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Gaby's Bakery - Faux Tarte Tatin

Gaby's Bakery - Faux Tarte Tatin

January 12, 2025

True Tarte Tatins take time (alliteration not intended 😊), the preparation of this version is super quick. I used up a spare roll of puff pastry; apples and nuts are always on hand here. 

Try these delicious treats at home. You won't be disappointed.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Julie

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Julie

January 02, 2025

Coupe Sauvage was the brief. That French term from the 1970s encapsulating all lengths of very layered, textured, vibrant styles that hinted at the sexuality of wild, rampant and raw. And growing out tint isn't always successful, most people return to having colour, but Julie's was a rare case where the...

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Gaby's Bakery - Gingerbread-House Mug Toppers

Gaby's Bakery - Gingerbread-House Mug Toppers

December 21, 2024

Here's a bit of fun for Christmas which the kids will love having a go with. You'll need the cookie cutters, but they come in all shapes, sizes and designs nowadays. 

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Saffy

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Saffy

December 19, 2024

People with curly hair suffer more with frizz. It’s the nature of the texture, but what many people don’t realise is how frizziness can be exaggerated by the haircut and the drying process. Shelf-like step layers make frizz much worse as...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Lauren

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Lauren

December 19, 2024

Bad hair can creep up on you. Time is scarce. Life gets too busy and you put yourself last. Hair starts to take longer and longer at home to get less and less of a style.

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How to Stop Your Hair Breaking & Splitting - it's not rocket science

How to Stop Your Hair Breaking & Splitting - it's not rocket science

December 19, 2024

It’s not ‘rocket surgery’ either, as George Bush allegedly mis-said. Only this month, 748 neurosurgeons and space engineers went through cognitive testing to see if the phrases – ‘It’s not rocket...

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Winter Sun - Chile Part 2

Winter Sun - Chile Part 2

December 14, 2024

We stayed at 2400 metres in San Pedro de Atacama.  An oasis in the desert fed from the melting snow of the soaring 6000m peaks gushing into the rivers that run through the historic town. It's not far from 

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Gaby's Bakery - Macaron Luxe Christmas Trees

Gaby's Bakery - Macaron Luxe Christmas Trees

December 14, 2024

Probably made famous in recent years by the 160 year old Parisian baker Ladurée, recipes can be traced back to the 8th century in Tunisia, Persia and  Morocco. The Japanese, South Koreans and Swiss have their versions too.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Isabella

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Isabella

December 13, 2024

What do you have to do to get noticed? Rubi had a clear idea what she wanted. A crisper looking Bob. But when Rubi posted a reel on Instagram and a lot of the comments said they saw no difference.

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The Secret to Thicker Shiny Hair - it's not what you think

The Secret to Thicker Shiny Hair - it's not what you think

December 13, 2024

We’ve been taught as a society to reach for a pill when something's wrong. A quick fix, often with a sting in the tail that’s rarely mentioned. For thicker hair, people like to think...

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Winter Sun - Chile

Winter Sun - Chile

December 07, 2024

“Why Chile?” Said Jack back in February, “We don’t speak Spanish!” “You don’t speak Spanish when you go to Spain either”, I replied. Nonplussed, he didn’t mention it again until September when one of their favourite TV shows, Race across the World’, hosted a clutch of celebrities struggling..

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Which Shampoo is for Me?

Which Shampoo is for Me?

December 06, 2024

This is probably the most frequent question we get asked and some retail studies have shown that 8 out of 10 people choose the wrong shampoo for their hair type. 

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