There’s nothing more annoying than spending 3+ hours in the salon chair (and not to mention your hard-earned cash), for your colour to fade in a matter of weeks. The culprit? Well, it could be your shampoo. We spoke to Warren Boodaghian, Head of Technical at HOB Salons, who told us that the products you use before your appointment are just as important as afterwards. By Beth … [Read more...] about This might be the reason your colour faded quickly
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Which hairstyle suits you?
You’ve decided you want to change-up your hair. First step, done. Now what to go for? Decisions, decisions. Trends are forever changing, and despite our plans for a dramatic transformation, we always seem to bottle it once we’re bound to the chair: ‘just a trim please’. When choosing your style, consider your face shape, hair type and how much time you’re happy to spend … [Read more...] about Which hairstyle suits you?
This is how to keep your blow dry looking salon-fresh
It’s a fact of life that good hair equals good mood - especially when you don’t have to lift a finger to create it. And that is why God created blow drys. If I was ever to win the lottery, I would get one every other day. Unfortunately, for now, I need to keep mine looking fresh for as long as humanly possible - here’s how. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about This is how to keep your blow dry looking salon-fresh
Everything you need to know about Apres Gel-X nail extensions
Hello, my name is Beth and I’m addicted to nail extensions. I’ve been getting acrylics and hard gel extensions non-stop for about two years so - as you can imagine - when I heard about Apres Gel-X extensions, the acrylic-alternative favoured by celebrities (dah-ling), I was itching to find out more. Luckily for you, I'm taking the liberty of passing it on - you're … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Apres Gel-X nail extensions
Getting a keratin treatment changed my routine – here’s how
After a lifelong pursuit of silky-smooth hair - and multiple fruitless attempts using various “frizz-free” hair masks - a few months ago, I finally bit the bullet and headed down to the salon for a keratin treatment. Granted, the immediate results were a dream (and a compliment-magnet), but I was sceptical whether it would be worth the hefty price tag. These are my thoughts a … [Read more...] about Getting a keratin treatment changed my routine – here’s how