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Elle
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
The A-Line Bob Is the Chicest Way to Cut Your Hair Without Losing Length
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The A-line bob is one of the most iconic haircuts of all time; think Victoria Beckham, Keira Knightley, Taylor Swift—or more recently, Naomi Watts, Lily Collins, and Zendaya. It's a graphic and striking cut, and the ultimate hairstyle statement. However, with tousled cuts like the French bob having taken a backseat in recent years, the A-line bob now runs the risk of looking slightly dated. In turn, it requires an expert eye to translate the style for 2025, taking it from a 2000s cool-girl hairstyle for the history books and turning it into a fresh, eye-catching modern cut. Luckily, we enlisted the help of in-salon experts to break down the need-to-know details of the A-line bob, including how to cut and style it with a contemporary allure. Here's what they said. The A-line bob is a nostalgic and instantly recognizable cut, not too dissimilar to the coveted graduated bob. It's angular, sharp, and has a timeless appeal. 'An A-line bob is an angular short haircut a little longer at the front than the back,' explains Jake Schaverien, stylist at Hari's South Kensington. 'It can suit almost anyone and can be contouring for some as long as it is kept well below the jawline. However, it can also drag the face down on longer, more oval face shapes.' The good news is, the A-line bob is generally a very adaptable haircut, and it can be flattering across many face shapes and hair types as long as it's curated to you. "You would just determine the length with your stylist best suited for your face shape," says Molly Newell, creative stylist at the Neil Moodie Studio. The process of cutting an A-line bob is a fairly straightforward one, but always one that's best left to the professionals given its sharp, graphic angle. 'For an A-line bob, you cut as you would a normal bob; however, instead of creating a blunt line, you would graduate the nape area and create a round shape,' explains Newell. Be sure to take reference images to your stylist, too. It's a great way of creating a visual representation of the shape, length, and angle you want to replicate; it can then be tweaked to fit your own facial anatomy. As with many other crisp, angular bobs, your styling options are plentiful. 'Styling an A-line bob can be easy for different textured hair. Both natural curls and straight hair work for the look,' says Schaverien. 'You could also use a tong to create soft waves for a carefree and playful look. If you mean business, then a super sleek finish with your straighteners will look super professional.' It's important to ask your stylist to cut your A-line bob according to your everyday hair routine, says Newell. 'For smooth and straight, I recommend styling using the Davines Oi All in One Milk, layered with their Volume Boosting Mousse. Use a classic Denman brush with the Dyson Supersonic R dryer to blow-dry straight. For a more playful wave, prep with the same products but either diffuse-dry or blow-dry with a large round bristle brush, then curl using a GHD curling iron.' From: ELLE UK
Man of Many
04-07-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
Feel-Good Friday: Cookies, Cash for Charity, and Cleaning Coastlines
By Dean Blake - News Published: 4 Jul 2025 |Last Updated: 3 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Welcome to this week's Feel-Good Friday! Each week, we share a bunch of exciting and interesting stuff in the hopes that you can find something fun to do, or a new deal to get in on. This week we've got a bit of both of that, with Gelato Messina dropping a new Cookie Pie next week, Fujifilm's next major photography grant starting, and Pat Cash promising some Cash for Charity. Here's this week's Feel-Good Friday. Image: Supplied Davines' 'Ocean Keeper' Campaign to Clean Aussie Coasts Sustainable beauty brand and certified B-Corp Davines is partnering with direct-action ocean conservation organisation Sea Shepherd to help raise awareness of better environmental behaviours and support water protection with the launch of the Ocean Keeper program. According to Davines, this'll be done via two promotions: firstly, Davines customers that purchase an 'Essential Refill Pouch and Conditioner' pack (at key salons) will also receive a complimentary bottle of shampoo – a gift designed to encourage more eco-conscious purchasing behaviour. Secondly, five per cent of proceeds made from sales of these refill pouches will be donated to Sea Shepherd Australia to support the cleanup of marine debris along the Australian coastline. The campaign builds on Davines' previous eco-efforts, having partnered with Plastic Bank to move over 866 tonnes of plastic from the environment in 2024. Tennis Great Pat Cash Pat Cash's New Tennis Tourney to bring 'Cash to Charity' A brand new Tennis competition is coming to Australia, and it's looking to raise cash for charity. 'The Invitational' is set to launch in the lead up to the 2026 Australian Open, aiming to deliver a 'festival of tennis' that brings the sport together with music, food, lifestyle and popular culture, while also featuring a fundraising side-goal of raising money for charities. Which charities? We don't know yet – but all will be revealed in the lead up to the event, which is being headed up by Abler Sports & Entertainment (ASE), and former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash. 'The Invitational (will be) about more than tennis. I am proud to bring this to life with ASE, and do it in a way that celebrates the sport while supporting causes that matter,' Cash said. ASE CEO and founder Ravi Krishnan said The Invitational will be extraordinary, empathetic, elegant and exclusive, and will be a 'unique addition to the Summer of Tennis'. Fujifilm Launches $150,000 Grant for Content Creators The cameraphiles at Fujifilm are looking give away a total of $150,000 through its annual GFX Challenge Grant Program, which aims to highlight budding photographers and give them the tools and support they need to create stunning photo and video projects. Entries can be submitted to the challenge until 31 August through the Fujifilm GFX Challenge website, and applications will be reviewed throughout September and October. By December, the challenge's winners will be announced, and the ability to work on their projects will begin. 'At Fujifilm, we believe in the power of photography to spark creativity and tell compelling stories,' Fujifilm Australia's head of marketing Leanne Hughes said. 'Through a mixture of funding, mentorship and world-class tech, the (GFX Challenge) gives content creators the tools and support to push the boundaries of their craft even further (and) we can't wait to see the bold, innovative projects that come through this year.' Gelato Messina x Tony's Chocolonely | Image: Supplied Messina and Tony's Chocolonely launching limited edition Cookie Pies Two of our favourite sweet makers have come together to make something truly innovative: the Cookie Pie, by Gelato Messina and Tony's Chocolonely. Gelato Messina has packed its famous pies with Tony's Chocolate—one of our favourite chocolates, since eating it not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also helps end the massive, system issues in the cocoa trade—and it'll be launching the concoction onto the world on July 7. That's right, next week you'll be able to head to your nearest Messina store (apart from Circular Quay and The Star in Sydney), and get your hands on a warm, melty cookie pie filled with Tony's. It'll still cost a pretty penny, of course, at $25 each: but at least part of that cost is now going to end exploitation in the cocoa industry. Plus, Messina is pulling out all the stops and crafted a new 'brownie' gelato flavour to pair with the Cookie Pie, so you can go all-in on chocolate for lunch. Just maybe take the afternoon off.
7NEWS
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
The ‘glass hair' trend is back: These hydrating heroes will keep your locks glossy all winter long
Winter is the season of scarves, coats and seriously dry hair. Cold air outside and blasting heaters indoors can leave your strands feeling dull, parched and frizzy. But this year, there's a new goal in town: glass hair, that ultra-sleek, mirror-like finish made famous by celebs like Hailey Bieber and Kim Kardashian. Achieving it during the colder months? It all comes down to hydration, nourishment and smoothing serums that work overtime. The good news is, you don't need a celeb stylist on speed dial, just the right routine and a few cult products. 1. Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Shampoo, $54 at Sephora Start strong with the Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Shampoo, designed specifically for dry, dull and frizz-prone hair. It transforms into a rich foam to gently cleanse hair while removing metal impurities thanks to its built-in metal purifier technology. Your hair will feel fresh, light and ready to drink up moisture. 2. NAK Hair Signature Hydrate Shampoo, was $36.95 now $29.56 at Adore Beauty If your hair is more 'normal to dry' and you want something gentle for daily washing, the NAK Hair Signature Hydrate Shampoo is a clear winner. It's sulphate-free, colour-safe, vegan and just a genuinely lovely shampoo that won't strip your hair. Think soft, smooth, hydrated locks without fuss. 3. OUAI Melrose Place Super Dry Shampoo, $54 at Sephora Dry shampoo lovers, this one's for you. The OUAI Dry Shampoo is a multitasker that soaks up oil, dirt and sweat without that powdery residue. Better yet, it smells ridiculously good, with notes of rose, lychee and champagne. You'll want to use it even when your hair's not dirty. 4. Davines MOMO Conditioner, $49.95 at Oz Hair & Beauty Finally, for hair that's crying out for hydration, look to the Davines MOMO Conditioner. Packed with vitamin-rich melon extract and nourishing jojoba oil, it's designed to untangle and soften dehydrated strands without heaviness. The fruity scent is just a bonus. Whether you're going for glass hair or just trying to survive winter without a frizz explosion, investing in a few of these picks will make all the difference. Hydrated, happy hair is always in style, but especially when it's freezing out.
Telegraph
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
Do you really need SPF for your hair? Turns out, you do
I have spoken to enough dermatologists in my time to know that the golden rule of good skincare is protecting your skin from UV rays year-round, not just over the summer months and on holiday. Sun cream helps to safeguard against potential cancers, as well as future-proof the complexion where lines, wrinkles and pigmentation are concerned. While I'm committed to using SPF50 every single day – even in my hand creams – the one thing I don't usually protect from the sun is my hair. But a recent conversation with my colourist made me rethink my summer haircare routine. I see Anita Rice from the Buller and Rice salon, which has three branches in London, every four months or so for gentle highlights; my appointment was the day before I flew to Greece for a week. 'You need to take some sunscreen for your hair,' she insisted, handing me a travel-sized bottle of SU Milk by the Italian haircare brand Davines. SU Milk, £11.50, Davines 'If your hair has been colour-treated, any sun exposure will continue the lifting of the hair-colour process,' she explained. 'If you think of young kids with untreated hair, it often goes lighter in the summer – that's because the sun lifts and lightens pigment.' In colour-treated hair, the sun can make it look brassier – whether you're a blonde, a redhead or a brunette. Brassier highlights? No, thank you. I dutifully packed the SU Milk in my suitcase and, while the weather wasn't blindingly hot on my trip, it was indeed very sunny. Super-easy to use, you just spritz the product into wet or dry hair in the morning and then brush through. Did it protect my highlights? Yes, as promised, it did the trick, but it also added in lots of hydration and made my hair feel very soft. (It smells divine, too.) Of course it's not just for holidays; I'm planning to use it most mornings. Just as you would use an after-sun for the skin in hot weather, Anita also suggested an after-sun for the hair. 'The hair is a natural fibre, so any exposure to salt water and strong sun rays will dry it out,' she told me. A thick-ish hydrating mask or hair cream can really help to revive dry hair, ideally used a couple of times a week. I rate the famous Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment by Philip Kingsley; it contains hydrolysed elastin, which adds strength and elasticity back into the hair. Don't neglect your scalp, either. Anita told me she often notices tan marks in her clients' partings when they return from some time in the sun, as the parting often has the strongest sun exposure. The consultant trichologist Anabel Kingsley, president of the Philip Kingsley brand, agrees. 'Our scalps are skin, just like everywhere else on the body, but we often forget to treat them as such,' she explains. 'Protecting the scalp from sunburn is important, and the best way to do that is to wear a hat if you're going to be out in direct sun for prolonged periods.' Sam McKnight's Sundaze Sea Spray, from £14, Space NK Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment, from £21, Philip Kingsley So you've protected and rehydrated – what about styling your hair in the sun? I'm sure we're all familiar with salt sprays, which mimic the tousled, beachy effect you can get from being out in the water. They've come a long way: the newer versions don't leave your hair crunchy and often have added UV protection. You can apply most of these products to wet or dry hair to bring out any texture. I'm a huge fan of Hair by Sam McKnight's Sundaze Sea Spray, which gives me my dream beachy hair while protecting it, too. Three more favourites Color Protection Hair Mask by Oway £14, Oway This is among Anita Rice's favourite masks, and one that she recommends to her clients with thick, curly or very dehydrated hair. It offers lots of nourishment, leaving the hair looking healthier and feeling much softer. Shine Hair Mask by Fable & Mane £32, Fable & Mane I am a huge fan of Fable & Mane's haircare, and this new launch is one of the brand's best yet. After shampoo, leave on the chai-scented mask for three minutes; you'll be left with shiny, bouncy results. Daily Damage Defence by Philip Kingsley From £21, Philip Kingsley This leave-in conditioner provides UV protection and fantastic hydration via a fine spray that won't leave the hair feeling tacky. It's an excellent option for fine hair that would benefit from a lightweight protectant.
Telegraph
10-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
How to make your hair colour last longer between appointments
As I'm sure many of you agree, Is there a way to spend less time (and money) in the salon? Of course, nothing can compare to the expert eye of a colourist and the overall finish they can execute, but there are some very good products that can keep your hair colour looking good in between visits. I've been turning a blind eye to the few greys I'm sprouting each month and instead continue to go to my colourist every three months or so to add some But there's been one product I've discovered that has stretched out my visits and added lots of vibrancy back into my coloured hair. This colour-enhancing tinted gloss takes your old highlights from dull to super shiny, almost like you've just had a fresh salon visit. In fact, Glaze's Super Color Conditioning Gloss in Cocoa Lights is the best £16 I've ever spent on my haircare routine. Glaze Super Color Conditioning Gloss in Cocoa Lights, £16, You apply it all over dry hair and leave it in for 10 minutes. Then you shampoo and condition your hair as normal. The first time I used it I immediately noticed my hair felt much softer – that's thanks to babassu oil and vitamin E – and my colour looked fresher and glossier. You don't need to use it for every wash, either: each pre-shampoo treatment lasts up to 10 washes, so if you wash your hair every other day, that's around every three weeks. Of course, I was straight on the phone to my colourist, Anita Rice, to find out what she thought about these colour treatments. 'Using a tinted conditioner is the perfect way to prolong colour, enhance richness and add subtle depth between salon visits,' she tells me. Phew. Rice also recommends the Alchemic conditioners by Davines. Davines Alchemic Conditioner Copper, £29, She suggests these types of conditioners and treatments if you want to experiment with shifting your hair colour a little with zero commitment: 'If you have blonde hair and want to dip your toe into a softer caramel shade, these conditioners wash out without leaving any permanent colour change.' Likewise, if you've recently taken your hair a shade or two darker, these products help to maintain richness before your next salon visit. Glaze's Conditioning Gloss comes in a few shades, but the ones I think are particularly brilliant are Vanilla Lights, which will knock out any brassiness in blonde hair, Caramel Lights, to enrich caramel tones in mid-toned brunette hair, and Cocoa Lights, which I've been using, to revive any darker brunette highlights. Although these colour conditioners don't work on grey root regrowth, there are some excellent options to cover greys in between visits. The best high-street option is Magic Retouch Instant Root Concealer Spray by L'Oréal Paris. Magic Retouch Instant Root Concealer Spray by L'Oréal Paris, £9.99, This conceals grey regrowth really well, but a little tip on using it: if you have a definite, defined centre or side parting, place the long thin handle of a fine-tooth comb (or even a chopstick!) in the parting, and then spray. Once you lift away the handle from your parting, you'll have all the colour deposited exactly where it's supposed to be, rather than in your parting, giving a much more natural finish. Elsewhere, Root Smudge by superstar colourist Josh Wood is an excellent on-the-go product to touch up any greys. It's a densely pigmented powder that you can smudge into your roots, without leaving any powdery residue. All-round brilliant. Root Smudge, £15,
