Primp your soiree style

 

With all the events and soirees summer holds, how do you possibly decide on what to do with your hair (let alone your dress and footwear) - without resorting to the “same old styles” you always wear? Well, surprise surprise! We have the solution!

If you prefer not to tamper with your tresses, we are more than happy to fashion a fabulous hair-do for you. Just give us a call or come in and see us!
If you consider yourself a bit of a DIY girl – here is an assemblage of “Get the Look” articles that will have you looking effortlessly chic in less time than you think…

Julianne Hough's curly up-do (fashioned from a short bob) is a great option for everything from an afternoon tea date to an extravagant wedding. Ms. Hough is proof that there are no limits to the styles that can be fashioned from a bob.

Golden Globe glamour curls - No matter the occasion, you just can’t go wrong with soft, cascading waves. Whether chin-length or long, centre or side parted, retro waves are a timeless style that is both feminine and flattering.

Fearne Cotton’s beehive beauty is proof that big is beautiful and the sixties are still very much in vogue! Whether you opt for sleek and elegant or rough and edgy, the beehive is dramatic, fresh and super trendy.

Diane Kruger's chic and sassy summer braid exudes both feminine elegance and bohemian glam. It’s reasonably easy to fashion and provides a carefree style, perfect for hitting the beach or attending a fancy summer soiree.

Emma Stone’s retro up-do - swept high in a bouffant style with a voluminous bun -  is super versatile and can carry you from day-time errands to a formal evening event.

Scarlett Johansson's victory roll-cum-chignon is soft, sophisticated 1940’s glamour that will work on bob-length as well as long hair – a stunning wedding option.

Get the look: Bérénice Marlohe's Bond Beauty

Bond girls are the embodiment of sass, style and sophistication. At one point or another, all of us have wished we were one of them right? (Or is that just me?!

Skyfall is the latest addition to the James Bond collection, and marks the 50th anniversary of the famed series. Making her debut as a Bond girl in the new film is Bérénice Marlohe (as Sévérine) - and what an absolute stunner! The Parisian actress is a sultry piece of glamour and pulls off tousled, carefree class in typical Bond fashion. At the Paris premiere of Skyfall, Ms Marlohe sported this glam side-swept ‘do.

With the impending “end of year” events, this is a great style to master. It’s reasonably simple to recreate, and looks romantic and elegant with its loose curls and textured chignon.

• Begin by running a volume-enhancing mousse through towel-dried hair (to create texture)


• Throw your head upside down and give your hair a quick blow-wave so that your hair is about eighty percent dry


• To create voluminous curls, use a hair straightener (read “how to”) or roll and secure sections of your hair in rollers and blow wave your hair complete dry (use a paddle brush to blend the sections)


• Create a deep side parting and form 3 sections – fringe, top and sides/back


• Loosely pin your fringe off to the side and clip your sides/back section out of the way


• Comb the top section straight back and lightly tease it (focus on the crown of your head for additional volume) to create a slight bouffant


• Gather the teased hair together and after smoothing the top layer of hair, sweep the section off to the side (just behind your ear) and secure with hairpins


• Comb the sides/back section to join the “pinned” top section, and hold in a relaxed ponytail just behind your ear, at the nap of your neck


• Fashion a loose chignon by twisting your hair into a coil and securing with hairpins (it’s ok to let a few strands hang loose)


• Set the style with a spritz of hairspray.

Bond-beautiful!

Celebrity style inspiration

Happy October everyone! It’s hard to believe we’re nearing Christmas! Phew - how time flies!

September was a great month for following the “A-listers” as they paraded the red carpet at high profile events including London Fashion Week, the Emmy Awards and the NYC Ballet Fall Gala.

We love a good celebrity-infused event for a healthy dose of hair inspiration. And although you may not have 24-hour access to a professional stylist like these lovely ladies, you can breathe life into your daily hairstyling routine by gleaning ideas from the following looks, and having a wee play! Enjoy!

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At London Fashion Week, Poppy Delevigne paraded a plaited up-do that was perfect for taking her from front row at the Matthew Williamson fashion show, right through to the Rag & Bone homecoming-party. Check out our “Braided beauty” article, for tips on how to create a similar style.	For the Mulberry Spring/Summer 2013 show at Claridge’s, Alexa Chung went for casual chic, with a quick and easy topknot. Her cute fringe and the wispy layers that framed her face made for a relaxed, natural beauty – a no fuss style, perfect for your weekend soirees.
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Sarah Jessica Parker looked absolutely divine at the New York City Ballet's Fall Gala, wearing a gorgeous Valentino Couture dress in honour of Valentino Garavani. Her glamorous look was perfected with an elegantly swept-back bun and mauve rose clip - an elegant look that can carry you from work to dinner date.	Also donning a Valentino Couture gown, Anne Hathaway looked super sophisticated with a side of sassy at the Ballet Gala. Her easy wash and wear crop was side swept with an edgy feathered texture – such a versatile and simple style. We just love Ms Hathaway’s short hair; it really makes those stunning eyes pop!
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The lovely Zooey Deschanel brought old-hollywood-glam to the 64th Annual Emmy Awards with a sixties-inspired bouffant and low chignon. Her darling signature fringe kept the style looking soft and feminine. Read our Fearne Cotton “Get The Look” article, for advice on fashioning bouffant brilliance.	Homeland star Claire Danes sported glamourous curls at the Emmy’s. With a deep side parting and elegantly formed yet natural-looking waves, this style is a great way to vamp up your regular blow wave. To replicate Ms Danes curled locks, refer to our article “The way of the hair straightener.”

Bedazzle your hair

The fastest way to Ritz-up a basic hairstyle is to bedazzle with accessories! Whether you opt for hair up or down, you can transform your hairdos from plain Jane to just plain fabulous by adorning your locks with a few embellishments.

Accessories of various shapes and sizes are being clipped, slipped and pinned into place as headbands and hair clips are taking centre stage in the Autumn/Winter fashion trends.

If you fancy dressing up your tresses, here are a few decorative pieces to try-out…

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Crowning Glory Adorn your crown with a jewelled or flower-filled headband for a lavishly feminine style. For a sweet and preppy look, wrap a thin black band over a bouncy blowout (think Adele) or slicked-back high ponytail.
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Chunky Barrette Clips Give your up-do a mini makeover by simply adding an embellished barrette clip to the mix. Super classy and practical too, barrette clips can give your up-do an air of sophistication while fixing your style in place.
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Decorated Combs Effortlessly enhance a simple chignon or messy bun by slipping in an embellished hair comb – be sure to give your tresses a little bit of backcombing to help hold the clip in place.
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Pretty Pins Add a subtle but sweet touch to any hairstyle with the humble bobby pin. Sweep your hair to one side and secure with a group of bold, colourful pins for a modern twist on the twenties. Or, try a statement hairpin complete with a giant rose or sparkling ensemble for a chic and sassy display piece.

Get the look: Scarlett Johansson's retro chignon

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Firstly, a HUGE congratulations to Doug and Rebecca Page on the arrival on their beautiful wee boy, Mr William Thomas Stanley Page – he arrived bang on schedule, healthy and happy at 5am on Monday, April 30^th. Much love to you from the Wellbeing Salons team!

Last week also marked the occasion of an additional star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame -Miss Scarlett Johansson’s. She personified 1940’s glamour at the ceremony, sporting a striking black and white fitted dress, complimented by a relaxed victory roll-cum-chignon.

We just love this look - it’s soft, sophisticated and effortlessly chic. This retro style is also super versatile and can carry you from a casual coffee date to a formal evening event.

Achieve a similar look by following these simple steps…

1. Part your hair on your preferred side.


2. Section your hair, and using either a curling iron or medium-sized hot rollers, curl inch-wide sections of your hair and secure them to cool and set.


3. Unravel each curl and gently tease the roots for added volume


4. Lightly comb your hair to smooth and blend the curls (maintaining your side parting).


5. Sweep the smaller side of your side-parted hair into a bun at the nap of the neck and secure with pins.


6. Take the front section of the remaining hair and begin loosely rolling the hair upwards and towards your head, adding sections and clipping in place as you go to create a kind of curled tunnel of hair.


7. Once you reach your bun, curl the loose ends around and over the bun, pinning in place.


8. Finish with a spritz of hairspray.