Stranded Blog

Everyone’s heard of Olaplex, right? Whether you’ve used it or simply seen a product online or in a salon - Olaplex is known to everyone in some way, shape or form. However, does anyone (other than our hairdressers) actually know what it is or what it does?

Everyone’s heard the term ‘going grey gracefully’, but that doesn’t mean you have to. Noticing grey hairs can be a pivotal moment in a woman’s life, and it can be especially worrying if you’re noticing it sooner than expected. Keep reading to learn everything you can about this change in your hair and what you can do about it…

Teasing, also known as backcombing, became the go-to method to add texture and volume to your hair back in the 80s’ and yet, we’re still using this technique. It’s tried and tested - we know it works. But do we know the damage it is doing to our hair? Are we ready to outgrow this technique?

Ponytail extensions can be a way forward; a way to master the perfect updo without making your hair any thicker than you want it to be. With different attachment styles suitable to your volume of hair, ponytails are quick and easy… they’re just not marketed to your hair type. So how does a thick-haired woman use a ponytail extension? 

During pregnancy, everything tends to be great hair-wise. It’s after giving birth that things can then begin to decline; hair coming out in clumps, noticing considerable thinning, maybe even bald spots? This is what’s known as postpartum hair loss. But the question is, why does this happen and how do you deal with it?

Whether you’re a mum who never stops or a student with a hatred for her hair down, updos are not only incredibly functional, but are also a staple, stylish hairstyle. Whatever your reason for loving your hair up, hair bun extensions can elevate any updo from drab to fab in literally seconds. But what are they? How do you wear one?

No matter who you are, what you do and where you are - a bun is comfortable. It keeps your hair up, out of your face and helps you get through the day without worrying it’s in the way. But buns don’t have to just be functional - they can be stylish too! So whether you’re a mum on the go or way too busy chasing your next career move, we have all the inspiration you need to find your perfect, go-to bun hairstyle. Hair inspo incoming …

We’ve all been there, searching the internet for answers on how to be the best version of ourselves. Maybe you’ve been through a tough break-up, motherhood has taken over or you’re just feeling a little lost? Every woman loses her confidence sometimes, including you and me. But where can we find it again and what does it mean to be a confident woman?

Whether you’re looking for extra length to those luscious locks or needing a boost of volume to give your tresses their full potential, hair extensions seem like the way forward for many women. But can you wear hair extensions if you already have long hair?

In this blog, you will learn the difference between Stranded Clever Fibre and Stranded 100% Human Hair, how to colour match your hair with Stranded and what colours we have to match your natural shade. By the end, you’ll be ready to colour-match away to your heart’s content, before setting off your hair extension journey. 

Whether you’re setting off to Spain or living it up in Costa Del Manchester during a heatwave, protecting your hair and scalp against sun damage is paramount! Keep reading to find out why it’s so important, how to protect it and our top 10 sun protection products…

Tape hair extensions are rapidly becoming the preferred choice for clients and hair professionals across the globe, let alone just in the UK. Are you ready to jump on the trend and embrace the new way of professionally-fitted extensions? In this blog, you will learn everything you need to know about tapes, including the top 6 reasons why we think tape extensions are the best professionally-fitted extension method on the market.