Luxe Organic Hairdressing

A Royal Affair

2011-03-28T17:26:00.000-07:00

With barely a month to go until Kate Middleton weds Prince William everyones talking about the bride to be, what she'll wear, who she'll wear and of course what about the hair.

The lovely Kate will of course look fantastic whatever she wears but with a nation watching, royal in-laws to keep happy and traditions to follow you can be sure that she'll look immaculate.

Here are a few suggestions for Kate (she of course reads our blog religiously, we wish)

With hair as thick and healthy as Miss Middleton's I think she should show it off to it's very best. Kate's hair always looks fantastic with volume, a bouncy wave and deep shine, I'd recommend a 40's inspired curl to frame her face and trail across her shoulders and back.

I love the tousled effect on this fantastic style but for Kate I'd reccomend some more styling and more height, I bet she'll have a huge tiara to support, lucky girl!

To acheive the look on the left, start with day old hair (this is hair washed the day before, ideally treated with a deep conditioning treatment) Plug in some heated rollers and while they're warming apply a thermal protection spray and apply a gloss serum or spray to your hair and decide where to wear your fringe, section away from the rest.

Wind your rollers back away from your face starting from the centre, use the smaller rollers towards the bottom to acheive volume. Spray with hairspray. Leave for 20 minutes or until cool

Carefully unwind the rollers taking care not to pull them out so you don't damage the curl, shake the curls gently with your fingertips and position, you may need to brush some sections gently to smooth (don't use a comb, you will seperate the curl). Take down your fringe and use straighteners to curve the fringe across your face and to the side. Secure with a grip.

Apply gloss and hairspray and voila!

I love this 40's inspired do and would love to see a version in Kate's lovely long locks with a demure fringe across the eye.

To achieve this look set your hair with the heated rollers exactly as before but this time include your fringe. When the rollers have curled use a stiff bristled brush sprayed with a gloss spray and hairspray and gently tease out the curl. Place the brush underneath the curl and place your hand on top of the curl and gently brush out whilst smoothing into shape with your hand.

Gorgeous!!!

Don't forget about Mothering Sunday, treat your Mum to her own Royal hair treatment at Luxe Organic Hairdressing with a Gift Voucher

What is going on in celebsville?

2011-02-10T07:14:00.000-08:00

In the past year there have been a multitude of celeb break-ups and divorces, some not so surprising, some just crazy weird and some we are utterly shocked about!!

I mean Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman have called it quits, they have a son together and all seems amicable from the outisde but if you listen to the gossip sites all is not as it seems. X-tina has been spotted out many times getting her drink on (who doesn't after a break-up) she's seeing someone new already who has moved in according to some online gossip sites BUUUUUT according to reports her ex-hubby is still living in the same house!! All a little bit too close if you ask me!!!

The big but so unsurprising news is that Katie price and Alex Reid are now over, did you see it coming?? And yet again reports state they still live together, well actually reports state that Alex refuses to leave, I feel sorry for the bloke, his pride is obviously seriously dented but honestly who did he think he was kidding?? Marrying someone a few months after they've gotten divorced from a man who Katie admits is probably the love of her life!! We just thank god there are no children in that equation, we are seriously bored with the tit for tat between her and Peter!!

Jude Law and Sienna Miller have called it a day....AGAIN.....really does anyone care now?? I don't so we'll leave it at that!! Olivia Wilde (the O.C) has seperated from her husband Tao Ruspoli after 8 years of marriage, this couple weren't even on my radar until the reports of the sepeartion. Olivia got hitched to Tao when she was 18, and get this the stunning male is a prince.....A PRINCE.....hubba....that is all!!!

The Halle Berry split form her baby daddy Gabriel Audrey is taking more and more turns for the worse with it looking to end in a bitter custody battle. So far we've heard reports of Gabriel verbally abusing Halle, even calling her the N word and apparently takes much offense to their daughter Nahla being referred to as black. We're not sure where the truth is in this break-up but either way keep it to yourself guys!!!!

The latest break-up that has literally shocked us to the core are Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz, you know off of Fall out Boy?? We are massively confuzzled with this one, Ashlee this week filed for divorce citing irreconcilble differences and is asking for spousal and child support. Doesn't she have her own money? We are so sad over this one, Ashlee and Pete keep from the public eye, she dropped her workload to focus on family and he hasn't been touring in a while so we're very sad and left scratching our heads in wonderment! So far neither party have commented on the split but we think Pete has seriously P****d Ashlee off!!!

Courtney Cox &David Arquette, Taylor Swift & Jake Gylenhall, Paris Hilton & Doug Reinhart, Lenny Henry & Dawn French, Kelsey &Camille Grammer, Hayden Christensen & Rachel Bilson, Jenny Mcarthy & Paul Krepelka, the list goesn on & on!!

Well as long as Posh & Becks are still reigning supreme this stylist is a happy girl!!!

Come'on Celebbies, Keep it Together!!!

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Luxe Hairdressing is featured on Online Eco Blog!!!

2010-08-01T13:48:00.000-07:00


Click Here to view the article!!!

We are very happy at Luxe this week as the salon has been featured on the eco-living blog Birmingham Recycled. We were visited by a lovely lady and we had a great chat all about the salon and what we're trying to acheive. Click the link below the image to read up on Yvette's interview!!

It's so important to do what you can to be conscious of the planet we live in, Luxe Organic Hairdressing makes it easy for you to live better and get gorgeous hair in the process and to make it even easier for you we've got some fantastic discounts on our Services and Products.

Summer Care Gift Packages

3 PRODUCTS FOR JUST £22.99 - Saving 10%

This essential Summer Hair Kit contains your prescribed Shampoo, Conditioner and 'PROTECT' UV Spray. Don't worry if it's a gift we can help you make the right decision on the products for the recipient, or give them a Gift Voucher and they can come in for their own Personalised Prescription!!

All OCS Care products contains natural Sunflower which acts as UV Protection, natural Aloe and Chammomile to soothe and natural Wheat Proteins to nourish, moisturise and reconstruct your hair naturally.

The 'Protect' Spray helps eliminate the damage done to your hair by Chlorine, Saltwater, hot & dry climates and environmental effects. Click Here to view more info!! Email us to reserve your Package Now!!!

Click Here to view the rest of Luxe's Current Offers!!!!

The Luxe Boutique Salon Has Launched!!!

2010-07-09T15:32:00.000-07:00

Well we finally made it!!! After a LONG of time planning, waiting....praying?! The Luxe Salon has finally launched. Luxe is a boutique style salon located within the Fitness First complex in Cannock.We've been open for 2 months now and I couln't be happier with the way the salon has come together. I chose to use the fantastic Organic Colour Systems from HerbUk which is a complete range of professional products for eco-concious hairdressers. The OCS range comprises luxury shampoos, conditioners & treatments as well as colouring, lightening, perming & straightening products and every single product contains certified organic ingredients, are cruelty-free and all the colours are Ammonia Free. The miracle OCS colour range are a godsend, they contain the lowest levels of PPD (the main ingredient behind allergic reactions) possile, are formulated with organic extracts and use pharmeceutical grade peroxide. That's the same strength peroxide in Contact Lens Solutions. They are without a doubt the saftest products I have ever used and the results are unbelievable. No Ammonia means, better colour, better natural looking colours, less damage and less colour fade.

The care range comprises styling and your cleaning products. The treatments instantly reconstruct hair from the inside out and all of the products contain UV protection in the form of Sunflower extracts. With the OCS reconstructors the damage done to your hair by colouring can be repaired in one service, they are so nourishing you could chemically treat hair over and over in one sitting without any damage to the hair. The shampoos are even gentle enough to use as a body wash.
This Summer at Luxe we have some amazing offers for you from colouring to products.

10% off T-zone Highlights £10 Men's Highlights
AND
Our fantastic 'Summer Kisses' Highlighting technique is just £20.
Summer Kisses is a technique that uses foils to distribute colour in the same way that your hair would become lightened by the Sun. Ideal for that Summer, beachy just back from holiday look. Without all the Sun and Ammonia damage.

We also have a great Summer package ideal for holidays or even at home with this tropical weather we've been having. All OCS products contain UV protection and this year's Summer Care Package contains a shampoo & conditioner prescribed specifically for your hair type and the amazing PROTECT leave-in conditioner. Protect limits the damage done to your hair from UV exposure, sea water, chlorine, prevents colour fade and nourishes the effects of the environment on your hair. You can get this for just £22.99, 10% off!!!

Go to our website to check out these offers and to book yours!!! Welcome to Luxe!!!!

Goodbye the Noughties!!!!

2010-01-02T13:04:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!!

So it's goodbye to the last ten years and hello to the new decade but what will the new years ahead be called?? Suggestions so far has been the Teens, the Twenty Tens, or from Australia the One-ders?? This girl is thinking that it will probably take another 10 years for a decent name to stick, after all had anyone heard of the noughties until they were nearly over? Our last chance to wear novelty glasses and still be able to see is over, we're dusting off last year's resolutions and hammering the plastic in the January Sales. Insert verse of Auld Lang Syne here. Oh how I love this time of year!!

New Year's resolutions, we all make them, most of us fail miserabley but this year I have decided to forego the next couple of months trying to stick to my 'Get Fit Scheme' and give up early but for those of you out there with a bit more willpower than I, here are this years top 10 resolutions!

1. Stop smoking
2. Get Fit
3. Lose Weight
4. Enjoy Life More
5. Quit Drinking
6. Get Organised
7. Learn Something New
8. Get Out of Debt
9. Spend more time with the Family
10. Help Others

I think I'll definitely be keeping no's 4,9 &10 in mind throughout the next year and I hope you all do too. Right, anyway lets get onto the best part of the New Year, the January Sales!!! Here's my hot picks from the best sales on the net this week.

You can get this gorgeous oversized clutch at Asos right now and this quilted piece of purple lovleyness is just £10. Bargain and a half!!!

Click Here to go to the Asos Oversized Clutch

I am soooo in love with this oh so pretty cami from Warehouse, the pale yellow tiered and ruffled top is now only £12 from Asos.

Click Here to go to the Warehouse Camisole Top

I am loving this backless chain detail top from Asos, in the sale at only £16! The longline sheer garment is perfect to wear with shorts or on its own with this season's hottest wet look leggings. Wear with perfect black or gorgeous bronzed foil style leggings.

Click Here to go to the Asos Chain Detail Top

This super sexy crinkle scarf is only £6 on NEXT online right now!!! So worth it!!!

Click Here to go to the Next Sale

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Are you watching the 'Hair' Factor!!!

2009-12-04T17:53:00.000-08:00

It's Official....I love Dannii Minogue! This year's X Factor has delighted us with the oh so 90's antics of Jedward, Stacey Solomon's bewlidered grin, Danyl's 'cocky?! insert your own opinion here' attitude, Olly's inherent talent, and of course THAT public vote!

However..... the only thing on my mind is how amazing does Danni look this year? It seems that Danni has got a brand new do, decided to scrimp on the botox budget this year, well we are in recession,

Dannii said: "I see the comments. Plastic. All Botox. I can see what people see, but I have to say that while I have been open about doing it before Im not doing it now. For The X Factor it is actually quite useful to be able to have facial expressions! There is so much more pressure on women. If you can get older and be happier within yourself, thats the main thing."

and in the opinion of this lowly stylist has knocked Cheryl Cole out of the ring in the style stakes, i know, strong words but do you remember THAT plastic dress?

Now as much as I do love our nation's sweetheart, Mrs Cole's X Factor wardrobe has really not been doing the girl justice, for those you want to know THAT dress was designed by recent St Martins' graduate DAVID KOMA who has also been awarded the HARRODS DESIGN AWARD, meanwhile Miss Minogue has quietly and effortlessly stepped in to fill the void. Dannii's chic blunt cut bob has been making waves in the style pages for being so versatile she's managed to rack up a hefty 21 different styles from it so far! The classic 20's style is proving to be more popular than Chezza's, face of loreal, sleek brown waves and here at Luxe we definitely heart Dannii's new look!

Dannii's cut best suits an oval face shape and long 'oblong' face shapes as with these face shapes you can afford to go really angular and sleek with this look, however as Danni has proved there's more than one way to wear this cut. An oval face shape can wear any kind of hairstyle and chin length cuts like Dannii's look fantastic on a longer face shape

If you have a square face shape you could wear this look as Danni demonstrates in a sweeping side bob. Elongate layers around the jawline with a textured finish, avoid a blunt cut, it's all about the natural elegant look.

Or you can wear it textured and choppy with lots of movement giving a really cute look.

If you have a heartshaped face you can wear the look with soft textured ends with a healthy sideswept fringe.

For the more adventurous among you how about having a go at Dannii's Lady GaGa inspired do!

My personal faves of Dannii's array of looks are her super funky, textured quiff and that oh so glamourous Jackie Kennedy Style Blow-Dry! Oh Dannii 'O' we love you so!!!

Check out More Dannii Do's below!!

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Going home again....

2009-12-04T17:12:00.000-08:00

A couple of weeks ago I went back to my hometown of Worcester for a photo-shoot with photographer Arron Blocksidge, make-up artist Advia and models, Marlena and Jane. We were going for some simple high impact beauty shots and from what I've seen on the camera screen we acheived just that!

One of the Chosen shots

Model - Marlena
Make-Up - Adiva
Hair - Moi
Photography - Arron Blocksidge©

I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished photos, I've got a feeling they're going to look great. I'd love to do some really wacky shoots in 2010 full of hairpeices, wigs and crazy make-up, something really avant-garde. I'm buliding up quite a collection of photos now from various shoots and work, things are looking bright.....

Check out Arron Here

Do you Pre-Fur Faux??

2009-11-25T06:14:00.000-08:00

Luxe was very happy today to read today that Myleene Klass and Kelly Brook have opted for Faux Fur to complete their Winter Wardrobe and I think they look just fabulous!! It seems these savvy ladies have realised that not only is Faux a fraction of the cost of the real thing but it comes at a price your conscience will be happy with.

Did you know to make one fur coat, it can take 60 Minks or 200 Chinchillas or 20 foxes or even 100 hamsters, yes that's right, hamsters. Presuming the fur you wear is even from the animal it is claimed to belong to (Asia has a thriving dog and cat fur trade and most of the fur is mis-labelled as Rabbit or not labelled at all) that's a lot of dead animals to be wearing and possibly a few highly treasured pets. Did you hear that Kate Moss??

Kate Moss looking less than her airbrushed self in this fashionable carcass

Furriers have recently taken to convincing consumers that animal pelts are ''eco-friendly'' which couldn't be further from the truth. It takes 15 times more energy to produce a fur garment than to produce faux not to mention being loaded with chemicals to stop the dead animal from rotting in your closet. Nice.

Save your conscience, Save the animals, save your Money, Buy Faux for fashion forward living this Winter.

Check out the article about Myleene and Kelly

Visit Peta's site for an in-depth look at fur and the celebs who are turning away from it!!

Have a look at Peta's cruelty-free shopping guide

Many companies and designers are creating amazing fashion with sustainable, eco-friendly and conscience pleasing materials, amazing clothes with a guilt-free price tag? Is there any other way to shop?
With many of the top designers and brands now shunning fur there's no reason why you shouldn't too.

Fur-Free Brands

Abercrombie and Fitch , American Apparel , Ashley Paige , Billabong , Ed Hardy, The Gap , Guess , J Crew , Lauren Conrad Collection , DKNY , Liz Claibourne and child companies , Polo Ralph Lauren , Stella McCartney , Topshop

Luxe finally gets a blog!!!

2009-11-09T07:03:00.000-08:00

So I decided that Luxe needs it's own blog!! Here you can catch up with news, gossip, new products, products we like, products we love ands most importantly what Luxe has been up to!!!

Announcements!!!!

I've been looking for quality ranges to use and stock when Luxe moves into a salon and I stumbled upon a fantastic range of products which include, colour, curl, care and control. Organic Colour Systems products are salon exclusive, contain no ammonia or parabens. They are formulated with certified organic extracts and natural ingredients. Fabulous!!! Read more about the range here....

Click Here for Organic Colour Systems

I recently worked on a photo-shoot with Peter Hirst of Gainsborough Park Photography and a model Chaynelle. We worked on photos for submission to a caribbean themed magazine. We wanted a natural look and emphasise Chaynelle's natural glow and delicate skin. Click Here to view Peter Hirst's website!

I used an oil free primer from Laura Mercier on lightly cleansed skin. I used a shine highlighter on Chaynelle's browbones, cheekbones and down the centre of her nose. I always find it easier to blend highlighter with the pads of my fingers as the warmth encourages the product to glide smoothly and effortlessly. This method ensures that blending is thorough and won't clog with your foundation and powder. I then used a light foundation from Elizabeth Arden blended with a square foundation brush and dappled with a natural sponge. To set the look for the shoot I dusted a finishing powder over the face.

To finish I used a simple coral blush with a deeper bronze high on the temples and a slate shadow on Chaynelle's eyelids with a fine stroke on liner and mascara. And of course lashings of lipgloss. Gorgeous. The photos look amazing and I can't wait to see them in the magazine!!!

Check the pics here!!!

That's all for today folks!!!

Be beautiful.....Yvette xoxo