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That Eureka Moment!

That Eureka Moment!

August 04, 2023

Eureka! Our Blowdry Balm has Landed! This groundbreaking blowdry balm provides a powerful antioxidant for hair, protecting against heat and UV stress.

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Gaby's Bakery - American Style Peanut Butter Cookies

Gaby's Bakery - American Style Peanut Butter Cookies

August 03, 2023

This will give you time to practice ready for 4th of July celebrations.

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Multiskilled or Multitasking? Rosie's Story

Multiskilled or Multitasking? Rosie's Story

July 29, 2023

Some people battle with angst to choose a career. I think hairdressing chose me. I’ve been passionate about hair for as long as I can remember. Obsessed with it. Possessed even!

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Gaby's Bakery - Gluten Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Gluten Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake

July 28, 2023

I’ve made many versions of this but only recently discovered its origins. It was created in Jamaica in the 1960s and originally called 'doctor bird cake' after the island’s national bird. The tourist board exported the recipe to the US and it became hugely popular particularly in the southern states.

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Is it Real, or is it Make Believe?

Is it Real, or is it Make Believe?

July 22, 2023

To what degree can we design our lives? The great industrialist Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right.” But the central idea of this had already been expressed by Greek philosophers and in 

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Do What You Love and....

Do What You Love and....

July 15, 2023

Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life. It’s such a cliche but it’s mostly true. The difference in the career and life trajectories of the engaged and willing compared to the resistant quiet-quitters is stark. 

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Gaby's Bakery - Cherry Clafoutis

Gaby's Bakery - Cherry Clafoutis

July 15, 2023

Cherries are in peak season now. Huge shiny ripe ones at our local farmers market sell out in the first hours. This simple classic French dessert of fruit traditionally uses black cherries, baked in a light custard and served warm or cold. Perfect for summer.

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Your Hair is in Danger 🌞

Your Hair is in Danger 🌞

July 07, 2023

One of my client’s hair had suffered greatly through a period of hormonal changes, lockdown, COVID and neglect, losing almost half its volume. We spent a year recovering condition in salon and with disciplined home hair care - LifeSaver Pre-wash twice-weekly and cashmere protein shampoo and conditioner. The hair steadily improved 

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We Love a Wedding

We Love a Wedding

June 30, 2023

We're totally dedicated to our clients, and if there’s a wedding, we’ll be there making sure the hair and make-up are catwalk or church-aisle ready.

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Gaby's Bakery - Poteca Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Poteca Cake

June 23, 2023

The recipe for this 16th century Slavic dish features in the earliest book printed in Slovenian language.

All important holidays were celebrated with this traditional cake; a buttery yeast-based dish with savoury or sweet fillings.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Kazz - Visit 3

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Kazz - Visit 3

June 17, 2023

We imagined a 12-month recovery program to get Kazz’s terribly destroyed hair back to health. But the combination of Kazz’s disciplined application of LifeSaver Treatments and her willingness to finally go a little shorter has brought that forward to...

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HELP! I Have Split Ends

HELP! I Have Split Ends

June 08, 2023

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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