News / winter
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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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Trending: BRONDE
Read more →It's not Blonde, it's not Brunette, it's Bronde. One of the trending hair colours this season. Bronde is a colour technique fusing brown and blonde creating a natural looking dimension in the hair. An ideal colour for blondes wanting to go darker for the cooler months.
Here are some of our favourite Bronde looks.
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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. -
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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WEATHER-PROOF YOUR HAIR FOR WINTER
Read more →Winter has truly kicked in and the wind and rain can definitely take a toll on your hair. Not only can the weather wreak havoc, but constant changing from the cold outdoors to your nicely heated home is often the cause of dry and flat locks.
Dry and windy weather tends to pull the moisture out of your hair, causing it to be dull and brittle. It also makes it more prone to static, so you can expect more flyaways that need taming.
Retaining moisture in the hair is essensial to maintaining its health. We recommend amping up the conditioning to lock in as much moisture as possible.
Look at changing your conditioner to a heavier, more nourishing conditioner for the winter. We like to do a deep condition regularly, as well as a leave-in conditioner in between washes. Look for natural oils in the ingredients such as coconut or olive oils. If you find that your products are rich and tend to build up on the scalp or at the root, use a clarifying shampoo once a week.
Anti-frizz serums and hairspray can be a big help with keeping flyaways to a minimum and while it doesn't need to be said, if you take it easy with your hot styling tools you'll definitely be doing your hair a favour.
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