John Frieda 3-day straight

Launched at the start of the year this semi permanent styling spray has been flying off shelves nationwide so I decided to put it to the test.

Designed to mimic the effects of a Brazilian blow dry (the phenomenon sweeping salons across the globe!) this product claims to give results that last 3 days (rather than 3 months like the salon version)

Designed for people with naturally curly or wavy manes, this product contains keratin, a protein naturally found in hair, the keratin wraps itself around each strand of hair, conditioning and sealing to prevent a return to the hairs natural state until it is next washed.

The spray action makes application easy, it MUST be applied to wet/damp hair, NOT dry!

spray evenly in sections, comb through, blow dry smooth and then straighten in small sections with irons. It is the straightening process with the irons that activates the product so do not expect to see results if you are a wash and go kind of lady.

From day 1 my hair felt more silky to the touch and I had compliments that my hair looked shinier than usual.

Day 2 and I noticed after waking up that my hair was a lot more tame than usual after a nights sleep.

As someone who usually straightens their hair every single day, I am hoping that this product will now allow me to reduce straightening time or even forgo straightening on non hair wash days altogether.

If your hair is already straight this isn't going to rock your world and it wont give the professional and longer lasting results of a salon style Brazilian blow dry, but if you have wavy or curly hair and are a straightening addict then it will condition and reduce the amount of time you spend on straightening and give longer lasting staying power to the results.

Currently Superdrug are selling this at £5.49 (rrp £6.99)

Review: The Folly

Been wanting to pay this place a visit forever!

Located near Monument station in the city, this restaurant/bar is visually one of the most interesting hotspots around.

With a garden/nature theme the attention to details is superb and anyone who appreciates creative design/interiors couldn't fail to be impressed with this place!

I caught up with the lovely Miss Blundell and we had a rather loooooooooong lunch here, 

 ( see pics below of the culinary fare we sampled)

The food however looks better than it actually tastes and was disappointingly bland.

I would return to The Folly but maybe just for drinks next time.

It is pretty enough to save losing my vote entirely.

Sun is shining, weather is sweet...yeah!

What a gem of a day, I was up with the larks to go see a client in Clapham and back by noon which left plenty of time to enjoy the wonderful weather.

Living in our area we are pleasantly spoilt for choice when it comes to green spots, today we decided on Moormead Park in St Margarets.

We had little picnic and caught some rays beneath the blossom trees...perfect!

Hair transplant technology

Thought I would share this with you as I think its pretty amazing and interesting!

This week I have been mostly......

COLOURING: my nails 'Jermyn Street' by nails inc. a lovely brownish, greyish, mink shade

READING: 'Style Diaries- World Fashion from Tokyo to Berlin' a great little book about international fashion bloggers complete with plenty of pictures of the people behind the blogs and their personal style- Urban Outfitters £16.99

TRAVELLING: South Kensington, West Hampstead, Putney, Twickenham, St Margarets its been a busy old week on the hair front and I have met some great new clients as well as catch up with some of my lovely regulars. Happy Birthday Miss Pearson for today! xxx

BRAINSTORMING: for the next development of the business hopefully launching in Autumn...all still hush hush just now though I am afraid...TBC!

Intensive care for damaged hair

Are the ends of your hair weak and brittle from too much lightening, chemical relaxing or heat styling?

If so you need a product which will restore and repair the hair from the inside out.

Protein RX Anti breakage treatment mask from Frederik Fekkai does just that.

Made with an exclusive soy and milk protein complex this treatment is designed to work internally to mend and strengthen the hair to prevent future breakage and has a lovely creamy vanilla fragrance.

Apply after shampooing to towel dried hair, working from the mid lengths to the ends only (conditioning products need not be applied to the root area)

Ideally pin up your hair and wrap in a warm towel or cover with a cap for at least 10-15 minutes.

This is not a wash and go product, if you do not leave it on for the required amount of time you will not allow the ingredients to work their magic.

When it comes to rinsing, use the coolest water temperature that you can stand to have on your head, cooler water allows a more thorough rinse and helps to close the cuticles so that they lie flat allowing better reflection of light and promotion of shine.

This product can be used 1-2 times per week.

All of my product reviews are unbiased and based purely on my experience of using them with clients and on my own hair.

This treatment is my favourite for highly lightened and bleached hair in need of some tlc!

Available at Space NK for £24.

Or alternatively you can book a single treatment with me as an add on service for £5. Please mention at time of booking.

dreamy Diptyque

I have a huge obsession with candles! I love the soft light they create and the mood enhancing benefits of their fragrance.

I am currently burning Diptyque Baies during appointments- this candle has notes of rose and blackcurrant.

I adore Diptyque, the fragrances are so yummy! With their expansion into body care and personal fragrance perhaps there is hope that they may eventually launch a shampoo and conditioner range too, mmmmm imagine just how good your hair could smell!!