How to keep your hair strong and healthy

February 27, 2026 Maddy Biddulph

A little redness or a few broken hairs might not seem like a big deal at first, but these early warning signs mean your hair is under stress. The good news? Small changes to your routine can help prevent long-term damage.

Here are some easy ways to protect your hair:

Loosen tight hairstyles and avoid constant tension
Give your hairline regular “rest days”
Choose gentler products and avoid heavy application every day
Limit heat use and always use heat protectant
Opt for silk or satin at night to reduce friction

Healthy hair starts with mindful habits—and we’re here to help. If you’re worried about thinning or want personalised advice, book a consultation with one of our stylists. We’ll help you find styles and routines that keep your hair looking gorgeous while protecting it for the long-run.

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Five hair mistakes to avoid, says the man who created Jennifer Aniston's 'The Rachel' haircut

February 10, 2026 Maddy Biddulph

Jennifer Aniston. Pic credit: Jennifer Aniston/Instagram

Even if you don’t recognise his name, you’ve definitely seen Chris McMillan’s work. He’s the celebrity hairstylist behind The Rachel—Jennifer Aniston’s iconic haircut from Friends—and he knows a thing or two about healthy hair.

In a recent TikTok, McMillan didn’t sugar-coat it, saying “winter is the worst for hair.” And honestly? He’s not wrong. Between freezing temperatures outside, dry heated air indoors, and styling hair more often, winter can be tough on both your hair and scalp.

At Pankhurst and Deane we wholeheartedly agree. The colder months put extra stress on hair, but the good news is you don’t need to completely change your routine—just make a few smart adjustments. Here are McMillian’s five common winter hair mistakes - and how to fix them.

1. Taking super hot showers

We get it—nothing feels better in winter than a steaming hot shower. But McMillan calls scalding hot water one of the biggest mistakes for hair health. Hot water strips away the natural oils your scalp needs, leaving hair dry, dull, and more prone to irritation.

Try this instead: Turn the temperature down slightly when washing your hair. Warm water is enough to cleanse without causing damage.

2. Not hydrating enough

Hydration is everything in winter. McMillan describes it as creating a barrier that protects hair from the elements—and that barrier really matters when hair is constantly moving between cold air outside and dry indoor heating.

A lightweight leave-in conditioner, serum or a small amount of oil can go a long way in keeping hair softer and less frizzy.

3. Wearing ‘protective’ styles that pull

Protective styles can help in winter—but only if they’re actually gentle. Tight ponytails, slicked-back buns, or braids that pull at the hairline can create ongoing tension, especially if worn regularly.

If a style feels uncomfortable, causes headaches, or pulls around the edges, it’s probably doing more harm than good.

4. Skipping treatment time

One of McMillan’s favourite tips is “multi-masking.” Basically, if you’re wearing a slicked-back style, turn it into a treatment moment. Apply a conditioning mask, nourishing oil, or deep conditioner, slick it back, and let it work while you go about your day.

It’s an easy way to add moisture without adding extra steps—perfect for winter when hair tends to feel drier than usual.

5. Heat styling without protection (or skipping conditioner altogether)

Heat styling plus dry winter air is a recipe for breakage if hair isn’t protected. McMillan stresses using heat protection every time and not skipping conditioner during the colder months.

Heat protectants help reduce damage and frizz, while regular conditioning keeps hair softer, smoother, and less prone to snapping.

Here’s the thing: Most winter hair damage is fixable. Simple changes—cooling down your showers, keeping hair hydrated, choosing styles that don’t pull, and always using heat protection—can make a noticeable difference.

Yes, you can get rid of split ends - here's how

January 28, 2026 Guest User

Getting rid of split ends isn’t as hard as you think. This is our expert advice for what to do now.

But firstly, what are split ends and what causes them? Split ends are basically when the ends of your hair are brittle and dry, and they look like they are splitting.

What causes split ends? The most common causes are chemical treatments and styling including blow drying, heat styling, perming, bleaching and all types of hair colouring as well as infrequent hair trims. Environmental elements such as the weather can and often do result in split ends, too. But don’t worry as split ends are normal and it doesn’t mean they are your fault.

How to prevent split ends First up, regular trims removes the damaged ends and prevents them from traveling up the hair shaft. Aim for a haircut every 6-8 weeks to prevent split ends. Other things that can help is showering with cooler water than usual, and finishing your shower with a cold blast to seal your cuticle at the end.

When your hair is wet, it’s also at its most vulnerable - it can stretch up to 50% when it’s wet. So put any leave-in conditioners before combing your hair, and try to avoid sleeping with wet hair.

Using a microfibre towel, as opposed to a standard cotton one, straight out of the shower can also help protect hair. This is because microfibre causes less friction on hair especially when it’s fragile. Cutting back on heated styling can also reduce damage.

How to fix split ends When it comes to repairing split ends, treat your hair like you would your skin. So that means use products that add moisture and that are deeply hydrating like a leave-in conditioner or serum.

If I wanted to fix static hair I'd try one of these five products

January 28, 2026 Guest User

We’ve all had those moments. You’ve just finished blow drying your hair and then those annoying bits that always stick up automatically ping sky-high as if to say: “we’re still here, guys!”

The good news is, you’re not alone. Everyone gets fuzzy hair, whether it’s from over-styling, excessive hairbrushing, too tight ponytails, menopausal hair thinning or even fragile post-baby hair.

The even better news is, you can fix it with these our favourite anti-frizz products.

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Get salon style hair at home by doing these three things

January 22, 2026 Guest User

Want to get that salon look from home? Try these three tricks.

Use your straighteners as a curler

Learning how to curl your hair with your straighteners is great especially when you’re going away and don’t want to take loads of different styling tools with you.

First, grab a small section of hair. Then, hold your straighteners vertically with the open end pointed upward. As you clamp the hair, begin rotating it away from your face. Don’t slow down or stop - the key to getting consistent curls is to keep the movement fluid.

As you keep rotating the straighteners away from your face, allow your hair to slowly slide through the clamp until you reach the end. For looser waves, lower the heat on your straighteners and brush them out after you’ve finished curling.

Make your own sea salt spray

If you love the tousled beach look, and are already a fan of sea salt spray, did you know you can make it at home?

Simply mix together 500ml of sparkling water and a teaspoon of sea salt in a spray bottle. While your hair is damp, spritz the mixture onto the ends of your hair, and use your fingers to scrunch them up.

Level up your ponytail

This ponytail trick is the fastest way to make your updo look professional. After you’ve secured your ponytail, grab a small bit of hair from the pony and wrap it around the base of your ponytail to cover the hairband. Coat the very end of the section with hairspray, and smooth it against the base to seamlessly secure it.

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Five everyday styling habits that could be damaging your hair - and how to avoid them

December 8, 2025 Guest User

It’s fun experimenting with different hairstyles but the way you do your hair could have a much bigger impact than you realise. And some everyday styling habits could lead to thinning, bald patches and even long-term damage to hair follicles.

To help you protect your hair and keep it healthy, we’ve broken down five things you could be doing that are damaging your hair - and how to avoid them.

1. Tight ponytails, plaits and slicked back buns

We get it—ponytails and buns are quick, stylish, and perfect for busy days. But when they’re pulled back too tightly, they can put excessive tension on the hairline, leading to breakage and even permanent hair loss.

Styles like high snatched ponytails, tight plaits and ultra-sleek buns all rely on strong tension. If you’ve noticed redness, soreness or even tiny broken hairs around your edges after wearing these looks, it’s time to switch things up.

Loosening your style, changing where the tension sits, and giving your hairline regular breaks can make a big difference in preventing long-term damage.

2. Heavy-hold hairspprays, gels, and ‘slicking’

Using strong-hold gels and hairsprays can help achieve a polished look—but every day usage can make your hair dry, stiff and prone to breakage. Dermatologists warn that brushing or combing hair after applying these products can actually snap the strands.

Slicked-back styles in particular often mean brushing and reshaping the same areas repeatedly, which can cause thinning over time. If you love a sleek look, try alternating with softer styles and using products designed to be gentle on the hair.

3. Sleeping in rollers, clips and headscarves

Nighttime habits matter just as much as daytime ones. Sleeping in large rollers, metal clips, or tightly wrapped headscarves can put hours of pressure on the same parts of your scalp. Over time, this constant strain can irritate the follicles and cause thinning around the edges.

Switching to loose, satin sleep caps or soft scrunchies can help minimise tension while still protecting your style.

4. Aggressive backcombing

Backcombing is great for adding lift and volume—but done too often or too harshly, it can seriously damage your hair.

The teasing process roughens the outer layer of your strands, making them weaker and more prone to snapping. If you usually backcomb the same area (especially the crown), the repeated stress can make your hair look thinner even if the follicles themselves are still healthy.

For safer volume, try gentler techniques like root-lifting sprays, volumising mousses, or a round-brush blowout.

5. Excessive heat at the roots

Straighteners, curlers and hairdryers are staples in most routines—but too much heat, or using it too close to the roots, can weaken the hair and cause breakage.

Using high heat daily, straightening from the root, or blow-drying soaking wet hair on full blast can all contribute to thinning at the crown and hairline. Experts recommend keeping tools on low to medium heat, using heat protectant, and cutting back on daily heat styling where possible.