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The lipstick effect
Read more →Makeup can mean so many things to different people. I personally can never remember not loving it. As a young girl I was completely enchanted by how a smear of colourful lipstick could completely transform my mother into the most beautiful woman I'm sure I had ever seen.
I love makeup for its transformative powers, and whilst I feel confident leaving the house with no make up on at all, when I have a make up look that I love, I feel as though I can take on the world.
I can't think of a look that makes me feel more powerful than a strong lip. I am especially enamoured with is the deep plum lip trend we are seeing this winter. Whilst it can lean towards being quite goth, with a simple eye and manicured brows a more romantic, pretty feeling is achieved.
The runway look from Rodarte fall/winter 2016.
Here are a few key points to consider in achieving this look:
1/ Brush your teeth before applying you lipstick. It seems like a silly thing to mention, but I do this in reverse all the time and It is super annoying. lipstick everywhere!
2/ Make sure your lips are soft and free of dry skin by exfoliating them and applying a lip conditioner or lip primer.
3/ Apply lip liner to the outer edge of your lips... this is where your artistry can come in. You can create the lip shape you would like, accentuate the cupids bow or maybe over draw your lips slightly to create a fuller lip shape.
4/ Fill in the lips with liner, this creates a long-lasting base for your lipstick. I love MAC Pro-longwear lip pencils. The shade Dark Out is a favourite.
5/ Apply your lipstick with a lip brush, working it all over the lips. Use a colour that matches the liner or I sometimes like to go just a tiny bit lighter with my lipstick and blend it out.
6/ Take a bit of concealer on your concealer brush working around the edge of your lips to sharpen up and perfect the edges.
7/ It is important to comb and fill in your eyebrows when wearing a strong lip, as dark lips can make the face look a little unbalanced without brows.
8/ I hear people say that with a strong lip, its important to keep the eyes soft. I would say do what ever you want and rock it baby! I personally love to have smudged out smoky eye shadow and false lashes even with a strong lip, so stick with what ever makes you feel gorgeous.
My version of this look, with a soft smoky eye.
I am available for make up by appointment at Hamilton Brooks Hairdressing, give the salon a call and book in for your next event.
Love Yelena x
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Winter hair, should I still care?
Read more →Now that the winter months are upon us, you may be tempted to embrace the ponytail in an attempt to keep hair washing to a minimum. The thought of getting out of the warm shower with dripping wet hair only to be confronted by a cold blast is enough to send anyone running to Fiji for a couple of care free weeks in the sun. The days are much colder, and whilst we love a pony tail at Hamilton Brooks, it is time to start thinking about ways to protect your hair from elemental damage.
Hair can easily become dry and brittle during the winter months, it is a good idea to indulge your hair once a week with a deep conditioning treatment. This will help to replenish some of the moisture that can be depleted due to repetitive use of styling tools and winter heating in the office and at home. Come into the salon for a treatment or take home Kevin Murphy, Hydrate Me Masque. This must have product is deeply moisturising, smoothing, repairing, and also adds elasticity and shine.
A hair oil like Davines OI, is also a great option to run through the mid lengths and ends after you shampoo and condition. Oils are especially beneficial to colour treated hair and this gorgeous product adds extraordinary shine and softness. It has a strong detangling and restructuring action and anti-frizz effect.
Continue to get regular trims throughout winter. A snip every six to eight weeks is recommended to reduce the chance of dry, splitting ends.
Covering your hair with a stylish hat will protect, your beautifully styled locks from being blown about by the winter wind whilst out and about.
Adopting these tips during winter will help your hair look its best all season long.
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AUTUMN INSPIRATION
Read more →Time for a seasonal change? We are loving these bold Autumn colours as we head into the cooler months.
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THE HOTTEST BLOW DRYS THIS SUMMER
Read more →Party season is upon us and with that, comes party hair.. But gone are the super long, faux extensions and victoria's secret big bouncy curls, this summer its all about these buzzwords.
- Undone texture
- Flyaways
- Waves
- A bend in the hair
Take a cue from these pics the next time you visit our dry bar.
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THE 5 HAIRCUTS TO GET RIGHT NOW
Read more →Often with a change in season we find the need for change. Whether you're looking for something subtle or a bit more dramatic we've nominated our 5 favourite cuts of the moment!
This longer version of the pixie cut is short and fresh yet feminine.
The long bob has been around for a while now but is still very much on trend and suits most hair types.
The long long bob is a nice alternative for those who aren't quite ready to part with length, but is still extremely versatile.
This layered cut is a wintery take on beachy waves with more of a solid baseline.
Fringes are pretty much always in and this soft layered one is an ideal cooler weather number. -
BLEACH RESCUE
Read more →Bleach is very harsh on the hair and with bleaching comes a lot of maintenance if you are wanting to keep your hair in the best condition possible.
As bleach is so drying on the hair, the most important thing is to replace the moisture that has been stripped away. We recommend using an extra moisturising shampoo and conditioner, accompanied with a weekly protein mask. Refrain from overusing protein in your hair products as this can actually lead to the hair feeling brittle.
After washing, a leave-in conditioner through the mid-lengths and ends will add even more hydration. Opt for a wide tooth comb over a brush to evenly distribute the product. Wait for the hair to be fully dry before styling or tying it up as it will be at its most delicate when wet.
If you can, go another day between washes. Washing less often will help with maintaining both the condition and colour of the hair. If you are finding your hair starting to look oily or limp, use a dry shampoo which will not only freshen up greasy roots but double as a styling product for extra volume.
It goes without saying that using less heat on the hair will make a huge difference to its condition. If you do opt for the hair dryer or tongs don't forget your heat protectant!
Finally, bleached hair requires a lot of maintenance. Regular trims will get ensure that split ends are kept at bay. Toned hair is happy hair so if you are finding your blonde tends to go a bit brassy between colour appointments, book in for a toner. In addition, you might find that a purple shampoo and conditioner will help keep the yellow tones from coming through, maintaining the colour between appointments.
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RECAP
Read more →Another awards season has come and gone again and it's the perfect source for hair inspiration. We've compiled some looks we're liking from the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammy's and BAFTAs.
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PRIME CUTS
Read more →We are seriously loving Lauren Conrad's amazing hair in this shoot she did with Who What Wear. With the blunt ends, deep side part and amazing texture throughout it's not far off perfect!
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GREYSCALE INSPIRATION
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DAVID SIMS
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