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Put to shame again
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Views & tips from your side of the counter........

PUT TO SHAME AGAIN
Isn’t amazing how perceptive stylists are? Well mine is anyway! On a recent visit with my other half, I could see her glancing up at me and frowning whilst snipping away at his locks. Finally, his lordship looking like a human again, she turned on her heels and gave me one of her looks, you know, the type of look she keeps in the freezer for just such occasions. "And what are they?" she asks, pointing her tail-comb in a very threatening manner at my head. God, I thought, I knew I should have worn a hat. "What?" says I. "You know what!" says she. I knew very well what. She was referring to my hair slides. "They were a present" I said. "No doubt", she says "but why are you wearing all 24 of them at the same time?" She knew, I knew that she knew and she knew that I knew that she knew, if you see what I mean. "You’ve been at it again", she says in her best headmistress tone, that brooked no argument. "I have not", says I. "You have!" says she, "Yes, she has", pipes up the other half. (I pull one of my looks out of the freezer and turn it on him!) "Get in the chair and get them out!" (She’s awfully bossy for a pretty girl!) Meekly, defeated I had to do it. I climbed in the chair and pulled out the slides. Hanging my head in shame I tamely let her set about putting it right. To give her credit, she didn’t say a word. She worked in silence, I sat in silence and he sat with a silly ‘you’ve been caught’ grin on his face. After ten minutes of tutting and several malicious tugs of my hair she whips off the cape, slaps the slides into my hands and with one final tut, turns her back on me and attends to Mrs Robinson’s lilac rinse. I slink out of the chair with all the grace of a naughty kitten and creep towards the door thinking I’d got off lightly. She waits until my hand is on the door handle before calling out in her most authoritative voice to my other half "And next time she can’t sleep, keep her away from the scissors!"

Oh well, if I’m not allowed the scissors I can always stock up on hair dyes, or perms,
or ……………………


 
PERFECT PONYTAILS
Last year saw a huge revival in the humble ponytail (did it ever go away)? And this year the trend is much of the same. Ponytails, buns and up-do’s are all still very much in vogue especially for long, sleek hair. Accessories are kept simple, one scrunchy or plain slides used sparingly to keep it chic. If it’s a sleek style you’re after try using a styling cream, pomade or serum to achieve a glossy finish and control stray ends. Use a covered band to hold your ponytail or try tortoiseshell hair slides or kirby grips to hold your bun in place.

Not everyone suits a sleek style though, so if its something a little looser you’re after, secure your pony with a slim silk scarf, Gucci style, but keep tendrils to a select few.

If you’re a Clinique fan you’ve probably tried the new hair care range. The company has been looking after our beauty routine for over 30 years and have now turned their attention to a 3 step hair care routine. The range includes shampoos, conditioners and
styling products plus special treats such as Dramatic Moisture – a daily treatment for a moisture boost. Check out your Clinique counter for more advice!

TRIED AND TESTED – HAIRSPRAYS

A top hair magazine recently tried and tested the latest in flexible hairsprays so read on and choose for yourself!

UMBERTO GIANNI BIG AND BEAUTIFUL

This was easy to direct where it was needed and it dried straight away. It left hair looking soft and shiny and kept the style in place well for a short time. Needed an extra spray after a few hours though so best kept for nights out.

3 Out of 5

CHARLES WORTHINGTON DREAM HAIR FLEXI-FIX

Expensive looking packaging and the nozzle dispensed a very fine mist which fixed the style perfectly, without leaving it wet. It gave hair a natural hold and brushed out easily. Definitely worth a try.

5 Out of 5

SILVIKRIN FLEXIBLE HAIRSPRAY

A rather old fashioned looking can but sprayed well and held style. It did leave the hair slightly wet for a few seconds but didn’t set hard. Good value for money.

4 Out of 5

L’OREAL ELNETTE FLEXIBLE

Plain spray can but dispensed spray really well and held the hair instantly. The hair was touchable and pliable, stayed in place for the whole day and brushed out really easily. Excellent value for money.

5 Out of 5

SALON SELECTIVES FLEXIHOLD

This spray had a fairly strong fragrance and the nozzle dispensed rather a lot of product. It did give flexible hold and lasted well but the slightly sweet smell could be off-putting.

3 Out of 5

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