October 28, 2022
A model’s life is tough on hair. Our industry issue being that some hairdressers only care about today – once you’re home it’s your problem. That’s bad enough in salons with stylists and colourists only concerned with impressing you now. A lack of forethought means...
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September 22, 2022
It’s now a few weeks since schools returned. The chill of winter is breezing through intermittently. The holiday glow has faded and the hair may reveal the dry, faded consequences of zero sun-protection. Aggravated scalps may also be flakier.
This seasonal shift beckons us to assess, repair and renew, ready for the next chapter. Investing in
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September 10, 2022
I’ve spent 20 years worrying about Mum (mostly needlessly) and thinking of this day. But it still didn’t prepare me for the sudden loss of the enormous energy field she held and the waves of grief that follow. Grief… the price you pay for love, as Queen Elizabeth II said. RIP - mother figure of our nation. Another shock this week. We’re all carrying much sadness.
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September 06, 2022
This is probably the most frequent question we get asked and some retail studies have shown that 8 out of 10 people choose the wrong shampoo for their hair type. Not fatal. But not good for your hair and scalp either.
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September 06, 2022
Enjoying bath times together..... A neighbourly way to keep clean in the hot tub... I came across the word ‘co-wash’ in an article on haircare.
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August 22, 2022
Too much sun wrecks your skin. We know that. For two generations we’ve been told about the protective qualities of SPF sun cream, and we use it.
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August 22, 2022
We know that too much sun wrecks our skin. For two generations we’ve been drilled about SPF sun cream, and we use it...
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August 21, 2022
Beat the Summer heat with these fun up-dos. You can try out our YouTube tutorials or easier still, come into the salon to enjoy a new look.
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July 19, 2022
“This lady’s not for changing” - Of course that misquotes Margaret Thatcher who wasn’t talking about her hair anyway 🤥. But though the Queen is seen as someone who’s...
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June 06, 2022
At the first salon I worked in as a junior, back in the last century, the colourists had an interesting technique for showing clients their finished results; escorting them to the ladies toilet where a single electric wall light seemed to cast a favourable glow
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June 03, 2022
If you want more of something it’s normal to think about what needs adding. But in hair, the biggest gains come from stopping the losses. As Lord Weinstock stated when asked his best investment tip for getting rich, he said, “don’t lose money”.
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June 03, 2022
Following on from last week’s, How to Get Thicker Hair Part 1. I didn’t want to exclude people who struggle with a bush and think these tips are only for people with fine hair. If you have thicker unruly hair all the tips will help you too because healthy hair is softer, vibrant and more manageable.
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