Our History at No. 1 Beaumont Street - Part 2

Our History at No. 1 Beaumont Street - Part 2

December 21, 2021

They couldn’t sell their newly refurbished flats on, so decided to let them. Unfortunately some of the female tenants they let them to, had an awful lot of male visitors so we asked the Council to step in.

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How to Stay Fit Without Ruining Your Hair

How to Stay Fit Without Ruining Your Hair

December 21, 2021

When people devote themselves to keeping fit, they can inadvertently damage their hair. Here’s what to watch out for and how to make keep-fit sessions the perfect opportunity for healthier hair.

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How Far Should a Man Go?

How Far Should a Man Go?

December 21, 2021

I have 43 years of practice in my craft. An American PR once said to me, “just say 25 years, more than that and you’ll sound over the hill.” Experienced is good it seems, ‘passed it’ not so attractive. I want to look my best, but without 

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The History of No. 1 Beaumont Street

The History of No. 1 Beaumont Street

December 21, 2021

Though hundreds of our loyal clients remember our first frenetic weeks nearly 32 years ago, many of our team, clients, and even my children have asked - ‘What was it like in the olden days?’

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Our History at No. 1 Beaumont Street - Part 3

Our History at No. 1 Beaumont Street - Part 3

December 20, 2021

Standing at reception with the floor vibrating beneath my feet I started to see the dust rising through the floor boards...

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Fed up Being Greenwashed?

Fed up Being Greenwashed?

December 17, 2021

Greenwash is taking over from Corporate Social Responsibility as companies compete in the Olympics of ‘Virtue Signalling’. CSR took a beating when we found out that companies like VW, which had one of the world’s...

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At Home With The VCs

At Home With The VCs

December 14, 2021

Two weeks of Lockdown. The salon is closed and Gaby hasn’t asked me to do any decorating yet. Gaby is a fitness and cake expert. I know. Not two skills you expect to see on the same CV.

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At Home With The VCs - Week 3

At Home With The VCs - Week 3

December 14, 2021

How long does it take before we reminisce?

Three days into lockdown, I was struck by how sad I felt about a lost vibrant world of colour. The people, creativity, glamour, flowers. Yes flowers. I missed the flowers, already so soon.

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Family Business

Family Business

December 14, 2021

I’m lucky to have two families. My biological family and my work family. Our online store is continuing to ship worldwide as normal. Our warehouses are following the strictest W.H.O advice and protocols...

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PPE Experiments

PPE Experiments

December 14, 2021

We were sitting around panicking a bit. Fretting about having to play doctors and nurses. I mean, I remember enjoying it when I was seven, but this head-to-toe PPE thing the German salons started, freaked us hairdressers out a bit.

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Ready to Wear

Ready to Wear

December 14, 2021

Sassi Holford, is one of Britain’s most established dress designers who has been celebrated for her couture bridal designs and red-carpet creations for over 40 years. This week saw the launch of the Sassi Holford Ready-to-Wear collection.

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Reflexology - Bliss through the feet

Reflexology - Bliss through the feet

December 14, 2021

Maryce has a magic touch for massage. She spent the last three years delving into the specialisation of reflexology also known as foot mapping.

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