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The hair and style magazine from blushes®

Issue 1 Autumn/Winter 2011

Fresh Flowers for a YearSEE P23 FOR MORE DETAILS

The hair colourof the future

Say goodbye tothinning hair

TO MAKE YOUR HAIR SHINE

Create a salonblow-dry at home

TOPTIPS

WIN!/BlushesHairdressing

@BlushesHair

FOLLOW US…

I hope you enjoy this first issue of blu, our new

in-salon magazine. At Blushes, we constantly

review what we are doing and how we are

doing it to make sure that we deliver the best

customer service to our clients.

I’ve never been more aware that our clients

have a choice with how they spend their

money and more importantly how they

spend their time.

We are very aware that these are turbulent

economic times for everyone and we never

forget that our clients have choices when it

comes to choosing their hair salon. That’s

why we are always striving to offer the best

value for money, with top customer service,

as well as first-rate hair styling.

Inside this magazine you’ll find features about

latest developments in the hair world, expert

advice on common hair problems as well as

top tips on how to achieve this season’s styles.

There are great offers on fashion and beauty

and there’s the chance to enter our competition

to win fresh flowers every month for a year!

We are always keen to hear your views, so

please drop us a line at [email protected]

and tell us what’s on your mind.

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Issue 1 Autumn/Winter 2011

OUR SALONS

WELCOME

Darrell BlakeDarrell Blake

Co-founder, Blushes Hair Salon

Happy reading...

/BlushesHairdressing

@BlushesHair

Cheltenham Gloucester Cirencester

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Blu notesnews, views and reviews from the hair world

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What’s bluthings to do, see, watch and wear this autumn

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Autumn Colour SceneFrom fiery coppers to cheeky chestnuts, this

season’s hair colours are bold, beautiful and

totally natural. Autumn colours have never

looked – or felt – so good...

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Waging War on Thinning HairHair loss can be distressing but there’s a new

batch of wonder products on the market that

are helping sufferers to fight back.

We put them to the test

Page 18

Blushes BeautyAutumn essentials, insider tips on how to

enhance your features, and the new treatments

to boost your lashes

Page 22

Meet the stylistBlushes’ style director Laurent Bressolles

reveals his Gallic flair for hair, how he

discovered Blushes, and why he’s losing weight

living in England!

Page 23

Reader competition!Win fresh flowers for a year…


AUTUMNWINTER

CONTENTSRegulars…

Styles of the Season create autumn’s key looks 4

The Hot List 5 brilliant blow-dry products 9

Stylist’s Top Tips how to make your hair shine 11

Ask the Experts we solve readers’ hair problems 20

Editor : Emma Mercer Design +Artwork : SteveKellyDesign.com

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STYLE OF

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STYLE OF THE SEASON

THE FABULOUS FRINGETapping into fashion’s sixties theme, fringes are still a big

trend for autumn. Whether it’s razor-sharp, blunt bangs or

a soft, sweeping side fringe, this is a great way to make a

style statement. This season’s fringe is feminine, flirtatiously

framing the eyes, and is the easiest way to freshen up your look.

Get the look: Some fringes will suit you better than others so

always speak to your Blushes stylist first. Do not attempt to

cut your own fringe! And don’t forget, once you have had your

fringe cut by one of our stylists, you can have it trimmed for

free – just call in to one of our salons and we will do our best

to accommodate you!

THE NEW QUIFFGet high this autumn with the return of the quiff, a great look for

both men and women. But, if thoughts of Jedward fill you with

fear, don’t worry – this quiff is more laid-back, more grown-up

and definitely more stylish!

Get the look: This look is achieved by taking a diagonal parting

before blow-drying. After hair is blow-dried straight, gently

scoop the fringe with straighteners at the ends, much like you

would when scoring a ribbon. Finish with a holding spray.

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STYLE OF THE SEASON

THE SEVENTIES WAVEAnother key trend for this season is the seventies, and soft,

tousled waves sum this look up perfectly. Update yours by adding

volume, texture and shine for hair that screams effortless cool.

Get the look: Take small sections of hair, and starting at the

root, tong each section with triple-barrelled tongs. Finish with

a good hairspray that will hold the style.

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STYLE OF THE SEASON

STYLE OF THE SEASON

THE GROWN-UP PLAITForget Heidi – this season’s plaits are altogether more daring,

more adventurous and more grown-up. Try plaiting hair loosely

to the side and tying with a simple lace or just braid narrow

sections through the crown creating height and texture. However

you choose to wear your plait, just make sure it’s dishevelled

– this is no place for Kirby grips!

Get the look: Gather hair and pull it in front of one shoulder,

then loosely plait. When finished, carefully break the plait by

teasing it apart with your fingers.

THE TURN OF THE HATTap into this season’s androgynous trend and don a hat, be it

a trilby, a fedora or even a beret. This is one look that applies

to both men and women and is a key way to update your look.

Hats are the perfect transitional accessory – ideal on chillier

days, but pay attention to your hair underneath: hat hair is

never a good look!

Get the look: Style your hair first before putting on your hat

– you can do the finishing touches afterwards. Ponytails are a

great style to wear under your hat. You could even try tilting

your hat to the side for an edgy twist to your look.

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blushes® open for longer!

“Everyone is juggling so many things

and there are so many pressures on our

time so we decided that we needed to

do something to make life easier for our

clients,” said Blushes co-founder Darrell

Blake. “We believe you should have the

freedom to choose when you visit us.”

The salon is open until 8pm on

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,

making it perfect for after-work

appointments or getting ready for a

special night out.

Sunday opening hours

are from 10am-5pm.

Blushes Cheltenham is now open every Sunday plus three late nights making it even easier to get an appointment at a time to suit you

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New manager @CirencesterCongratulations to Gary Bushell who has been promoted to Manager of Blushes Cirencester

Gary started working at Blushes Cheltenham over four years

ago after moving from London. He now takes his expertise to

our newest salon where his intention is to raise the bar on client

care and customer service. “We’ve got a beautiful salon here in

Cirencester,” he says, “with a great team. We’re already number

one for service but that doesn’t stop us trying to raise our

standards even further.”

To make an appointment at Blushes Cirencester, call 01285 656091

Try before you buy…Top quality hair deserves top quality products but these don’t come cheap

Blushes now provides FREE sample sizes of top selling ranges such as Kérastase and Pureology, allowing you to try before you buy.

Simply ask your stylist for the right product sample for your hair type next time you are in the salon.


NEWS & UPDATES

Pureology Pure Volume Thickening Spray

This lightweight blow-dry spray is

all you need to create volume and

bounce. Its zero alcohol formula

leaves hair shiny while the exclusive

AntiFade Complex protects hair

from heat and helps to retain colour.

It’s also infused with aromatherapy

oils for scent and conditioning.

Kérastase Bain Nutri-Thermique

Professional Hairdryer

Kérastase Elixir Ultime

Ceramic hair brush

TOP 5 BLOW-DRY PRODUCTSFor a brilliant blow-dry at home treat your hair to these top products...

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Specially formulated to provide

intense nourishment for dry and

sensitised hair, this shampoo

creates a protective film around

hair fibres to prevent dryness.

Its complex formula offers deep

nutrition to damaged hair while

adding softness and shine.

Create a salon blow-dry at

home with a good hairdryer.

At Blushes we use Head Gear

hairdryers which are great for

creating lift and body thanks

to the nozzle attachment and

different speed settings. It also

has a cold setting for setting

hair and an extra long lead for

convenience.

Achieve gloss and shine

with this treatment oil which

contains a blend of four

nourishing oils including

conditioning argan oil. Just one

pump smoothed onto the ends

of towel-dried hair is enough to

give you a salon sheen, and it

smells pretty gorgeous too!

For a great blow-dry finish,

use a ceramic hairbrush. The

heat from the hairdryer heats

up the ceramic plate making

blow-drying quicker and easier,

enabling you to achieve greater

lift and volume.

All products available from blushes® salons

Price - £15.25 Price - £40.00 Price - £33.50 Price - £7.75

Price - £16.85


THE HOT LIST

Hair and beauty go hand in hand and now you can colour your nails as well as your hair with the Blink @ Blushes beauty salon.

Busy Blushes clients can now book to have a manicure or pedicure while waiting for their

hair colour to develop, or choose to have a beauty treatment to go with their new haircut,

thanks to the opening of the new Blink@Blushes beauty salon. “Beauty and hair work so

well together,” said Clare Johnson, Blink@Blushes co-owner. “We realise that women are

very much on the go so it’s all about quick treatments - we even offer double-up appoint-

ments where you can have two treatments at the same time.”

The Blink@Blushes salon offers the latest range of beauty treatments, including waxing,

tanning, lash applications and facials using Dermalogica products. They are currently the

only salon in the area to offer Applisonix Ultra Sound Hair Removal – an innovative, pain-

free form of hair removal which is fast taking over from lasers and electrolysis.

Blink@Blushes is offering Blu readers 10% off

their 1st ultra sound hair removal - just quote blu

when booking.

To make an appointment at Blink

call 01242 226644 or 07801 909919

10% OFF pain-free hair removal!

Beauty@blushes BLUSHES IN NUMBERS

Thought you knew all about Blushes?

Here are some figures that might

surprise you...

1983the year Blushes first opened in Barton Street, Gloucester

100the number of people who work at Blushes

2100the number of chocolate éclairs

Blushes salons get through in a week

76:24the ratio of female to male

clients at Blushes

45the length of time in minutes for a lady’s cut and blow dry

10the number of haircuts a stylist might do in a day

3the number of years training

needed before Blushes stylists can cut or colour hair

FRINGE BENEFITS Did you know?

Blushes now offers children’s hair cuts every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Simply call the salon of your choice to make an appointment.

/BlushesHairdressing @BlushesHair

Our Twitter and Facebook activity

continues to grow with more people

signing up every day to receive Blushes

news, hair tips and great offers.

There’s also the chance to win some

fantastic prizes including goodie bags.

Even if you’re a novice to the world

of social media it’s easy to follow us:

Sign up for online offers

With fringes still a hot look for autumn, the question

is how to keep yours trimmed in-between cuts.

Worry no more because Blushes now offers

free fringe cutting for clients!

Just pop into your nearest salon and ask for

a free fringe trim and we will do our best to

accommodate you.


NEWS & UPDATES

MAKE YOUR HAIR SHINE

“Shiny, glossy hair is achievable if you follow

these 5 simple steps”, says Gary Bushell,

manager of Blushes Cirencester

TOPTIPS

Deep cleanThe imperative thing is that you use the correct shampoo and conditioner,

so consult with your stylist about the right products for your type of hair.

A good tip is to rinse your hair with cold water after shampooing to close

the cuticle and keep it looking smooth.

Intensive conditioningAn in-salon treatment will leave your hair in much better condition. These

are very intensive treatments which your stylist can advise you about.

Hair Botox by L’Oréal (£15) is popular and a good after-colour treatment is

L’Oréal Power Dose (£10).

At home treatmentsYou can use products like a mask conditioner or a spray-on-and-leave

treatment at home. The L’Oréal Asbolut Repair Cellular (£12.80) is very

good for fine hair – you just spray it onto wet hair after shampooing and

leave it.

StylingThis is just as important as products when it comes to achieving shine.

Use a nozzle on your hairdryer so you can direct air flow from the root to

the tips which helps to keep the cuticle flat. Choose a round bristle brush

where the bristles are close together to keep the cuticle smooth and make

sure you use the right styling product for your hair. Kérastase Elixir Ultime

(£33.50) and Morrocanoil (£33.50) both contain argan oil which is great

for condition. Run a small amount through the ends of wet hair and then

apply your styling aid, such as Pureology Thickening Spray which has heat

protector and shine.

Finishing touchesFor ultimate shine for medium to thick hair, use Kérastase Elixir Ultime as

an alternative to a serum. For finer hair, finish with a shine spray such as

L’Oréal Tecni Art Gloss Control (£9.10) which gives shine as well as hold.

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To make an appointment with Gary, call Blushes Cirencester on 01285 656091


TOP TIPS

This autumn we’re seeing a number

of great pieces of literature making

it to the big screen. The most hotly

anticipated is the novel of 2010, One

Day, by David Nicholls, starring Anne

Hathaway, and out now. Hot on its

heels is the big screen adaptation

of Allison Pearson’s blockbuster, I

Don’t Know How She Does It, starring

Sarah Jessica Parker. Lionel Shriver’s

Orange Prize-winning We Need To

Talk About Kevin, is due to hit the

big screen on 21st October, starring

Tilda Swinton. Bronte classics such

as Wuthering Heights and Jane

Eyre are also due for release this

autumn while children can look

forward to adaptations of The Lion

King, The Three Musketeers and The

Adventures of Tin Tin: The Secret of

the Unicorn. We’ve never been more

excited about a trip to the cinema!

Visit cineworld.co.uk for full listings.

CATCH A GREAT READ AT THE CINEMA

Get ready for cooler autumn weather by wrapping

up in this fabulous vintage shawl by up and coming

designer Hayley Menzies. Made from 100% pure winter

warm cashmere, the shawl is finished with a vintage

fox fur trim, meaning it’s ethical as well as unique - no

wonder they’ve been seen draped over the shoulders

of numerous celebrities in recent weeks! The shawls

are available in a number of colourways, but we love

this Bordeaux version that sums up autumn’s trend for

‘boozy’ colours. Wear it dressed up for the evening or

dressed down for the day with skinny jeans and heels.

Bordeaux winter warm shawl £225, hayleymenzies.com

Hayley is offering blu readers 15% off any of her shawls – simply

go to hayleymenzies.com and enter the promotional code ‘blu’

Wrapit up!

blu Things to do, see, wear and watch this autumn...

What’s

Get luscious with Blushes!

Join the Blushes team and learn all the

tricks of the trade during a special lunch

at Parkers restaurant. Top stylists will

present new fashion and beauty trends

while you enjoy a sumptuous three-

course lunch with wine. There will be

hair and make-up demonstrations, one-

to-one consultations, a Q&A session, as

well as the chance to try free samples

and meet some of the Blushes stylists.

All ladies receive a gift on departure

with a prize draw for one lucky lady to

win a complete make-over. Spaces are

limited so reserve your place now!

Look & Feel Fabulous Luncheon:

Monday 17th October, £29 per person.

Contact Parkers restaurant at The Hotel to

book tickets 01242 518898, thehotel.co.uk

Michelle Blake is Back!One of the many special attributes of Blushes was our

exclusive access to (the now) globally renowned Style

Consultation Specialist Michelle Blake.

Well... we can now report that Michelle is now firmly

back in the bosom of the Blushes management team

and will be mentoring the Blushes colour specialists

on an ongoing quarterly basis. We believe our access

to Michelle’s expertise is what originally set us apart

from the rest and we want to maintain this lead in style

expertise with her continued guidance.…

For more details, please call 01242 226644 (Cheltenham Salon)


WHAT’S BLU

PERFECT YOUR PLAYLISTPutting together the perfect playlist

can be time consuming but this

musical genius from Bang & Olufsen

does it for you! Simply select a song

that catches the mood you’re after

and the BeoSound 5 Encore will do

the rest. It features an interactive

screen and aluminium wheel so you

can also take over as DJ, giving you

access to over 13,000 radio stations,

albums and tracks.

With the same quality sound that B&O

are renowned for, this piece of high

tech kit will transform how you listen

to and play your music collections.

Visit Bang & Olufsen in Cheltenham’s

Montpellier for a demonstration.

Enjoy new theatreCheltenham’s newly revamped Everyman has now re-opened following its summer restoration. With new seating, newly opened dress circle boxes, a refurbished auditorium, and improved public areas, the much-loved theatre opens with an exciting autumn season.

Catch David Haig (pictured) in Alan Bennett’s The Madness of George III, or join in the theatre’s 120th birthday celebration on 2nd October where Robert Powell will take theatre-goers on a musical journey in celebration of Victorian theatre.

Call 01242 572573 for tickets

Capturing three major trends, we

love these gorgeous dresses by Brit

label Goat and available from award-

winning boutique, Foundation. Shift

dresses are the new shape of the

season and tap into the sixties vibe

which is still so current. Red is a hot

colour this autumn as are metallics,

loved for their futuristic element.

Chic, elegant and versatile – the shift

is top of our wishlist this month. For

more fashion finds, visit Foundation in

Montpellier, Cheltenham, where owner

Gemma Wiseman has put together

an enviable collection of clothes,

shoes, accessories and homewares.

Red dress £385, metallic dress £480,

shopfoundation.com

Foundation is offering blu readers 15%

off all GOAT purchases until 31st October.

Simply present this page when

making your purchase.

Beautifully fitted in double layer

cotton, it gives a nod to the season’s

military trend in autumn’s new colour,

navy blue, and is available from

fashion-forward boutique, Moi. “It sums

up everything that’s great about this

season because it’s casual yet smart,”

says Moi co-owner Liza Bewick. “It will

go over jeans or a stripe t-shirt dress,

and can also be dressed up over a

party dress. Team it up with a fine knit

or a cashmere scarf and autumn is

sorted!”

Described as ‘a little bit of Harvey

Nicks in the sticks’, Moi carries a

covetable range of clothes, jewellery

and accessories. Visit one of the Moi

boutiques in Cirencester or Nailsworth

or online at moi-direct.co.uk to

discover a little bit of fashion heaven!

Navy jacket £124

Moi is offering blu readers 10% off purchases

until 30th November. Simply present this

page when making your purchase.

Cosy upin a coatThis desirable jacket from contemporary fashion label Sandwich will be your autumn staple.


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AUTUMNCOLOUR NEW AUTUMN COLOUR

Autumn is our most colourful time of

the year and the new season’s hair

colours reflect this, with gorgeous

coppery-coloured leaf tones leading

the way. “We are seeing people choose warmer,

deeper reds and being braver with orangey copper

and chestnut tones,” says Sammi Gordon, senior

colourist at Blushes Gloucester.

This season’s coppery tones are particularly

well covered by the revolutionary Inoa range by

L’Oréal. Billed as ‘the hair colour of the future’,

Inoa is made with natural ingredients, contains

no ammonia, and actually cares for your hair and

scalp too. “Because it’s oil-based, Inoa is softer

on the hair and more moisturising,” says Sammi.

“It leaves hair silky, shiny and soft and by your

seventh application, your hair should be back to

its pre-coloured, natural condition.”

Creamy in texture, Inoa gives hair a real gloss

with lasting colour. The range is ideal for covering

grey hair, with 100% coverage, and it’s also a

great choice if you’re new to colouring, thanks

to its natural, conditioning formula.

“I really believe this is the way all other hair

colours will go,” says Darrell Blake, co-founder

of Blushes. “The gloss is incredible, as is the fade

factor. The real benefit is in the summer because

the colour just doesn’t fade – it really stays true.”

Blushes’ colourists understand that hair colour is

unique for every client. “We always give clients

a full consultation,” says Sammi, “and use colour

capes to work out what skin tone you are. We

then go through the colours – and products – that

might suit you.” A good colourist will take into

account a customer’s personality, wardrobe and

even job role to make sure the colour will be a

good match for the client’s lifestyle.

Whether you want to just enhance your natural

tone or go completely ‘conkers’, there’s a colour

out there to suit you – why not book a consultation

with a senior colourist to discover your new

autumn colour?


MAKE WAY FOR THE HAIR COLOUR OF THE FUTURE...

AUTUMNCOLOUR SCENELook after your colour with the

Vitamino Colour (from £9.10) and

Pureology (from £14.85) ranges,

stocked in all our salons.

Inoa colour starts from £44.50

Ask your colourist for more

information about Inoa’s new range

of natural colours

NEW AUTUMN COLOUR

ever there was a holy grail to be

found in the hairdressing world, it would

surely be to find a cure for thinning hair.

With 40% of men experiencing noticeable

hair loss by the age of 35, and 65% of

men by the age of 60, it’s definitely time

to declare war on thinning hair!

There are up to 50 different reasons for hair loss,

so a correct diagnosis by a proper trichologist is key

to understanding why you might be susceptible. Mark

Blake, co-director of Blushes, is currently studying

trichology (or science of the human hair), with the

aim of being able to offer in-depth consultations

to sufferers in the future. “I look at hair and scalp

problems everyday and decided that I would like to

know exactly what I was looking at and how I could

help people through this very dramatic time of their

life,” says Mark.

Unfortunately science is not able at the moment to

reverse the process, but there are ways you can slow

down or disguise your thinning hair. New products

containing miracle ingredients have recently flooded

the market claiming to strengthen and thicken the hair.

“The male market has grown hugely,” says Ben

Colabella, assistant manager at Blushes Cheltenham,

“and there are some really good products available

these days. Gone are the days when men used random

bits of gel or shampoo left over in the shower – we now

have products that contain lots of technology that are

readily available to us, and at good value.”

Certainly the list of ingredients in some of the

new male products sounds impressive and there’s no

denying the amount of research that’s gone into these

high-tech treatment systems, but wouldn’t it just be

simpler – and cheaper – to get the clippers out and opt

for a quick grade 1 at home?

“Short hair will definitely add more texture making

it look thicker and fuller,” says Ben, “but a shaved head

doesn’t suit everyone. It’s better to get a good haircut

with a good hairdresser who can look at your face

shape and your hair type and then cut your hair to suit

you. And if you get your hair cut every 6 weeks it will

stay looking neat and full.”

So, if you really want to win the war on thinning

hair you need to think tactics before going into battle

- high-tech ammunition combined with good old-

fashioned common sense should just about do it!

Thinning hair is a concern that affects over two-thirds of men - and increasing numbers of women - at some stage in their lives but thanks to major advances in new technology there are ways you can help combat the problem...

“The male market has grown hugely.

Gone are the days when men used random bits

of shampoo left over in the shower!”

If you’re concerned about thinning hair, why not come in for a

free consultation and try a complimentary sample from the new

Kérastase Homme Capital Force or Redken Intra Force ranges


THINNING HAIR

•Helpstargetthinninghair and also improves condition of the hair

•Containsthewonderingredient Aminexil which helps to maintain hair density

•Usesathree-prongedapproach with a daily shampoo, toner and a scalp tonic – the tonic is the key to the treatment

•AnintensiveHairAdvancetreatment is available, which also contains Arginine, B vitamins and Omega 6

• Bringshigh-techscience to the home market at a reasonable price

KÉRASTASE HOMMECAPITAL FORCE from £15.25

REDKEN INTRA FORCE from £39.95

•Densifying Effect Daily Use Shampoo restores vitality to hair and quickly improves the density of the hair mass

• Its Système Taurine contains taurine, an amino acid essential for hair growth, ceramide which helps to strengthen the hair fibre and Arginine, an amino acid keratin component that adds body to the hair

• Includes three daily shampoos plus an activator spray to suit different hair types

•Grooming products include Densifying Modelling Paste which helps to add texture to thinning hair

THE TWO MAIN CONTENDERS IN THE BATTLE TO BEAT THINNING HAIR:


THINNING HAIR

BEAUTY NEWS

Exfoliating Body Scrub by Dermalogica

Le Vernis Nail Colour by Chanel

Big Bounce Eyeshadows by Mac

Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant Tinted by Jan Marini

Prolong your holiday glow with

this creamy exfoliator that leaves

your skin noticeably smoother,

more polished and energised.

Full of refreshing essential oils,

it also revitalises the body and

awakens the senses – a great way

to start the day!

Available at Blink@Blushes

Where Chanel leads others follow

and we’re certain to be hot on

the heels of these three new nail

colours for autumn. Graphite (a

glittery gre y-black), Peridot (a

pearled green with gold tint) and

Quartz (a pearled brown) offer

grown-up glamour in gorgeous

autumnal shades. We love!

The trend for natural eyes is

big for Autumn and these new

eyeshadows from Mac give a

beautiful fresh sheen. Just sweep

over the socket for a gorgeous

wash of colour. We like Sizzlin’

Diva, a rusty copper highlighted

with gold pearl, to match this

season’s new hair colours.

An A-lister secret, Jan Marini

leads the way in anti-ageing

skincare. This light, tinted

moisturiser is perfect if you don’t

like to feel products on your face,

but you still want to achieve a

flawless, just-got-back-from-

holiday look! It also contains

SPF30.

BLUSHES BEAUTYThis autumn we’re loving...

Make-up master class:enhance your features

Give shape to your face – how you apply

blusher can change the shape of your face.

If you have a round face, apply it below

your cheekbones to give structure, and

if you have a small face, blend it on the

apples of your cheeks to make your face

look fuller

Don’t be afraid of colour – it’s easy to

get stuck in a make-up rut but colour can

really enhance your features. Try shades

of purple around your eyes for something

new but that’s still subtle

Choose matt for older skins – lots of

people use frosted colours because they

think it makes their skin look brighter,

however, the iridescent beads fall into

wrinkles and exaggerate them. Matt

colours are much more flattering to older

skins

Frame your face – eyebrows can make a

dramatic difference to your face. Choose a

soft kohl pencil in the right colour and just

give definition to your brows. You’ll really

notice the result

Eliminate shine – Mac Strobe Cream is a

must, especially for photos. It gives the

skin illumination while blotting out shine.

Just dab it on your eyes and above your

cheekbones to create lift

Blushes make-up and beauty expert, Laura Cambridge,

gives us her insider tips on how to enhance your features

with these 5 subtle steps...

Laura offers bridal makeovers, special occasion makeovers and

make-up consultations at Blushes Cheltenham.

Call 01242 224466 to make an appointment.

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To find out more about lash treatments available at Blink@Blushes, call 01242 226644 or 07801 909919

synthetic eyelashes that are

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lashes are curled then coated

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Pros: full, natural-looking

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Cons: first application takes 2

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Pros: full set can be applied in

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Cons: only lasts for 10 days;

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Pros: cheaper and quicker than

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Cons: lasts only 2 weeks; lashes

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Pros: last for 8 weeks; eyes

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Cons: application might not suit

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There’s nothing like the fluttering of long, luscious eyelashes

to make men (and women) go weak at the knees.

No wonder then that eyelashes are big news this season,

taking over from nails as the number one salon treatment. But

if you thought false eyelashes were teetering into drag queen

territory, think again – it’s all about enhancing what you have

and keeping it natural. “The heavy, thick look has gone out,”

says Blink@Blushes co-owner Clare Johnson. “Clients want a

more natural look these days.”

“We actually style our lash extensions to suit your face and eye

shape. You can also choose semi-permanent mascara or opt

for a lash lift, both of which enhance your own, natural lashes.”

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Louise Worthington Senior Stylist at Blushes Cheltenham

Gary Bushell Manager of Blushes Cirencester

Cheryl Oakey Blushes’ Senior Style Director and Head of the Blushes Artistic Team

Specialising in hair cutting and styling,

Louise has been part of the Blushes

team for over seven years.

Her expertise has also earned her

a place on the prestigious L’Oréal

Evolution team which gives her an

insight into all the latest techniques and

developments in the hairdressing world.

Gary has tended some famous locks in

his time including those of model Jodie

Kidd and radio presenter Zoe Ball,

so he understands all about high hair

maintenance!

Gary has worked at Blushes for over

four years and recently took over as

manager of the Cirencester salon.

If you want a new look, this is the lady

to go to! Cheryl’s creative flair and eye

for detail can be seen in the work she

does leading and styling the Blushes

photographic shoots.

Cheryl has been part of the Blushes

team for 14 years and has a great

instinct for knowing what style suits

her clients.

ASK THEexperts

If you have a question about your hair that you

would like answering by a blushes® expert, send

an email to [email protected] and you could see

you question answered in the next issue of blu

we solve readers’ hair problems


ASK THE EXPERTS

I need blow-dry lessons!

Charlotte Jack

from Painswick asks:

How can I achieve a salon-look blow-dry

at home? Whenever I have my hair cut and styled at Blushes, the salon blow-dry just finishes it off and I leave feeling great - my hair looks really smooth, shiny and bouncy. No matter how hard I try I just don’t seem to be able to achieve the same finish at home. Any tips?

How can I cease the grease?

Adam Pearson

from Stroud asks:

Why does my hair look greasy again

the day after I wash it? It feels really good the day I wash it but starts to get really greasy and lank the next day. I’m having to wash my hair every day just to keep it looking nice. Please help!

I want a new look!

Ella Skelston

from Slad asks:

I’m bored of my hair – I’ve never really

changed my hair style or colour since I was at school! After having three children, I’m now ready for a new look. I want to feel more grown-up but with a style that is easy to manage. How do I know what will suit me?

Louise says: “Start by applying L’Oreal Tec

Ni Art Root Lift at the roots and Moroccan

Oil on the ends of towel-dried hair. To

achieve a good blow-dry, you need to

work in sections around the head. Starting

from the underneath, take a section of hair

using a ceramic round brush (the size of

brush will depend on your hair length).

Lift the section and dry the hair with the

hairdryer on high heat, medium speed.

Make sure the hair is being dried from

the root to the ends to create a full and

smooth finish. Make sure each section is

dry before going to the next one.

When your hair is fully dried, add a little

Tec Ni Art Serum to smooth any stray hairs

and finish with a squirt of L’Oréal Infinium

hair spray to hold the style.”

Gary says: “One of the most common

reasons that your hair can look lank soon

after washing is that you’re using the

incorrect shampoo for your hair type. It’s

always best to speak to your stylist so they

can advise you which products you should

be using. Always make sure your shampoo

and conditioner are thoroughly washed

out as any residue can drag hair down.

Washing your hair too much can also

lead to oily hair because every time you

stimulate your scalp when washing you

are increasing the amount of natural oils in

your hair. If you are prone to oily hair try

washing your hair every other day and use

a shampoo targeted for oily scalps.

Finally, don’t overload on styling products

and only use product at the ends of your

hair, not in the roots.”

Cheryl says: “Having a new hairstyle can

be a great mood lifter and you don’t need

to go to dramatic lengths to update your

look. If you feel like a change it’s always

best to come and have a free consultation

with one of our stylists who will talk

through your hair type, face shape and

lifestyle with you and find out what you’re

trying to achieve.

An easy way to freshen up your hair is

to add colour and a low maintenance

fix is to try a scattering of high or low

lights depending on your skin tone: these

will only need re-applying every few

months. Richesse is another colour fix that

enhances your natural tones and creates a

beautiful, glossy look.

Depending on your hair length, you

could try adding a fringe – this can give

you a completely different look without

changing your style dramatically.”For more blow-dry

tips, check out our top

5 blow-dry products

on page 9

We also run blow-

dry evening sessions

where you can

practise your blow-

dry techniques with a

glass of wine!

To find out more, call

our Cheltenham salon

on 01242 226644.

If you suffer from

lank hair why not

come and talk to one

of our stylists who can

recommend the right

products for your

hair type.

You can even try many

of our products for

free before you buy!

If you are thinking

about updating

your look, make

an appointment at

one of our Blushes

salons for a free style

consultation!


ASK THE EXPERTS

MEET THEstylist

We enjoy some blow-dry banter

with Blushes’ new style director

Laurent Bressolles

Q: You are from France originally – what brought you to Blushes?A: It was a family decision – I have a little boy

who is 18 months old so we wanted to move

out of the city. We came to Cheltenham for

the weekend and really liked it. When I was

talking to people about where I should work in

this area, Blushes came up a number of times.

I think it’s the best salon in Gloucestershire

and is really successful, so that was that!

Where were you working before?Before I joined Blushes in November 2010 I

was working in Wimbledon in London. Before

that I worked in Aix-en-Provence in France

and also in Melbourne, Australia. I’ve had

training all over the world! I think hairdressing

is more exciting in England – people are more

adventurous with their hair and the way they

dress, especially in London.

How did you get into hairdressing?My uncle, Guy, is a hairdresser with his own

salon in the south of France, in Toulouse.

He’s a nice guy, and he was my inspiration.

He started to teach me when I was 16.

What do you like about being a hairdresser?There are not many jobs where it’s so intimate.

I love to make people feel happier about

themselves and a good haircut can do that.

What is your speciality?I would say I am naturally more into cutting.

I used to do colour as well in France but in

England you usually specialise in one or the

other. Generally hairdressers don’t spend

enough time cutting hair. We are lucky at

Blushes because we give clients 45 minutes

which is a lot more than some salons, but

ideally we’d have at least an hour!

What request makes your day?It’s weird, but hairdressing is never bor-

ing. When you get to know your client, it’s

nice to push things a bit, to sometimes try

new things. For example I may suggest you

keep your hair long this time or try a little

fringe – it keeps it exciting. A total make-

over is nice to do but not on your first time

– you need to know your clients well so you

can try new things together.

Do you prefer to chat or cut in silence?I would say a little bit of both is nice. I am not

naturally a talker but it is nice finding out a

bit more about your clients each time. Darrell

(Blushes co-owner) told me that the Blushes

thing is about having a good client relationship

as well as being a good hairdresser so it is

important to get to know your clients. My

English language has definitely improved

since being here!

Which famous hair do you admire?The French actress Catherine Deneuve always

has good hair and I love the Italian actress

Monica Bellucci’s hair – she has a lovely, sharp

fringe and her hair is always shiny and glossy.

How are you enjoying our weather?It’s terrible! The lifestyle is so different here

because it is all indoors. If the weather was

amazing here it would be fantastic. I always

say that if London had a beach and amazing

weather it would be the best city in Europe!

And our food...?I’m much slimmer here than if I was in France!

You eat differently here. The quality is good

but in France we eat much richer foods like

cheese and lots of meat. We are lucky that

we live in Cirencester where there are some

really nice restaurants.

Finally, what’s the one hair product we shouldn’t be without?Hair straighteners - they give a really nice

finish, even on straight hair. The heat makes

the hair shine.

Laurent works at Blushes

Cheltenham and Cirencester.

To book an appointment with Laurent call

01242 226644 (Chelt)

or 01285 656091 (Ciren)


MEET THE STYLIST

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