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LifeSaver Vs Olaplex - Have you misunderstood too?

LifeSaver Vs Olaplex - Have you misunderstood too?

October 03, 2025

Human nature likes to take sides, and then dig heels in. Leave or Remain. Labour or Tory. Trump or anyone but. Taking a stand can be seen as virtuous or obstinate. It depends on...

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Cost-free Haircare

Cost-free Haircare

September 30, 2025

Everyone wants it. Full, shiny, vibrant hair that exudes beauty and vitality, lifting your mood and confidence. But beyond the youthful healthy look, there are many other side benefits to keeping hair in good condition as many of our customers keep telling us.

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Winter Haircare

Winter Haircare

September 29, 2025

Winter gives hair a hard time. Dry cold air outside, dry warm air inside; this seasonal pincer movement rips the moisture from the hairshaft leaving it thin, brittle and up to 3% shorter.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Amy

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Amy

September 26, 2025

Long silky blonde hair. What’s not to like? Were we to look at hair in isolation, Amy could happily have left her hair as it was. But the beauty of hair is very much how...

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Gaby's Bakery - Baklava

Gaby's Bakery - Baklava

September 25, 2025

According to Michael, “most people have never had great Baklava”. And he insists, “it should be pronounced properly with the emphasis on the first or last syllable, but most importantly "it shouldn’t be confused or sound anything like Balaclava".

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Everything You Wanted to Know about Colour - but were too afraid to ask

Everything You Wanted to Know about Colour - but were too afraid to ask

September 19, 2025

I love using hair colour. And who wouldn’t benefit from hair colour in some form? Maybe Vin Diesel, and age-appropriate of course - I'm not recommending for babies or children. But whether a subtle whisper or full on drama...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Emma

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Emma

September 19, 2025

Heavy hair visually saps energy and adds weight. In bringing hair to life, cut, colour and condition all play their part.

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What's The Diamond Dry Cut?

What's The Diamond Dry Cut?

September 12, 2025

Imagine your hair doing what it’s supposed to. Moving effortlessly and falling back in to shape. Day in day out...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Emily

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Emily

September 12, 2025

Emily had relied on extensions for thicker and longer hair. She’d taken them out just before visiting me, and as is often the case, they'd put a strain on her own hair which was quite broken and depleted. Emily’s hair was thick and healthy enough at the roots to grow long if it was cared for properly, but now the ends

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Gaby's (No-Bake) Bakery

Gaby's (No-Bake) Bakery

September 11, 2025

Here’s one to confuse your taste buds. Normally you’d expect to bite through the soft filling, in this case soft apple oozing with cinnamon nutmeg and sultana flavours, whilst preparing to hit the biscuity or flaky case...

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In the Chair - Real Models Real Hair - Linnea

In the Chair - Real Models Real Hair - Linnea

September 05, 2025

A model’s life is tough on hair. Our industry problem is that some hairdressers only care about today – once you’re home it’s your problem. It’s bad enough in salons with stylists and colourists only concerned with impressing you now.

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Gaby's Bakery - Focaccia Bread

Gaby's Bakery - Focaccia Bread

September 04, 2025

This olive oil-rich Italian bread is a family favourite. Crisp on the top and bottom, the airy sponge centre can be anything from 20mm to a door-stopping 60mm thick. Top with herbs and salt flakes, or pad out with a variety of vegetables to make a fuller meal.

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