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OLAPLEX 4 - BOND MAINTENANCE SHAMPOO

We use this at the salon all the time as part of any in-salon OLAPLEX treatment that we do and the best thing is it's available for you to use at home too.  No. 4 THE SHAMPOO (TAKE HOME) It’s VEGAN and isn’t tested on animals and it’s also Sulphate FREE. Due to the fact it contains Coconut Oil it will lava really well therefore you only require a very small amount.  • No. 4 is applied to wet hair. • You then shampoo the hair twice, this will add moisture, strength and allow y...

LOREAL PROFESSIONNEL METAL DETOX

We’ve all tend to over indulge at Christmas and January and February are the best month for detoxing and starting the year afresh.   Our bodies are not the only thing that need detoxing in January, our hair does too! Metals inside the hair fibres interact with the oxidant during a colour service which can lead to breakage and a less reliable colour result.   METAL DETOX is a revolutionary service from L’Oreal Professionnel that Neutralises the metal deposits in your hair befor...

OLAPLEX 0 - INTENSIVE BOND BUILDING HAIR TREATMENT

OLAPLEX 0 is an Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment that is specially designed for home use. It is the equivalent of No 1 & 2 (which is in-salon) only but isn’t as highly concentrated.  OLAPLEX 0 is a great home preparation treatment for someone who is wanting to get their hair ready for a big colour service and can be done 2-3 times per week. For maximum results it's designed to be used in conjunction with OLAPLEX No.3 Hair Perfector....

OUR NEW COLOUR SCHEME FOR 2022

Over the festive season we’ve decided to have a little brand re-vamp.  We are sticking to our traditional colour scheme of Grey, Lime and White but we’ve added a few accent colours to bright us up a little bit.  We’ve now introduced a Petrol Blue and Peony Pink that will enhance our existing colour pallet.   Our website will be receiving a little mini make over shortly also to incorporate our new colour scheme going forward.  So, in future when you scroll...

WHAT IS BLUE MONDAY?

Today is officially known as BLUE MONDAY....  It's supposedly the saddest day of the year due to a combination of bad weather, long nights and the lingering aftermath of the recent Christmas festivities. In addition to this, the fact is, most of us have already broken our New Year’s resolutions and are generally feeling a little bit fed up which is probably how Blue Monday got its name! There are lots of things to help us through this day and here’s a few ideas for you to try: Why not m...

AVOCADOS AND YOUR HAIR

We already know avocado tastes good in Asian cuisine and salads. However, it has a range of healthy features not everyone is aware of: for example, using avocado for hair can greatly improve the look of your locks. Avocado, with all its Vitamin E, is a powerhouse for hair growth as this compound improves blood circulation and therefore helps the hair follicles work more efficiently. Avocados contain natural oils (good fats) and Biotin. The oils do wonders for dehydrated hair whilst the vitamins ...

OLAPLEX 3 - HAIR PERFECTOR

This treatment is to be done at home following your in-salon treatment of No. 1 & 2.  No. 3 has been designed to maintain No.1 & 2 in the cortex, cuticle and medulla of the hair. It keeps the bonds well protected.  No. 3 is not a conditioner it is an at home treatment that reduces breakage and visibly strengthens hair.  Improving it’s look and feel.  Use BEFORE shampoo and conditioner on towel dried hair as a 10-minute treatment. • No.3 stops working once t...

OLAPLEX GIFT VOUCHERS

We are so pleased to be able to offer these beautiful OLAPLEX Gift Vouchers just in time for Christmas… OLAPEX is the most amazing product that does wonders for your hair.   It repairs/protects/give shine and strengthens your hair working internally to give you the best results possible.   We have lots of wonderful retail products within the OLAPLEX range that there is sure to be something for that special someone in your life.  We have some brilliant tr...

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS - 2021

Christmas is a crazy time for us here at the salon as you can imagine.  Everyone wants their hair done for the party season ahead and we will be working right up until Christmas Eve making sure that we get everyone looking fabulous. Once Christmas day arrives, we will be taking things a little easier as we plan to have a few days break afterwards to rest and recover from the busy month of December.  Here are our opening and closing dates over the Christmas period: OPEN Friday...

20% OFF PRODUCTS FOR CHRISTMAS

Why not take advantage of our fantastic Christmas offer and do all your shopping under one roof this year!!!! Yes, we've got an amazing 20% off of all of our retail products so why not start your shopping early and get a bargain at the same time.  We have everything in salon to suit every single family member.  Fabulous gift sets for Mum, luxury OLAPLEX gift packs for your best friends and loads more.  We will even gift wrap all your presents for you for FREE.  ...

MONDAY MADNESS

We have great news to share this week as we now have a little special something for you to wipe away those Monday morning blues. If you are looking to have a colour service then why not book in with Shannon on any Monday and you’ll enjoy 20% off your entire bill.  Yes, you’ve heard right.  Why wait until the weekend to have your colour service done?  Start the week looking and feeling fabulous by booking in with our little pocket rocket Shannon.   Shan...

DID YOU KNOW WE DO EXTENSIONS?

Did you know that we now do EXTENSIONS at the salon?   We do Micro Rings, Celebrity Weave, Micro Ring Weft and Tape extensions. Extensions are great for adding instant thickness and length to your existing locks.  They can transform your hair in an instant and before you know it, you’ll have those amazing thick locks that you’ve always wanted.  We currently have an introductory offer off 25% off of the fitting charge and we’ll even give you a take home kit. &n...

OLAPLEX 1 & 2 EXPLAINED

We are going to be doing a series of posts over the coming weeks which will explain all about OLAPLEX. For those of you that have never had OLAPLEX then this is a must read. OLAPLEX is a game changer for so many reasons, it has so many benefits the list goes on. Once you've used it, you'll never look back, we promise you. There are quite a few products within the range and sometimes it's difficult to know what is right for you and your hair so we've put this simple guide together to explain what...

MONDAY MADNESS

We have great news to share this week as we now have a little special something for you to wipe away those Monday morning blues. If you are looking to have a colour service then why not book in with Shannon on any Monday and you’ll enjoy 20% off your entire bill.  Yes, you’ve heard right.  Why wait until the weekend to have your colour service done?  Start the week looking and feeling fabulous by booking in with our little pocket rocket Shannon.   Shan...

TREATMENTS LOYALTY CARD

Did you know that we have a loyalty card scheme for Treatments? Treatments are a great way of keeping your hair in tip top condition through the year.  As the seasons change, so does our hair, so, from time to time our hair needs a little helping hand so that it can look fabulous at all times whatever the weather and whatever the season.  Treatments start from as little at just £4 and can simply be added onto any service during your visit. Every time you have a treatmen...

WHAT IS POSTPARTUM HAIR LOSS?

Postpartum hair loss is when you experience loss of hair after pregnancy. This happens to a lot of women after childbirth and is nothing to be worried about as it’s quite normal.  It can cause many women anxiety and stress but once you know it’s quite normal then this should help relay any fears that you might have. Firstly, you should know that it’s a lot more common than people think.  It’s believed to be down to the increase in the Oestrogen hormone during pregnanc...

WHAT DOES HAIR SERUM REALLY DO?

Many people think that hair serum will weigh down naturally fine hair.  This all depends on which serum you use and especially how much of it you apply to your hair.  Hair serums are very popular as they are a life line to many people and form an important part of their daily hair care regime. Hair serums are liquid based treatments that provide a protective layer over the hair fibre, assisting in the job of smoothing out frizz.  Serum gives you a smooth layer over ...

OLAPLEX 4 IN 1 MOISTURE MASK

The Olaplex range just gets better and better.  We are pleased to announce that Olapex have just added a 4 in 1 moisture mask to their amazing product range. The new Olaplex 4-in-1 Moisture Mask is powered by Olapex’s patented technology, this highly concentrated reparative mask adds intense moisture while providing shine and body to treat damaged hair.   4-IN-1 Moisture Mask works quickly and efficiently to address dryness in even the most severe cases with professional-st...

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM A DRY SCALP?

Firstly, what is a dry scalp and many people confuse this with Dandruff. Your skin is usually divided into 5 different types; oily, sensitive, combination, normal and dry.  Dry skin is caused by the skin’s inability to produce enough sebum and natural oils which would usually keep it moisturised.  If not moisturised the top layer of the skin dries out, cracks and sheds looking like fine flakes. A dry scalp usually results in it being itchy too whilst dandruff does not often...

THE BENEFITS OF USING A SILK PILLOW CASE

You may have heard a rumour that using a SILK pillow case can be good for your hair!  We can confirm that yes, it’s true and here’s why. SILK pillowcases have lots of benefits.  The biggest one being that your hair glides over it unlike the friction that you get when you sleep on a cotton pillowcase.  Silk ones are nice and smooth against your hair meaning that if you are a restless sleeper that moves around in the night your hair will be fully protected and it ...

HOW ARE YOU REALLY FEELING?

Life has changed so much since this time 12 months ago and some days everything can seem overwhelming. When this happens, we need to take a moment out to re-group. Here's a few tips that might help you get back on track  Why not come off your phone for a few hours: being on our phones all the time can all get a bit much, there is so much news, so much rubbish and hours of scrolling here there and everywhere can play havoc with your brain.   Why not try exercising: you don’t have...

PRO LONGER - THE PERFECT TREATMENT FOR LONG HAIR

If you have long hair then it’s quite possible that you avoid going to the salon most of the time as you want to keep that length!  That’s completely understandable, it’s taken you ages to grow your hair and you are worried that your hairdressers may just get a little scissor happy and take your luscious locks too short.If this sounds like you then PROLONGER is the perfect in-salon treatment for your hair.  It is specially designed for people like you!  Prolon...

THE WORLDS BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING

Every year we usually hold a Coffee Morning in September as part of Macmillian Cancer Supports World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.  Sadly, last year we were unable to take part as we were not allowed to have drinks and food within the salon due to Covid restrictions for Hair Salons which was a real shame.  Thankfully things have changed and we have just signed up for this year’s event which will be happening at a date to be confirmed in September.    We si...

PLEASE VOTE FOR US

THE NATION’S FAVOURITE Hairdresser, Barber and Beauty Therapist After a year of restrictions and lockdowns, The Good Salon Guide have launched a competition to find "THE NATION'S FAVOURITE" Hairdresser, Barber and Beauty Therapist. Voting is carried out purely by clients only and "THE NATION'S FAVOURITE" is the ultimate recognition of how much we mean to you. If you love what we do then please, please take just 2 minutes of your time to vote for us by clicking the link below: www.goodsalonguid...

HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR HAIR IN THE SUN

It’s great when the summer arrives and we finally get to see the sunshine as it has so many benefits.  However, like our skin, when the sun is out it’s really important to make sure that we look after our hair.  Here are a few tips on how to protest your hair this summer; WEAR A HAT: This is the quickest, easiest and cheapest method of protecting your hair.  If your hair is covered then the rays from the sun cannot damage it. GO NATURAL: After washing ...