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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Kim

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Kim

July 23, 2021

“It’s so flat and straight, and one side always flicks out. And can you get rid of the pink?” said Kim. I’ll walk you through why Kim struggled so much with her hair and what we did.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Emma

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Emma

July 16, 2021

Sometimes it’s hard to put your finger on the problem but you know it’s not right. Lank, lacklustre, lifeless, unresponsive and flat. Which it really shouldn’t be for Emma as she has great hair...

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Gaby's Bakery - Coconut Flaxseed Bread

Gaby's Bakery - Coconut Flaxseed Bread

July 16, 2021

For anyone that avoids gluten or dairy, this is a simple bread that’s also great toasted. No kneading is required so don’t forget your barbell workout that morning.  

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - James

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - James

July 16, 2021

Home working has encouraged many men to keep a longer look. But long or short, there’s one mistake that I keep coming across with new clients, which shortens the life of their haircuts and gives a less than optimum look...

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Gaby's Bakery - Vegan and Gluten-free 'Twix' Bars

Gaby's Bakery - Vegan and Gluten-free 'Twix' Bars

July 09, 2021

I like finding popular favourites and making healthier versions. Inspired by Twix bars, here's my artisan version using healthier ingredients.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Bridie

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Bridie

July 09, 2021

Fiddling too much with your hair? Taking too long to blowdry your style, that then doesn’t last? Resigned to thinking you’ve got bad hair? I bet you haven’t.

A great haircut transforms how you look, feel, and also...

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Chiffon Cake

July 02, 2021

These light cakes are made with vegetable oil instead of butter. It's easier to beat air into the batter so chiffon cakes have a lighter fluffier texture, as the egg whites are beaten separately and then folded in before baking.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Davida

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Davida

July 02, 2021

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...

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Is Winning Important to You?

Is Winning Important to You?

July 02, 2021

Following on from the twin’s school sports day last week, we were nominated for six accolades in The British Hairdressing Business Awards 2021. We will know in October if we win any of them. These are our industry’s version of the Oscars, and...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Lisa

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Lisa

June 25, 2021

Frizzy hair can be problematic. Unfortunately, it’s made much worse by poor haircutting and the multitude of silicone-rich defrizzing products that fake health and shine for today, but...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Will

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Will

June 24, 2021

Will had that, ‘I’ve been sent here by my wife’ look on his face. Like many men, his life experience was of barber shops where blokes are supposed to go. Spit and sawdust for the hardcore, and maybe a...

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Plastic Reduction Programme

Plastic Reduction Programme

June 24, 2021

We’re changing the way we package our products. Having dispensed with many outer cartons, we're moving more products out of plastic into glass or aluminium. Both easily recyclable. Next month...

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