By Chrissy Iley What I want from a manicurist is precision, intensive care, knowledge and a keen artistic eye. These qualities are in themselves hard to find but you also want someone who’s fun to be with and puts you instantly at ease. Someone … [Read more...]
SALON 64 OPENS IN SOHO
Salon64 is new to Soho. It's ultra luxurious and founded by Ricky Walters - a twenty-something top London Stylist. Now he may be young but Ricky sharpened his scissors at Daniel Galvin and John Frieda and has worked with actors, including Sandra … [Read more...]
WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR JULY BIRCHBOX?
By Hannah Powling July in England is a bit of a funny one this year - we aren't sure if the sun is in or out, or if its raining - but what we DO know is that Birchbox customers will have glowing faces to make up for any lack of sunshine this … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Olaplex at John Frieda
By Chrissy Iley My hair is fine and limp. It is coloured, bleached, I was starting to think that it did not even look like hair. If I put conditioner on it, it looks like a wet rug stuck to my face and has even less life. It is softer but weighed … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: HAIR MASKS
We're going to be devoting a little time to our hair this weekend. Whether it's the cold wind and drying rain of these belated April showers we've been battling through, or the warmth and UV rays of those sunny spells that have been getting a little … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: FEEL UNIQUE’S HOLIDAY BEAUTY BAG
by Annie Vischer This holiday season Feel Unique have decided to give avid beauty shoppers the chance to walk a way with a bag filled with everything they'll need for summer. It's available exclusively to customers spending over £80 and is … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: HAIRBRUSHES
by Annie Vischer When it comes to hairbrushes there are so many to choose from. Where do you start? Do you want bristles, prongs, comb teeth, do you want a detangler, a paddle, or a rodial? It can get a bit too much. So we've come to rescue … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: HEATED HAIR STYLERS
by Annie Vischer I'm just going to have to accept that it's winter. It gets dark at 4pm. The red cups are back in Starbucks. I bought a new coat. What's more, as a long-haired girl I can no longer get away with the 'I let it dry naturally' … [Read more...]
BOOST YOUR BLONDE WITH CHERYL COLE
by Annie Vischer Cheryl Cole has always been one of Britain's favourite brunettes, but she's turning her image on its head with a quick change to blonde. Her latest campaign for L'Oreal's new Colour Ferier collection sees her take to a music … [Read more...]
COLOUR KING: MARK WILLIAM SELLEY AT JOHN FRIEDA
by Chrissy Iley Over the past few months something has been slowly and stealthily creeping upon me: a hair colour dependency. Ever since I started seeing William at John Frieda, New Cavendish Street (full name Mark William Selley) my hair … [Read more...]
JAMIE STEVENS INTERVIEW
by Chrissy Iley I recently interviewed Rob Lowe and we talked about how one of our favourite films is Shampoo, but for different reasons. Lowe was haunted by the character Warren Beatty played. A hairdresser with charm and skill and then more … [Read more...]
WEST HOLLYWOOD: SALON BENJAMIN
by Chrissy Iley I was traumatised when the John Frieda LA salon closed down. It was such a beautiful space with a lovely pool as its centrepiece – it has now been taken over by The Olsens as a Row flagship store. Before John Frieda Neil … [Read more...]
Cannes Crush: Diane Kruger
We don't have to justify our love for Diane Kruger, simple because this shot says it all. The glowing polished skin, subtle hint of tan, arched eyebrows and natural lip, but what we really love is the modern undone, updo. Set against … [Read more...]