Editor · London

Sophie Clarke

Sophie edits The Colour Edit and has a soft spot for a good gloss.

Sophie has spent more than a decade writing about hair and beauty for UK titles. She edits The Colour Edit, commissions our colour coverage and keeps every story practical, honest and free of hype.

Latest from Sophie

Woman with long grey hair and brunette lengths forming a loose side plait beside a bedroom dressing table

Hair Colour & Trends

Long grey hair: the colour and styling ideas we rate for 2026

From silver framing the face to softer colour transitions, our take on long grey hair puts your existing shade at the centre.

9 October 2026 · 6 min read

Woman with wavy brunette hair securing a high ponytail with a wrapped elastic beside a bedroom dressing table

Hairlines & Edges

The Princess of Wales’ high ponytail: a softer way to wear it

Catherine’s swept-back style makes the case for crown height and a softer hairline, with practical lessons for curls, shorter layers and visible roots.

9 October 2026 · 6 min read