apply from root to tip and rinse after you've scrubbed it into your hair.

We might be a little set in our ways.

So you can imagine how much of a hard time we’re having with the people claiming that we should ditch shampoo altogether.

It’s called the “no-poo method”, which does not make it any more appealing. NBC News interviewed a group of enthusiasts who say that it takes a while to get used to, but it’s worth it.

Bustle had one of their writers try out the “no-poo method” and she claims that “you’ll have locks like Bey.” We’re intrigued!

Ditching the shampoo means your hair is going to stop producing excess oils which it does to make up for your shampoo striping away natural oils.

It takes some time to get used to it, but no shampoo enthusiasts are all about this one. 

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Just because you only own a hair straightener doesn’t mean you’re stuck with one style forever. It’s not news that you can curl your hair with you beloved straighteners. It can however, be easier said than done.

At SHEmazing we are all about tricks to make our daily hair routine just that little bit faster and easier.

So we gathered up a few handy tricks that anyone who owns a straightener can make use of, because there is more to life than hair, but hair full of volume is a great place to start.

Before you do anything, invest in a good heat protectant to keep your hair healthy before you battle the heat.

Speaking of, if you can, make sure your straightener is set below 185 degrees, especially if you have fine hair.Otherwise your hair can burn, and we all remember this incident:

When it comes to the hair at the crown of your head, straighten it in an upwards direction for some volume.

Embrace the volume even more and use your straightener to curl your hair. It takes practice, we tried this excellent tutorial.

Miss the retro crimping style? Braid your hair, then straighten it for that crimped effect.

 

Not just for hair, you can also use it iron a collar (or sleeves) if you’re really stuck. 

 

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We haven’t much from Matt Damon in a while. Probably because the 44-year old movie star has been busy working on his new movie The Great Wall.

Matt was on hand to discuss his new film role today and while doing so, he debuted a new look.

Matt is now sporting his very own pony tail.

Not willing to battle it out with our Instagram favourite Brock then?

Nope. Matt seems pretty content to be sporting his new pony. We’re assuming the longer than usual hair style is for a movie role.

Considering Matt lives in a house of five females, he’s probably got some pretty good experience with both the bun and the pony tail style. We’re excited about this fashion evolution.

Now that his good friend Ben Affleck is moving out of his home following his divorce from wife of 10 years Jennifer Garner, the duo can spend some time working on the man braid?

The internet is having a tough time digesting this latest piece of sartorial news.

Matt was joined at the press conference by Chinese actress Jing Tian and director Zhang Yimou along with his co-stars Andy Lau and Game of Thrones alum Pedro Pascal.

The Great Wall is set to be one the highest-budget films ever in China. We’re curious if part of that has to do with the added funds needed for Matt’s hair stylists.

At the conference Matt seemed pretty excited about his new role saying "this is the biggest movie I’ve ever been involved with."

Matt was also insistent that the cast had no issues with the language barriers while creating the film telling reporters “It's the same discipline and it moves across cultures and languages pretty easily.”

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The sun is finally here and we are all soaking up as much as we can possibly get.

With temperatures nearing the-mid 20’s it’s safe to say that we are feeling the heat and noticing the colour difference in our skin when we step back inside.

Another little perk to the sunshine is the natural highlights that run through our hair after a day in the rays… Or is it?

While the new little blondie bits make our hair look healthy and glowing, they are in fact a result of hair damage.

When you think about it, we always put on sun cream to protect our skin so why would we not do the same for our hair?

To prevent our hair from becoming split and damaged in the sun, here are five tips to help you keep your hair healthy this summer.

Condition

As the sun breaks down the protein in your hair, it is important that you keep it well moisturised throughout the day so as to avoid any permanent damage. So, when you get up in the morning, put conditioner in your hair and leave it in throughout the day – no rinsing allowed! Well, until you’re out of the sun anyway.

A fedora perhaps?

Hats are the best way to keep your hair protected when you are out in the sun. It’s a great summer for fedoras and floppy hats because wide-brimmed styles are the best for providing full protection.

Sun cream… for your hair?

Yep, the same way that UV protection works for your skin, it works for your hair. A great way to apply this is by mixing 3 tsps of sun cream (preferably a high factor) with a cup and a half of water together in a spray can. Then, just simply spray onto your like any normal hair spray.

Put down that lemon

As much as well all do love the blonde boost that our hair gets in the sun, adding blonde intensifiers such as lemon will greatly damage our hair. Lemon or lemon based products, peroxide and alcohol based products should never be used when in the sun.

Tie it up

Putting your hair up in a bun or any kind of wrapped-up style is a great way to protect your hair’s ends from the sun. The end of the hair strand is the weakest part so it will be more easily damaged than the top of the hair. 

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It’s not all fabulous ball gowns and handsome princes, we understand the life of the Disney princess can be little bit, strange.

Comedian Amy Schumer has recently come out as saying maybe we shouldn’t look up to these fictional ladies as much as we do.

However, you cannot deny that the Disney princess squad have got the best hair. They just do. For decades they’ve been leaving us envious and frankly, a little confused. How does one master Belle’s perfectly “messy” romantic ponytail without looking like you just rolled out of bed?

We’ve got you covered. We took it upon ourselves to bring to you some of the best tutorials from around the internet help you take your hair game to the next level.

Cinderella

Full tutorial is here 

Elsa

The cold will never bother your braid anyway. Tutorial is here

Rapunzel's epic braid

​Let down your long hair here

Megara

​That high-pony though, slay.

Belle

Effortless. Tutorial is here 

Tiana

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Super retro glam tutorial is here

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Apparently we’re finally going to be receiving some long overdue heat next week. Met Éireann are saying there could possibly be temperatures of up to 20 and 24 degrees.

We don’t want to jinx it, we really don’t want to do that but- YAY!

Finally, an excuse to dust off those denim cut offs and head for the beach.

There’s just one downside; the added heat and general summer weather can take a serious toll on our hair. Nothing ruins a holiday like unmanageable frizz or nasty split ends.

Not to worry, we rounded up a few tips to help you master the summer hair woes and keep you on fleek whether you’re at the beach in Bundoran or jetting off to the Bahamas.

Problem: Chlorine can leave your locks less than lustrous

The Fix: Celebrity stylist Rita Hazan says the best way to combat this is to wet your hair before getting in the water. This stops the chlorine from being absorbed by your hair. Also, a deep conditioning mask wouldn’t go astray. If you apply it while you’re drying off in the sun the heat will help the product really help your hair recover.

 

Problem: The sun makes coloured hair brassy

The Fix: Hazan says that using a gloss twice a week before you condition as well as a nice weekly deep condition for coloured hair will help you keep your colour all summer long. Also wet your hair before diving head first into the chlorine, and when you’re on the beach, or strolling about town on a hot summer’s day, invest in some products with UV blockers. They’ll help your keep your style for longer and your colour plenty vibrant. Sorted. 

Problem: “IT’S THE HUMIDITY!”

The Fix: The number one cause of fizziness is your hair being dry, so your tresses will draw water from the atmosphere, making it frizz. The easiest way to tackle this is by getting a good leave-in conditioner to help your extend your style and keep things under control. No cornrows necessary. Phew!

 

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People on Instagram are going crazy over the latest hair craze to come along this summer. If you thought nailing that ombré was difficult enough, then you might as well call it quits now.

Dyeing your hair a crazy colour isn't exactly new, Zayn Malik was all over this trend just last week. However, this is high intensity colour burst is a little different, and also a lot more magical.

Taking inspiration from a retro American children's toy (and unicorns, obviously), the rainbow hair style is pretty much a replica of what happens when you pile thousands of grains of coloured sand together in different shaped jars.

The multi-dimensional hues have been spotted on celebs in the past, Kylie Jenner does have a range of hair extensions that offer some pretty highly saturated colour options. Kesha was also famous for sporting a brightly coloured style last year. Now though it's hit Pinterest and Instagram hard.

Rebecca Taylor is the hair stylist who debuted the retro-inspired look on her social media channels, from where it has since taken off. She uses a special in-salon process to ensure the dye doesn't run together and end up a muddy mess. She uses a special technique to achieve that fairytale-type look that is the stuff of Instagram users dreams. To do it, she separates the hair in horizontal zig-zags and colours each of the sections a different shade to get the sand art effect spot on.

Sounds challenging, but the outcome is obviously worth it for fans of the sand art trend as they can't stop posting their colourful selfies online.

It's dramatic, daring and looks like it requires some dedication, it also reminds us of My Little Ponies and their fabulous technicolour manes.

What with the assortment of rainbow locks popping up all over our social media feeds, it looks like this could be a style we see floating around the many many festivals to come this summer season,

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So summer is well and truly upon us and the weather forecast is set to be another scorcher this week.

With that in mind, it's important to get your look right when heading into town for the day or out for a night on the tiles. 

With summer hair, you want something easy and not too time consuming so you can give it a go in the office after work or even in your tent at a festival. 

Sometimes a bad hair day can really let down your whole outfit so we went looking for some easy summer hair trends.

1. The braid
Year in year out, this is a huge summer hair trend and it is even bigger this season. We have seen this style grace a lot of red carpets and we think it would be the perfect beach day look.

2. Beachy waves
This is definitely the easiest of the summer trends as it doesn't require much preparation time. You can either throw your hair in a plait the night before or lightly curl it with the wand before handing a minimal amount of hairspray. 

3. The half-up half-down 
We know you're thinking Ariana Grande, but we're thinking not quite as high! This style is so handy if you didn't have time to straighten or curl your hair as it just pulls it all back out of view. 

4. The wavy high pony
We take our inspiration for this one from our girl Chrissy Teigen. This is the perfect style for a summer night out if you can get it right. It just requires gently curling your hair, however it probably won't be possible for those of us with shorter hair. 

5. The messy top knot
This is the perfect I-spent-ages-making-it-look-like-I-didn't-spend-ages-doing-my-hair look…

6. The wavy long bob
This is the moment that long haired people get extremely jealous of those with short hair. The long bob has just become even more stunning with added waves and we are loving it! Oh… and Jessica Alba is literally queen of this style. 

 

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