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Curls of dreams
If you want the curly girl look, these are the three products we swear by.
Silk wave curler, £39.99 (was £79) at Silk-wave.com.
Mermade hair curler, pro waver mini 25mm, £55, Mermade.
BaByliss PRO Perfect Curl MKII, £112.50 from BaByliss.
The colour of your skin tone is actually one of the most important aspects of choosing the perfect hair colour. The correct colour will compliment your skin and make it appear even more beautiful, while the wrong colour might make your skin look dull and dreary.
To really enhance and intensify your eye colour, we might recommend a contrasting colour. For instance - if your eyes are blue, a caramel or golden blonde tone will make them appear even bluer. If they are green, a fiery or soft red tone could be the perfect colour for you.
Once the hair colour has been narrowed down to suit your complexion and eye colour, your personal style should be considered - and this is where you know best. Do you want to be noticed or blend in? Do you need to be more daring or does your outfit say enough? Make sure the shades you and your hair stylist choose is one that will make you feel confident and yourself.
The colour of your skin tone is actually one of the most important aspects of choosing the perfect hair colour. The correct colour will compliment your skin and make it appear even more beautiful, while the wrong colour might make your skin look dull and dreary.
To really enhance and intensify your eye colour, we might recommend a contrasting colour. For instance - if your eyes are blue, a caramel or golden blonde tone will make them appear even bluer. If they are green, a fiery or soft red tone could be the perfect colour for you.
Once the hair colour has been narrowed down to suit your complexion and eye colour, your personal style should be considered - and this is where you know best. Do you want to be noticed or blend in? Do you need to be more daring or does your outfit say enough? Make sure the shades you and your hair stylist choose is one that will make you feel confident and yourself.
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Not sure whether to book in a cut or colour before or after your holiday? We’ve got the stylist-approved answer: do it before!
Freshly-trimmed locks will ensure the hair is in the best condition to handle the heat, while newly dyed hair will look incredible in holiday photos.
Our hair needs UV protection too, so to shield your strands from the damaging effects of the sun by packing a protective hair spray or cream.
Holidays are the time to go a bit more natural, so hold back on using heated styling tools or hairdryers to give your hair a break.
And don't forget to book your next appointment ready for when you get home, too.3 easy ways to prepare your hair for summer.
Silk wave curler, £39.99 (was £79) at Silk-wave.com.
Mermade hair curler, pro waver mini 25mm, £55, Mermade.
BaByliss PRO Perfect Curl MKII, £112.50 from BaByliss.
Photo by Alexandru Zdrobău on Unsplash.
If you want to know how to protect your hair in winter, one simple trick is to wash it less. Natural oils provide a protective layer between your scalp and hair and washing removes some of these essential oils. Bridge the gap between washes – and avoid looking greasy – by using dry shampoo.
Click here to see some of our favourites. Bonus tip: dry shampoo smells great and gives extra volume!
Going out with damp or wet hair is definitely a big no-no in winter, but using a hairdryer to dry hair can actually make it dryer. Make sure you use a low heat setting and a heat protection product before styling for gorgeous, healthy hair.
Invest in some moisturising shampoo and conditioner and give hair a boost with a weekly hair mask or deep conditioning treatment.
Keep hair protected from the cold with a beanie. Just make sure hair is totally dry before you put the hat on or expect some funky new hairstyle when you take it off!
Photo credit Emma Kate Instagram. Emma is wearing the MND Tee hat, which raises money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Buy yours here.
Winter is often toughest of all on the ends of your hair. Get regular trims and those split ends won’t stand a chance – your hair will remain healthy and gorgeous. Book your next appointment online here or click the button below.
Ever wondered how to blow-dry hair at home and get pro results? When salons closed during lockdown we all had to become home hairdressers, with various results from bad to really bad!
There’s no substitute for a salon blow-dry and if you want to book an appointment for your big night out then click the button below for our online booking system.
But if you want to know how to blow-dry your hair at home with salon results, then read on….
As always, careful preparation is everything. Before anything else, wash your hair or make sure it is clean and that you have got a great hairdryer and hairbrush.
It’s also worth investing in a detangling brush or comb, “no dent” section clips, heat protection spray, a vented or round brush and your favourite hairspray or holding product.
Start by rough-drying your hair after washing (this means just using your hands and blow-drying hair with general all-over movements) on a medium-speed setting until damp, or until approximately 80 per cent dry.
Now is the time to add a heat protecting spray or balm to work in conjunction with a hair dryer to keep your hair healthy.
Prep the hair by brushing through and and parting it in the middle with a comb.
We recommend drying the fronts first because these are the sections that will naturally dry quickest.
Once you’ve done this, pin with “no dent” clips to hold in place.
Part your hair from ear to ear, divide into smaller sections with clips, and then dry the hair with a large round roller brush. Wooden ones work better than metal as the metal can get really hot and burn and damage the hair. Roll the large brush at the end of each section to create a smooth curl.
When drying, always make sure your dryer is angled down, as this will make the hair cuticle smooth and shiny.
Finally, finish off by drying the top front section near the forehead and crown by splitting hair into two along the parting. We find that blow-drying hair away from each side of the face gives more flattering results, since it opens up your features.
Remove clips and spritz with a flexible-hold hairspray for locks that have natural movement and control.
As stockists of L’Oreal’s fantastic range at Pankhurst & Deane, here is the beauty giant’s top predictions for hair trends for 2021:
Hybrid hair colour, basically shades that blend two hues into one, has made quite the name for itself in the beauty world, and silver purple hair is no exception. It’s bold, chic, and combines notes of purple with shimmery silver tints. Like the sound of this? Book in with us now to give your hair the modern take on a blue rinse!
Short hair is one of the best ways to create a new look and 2021 is the time to reinvent yourself.
Pixie cuts are making a comeback.
If you’re brunette, there are various ways to spice up your mane—via a warm or cool-toned touch—and rosy brown hair has become a popular pick. It’s a low-maintenance option that adds dimension to brown manes—though blondes to redheads can totally rock the colour as well, just with a little more upkeep.
Sometimes, a hair accessory is all you need to switch things up in the mane department. Barrettes, in particular, serve as a nostalgic staple that adds a chic accent to your hairstyles. You can choose to crisscross them or wear them on the side of your head. Wear your hair down with just a few strands clipped back, or pair them with your favourite undoes.
If a fringe is your thing, then you’ll be happy to learn that side-swept fringes are seriously trendy for 2021. This style provides movement and works to highlight your features. It looks especially flattering on those with bigger foreheads since it shifts the focus to your eyes.
This look is all about framing your face, thanks to their long sides and wispy ends. Talk to us today about creating this style for you.
In case you’ve missed it, shag haircuts are back and better than ever. They’re a fantastic way to add edge to your look and pay homage to the rock n’ rollers of the ’70s.
Shaggy haircuts are making a comeback!
If you have naturally dark hair and are curious about going blonde, ‘smoked marshmallow hair’ may be the trend for you. This rooted blonde colour features brunette roots that gradually transition to platinum blonde ends using lowlights and highlights to create a modern look.
As we said, short hair is a mood for 2021. A blunt bob is another popular cut, but it isn’t a look for the faint-hearted. This bold cut requires quite a bit of maintenance to keep its sleek, straight-across edges intact.
No rule says that you can’t flaunt a bob with textured strands. Adding texture into the mix is a chic way to steer away from the traditional look. It also highlights natural textures and can be pulled together in a matter of minutes. All you need is a touch of hair mousse, like the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle CURVE IT Elastic Curl Mousse, to rock the trend like a pro. Apply a 20p-sized amount of curl mousse evenly through your damp strands, scrunch, and go.
This is an edited version of a feature by L’Oreal. Read the full article here.
It’s the new year and everyone is on a diet, detox, Dry January (or all three!).
And it’s not just your body and skin that takes a beating over Christmas and New Year - all that festive drinking can really play havoc with your hair.
In the same way that alcohol consumption dehydrates skin causing spots and break-outs, it also dries out your hair.
Excessive boozing can also trigger a zinc deficiency in the body, which in extreme cases can cause hair loss.
But don’t worry, as we’ve gathered our top expert tips to help you repair and restore your hair. The party may be over, but that doesn’t mean your hair has to suffer.
Drink water
Yeah yeah, we know it’s boring but water really is one of the key ways to keep your body - and therefore you hair - hydrated.
Not only will it have your hair shining and skin sparkling in no time, it’ll help reduce hangover time, too.
Hydrate your hair
Invest in some hydrating shampoo and conditioner like the Matrix Biolage HydraSource range.
As a L’Oreal salon, we stock and sell lots of amazing products including Matrix Biolage.
Ditch the crap
Not an easy request we know, but booze, fags and coffee are all nutrient-poor and damage the hair and body.
Food full of vitamins and minerals support healthy hair. Ot try a hair supplement like Vitabiotics Perfectil.
Get a trim
Cutting off split ends and having a fresh cut can not only make you look and feel great, it gets rid of damage and helps new hair to grow.
Book your appointment by calling 01865 553725 or click on the ‘book a haircut’ button, below.