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Rush Hair & Beauty Salon

Rush have over 30 hair and beauty salons across London, and almost as many in the South of England. 

 The individual salons may be unique in their look and style, but each one boasts the same passion and dedication to providing excellent service and of course, a wonderful hair style. The latest edition to the Rush family is the Charing Cross road salon, whereas their flagsip store is in the bustling streets of London’s Piccadilly.  As for the other salons in London, you can find them in Central, North, East, West and South – wherever you are in London, you’re probably closer to a Rush salon than you might think. 
 The lovely people who work at Rush are award winning hairdressers and the crème de la crème of beauty therapists, which may make you feel a bit more comfortable on your first visit.
I always worry about trusting a hairdresser as my hair and it’s health are so important to me, it calms me down a bit more, and definitely helps me put my faith in them. I think quite a few people feel like that, especially if you’re searching for a new hair salon or just wanting to save a bit of money and try somewhere new – so it helps to know that a stylist has won awards. 
 Rush Hairdressers London have been mentioned in Vogue and are a favourite amongst celebrities and models. 
Each visit will offer a person style consultation, making sure you get exactly what you want and need. 
As well as your consultation, you’ll also receive a complimentary head massage, free wine/soft drinks and nibbles. 
 After you’re finished (or if you just need a top up), you can grab products by Shu Uemura, L’Oreal and Keratase. 
It’s definitely the place to go if you want a little bit of luxury! 
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A new hair colour for A/W

From old to new: going darker for A/W

If you follow me on Twitter you will know that last Thursday I made a stop at Flint Hair Salon.
I knew I wanted to go darker again, but I didn’t want to do anything too much like my natural colour.
After my consultation I decided that a red-brown was definitely what I wanted to go for – and I’m glad!
I had the best hair colourist in Norwich (and maybe even the South East) – Robyn.
Why do I say that? Well she’s in the final for this years Wella Professionals TrendVision Award.
If that doesn’t tell you how good she is at her job, then hopefully my comments and the above photo will.
The whole process went really well and I was so happy with the final result – a perfect overall colour.
Not to mention how lovely and talkative Robyn was – amazing customer service!

I had my two tone brown & blonde hair for over a year, so this was a big change for me.
It’s still taking some getting used to, but I’m really happy with the colour (the red is as bold as I’d hoped).
What do you think? Will you be going darker this season?
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Review: John Frieda Frizz Ease 3 Day Straight

John Frieda Frizz Ease – 3 Day Straight Styling Spray for curly hair*
Trying to keep hair straight (after a blow dry/using straighteners) can be quite difficult.
Myself and my mother included both straighten our hair and whereas mine usually keeps for a day or two, my mum (who works most of the day) finds that her hair can kink up easily – especially when it’s warm weather.
So the idea of John Frieda’s Frizz Ease 3 Day Straight spray is a saviour to people like us with curly, out of control hair.
After reading reviews online I knew it might be hit or miss.
Some people thought it was a miracle products and others said they showed no results.
I decided to test it out on my mum who has short, thick hair that kinks easily – especially at the ends.
Why my mum and not me? Out of the two of us, she has a lot more trouble keeping her hair straight. 
It was also kind of fun having a willing victim testee who I could really see the results on.
This was my mum’s hair after applying the spray to towel dried hair, a blow dry and straightening. 
It’s definitely worth mentioning that my mum’s hair has never been so straight! The spray performed absolutely wonderfully on her hair and not only did it keep it straight, it looked super glossy too. So the big question – did it stay straight for 3 days? Well…yes it did! In fact I didn’t even bother taking an ‘after’ photo as it looked exactly the same. It didn’t kink up after 2 days work, and she was so in love with it she was raving the whole time about how wonderful it is.
My mum’s verdict? 10/10 – would definitely buy!
My verdict? For only £6.99 this is a must have for anyone who has trouble with keeping their hair straight.

You can buy John Frieda’s 3 Day Straight Styling Spray from Boots.
They also currently have a 3 for 2 offer in Boots, so make the most of it!
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Guest Post: Top 5 Summer Hairstyles

Today’s final, and wonderful guest post comes from freelance blogger Brooke Samsonite (she blogs here, and tweets here). She will be sharing her take on the top 5 latest fashionable Summer hairstyles for you to re-create – enjoy!

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Top 5 Summer Hairstyles
At the peak of the summer season, we’re seeing several hair styles that are making waves—literally.
In most cases, it’s not surprising to see where some of these trends got their starts, but like them or love them they’re the hot hairstyles of summer 2012.
If you’re looking for a new style or just wondering where your current style fits in with today’s fashion, we’ve got you covered. Without further ado, here are this year’s top five summer hairstyles:
1. Side braid

A lot of celebrities are opting for various renditions of the side braid, from fishtail braids to loose, flowy wraps. Loose side braids are easy to accomplish and look better with a lot of body. Volumizers, mousse and setting your hair with rollers first can help achieve this. Fishtail braids are a little difficult to achieve (tutorial here), so they may take practice to get the right look, but their summertime appeal is off the charts.
2. Side chignon

A popular hairstyle for brides, the side chignon has a relaxed, yet elegant, appearance. But this isn’t a wedding-specific hairstyle. There are plenty of settings where the side chignon can come off beautifully. It works for holiday parties, nights out and can even be a quick-fix when you’re in a hurry. And getting the look is simple enough that virtually anyone can put it up and pull it off.
3. Ballerina bun

Dream of being a Bunhead? You’re not alone. Part of ABC Family’s summer lineup is “Bunheads,” a popular television show about the ballerina life. Whether duplicating the show’s hairstyle is intentional, girls are donning the ballerina bun. To get the look, many girls use a hair donut accessory (buy one here) to get a tight, even wrap on their bun, which can be secured into place with bobby pins.
4. Beachy waves

Does long, wavy hair ever go out of style? Not on the beach, and certainly not in the summer. Blonde highlights are a staple color pop for beachy waves, but this hairstyle looks great with any hair color.
5. Shades of red

If you’re up for trying a bold hair makeover, try going with red. But before taking the plunge, make sure you get the right color for your skin tone and are diligent about maintaining red hair. You can’t lose, because if you don’t like your color choice, you can always dye it again.
This list doesn’t imply that creativity has no place when it comes to your personal style. But if you’ve been searching for some direction to bring your hair up to speed with the season and the trends, you should be set for a little experimentation and a lot of summer fun.

Sources; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
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Discuss: Can make-up represent a clothing brand?

Today I want to get discussion going about something that is popular in Japan.
I will be featuring one of my favourite Japanese brands, Murua, to help explain.

In Japan, clothing brands spend a lot of time representing themselves and their staff.
The presentation of the staff reflects on the store and brand, which makes a lot of sense.
This is done through not only their clothing and accessories, but make-up and hair too.

So with every new season some of the brands and stores send their shop staff (usually the store manager) off to a special meeting. Here, they are taught the key make-up and hair looks for that season, for the brand. The looks compliment that season’s collection, and make the brand and staff stand out. The manager then goes back and passes on this information to the shop staff, who are then expected to use these key looks in their everyday make-up & hair routine, whilst at work.

The shop staff are not forced to re-create the looks step-by-step and are allowed to add their own personal flair.
This means that they can retain their own personal style within the brand, much like those who work for clothing stores are expected to wear clothing from that store, or make-up counter staff are expected to wear make-up from that brand.

I personally would love to see something similar in stores like Topshop that have their own make-up line. I know a lot of clothing and department stores have rules on what kind of make-up to wear (subtle etc) in the UK, and are asked to be on-trend, but it’s not usually like this. I think it would inspire the customer more and help represent the brand too, whilst adding a little something extra. I do fear that it restricts people’s personal tastes a bit, but I think there’s always room to be inventive. However I think this works so well in Japan because of customer loyalty, so I’m not sure if it would catch on.
What do you think of this idea?
Do you think it would work in the UK, or Europe?

Source; 1
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Review: Miaflora Moroccan Argan Oil

Miaflora Moroccan Argan Oil
I had to do a review on this, because it is currently my favourite product for hair, although it can be used on skin too.
It’s a bit of a miracle cure for those with dry or frizzy hair – like me!
So what is Argan Oil?
It’s a cosmetic (in this case) oil made from the Argan tree, that is traditionally produced in Morocco.
It’s made from natural products and can be used to nourish and protect hair, skin and nails. 
It can be used on all skin-types and can be used to smooth hair out and give it extra nutrients and shine.

What the oil looks like in your hands.

How do you use it?
– You can apply it to nail cuticles
– You can add a few drops to your bath
– Or use it for rough/dry patches of skin, or as a body moisturiser.
– You can use it as a daily facial moisturiser, and it can be applied before make-up.
– Finally, my favourite use – you can apply it to dry/split ends (or all over to add shine) to add some life to dull hair.
What do I think of it?
I love it! I started using it on my hair, because no matter what I do or what products I use, it’s always dry.
It’s nothing to do with dying etc. (though that doesn’t help), my hair has just always been this way since I was little. It’s also very frizzy and it can be difficult to handle when it’s not straightened/styled (thanks to my dad who passed on his tight, coarse, curly hair), so I found Argan Oil to be a lifesaver. It calms my hair down, gives it some moisture and even de-frizzes it. This is my miracle hair product!

As for using it on skin, well I haven’t tried it yet.
Some people have said it works wonders, whilst others have said it has made their skin worse.
I easily come out in blemishes so I probably won’t use it on my face, but I have started using it on dry patches of skin. 

You can purchase Miaflora Argan Oil here.
Disclaimer: This item was sent to me by the lovely people at Pegasus PR, in my big pink box (see here). However I am not required to review these products and have chosen to do so myself. All views represented in this post are my own.
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Review & Giveaway: Klorane

Klorane Nettle Sebo-Regulating Dry Shampoo & Klorane Oat Milk Dry Shampoo
Klorane is a French brand that uses plant extracts in their products to create quality hair and skin products.
I was sent two versions of their dry shampoos to try out for myself, both retail at £7.50. The price may scare some people off with most dry shampoos being in the £3 range, however I have used other popular brands and have found them to dry out my hair. Klorane managed to give my hair volume and make it feel and look healthy, whilst I was using it.
Klorane Nettle Sebo-Regulating Dry Shampoo
This was the first Klorane dry shampoo I tried a few months ago, I’ve really road-tested these!
I was amazed at how much volume this added to my hair. I did notice that you need to rub it into your hair a bit more than the other, and when first applied it didn’t smell that appealing. There was no smell after I put it on though, like hairspray.
Klorane Oat Milk Dry Shampoo
This was my favourite out of the two, for texture and smell – soft and subtle.
It was also less noticeable when first applied, and blended well when rubbed in.
The Oat Milk dry shampoo did give my hair some extra volume, but not as much as the nettle.
You can purchase Klorane products in John Lewis, or online here.
GIVEAWAY TIME!
I have 3 Klorane Oat Milk Dry Shampoo to giveaway to 3 lucky readers!
I am afraid this is UK ONLY – sorry! The giveaway ends 6th May.

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