Katie Allan on why you shouldn’t try the ‘hair dusting’ trend at home

Our founder and celebrity hairstylist Katie Allan has once again been featured in the press – this time in Mail Online’s FEMAIL section, sharing her professional advice on the viral ‘hair dusting’ trend taking over TikTok.

With over 24 million views online, hair dusting promises to remove split ends and make hair shinier without cutting any length – but Katie warns it’s not something to try yourself at home.

“Hair dusting is a term used for getting rid of split ends, and happens when the scissors skim over the hair shaft taking away the split ends only that are sticking out, and not the length itself,” Katie explained. “Please do not try this at home – it could end badly at the slip of the scissor and result in a chunk being taken out.”

Katie recommends that anyone wanting to tackle split ends should see a professional stylist, rather than attempting to DIY the technique.

“Split ends lead to breakage and it’s impossible to mend a split end completely. Instead, it needs cutting off by a professional to ensure there’s no further damage to the health of your hair.”

The piece also highlights Katie’s top tips for keeping hair healthy and preventing future breakage – from regular trims and heat protection to hydrating shampoos and leave-in oils.

The takeaway? Hair dusting can be great for maintaining healthy ends – but only when done safely in the salon chair, not at home with kitchen scissors.

You can read the full article on Mail Online: Hairdressers issue warning against ‘hair dusting’ TikTok trend which promises to banish split ends

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