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Top Ten Anti Ageing Tips for Younger Hair

Top Ten Anti Ageing Tips for Younger Hair

July 02, 2026

Healthier hair is often a lifestyle choice. If you are fit, a non smoker, have a good diet, etc. you are not going to get better hair than that coming out of your scalp. 

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Gaby's Bakery - Miniature Plain & Raisin Scones

Gaby's Bakery - Miniature Plain & Raisin Scones

July 02, 2026

The cause of endless arguments over hundreds of years. Cream or jam first? In Cornwall the jam goes on first. Apparently this is how the Queen prefers it. The Devonshire method is for the cream first as shown in the image above, but I guess you could always turn it over to 

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Holiday Hair Care

Holiday Hair Care

June 25, 2026

Too much sun wrecks your skin. We know that. For two generations we’ve been told about the protective qualities of SPF sun cream, and we use it.

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Gaby's Bakery - Eton Mess

Gaby's Bakery  - Eton Mess

June 25, 2026

There are various stories about how Eton Mess originated, from a picnic being dropped at a cricket match and smashing up the meringue, strawberries and cream pudding, to an over excited labrador jumping on the basket and squashing it. In any story, the boys don't mind that the original desert is ruined and tuck in.

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Gaby's Bakery - Homemade Healthy Snicker Bites

Gaby's Bakery - Homemade Healthy Snicker Bites

June 19, 2026

Healthier and way more delicious than the ones you pick up at the Tesco checkout, or Harrods! Dates, dark chocolate, peanuts and no added sugar, this no-bake recipe is simple to make and best kept in the fridge afterwards.

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Berni's Colour Edit: Why Healthy, Glossy Hair Is This Year's Biggest Trend

Berni's Colour Edit: Why Healthy, Glossy Hair Is This Year's Biggest Trend

June 19, 2026

If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or TikTok lately, you’ve probably noticed a major shift in the hair world. The era of over-bleached, high-contrast, dry-looking hair is officially behind us. This year, the biggest celebrity hair trend isn't actually a specific colour, it’s health and high-gloss shine, something we excel at in salon!

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Why Good Brushes Matter

Why Good Brushes Matter

June 18, 2026

Professionally, I wouldn't touch 99% of the hairbrushes for sale on the market. I don't know what goes on inside big companies. One might make plastic household items like bowls and bins, and maybe someone thinks, “Hey, let's make a mould for a hairbrush...

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What’s Hot for Summer 2026 by Lamphane

What’s Hot for Summer 2026 by Lamphane

June 12, 2026

For a long time, the ‘Butterfly’ haircut reigned as the most requested style. But in 2025 and the early months of 2026, ‘Bobs’ took over, and we loved seeing Lily Collins, Ji-young Yoo and Kathy Bates embrace different versions of the trend. From French bobs to blunt cuts and box bobs, each of them wore the style beautifully.

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Gaby's Bakery - Gluten Free Peach & Olive Oil Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Gluten Free Peach & Olive Oil Cake

June 12, 2026

“The pictures are a bit boring but the cake is nice.” I said to Michael as he advanced to taste it. “Wow! That’s fantastic." He replied. "The perfect balance of lightness, moistness and crumb. The sweet peach plays nicely off the

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Myths & Misunderstandings - Can I over-protein my hair?

Myths & Misunderstandings - Can I over-protein my hair?

June 11, 2026

 

Healthy hair is essentially 97% protein and 3% water. The protein provides the structural strength, the water gives flexibility and shine. Hair cannot be overloaded with protein but it can become so dehydrated with heat styling, colouring, and siliconised hair products that you end up losing the 3% water of fresh root hair, and then what is left of the shrunken hair towards the ends is 100% protein and too porous to hold moisture.

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Gaby's Bakery - Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Gaby's Bakery - Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

June 06, 2026

Cheesecake is where comfort meets indulgence. Creamy yet light, rich yet balanced, familiar yet endlessly adaptable, it offers a little moment of luxury in every bite. From the gentle tang of the cheese to the buttery crumble of the base,

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Salon Spotlight: Why Does Hair Go Frizzy in Summer?

Salon Spotlight: Why Does Hair Go Frizzy in Summer?

June 05, 2026

Summer should be the season of effortless hair, mermaid waves and sun kissed highlights, but for many people it's when frizz becomes most noticeable. We sat down with Mitchell Scott and asked him to explain why frizz happens and what are his key tips to help keep hair smooth.

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