Blogs

Everything You Wanted to Know about Colour - but were too afraid to ask

February 04, 2022

I love using hair colour. And who wouldn’t benefit from hair colour in some form? Maybe Vin Diesel, and age-appropriate of course - I'm not recommending for babies or children. But whether a subtle whisper or full on drama...

Why Hair Goes Frizzy - and what you can do about it

January 17, 2022

One of the most popular hair searches on Google is, how to deal with frizz. This blog covers why hair goes frizzy and what you can do about it without creating more frizz for next week.

Hair Loss in the Menopause

January 16, 2022

We’ve seen generations of clients go through menopause. For 40 years I’ve touched and felt the changes, witnessing the difference in hair with my own eyes.

Clean Living and Pregnancy Haircare

January 15, 2022

Your pregnancy is confirmed and thoughts turn to your unborn baby. How can you give your child the best and protect from the worst. Self care is high on the list and, understanding...

Gaby's Bakery - Carrot and Cinnamon Balls

January 15, 2022

Gluten free, sugar free, vegan and super healthy made from our favourite orange friends.

Is Your Hair Clean?

January 14, 2022

This isn’t a foray into your personal hygiene 🙈. Just some insight into the term ‘CLEAN’ which you may have come across in beauty, as brands move away from harmful ingredients. Sticking to healthy ingredients is important with ‘rinse off’ ingredients and even more so with ‘left on’ products.

Do You Care What's on Your Hair? - how to read ingredient lists

January 14, 2022

I’ve spent decades formulating products. When I read the ingredients list of many high street products, I’m attuned to the toxins and the superfluous guff that pads out the formula. Most of it adding nothing to hair health and...

How to Stop Your Hair Breaking & Splitting - it's not rocket science

January 14, 2022

It’s not ‘rocket surgery’ either, as George Bush allegedly mis-said. Only this month, 748 neurosurgeons and space engineers went through cognitive testing to see if the phrases – ‘It’s not rocket...

Haircare Dirty Secrets #1

January 07, 2022

It’s easy to knock out a hair product that makes hair look and feel instantly better. Supermarket shelves are full of them. Apparently crack cocaine makes you feel instantly better too. It’s almost as good the second and third time too so I’ve heard.

Is History Repeating Itself?

December 31, 2021

I recently had a new client proudly tell me how she was taking care of her hair with a brand of vitamin gummies. I asked which brand and proceeded to Google the ingredients. She was more shocked than I was to find the main ingredients were sugar and gelatine.

Gaby's Bakery - Date and Walnut Loaf

December 29, 2021

Something about this loaf feels warm, hearty and festive but it's a great staple fruit loaf throughout the year.

Why Silicone Is Bad For Your Hair

December 28, 2021

Water is a source of life and vitality. As we age our bodies are less able to hold water so our skin sags, our bones become brittle, our hair drier, thinner and frizzy.

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