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Sam McKnight Remembers What It Was Like Being Princess Diana’s Personal Hairstylist

28/11/2022

While much of the nation is currently binge-watching the fifth season of The Crown (the series attracted 1.1 million viewers on launch day alone), there is one man who has never watched a single episode – and nor does he intend to. That man is famed hairstylist Sam McKnight, contributing beauty editor at British Vogue, founder of hair care line Hair by Sam McKnight, and the talent who spent seven years working with Princess Diana as her personal hairstylist, until her untimely death in 1997. “She didn’t…

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The ‘undone Marilyn bob’ is trending on the back of Netflix’s biopic

10/10/2022

You can’t move for commentary on Netflix’s Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde, RN. Starring Ana de Armas, the film is continuing to divide viewers and critics with its retelling of Marilyn Monroe‘s life, spanning everything from her marriages to her untimely death in 1962. And as one of the most iconic women of all time, interest in Marilyn Monroe’s beauty regime is hitting an all-time high with the launch of the film. We have had, and perhaps always will have, an insatiable obsession with the image…

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Trend Alert: Bangs!

27/09/2022

A new season has begun, so how about some changes of your look? Your hair maybe? If you like to experiment with your look, opt for bangs, and you will never regret it. We are sure that many women believe that having bangs is just a simple change of the hairstyle, but they are not aware of the impact they have after getting them. Bangs have become quite popular these past few years and we have a list of a…

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The boyfriend bob is autumn’s coolest haircut

19/09/2022

Want a way to update your look for the new season? Meet the boyfriend bob, a cut that signals cool and chic in equal measure. “It is very, very simple,” Andreas Wild from London’s Larry King hair salon tells us of the minimal bob style that’s defined by a boxier shape and blunter ends. Kiki Koh from John Freida Salons agrees, citing its “low maintenance” as another plus. Celebrity stylist Tom Smith is coining it the ‘curtain cut’, thanks to the way…

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Jennifer Aniston Brings Back the Layered Haircut

05/09/2022

As we recently reported, ‘The Rachel’ haircut is having a renaissance. Should you need further proof, look to Jennifer Aniston – the person who made the modern layered style so alluring throughout her time on Friends (and well beyond). In a recent Instagram video for her haircare brand, LolaVie, the actress can be seen sporting a choppy, feathered cut which lends her hair volume and some face-framing shape. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LolaVie (@lolavie) With its signature…

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Six things a hairdresser wants you to know about curly hair

26/08/2022

Embracing your natural curls has never been so popular, but getting the best from your natural texture involves a little bit of groundwork. After all, naturally curly hair demands its own specific styling products, cuts and aftercare. From thick waves to bouncy curls and tight coils, there are so many different types of hair that are classified as ‘curly,’ but everyone’s individual hair pattern will vary, as we all have slightly different hair textures, hair growth and sensitivities, according to Errol…

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Our Favourite Medium Length Hairstyles

12/08/2022

When summer holidays are over, you start thinking about changing a few things about your look. For many, September is like a second New Year and that is why the need for a change surpasses any other. So, if you are really considering doing some changes, then you need to start from the hair. Your hair needs a total detox after being exposed to the sun and in touch with the sea salt and the sand. If you don’t have…

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The return of the layered haircut

15/07/2022

An interesting haircut with carefully placed layers and shorter bits around the face can modernise that supermodel look,” legendary hair stylist Sam McKnight tells Bazaar over Zoom. “It will give you volume without too much work. “And he should know. McKnight famously gave Princess Diana her iconic haircuts, has tended to countless supermodel locks and, most recently, gave actress Jodie Comer choppy, lived-in layers from the comfort of his kitchen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam McKnight Personal (@sammcknight1) The…

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90s Claw Clip Hairstyle

29/06/2022

These days have been a total nightmare with the heat. Even though you are wearing light clothes, going to the beach and enjoying the outdoors, still the heat makes it difficult to enjoy summer completely. You have to figure out what to wear on a daily basis and not to suffer from all that heat. It becomes even more difficult when you have a busy schedule, meaning that you have to run to one meeting after the other, while it…

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13 Vintage Hairstyles to be Inspired by This Summer

15/06/2022

While beauty is often about the latest trend, when it comes to your hair it can be prudent to look back in time to find inspiration. From Vivien Leigh’s signature frizzy curls in Gone With The Wind to Twiggy’s pixie crop and a retro take on wet-look hair, these are the vintage hairstyles to be inspired by this summer. From Harper’s Bazaar UK…