The push for emojis in Black women’s styles: ‘We need to normalise that our hair is acceptable’
Hackney group Rise.365 is trying to tackle poor representation and spark discussions about discrimination with new designs
Head rush: cutting-edge tips and treatments in our good hair guide
Hot stylists, smart gadgets and miraculous serums… Here’s everything you need to make every day a good hair day
I thought I was fine with being bald. But the chance of a cure has stirred up all sorts of feelings
Emma Beddington
It’s almost 30 years since I lost my hair to alopecia. What if Pfizer’s drug Litfulo could bring it back? asks Guardian columnist Emma Beddington
September 2024
The beauty Q&A
Do LED masks help with hair loss?
Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Fiona has emailed about therapy for thinning hair
Ketchup on your hair? A teabag manicure? 13 surprising beauty hacks experts swear by
Whether you’re dealing with a beauty emergency or curbing your spending, these unglamorous yet ingenious tricks will help you save face (and hair, and nails … )
Ask Ugly
Ask Ugly: all of the ‘iffy’ comments about my gray hair bother me. Should I start dyeing it again?
Summer glow going already? Here are 14 of the best beauty buys to restore hair, skin and nails
Mel B among Britons taking fight against afro hair discrimination to parliament
August 2024
The beauty Q&A
Which hot brush would you recommend?
Mushrooms are magic in the tussle with frizzy hair, says Dyson
The beauty Q&A
Can you dye dark hair a bright colour without bleach?
Ditch mouthwash, always floss: experts on their wellbeing dos and don’ts
Brief letters
Rein in fat-cat pay at universities too
How we learned to embrace our curly frizz
The science behind the viral tinfoil frizz trick on TikTok
Why I quit
I spent decades straightening my ‘Jewish hair’ – until I realised I was hiding my true self
Diana Spechler
July 2024
Chic, sexy, elegant: the classic bob is back as the haircut of the summer
Jessica Biel and Zendaya herald a new era for the shorter look that often symbolises a new beginning
Notes and queries
Readers reply: should I be taking longer to wash my hair? My hairdresser seems to think so
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Notes and queries
Should I be taking longer to wash my hair? My hairdresser seems to think so
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
June 2024
The beauty Q&A
My once-dyed hair is greying naturally, but my roots look awful
Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Petra is unhappy with the way her hair colour is growing out
