Weather-proof hairstyles

We seem to be having a cracker of a summer so far with lots of warm sunny days - it’s just glorious! However, no matter the season our weather can be a tad fickle, making it difficult to maintain our carefully crafted hairstyles all day long. Whether it be the heat, the rain or the wind, the elements can create quite a challenge when we’re trying to fashion practical, pretty AND lasting hairstyles.

But all is not lost! We can solve this style dilemma with a few weather-resistant hairdos that tick all the boxes and will save you from having to resort to simply chucking your hair up in a ponytail! (Although, there’s nothing wrong with a simple and stunning pony every now and then.)

Take your pick!

Braids
As well as protecting your locks from the elements, plaited creations radiate a romantic and feminine charm. From a simple fishtail plait to a halo braid, weave a week of weather-proof hairdos with our ‘Braided Beauty’ article.

Headscarves

Artistically enfolding your tresses in beautiful fabrics is a stunning solution for a potential bad hair day. Practical (controlling wild and wayward strands) and super versatile (from casual daytime to chic evening looks), wrapping your locks in a stunning headscarf is an appealing option for both short and long hair. For a few styling ideas, read our ‘All hail the headscarf’ article.

Topknot

Take your basic ‘go-to’ ponytail to the next level with a simple and sassy topknot. Beat the elements, by sweeping your locks up in a plump chignon high on the crown of your head. Tousle your topknot and leave a few wispy strands loose for a relaxed daytime look, or smooth your tresses into a more structured bun for a sleek and elegant formal style. Learn how to fashion a superb topknot by reading our ‘Creating the perfect bun’ article.

Happy weather-proof styling!

P.S. If you haven't experienced the fabulous results of our recent renovations at the Northampton salon  - we'd love you to pop by sometime soon for a tea and a chat!

This one is for the ladies, ALL the ladies!

A few days ago we posted a cute watercolour picture of three lovely ladies enjoying some quality girl-time at the beach. It really stirred something in us about the importance of maintaining and nurturing our lady-friendships! Aside from the fact that girly dates are generally a heck of a lot of fun - they’re also invaluable to your physical and emotional wellbeing.

As careers, kids and other lifestyle changes ensue, our social life and special friendships often take a back seat. I can surely vouch for the fact that when work and family life gets busy, our girl-time is often first thing to be crossed off the agenda! However, prioritising quality time with our female companions is super important for our happiness and self worth. When we spend time with our ladyloves our body reacts by releasing our “feel good” hormone (oxytocin) - which also works as a natural stress-reducer and antidepressant.

A trusted support system is essential for both celebrating life’s triumphs and coping with defeats. Woman, are fantastic in all cases: we’re great at listening (and talking of course!), understanding, relating, laughing and crying TOGETHER. We’re pack animals by nature!

So, there’s enough evidence to prove that we need to revive our routine ladies get-togethers! All we need to do is book a date and ensure ample food, refreshments and some form of relaxation or pampering (whether it be a well needed chit chat or a nice long massage).

Here are some ideas for how you could spend your lady-time:

· Organise a high tea party – either at a local establishment, or host a DIY affair at home complete with Grandma’s tea set.

· Have a ‘homemade’ spa day with homemade facemasks and body treatments. Nibble on home-baked treats, sip spritzers (non alcoholic or alcoholic) and listen to a compilation of your favourite tunes.

· A night out – begin with a group trip to Pages Salons to get your hair styled and your nails polished. Whip on your favourite outfit and head out for an evening of dining and wining.

· Pick a nice sunny day, a beautiful local park and a yummy picnic filled with fresh cheeses, breads, fruit, and wine.

· Host a chick-flicks night! Cherry-pick a film to watch at your local cinema or rent a few old favourites for snuggly night in. Either way, don’t forget the popcorn, chocolate and ice-cream!

· Head out to your favourite shopping street for some retail therapy. Who needs to hire a personal shopper when you’ve got perfectly capable friends with honest opinions?!

· Sometimes, there’s nothing nicer than a simple coffee or brunch date.


Special time with special girls will make you feel like a trillion dollars, and will remind you that you’re worth every cent! Whether grand and luxurious, or simple and relaxed - a ladies day or night out is an essential indulgence you must afford yourself on a regular basis.

Start organising ladies!



Images courtesy of Back to Vintage

Pages Salon - the new and renewed us!

                  

 

SO! You may have noticed there have been a few ch ch ch changes (great song!) taking place around our parts? And we think you deserve the juicy details…

2 years ago Rebecca Page and her family purchased Richardsons Hair in Northampton from the Richardsons family. Since acquiring the salon we've made it a priority to really get to know our clientele and invest ample time and effort into staff training and knowledge building.

With a new season comes change - and so after a period of acclimatisation, it's time we spring full swing into the next phase to reflect our present philosophy and story.

Accordingly, we have unveiled a new look and name for the salon. Richardsons Hair is now Pages Salon, and we’ve given our salon a fresh coat of paint and some revitalising modifications to better represent our ethos of providing extraordinary service that leaves you feeling chic, confident and fabulous. Your beloved stylists and technicians are still their same gorgeous selves, but we’ve modernised their working environment to better reflect their fabulous work.

The last salon refit took place in the nineties, and a lot has changed since then - so we’ve retired the neon lights and laminate in favour of a fresh vintage-inspired décor. We've painted the old columns copper, updated the artwork with silver-screen style icons, and dotted chalkboard walls and buttons around the salon for displaying news, information and inspiration. Our stylists have also been assigned personal vision boards at their stations so they can visually display their bounty of creative inspiration. Additionally, we’ve created a cosy coffee lounge for you to relax and unwind in, prior to or following your treatment - with complimentary Tea Pigs teas including liquorice & peppermint, Mao Feng green tea and superfruits.

There are still a few restorations to complete, including revamping the colour room and installing new benches (fashioned from reclaimed scaffolding and made by a social enterprise workshop), but we’re nearly there! Check out a few pics from the refurbishments thus far…

We hope the new interior design will educe both a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere, where you can be pampered and rejuvenated in style.

To celebrate our second birthday and the exciting transformations that are taking place, we’ll be hosting an exclusive client-only re-launch party and will also be offering some special birthday deals.

Keep up to date with what’s happening at Pages Salons by liking our Facebook page - we’ll be posting special re-launch offers in the coming weeks, as well as our standard array of cute, inspiring and witty quotes and images.

Come by and see us at the revamped Pages Salon sometime soon, and stay tuned for more news!