Remington Easy Curl Styler

At the end of the year, I attended a Remington event at Lucy in Disguise to have a good nose at the Remington range and their upcoming releases.  I was allowed to choose a few products to try out at home, and the one that excited me most was the Easy Curl Styler*.

I am absolutely rubbish with styling tools as I always manage to burn myself or end up with strangely angular hair shapes which I try to pull off as post-modern, but it rarely works...however, my initial excitement for the Easy Curl styler was thankfully well placed, as this is an absolutely brilliant tool that's easy to use and really works!

This is pretty much a styling tong for dummies (so it's got my name written all over it) and the way you use it is by clipping a small amount of hair into the clip at the bottom, then just rolling it up the hair tong.  The spiral around the tong itself (which doesn't heat up so it'd be quite tricky to burn yourself with) then captures the hair and works as a guide so the hair is evenly placed all the way up, the result being perfectly formed spiral curls.

Remington Easy Curl: clip closed to the left and open to the right. 

The two reasons this is virtually foolproof is due the guide as mentioned above, but also the clip which will only take in a certain amount of hair.  Therefore, you can't use too much hair (otherwise the clip won't hold) and the hair is heated evenly and accurately; it's just a brilliant design, so if you've ever tried tonging hair and not quite ended up with the desired results, this is most-definitely one for you to try.

The pictures I've used were taken after the first time I used this before a night out (sadly my skin was still rather spotty then!) and on the night out, two different girls stopped me to ask how I got my hair to look that way.  I never get asked about my hair styles so this was quite exciting for me!

100% huge rave from me for this amazing styling tool.  It costs a very purse-friendly £30, but Debenhams currently have it on a promotion for £20 here.

Have you ever used a tong with disastrous results? 

Any tips for styling hair with tongs? 

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Top 12 of 2012

It's finally 2013! I hope everyone's year has started well and you're happy to be back to normality.  If not, it won't be too long before the snow starts and we'll all be stuck at home again so just hold on for that!

I've spent the last couple of hours going through all the products I've used throughout the past year and working out which I think deserve to be in my best of 2012 list.  The ones I've included are things that have really impressed me, become firm favourites and are all things I'll replace when I run out.  So without further ado, here are my top 12 of 2012.

Clarisonic

I've had the Clarisonic for quite a while now and I keep stopping using it, then start again and wonder why I stopped! This is such a great product for me as I love to deep cleanse, yet as my skin is no longer young enough for deep exfoliation, I'm trying to avoid anything too stripping or scrubby.  Since I purchased the new acne brush head, I've been really enjoying using the Clarisonic again so I'm definitely going to try and keep at it from now on.

Ginvera Green Tea BB Cream*

I was sent this back in February and fell in love with it's amazing coverage and flatteringly dewy finish.  There are soooo many BB Creams on the market now but Ginvera's offering, in my mind, is still one of the best, especially for my type of skin.

17 Mirror Shine Lipsticks*

I've converted several people on to these - including my mum who really isn't someone who gets excited about make-up, yet she visited Boots on three separate occasions to replace her shade when she ran out - and I keep the Belle shade on me at all times.  They're the perfect lip product; the finish is glossy, the texture is balm-like, the colour range is brilliant, the price is extremely affordable and the packaging is both functional and attractive, so they really do tick all the boxes.

Illamasqua Freak EDP

I've worked my way through quite a few fragrances over the past year, but I keep going back to Freak because it's the most perfect balance of pretty girliness with modern, sophisticated strength.  I love the bottle too!

Nails Inc Victoria*

This is the first of two nail shades I'm including in this list.  This one is one of those shades that you really have to have on to fully appreciate; it's Nails Inc's take on the always popular Rouge Noir which leaves nails with a glossy, deep, dark, blackened red.  Absolutely beautiful and suits both long and short nails.

L'Oreal INOA Hair Care range*

I've had these three (shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner) for quite a few months now and I'm still using them religiously.  They keep my hair happy by ensuring it's well-conditioned without weighing it down.  It maintains my colour and the deep conditioner is especially fabulous.  I've tried a few different things on my hair since I started on these products and nothing comes close.

Laura Mercier Colour Luxe Palette

I think I've banged on about this palette enough, but I couldn't leave it out of the 2012 list because I've used it so many times! I've become a real Laura Mercier convert over the past year (I purchased a couple of goodies in the SpaceNK sale which I'll show you soon) and it all started with my love for this palette.  I usually end up using about 50% of a palette but everything in this has been used, from the blushes to the eyeshadows to the brushes and liners cakes; total love!

The Chapel Haircut*

Not technically a product, but it needed to be featured nonetheless as it was such a drastic change that has completely revolutionised the way I see my hair (I know a few other bloggers who feel the same about The Chapel!) and has allowed me a lot more freedom with styling and gave me a fringe that I actually love! I've had a few fringes in the past and I've always got fed up with them; I found them hard work and they always swamped my face, but I love this fringe, along with the colour and the cut. My hair has grown a bit since the initial chop, so I'm undecided whether to get it cut to the original length or grow it long as I've always wanted long hair with a fringe...so we'll see!

Jan Marini Factor-A Plus Face Mask*

This is one of my favourites from the Jan Marini line and I use it 3-4 times a week.  It's a bit of a Goldilocks mask as it's not too drying, not too moisturising, doesn't cake but still sets and is very comfortable and easy to use.  The packaging is a bit of a pain as the opening is tiny and gets clogged, but it's a small price to pay for such a great treatment that leaves skin feeling thoroughly cleansed, firm, clear and just brilliant.

Popup Paris Candles*

I'm still loving this brilliant candle company which places a diamond in one of every fifty candles they create.  The packaging is oh-so-pretty, the fragrance is lovely (my Grenadine-scented reminds me of Strawberry Hubba Bubba) and the minute I use mine up (which, alas, appears to contain no diamond) I'll be replacing.

Maybelline Forever Strong in Lilac Charm

I have a real thing for pastel shades on the nails; sometimes I like to experiment with other shades (that I equally love) but I always end up craving a good pastel.  I think it's because they can easily make hands look pretty, feminine and delicate, none of which my hands naturally are, sadly! This is a particularly good shade as I love pastel purple shades and this one is a rich, creamy lilac that is incredibly flattering.  I've just purchased a Models Own lilac so I'll be reviewing that soon too.

Butter London Cuticle Miracle Kit*

I've worked my way through so many cuticle products to try and deal with my severely unruly cuticles, but nothing has ever really worked as quickly or effectively as this kit.  The oil is pretty standard, but the remover is just brilliant; I now try and put aside a couple of hours a week where I really work at my nails and cuticles and I use copious amounts of both these treatments.  I also use a really good kit I picked up by Leighton Denny and I'll be posting about my weekly nail indulgence soon.

So there it is, my top 12 of 2012 and I'm very much looking forward to seeing what 2013 brings is in the exciting world of beauty!

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ghd Style & Protect Gift Set Review

I've been meaning to review the ghd Style & Protect Gift* set for a while, but I haven't been able to get the right light for any decent pictures that I thought adequately showed off the finish you can achieve with the products included.  Finally last week I styled my hair and found the lighting was good enough to take some snaps.

Anyway! This is a kit that makes smooth, styled hair much easier to achieve and includes a prep spray (Straight & Smooth Spray), a finishing spray (Final Shine Spray), a large paddle brush and two styling clips.  This is a pretty foolproof kit that can be used to compliment whatever styler you use to finish your hair. I would assume it was designed to be used alongside ghd straighteners, but I use this with my Babyliss Big Hair and it works brilliantly.

You use the prep spray before you start your styling and use around six sprays all over your hair.  I then use the paddle brush to make sure the product is evenly distributed.  I always clip my fringe before I start styling (I use two clips; one going in from each direction so it firmly keeps my fringe in place) so the inclusion of two clips is perfect for this.  I then rough dry my hair to get the majority of the moisture out before smoothing it down with a dryer and the paddle brush.  I finish with a quick work over with the Big Hair brush, before again smoothing it all down the paddle brush and finally finishing with a quick coat of the finishing spray.

This approach has saved me a lot of time as whilst I love the Big Hair brush, it is very time consuming to work through my hair, section by section, until all hair is smooth.  I really like both products as they don't make my hair feel sticky or greasy and instead leave a really shiny and tangle-free finish.  The paddle brush is absolutely amazing, possibly even the star of the kit, as it's such a great size and works through hair without pulling or feeling uncomfortable.  I use the paddle brush daily for keeping my hair smooth and thankfully I have no problems with static which is something I always seem to get with hairbrushes.  

All-in-all this is a great, hair-pampering kit that would make a gorgeous Christmas present.  It's a touch expensive at £39, but if I were to guess the price of the paddle brush alone based on it's quality I'd put it at around £20, so whilst it isn't a cheap kit, I think it's a case of you get what you pay for.  Available now from the ghd site.  

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Purse-Friendly Party Preparation

In a few weeks most of us will start the yearly tradition of excess; eating too much, drinking too much, going out too much and not getting enough sleep.  All these things combined will inevitably impact with our looks negatively, therefore a certain amount of preparation is in order!

Voucher Codes recently e-mailed regarding research they'd conducted that showed 18-24 year olds spend an average of £110 getting ready for the party season and asked if I'd be able to put together some product recommendations that would cut this cost down.  The budget was £60, so here are some things I'd recommend stocking up on to get you ready for the party season.

Sanctuary Spa Top To Toe Prima Ballerina 

I originally started researching this post by thinking about what facial treatments you'd need for adequate party preparation and I figured you'd need things to sort your feet out, plump your skin up and smooth the skin on your body.  I put together a little list before finding this fabulous kit that contains everything you need; bath soak, body lotion, facial scrub, moisturising mask, foot polish and foot cream and you get the whole lot for £20.

2True Glossy Wear Nail Polish in Neon Pink

A brilliant bright nail shade will work on both toes and fingers and see you through the holiday season if well applied.  I do think that if you put the time aside to give yourself a good manicure (by making use of the products in the Sanctuary Kit - just because the foot polish has the word "foot" in it, doesn't mean it can only be used on the feet!) and apply a couple of coats and follow with a decent top coat, then a home manicure is easy to achieve.  This particular polish is a bargain at £1.99.

Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Top Coat

This is my favourite top coat as it masks marks and poor application and makes even cheaper nail varnish look glossy and last for ages.  If I want a manicure to really last, I apply this every couple of days after my original manicure to keep it neat and glossy.  It takes literally minutes to dry and is such a great investment at £12.

L'Oreal Glam Bronze

You don't need to visit a salon to achieve that airbrushed, glowy tan any more as there are some seriously effective products available to create the look at home.  If you're inexperienced at applying your own fake tan then try using a spray version that will deposit a light mist of colour and is incredibly easy to use.  I've always got on well with the L'Oreal range of spray tanners, and this one is currently available from Cheap Smells for £3.95.

Dove Intensive Repair Express Treatment Conditioner 

Hair takes a bit of a battering over the party season as it tends to get washed and styled more than usual, so a deep conditioner is absolutely essential.  Thankfully, you don't have to spend a fortune to get a decent conditioning treatment and Dove make some amazing ones.  This one is currently on offer from Superdrug priced at £1.65.

Eylure Lash Extend 

Lash extensions are fabulous, not only because they can look amazing, but they're also great time-savers as you don't need to faff about with mascara.  However, to get them applied professionally can cost a fair bit, so Eylure created Lash Extend which are individual lashes that you apply at home.  They come with a hard-wearing glue to ensure longevity and a remover when you've had enough.  These cost £6.15.

So there you have it; some great products that'll save you lots of cash when preparing for the party season.  If you were to purchase all of the above, the total would come in at £45.74 which is well under budget, allowing you a few pounds to spend on some new make-up! I would suggest a good multi-tasker for lips and cheeks, a hardy eyeliner and some glitter, since it's Christmas which is just about the only time that you can get away with overdoing it on the glitter and nobody holds it against you...

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L'Oreal INOA Colour Care Shampoo, Conditioner and Masque

It's been a while since I've written about any hair wash products, mainly because nothing's grabbed my enthusiasm, but thankfully the arrival of INOA's Colour Care range completely changed that.  It couldn't have arrived at a better time as it came a day after I completely changed my hair colour (check this out) so I was in a great position to give these a full test run.

The full range has quite a strong, neutral scent that I think either sexes would happily use.  The two main ingredients are Argan Oil and Green Tea and the Green Tea is the dominant scent.  I personally really like it as I find Green Tea a clean and fresh scent, but not everyone will like it so if you're planning to invest, give it a sniff first.

These products strike the perfect balance, leaving me with clean hair that's touchably soft without weighing it down or making it greasy.  For me, the stand-out product is the masque which is almost like a solid butter in the tub, but melts down to a rich, deeply softening cream.

Weirdly, the conditioner (150ml) is smaller than the shampoo (250ml) which I find strange as I always end up finishing conditioners before I finish shampoos, but the masque is a generously sized 200ml which will last me absolutely ages.

INOA Colour Care Masque. 

I definitely feel that using this range has kept my colour in great condition.  I have brown hair with a large chunk of blonde underneath, and whilst the brown might have faded ever so slightly, the blonde - a notoriously difficult colour to maintain without it turning or going brassy - has stayed true to form since I had the colour done just over two months ago.

In conclusion, this is a reasonably priced, very effective range that delivers on both hair and colour care.

 The RRPs are £10.40 for the shampoo, £11.50 for the conditioner and £14 for the masque but Gorgeous Shop stocks the whole range at a reduced rate.

Disclosure: PR samples.

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Holiday Post: Most Used

I've delayed and delayed and delayed this post as I've quite enjoyed taking a moment here and there to relive my holiday in September, and I knew that writing this post would be another such moment.

I was a seriously smug packer this year and managed to pack for an entire week in a teeny tiny suitcase which only included some basic clothes to get me through; the majority of my weight and space was taken up with products as is inevitable really, and will always be the case whenever I go away.

Skincare wise, I stuck religiously to my Jan Marini products, so the only most used - other than my Kindle - that I thought I'd post about are sun care and pampering treats.

In the Sun

La Roche Posay Anthelios Smooth Lotion SPF30

This is a product for face and body that sinks in like a dream.  I absolutely hate the greasy feeling you get from sun cream but I'm happy to report that this is easy to work into the skin (you don't need to spend ages rubbing it in) and once it's absorbed it's invisible to the touch.  It's safe for the face too, but I can't comment as I was using the SPF in my JM routine.  My mum also loved this and there was more than enough to cover both of us for our six day holiday.

La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water

In one sense this is a bit of a luxury, but this is also something I wouldn't go on holiday without as it is amazing as cooling you down in the heat.  It's such a fine mist that it doesn't feel like you've sprayed yourself with water, instead you just feel like you've reduced your temperature and managed to cool yourself down quickly and effectively.  It's something I used every time I started feeling too warm, which was a lot considering we had amazing weather (*sigh*) and again this was more than enough for both me and my mum for the entire holiday.

Optrex Actimist

The slightest bit of sun makes my eyes puff up like I've been repeatedly punched, so I tread really carefully on holiday.  This is a spray designed for tired and uncomfortable eyes, but it worked really well at stopping my eye area feel tight (usually the first sign of the onset of the dreaded puffiness) and I would imagine this would last ages as you only need one spray for each eye.  I used this a lot when I was away and I've barely made a dent.

In the Bath

It was sooo great to have access to a bath whilst I was away as I only have a shower at home, so I made full use of it with pampering treats.

Abees Nourishing Honey Shower Gel and Honey Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub (not pictured)

I wasn't that blown away by either of these products when I first received them, but as I received two sample sizes of the shower gel I gave one to mum and she absolutely raved about it, so I thought I'd bring it with me on my holiday as it's dinky sized.  The shower gel is lovely, if basically functional but the Body Scrub seriously came into its own when I used it dry on my feet before I lunged into the bath.  It's fantastically smoothing and clings to skin just enough (a pet hate of mine is body scrubs that are difficult to actually scrub with and don't attach to the skin or melt away before you've had a chance to do anything...what's the point in that?!) so that you can work it around and buff away dead skin.  This is comfortably one of my favourite scrubs now and it's essential to my pedicure routine.

Diptyque Mimosa Candle

Since I knew I'd have a bath at my disposal, I had to bring a candle with me and none felt more decadent and glamorous than a travel-friendly offering from Diptyque.  Unfortunately, once I lit it I was scared that it would set off the fire alarm whilst I would be naked in the bath (thankfully it didn't happen) but once my paranoia subsided, I got to indulge in a bath full of Abees bubbles and the Mimosa aroma.  Man I miss having a bath :(

Jamela 24K Gold Under Eye Masks

Since I couldn't mask up due to being on the JM routine, I had to have something that would indulge me and these under eye masks fit the bill perfectly.  Yes you look like a bit of a numpty wearing them, but they're just so good at replacing lost moisture and keeping the area feeling hydrated and dewy - essential for me when I'm away due to my problem eyes as mentioned above.  I brought 5 pairs with me on holiday and used them every night.

Body Shop Vanilla Body Mist

I like keeping my fragrance light when I'm away and there's something very summery about Vanilla.  It was lovely to get out of the bath and cover myself in this gentle, sweet fragrance.  I won't bang on about it as I've already reviewed it here.

Margaret Dabbs Intensive Treatment Foot Oil (not pictured) 

This has quite the following and for good reason, as it's such a great, intensive treatment that's perfect for weather/sand beaten feet.  It's a spray oil that you massage in; I did mine before bed every night and it kept my feet looking soft and supple.

INOA Colour Care Shampoo, Conditioner and Masque (not pictured)

I had to decant these three into travel friendly bottles (and what a painfully tedious experience that was) as they come in pretty large containers, but they are fantastic hair products that again I won't go into too much detail about as I'm about to review them shortly.

Just one post left on my holiday posts which will be a run down of the holiday itself....I might shed a tear.

Disclosure: Body Mist and candle paid for by me, the rest were PR samples or goody bag inclusions.  

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Nicky Clarke Desired Professional AC Hairdryer

One thing I've always intended to invest in but never got around to is a professional hairdryer.  For years I've used hairdryers that are basic, no-frills and cost less than a tenner and this is mainly because, whenever I've set out with the intention of buying a decent hairdryer, I reach the Clinique counter first and the budget gets used there instead.

Nicky Clarke's Desired Professional AC Hairdryer is quite a bit of kit.  It's just weighty enough so that you can control it without it either flying all over the place or causing your arm to ache.  It's got a 2000W motor that dries hair quickly and effectively so you don't end up with that horrid, dry, frizzy feeling you get from spending too long drying your hair.  It also has a seriously long lead which means you can comfortable move around and cover all areas of your hair without having to adjust your position.

The nozzle without attachment is very slender which allows airflow to move around (great for creating messy hair which is a look I usually go for; intentionally or otherwise...) but when you slot on the attachment, you're left with a seriously concentrated airflow which makes smoothing hair a breeze.  There are 2 speed settings, 3 heat settings and a cool shot, and one thing I really like about the speed settings is that the volume of the motor isn't too different between the two.  I know it's a weird thing to focus on, but whenever I'm drying my hair at stupid o'clock in the morning, I'm always aware of the changes in the sound of the dryer when I change the speed so I'm happier to have a hairdryer that sounds the same no matter what speed it's on.  Look, I worry about these things, OK?

It's all very well having a hairdryer with a sleek and sexy case and various bells and whistles, but the most important factor is whether it does its job properly.  I can confidently report that it's made hair drying a breeze; the ionic technology along with the various settings cuts out the frizz (ever since I've been wearing my hair straight I've become aware of how prone to frizz it actually is) and the various settings, concentrated airflow and pretty casing make this a great choice if you're looking for a new hairdryer, especially as it's reasonably priced at £34.99.

It can be purchased from the Nicky Clarke store here.  There's also currently a 10% deal on new order placements, so if you're thinking of purchasing then now's the time!

Disclosure:  PR sample. 

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BrandAlley GHD Flash Sale

Until Sunday 30th (so this Sunday!) there's a pretty impressive flash sale on GHD products over at BrandAlley.

There's up to 40% off a lot of the brands top products including the Pink Orchid Classic Styler (down from £129 to £96), the Scarlet Deluxe Gift Set (down to £90 from £149) and the Style and Protect Gift Set (down from £39 to £23), so if you fancy trying out a set of the cult GHD straighteners then now's a great time to invest.

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The Chapel Review: Can a Hair Make-Over Change Your Life?

Comfy consultation sofas. 

Arrrghhh! So I have been so excited to tell you all about my new hair but as I had some things that had pictures of me with my old hair that needed posting and I didn't want to confuse everyone, I've had to keep schtum.  Until now....The title of this post is a tad dramatic, I'll grant you, but unfortunately there'll be more of that.  Prepare yourself for drama people; there'll be gushing and there'll be dramatic declarations as my new hair make-over was quite a rollercoaster ride.

Water with fruit in it (random picture but I thought it was cool)

So! To start off, I'll introduce you to The Chapel which is an Islington based salon with a difference.  There are a few things that make this salon unconventional; firstly, there's no menu of services as everything is bespoke, so you have a consultation to establish exactly what it is you want and then you're told roughly how long the process will take.  You're then charged an hourly rate rather than a set fee which again allows the stylists to work on you as an individual rather than to a set time.  This might sound a bit risky, but everyone at the salon knows what they're doing and therefore will be able to specify the exact cost before you start.

Coffee and a Kit-Kat, I think I had about five...

My appointment was with Billie for my colour and Georgia for my cut.  I won't bang on about their credentials (which are impressive so I suggest you click on their names and take a look) as this is going to be a long post as it is, but I will say that, without a shadow of a doubt, I have never met two people who know more about style and colour than these two.  They are absolute experts at helping you select and plan a new look (if that's what you're after, I'm sure they're happy to do whatever you request for your hair too!) and during the consultation (which lasts 15 minutes and is very in-depth) they ask lots of different questions to get a really good feel for what it is that would work best for you.  They're both happy to come forward with suggestions but equally happy to hear yours.  Billie worked through a few different ideas with me; not because I rejected any of them, but because she was waiting for a sign of enthusiasm and excitement rather than just agreement, which eventually came and we went ahead with the make-over.

Cutting area.  

The Chapel salon is beautifully put together.  Your consultation takes place on a comfy couch where you can drink coffee, chomp on a Kit-Kat bar and work through your ideas together with your stylist.  The colour takes place downstairs in a gently lit room full of giant mirrors and unobtrusive incense, and whilst you're waiting for your colour to take you lull about on a sofa with a foot rest and magazines, drinking more coffee and eating more Kit-Kats.  The cutting area is equally beautiful, but brightly lit and spaced out so you feel like you have your own little space for your cut.  There are so, so, SO many amazing things to wax lyrical about with this salon, but I'm already closing in on an essay sized review, so I'm going to instead focus on my treatments!

Billie doing my hair - apologies for the blurriness. 

For the colour, we took my hair a few shades darker and warmed it up a bit.  Being reluctant to give up my blonde, Billie and I agreed to put a blonde panel beneath the overall colour which would then not only add edginess and interest to the colour whilst keeping it multi-dimensional, it would also negate any root growth issues as the roots are all underneath the main colour.  Lastly, my roots were given a slightly darker halo to add more depth, strength and shine.  Seriously! I've never had such a carefully formulated colour co-ordination put together on my hair and it was exciting to see it all come together.

Working a Cleopatra look.

After my colour was washed out (in comfy chairs - I was there a while as I had a couple of treatments and there are no back or neck problems to report...worryingly, I almost drifted off at one point: tired Sascha + dim lighting + relaxing incense = tricky territory!) I was taken up stairs for my cut.

Cutting area.  

Georgia felt that the general length I was going for (mid) worked well for my face shape, but it needed to be sharper and more defined.  I've complained in previous posts about the length of my face and how I need width at the sides, so Georgia cut some layers in underneath to give my hair a better chance at texture and width.  We finished off with a soft, medium-thick fringe.  The fringe has always been a tricky one for me as I love my eyes and I hate the idea of anything detracting from them, but I went there with the intention of getting a fringe, although I did keep going back and forth!  Once the cut was complete, Georgia styled my hair so there was plenty of texture to the sides and the fringe was smooth.  I left the salon in awe of both Billie and Georgia as they are such fantastic women (who at one point lived and worked together and are very close which I found really charming) and they're the sort of people who you can talk to about absolutely anything rather than just polite chit-chat.

Before.....

Now on to the rollercoaster bit.  I left the salon regretting having a fringe cut in; mainly because I've had it done before and I always ended up annoyed with it and feeling it was unflattering, so I was wondering why I'd determinedly decided to get one cut in.  Then the next day I was a bit bummed out about it all and dreading having to style it myself.  However, obviously I couldn't just stay indoors until it grew out, so I cracked on with a hair wash and styled it myself and it was when I brushed the fringe and started drying it in place that I realised it was amazing! I honestly have no idea what my little drama was about, but ever since that moment I've been in love with it, as well as the colour and the cut.

After!!!

The cut has made styling a breeze; it's a cut made to work with my super straight hair and I can wear it messy or neat and it looks fab either way.  I've always been all about the texture so I could add width to my face, but now I have a fringe that isn't a problem any more, so I've been taking great pleasure in enjoying it glossy as my hair is in good condition and can work the glossy look well.  Speaking of glossy, the colour has made my hair look astoundingly shiny and I've been asked TWICE by strangers what products I use.

And another "after"!!

The confidence my new hair has given me is quite astounding.  I've never been particularly low on confidence, but this has given me a real boost and made such a difference.  Since the new style, I've been trying out and having lots of fun with different make-up looks, wearing clothes I wouldn't normally and just generally feeling very good about myself.  I finally feel like I have both a colour and style that works with me and flatters in every way a hair style can and should.  I've always felt my hair was just 'there' but now I feel like I have statement hair and it is just. so. exciting!!

And another "after "again!!

Several friends are now planning to book in to see Billy and Georgia and even my mum - who really isn't a hair person at all - wants to book in when we get back from holiday.  They are miracle workers who have taken the concept of hairstyling to an experience that it should be; they treat you as a complete individual and ensure they know you well enough to establish exactly what kind of cut and colour will be the absolute best for you.  I cannot praise them enough and I will definitely be going back; I'm so grateful for what they've done for me!  If you're stuck in a style rut then GO and have a consultation with Team Chapel as I'm certain you won't regret it.

Last "after", promise.  

The pricing structure for hair treatments ranges from £49 - £80 per hour depending on who you see.  Georgia and Billie are the Salon Directors so their time is priced at £80 per hour.  Head here for more info.  

Disclosure:  treatment provided for the purpose of this review.  

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