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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - John

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - John

December 14, 2021

What’s before and what’s after? If hair is cut well it should grow out well too. I like John’s hair when he returns to the salon, three months later.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Eloise

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Eloise

December 14, 2021

From hangdog hair to heathy hair. Why health and condition are so important. In this popular series of blogs, we look at the common mistakes hairdressers make, and how to get the best out of your hair.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Amy

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Amy

December 14, 2021

Cut, Condition and Colour. Why these 3 steps all count in getting curl and movement.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Emma

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Emma

December 14, 2021

Heavy hair visually saps energy and adds weight. In bringing hair to life, cut, colour and condition all play their part.

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Lockdown! - What About My Fringe?

Lockdown! - What About My Fringe?

December 14, 2021

Whilst fringes look simple to cut, they are notoriously difficult to get right. And as more and more comes off trying to correct the errors, an unintended 'suicide fringe' may be the outcome.

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Lockdown! - What About My Colour?

Lockdown! - What About My Colour?

December 14, 2021

Not many of our clients will be wanting to go back to their natural colour. So here are some options in order of commitment. 

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Gaby's Lockdown Workout

Gaby's Lockdown Workout

December 14, 2021

I started training under Gaby as a client twenty years ago, and now we play sport and train together. Health and fitness have always been important to me. But everyone has different motivations for working out.

For some it’s more about

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Gaby's Bakery - Tahini Biscuits

Gaby's Bakery - Tahini Biscuits

December 14, 2021

It’s true that I hate cooking. But I love baking. Cooking seems all kitchen histrionics and flailing arms - a dollop of this a bit of that. All too stressful. I love baking because it’s measured and precise.

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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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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Judith

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Judith

December 14, 2021

Everyone worries about thinning hair and it is a normal part of life. Seasonal and hormonal changes will affect the hair at some times and then it will recover.

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Gaby's Easter Bakery

Gaby's Easter Bakery

December 14, 2021

Our twins love baking. They wanted to make mini Chollas last month to take in for their teachers. Little charmers. Here are two easy recipes that the kids can help with. One for Easter and one for Passover.

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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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