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Illustration for the HairBiba article: Afro and textured hair care in Cambridgeshire: finding a stylist who actually understands your hair
29 June 2026 · 8 min read

Afro and textured hair care in Cambridgeshire: finding a stylist who actually understands your hair

Too many clients with Afro-Caribbean and textured hair have been turned away or badly served by salons that did not know what to do. Here is how I approach textured hair, what a good appointment should feel like, and what I will tell you honestly.

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Illustration for the HairBiba article: Keratin and permanent straightening treatments: what actually works, and who they suit
29 June 2026 · 7 min read

Keratin and permanent straightening treatments: what actually works, and who they suit

Brazilian blow dry, keratin smoothing and permanent straightening are not the same thing. Here is the honest version of what each one does to your hair, how long it lasts, what it costs you in aftercare, and who should avoid it.

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Illustration for the HairBiba article: Men's perms and flow haircuts: the texture trend, done properly
29 June 2026 · 7 min read

Men's perms and flow haircuts: the texture trend, done properly

The soft, textured men's perm has gone from a niche request to something I do most weeks. Here is what it involves, who it suits, what it costs you in time, and how to keep it looking good between appointments.

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Illustration for the HairBiba article: What a mobile hairdresser in Cambridgeshire actually does (and what to expect from a home visit)
29 June 2026 · 8 min read

What a mobile hairdresser in Cambridgeshire actually does (and what to expect from a home visit)

Twenty years in salons, then the whole kit in the boot of the car. Here is exactly how a home visit with me works, from the first message to the last sweep of the floor, and what you need to have ready.

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Illustration for the HairBiba article: Why my clients switched to a mobile hairdresser and never went back
13 October 2022 · 7 min read

Why my clients switched to a mobile hairdresser and never went back

Evenings, weekends, no parking, no waiting room and the kettle is yours. The real reasons people in Cambridgeshire moved their hair appointment into their own front room, and the honest trade-offs.

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Illustration for the HairBiba article: The power of Olaplex: what it does, who needs it, and when it is not worth the money
22 March 2021 · 7 min read

The power of Olaplex: what it does, who needs it, and when it is not worth the money

Olaplex rebuilds the broken bonds inside damaged hair rather than just coating the outside. Here is how I use it in the chair, what to expect from it, and when a different treatment would serve your hair better.

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