Style & Lifestyle Blog
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Your First 90 Days With a Hair System: What Actually Happens
A week-by-week guide to the first three months with a men's hair system: the fitting, the first wash, the first maintenance visit, and the adjustments almost everyone makes.
September 11, 2026
Adinkra Symbols and the Story Behind Hector's Underwear
For Black History Month: what Adinkra symbols are, what Sankofa means, and why a Black-owned salon in Mortlake put West African symbolism into everyday underwear.
September 11, 2026
The Best Shampoo for Bleached Hair: What Actually Keeps the Tone
Bleached hair needs a different wash routine, not just a purple bottle. What to use, how often to tone, and the mistakes that turn expensive blonde brassy in three weeks.
August 31, 2026
The Mullet in 2026: How a Joke Haircut Became the Default
Four years into the mullet revival, the cut has quietly become mainstream — and much softer than it started. Where the trend is now, and which version people are actually asking for.
August 31, 2026
Visiting Hector's from Richmond: Travel, Parking and What to Book
How to get from Richmond to our Mortlake salon by bus, train, bike, car or on foot — plus parking, timings, and which services Richmond clients book most.
August 18, 2026
Brazilian Blow Dry in London: What It Is, What It Costs, How Long It Lasts
A straight answer on Brazilian blow dry treatments in London — how they work, who they suit, how they differ from texture release, and what to expect for aftercare.
August 18, 2026
Hair Bleaching in London: The Honest Guide Before You Book
What hair bleaching actually involves, how many sessions you really need, what it costs in London, and how to protect your hair through the process — from an award-winning Mortlake salon.
August 18, 2026
Looking for the Best Salon in London? What to Expect When You Visit Hector's in Mortlake
How to judge a London salon properly — and an honest walkthrough of what visiting our award-winning Mortlake SW14 salon actually involves, from booking to aftercare.
August 18, 2026
The Broccoli Haircut in 2026: Still Everywhere, But It Has Changed
The broccoli haircut is not over — it has grown up. How the cut has evolved for 2026, who it suits, how to ask for it, and how to style it without the crunchy look.
August 18, 2026
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