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BETTER HAIR DAYS ARE HERE
For almost twenty years, I’ve been asking questions about hair.
Behind the salon chair, through my own experiences with hair loss and treatment, and now through ROBE, that curiosity has never stopped.
This Journal is where I share what I’ve learnt, what I’m still learning and the conversations I wish every client could take home with them.
My hope is that you’ll leave each article feeling more informed, more empowered and more connected to yourself.
The conversation continues.
Do you really need a heat protectant every time you style your hair? Not necessarily. Hairdresser and ROBE founder Lauren Mackellar explains how heat affects your hair, when a dedicated...
Humidity doesn’t affect every head of hair the same way — it can bring out frizz, flatten roots, or add body and movement. Discover why different parts of your hair...
Your hair doesn’t fit neatly into one box — and your haircare doesn’t have to either. Discover how the ROBE Parts System works, how to choose your foundation by texture,...
Whether you’re preparing for a wedding, birthday, holiday or another special occasion, beautiful hair isn’t created overnight. Discover the hair rituals, styling advice and healthy habits I’d recommend if you...
After years of navigating stress-related hair loss, medical treatment and rebuilding my own hair health, these are the biggest lessons I’ve learnt about nourishing the body, supporting the scalp and...
“The Elixir is a lightweight, silicone-free treatment oil designed to restore softness, elasticity and shine to dehydrated hair — without heaviness. Discover why I created it, how to use it,...
Your haircut doesn’t just depend on your ends — it’s supported by what’s happening at your roots and through your mid-lengths. Here’s how to keep your hair feeling fresh, light,...
Styling shouldn’t feel like a fight. Learn how to prep your hair with intention—whether it’s frizz-prone or falls flat—so styling becomes easier, softer, and more effortless.
Frizz or flatness isn’t something to fight—it’s something to work with. Discover low-effort styling techniques, tools, and subtle shifts that make your natural texture feel intentional and easier to manage.
You shared your biggest hair frustrations with me on Instagram — and more often than not, it’s not just one thing, but a series of small imbalances that build over...
Postpartum hair loss is incredibly common — but that doesn’t make it any less confronting when it happens. In this guide, hairdresser and ROBE founder Lauren Mackellar explains why shedding...
When you leave the salon, your colour looks bright, glossy and perfectly toned. Then a few washes later… something shifts. Your blonde looks brassy. Your brunette turns coppery. Your red...
