By Greg Hill

Small changes, like the direction you dry your hair in, can make a big impact...

Find the link to the full tutorial on my story ☝️ also available via my YouTube ‘ByGregHill’

Ever open your bathroom cabinet and get hit by a literal avalanche of hair products?

Welcome to Episode 1 of Cabinet Confidential: The Great Product Raid!

I’m raiding Carrie’s cabinets to clear out the chaos and tackle product overload. Because you don’t need twenty different bottles, you just need the handful that actually work for your hair type, routine, and texture.

In this episode, we’re doing a total product audit to find out what goes and what stays.

We’ve already had an amazing response and so many brilliant applications so far (thank you!), but this is an ongoing series, and we’re always looking for our next raid!

Want me to raid your routine next?
If your shelves are overflowing, or if you have a friend who urgently needs a product intervention - nominate yourself or tag them in the comments below, or drop me a DM with a photo of your cabinet. You might just see me at your front door next! 👇✨

Are you a hair product hoarder? 🚨

Are your bathroom drawers overflowing with half-empty bottles, impulse buys, and fancy-looking sprays that promised miracles but delivered nothing? Trust me, you’re not alone.

Far too many of us are guilty of collecting a mountain of products that do little more than sit on the shelf gathering dust.

Here’s the truth: You don’t need twenty different products - you only need a handful of the right ones that actually work for your routine and your individual hair type.

This is why I’m launching my brand-new series, The Great Product Raid!

I’m on a mission to bust through the clutter and clear out the dead weight in your routine so you’re left with only what actually works.

Think you—or a friend—need a serious hair care intervention? I might just show up at your door…

📩 Drop me a DM to apply!

Thank you - I really enjoyed using this!

How to Blow Out Curly Hair into Bouncy Waves

When you have abundant, high-density hair like my client Nina, a great blowout starts with the right foundation. Before styling, we analysed her face shape and executed a precision cut designed to take the weight out of heavy hair, allowing her natural shape to fall in the most flattering way possible.

In this step-by-step tutorial, I show you how I transform high-volume natural curls into lightweight, touchable waves that frame the face beautifully.

You’ll learn my favourite techniques for controlling tension, smoothing texture, and creating a glamorous bouncy blow dry with extra volume for an evening out or a special occasion.

Today’s tutorial includes:

Face-Shape Analysis: How to cut and layer heavy curly hair to flatter facial features and remove bulk.

How to blow out curly hair while maintaining natural bounce, movement, and body.

Day-to-Night Styling: Simple hacks to refresh your shape and add instant evening drama.

If you want to recreate this exact finish at home, keep your eyes peeled on my Instagram Stories for the full breakdown of the styling products used in this video!

Thank you for watching!

When hair has too many high, short layers—especially if it’s naturally thick—it can quickly feel like it’s crowding your face and collapsing inward instead of flowing.

That’s exactly what was happening with Salma: the weight at the top was pushing everything forward into her face, losing all shape.

To fix over-layered hair, you have to play with visual weight. We opted for a sleeker, smoother parting to clean up the frame and direct the hair back and around her features.

Never underestimate the power of a parting. It’s the architectural foundation of any style. Changing where and how you part thick, layered hair instantly controls where the volume lives, restores balance to the silhouette, and gives the perimeter ends the heavier, healthier appearance they need while those top layers grow out.

Less bulk around the cheeks, way more movement through the lengths.

Does a £28 salon blow-dry spray actually beat a £7 supermarket one, or are you just paying for the bottle?

Today, I’m comparing my ultimate holy grail, Sam McKnight Cool Girl Superlift (£28) with high-street icon John Frieda Root Booster (£5-8 online, or available on the highstreet).

If you’ve been following my page for a while, you’ve definitely seen me use Sam McKnight Cool Girl Super Lift. It’s my ultimate favourite for a reason: the scent, the versatility, and the fact that you can apply it liberally without ever weighing the hair down. (Scroll through my feed if you missed my signature root-boosting technique using this!)

When I’m traveling and run out, my emergency go-to is John Frieda Root Booster.

John Frieda essentially pioneered thickening sprays in our industry, and at ~£6 to £8 (usually cheapest on Amazon or at Boots), it’s an absolute bargain that delivers serious lift.

But, before you buy your next bottle, you need to know what you’re actually paying for - is it advanced styling polymers, thermal protection, or just sleek marketing?

I’m breaking down the history of blow-dry sprays, their formulas to discuss the price difference, and what these products actually do. 

Sam McKnight: Unbeatable refinement, incredible scent, and completely weightless. Drench the roots and blow-dry—it’s impossible to mess up. (See my previous reels for my exact application method).

John Frieda: The high-street pioneer. Exceptional lift at a bargain price, but less refined (use half of what you think you need to avoid weighing the hair down.)

Both get the job done, but which one belongs in your routine?

“My hair feels too thick, heavy, and flat to hold any style.”

If this sounds familiar, long hair does not have to mean endless hours with hot tools or a style that drops within twenty minutes.

Freya came in with very long, heavy hair that had previous colour and a few older layers. While she loved having length, the sheer weight of her hair was pulling everything down and making it impossible to hold shape.

Instead of adding heat damage with curling tongs, we created a low-maintenance shape that works with her hair’s natural weight and texture.

Here is the step-by-step breakdown of her transformation:

1. The Fringe: We refined a soft, modern choppy fringe—slightly lighter and more delicate than a full block fringe. This immediately opens up the face and creates lightness around the features without requiring daily blow-drying.

2. Weight-Relief Trimming: By strategically removing weight and trimming through the lengths, we gave the interior of the haircut room to move. This removes the bulk that causes long hair to drag flat.

3. Quick-Fire Low Heat Styling: I showed Freya a simple, rapid technique to style her hair using texturising product, her hands and natural movement rather than hot tools, creating a modern, cool, shaggy finish that stays touchable all day.

The result is soft, effortless hair that looks styled without looking overdone.

All styling products used in this video are linked directly on my ShopMy page via the link in my bio.

Would you try a heat-free, shaggy finish on your own hair? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Stop curling your hair from the ends! 🛑 If you want effortless, opened-out waves instead of tight, coily ringlets, consider changing your approach.

Here’s the secret: start wrapping from the roots down to create a smooth, even wave pattern throughout the hair—keeping the movement fluid rather than overly curly at the ends.

Whether you’re using the Dreame AirStyle Pro, the Dyson Airwrap, or any air-wrap multi-styler, air-styling tech works best when you control the tension from the top.

1. Start near the root: Wrap the mid-lengths first to build soft body where you actually want it.

2. Leave the ends relaxed: Glide down gently so the ends stay soft and opened up.

3. Cool shot to set: If your hair tends to drop quickly, lock in that smooth shape before releasing the section.

4. Rake it through: Finish with a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to break up the wave.

Save this for your next hair day and let me know in the comments are you team tight curls or team loose waves? 👇