Philip Kingsley

Named the ‘Hair Guru’ by the New York Times and the ‘Hair Doctor’ and ‘Hair Wizard’ by The Sunday Times and Vogue respectively, Philip Kingsley sadly died in 2016 aged 86 but left a legacy of being considered to be the world’s leading expert on hair and scalp care, creating a fusion between science and hairdressing that has resulted in him being the go-to professional on all matters concerning hair and scalp issues. In 1953, he qualified as a Trichologist and eventually attained the highest honour as a Fellow Member of the Institute of Trichologists, also acting as Chairman of the Institute.

Voted as one of the UK’s coolest brands in the official CoolBrands listing which is headed by Apple, Philip Kingsley is a favourite amongst celebrities Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham and Cate Blanchett as well as many more people in the public eye. Creating the phrase ‘bad hair day,’ he set about making sure that his clients never suffered from one!

The first person to explore the pioneering association between healthy hair, good nutrition and overall well-being, his prescriptive haircare is based on hair texture (as in fine, medium or coarse) not hair type. He was the first to develop the famous ‘pre-shampoo conditioner’ and introduce the idea of how scalp masks, scalp tonics and hair treatments are hugely beneficial and instrumental in helping clients get wonderful, healthy hair. These products are available in Frontlinestyle Hair and Beauty Salons in Bath and Wells and are the same ranges used in the Philip Kingsley clinics.

Renowned worldwide for his innovative and highly effective products, a result of decades of experience and scientific research, Philip Kingsley’s range includes the iconic Elasticizer, available at Frontlinestyle at £35 for 150ml. Still sold in the same formula, with one sold every two minutes worldwide and initially made for Audrey Hepburn in 1974, it became the first pre-shampoo, ultra nourishing conditioning treatment. He also formulated the famous Tricho Complex comprising of a combination of vitamins and minerals, forming a hair nutrition formula contributing to the maintenance of normal, healthy hair and developed a range mild enough for clients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy with his ‘no scent, no colour’ range.

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His incredible product range with amazing results includes Flaky Itchy Shampoo 250ml at £25.50 originally formulated for Sir Laurence Olivier. This gentle soothing formula relieves and helps clear irritated scalps from flakes and build up. For stressed tresses, Philip Kingsley’s Moisture Balancing Conditioner 250ml at £20.50 promotes moisture balance at the ends and mid lengths for shiny, healthy hair. It is also ideal for children with long hair, helping create smooth, tangle free lengths. Another amazing product is Maximiser 250ml. at £25.00, promoting volume for limp, fine, flyaway hair and adding control and shine. It also contains UV protection to prolong the life of colour treated hair. Daily Damage Defence Conditioning Spray 250ml. at £25.00 helps with de-tangling, frizz limitation and conditioning and is perfect for heat protection when using heated styling tools. Body Building Shampoo 250ml. at £20.50 is a fantastic solution for clients looking for more volume, creating thicker, fuller hair without limpness and static and Swim Cap 75ml. at £19 is a great alternative to wearing a swimming cap in the pool. This waterproof, protective hair product is ideal for avoiding unsightly colour change to the hair as a result of swimming in chlorinated pools.

For more information on Philip Kingsley products available at Frontlinestyle or to book a consultation, please call us on Tel: 01749 672225 (Wells salon) and 01225 478478 (Bath salon).

Prices correct as of October 2021