Hair that looks good today and better tomorrow.
By Hannah Domney
GLASTONBURY BABY
Over the last year I’ve had the biggest pleasure working with Tallulah Ruby. As well as being a beautiful soul, she’s widely talented in the singer/songwriter department.
We’ve been working together to create an effortless 90’s-inspired colour with a soft, moveable style, while maintaining the best hair health humanly possible while she’s on tour.
I want to say a huge congrats to her, as she’s just smashed a performance on the West Holts stage at Glastonbury with Maribou State as their lead vocalist. It was very cool to see her and her hair on the BBC.
Can’t wait to see all of her future projects come to life.
The Power of Hair in Cinema: A Review of WARFARE
A recently unearthed hobby my friends pointed out is that, although I can’t handle a series that only “gets good” after four episodes, I somehow manage to watch around three movies a week, both old and new. So maybe that does make me a bit of a movie buff?
Something I find really interesting is how hair plays a role in building a character–how it evolves throughout a film and tells its own story.
A film I watched recently (and highly recommend) is WARFARE, a 2025 war film directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza. It focuses on a harrowing Navy SEAL mission during the Iraq War.
Since it’s a minute-by-minute retelling of a true story, the actors had to fully embody the real people they were portraying. That meant lots of cropped cuts and tight shaves. Not only was this essential for the Navy SEAL uniform, but it also stripped away any preconceived notions we might’ve had about the actors and emphasized the sense that they were equals–part of the same team. Any trace of a “pretty boy” red carpet aesthetic was gone, which made it easier to focus on the raw vulnerability of their characters to show every flicker of concern/terror on their faces.
10/10 would reccomend
Shedding Light on Hair Loss
Lately, I’ve been noticing more and more people going through phases of hair loss, so I wanted to share a bit of the science behind how hair grows -and one of the most common causes of shedding.
Understanding the hair growth cycle:
Anagen phase – the growing phase
Catagen phase – the transition phase
Telogen phase – the resting phase, which lasts about two to four months. At the end of this phase, the hair naturally falls out.
At any given time, about 85–90% of your hair is in the anagen (growing) phase, with the rest in the catagen or telogen phases.
One of the most common causes of noticeable hair shedding is something called Telogen Effluvium. This is typically triggered by a stressor or change in the body.
LET’S TALK HOLIDAY HAIR
After a recent trip to Puglia with only one tiny restricted bag of 100mls for all liquids (cry) I prioritised my skincare and hoped I’d stumble across a little professional shampoo and conditioner duo in the duty-free section. I did not.
I had a couple of days in me with some salty hair looks before I needed a good scrub, then I figured I’d have to find something there…
I ended up with the only shampoo and conditioner they had in a mini mart that was the size of a downstairs toilet, as it was the only shop open on a bank holiday.
What did I learn?
Firstly, that I cannot preach 24/7 about haircare and then not pack my own.
And secondly, that everything I do preach about is true!
Of course, my hair felt beautifully conditioned and slippery in the shower -but that’s mainly from those cheeky silicones they add into cheaper supermarket brands. After a few days, my hair felt a little weighed down and stretchier when it came to detangling.
Anyway, you might be thinking, why be such a snob with products?
Well, after you dip coloured hair in sea salt and bathe in high UV, it very quickly leads to colour fading, protein damage, and dryness.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t avoid doing it by any means - but slapping on the good stuff at the end of the day REALLY does help. In the exact same way your skincare protects your skin.
My takeaway? Either I stop being cheap and pay for extra luggage, or squeeze a bit of my usual hair routine into some mini travel tubs. I’ll choose the latter.
Crème de la crème
If you're someone who blow-dries and styles their hair regularly, heat protection is essential. Applying a heat protectant to damp hair before styling helps shield it throughout the entire process. Cream-based formulas are a personal favourite—they offer extra nourishment and are easy to distribute.
A new favourite of mine is the Maria Nila Heat Cream Spray. It’s gently moisturising, so it doubles as a detangler. Available online and in the studio.
FEELS LIKE STUDIO 54
The studio I base myself from has undergone what feels like the longest renovations on planet earth. But after 20 long months, we’re back and it feels sensational.
The natural light pours in, and my serotonin levels right shoot up.
Here’s a look at the studio.