Guides
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Practical guides from Tosh Style Journal.
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A Southsea Night-Out Guide: Gigs, Shows and Getting Home
Practical notes for a night out in Southsea and Portsmouth: Albert Road venues, the Guildhall, getting around, and hair that lasts until the encore.
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Gig-Proof Hairstyles That Survive a Crowd
Hairstyles that hold up in a hot, packed gig: braids, buns and textured looks, plus a small kit to carry for nights at Southsea and Portsmouth venues.
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Sea Air and Your Hair: Living by the Coast
How salt, wind, sun and humidity on the Southsea seafront can affect your hair, plus practical tips for protecting it and keeping styles in place.
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How to Choose a Stylist: Questions Worth Asking
How to choose a hairdresser or barber you can trust: looking at their work, booking a consultation, patch tests, and the questions to ask before you book.
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Patch Tests Explained: Why Salons Ask Before Colour
What a hair-dye patch test is, why salons and dye instructions ask for one, how it usually works and what to do if you react. General information only.
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Heat Styling Without the Damage: A Practical Guide
How to use hairdryers, straighteners and tongs with less damage: heat protection, sensible temperatures, technique and how often to give hair a break.
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Theatre-Night Looks for the Kings Theatre, Southsea
Hair and outfit ideas for a night at the Kings Theatre in Southsea: seat-friendly styles, polished finishes and practical tips for an Edwardian auditorium.
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Match Day in Portsmouth: A Practical Guide to Fratton Park
Practical notes for a match day at Fratton Park: the ground's history, getting ready, what to wear for the weather and making a day of it in Southsea.
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Wedding-Guest Hair Ideas That Last All Day
Wedding-guest hair ideas for every length, from low buns to soft waves, with tips on hats and fascinators, outdoor ceremonies and making styles last.
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Men's Grooming Basics: Hair, Beard and Skin
Simple men's grooming basics: washing and styling hair, keeping a beard tidy, a straightforward skincare routine and keeping on top of haircuts.
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A Day at Gunwharf Quays: Shopping, Views and the Harbour
Plan a day at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth: waterfront shopping and dining, the Spinnaker Tower, the Historic Dockyard nearby and tips for windy weather.
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Rainy-Day Hair Rescue: Beat Frizz and Flat Hair
Practical rainy-day hair rescue: styles that cope with drizzle, how to tame frizz, revive flat hair on the go, and what to keep in your bag.