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SPRING BREAKER
Read more →Camilla Akrans is my all time favorite photographer and always has such a warm spring time feeling to her photos.
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MAD ABOUT MID LENGTH
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HAIR AT THE MTV VMAs
Read more →The MTV Video Music Awards are one of those big star studded events that are the perfect mix of casual and glam. Below are some of our favourite looks from yesterday's event.
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FOR LOVE AND LEMONS
Read more →We're definitely still feeling the chill on early mornings and eagerly awaiting spring. The sight of For Love & Lemons' new "Knitz" collection is definitely warming us up though!
Although more widely known for their lingerie, their first knitwear collection is the perfect mix of edgy and feminine and we are in love with the campaign. Have a look at it below and check out their website for more.
Model: Stella Maxwell @The Lions
Photographer: Zoey Grossman
Stylist: Ashley Glorioso
MUA: Lottie Stanard
Hair: Ashlee Rose
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INSTAGRAMERS WE'RE LOVING
Read more →We love that instagram lets us get up close and personal with people all around the world. This includes some of the world's leaders in hair styling! We've put together a list of some amazing talent that we love looking at for inspiration. @jenatkinhair
Hair stylist to the stars, Jen is responsible for everyone from the Kardashians to Katy Perry.
Home to some of Australia's most innovative and fashion forward stylists, Edwards and Co is located in both Melbourne and Sydney.
As one of Australia's leading hair and makeup artists, you'll find Max May's work on the covers of Elle, Russh, Harper's Bazaar, Oyster and several other magazines.
One of the most sought after editorial stylists in the world, Harry Josh is trusted to give the Victoria's Secret angels their stunning locks.
With a reputation as the best salon in Sydney, Valonz makes waves throughout Australia as well as internationally.
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TAKE IT EASY
Read more →We love that the half up top knot has ben making its way back into magazines and out and about on the streets. You can't go wrong with a trend that's so easy and effortless!
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TEASE ME
Read more →Who doesn't love a bit of volume! We find that hair is easier to tease when it's got a bit of grit to it, so before blow waving we like to use the SACHAJUAN Volume Cream. A little goes a long way with this product so we just use a small amount in damp hair, concentrating at the roots. SACHAJUAN Volume Cream protects the hair from heat damage without weighing it down.
Once dry, tease the roots with a fine comb or teasing brush. Do this in sections, working your way from bottom to top, and spraying each section with hairspray as you go. We recommend using a lightweight hairspray such as Sebastian Shaper Zero Gravity. Tame any flyaways with a final spray and lightly comb the hair into place.
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MEET REBECCA
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What is your role at Hamilton Brooks?
Junior Stylist and Makeup Artist
When did you decide you wanted to make this a career?
At a super young age. I have always been obsessed with hair and makeup.
How long have you been working at Hamilton Brooks?
I started in 2011 as a colourist and have been lucky enough to have some time off to travel. I'm excited to be back as a stylist this time around!
What is your favourite thing about your job?
It's my hobby too, so I genuinely enjoy coming to work every day!
What product could you not live without?
I love the SACHAUAN Styling Cream because it holds style and is nourishing without being greasy or weighing the hair down. It's my number one product for blow waving.
What food could you live off for the rest of your life?
Coconut. It's the best for everything. Young coconuts I would drink from, older coconuts I would eat the flesh, I would coldpress the coconuts in to oils and use in my hair and on my skin. I even have coconut oil in my black coffee. I love coconuts!
Your favourite meal to cook?
Pan fried salmon with kumara mash and steamed greens.
If you were a superhero what would be your superpower and why?
I'd be Wonderwoman. She's got the combat and battle skills.
What are some of your favourite songs at the moment?
I love this one we play at the salon. “Ho Hey (HugLife Remix)” – The Lumineers
But my go to music would be The Growlers or Bon Iver. And you can't go wrong with Beyonce!Favourite movie?
It always changes, I love a good comedy, Anchorman, and Avatar I've watched quite a few times!
Favourite tv series?
Breaking bad was so good, I loved the twisted story line. Vikings not many people have heard about and took me a few episodes to get in to but is so awesome! The hair styling is incredible! I like it because it is based on real history.
Where would you most like to travel to?
I've done a fair bit of travelling and next on my list is definitely Central America! Bali is my favourite so far.
What are you most likely to be doing on your days off?
I love the outdoors, going hiking or roadtripping to the beach for a surf!
What are your favourite go to makeup looks?
For me personally I love a natural face of makeup. I use strobe cream which illuminates your skin as a base, and a light concealer under my eyes. I then love to have peachy cheeks, I use a combination of blusher and bronzer to softly enhance them. But my number one is liquid liner. I use a small angled brush and finish my daily look with liner on my lids.
Who is your dream client?
Alexa Chung
Favourite hair style?
60's inspired styles with bangs and volume, Sienna Miller in Alfie pulls off this style exceptionally.
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INTRODUCING SACHAJUAN
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We are very excited to announce the arrival of SACHAJUAN prdoucts to our salon and online store.Salon SACHAJUAN was opened in Stockholm in 1997 by internationally recognized stylists Sacha Mitic and Juan Rosalind. After great success, it was a natural progression for duo to create an exclusive brand of haircare products. The SACHAJUAN range was introduced in 2003.The active ingredients and technology behind SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare is called Ocean Silk Technology. They extract valuable proteins and minerals from sea algae and combine these algae with other tailor made active ingredients to create unique results on different hair types. With this technology they create recipes that give the hair maximum shine, volume, stability and care without making the hair heavy - regardless of hair quality you will notice immediate results with SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare.
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THE BIG DEBATE
Read more →Getting a fringe is one idea that many of us toy with at some point or another. Whether you're tempted by the classic looks of Francoise Hardy and Jane Birkin or you're just bored from your usual, we think a fringe is a great way to switch it up a bit!
For upkeep, Hamilton Brooks hairdressers offers free fringe trims Tuesdays-Fridays before 5pm.
