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here are some of our latest articles, news, tips, and updates.

REVIEW – Milk_shake Incredible Milk. Hands down the best all-rounder leave-in hair treatment!

14 July 2021

Here at Elle J, we are huge fans of the haircare range, milk_shake and this is our review of one of our all-time favourite hair products called “Incredible Milk” by Milk_shake brand. If you haven’t heard of milk_shake, their brand philosophy is simple: use the power and beauty of nature to achieve gorgeous hair for...

REVIEW- Repair your hair this Winter with OLAPLEX

14 May 2021

Here at Elle J Hair, we are proud stockists of the incredible OLAPLEX system. If you have not heard of OLAPLEX, it is revolutionary. as it repairs all types of damaged hair and works to repair damaged bonds. Here is our hair product review for all things Olaplex! Winter can bring cold weather, icy winds...

The Benefits of Flat Track Weave/Weft Hair Extensions

26 April 2021

We are so excited to share that here at Elle J Hair, we are now offering flat track weft hair extensions. You asked and we listened! So many of our clients are wanting to invest in hair extensions, but don’t want to risk any damage to their hair. You might have heard about weave or...

Hair Breakage and Fall Out – Causes and What to Do to Help

18 March 2021

Hair breakage is a fairly common hair concern, and has many different causes. Healthy hairdepends on an inner cuticle with overlapping scales that keep your strands together. Whenthese scales fall apart, your hair can get dry and eventually separate, leading to damage. Thiscauses breakage, along with other symptoms, such as frizz and dryness. If your...

Which hairstyle suits your lifestyle

19 February 2021

Why does it even matter? Well, lifestyle is often overlooked, when choosing your ideal hairstyle. Lifestyle is defined as a way of living and is expressed by people in both their work and leisure behavioural patterns. It can also reflect someone’s self image or the way they see themselves and want to be seen by...

How to go from work hair to party hair this holiday season

16 December 2020

The festive/party season is here and lots of our clients have been asking about tips and tricks to take them from day to night over the festive season. You obviously want to look fabulous and good hair makes you feel great! If you have an event straight after a day in the office, or a...

Thin Hair and How to Make it Look Thicker

27 November 2020

Thin hair and how to make it look thicker Lets face it, no one wants thin, limp hair. We see so many clients throughout our salon, and a relatively common hair concern is thin hair. We also see how much this can affect your self esteem and we want to help! We have a number...

What food to eat for good hair

22 October 2020

Here at Elle J Hair, we are passionate about providing our clients with as much information and education as possible, to achieve their hair goals. Many of us forget that proper nutrition is one of the most important things to help nourish those gorgeous locks of yours. Eating the correct balance of the following nutrients...

Why Stylists Recommend Salon Products Over Supermarket Products

07 August 2020

You hear it all the time! When it comes to professional salon products for hair care or cosmetics, there is speculation that you are just paying for the marketing, branding and packaging, and that the cheaper versions of products, do exactly the same job. Well, unfortunately, this just isn’t the case. When it comes to...

Why can’t my hair stay the same colour blonde all year round and why it turns yellow and brassy

09 June 2020

Platinum, creamy, sandy, ash, golden, dirty and honey are just some of the stunning shades of blonde that our clients request, and we honestly LOVE them all. There is no denying, fresh blonde locks are an absolute show stopper. But, as any blonde knows, having these beautiful hues takes work. It is a MUST that...