Simple – under £20

This gift basket is perfect for acquaintances and co-workers. These products are designed to work for nearly any hair type, so you don’t need to know the ins-and-outs of someone’s styling needs to create a great gift basket for them.

- Wella High Hair Gloss Serum (£8.29)
- Wella Lifetex Revitalising Shampoo (£5.79)
- Wella High Hair Add Some Body (£5.29)

Classic – under £50

The classic gift basket provides a great start for anyone who wants to style their hair better. The heated ceramic brush is an inexpensive styling aid, and complementary products like Wella SP Straightaway complete the look.

- GHD ceramic styling brush (£11.69)
- Wella SP Perfect Hair (£14.99)
- Wella SP Straightaway (£8.79)
- Wella High Hair Flat Iron Spray (£6.79)
- Wella Lifetex Revitalising Shampoo (£5.79)

Superior Style – under £130

To really wow that special someone at Christmas, create a gift basket that includes the very popular GHD IV hair styler. It’s on sale this holiday season for only £85; or, add an £89 GHD IV salon styler for long or thick hair types.

- GHD IV hair styler (£85) or GHD IV salon styler (£89)
- GHD paddle brush (£13.56)
- Wella SP Perfect Hair (£14.99)
- Wella High Hair Flat Iron Spray (£6.79)
- Wella SP Trend Set (£5.79)

For Guys – under £20

Hair products are often marketed to women, but let’s not forget that guys like to look great too! These great hair products work for nearly all male hair types, giving them lots of styling options. Optionally, add in a GHD IV Mini Styler (£85) to help your guy achieve that straight hair look.

- Wella Lifetex Revitalising Shampoo (£5.79)
- Wella High Hair Crackle Wax (£6.79)
- Wella High Hair Bouncy Dip (£6.79)

*Prices and availability subject to change. All prices were correct at time of posting.

“Make it thicker…”
Fine hair can be difficult to deal with but there are products that can help. Look for volumising products that will rebuild your hair from the root, like the Wella High Hair Volume range.

“…for it to be nice and long and beautiful blonde.”
It’s pretty normal to want a hair type or colour that you don’t have. Getting flexible and creative with your styling products can help you make the most of your given hair type. Look for products like Wella’s Colour Saver series, which will enhance the tones of your hair colour. If you’re looking for a major change, tell your hairstylist and let him or her work some magic!

“Nothing specific but I wish I knew what to do with my hair.”
It can be hard to know how to style your hair, especially if you’ve never learned from a friend, family member or hair stylist. This is where trusting your stylist is important. Not only can they cut and style your hair, you can ask them for a consultation to discuss hair maintenance. Tell them what you need (quick routine, easy maintenance, long-lasting style, etc) and they will gladly advise you.

“I wish I didn’t need to visit the salon as often as I do.”
We love to see our clients but we understand that it’s hard to keep up your style and colour, especially in the current economy. Ask your stylist for a longer-lasting cut that does not require a re-style in only a few weeks. Also, consider using products that will hold your colour longer, like Wella Lifetex Colour Protection.

“What can I do about dry hair?”
This is a common complaint, especially in the winter months. Keep the moisture in your hair with shampoo and products from the Wella Hydro range. For seriously dry hair, get regular specialist treatments like keratin oil to keep your hair strong and healthy.

What do you wish you could change about your hair? Share your woes in the comments.

Here are ways you can use your hair to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure:

Fundraising

1 – Cut your hair for charity – Ask for donations from family, friends and co-workers for a sponsored haircut. You can even network with your favourite salon and get others involved too.

2 – Donate to a breast cancer charity – Products like GHD’s Pretty in Pink styler will keep your hair looking great, but did you know that GHD donates £10 to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity for every straightener sold? If you need a new hair straightener, why not raise money for breast cancer at the same time?

Awareness

3 – Dye your hair pink or get pink hair extensions – “Going pink” is a temporary way to raise awareness about breast cancer. Pink is the official colour of breast cancer charities. When people ask why your hair is pink, you can use the opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer.

What are some other hair-raising ways you can raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness month?

It’s a little strange that those GHD stylers have un-matching bodies. I’d be inclined to double check with the salon that you purchased the stylers from to see if they are aware of any problems from other customers. The serial numbers on the GHD should match and should be verified by GHD.

It’s definitely important to sort this out so your styler is eligible for GHD’s 2-year warranty.

Have a hair question for Giles? Follow Edward’s on Twitter (@edwardshair) or send your question to him via the Edward’s Hair Solutions website.

Alocepia is such an unpleasent experience so colouring your hair can be a real up-lifter.

There is nothing to keep someone with alopecia from dying their hair; just get your stylist to carry out a strand test first, to test the hair strength. This is something we recommend for all clients, but for alopecia clients even moreso. The health of your existing hair should take priority so it’s essential that this test is carried out to make sure your hair can handle the dye chemicals.

Have a hair question for Giles? Follow Edward’s on Twitter (@edwardshair) or send your question to him via the Edward’s Hair Solutions website.

A few of the features that make the ghd IV Salon Styler stand out:

- Extra-wide ceramic plates give great heat coverage for thick, long hair
- ghd’s Patented digital technology: temperature control that changes according to your hair type

This is in addition to robust IV Styler features like:

- Rounded barrel (for creating waves and curls)
- Sleep mode
- Universal voltage for use anywhere in the world
- Fantastic 2-year warranty from ghd

The ghd IV Salon Styler makes all the difference in the world for people with long or thick hair. Whether you’ve struggled to use regular straighteners or are looking for a versatile styler that will work with your hair, the ghd IV Salon Styler is well worth the money.

Check it out today by stopping in our salon at 312 Shirley Road in Southampton, or buy the ghd IV Salon Styler from our online shop today.

Wella offers a range of products for all sorts of hair types and the volume ranges of Wella Lifetex, Wella SP and Wella High Hair are very popular. Here are some volumising products to look out for when you want to give your hair some extra life:

Wella SP Volume shampoo – Wella have several options for volumising shampoos. A good shampoo is an essential building block when you’re trying to add volume to lifeless hair. Wella System Professional (SP) Volume shampoo will add strength without weighing down your hair.

Wella Lifetex Volume Detangling Spray – If your hair is fine and unruly, the key to a good style is getting the volume you want without unwanted frizz. Detangling spray will improve the combability of your hair and make it much easier to create the voluminous style you want.

Wella Add Some Body Spray – Add Some Body is a blowdrying spray that volumises as you dry and style your hair. Its firm hold will add natural volume to your hair.

If you’re after a particular style, you may need to add some Wella finishing spray or Wella styling mousse to help you hold your look. Available in different strength levels from light to ultra, choose the finishing product that holds your hairstyle without weighing your hair down.

For really fine hair, intensive treatments are essential to help rebuild your hair’s structure. A regular treatment of Wella SP Silk Essence and Wella SP Keratin Oil treatment will complement your volumising routine.