Redken Extreme CAT

Apparently my hair is really dry and my hairdresser seems to think it was mainly due to a lack of protein in my hair.
 This she says, can be caused by a number of factors including diet, and the fact that I have my hair highlighted.
She recommended a product made by Redken which helps to restore the Protein in your hair.

Now for the science....
It includes fortifying ingredients which help give protective shine, structural repair and the proteins penetrate deep into the hair giving internal strength.
The natural lipids help resurface the hair making the cuticles smooth and shiny.

Its so easy to use this product.
After shampooing your hair towel dry to get most of the moisture out and then spritz all over the hair.
 Gently comb through the hair with a wide toothed comb and leave for 3-5 minutes and then rinse out.
Finish with your normal conditioner.
 If im short of time I will spray some into my conditioner in my hand and massage it in together and then rinse.


After I blow dried my hair it was super soft and really glossy. It never really looks glossy being blonde and normally dry but I could instantly feel the difference and a few people commented on how soft and full my hair looked.

 

This product can be used up to three times a week or just as an intensive treatment when you need it.

150ml retails for £16 in the UK.
Check out www.redken.co.uk for more information

Let me know if you know of any other great products for dry hair.

Post written by Stacey Oakes. 
Pixiwoo Make-up Course Coordinator.

Gielly Green Haircut Experience!

After our recent blog post reviewing the Gielly Green repair shampoo and hair mask (which you can read here), We were lucky enough to be invited into the salon for a cut and blow dry! We sent lovely London based girlie, Kate Gowing.

Kate reports, I went last week and was really excited to see what they would do with my lifeless and very flat hair, and I am thrilled with the finished look - my hair has been given a whole new level of vitality and femininity.

The salon - based on George Street - is gorgeous and chic, spacious with a luxury interior, giving it a sophisticated vibe. Upon arrival I was greeted by really friendly staff, one of whom kindly showed me around the salon. The salon not only offers hairdressing, but also includes beauty rooms with an array of treatments available. Gielly Green has also recently made the addition of a Shavata Brow Studio and Lash Lounge which is very exciting, with threading, tints, lashes and so on available. So your trip to the salon can transform you in an abundance of ways!

I had my hair cut by the amazing Fred Gielly, who is without a doubt the nicest guy I have met in the business and it was a real pleasure to have my hair cut by him. Before the cut, I went through the shampoo/conditioner/head massage process (which almost made me fall asleep) using the gloriously smelling Gielly Green products, this was a lovely experience in itself, and in fact I was lying down having this done which made it extra comfy and enjoyable! 

I was a little unsure of how I wanted my hair cut but I knew I wanted more body and life to it, so I let Fred work his magic and sat watching the transformation. I was so thrilled with the outcome, with the addition of layers and a fringe cut in, my hair had so much more bounce and volume to it, exactly what I wanted. 

The way my hair was blow dried was something I thought I could never achieve at home, but after my cut the salon told me that Fred had posted a 'how to' YouTube video about creating the perfect blow dry - excellent. You can see the video along with lots more hints, tips and information about the salon here.

Loved, loved, loved every aspect of my time in this welcoming and warm salon. Anyone living or passing by London should definitely check it out. I know I will be going back!

For prices and more information check out -

http://www.giellygreen.co.uk/

Post written by Kate Gowing

Gielly Green Boutique Collection

Gielly Green is one of the most notable hair salon’s in the heart of London, based in the famous Marylebone High Street known for it’s string of luxury salons.

The salon opened in 2008 and since then has seen the launch of their Boutique Collection of natural hair products. The products are full of natural oils, minerals and vitamins to keep hair healthy and nourished. It’s also important, and highly note worthy to mention that Gielly Green products do not contain any carcinogens, parobens or synthetic fragrances.

For the last few weeks, I have continually been using a combination of the Repair Shampoo, and then when my hair needs it (every few washes) the Repair Mask, and have been really impressed with the results. It's exactly what my hairs needs, and in a short space of time has brought my hair and scalp back to life and full health. The shampoo is great for any of you who frequently straighten your hair, or use heat appliances, as well as restoring hair from the effects of the sun or from chemical damage from products like peroxide. Only a small amount of product (in relation to hair amount) is needed for the hair to lather up well and it rinses out quickly. Hair is left instantly softer and healthier, and I found that with this shampoo the hair remains fresh for a good couple of days. After a few weeks, with the combination of the hair mask, my hair was stronger, glossier and generally felt in better condition. 

The mask, in it’s sleek packaging is a great boost for any thirsty hair. It penetrates the hair so efficiently and combats dullness and makes it totally rejuvenated and revitalised with its magic combination of oil, mud and minerals. I have been popping it on in the shower and leaving it for a good ten minutes, which I find sufficient, Gielly Green recommend leaving it on overnight for amazing results – this is my next venture! Both of the products smell amazing too, the scent is not too overpowering and is quite a fresh and floral smell, which is right up my street. Both the mask and the shampoo come in 200ml sizes, and after using them for several weeks, I’m just under half way through which is not too bad going. The shampoo retails at £16, and the mask at £29.50, which is worth the investment for luxurious hair care in my opinion.

Get them in the salon or online at http://shop.giellygreen.com along with the all the other products from the Gielly Green Boutique Collection and to take a peek at the salon itself.

Inspiration...

I haven't been around much over the past week as my internet isn't working...but all should be fixed by Monday and shall be back! But for now just a little inspiration post.. some old, some new and some a little random! What do you think? 

Source: Pinterest

Love...

Hair Styling Inspiration...

 

 

I am doing a photo shoot next week as part of my current project to showcase my print designs on garments so I have been looking for inspiration for the hair for my models. I love plaits and would love to do something very feminine.

Source: Various

How to volumise your hair

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