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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF CURLY HAIR
Firstly, it is good to know that curly hair is more fragile and thinner because of its texture, this makes curls more vulnerable and in need good care. So it is highly important that you treat curls with great respect. Gentle care and high quality products are an...
read moreTHE KINGS CORONATION
We will be closed for the Kings Coronation on Monday 8th May. We will have the Coronation coverage on in the salon on the iPad for anyone wanting to gaze at the hairstyles and crowns . We hope you all have party plans and enjoy the extra long weekend...
read moreTogether all Launch for stress awareness month
Hairdressers in Truro are joining together to help promote Cornwall's NHS new mental health awareness initiative Together all. As its #Stressawarenessmonth what better time to talk and help your mental health than signing up to Together all. It's a free website than...
read moreDo you know what colour suits you? We’re here to help
Do you know what colour suits you? Colours are divided into 3 categories, cool, warm and neutral. If you’re a cool tone the blue, green and violet will suit you best, if your warm tone then yellow, orange and red will be best for you and if your one of the...
read moreHow often should you book in for your haircut?
When should you get your hair cut? We’re often asked how often you should get your hair cut and your stylist is responsible for giving you the advice to help keep your hair in the best condition and style it can be. The growth and loss of hair may seem like a...
read moreAre you suffering from a dry scalp? Let us help you
Most common scalp problem and tips to help. Do you suffer from a sensitive scalp or experience itchiness and noticing flakiness, the winter can be harsh on the scalp with the colder weather and heated indoors our scalp and skin can lose a lot of moisture and become...
read moreLove is in the hair this Valentines day
With 2 beautiful ranges in salon , Paul Mitchell and Keune , we have every hair and scalp type covered. With every shampoo and conditioner sold we will wash and blow-dry your hair on Valentines day ready for any romantic dates that evening. All you need to do...
read moreHow often should you wash your hair?
How often should you wash your hair? As hairdressers we often get asked how often should we wash our hair? Aside from wanting to know for optimal scalp and hair health, it is also key for bettering the planet and keeping those heating bills in check. As a guide, an...
read morewhat will be the hair trends for spring 2023
Happy new year and what a week to start off with! The salon has still been nice and busy but with our new talent Akimi joining the team we have some spaces available to be creative and try some fun new hair trends. With the darkest and longest days upon us having your...
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