There are many things Victoria Beckham has that we'd like for ourselves: a fashion empire, a wardrobe full of coveted pieces, luxury homes around the world and one of the most handsome men in the world on her arm. And though many of those things are hard to emulate in our normal day-to-day lives, we can definitely take one aspect of her life into our own: her haircare.
Celebrity Hairstylist, Jason Collier, who styles the coiffeurs of Victoria Beckham and Laura Whitmore has revealed the secret to healthy, celebrity-chic hair: collagen.
'Collagen can act as an antioxidant to fight cell damage, as studies suggest free radical damage to the cells that produce hair colour may be one of the reasons for early-greying,' Jason, who is currently collaborating with LQ Collagen, says.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and plays an important role in strengthening connective tissues.
Collagen is naturally produced but, as we age, our ability to produce collagen diminishes – one of the reasons our skin starts to develop wrinkles and our hair can feel more lacklustre.
‘Lockdown has meant many clients have come in with hair in desperate need of a re-style and treatment; as well as recommending a good trim and/or re-style with a nourishing hair treatment, collagen will build hair from the inside out. Put simply, hair is primarily made up of the protein keratin.
'Your body uses several amino acids to build keratin, some of which can be found in collagen, so this could help keep hair healthy long after your cut.'
He adds: 'Collagen makes up 70% of your skin and your scalp is an extension of that, a healthy scalp could mean less hair thinning.'
Camera-ready hair and plump, youthful skin all in one go? We're sold.
Here are the best collagen supplements out there:
5 of the best collagen supplements for your hair
LQ Liquid Health Supplements LQ Collagen Skin Hair Nails Max
This Passion Fruit Flavoured Daily Liquid Shot can be easily digested and is a high-quality source of Collagen. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C and E.
Absolute Collagen Marine Liquid Collagen - Better Absorption Than Tablets or Powder - Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides Made in The UK
The collagen drink is made with high grade marine collagen and is also packed with Vitamin C.
We've raised about the easy to take sachets before; simply rip it open and push the contents directly into your mouth.
The Pretty Smart Food Co Powerful Marine Collagen Tablets
These capsules are loved by Amazon shoppers and also contain added Açaí, Aloe Vera, Blueberry, Turmeric & Kelp - complemented with Bamboo (Silica) & Black Pepper.
Collagen & Vitamin C Powder
This powder features a combination of hydrolysed collagen peptides and Ascorbic Acid. It's ideal for people who prefer not to take pills. Simply add this to your morning smoothie or porridge and reap the benefits.
Marine Collagen
This form of collagen provides high levels of amino acids such as glycine, proline and leucine. It also has added vitamin C to assist collagen formation in our bodies and help keep your skin, bones and cartilage in the best possible condition.
We might not be able to rock a £2,000 suit anytime soon, but we can certainly swish our healthy hair with the best of them.
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10 of the best perfumes for women of all time
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray
Chanel's perfumes are, of course, some of the most classic around - but we particularly love the Mademoiselle version.
Its off-beat mix of orange, jasmine and rose still makes this one of the most mysterious and exciting perfumes to date - but it's the upped dose of Patchouli that's got us well and truly hooked. If ever you’re flagging, but need to pull it out of the bag for a party or big event, wear this. You’ll be able to face anything.
Kiehl's Musk Eau de Toilette Spray
Musk amplifies the smell of anything you put on afterwards, but crucially it exalts the smell of skin itself.
Spray on Kiehl’s version and you immediately evoke skin and sin in equally joyous parts. Feeling a little bit naughty, dirty, even? This is the one.
Musk, we’ve seen, is a seriously sexy ingredient, which explains why this musk-drenched fragrance is, to paraphrase perfume expert Raymond Chandler, a scent ‘to make a bishop kick a hole in a stained glass window’.
Since its launch in 2003, thousands have fallen under the spell cast by creamy vanilla, heady orange blossom, sultry patchouli and, of course, lashings of sexy musk.
Frédéric Malle French Lover Eau de Parfum 50ml
This is intended for men, but on a woman, the notes of vetiver, iris, incense and musk assume a sensual vegtal animality that’s highly spirited and deeply feminine all at the same time.
Consider this your inner Jeanne Moreau, gallivanting through the streets of Paris, bra-less in a man’s jumper and drawn-on moustache, with not one, but two, men at her side.
Harrods Robert Piguet Bandit eau de parfum
Perfumer Azzi Glasser says a chypre is one of the sexiest, most alluring perfumes you can wear and Bandit is a brilliant, subversive iteration.
The intense combination of exotic leather, spice, oakmoss and musk evokes haute sophistication and naughtiness, ensuring Bandit is the perfect perfume for making mischief and love.
Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum (Various Sizes)
Everything Tom Ford has sex as an undertone, but if you want something less full-on than his classically sexy Black Orchid (from £59) and more sweetly seductive, this could be for you.
Le Labo Santal 33 - Eau De Parfum
One of the most sought-after scents out there, Le Labo’s beguiling range of perfume, home fragrance and botanical body care has become iconic for its unconventional yet luxurious handmade olfactory offerings.
This Le Labo cult classic, Santal 33 is known for its intoxicating aroma of spicy, leathery, musky notes that give this unisex fragrance its signature addictive allure.
Inspired by the American West and the masculinity of the great American cowboy, this has enough sensuality to intoxicate any man or woman.
Agent Provocateur Eau de Parfum for Women, 100 ml
The name says it and the juice doesn’t disappoint. This sharp, woody fragrance laced with jasmine and magnolia oil evokes seedy Soho boudoirs in the most glorious possible way.
Penhaligon's London Alizarin Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml
Spicy and seductive this perfume never fails to inspire compliments but more than that, it sinks into the skin beautifully leaving a trace of its deep, smoky sweetness and magical spice lingering on your wrists the next morning.
John Lewis Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum
With its notes of sweet vanilla, musky woods and sensual spices, Guerlain Shalimar is often cited as the definitive oriental, meaning you wouldn’t expect any citrus at all.
But here the bergamot provides a radiant backdrop for the richer notes, proving its versatility and importance as a fixing note.
