Blogs

Gaby's Bakery - 9

May 29, 2020

One of the first things I ever baked is still one of my most requested. And these bite sized Frangipane tarts are simple to make and mouth meltingly soft, crumbly and sweet. Delicious…

In the olden days, sugar water was a simple and popular fixative used to thicken or hold hair in place. I was given an assignment as a junior in the 1970s to set some complicated wig chignons for a show and to use sugar water.

Volumising Mousse

May 28, 2020

Mousse...maligned and misunderstood. We blame its upbringing. Right officer. What’s the charge sheet? Aiding and abetting the styling of mullets. Conspiring with

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Maria

May 21, 2020

Short Hair? Not so much of it around these days. The haircut icons of yesteryear seem very distant - Mia Farrow, Audrey Hepburn, Purdy, Princess Diana, Meg Ryan.

Gaby's Bakery - 8

May 20, 2020

Here I offer two international recipes. One from the mysterious East and one from a European cradle of gastronomy.

Haircare Dirty Secrets #3 - Layering

May 15, 2020

Here we shine a light on some of the things the industry would rather you didn’t know. You’ll be better prepared for more conscious choices with a little knowledge.

Gaby's Bakery - 7

May 15, 2020

If you don’t like carrots you can skip this. I’m giving two super-easy recipes this week with our orange friends. The first, gluten free, sugar free, vegan and super healthy.

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Sara

May 08, 2020

Heavy hair visually saps energy and adds weight. In bringing hair to life, cut, colour, and condition all play their part. In this popular series of blogs, we look at the common mistakes hairdressers

Gaby's Bakery - 6

May 08, 2020

These are two regulars of mine for home and salon. Super healthy or super quick but both very easy.

Gaby's Lockdown Workout - 10 Minute Flat Belly

May 08, 2020

Core strength is a great confidence booster allowing you to stand taller with better deportment and energy surging upwards.

Haircare Dirty Secrets #2

May 01, 2020

Here we look at how marketeers play sleight of hand with our thinking and our emotions to sell us stuff. You’ll be better prepared for more conscious choices with a little knowledge.

Gaby's Bakery - 5

May 01, 2020

This week’s recipes reflect our two merged cultures which Michael tells me are not so different. Something about the familial bonds of the Mediterranean diaspora.