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Hair Styling for Summer Events

by Wednesday, July 30, 2014
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Grace from Dorothy and Olive brings us a guide on how to achieve the perfect summer hairstyle for any of your special events: Why is it that summer and events just tend to go hand in hand? I might not be able to shed much light on the matter, a part from the brighter mornings, longer days and warmer nights, but I can help you to take the two on head first and ready to shine. Yes a dress can speak a thousand words, but it isn’t always the centre of attendees attention, oh no. What is it that a girl can ...

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A day at the races

by Thursday, July 24, 2014
day at the races

We love a day at the races, especially when it's Ladies Day! But the main focus is usually our outfit and our hair. So if you're off to the races this year, or any special event, take a look at our hair inspiration boards below. We've also picked out some handbag heroes that you can take with you to keep your hair in place all day and all night! Braided updo's and buns are ideal if your dress has detail on the neck or back. If you're going for a sleek and sophisticated look then try a smooth ballerina bun, and ...

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HAIR TREND OF THE SEASON: ROMANTIC WAVES

by Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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Jessica from The Beauty Room brings us her favourite hair trend of the season with a step by step guide on how to get the look at home: The ultimate hair trend of the season has to be without a doubt the romantic wave! Sported on the red carpet and being the main focus of recent powerful beauty campaigns, rocking the perfect wave in your hair is this summer’s most talked about style and is sure to be your best, most glamorous beauty accessory this season. Creating gorgeous statement waves is a lot easier than you think to achieve, providing you have ...

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Summer Hair: Looking after hair extensions

by Wednesday, July 9, 2014
summer hair extensions

During the summer months we all look after our skin, using spf on a daily basis, keeping our skin moisturised and being extra careful in the sun. But what about your hair? Just like your skin, hair can be damaged and dried out with sun, salt water, sweat and chlorine. If you wear hair extensions, they can be especially damaging. So follow our top tips to care for your hair extensions during the summer. 1. Don't allow your extensions to soak in water for too long. Bond and tape are most fragile when wet so they need extra care. Once you ...

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Glastonbury 2014: The Celeb Round-Up

by Wednesday, July 2, 2014
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Last weekend saw the return of Glastonbury for another line-up of singers, bands, and of course the celebrities. With the muddy fields came the wellies, denim shorts and bright hair. So here is our round-up of our favourite celeb looks from the weekend. Lily Allen kept her outfit simple and let her hair do the talking with bright hues of orange and purple. If an all over colour is too much for you, try some clip in highlights for a pop of colour. Meanwhile Daisy Lowe opted for a messy braid to team with her full fringe. We love fringes and ...

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