We’ve let our unruly brows run riot in lockdown, so an eyebrow shape is top of the list when salons reopen – it’s something many of us are looking forward to. Some of us have taken matters into our own hands, getting pretty good at shaping our brows (or doing just enough to keep the monobrow at bay). Now is the perfect time to put down the tweezers, leave the wax strips to one … [Read more...] about Growing out your eyebrows ahead of salons reopening? Here are 3 things that will help
How to prepare for your first waxing appointment back at the salon
What should I do if the hair is too long? Remember, your hair should be no less than a quarter of an inch long. If it’s too long, Sofia suggests giving it a trim, “make sure you leave about 1 cm of growth though, to make sure the wax can pick the hairs up”. If you’re not confident trimming it yourself (it can be trickier than you think), your therapist can do this for you … [Read more...] about How to prepare for your first waxing appointment back at the salon
#NoMoreNoShows: It’s time to show up for hair and beauty
#NoMoreNoShows “No shows”, where someone books an appointment but doesn’t turn up on the day, without letting the salon know in advance – have been a problem in the industry for some time. In fact, reports state that 33.7% of people have “no-showed” at some point. The hair and beauty industry is struggling. The industry needs our support more than ever before. We’re … [Read more...] about #NoMoreNoShows: It’s time to show up for hair and beauty
Everything you need to know about getting a colour correction (when the box dye goes wrong)
What is a colour correction service? A colour correction helps with three things; when the shade of your hair is either too light or too dark, there are unwanted tones or the colour is patchy. “This could be a small tweak, a drastic change or when a box dye has gone wrong,” Natalie explains, “there are usually a few different steps involved, compared to a normal colour … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about getting a colour correction (when the box dye goes wrong)
This is what you should book if your roots are really, really bad (it might be different to your usual)
You might need to book something different from your usual “To put it simply, the length of any colour appointment will have to be extended to compensate for the root re-growth,” Carly points out. When you’re booking your appointment you should err on the side of caution, opting for the treatment that gives your stylist the most time – “It’s better to have more time to … [Read more...] about This is what you should book if your roots are really, really bad (it might be different to your usual)