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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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Gaby's Bakery - Meringue Snowmen

Gaby's Bakery - Meringue Snowmen

December 06, 2024

Here's a seasonal treat to try this holiday which the kids will love to help with. The meringues can be small enough to be bite-sized, or large and dramatic.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Tara

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Tara

December 06, 2024

I love long hair. But sometimes you can have too much of a good thing, and if it’s not cut properly it can drown the wearer and make shampoo-days a dreaded event. Tara had gorgeous hair but the haircut had no shape. Just the usual...

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Gaby's Bakery - Traditional Apple Pie

Gaby's Bakery - Traditional Apple Pie

November 30, 2024

No metrosexual red velvet cake or rainbow sponge this week. Today we have pie. Good old fashioned honest pie. Earthy and traditional, oozing heritage of farmhouses, scrubbed stone floors and muddy boots left outside. This medley... 

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Rosie

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Rosie

November 29, 2024

Sometimes a more dramatic change is called for and Rosie was clearly in the mood for something different.

Some days she thought about a very short crop but I thought that was a look we could ease towards gradually. We could start today with a short transformation into a sassy, chic, shorter layered 

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Gaby's Bakery - Pecan Pie

Gaby's Bakery - Pecan Pie

November 23, 2024

This deep scrummy pie is brought to you just in time for thanksgiving and Christmas. Pecan nuts are native to the southern states of America and have been used by the indigenous people for thousands of years, though the earliest recipes found for the pies are 19th century. Eaten neat, with custard or vanilla ice cream, they're  associated with special occasions.

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You May Think it’s Just a Plastic Comb

You May Think it’s Just a Plastic Comb

November 22, 2024

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” You’ve heard the saying. And I know at first glance, this looks just like a plastic comb, but trust me...

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How to Get Volume that Lasts

How to Get Volume that Lasts

November 22, 2024

You can fake it with the ‘head upside down and empty a can of hairspray’ trick, but I don’t recommend this. For volume that looks and feels natural and lasts, the following ideas help. The more techniques you use the more lasting the volume.

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Do You Care What's on Your Hair? - how to read ingredient lists

Do You Care What's on Your Hair? - how to read ingredient lists

November 22, 2024

I’ve spent decades formulating products. When I read the ingredients list of many high street products, I’m attuned to the toxins and the superfluous guff that pads out the formula. Most of it adding nothing to hair health and...

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