There's something magical about a good hair day. Sometimes it happens naturally, and sometimes it takes a bit (or a lot!) of extra styling. If you're after sleek straightness, bouncy curls, or those "effortless" beachy waves, before you grab the nearest styling tool, let's talk about heat protectant. Is heat protectant really that important? Short answer: if you want healthy hair, yes, it is! Heated styling tools like straighteners, curling irons, and blow dryers do an amazing job of taming hair that won't behave the way you want it to. But over time, they can also wreak havoc on your hair ..read more

It’s so easy to make your own rosemary water at home!  The benefits of rosemary water can include promoting hair growth, relieving itchy or irritated scalps and helping to revive dry hair. Arguably easier to make and use than rosemary oil for hair, which has been recently trending on social media. You can make rosemary water with as little as two ingredients, one of which comes from the tap. So you’ll be saving yourself money! There are two methods we like to use to make rosemary water. Our favourite way is with rosemary essential oil, but you can also opt for f ..read more

As the end of January approaches, and the daylight starts to feel longer, spring is just around the corner. Time to start thinking about coming out of hibernation and spring cleaning. Time to start thinking about your spring hair care routine.  Some hair fall, all year round, is normal and happens naturally to us all. But winter is the season where it is more common due to the decreased sunlight exposure and changes in temperature and humidity.  Find out if there any hair care products that you might need to add or switch out as the weather warms up. Restore your hair and keep your h ..read more

Who doesn’t love a holiday? Sea, sun and relaxing by the side of the pool, what’s not to like. However, UV rays, saltwater and chlorine aren't always the kindest to our hair. While sunkissed, beachy waves look nice at the time, your hair might start to feel dry and damaged while you’re away. But with a few simple pre-holiday tips, you can keep your hair looking and feeling healthy. These are our top tips for protecting your hair on holiday, including pre holiday prep for your hair, what to do during your trip and more. Find all of our items mentioned below on our holiday hair ..read more

As the festival season fast approaches, many of us are looking forward to vibrant music, late starry nights and making memories with people close to us. However, packing for a festival can be a challenge. There are a lot of things to consider when thinking about what to take to a festival - such as unpredictable weather or the showers being the other side of the festival to where you decided to camp. To have a good time at the festival, being prepared is essential. This is why we’ve created our Hairy Jayne festival checklist, covering all bases from hair care, food and camping gear for a fes ..read more

Hairy Jayne’s brand new Shampoo Concentrate has just launched! Our original refillable Nourishing Shampoo was discontinued due to supply chain issues and the idea for a new and improved shampoo sprang from there. So we reformulated it and then trialled it with a selection of willing testers with great results. Because it is a new brand new product, in a newer format, we decided to write a post that explains everything you need to know about our refillable Shampoo Concentrate. And how it compares to our very popular Shampoo Bars.   Our new refillable shampoo and our shampoo bars ..read more

Hairy Jayne’s brand new Shampoo Concentrate has just launched! Our original refillable Nourishing Shampoo was discontinued due to supply chain issues and the idea for a new and improved shampoo sprang from there. So we reformulated it and then trialled it with a selection of willing testers with great results. Because it is a new brand new product, in a newer format, we decided to write a post that explains everything you need to know about our refillable Shampoo Concentrate. And how it compares to our very popular Shampoo Bars.   Our new refillable shampoo and our shampoo bars ..read more

Whether you’ve just spent the best part of a day in the hairdresser or have partaken in a bit of DIY hair colouring at home, the last thing you probably want to happen is for your hair colour to fade rapidly. Maintaining your hair colour is good for the health of your hair (and wallet) as it means fewer top-ups and trips to the salon. Not to mention more radiant-looking hair for longer. For these reasons, it’s important to find the right shampoo to keep hair looking vibrant and feeling healthy. Are shampoo bars safe for coloured hair? Indeed, shampoo bars are safe for coloured hair. More sp ..read more

If you’re reading this article, you’ve likely heard the hype around shampoo bars and the benefits they have for your hair. Making the switch to solid shampoo can feel daunting if you’re used to using their liquid counterpart. There are a few distinct differences between the solid and liquid shampoo, including their ingredients, eco-friendliness and how they’re stored. Jayne, the founder of Hairy Jayne and a former hairdresser, breaks down the key differences between shampoo bars and liquid shampoos below. What is a shampoo bar? And how is it different from liquid shampoo? A shampoo bar is e ..read more

In a time where being sustainable is more important than ever, the shampoo bar has become an increasingly popular hair care product. These compact, solid bars are changing the landscape of hair care routines, and for all the right reasons. Gone are the days of bulky plastic bottles cluttering shower shelves and increasing our carbon footprint. Shampoo bars offer a sustainable solution, along with being more natural, long lasting and great for travellers or festival goers. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably curious about the benefits of a shampoo bar and how they really make a ..read more