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		<title>Questions your Stylist should ask you</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>So, you are thinking of finding a new hairstylist? This can be a really big move, and like any new relationship it can require an amount of &#8220;getting to know&#8221; each other.</strong></p>
<p>It is vital for your stylist to consult with you before they ever put a scissors and comb to your hair. By learning about your lifestyle, schedule and personal style, your stylist can give you a hairstyle that will work best with your everyday life. With this in mind we have compiled a short checklist of questions we believe will lead to you having a greater feeling of confidence in your new stylist and ultimately resulting in a fabulous new look.</p>
<p><strong>What do you do for a living?</strong><br />
This question can tell if you are required to dress more formally or casually or if you are required to have your hair done each morning for work.</p>
<p><strong>What is your personal style?</strong><br />
Suits, jeans, tracksuit etc. This will give your stylist an extra insight.</p>
<p><strong>Do you participate in an activity/go to the gym?</strong><br />
This question may help in deciding the level of manageability required for your style. We believe it is very important to understand how to manage gym hair, things like how often to shampoo and what products to use.</p>
<p><strong>How often do you like to get your hair cut? How often do you wash and blow dry your hair? Do you have the time and patience to style your hair the way it was cut to be styled?</strong><br />
We believe it is every stylists duty to take the time to give guidance on how to blow dry and style their new look, what styling products to use and even the type of brush to use. Also, this will give the stylist an indication of how much time you are willing to devote to your styling rituals.</p>
<p><strong>What type of styling tools do you have or are comfortable using?</strong><br />
This question will give your stylist an insight into the styling rituals etc. you are comfortable with and how much educating you may need to be able to manage your style at home.</p>
<p><strong>What do you love about your hair?</strong><br />
This question helps your stylist understand your preferences and ensures that your stylists recommendations are in line with your goals.</p>
<p><strong>What do you not love about your hair?</strong><br />
This question is a great way for your stylist to read how open to change you might be. This and the previous question are very helpful when asked together as this will give your stylist a great understanding of how you feel about the positive and the negative feelings you may have about your hair.</p>
<p><strong>How open to change are you?</strong><br />
So, on the back of the two previous questions, this question will help your stylist understand how far he/she can go with creative recommendations, after all your stylist does not want to scare the living daylights out of you.</p>
<p>When you have a consultation with your stylist the object of the exercise from the stylists perspective is to gather as much relevant information so as to make informed suggestions/recommendations. Your stylists aim should be to create a sense of confidence within you about their ability to create that new look and ensure that you leave that chair feeling you are best equipped to re create your new style at home.</p>
<p>Now that you know what your stylist should be asking you, go on click on my appointment diary and make that appointment, alternatively contact me to make a suitable appointment for my complimentary consultation and free skin test.</p>
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		<title>Some things your stylist should tell you</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all want great hair and the foundation for all great hair [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>We all want great hair and the foundation for all great hair styles begins with the cut.</strong></p>
<p>You may sit with your stylist armed with photo&#8217;s from magazines, pictures from your mobile and great descriptives of what you want your hairstyle to look like, but are your expectations for that new hair style in keeping with what your hair can actually do? Does that celeb style that you are mad about match up to the amount of time and effort that you are willing to spend on your hair? Here are some points to consider and points that your stylist won&#8217;t always but really should discuss with you before the chop.</p>
<p><strong>Great Hair Takes Work, Sorry</strong><br />
On some level if you want your hair to look good its going to take some work. Unless of course you have perfect hair, with great body, beautiful thickness, bouncy curls, ie. no imperfections then I&#8217;m sorry but you will need to do some degree of work to achieve that magazine look. Ps. the above mentioned &#8220;perfect hair&#8221; doesn&#8217;t really exist.</p>
<p><strong>Warts and All</strong><br />
Celebrities have the same issues as you when it comes to their hair, fine, frizzy, oily etc. Where they differ is that they are normally surrounded by teams of hairstylists, they use extensions, hair pieces, wigs, top of the range hair products and processes that cost a fortune. Unless you have lottery style money and willing to spend it you cant realistically expect celeb. perfect hair everyday. Ps. Alternatively marry a hairdresser.</p>
<p><strong>You Want Wash and Go Hair? Ha Ha!</strong><br />
Truthfully, there are not too many people in the world with the luxury of wash and go hair unless of course you want to perm it curly? Many people may look like they do (like your work colleague whose hair stays perfect all day), but Newsflash! They have to work on it. They will invariably have regular hair cuts, have discovered the correct shampoo, will be using product and will have tried different styling techniques till they hit the jackpot. Ps. we all secretly hate the &#8220;oh I just wash my hair and go&#8221; and it stays perfect all day long girl. That&#8217;s allowed.</p>
<p><strong>Products? What Products?</strong><br />
If you don&#8217;t want to use product in your hair here&#8217;s my tip &#8220;lower your expectations&#8221;. Have you ever noticed your stylist not using product in your hair during your haircut/blowdry? If you are still using yellow pack or thrift products ie. not professional, its time to actually find out why professional products are so superior and will actually aid in achieving the salon look. Ps. Professional products are brilliant and will give you a whole new appreciation for your hair. Check out my products page, I work exclusively with the brilliant Alfaparf Milano styling and homecare products.</p>
<p><strong>And Following On From That</strong><br />
Just because you are using product, it doesn&#8217;t mean you are using them right. If you are one of these ladies that has been using the same product you used 10 years ago (you don&#8217;t have to admit it out loud) its time for a change. When you and your stylist next meet ask their advice, ask them to show you how to use the product and how much to use. Ps. Your stylist should be doing this without being asked.</p>
<p><strong>Embrace Change</strong><br />
If you have a new style but invariably end up blow drying it the way you always have, newsflash! you will in all probability not be happy with the end result. It will probably end up looking like it always did or worse. A haircut is is just the foundation for that great look. Styling is key. Ask your stylist for advice and a practical demonstration on properly styling that new look. Ps. Your stylist should offer this advice without being asked.</p>
<p><strong>If At First You Don&#8217;t Succeed</strong><br />
Practice makes perfect. Try new things with your hair and retry them when you don&#8217;t get them right the first time. Trust me, even hairstylists have a hard time blow drying their own hair and it takes some skill to learn to curl/straighten your hair with hot irons. Rome wasn&#8217;t built in a day. Ps. Neither is great hair.</p>
<p><strong>Only Dream When You’re Sleeping</strong><br />
Have real expectations with your hair. If you are only willing to spend 5 minutes styling your hair when it really needs 20 minutes, then expect it to look that way. Ask your stylist to help in choosing a look that matches the level of effort that you are prepared to give and that also matches up with your hair&#8217;s texture. Ps. Your stylist should offer this advice at the consultation stage anyway.</p>
<p><strong>The Long and the Short of it!</strong><br />
The more hair you have, the more time it will take to style it. Which can be a real drag if you are one of those people who are &#8220;blessed&#8221; with gloriously thick hair. Its just a truth you have to accept. Ps. You are the stylist dream blow dry last thing Saturday evening.</p>
<p><strong>Acceptance</strong><br />
A stylists chair is not a time machine. Hair changes over time as we age, just like our skin and our rear ends. It sucks, but we can only realistically work with the present condition of your hair. As much as you would love your hair to look the way it did 15 or 20 years ago, you will be much happier if you work with what you have, at the present moment, instead of focusing on what you once had. Ps. At least you wont have to resort to the comb over look.</p>
<p><strong>Your Stylist is not Happy Unless you are Happy</strong><br />
Your stylist genuinely wants you to look and feel good. You represent their talent, experience, skill and their good name. We honestly stress about your hair and we want you to feel good about it. We want you to love it, to tell your friends about it and to come back in 6 weeks with enthusiasm about it. If you don&#8217;t love it, tell your stylist about it. And if you do love it please feel free to tell your stylist this too. Ps. We love referrals.</p>
<p>Feeling the urge to get your hair cut now ? Go on, click on my appointment diary to get that appointment or alternatively contact me to arrange a suitable appointment for my complimentary consultation and free skin test.</p>
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		<title>Choosing the right Hair Stylist</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Picture the scene, you catch your reflection in a shop window as [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Picture the scene, you catch your reflection in a shop window as you pass by, you notice that your hair looks like its in need of an overhaul and there and then you decide to drop into the next salon you pass.</strong></p>
<p>We have all been there, haven&#8217;t we? Acted on impulse and regretted it. You walk out of that salon with what you feel is the worst hairstyle ever. All you want to do is race home and wash your hair again and try make your hair obey your dryer and brush as you swear that you will never act on impulse again.</p>
<p><strong>So the question is &#8220;How do you choose the right hairstylist&#8221;?</strong><br />
With todays technologies such as the internet, social media sites and access to reviews at your fingertips and with hairstylists using the same media to reach out to prospective clients, finding a hairstylist that you can trust and build a relationship with is not as frustrating as it might once have been. Whether you are looking for someone new because you are new in town or you are just feeling that your last stylist had stopped giving you the style or service you deserve, here are a few of my tips for choosing that new hairstylist and getting that new look and service you crave.</p>
<p><strong>Word of Mouth</strong><br />
I&#8217;m a great believer that the best place to find a great hairstylist is from the people around you. Ask your friends, family, acquaintances, the people you work with or even strangers. The key is that you ask people whose hair you like and would love to copy. People love to talk about their hair and if they love their hairstylist, they want to show his/her work off. Also, hairstylists love referrals so be sure to let the stylist know when you visit who it was that referred you to them.</p>
<p><strong>Social Media</strong><br />
Facebook, Twitter and google have changed the way we live our lives in so many ways and finding a referral for a hairstylist could be seen as one of these. Within a matter of minutes you can reach out to hundreds of people in your area simply by asking the question to the people you connect with online. As I said before, people like to talk about their hair and the stylist that gave them their style. If they love their hairstylist they will give you their name and refer you. In moments you can have their name, phone number, website and Facebook address. And by the same token they won&#8217;t recommend someone they have not been delighted with.</p>
<p><strong>Review</strong><br />
If you are not getting the results you want from the people you know, or perhaps you are new to the city and don&#8217;t know that many people, check out websites that offer reviews. These sites offer information about each business such as websites, phone numbers and Facebook pages as well as reviews by people that have used the services of the hair salon or stylist.</p>
<p><strong>Online Scheduling Websites</strong><br />
Another great resource for those who cant (or don&#8217;t want to) ask people they know is to check out online scheduling websites that hairstylists utilise. Online scheduling can be a great perk to choosing a new stylist. You wont have to make an awkward phone call and you can schedule your appointment at any time of the day or night. Not only can you search for a stylist in your area, many online scheduling programmes feature reviews from the stylist current clients, a portfolio of photos of their work and price lists.</p>
<p><strong>Search</strong><br />
Sometimes research is the best way to go, check out google, bing and yahoo search engines, and input the key things you are looking for in your stylist. Are they mobile? Are they colour specialists? Do they work with curly hair? Do they specialise in short hair or do they do up-styling and bridal work?</p>
<p>I hope this guide has given you some important insights and will point you in the right direction when choosing your new stylist. Why not start right here and click on my appointment diary and make that appointment or alternatively contact me to arrange a suitable appointment for my complimentary consultation and free skin test .</p>
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		<title>When to cut your Hair</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Knowing how often to cut your hair has a lot to do [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Knowing how often to cut your hair has a lot to do with the hopes and expectations you have from your hairstyle.</strong><br />
By this I mean, the length and shape of your hairstyle as some styles and lengths will require more frequent maintenance to show that style off to its best and minimise the amount of work required to achieve this. You must also take into consideration the degree to which your hair is exposed to heat styling, chemical processing and even growing your current hairstyle out to a longer look. Fact &#8211; hair grows at an average rate of half an inch a month.</p>
<p><strong>Long Hair</strong><br />
If your hair is long and you want to keep it long, it is very important to get regular trims in order to keep your long hair looking healthy. Long hair is obviously older the further down the hair you go and like anything that ages the older your hair gets the more fragile it becomes. Long hair is more susceptible to breakage, appearing thinner and split ends. If you colour or highlight your hair it is even more exposed to potential damage. Long hair should be cut every 6 to 10 weeks. Tip &#8211; Be specific with your hairstylist when getting your hair cut. If you would like your hair to grow longer, ask your stylist to trim a half inch or less off the ends. Bear in mind that this request should be based on the fact that you are trimming your hair regularly and the ends are well maintained. If you want to maintain the same length you will need to trim it by an equivalent amount to the growth since last trim.</p>
<p><strong>Medium Length</strong>The same rules generally apply for medium length as they do for long hair. Regular haircuts at 8 to 10 week intervals are very important to keep your shape and maintain a healthy appearance.</p>
<p><strong>Short Hair</strong><br />
If you already have a short hair style you will be very aware that it appears to grow out quickly. Short hairstyles should be cut every 6 to 8 weeks if you want to maintain and manage your style to its maximum. As previously mentioned if you are considering growing out your short look into a new longer style its important that you have a clear understanding with your stylist as to your goals.</p>
<p><strong>Chemically Processed Hair</strong><br />
If you colour, highlight, perm or chemically straighten your hair on a regular basis you may notice that your hair needs to be trimmed more frequently. Chemical processes can cause dryness that needs addressing with specific home care and cutting.</p>
<p><strong>Growing Your Hair Out</strong><br />
Many people make the mistake of not getting their hair cut regularly when trying to grow their hair. The reality is that say you leave your hair for 6 months without cutting and its grown 3 inches in this time, the probability is that when you visit your stylist you may potentially need to remove the majority of this growth because of damage, split ends and dryness. Let me put you straight on this situation. Lets say your hair grows an inch and you remove a half inch, your hair is still a half inch longer than your last trim. What you gain from this process is more manageability of your growing out hairstyle and ensuring the avoidance of split ends and damage. It may appear to take a bit longer to achieve your target length but you get their with healthier and more manageable hair.</p>
<p>I hope this guide has proved helpful to you in setting up your own haircutting schedule and has avoided the urge to want to pull your hair out. Thinking about it?<br />
Go on, click on my appointment diary to make that appointment or contact me to arrange a suitable appointment for my complimentary consultation and free skin test.</p>
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		<title>Bouncy Curls</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you have visions of big bouncy curls? Time not on your [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>So you have visions of big bouncy curls? Time not on your side for a visit to the salon? Well fear not, here are my tips to help you curl like a professional and keep the look.</strong></p>
<p>Preparation is key. Equipment wise you will need, a ghd/curling wand/curling irons, depending on your preferred curl result. Sectioning grips, to keep unworked hair out of your way, double pronged hair clips (the silver ones) to secure curled hair in place while cooling down. A wide tooth comb and a bristle/paddle brush.</p>
<p>Product wise you will need, a heat protective spray, curl setting spray/hairspray. Choose either ceramic or tourmaline irons for the job, these are better than chrome as you will get even heat distribution, frizz control and a tool that is healthier for your hair. Chrome will be less expensive, but are not recommended. You may notice your curls fall, frizz, and you may notice your hair becomes fragile after using a chrome tool.</p>
<p>Choose the right size tool for the job. The barrel size on your curling iron will make a big difference to the result. Smaller diameter curling irons (1&#8243; or smaller) create smaller curls. Larger curling irons (1.5&#8243; or larger) will create larger curls/waves. Try getting an iron with interchangeable heads ie. differing diameters.<br />
The length of your hair in relation to the size of the curling iron will make a huge difference in the amount/size curl you will achieve. The more times you can wrap your hair around the barrel, the more curl you will achieve.</p>
<p>Prepare your hair properly. For those that can&#8217;t get your curls to hold, this is usually the step that&#8217;s often neglected/missed. If you are intending to curl you hair immediately after shampooing and drying your hair it is important that you choose the right products, use a mousse, gel or curl enhancing cream prior to drying your hair as these products will ensure you get more hold from your curls. Use a heat protector, curl setting spray/hairspray on each section before curling to help set your curls and to protect from the heat of the irons.</p>
<p><strong>How to curl loose waves</strong><br />
I recommend clipping all of your dried hair except for a 2&#8243; section at the nape of your neck. This will allow you to curl small sections, working your way up the head. Comb through each small section of hair, mist with a setting spray/hairspray and then wrap the hair around the barrel of a large curling iron. Hold the curl for 10-20 seconds, release the curl and then clip the curl in place with a double pronged clip. Continue until your entire head is curled. Allow the curls to cool completely before un clipping them, this may take between 10-20 minutes. For that beachy look use your fingers to style and for a more romantic look brush curls through gently.</p>
<p><strong>How to curl smaller bouncier curls</strong><br />
The technique for smaller bouncier curls is much the same as curling soft waves except you will want to use a smaller curling iron. Remember, smaller sections will create more curls. Follow the same directions as above making sure you don&#8217;t un clip your curls until the hair has cooled. Style by separating the curls with your fingers, a brush, or a wide tooth comb.</p>
<p><strong>Summary tips</strong><br />
Make sure your hair is 100% dry before curling. Wet or damp hair should never be curled with a hot tool. Wet/damp hair wont hold a curl well and it can cause damage to your hair. Clip formed curls into place with your double pronged clips. I highly recommend getting the double pronged clips. They are very versatile, inexpensive and easy to use. Allow curls to fully cool before styling. Style with the right tools to achieve your desired result. Finger styling and using a wide tooth comb will result in a piecey textured look, while brushing your curls out will give you softer curls and waves. Try alternating the way you wrap your curls on the curling iron. Wrapping the curls forward or backwards can give you a completely different look. Experiment with the way you wrap your curls to achieve the result you are looking for.<br />
Practice makes perfect. If you don&#8217;t get the exact look you were looking for, don&#8217;t give up. It can take a bit of practice to get beautiful curls. Even the professionals practise a lot before getting it right.</p>
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		<title>Faceshapes for Hair</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2014 09:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing like a new hair style to boost your self [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>There is nothing like a new hair style to boost your self confidence, but before you book that next hair appointment make sure you know what styles suit your face shape and what to avoid.</strong></p>
<p>Most women have a reasonable idea of their face shape but here I want to give you some indicators to recognise. Need some inspiration? Check out my guide and make the transformation that much easier, no tape measure required.</p>
<p><strong>Oblong shaped Face</strong><br />
If your face is long and slender and about the same width at the forehead to just below the cheekbones, you have an oblong shaped face. Styles that help widen your face such as a chin length bob and a wispy fringe work well. Avoid long straight hair which can drag your face down. If you love longer hair styles ask for a style that is longer at the back but shorter around the face, layers that fall level with the chin or collarbone work best.</p>
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<p><strong>Round shaped Face</strong><br />
If you have a wide face, a rounded chin hairline and cheeks you have a round shaped face. Soft graduated layers will make your face appear slimmer and styles with height and fullness at the crown will give the illusion of a narrower face. Fringes can work well too, but make sure to go for a long wispy styled one swept across the forehead. Avoid styles that make the face seem rounder such as bouncy curls, short cuts or one length blunt styles.</p>
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<p><strong>Square shaped face</strong><br />
If you have a wide face with an angular jawline and square hairline you have a square shaped face. Large bouncy curls are great for softening the angular features of a square face. A side swept fringe or wearing longer hair over one shoulder will help create diagonal movement to further minimise squareness. Long choppy layers that start at the chin will also help soften a strong jawline. Avoid chin length bobs and straight cut fringes that accentuate the strong lines of your face.</p>
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<p><strong>Heart shaped face</strong><br />
If your face is wide at the eyes and narrows at the jawline with a more prominent pointed chin you have a heart shaped face. Textured chin length hair with flicks out or sweeping fringes will draw attention to your cheekbones and eyes and away from your chin. Shoulder length hair with wispy layers also work well. Avoid shorter cuts that draw attention to the upper head such as blunt fringes and harsh choppy layers.</p>
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<p><strong>Oval shaped face</strong><br />
If the length of your face is about one and a half times its width you have an oval shaped face. Most styles suit an oval shaped face. Elfin short, long and flowing, straight and curly, you can wear them all. Straight cut fringes, layered styles and wavy for body are great for longer faces. Avoid anything that elongates the face such as dead straight long hair or short layers that add height to the top of your head.</p>
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<p>I hope this guide has given you that extra information you may have needed to encourage you to brush away the old style and embrace the new. Thinking about it?<br />
Go on, click on my appointment diary to make that appointment or contact me to arrange a suitable appointment for my complimentary consultation and free skin test.</p>
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		<title>Tired of the Frizz?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2014 08:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>So you want to wear your hair big? Well here is my guide to wearing your hair high and mighty.</strong></p>
<p>Lets start with our equipment checklist. Why? Well if you don&#8217;t get the drying aspect right you make the job so much harder for yourself.</p>
<p>1. A good hairdryer is essential, your stylist can recommend one for you. Professional hairdryers dry quicker, give you more control, make it easier to get frizz control and help eliminate static.</p>
<p>2. Diffuser — Particularly if you have wavy/curly hair. A diffuser attachment is a great way to give your hair a little oomph! A diffuser is designed to circulate the airflow to a wider area giving your hair time to wave/curl as you scrunch your hair dry. Its a great way to encourage waves and curl.</p>
<p>3. Curling irons/wand ghd — Adding curls/waves to your hair will give you width and height. On short hair you can use your irons to create tonged curls, on medium and longer hair you can use your wand/ghd to create softer waves/curls for bang on trend looks.</p>
<p>4. Vent brush — Use a vent brush when blow drying your hair from damp. A vent brush is designed to allow the air from your hairdryer to circulate around the hair, blowing through the brush and creating body and bounce in a controlled manner.</p>
<p>5. A big round brush — Will always make getting root lift and bounce into your blow dry much easier. Rolling your brush up and down the length of your hair as you are drying it will encourage more volume.</p>
<p>6. Heated rollers — Always good for fine lacklustre hair and a must for the girls on weekends away. Wind them into dry hair, go do your makeup for the night out. Once they have cooled down unwind them, then run your fingers through the lengths for root lift and lots of bounce.</p>
<p>7. A backcombing brush/comb — Essential for becoming a true volumised diva.</p>
<p><strong>Ok, now we have our styling tools lets talk about a few products that will make your styling even easier still.</strong></p>
<p>Shampoo — A shampoo and conditioner specifically designed to help create volume is a great place to start (particularly for fine hair), we recommend Semi Di Lino volume by Alfaparf Milano.</p>
<p>Mousse/thickening spray/volumising spray — These give brilliant volume when added to damp hair before drying. They coat the hair shaft giving a thicker appearance when blow dried. They will also lift the roots giving your style root boost, volume and excellent hold. We recommend mousse&#8217;s/sprays/volume gel from the Semi Di Lino range by Alfaparf Milano.</p>
<p>Hairspray — never ever be without hairspray. It doesn&#8217;t matter what trick you are using to big up your hair, if you don&#8217;t hold it in place its all going to count for nothing. Be careful not to overdo it though, as over use of any product can weigh the hair down, removing all that body. There are numerous hairsprays/fixing sprays/shine sprays worth using and we recommend checking out the Semi Di Lino range by Alfaparf Milano for one that suits you.</p>
<p><strong>So now we are all tooled up here are our final tips to make your big hair day as long lasting as possible.</strong></p>
<p>Towel dry your hair until it is damp rather than wet, do this without being too vigorous. If you blow dry from really wet you run the risk of blow drying volume out of your lock.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t apply too much product. Too much (especially the wrong product) especially on fine hair can make the hair heavy, dragging your style down. Be sparing when adding product, add little by little and in time you will quickly discover the ideal amount of product to use.</p>
<p>Make sure your hair is completely dry after the blow drying. Damp roots or damp mid lengths/ends will pull the hair down and undo all the volume you have been creating.<br />
Practise the art of root massage. This can be very helpful when you are on a night out and you want to give your hair a quick oomph. Pop to the loo, flip your hair over your head and massage your fingertips into the root area. Flip your hair back again and arrange the hair for that extra oomph.</p>
<p>Change your parting — It seems super simple and it is&#8230;moving your parting from one side to the other will instantly give you root lift at the front, leaving your hair lifted and thicker looking.</p>
<p>Dry shampoo/hair powder — Dry shampoo used on those days when you really only have five minutes to spare can give your hair a thicker look. Apply and brush out and you will see added volume. Hair powder added to dry roots and backcombed give great volume or sprinkle on mid-lengths and ends for matt texture.</p>
<p>Backcombing — Learn the trick to backcombing/brushing for the purpose of creating root lift. Working section by section hold the hair vertically then push your comb/brush from below your holding hand right down to the roots. Depending on the height/volume desired you may want to repeat this more than the once. Repeat the process on all other sections required.</p>
<p>Finally, you may want to consider the actual hairstyle you have. Is it allowing you get the maximum volume you desire?<br />
A consultation should be complimentary. If you chat to your stylist about trying a style that will help thicken up your locks he/she will probably suggest layers. Layers encourage movement and texture in your mid-lengths and ends which in turn, makes your hair look thicker and healthier, especially if styled with movement. Adding colour to your hair can help boost volume. If you have never coloured your hair before, consider adding some high/low lights or even an all over colour. The colour will plump up the middle of the hair leaving you with thicker looking hair.</p>
<p>I hope this has given you the necessary to help create that big look, but even if it has why not consider pampering yourself at home? Go on, click on my appointment diary and treat yourself, alternatively contact me to arrange a suitable appointment for my complimentary consultation and free skin test.</p>
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		<title>2014 Colour Trends</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2014 08:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Colouring your hair can be amazing. It can turn dull, mousey hair into a shimmering, glossy new you.</strong></p>
<p>Depending on what process you choose, you can alter your hair shade by 3 tones comfortably in one sitting, giving you a dramatically changed look in one day. With only a few practical rules to follow your hair colour world could change forever&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>TOP TIPS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Skin Test</strong> You shouldn&#8217;t ignore the fact that colouring your hair involves applying chemicals to your scalp (highlights excluded)! NEVER do this without having a skin test done 48 hours beforehand, adverse reactions to hair colour can be extremely serious.</p>
<p><strong>Hair Condition</strong> Your colour results will depend on your hair&#8217;s condition. Dry, damaged and therefore porous hair absorbs colour faster, therefore you may no get the full benefit of your new tones/shade and colour may fade faster. We always recommend that your homecare regime should incorporate professionally prescribed shampoo and conditioners to address the condition and safeguard against colour fade.</p>
<p><strong>Sun Exposure</strong> Exposure to the sun will fade/lighten your colour no matter how you have coloured it. Protect your hair through the summer months with sun protection sprays/creams and where possible wear sun hats/bright scarves.</p>
<p><strong>Top Colour Options</strong><br />
Temporary – Comes in spray or mousse forms and washes away immediately.<br />
Semi – Usually lasts between 8-15 washes.<br />
Quasi – Usually lasts between 15-22 washes.<br />
Permanent – As you would imagine this colour is permanent and lasts until it&#8217;s either grown/cut out. This is the most suitable for hair that is 60% or more grey.<br />
Highlights – This involves much higher levels of lightening individual strands, weaves or slices of the hair. Also lasts until grown/cut out.</p>
<p><strong>Find Your Perfect Colour Match</strong><br />
Your Skin Tone – If you tend to go pink in the sun, you are likely to have cool skin tones, and if you go brown easily, then you are likely to have a warm skin tone.<br />
The Perfect Match – If you are pale skinned you should look to cool-toned colours like biscuit, beige, creamy tones and natural/neutral shades of brown, darker brown can work if the tone of the colour is very cool.<br />
If you have warm skin, warm based reds, coppers, copper gold and golden blondes look fab.<br />
Honey, caramel and cocoa bronzes look good on all skin types.<br />
Dark to Light – A top colourist will always check if it&#8217;s technically possible to get you blonde from brown without ruining the condition of your hair. If you have very pale skin, a dark to light transition could look great, but if you have very dark skin, a slightly warmer blonde may look better.<br />
No No&#8217;s – Copper paired with pinky skin can clash very badly, and very warm golden, coppery browns against mature skin can be very draining. Black hair against all skin tones can look very harsh unless 100% natural.</p>
<p><strong>GETTING THE PICTURE</strong><br />
Hairdressers are visual people and we work well with imagery, so bring us pictures. We wont think you are asking to look like a celeb, so don&#8217;t be embarrassed. Also, one persons idea of red maybe someone else&#8217;s idea of copper, so using pictures means that both you and the hairdresser are both talking about the same shade.<br />
Next time I will tell you all about maintaining that fabulous new colour, how to combat the dreaded colour fade, the perfect products to use, the ones to avoid and how to anti-age your hair.<br />
In the mean time, why not click on my appointment diary and make your next colour appointment or alternatively contact me to arrange my complimentary consultation and free skin test.<br />
P.S. All my new colour clients require a skin test before proceeding with colour services. This must be done a minimum of 48 hours before the service. It&#8217;s no big deal as I will call to you.</p>
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		<title>Wedding style</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2014 07:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aileen Cox Blundell]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Wedding]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[At Hair in the city we understand that your wedding day is [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>At Hair in the city we understand that your wedding day is the most important day of your life and we understand how everything needs to be just right for your special day.</strong></p>
<p>Planning your wedding can be very exciting but it can also become a little stressful, so that is why Hair in the city make it the number 1 priority to ensure your hair and makeup needs are taken care of so you can focus on other matters.</p>
<p>We would love nothing more than to pamper you in preparation for your big day. We can work out a programme that will ensure that you are relaxed for a wedding day to remember. This will begin with an initial free consultation*, where we can discuss your thoughts and ideas for yourself and your bridesmaids/flower girls and not forgetting mum&#8217;s. This free consultation* is designed to ensure that we are meeting your every need. The team are all highly skilled and experienced and can offer all the hair/beauty treatments a bride could possibly need for her big day. We can then arrange to call again at the appropriate time to do a full trial which we will offer at an attractively discounted price.</p>
<p>Finally, on the morning of your big day we will come to you and ensure that you, your bridesmaids/flower girls and mum/in law look absolutely amazing. So now that you know how passionate we feel, go on, contact us by phone/email to arrange your complimentary consultation*.</p>
<p>*This is not a trial.</p>
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