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Gaby's Bakery - Regina Maria Romanian Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Regina Maria Romanian Cake

August 27, 2025

Queen Maria of Romania was born Princess of Edinburgh to Queen Victoria's son Alfred and Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, then later married Prince Ferdinand of Romania who eventually became king. She was a popular Monarch and this famous Romanian cake created in her name, will likely be found in any great grandmother's recipe notebook.

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Gaby's Bakery - Pan De Higo - Spanish Fig Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Pan De Higo - Spanish Fig Cake

August 22, 2025

Pan de higo (literally “fig bread”) is a traditional Spanish delicacy that sits somewhere between a fruit cake, an energy bar, and a sweetmeat. Despite the name, it’s not really a bread in the usual sense. The history is likely from the Moorish influence as...

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Which Shampoo is for Me?

Which Shampoo is for Me?

August 21, 2025

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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Thoughts on Integrity

Thoughts on Integrity

August 15, 2025

Raising kids can be tough but rewarding. Developing young stylists for tomorrow, likewise. Having spent 48 years training apprentices and 30 years with my own children, I’ve seen the evolving nature of integrity as people mature and are faced with different life challenges.

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Why Good Brushes Matter

Why Good Brushes Matter

August 12, 2025

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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How to Stay Fit Without Ruining Your Hair

How to Stay Fit Without Ruining Your Hair

August 12, 2025

When people devote themselves to keeping fit, they can inadvertently damage their hair. Here’s what to watch out for and how to make keep-fit sessions the perfect opportunity for healthier hair.

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Why does my scalp itch?

Why does my scalp itch?

August 07, 2025

There are lots of reasons why scalps itch and here we outline some of the common ones, and how you can avoid them. There really is no need to suffer. If your skin is irritated...

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HELP! I Have Split Ends

HELP! I Have Split Ends

August 07, 2025

Those fuzzy white dots really spoil the look. But if it’s any consolation they’re even worse under the microscope.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Mehwish

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Mehwish

August 07, 2025

If you're not a client of ours and have long layered hair, there's a 98% chance that you have this haircut on the left. The lazy A-line and 3-Step Bob. Some get 4-Steps! Each clunky step thinned out to try to disguise the clumsiness of a hairstyle that hasn't been properly layered

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Gaby's Bakery - Banoffee Pie

Gaby's Bakery - Banoffee Pie

August 06, 2025

When I told Michael that this was the first recipe I ever learnt, and the only one I made in my early days, he asked if it was the student pudding pairing to tuna pasta!

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Gaby's Bakery - Crispy Sesame Halva Snacks

Gaby's Bakery - Crispy Sesame Halva Snacks

August 01, 2025

This sweet treat is soft, chewy, bitty and crispy all at the same time, turning to a fudgy melt-in-your-mouth flavour, and a seeming contradiction of textures that makes it all the more interesting.

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How to Get Volume that Lasts

How to Get Volume that Lasts

August 01, 2025

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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