5 reasons you need mid length hair.

So at the moment in the salon I am doing so many restyles! Every one is asking for a mid length style. Getting inspiration from the likes of Keira Knightley, Rose Byrne, Alexa Chung and Emily Blunt to name a few!

5 reasons you need mid length hair.

1. A blunt edge will make fine hair look thicker

2. If your hair is too thick, a shorter style with longer layers means you have less hair to deal with

3. Looks amazing straight, curly or wavy

4. Fringe or no fringe, you'll still be on trend

5. Easy to grow out when you fancy a change

How to create the soft waves.

Blow dry your hair with a volumising product- don't try too hard. 
Your tool of choice can be the straighteners or a wand, leave out a couple of inches from the root, take big sections and bend your hair around your straightener or wand as if you are going to curl your hair but run over the ends quicker than the mid lengths. This way your hair will not 'ringlet'
Shake your hair out and spray with a light hairspray. It's as easy as that! 

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Becky xo

Spring/Summer 2016 Hair Trends

All the go-to fashion gurus from Alexander Wang to Givenchy are showcasing straight hair for SS16.

"So sleek they were almost glass-like." -Glamourmagazine

Zang Toi went for super straight, "hanging" hair. While the models for Mary Katrantzou rocked almost wet looking straight hair. Givenchy paired straight hair with straight partings.

"It's about being an individual but also being part of a tribe." - Alexander Wang.

 

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Damage free hair extensions.

Our Creative Stylist Nikki, let me capture some key moments in the process of putting in Hair extensions so that I could share them with you..

These extensions are sewn into the hair onto a small scalp braid. The braid is done in a way so that the tension is even across the head. This means the extensions won't pull on small sections of real hair and not cause the hair to break. 

Here's a short video on how she does it..

 For more info or to book in with Nikki CLICK HERE

Becky xo

#BadHairDay Part 2.

Bad Hair Day

On the 12th of February salons across the UK are having a Bad Hair Day, to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital!

Great Ormond Street Hospital in London is the biggest paediatric hospital in the world!

So join us, let your hair be wild and donate either at your salon or at www.GOSH.org

Look out for my next blog for photos of our crazy hair!

BIG TIP: Back comb your roots and spray with a firm hold hairspray for maximum, long lasting volume!

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Becky xo

Deep and Dark.

Do you have naturally dark hair and find it difficult to achieve a nice lighter shade without it becoming brassy and over bleached?

Well, with Aveda's DEEP colour range we can lift your natural hair up to 5 shades without bleach!!

Sun kissed high lights like Kim K are perfect for spring time, and without using bleach, your highlights will last longer!

Or if you are a little braver.. Deep is amazing for intense, tonal colours. 

BIG TIP: Deep is also the best for grey coverage!

 

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Becky xo

National Television Awards 2016

NTA's 2016

I love that the celebs didn't all go for the same style this year. There was a great mixture of high fashion high pony tails, low romantic chignons, delicate waves left loose and 1950's inspired curls.

Jorgie Porter sported a funky jewel with her super sleek high pony. 

You have to be brave to pull off this look, strong make up always helps!

Shona Mcgarty, better known as Whitney Dean from Eastenders  went for a gorgeous soft chignon. This low up-do is so flattering for her square face shape. Paired with some blingy earings and dark eye makeup- she nailed it. 

I love this look on Tess Daily, simply beautiful. This colour is perfect for her skin tone and soft waves are so on trend at the moment. 

Queen of the jungle Vicky Patterson and Corrie star Nikki Sanderson rocked up with 1950's inspired do's. This is my fav! I love the how glossy the girls hair look.

BIG TIP: Use a shine spray on your up do's for a healthier glow and all over shimmer!

Becky xo

 

Lazy Girls Curls!

Last year New York Fashion Week called it "Meh hair".. For girls that just 'can't even' when it comes to hair styling. 

This year it's more about the curls, we're calling it "Lazy Girls Curls." 

If you are like me and love your hair to look fab with minimum effort, here are a few ways you can create easy to do waves and curls.

1.Braid your hair when it is damp like Madonna, 

the more braids you do, the more waves you will get.

2. Wand your hair in big sections, leave half an inch from the root and the ends out, so you don't get a real curl. 

3. Perm it! A perm is the easiest thing to style in the mornings, I love mine. Although a perm is not suitable for everyone so see your stylist for advice. 

BIG TIP: Smooth over these styles with a shine serum. I like Avedas' Light Elements Smoothing Fluid.

Becky xo

 

Luxury blow drys by Aveda

Anyone that works with, or uses Aveda will know that they are second to none when it comes to luxury hair care.

So to kick off the New year, we are focusing on beautiful, personalised blow drys at Westwoods. 

Using only the best prep and styling products we can create these looks for you and even better, teach you how to achieve them at home! 

I love the Romantic curls.. What's your favourite?

BIG TIP: Visit www.Aveda.co.uk to find your local Aveda salon. 

Becky xo

The girl on fire..

 

Happy New Year!!

 

The hair up award for 2015 has got to go to J-Law! This is a lady that knows what suits her, (or at least her hairdresser does).

Although she always kept it simple, no one can deny she got it right.

Tweeking the low messy bun each time meant she never looked the same but each time, equally flawless.

 

So how can you achieve this at home?

 

 

Even if you have a fringe, sweeping or full, keep it simple.

 Loosely curl your hair, tie in a low side pony tail,  use your hand like a claw to hold your hair in the ‘bun’ shape and pin using kirby grips where your fingers are.

 

 

 

 

 If you are feeling really adventurous, why not add a braid?

 

BIG TIP: Don’t try too hard!

 

Becky xo