Casual crown

These styles highlight the flexibility of afros and how you can wear them to everyday events, too

The Scene

Everything that’s hot, new and exciting

The Buzz

Hot happenings in beauty

10 minutes with… Pik1 Combs

Launched by husband-and-wife duo Joe and Fifi, Pik1 Combs is putting heritage at the heart of haircare. Inspired by African and Caribbean culture, the combs are winning fans and awards across the UK. The pair talk origins, inspiration and what’s next

Colour Way

The 69th L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2025 took place

GOOD FOR YOU

Summertime and the living is healthy…

PRICE CHECK

BB&H combs through the best product prices in store and online to find money-saving beauty deals

YOUR FREEBIES

Enter online today to be in with the chance of winning these fab prizes

Find our mentioned hairdressers and content creators on Instagram

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WHERE TO GET IT

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Editor’s comment

Welcome to the August/September issue, our high summer

Hairfyx

HAIRFYX, founded by Stephanie Skeete , is a Birmingham-based salon which offers a complete range of services, including bridal styling

Her Hair & Beauty

Her Hair &Beauty is a salon based in Strood, Kent, founded by Morenike Okoma

Adeline Tresses

Adeline Tresses, founded by Adeline Kiesa, is a London-based salon offering services for all hair textures

THE RIGHT ANGLES

Hairstylist Dom Capel celebrates the shapeshifting nature of textured hair in a collection that explores its celestial nature

Terrific Tresses

Make a statement this summer with bold styles from London’s Afrotherapy salon, founded by HarrietKessieCudjoe

BANTU KNOT QUICK WEAVE

Clock this trending throwback style – a clash of cultures that mixes Bantu knots with weave hair

Style Festival

Embrace these fun festival styles for the summer

Healthy Hair on the Road

CÉCRED’S SECRETS FOR

THROW MAXIMUMM SHADE

Upgrade your lace wig colour portfolio with the new Feme Collection Limited Edition

CHERRY COLA

Cherry Cola hair flatters just about any skin tone because it has full-spectrum undertones from cool to warm

COPPER SPICE

Stunt like a queen with copper spice, a mix of fiery red and rich, warm undertones

GOLDEN BLONDE

Celebrate summer with warm, sun-kissed shades of blonde that add a radiant, healthy glow to the hair

Full of it

Embrace your natural curls and the short shape of your afro with this inspo

WHAT'S NEW

The latest scalp, haircare and styling products for curly, coily and textured hair

The Mas Must Go On: Nikki Reid on Leading with Legacy, Joy and Caribbean Spirit

Nikki Reid’s journey has never followed one path – and that’s her superpower. As a multi-hyphenate creative and co-director of Flagz Mas band, she’s shaping a Carnival experience that’s bold, inclusive and rooted in heritage. We spoke with Nikki about impostor syndrome, independence and the magic of doing the work your way. This year, ORS Haircare Europe is proud to support Flagz Mas as their official VIP truck sponsor at Notting Hill Carnival.

LAP OF LUXURY

Beauty entrepreneur Mimi Kone transforms textured haircare with a bold new chapter

Back to School Styles

Get prepped for the new term with these suitable hairstyles for young girls

Natural hair

Styles that use your little one’s tresses only

PROBLEM SOLVED

PROBLEM SOLVED IS POWERED BY CAMILLE ROSE NATURALS

Whats Natural

The latest curl-loving products

Crème de la crème

Ever wondered which sunscreens skincare experts pack for their holiday? Us too! So we found out…

BEAUTY EDIT

Look hot when the mercury rises…

GUAVA GIRL SUMMER

This summer sees a guava invasion, infl uencing colour cosmetics, fragrances, haircare and skincare

Mist Matched

Hair mists are light, subtle fragrances specifi cally designed for use on hair. Aside from the scent, hair mists contain conditioning ingredients and help to provide a healthy-looking sheen