Five minute beach curls hair tutorial with actress Jessica Alba

We love this quick and easy hair video with Jessica Alba, courtesy of InStyle magazine. Why not try it this weekend?

May Day make up for a big night out

Are you heading out in Oxford for May Day? If so, we've got THE perfect big night out make-up look for you as demonstrated our fave Pixi Woo. 

Four ways to protect your hair from sun damage

INVEST IN SOME LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER

Comb a restorative leave-in conditioner L'Oréal Paris Ever Strong Break Proof lotion in wet hair, then throw it up into a bun to create a barrier from UV rays and keep hair hydrated. Buy it here.

PROTECT WITH A HYDRATING HAIR MASK

The sun’s rays are harsher in the summer, so even if you aren’t outside every day, your hair can still get damaged when you are. Use a hair mask like Lóreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Very Dry Hair Masque once a week to maintain moisture. Buy it here.

CUT BACK ON WASHING YOUR HAIR

The oil your hair naturally produces protects it from the sun, so you don’t want to over-wash during the warmer months. Instead of lathering up daily, use a dry shampoo like Batiste a couple times a week to give your hair a break. Buy it here.

SPRAY ON THE MOISTURE

Some styling products can give you those effortless beach hair waves. L'Oréal Paris Stylista The Beach Wave Mist Salt Spray creates texture while adding moisture back into the cuticle so your hair is less susceptible to the sun’s heat damage. Buy it here.

How to do the perfect winged eye liner (1 minute video)

We love this easy beauty trick for getting the perfect winged eyeliner. Tutorial created by legendary celebrity make up artist Charlotte Tilbury.

How to fake a golden glow (video)

Feeling a bit pasty and desperate to create that golden summer glow? This easy video by legendary make up artist Pixi Woo will help you fake a tanned face until the sun decides to come out.

How to choose a hair colour

When it comes to choosing the right hair colour for you, our colourists know the three elements that combined will create your perfect look...

1) Your complexion

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.

2) Your eyes

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.

3) Personal style

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.

Some lovely reviews we couldn't help sharing

We love hearing customer feedback, even the bad stuff (really!). It's always good to learn from people's comments and opinions, so let us know what we're doing right (and wrong) and we'll always do our best to provide you with the most premium service out there. 

Here are a few recent reviews left on our Facebook page that we could help sharing. Thanks guys!

How to cheat a natural healthy glow (after eating too much chocolate at Easter!)

If you’re worried about eating too much chocolate this Easter weekend, we have the perfect make-up tutorial for you from the brilliant Pixi Woo. Check out how to get that ‘healthy glow’ in her brilliant video. (10 mins)

Easter opening hours

We are open on Good Friday but almost fully booked so will only be taking walk-ins. We will be closed over the weekend and on Bank Holiday Monday but back open as usual on Tuesday morning (having been rolled into the salon after eating ALL the chocolate!!). Book your next appointment with us by calling 01865 553725 or fill in our contact form to book a time.