http://www.findasalon.co.uk/ This is the syndication feed from the findasalon website as the new face of pantene pro v volume & body, it looks like amber le bon has taken a cue from her supermodel mum yasmin's 1980s look! celebrating the vintage style revival, amber's long, straight hair is transformed with pantene products into a super stylish retro bouffant. there is one difference between this supersized 'do and the original 80s style though: this time around the volume is bouncy, glossy and seriously touchable.<br><br> "having healthy-looking hair is http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1244 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <iframe src="http://www.linkto.tv/iframe/show/uuid/ufktrofobk8" style="width: 90%; height: 300px;"></iframe> <br><br>while we were tucked in our beds on sunday night dreaming of our fave celeb dresses from the oscars, the tigi creative team was hard at work throughout the night recreating the hottest looks from the red carpet, ready for you to watch and learn from!<br><br>according to research recently undertaken by the haircare super br http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1245 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <iframe src="http://www.linkto.tv/iframe/show/uuid/ehh9w5p2hfw" style="width: 90%; height: 300px;"></iframe> <br><br>while we were tucked in our beds last night dreaming of our fave celeb dresses from the oscars, the tigi creative team was hard at work throughout the night recreating the hottest looks from the red carpet, ready for you to watch this morning!<br><br>according to research recently undertaken by the haircare super brand, 61 http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1243 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT beloved by cheryl cole, jennifer aniston and victoria beckham, <a href="http://www.rodial.co.uk/"><b>rodial</b></a> is the skincare brand all our fave celebs turn to when they're in need of a little plumping, toning or tanning! want a piece of the action? get down to your local house of fraser where rodial are setting up suncare pop up shops, featuring all their best-selling products for summer. the ranges you'll be able to get your mitts on include brazilian ta http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1239 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT the transfer tattoos at last season's chanel show have been the talk of the beauty industry since we first spied them and we're pleased to announce that they're now finally available! <br> featuring the classic chanel logo, as well as birds, flowers and chains, the temporary tattoos are a seriously stylish, if not slightly frivolous, addition to your spring/summer wardrobe. still, cheaper than a chanel dress! <br><br>if you fancy getting inked the non-permanent way, get your http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1240 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT findasalon love kelly osbourne's purple hair and she's not alone in opting for a blue(-ish) rinse: everyone from kate moss to brit sensation ellie goulding has got a pastel dye job at the moment. seen at the chanel, giles deacon and proenza schouler catwalk shows, ice cream hued hair is <i>the</i> biggest colour trend for summer.<br><br> if you fancy joining in with this fash-pack favourite, we suggest you get down to the karine jackson salon in london's covent garden, http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1238 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT it's no secret that findasalon are all about eyebrows. we can spot a tadpole brow at twenty paces and can talk about tweezers for hours. in short, it's an obsession. fancy sorting out your own brows with a spot of threading? we'd always suggest a trip to shavata -- the woman herself is the queen of eyebrows and has worked her magic on everyone (including us!) and her salons nationwide are simply the best place to go for a tidy, reshape or total overhaul. <br><br>to celebrate mother's http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1235 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT during london fashion week we were lucky enough to catch charlie le mindu's fantastic hair fashion show. the wig wonder kid made a name for himself on berlin's uber-cool club scene by combining hairdressing, art and fashion and more recently he's been working with fudge as a brand ambassador. <br><br>his completely ott designs always seemed destined to end up on the head of lady gaga and having already worn one of his wiggy creations in the bad romance vid, this week we were pleased http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1236 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT dying your hair at home is never going to offer the same results as a salon job, but if you're on a budget and have resorted to home-colouring, we have a number you might want to type into your blackberry right now...<br><br>if you’ve ever had a home hair dye disaster we recommend you add <b>0845 601 8129</b> to your phonebook, asap. this life-saving number is naturtint’s hair colour helpline. manned at all times by professional hairdressers who can talk you through every http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1237 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT we all know how hard it can be hard to find the perfect shade of red lipstick, so it makes sense that when you find it you hold on to it... we also know how nice it is to get that must-have, limited edition designer compact and eke out every ounce of lipgloss... but have you ever considered just how out of date your favourite makeup might be? according to new research from debenhams today, the average british woman's cosmetic bag is out of date by a whopping four years! while hanging on t http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1234 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT the ghetto fabulous ponytails at henry holland's london fashion week show were one of the most talked about hairstyles of the week, so of course we got straight on the phone to the man responsible, superstar stylist shay dempsey to find out how to get it. <br><br><b>the look... </b><br>fearless inspiration from shay dempsey, global creative stylist to sebastian professional, blended with house of holland’s fun flair saw the girls with voluminous playful ponytai http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1232 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT braids are this summer's biggest catwalk trend and we've already seen loads of stylish celebs sporting plaits of varying sizes on the red carpet. at tuesday night's brit awards, fearne cotton showed off a scruffy fat herringbone style which is perfect for summer. celeb hairdresser lee stafford says, "fearne has combined just the right amount of femininity with mature glamour to pull of what is essentially quite a young look. she has kept her makeup clean and striking which looks great in co http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1231 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT pixie lott is fast becoming our favourite star for her ever-evolving red carpet hair. whether she's rocking curls, rock chick texture or boho waves, she always manages to look amazing. we loved the retro waves she was sporting at the brits last night, created for her by british hairdresser of the year, akin konizi. we spoke to akin this morning to find out how to get this elegant 1940s look... <br><br>"to recreate this look, firstly apply a generous spritz of <a href=&q http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1230 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT perfect eyebrows are something of an obsession here at findasalon towers and while most people are content with a scuzzy old eyebrow pencil, we prefer something a little more upmarket. eyebrow gels and cakes are a more old-fashioned product that generally require the use of an angled brush, but the results are way more realistic and last all day too. the latest product to impress us brow freaks is illamasqua eyebrow cake, £14.<br><br>the pressed powder compact is perfect for d http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1228 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT its official, no longer can your boyfriend moan at you for taking too long to get ready, it should be the other way round!<br><br>a study for superdrug has revealed that men take 83 minutes a day on their personal grooming routine, while women take only 79 minutes.<br><br>blokes take more time on pretty much every activity including choosing an outfit, shaving and moisturising!<br><br>they also spend £25.55 a month on hair/skincare/beauty products, which is ju http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1226 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT headmasters is one of findasalon's favourite salon chains so we're delighted to inform you that this spring they're bringing back their amazing half price colour sale! they launched this amazing offer last year and due to popular demand... it's back!<br><br>available at all 40 headmasters salons nationwide <b>from sunday 14th february right up until sunday 27th march</b>, there's never been a better time to try something new. blondes, brunettes, redheads, men and women ca http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1224 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT we already know that people have been wearing makeup for centuries, but according to research out today, even prehistoric people were fans of troweling on the slap! <br><br>a team of archaeologists from bristol university discovered perforated marine shells at two cave sites in murcia, spain, dating back up to 50,000 years. one shell contained traces of a red pigmented base and a black sparkly mineral, most likely used as ‘glitter’ makeup, rather than for wall drawings! the team a http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1225 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT britain’s biggest hair science group is calling for hair extensions to be banned!<br><br>the trichological society claims that extensions damage natural hair and lead to women suffering with alopecia & bad patches.<br><br>hair scientist, barry stevens believes extensions which are glued-in, sewn-in or attached with a metal ring should be banned in the uk.<br><br>"there can be quite serious consequences wearing them for a long period. they are capa http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1223 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT looking for a new scent to seduce that special someone this valentine's day? with so many delicious fragrances on the market it can be hard to know where to begin but never fear, findasalon have been sniffing out some of the most sensual scents available -- all in the name of research, of course... <br><br><b>guerlain aqua allegoria pamplelune, £30.50 </b> <br><br>looking for a sophisticated scent to capture his heart this valentine’s day? tired of all th http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1221 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT who needs painful botox injections and pricey surgery when you can try the instant facelift from skin doctors for a fraction of the price? i have to admit i was sceptical that a serum could really have the same results as a bit of quick fix surgery, but it's certainly a lot cheaper than a lunchtime botox dose so i agreed to give it a try. <br><br>within minutes of applying the silky serum i could feel the skin on my face tighten, but not in an uncomfortable or painful way. i di http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1216 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT ok, so holiday season is still a few months away but if you want to ensure a smooth, sexy and glowing beach body then getting into a good routine of exfoliating is really important. dry, flaky skin never looks good on the beach and a smooth, buffed bod will also ensure your tan lasts longer and develops more evenly. <br><br>try and remember to do it two or three times a week, working over the entire body starting from the feet and moving up in circular motions with both hands. it's a http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1217 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT valentine's day is just around the corner and whether you're dropping not-so-subtle hints to the man in your life or looking for a gift for someone special yourself, thorntons and style icon coleen rooney have teamed up to create a fantastic v-day offer.<br><br>all you have to do to snare this treat is buy one of coleen's best-selling fragrances, coleen lilac or coleen black x  edt from participating stockists and you’ll get a scrumptious box of thorntons chocolates ab http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1220 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT could this be the end of mascara, as we know it? british hospitals are recruiting women who are unhappy with their eyelashes, to trial a new lash-boosting drug. <br><br>the liquid drug latisse, could improve the length, thickness and darkness of lashes without cosmetics!<br><br>latisse would need to be applied daily with a brush, similar to mascara application. <br><br>consultant parwez hossain, who is trialling the drug at southampton general hospital, said m http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1214 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT need some new year hunks to liven up your wall? pick up the new charity habb calendar, featuring all your fave celeb hairdressers in various states of undress! priced at just £6.95, all profits go to the hair and beauty benevolent fund. to buy, visit www.habb.org or call 01737 212494. http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1211 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT sweden; the home of abba, ikea and now, ref haircare. this exciting new range of professional prodcuts promises simple, fuss-free and high quality haircare. with a huge collection of essentials for every hair type, ref works in a nifty numeric reference system, meaning that choosing the right products for you is a doddle. visit <a href="http://www.referencehaircare.com">www.referencehaircare.com</a> to find out more…. http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1212 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT we told you the perm was back… grown up and better than ever, new formulations are way less harsh (and crispy) than their 80s forebearers. <b>schwarzkopf professional</b> has created the natural styling hydrowave which offers katy perry-esque curls, boho waves or even just root lift with no damage to your hair. in fact, their advanced technique is seriously moisturising meaning that there’s no frizz and no dryness, just a stylish, lasting look that banishes bad hair days for good. to http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1213 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT nestled amongst the plethora of shops and fancy deli's of kensington high street lies a little sanctum of indulgence!<br><br>with over 27 years of experience and a host of services to make you look and feel great, <b>derma perfect aesthetic</b>s is the perfect place for those looking for a spot of pampering.<br><br>working with the latest technologies & products from france, italy and north & south america, they provide their clients with only http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1210 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT normally viewed as the ‘dumb’ hair colour, blondes have had to contend with being the butt of bimbo jokes for many years!<br><br>however, an academic study has found that blondes are in fact more aggressive & confident than brunettes and redheads. men generally see blondes as more attractive, therefore they attract more attention. the study indicated that the more 'special' people feel, judged by physical strength for men and looks for women, the more likely they are to get a http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1209 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT findasalon don't get many opportunities to whizz around in convertibles, but we are well aware of the hair trauma that can be caused by cruising around in an open top car. praise be then to mercedes, who recently debuted their latest model, designed to prevent wind-ravaged hair. we're not sure if that's the only benefit of the 2011 e class convertible, but the rest of the specs mean nothing to us.<br><br> for the past decade, engineering bods at mercedes have been working on the c http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1208 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT the heavy black eyeliner favoured by egyptian ruler cleopatra may have had medical as well as aesthetic benefits, according to french research out today.  <div><br></div><div>the study, published in the journal analytical chemistry, suggests that lead salts contained in cleopatra's trademark heavy black liner helped to protect against eye disease. we're not suggesting you rush out and try and concoct your own lead-based liner though, there's science to contend with here. http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1207 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT according to research in the national geographic magazine, redheads are becoming rarer and could even be extinct by the end of the century. <br> <br> according to the report, less than 2% of the world's population has natural red hair, created by a mutation in northern europe thousands of years ago. because of 'global intermingling' -- the fact that we aren't restricted to reproducing with people in our village as in days of yore -- means that the chances of redheads meeting http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1205 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT according to research out today, a staggering 46% of americans would sacrifice ten years of their life to avoid chronic, untreatable bad body odour - with 4% admitting they'd willing lose 20 years! the survey of 1000 men and women also revealed that they'd be happy to gain over a stone in weight to avoid a lifetime of body odour.<br><br>the study, undertaken by crystal deodorant, also revealed that 32% of respondents would forgo a salary increase rather than sit next to someone with http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1206 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT we're not really sure if this counts as news but according to a superdrug poll released today, angelina jolie has been voted the beauty icon of the last decade. no real surprise when you consider her perfect pout and flawless skin, not to mention that killer figure. the really interesting news is that not only has angie topped the charts, but that she's also beaten love rival jennifer aniston, who came second in the poll. ouch! we bet that didn't go down too well with jen (if she reads superdrug http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1203 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ifieec7yspy&hl=en_gb&fs=1&"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ifieec7yspy&hl=en_gb&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess=&q http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1204 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jtoevjjugvi&hl=en_gb&fs=1&"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jtoevjjugvi&hl=en_gb&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess=&q http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1202 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT not a girl, not yet a woman? the ramsay and johnson salon are welcoming their teenage clientele with open arms. having recently designed a bespoke ‘glamorise me’ service for their style savvy customers, the salon is offering teens the chance to experience a total makeover in the likeness of some of their favourite celebrities.<br><br>“the idea stemmed from the number of young girls coming into our salon looking for a new look yet not confident enough to go for a drastic change.” nevi http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1197 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT colour b4 by scott cornwall is the uk’s first ever home hair colour remover. making home hair colour disasters a thing of the past, the revolution in home hair technology allows you to skip that hideous trip to the salon, and instead allows you to correct damage done in the comfort of your own home. <br><br>in a desperate bid to save money, this year has seen a rise in the number of women opting for home hair dyes to avoid hefty credit card bills. this has also led, however, to the i http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1198 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT fancy tickets to the uk elite model final and after show party? or perhaps a hair and make-up shoot with celebrity session stylist paula kingham? throw in a truckload of make-up and beauty products from some of superdrug’s favourite brands, and you’ve pretty much got the perfect prize, right? all this could be yours simply by entering superdrug’s exciting ‘get the look’ challenge.<br><br>all you have to do is create a fabulous party look for the festive season and post a step by step http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1194 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT scientists have discovered a curly hair gene. professors at the queensland institute of medical research (qimr) have found that the trichohyalin gene determines whether your hair will be straight or curly.<br><br>some girls are lucky to have spiral swirls but others hate their wavy tresses. this discovery could mean new treatments will be developed to make hair grow straighter. a pill a day could keep the ghd’s away! just think how much money we will all save on not having to buy hea http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1193 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT it’s fair to say that if you have ginger hair, you’ve probably had to put up with a lot of abuse in the past. redheads have always been an easy target to tease, particularly during everyone’s school days! <br><br>here at findasalon, we love the orange haired kind! but we also like a joke too! that’s why we find this ginger media backlash that’s happening at the moment, a bit ridiculous. a few stories have hit the headlines in the past couple of days; that have reminded us of what a p http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1199 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT good looking, fantastic footballer, style icon and now…hairdresser?<br><br>david beckham snipped at comic george lopez’s hair whilst appearing on his us chat show. he admitted that his mum was a hairdresser, so he had inherited the trade a little bit.<br><br>explaining his many style transformations, becks said; “i just kind of get bored- i wake up in the morning and i don’t like my hair so sometimes i cut it myself.”<br><br>he is indeed a man of many talents! http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1200 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT meet the real life edward scissorhands! valentino losauro from florida has developed ‘clawz’, fingertip blades that cut hair twice as fast as scissors. <br><br>the us mad man spent £150,000 on inventing these small razors, which attach to each finger to cut & style hair.<br><br>we think it’s quite scary looking; we won’t be rushing out to try this new hairdressing discovery, that’s for sure!<br><br> http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1195 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT peter andre has beaten a host of male celebrities to win best hair of the year! the mysterious girl singer was awarded top place, in the annual <b>brylcreem best celebrity hairstyle awards. </b><br><br>coming a close second to peter was man of the moment robert pattinson, with his trademark bed head style. and 3rd place went to f1 champ jenson button.<br><br>we love the newly single pete, but is his spiky gel cut really the best? where’s our beloved hair icon http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1196 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT november is always a big month for hairdressing and 2009 was no exception. with the british hairdressing awards over, it was over to wahl to crown the best of the best in the <i><b>afro hair </b></i>world. <br><br> held at the gorgeous hilton metrople with a caribbean inspired three-course meal, and hosted by comedian/presenter kat, everyone from the <i>black hair world</i> was in attendance.<br><br> queen of the night turned out http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1192 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT according to research out today, 95% of brits reckon that they're more prone to bad hair days in winter and what with frizz, split-ends and hat hair all ravaging our tresses, it's no surprise really. on top of bad hair days, over a third of brits polled said that they lacked the energy to style their hair in winter and over half admitted that the state of their hair puts them in a bad mood -- not exactly what you need to survive the festive season in style. <br><br>according to t http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1186 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT scientists have proved that family genetics play a bigger part in deciding when your hair goes grey- rather than stress!<br><br>a study of over 200 identical and non-identical twins helped scientists come to this conclusion. the findings showed little difference between the twins hair and when it originally turned silver- implying that environmental factors and varying lifestyles had little impact, it was all down to their genes.<br><br>"this study offers us a fascin http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1187 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT we wouldn’t blame you for having had your fill of peaches geldof prancing around with her clothes off, but no doubt much to her father’s disgust, she’s at it again. all in the name of christmas, peaches is stripping down to her ultimo lingerie to launch the brand’s new fairground-themed collection available in debenhams stores and online <a href="http://www.ultimo.co.uk">www.ultimo.co.uk</a> from today.<br><br>shot in an old-time fairground, miss geldof is photo http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1188 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT the new ena salon has been hailed as a ‘salon with a difference.’ stunningly decorated, the space offers both hair & beauty services in a tranquil but warm atmosphere.<br><br>the brainchild of best friends johnny othona and pedro inchenko, the salon combines with allilon their global education venture, to act as a place that provides excellent service whilst teaching the future generations of top hairdressers.<br><br>ena is also product partners with davines, a go http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1189 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT american site <a href="http://mydnafragrance.com">http://mydnafragrance.com</a> is offering a new range of scents based on, wait for it, hair samples of dead celebrities. the la based company is using clippings provided by celebrity hair collector john reznikoff for it’s “very scientific” procedure. although it is not exactly clear how the famous dna is translated into a wearable fragrance, dr. diva verdun of mydnafragrance.com<a href="http://mydnafragrance.com&quot http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1190 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT looking for the perfect party season manicure? look no further! minx is the hottest nail treatment on the planet at the moment and it's finally widely available in the uk. you know how much we love nails here at findasalon so we were delighted to try the service out earlier this week. celebs love it, fashionistas love it... and now we love it too. <br><br>minx manicures consist of patterned or plain foil in pretty much any design you desire. i opted for leopard print, of course http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1185 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p class="msonormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">nestled in the beautiful surroundings of marylebone, the<b> chi yu wellness centre</b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> offers a range of oriental & complementary therapies and holistic beauty treatments to suit everyone.<o:p></o:p><br></span></p><p class="msonormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;& http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1183 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT ever wondered how zac efron gets his locks looking so luscious? no, us neither, but any excuse to post a picture of him shirtless will do for us. in a recent interview with time magazine the hsm heartthrob revealed his styling secrets;<br><br>“shower before you go to bed, and then sleep on your wet hair. towel-dry it. in the morning, it's all messed up naturally. if you have that messed-up thing going when you wake up, it's more willing to stay that way.”<br><br>so the http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1180 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT ever wondered what goes on backstage at x factor? we always imagined it to be a mariah carey-esque vision of puppies and lilies and candles - at least in louis' room. as it turns out, we were right about the candles -- earlier this week dannii <a href="http://twitpic.com/na5et">tweeted a picture</a> of her favourite ark scented candle saying, "loving these ark scented candles. keeping my x factor dressing room smelling divine... everyone wants to be in my room! d http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1178 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT no, us neither, but according to a survey carried out by superdrug, this year a third of all women are aiming to have all their christmas shopping done before 1st december!<br><br>out of the 3000 british families surveyed, a super-organised 12% have already finished all their pressie buying. perhaps unsurprisingly, one third of women are aiming to have their shopping finished before the end of november while 10% of men surveyed admitted that they would be doing their shopping on chri http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1179 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT here at findasalon we love a bit of <b>tigi</b> and judging by our recent reader survey, so do you! this party season the uber-cool salon haircare brand are making it easier than ever to stay stylish throughout the festivities with limited edition bumper sizes of two of their best-selling products. throughout november and december you'll be able to bag supersized editions of after-party smoothing cream and (our personal fave) headrush shine spray. with both products you'll be getting http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1175 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT with the words ‘cellulite’ and ‘fine lines’ not yet featuring in their vocabulary, you’d be forgiven for presuming that life was pretty carefree for the lithe, fresh-faced youth of today. think again. <br><br>in a recent study commissioned by the teen skincare experts at <b>superdrug</b>, it was discovered that one in three schoolgirls were more worried about looking good in class than getting decent grades.<br><br>alarmingly, one in four of the 3,000 nine to http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1172 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT aches and pains in your joints are no longer just the concern of arthritic oaps; with more of us than ever sitting at uncomfy desks all day at work and tottering around in dangerously high heels armed with supersized handbags, it's no wonder bad backs and stiff necks are such a common problem.<br><br>if a weekly massage is out of your budget, may we suggest you invest in the homedics compact percussion massager to repair the damage? priced at a credit-crunching £34.99, this nifty dev http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1173 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT if there’s one thing mariah carey knows how to do it’s stand out from the crowd. attending the premiere of her new movie ‘precious’ at the chinese theatre in hollywood, the singer turned heads with her glossy, waved curls scooped over one ear, accompanied by an understated side parting. <br><br>the look was created by superstar stylist robert vetica whose aim was to give the mighty m a look reminiscent of classic hollywood leading ladies like lana turner and veronica lake but w http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1174 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT much to the delight of it's female shoppers, on monday tesco's first ever ‘beauty shop’ debuted in the supermarket chain's chesterfield store. this is tesco's first ever beauty shop-within-a- shop, an initiative designed to make shopping for beauty products as easy for their female customers as possible. featuring big name brand fragrances and cosmetics including l’oreal and max factor, we're sure they're on to a winner with this one. clubcard points at the ready!<br><br>explaining t http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1170 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT sweden; the home of abba, volvo, ikea and now, ref haircare! ref has arrived on british shores to provide beauty addicts with an exciting new range of professional haircare that promises simple, fuss-free and high quality products. <br><br>with a comprehensive collection of essentials for every type of hair, ref works in a numeric reference system, meaning that choosing the right products for you becomes easy. don't worry, no maths is required; each product is assessed across four ca http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1169 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT if you're more team andre than team price, you'll no doubt be interested to hear that pete's new perfume, <i>unconditional</i>, is available now exclusively at the perfume shop. named after a track on his new album, unconditional is a gorgeous floral musk which is classic and sexy at the same time... unlike a certain someone, eh pete?! <br><br>starting at £14.99, unconditional is available exclusively at the perfume shop until christmas. with more than 177 stores across t http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1166 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <b>this much fun shouldn’t be legal! </b><br><br>college sweetheart and homecoming queen elle woods <i>(sheridan smith)</i> doesn’t take no for an answer. so when her boyfriend, warner <i>(duncan james)</i>, dumps her for someone more serious, elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for harvard law school...<br> <br>based on the hit movie of the same name, <b>legally blonde the musical</b> is th http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1167 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT last week we told you how to get john & edward's gravity-defying x factor hair, but this week it's time for something a little more glamorous with the official x factor makeup artist, jackie tyson. jackie has worked her magic on everyone from katy perry to sienna miller over the years, but she says her most challenging client to date was transforming susan boyle for britain's got talent!<br><br>jackie creates the girls' glamorous looks each week on x factor and on her website http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1163 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT for the majority of women, grey hair is something that we want to cover as effectively as possible; on average, caucasians notice their first grey hair at just 34! imagine if you could ditch the dye -- and in fact ditch the problem altogether -- while regaining the natural shade you grew up with. sounds like a dream come true, right?<br><br>well, according to l’oréal’s research and developments hq, this may well soon become a reality. patricia pineau, l’oréal’s research communication http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1165 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery></w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: times; color: black;" lang="en-us">lets face it ladies, we could all think of better things to do with our day than sitting in the hairdressers waiting for our colour to process.<o:p></o:p></span> <p class="msonormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: times; color: black;" lang=&quot http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1162 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT the hair hero that is vidal sassoon, received a cbe from the queen yesterday for his services to hairdressing.<br><br>the sixties hairdressing superstar changed the face of haircuts forever. he famously invented the mary quant bob and cut mia farrow’s hair in that iconic pixie crop for the film rosemary’s baby.<br><br>the 82 year old, who was born in east london, still looked cool as he received his medal, wearing a fur-collared coat and chic dark rimmed glasses. &lt http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1159 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT fast cementing itself as a trusty celebrity secret, klorane gentle dry shampoo with oat milk is getting full marks for it’s backstage performances in the strictly come dancing hair and make up room. this emerging cult product is refreshing the tresses of zoe lucker, ali bastin, lynda bellingham and natalie cassidy night after night, ensuring the girls’ hair is perfectly styled for their glittering dance routines. <br><br>klorane gentle dry shampoo is great for boosting volume http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1161 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <b>x factor </b>is one of the most hair-tastic shows on tv at the moment. from dannii's dazzling bob styling skills to chezza's ever-growing extensions and rachel's totally on-trend buzzcut, there's inspiration for everyone... including the boys. yes, we're talking john and edward. love them or hate them (how could you?), the terrible twins are powering on through the series -- and with performances like saturday's rendition of oops, i did it again, they look set to storm their way t http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1155 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT november vogue cover girl georgia jagger, has been named as the new face of rimmel london. the cosmetic giant counts kate moss, lily cole and sophie ellis-bextor among its spokespeople, and has also signed coco rocha alongside georgia for their vibrant spring/summer 2010 campaign.<br><br>"we needed a wider palette of faces to show the makeup results of our new products," said stephen mormoris, senior vice president of global marketing at coty beauty. <br><br>&qu http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1156 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT the aston martin of haircare <br><br>about to purchase your very own ghd straightening tool on the internet? stop! did you know that genuine ghd products are always written in the lower case? <br><br>this month sees the launch of a large scale anti-counterfeit advertising campaign across print, online and social media channels to try and educate as many consumers as possible about the dangers of buying fake products.<br><br>the ultimate a-lister of the s http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1158 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT supermodel eva herzigova recently took a trip to the errol douglas salon in motcomb street, knightsbridge, for a colour re-vamp and an a-list blow dry. <br><br>tracey paterson, colourist to stars such as sienna miller, applied two natural shades of blonde highlights to eva’s growing-out solid colour. this gave eva a definite colour boost, yet still maintained her soft, natural look.<br><br>as resident hairdresser on ‘how to look good naked’, and with clients such as elle http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1153 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT biore skincare experts and creators of the iconic ‘pore strip’ have commissioned an independent research consultancy* to expose the nation’s deepest and darkest beauty secrets. their findings? that we need to learn a little more about spot and blackhead prevention!<br><br>despite plying your hard earned cash into various elaborate skincare regimes, it would appear that the majority of us are pretty clueless when it comes to identifying the reasons behind those dreaded blemishes.<b http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1154 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <b>mac cosmetics </b>are renowned for their massive array of dazzling shades and stunning skills, but even when they're not prepping models for the runway or primping celebs for shoots the <b>mac artists </b>still like to keep themselves busy with the brushes.<br><br>this halloween the famed mac art team have created a series of face charts to help you get some seriously spooky (and sexy!) looks. whether you fancy the deadly dame or fluttereyfly, there's http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1152 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT britain’s next top model host and ambassador for breast cancer care, lisa snowdon is asking hairdressers across the uk to turn their salons pink throughout breast cancer awareness month this october to raise money for breast cancer care. <br><br>individual hairdressers and salons throughout the country can get involved by holding pink-themed activities and being such a creative industry, lisa has high hopes for some imaginative fundraising ideas. last year, hairdressers dress http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1147 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT this month sees <b>goody haircare </b>mark the launch of it’s exclusive new range retailing in <b>morrisons</b> stores throughout the uk. to tie in with this event, the goody team have been hard at work putting together some pretty staggering statistics about the average female, proving that its just not easy to look this good! <br><br>the shock study of 3,000 women shows that blondes spend the longest on their appearance before leaving the house. the av http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1148 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT with style icons such as <b>cheryl cole</b> rarely seen without them, false lashes are no longer an accessory to be confined to the fancy dress box. sales of false lashes have almost doubled compared to this time last year, with brits now spending <b>over £10m a year </b>boosting their lashes; what recession?! <br><br><b>superdrug</b> is the united kingdom's most fashion-conscious beauty and health retailer, with over 900 stores in the uk and http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1149 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT even when you’re a super foxy pussycat doll, a top london awards ceremony is still enough to induce a good bit of old fashioned hair-panic. thankfully, any last minute fears kimberly wyatt may have had were soon put to rest as she was treated to a sumptuous styling session at mayfair salon webster whiteman. <br><br>kimberly, who recently swapped her longer locks for an elfin pixie crop, decided her new style needed a retouch. the seasoned professionals at webster whiteman were left t http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1150 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT with 47 luxurious salons across london and the south, and no less than seven british hairdressing awards to date, the rush hair group is a formidable force within the industry. <br> <br> so when we found out they had opened a swanky new salon around the corner from the office, it seemed rude not to pay them a visit! <br> <br> walking through the doors i was met by a smiling receptionist and shown to a little consultation table, where my super stylist omorfi and i http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1144 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT october is breast cancer awareness month and there's hundreds of fund-raising events taking place all over the country - click <a href="http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/breastcancer/">here</a> for more info on what's going on in your area. there's also hundreds of great goodies available from all your favourite beauty brands, with profits supporting the good cause. <br><br>we love clinique's pink ribbon charm, £15 (with £2 donation) - the perfect way to look < http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1145 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT superstar hairdresser <b>tara smith</b> has been in la to style hollywood's number one stunt woman, zoe bell, for the promotional tour of drew barrymore's new film, whip it.<br><br>tara first worked with zoe bell on quentin tarantino's deathproof three years ago and has been on hand since to spruce the action woman up for her red carpet events. tara told us, "zoe's her hair wasn’t in the greatest condition thanks to beach life - sun and surf can be drying for l http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1142 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <b>salon international</b> is the biggest hairdressing event in the country and an essential date in the diary for anyone involved in the industry! with demonstrations from the hairdresssing pros, new products and salon innovations and all-important trend reports, there's something for everyone at the event, from salon managers to beauty students. <br> <br> at this year's show <b><a href="http://divapro.co.uk/">diva professional styling</a http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1141 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <b>alexa chung</b> is one of the many celebs who we've spotted wearing <b>chanel</b>'s latest nail colour; a fab shade of green called '<b>jade</b>'. first spotted on the catwalk last season, the minty colour was always set to be a best-seller, but even we were alarmed to hear about the reception this little bottle of nail paint has received. <b>jade</b> doesn't actually go on sale until the 9th october, but there's already a 150-strong waiting lis http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1140 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT thought swanky blow-dry bars were just in london? think again! award-winning hairdressing chain <b>headmasters</b> have an outpost in manchester and findasalon's rachael paid them a visit this weekend...<br> <br> "stepping off the train in manchester after a hectic train ride, the last thing i felt like doing was working out how to do my hair for the big family party i was attending that evening... i had more important things to do, like shopping and catching up http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1139 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT andrew barton's covent garden salon isn't even open yet, but the bookings are already coming in thick and fast, with one client jetting over from australia especially to see him!<br><br>the andrew barton salon opens its door in november 2009, but the phone lines are already buzzing with eager clients - surely a testament to the ten years younger hairdresser's skills! his concept of offering a complete transformation at an affordable price means its no surprise how popular the salon l http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1136 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT drew barrymore's punky dip-dyed black 'do has divided your opinions, but if you do decide to take the plunge and try this look, we've got some tips from the hairdressing legends at headmasters. find your nearest headmasters salon by visiting their website at <a href="http://www.hmhair.co.uk/salons/">www.hmhair.co.uk</a>!<br> <br>we caught up with francesca davies, headmasters art director who has the following tips to  get the look:<br>&a http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1138 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <span style="font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: arial;"><b><br>naturtint</b></span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: arial;"><span style="">  </span>is the leading chemically-light home hair colourant. free from ammonia, resorcinol and parabens, naturtint allows you to colour with care.<br> <br> <br> <b>marc ramos</b></span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; f http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1137 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT here at <b>findasalon</b> we can't imagine life without our <b>tangle teezers</b>. the natty little brush is simply the best for detangling knots, gliding through extensions and tending to the tresses of little ones, but as <b>dragons' den</b> viewers may recall, it wasn't always such a success story.<br> <br> inventor shaun p pitched his innovative detangling brush to the dragons, but was turned down for funding. last night, however, dragon http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1135 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT everyone knows the benefits of organic food but how about organic skincare? chances are you've never considered it or dismissed it as an expensive luxury but as <b>organic fortnight</b> launches, maybe it's time to change your mind. <br><br><b>organic fortnight</b> takes place from the 5th - 20th september and affordable organic skincare line <b>organic bloom</b> are celebrating the occasion by launching into <b>planet organic</b> http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1134 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT we've been fans of <b>molton brown</b>'s swanky smellies for years so we were overjoyed to hear that they'd revamped and extended their men's line. while the ladies of the findasalon office have no problem finding lovely bathroom products, it's always been a struggle to find something nice for the boys that's a little more glamorous than a bog standard bar of soap or the dreaded ubiquitous bottle of lynx. <br><br><b>molton brown</b> launched their first range http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1130 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT the felbridge hotel and spa is the landmark hotel in east grinstead offering excellent facilities in an ideal location on the borders of sussex, surrey and kent. the hotel sits prominently on the a22 at the north of east grinstead just 10 minutes from gatwick airport and a short drive to the glorious south coast. <br><br> an immaculate sturdy and traditional exterior belies the modern elegance within. well-styled bedrooms in fresh neutral tones range from standard double to luxury http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1129 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT we hear that... green goddess alicia silverstone is a big fan of ecotools, the earth friendly make-up brush brand. alicia is famed for her eco and ethical lifestyle; from her totally green wedding to the prestigious title she has earned of peta's sexiest female vegetarian! no surprise then that the gorgeous actress is keen to keep her beauty regime environmentally friendly too with products from ecotools. the brand use sustainable resources to minimise their impact on the environment and are a p http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1127 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT prep your skin for the party season with aveda's fantastic treatments – we love the outer peace blemish facial. following an awful breakout last week, i paid a visit to the aveda institute in covent garden to see what they could do to make me presentable to the world once again... <br><br>the totally personalised process involved in the outer peace treatment kicks off with a chat about your skin issues, before a prescribed blend of products are used for a totally customised service. http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1128 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT after 11 years working as a stylist in new york, lyndalouise burrell knew exactly what was missing when she moved back to her native london; an affordable, friendly neighbourhood nail salon. taking matters into her own hands, lyndalouise and her sister joanna created <b>nailgirls</b>, a hip, girly oasis in london's trendy angel. the salon is just a stone's throw from the find a salon offices so last week i took a trip to see what all the fuss was about...<br> <br> http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1126 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT according to some rather worrying research we received today, almost half of the uk's men and one third of women won't shower today. the dirty truth was revealed in a survey on global hygiene undertaken by sca, one of the world's leading hygiene companies. the unexpected findings also revealed that the uk ranks an embarrassing fifth for shower frequency, falling behind countries including france and the us.<br> <br> other rather unsanitary facts include...<br> <br&gt http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1124 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT soul superstar beverley knight mbe is set to launch her very own cosmetics range this september, excusively at selfridges - home to the largest beauty hall in the world!<br><br>k by beverley knight will provide a full range of products that address the issues currently overlooked for darker skin tones. the range features 15 products and 78 shades, from oil-free foundations through to eyeliners and skin highlighters. launching on 17th september, the products are both sophisticated and http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1123 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT celeb hairdresser <a href="http://www.karinejackson.co.uk/">karine jackson</a> kicks off her annual <b>colour festival</b> tomorrow, with brilliant offers and prizes to be won. colour expert and former london hairdresser of the year karine is passionate about all things colour and is a pioneer of the hugely popular <b>organic colour systems</b> natural range. the colours use naturally derived ingredients and are proven to be kinder to hair and signif http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1122 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT if you've stashed away your straighteners and are starting to embrace your natural texture, have we got good news for you! top haircare brand <b>umberto giannini</b> are encouraging curly girls to ditch the straightening irons this summer in exchange for a free pair of umberto giannini curling tongs in the first ever <b>straightener amnesty</b> taking place in london at the end of july.<br><br>top stylist ben randle will be on hand to help out with any styling http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1121 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT if you suffer from sensitive skin, you'll know how hard it can be to find products that don't irritate. queen skincare & cosmetics was launched in 1927 by three dermatologists and the brit-brand has been producing effective but gentle products for sensitive skin types ever since. <br><br>committed to creating products for sensitive skin and sensitive skin alone, queen stock everything from hand cream to sunscreen, makeup to moisturiser. we were excited to hear about their new http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1118 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT following the success of their hugely popular brow bars (as loved by girls aloud), blink have extended their services to include eyelash bars. specialising in high impact, natural-looking lash extensions, blink lashes last up to two weeks — perfect for holidays and special occasions. <br><br>we love the (not so natural!) electric blue shade… visit <a href="http://www.blinkbrowbar.com">www.blinkbrowbar.com</a> for your nearest salon. http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1119 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT for extreme styles that last and last, we seriously rate the new schwarzkopf got2b range. tested in wind tunnels, the collection is perfect for creating gravity-defying styles — from mohawks to beehives, this range will leave your locks seriously solid! <br><br>to celebrate the launch, got2b have set up a you tube channel with loads of ‘how-to’ videos. <br><br>check it out at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/got2buk">www.youtube.com/got2buk</a> http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1120 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <b>models own</b> is our fave new cheap and cheerful makeup line. the fashion forward range has an amazing 163 different colour products, all at credit crunch friendly prices. perfect for fashionistas with a passion for creating faces! visit <a href="https://www.modelsownit.com/">www.modelsownit.com</a> for a lust-worthy range of shades, hot off the catwalk.<br> http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1116 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <b>sienna miller</b>'s humongous heidi plait is a great look for summer - it's a little bit boho, a little bit beachy and the perfect updo for hot and humid holidays. <br><br>if you're not blessed with super lengthy locks à la sienna - or are struggling to master the perfect plait - check out the brand new <b>chunky braided headband, £12</b> at hot hair. the new thicker style is perfect for getting ms miller's look, and with 12 shades to choose from, you http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1112 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT the lovely creative types at<i> </i><b>boots</b><i> </i>have provided us with some handy hints to get the glam looks of some the current crop of fab female singers. from <b>la roux</b> to <b>little boots</b>, we've got all the tricks you'll need to get the looks of these musical mavens. <br> <br> <i>bulletproof </i>singer <b>la roux</b> is currently riding high in the charts, but it's not just he http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1114 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT the lovely creative types at<i> </i><b>boots</b><i> </i>have provided us with some handy hints to get the glam looks of some the current crop of fab female singers. from <b>la roux</b> to <b>little boots</b>, we've got all the tricks you'll need to get the looks of these musical mavens. <br> <br>fiery redhead<b> florence welch </b>is the frontwoman of chart-toppers <b>florence and the machine</b>, an http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1110 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT the lovely creative types at<i> </i><b>boots</b><i> </i>have provided us with some handy hints to get the glam looks of some the current crop of fab female singers. from <b>la roux</b> to <b>little boots</b>, we've got all the tricks you'll need to get the looks of these musical mavens. <br> <br> kicking off the week is the old-school glamour of <b>little boots</b>, currently riding high in the charts with new http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1109 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT brother, son, nephew or cousin? buying for teenage boys is always hard, but worry not cult brand <b>joe bloggs</b> to the rescue!!<br><br>fragrance and beauty creations limited (fab) have signed a license with joe bloggs, to create a fragrance range that compliments their collection of urban fashion designs.<br><br>fab have developed four key signature scents around the four ‘role models’ identified in these consultations joe bloggs rebel; joe bloggs vintage; http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1108 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT living up to her name, megan looks every inch the fox with glossy red lips at the paris fashion week haute couture show.<br><br>now you too can create her look with a great new product!<br><br>everyone loves a strong lip colour but it never seems to last all night! enter lip-ink, think of it as a marker pen for lips, its a liquid organic colour ‘stain’ that you apply sparingly to the lips (meaning it lasts for ages) and then you put a gloss over the top.<br><br&g http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1107 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT arrogant cat one of the hottest fashion labels around and loved by celebs from paris hilton to victoria beckham, has launched its much anticipated fragrance!<br><br>at a fabulous launch party at london's swanky soho hotel, dawn “i” and dusk “i” created exclusively for the brand by renowned perfumer firmenich were unveiled.<br><br>dawn “i” is a breathtaking fragrance for the day, whilst dusk “i” is described as an intoxicating scent for the night.<br>both fragrances http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1104 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT looking for the purr-fect gift for the <b>hello kitty</b> obsessive in your life? how about hello kitty perfume? with celeb fans including <b>paris hilton</b>, <b>cameron diaz</b> and <b>rihanna</b>, hello kitty has infilitrated everything from homewear and mobile phones to jewellery and sweets. the only thing missing was a perfume - until now!<br> <br>designed for girls of all ages, the cutesy packaging is sure to appeal http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1102 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT last night we attended a fab <b>bareminerals</b> event in london's sunny soho square. the original mineral makeup brand, <b>bareminerals</b> has been around for over 10 years and is america's number one selling foundation. although we'd dabbled with minerals before, last night was a truly life-changing makeup experience for picture editor, charleen! "i never knew you could achieve such good coverage with such little product. my skin's really oily but it gave me a gre http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1103 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT tv's favourite hairdresser, <b>andrew barton </b>is set to launch his own exclusive range of clip-in hair extensions this weekend at <a href="http://www.10yearsyoungerlive.co.uk/">10 years younger live</a>. the makeover guru and founder of the <b>shiny happy hair</b> range of products says, <i>"from tv makeovers to celebrity hair, fashion catwalks to glitzy photoshoots, i love using clip-in extensions to get the barton look!"</i& http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1098 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT if you can’t make it down to their glam <b>powder room</b> on london’s columbia road, <b>the powderpuff girls</b> are now selling their fab selection of beauty treats online at <a href="http://store.thepowderpuffgirls.com/index.php">www.thepowderpuffgirls.com</a>. from pretty <b>paul & joe</b> cosmetics, tools and accessories to the <b>powderpuff girls</b>’ own shimmer puff, it’s retro shopping heaven. they're also sto http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1096 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT smudgy eyes might be in fashion this season, but there's a definite difference between a subtle smokey eye and a smeared, smudged mess! clear up any liquid liner wobbles or eyeshadow sprinkles with the brand new <b>dot the i</b> makeup remover swabs from makeup maestro, <b>jane iredale</b>.<br><br>simply snap off the tip to release a pre-measured amount of makeup remover - with all organic extracts, it's safe for even the most sensitive eyes - and contact lens http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1092 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <b>tara smith</b> is one of our favourite celebrity hairdressers, counting <b>demi moore</b> and <b>natalie imbruglia</b> amongst her many a-list fans. this weekend she was on hand in new york to style the luscious locks of actress <b>lucy liu</b> for the prestigious persol incognito design exhibition at the whitney museum of american art. we spoke to tara to find out how she got the look...<br><br>“i starte http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1090 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT who said brown hair was boring? 39% of women in the uk are currently brunette, including the gorgeous kelly brook. a little birdy tells us that the secret to kelly's glossy, gorgeous tresses is <a href="http://www.danielgalvinjnr.co.uk/">daniel galvin jnr</a>’s king of colour glossy brunettes shampoo and conditioner, £4.99 each. both contain cocoa bean and walnut to amplify the sumptuous rich shades in both colour treated and naturally brunette hair.  <br>&lt http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1091 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT we were saddened to hear this week of the death of charlie's angel's star, farrah fawcett. the beautiful actress, who died this week after a long battle with cancer, was a true all-american beauty. amongst her many credentials, she was undeniably a true hair icon. her feathered flicky 'do was the most copied hairstyle of the 70s, with women of all ages flocking to their local salon to recreate the feathered style.<br><br>the look is as popular now as in its heyday, with red carpet re http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1089 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT worried your bloke might end up bald? while we think the likes of bruce willis and samuel l jackson are pretty sexy, hair or no hair, male pattern baldness is no laughing matter for many guys.  according to recent studies, two-thirds of all men will eventually be affected by male pattern baldness – will your man be one of them?<br><br>help is at hand – launching today in the uk is the <b>baldness calculator</b>, designed by german researcher dr. kurt wolff to http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1084 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT we’re big fans of <i>skins</i> hunk luke pasqualino here in the <b>h&b</b> office, so we were excited to learn of his past career as a hair model. we’ve since discovered that his dad pep runs the two <i>image international</i> salons in the peterborough area, and acts as luke’s personal stylist — in return for a bit of floor sweeping! call 01775 766722 or 01205 368368 for an appointment — who knows, luke may just pop in for a trim while you’re there… http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1082 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>love <b>twilight</b>? of course you do! good news - rumour has it cult us beauty brand <a href="http://shop.duwop.com/"><b>duwop</b></a> are set to release a make-up range in honour of the phenomenally successful book and film franchise later this year.<br></p><p>duwop are the beauty brains behind the best-selling <b>lip venom</b>, so it's no surprise to hear there there's set to be a special blood red twilight http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1083 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT following this morning's report in the daily mail on paula pratt who suffered an allergic reaction to hair dye, we spoke to former london hairdresser of the year karine jackson who is creative director of herb uk. founded by a hairdresser who suffered horrific allergic reactions to traditional colour, herb uk colour uses the lowest level of ppd's possible - the ingredient that causes the most allergic reactions.<br> <br> karine says, “there’s been a lot of press around advisin http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1080 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT recognise these faces? made famous as the john frieda sheer blonde twins, sister act brit and alex are embarking on a pop career backed by the production team behind madonna & gwen stefani. <br><br>keep your eyes peeled for their album set to launch this summer.... http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1078 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT tigi has launched a brand new range for men only. b for men is for guys who want to acheive a low-maintenance look with easy-to-use styling and finishing products. <br><br>so no more excuses for pinching your girlfriend’s bed head favourites, you’ve got your own! prices start from £6.95. <br><br>visit <a href="http://www.tigi.co.uk">www.tigi.co.uk</a> or call 0870 330 0955 for stockists http://www.findasalon.co.uk/news/viewnews.aspx?newsid=1077 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT