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LifeSaver Vs Olaplex - Have you misunderstood too?

LifeSaver Vs Olaplex - Have you misunderstood too?

February 02, 2024

Human nature likes to take sides, and then dig heels in. Leave or Remain. Labour or Tory. Trump or anyone but. Taking a stand can be seen as virtuous or obstinate. It depends on...

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

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

January 26, 2024

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...

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Cost-free Haircare

Cost-free Haircare

January 19, 2024

Everyone wants it. Full, shiny, vibrant hair that exudes beauty and vitality, lifting your mood and confidence. But beyond the youthful healthy look, there are many other side benefits to keeping hair in good condition as many of our customers keep telling us.

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Clean Living and Pregnancy Haircare

Clean Living and Pregnancy Haircare

January 12, 2024

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...

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Why Silicone Is Bad For Your Hair

Why Silicone Is Bad For Your Hair

January 05, 2024

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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Winter Haircare

Winter Haircare

December 29, 2023

Winter gives hair a hard time. Dry cold air outside, dry warm air inside; this seasonal pincer movement rips the moisture from the hairshaft leaving it thin, brittle and up to 3% shorter.

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5 New Year Tips

5 New Year Tips

December 29, 2023

If your hair is six inches long, the ends have been around for 365 days. Twelve inches long and that’s 730 days, etc. How you habitually treat your hair in those days all adds up. Using a less damaging technique...

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Home Blowdry Tips

Home Blowdry Tips

December 22, 2023

Need to smooth out frizz? Put more body into hair? Using the best techniques and the right equipment makes blow drying simple.

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Party Season Hair

Party Season Hair

December 07, 2023

Pondering hairstyles for your next event? Here are some popular styles for the party season and how we achieve them.

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Hair Loss in the Menopause

Hair Loss in the Menopause

November 10, 2023

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.

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Your Scalp Detox Routine

Your Scalp Detox Routine

November 03, 2023

The Winter Season is a great time to consider our personal care rituals. One area that’s often overlooked is scalp health. Like elsewhere it can become clogged and dull.

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What Style Suits Your Face Shape

What Style Suits Your Face Shape

October 13, 2023

We’d all like the killer look. The haircut that’s supremely flattering and confidence boosting. And fashion is far less dictatorial now.

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