Blogs

The History of No. 1 Beaumont Street

September 11, 2020

Though hundreds of our loyal clients remember our first frenetic weeks nearly 32 years ago, many of our team, clients, and even my children have asked - ‘What was it like in the olden days?’

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Karishma

August 21, 2020

Like many people, Karishma struggled with her hair. She wanted floating feathered waves. But her A-Line haircut made it hang heavy and droop forward. She liked to wear it with some movement. But...

New Limited Edition Luxury Beard Brush

August 13, 2020

I love trees. Drop me in a jungle or forest and I immediately feel at one, I don’t need drugs – this is like a trip for me. My library has a whole shelf of beautiful books about trees and one day I plan to travel around the world visiting some of the

Ready to Wear

August 07, 2020

Sassi Holford, is one of Britain’s most established dress designers who has been celebrated for her couture bridal designs and red-carpet creations for over 40 years. This week saw the launch of the Sassi Holford Ready-to-Wear collection.

Gaby's Case Study Workout - Ten Years Younger. Completion

July 31, 2020

I won't ask for my money back, but somehow I didn't quite reach one of my targets, the running. And of all the things Gaby knows so well, she is a London Half Marathon winner after all. But just between me and you, I didn’t follow all her instructions.

Beard Oil or Beard Wax. What's the difference?

July 23, 2020

It seemed like a passing fad when lumbersexuals spoofed ZZ Top in hipster high streets. But ‘peak beard’ never arrived. They just became shorter, groomed, and more normalised through society. Now more than 50% of men wear some level of facial hair.

Gaby's Case Study Workout - Ten years Younger. Two Week Countdown

July 22, 2020

Metrics aside, I am feeling better. Flatter stomach, a feeling of energy moving upwards in the body which has also improved posture. And extra strength to draw from, which affects even the most mundane daily tasks.

Gaby's Bakery - Banana & Chocolate Cupcakes

July 15, 2020

This week I’m going bananas with the boys. This easy recipe is a great way to use up bananas on the turn. I even hide some especially for baking and freeze them for when I need them.

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Rosie

July 10, 2020

This was a long-delayed press makeover that we were hoping to fit in earlier, but Lockdown rules held us back. We finally agreed with The Daily Mail to add Rosie to our first morning, Super Saturday.

Gaby's Case Study Workout - Ten Years Younger. 3 Week Countdown

July 10, 2020

“You can go higher you know”. Gaby said. “This one’s for 90-year old ladies.” Recovering from the shock of an ageist, not to mention sexist comment I pushed a bit harder. It was my first time on the Peloton.

The Trouble with Beards

July 04, 2020

I’m not up for any Oscars, but we are launching some beard care products, and I like to be thorough, and test everything properly. That means I’ve got to live the beard. All the way from 5 o’clock shadow to full on Zeus.

PPE Experiments

July 03, 2020

We were sitting around panicking a bit. Fretting about having to play doctors and nurses. I mean, I remember enjoying it when I was seven, but this head-to-toe PPE thing the German salons started, freaked us hairdressers out a bit.