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Creme of Nature - Argan Oil!
Cream of Nature Argan Oil £14.99 Argan oil, the golden elixer created by hair gods to allow us to have luxurious shiny, soft, managebale and healthy hair. This oil is nicknamed liquid gold for a reason, perfect for finishing styles, injecting life back into fried, dull, lifeless hair and can even be great on skin! Argan oil is commonly used for hair repair, it penetrates the hair to help moisture each layer of the strand for a long-term repair solution. Hair will look and start to feel softer, silkier and... Read more...
Winter 2017 - January hair colours to have!
Winter is a time to bring out those warmer tones, we aren't getting the glow we all desire from 3 hours of sunlight, so we bring out those golden browns and red tones for a healthy glow when it snows. January 2017 is all about pinkish hues, warm browns and red tones, Celebrities are changing it up to lead the way and giving us lashings of winter inspiration! Rose Gold Rose gold tresses had a place early winter 2016 with Kylie Jenner shocking the masses wearing a long rose gold... Read more...
4 DIY hair masks for Winter Season!
Without sounding too much like John Snow from game of thrones, winter is coming. Winter is practically here and it's time to start taking a little extra care of the hair on our heads if we want it to be looking its best when the hotter weather finally rolls back around! There are many oils and hair masks you can buy in store but if you find yourself desperate and a little strapped for cash then there are a few hair saviours possibly lying around in your kitchen! Here are 4... Read more...
Revival of the lip gloss! - 4 must try!
Lip gloss was huge in the 90's and 2000, you had the roll one ones, the squirty tube ones that smelled like jelly beans, the clear ones with stars, hearts or glitter inside them. I remember begging my mum for a Sugar magazine at the shops because it came with a free lip gloss and i desperatley wanted to be britney spears. Who didn't? Lip gloss faded out over the years and the last two years of so has seen matte lipstick take centre stage, every shade from black to... Read more...
Stranded Celebrity Inspire Collection - Laurel Wig
Nothing says siren more than a full head of bouncing curls, team with a red lipstick like rita ora and you'll be show stealing all night. This iconic look of red lips and huge face framing curls is inredibily glam and oozes red carpet vibes wether you're shopping on the high street or out on the town for the night. These kinf of curls and waves are super easy to create either using a wand or rollers but with Strandeds Laurel Wig it gets even easier! Strandeds Laurel Wig £32.99... Read more...
6 makeup trends on the rise! 2017!
2016 saw the lips go bolder and the eyebrows reach instagram perfection but from the projections of 2017 those makeup trends are finally dying out, the matte lipsticks are being replaced for lip balms or lashings of gloss and the pristine eyebrows perfected with powders and brushes are being washed off for more of a natural look. Finally! Here are 6 of the biggest style trends set for 2017! 1. pastel eyeshadow Marc jacobs secured pastel eyeshadow a spot in the 2017 trends list, models back stage were rocking pastel... Read more...
Stranded Celebrity inspire collection - Danson Wig!
Bobs and all their variations have been a winter/autum 2016 staple, the end of last year saw ladies chop off their long locks for something blunt, edgier with waves of texture and style. Among the bobbed heads on the highstreet, my favourite has definatley been the middle parting bob! I love a bit of the 90's and this bob hair cut reminds me of winona ryder, drew barrymore and goes perfectly with all the grungy makeup looks that came around christmas just gone. A bob style that goes perfectly with... Read more...
8 Tips For Healthy Hair In Winter!
Winter is just around the corner and the months of rain, snow and electrical heating are slowly creeping upon us. All of these can wreak havoc on our tresses but not many people change their hair routine leading to flaky scalp, dry hair and split ends. In winter we wrap up warm, take a little extra care in keeping ourselves healthy and we should do the same for our hair! Here are a few easy ways to maintain your hair's health over the cold winter months!     1.  Don't... Read more...
New In - Stranded flicky scrunchie pieces!
Everyones a fan of the purposeful messy bun, there's no better feeling than shoving your hair up out of your face and not really caring how it looks. Effortless and feels great, this style  has somehow over the years turned into a bit of a style statment, the flicks of hair add a tad of feminininity and softness to an updo that can sometimes be quite tight, slick and harsh looking. You're lying if you're not a fan of a messy bun! Add some elegant dangly earrings and you have... Read more...
How to create 60's glam finger waves!
From great gatsby to winter 2016, the finger wave has been a glamour go to for every occasion and is perfect for every hair texture. Especially esay to create with curly hair, this finger wave oozes high class sophistication and glamour which is perfect for this years hottest trends and new year festivities! Below is a step by step guide on how to create these perfect flapper style waves just in time for New Years Eve! Step 1 - Spray hair with a detangler or light weight conditioner, this will... Read more...
NEW - Stranded ponytails!!
Christmas is slowly drifting out as we await the shiny new year full of possibilities, most of us desperate for a glass of water and a salad after festivities got us feeling worse for wear! The christmas weave has seen better days, been curled, blown out and straightened to the maximum and you're feeling something fancy for new years eve, this is where these stranded ponytails save your life! Strandeds new range of clip on hair pieces, particulalry ponytails are a fast and easy way to get sophisticated, glamourous style... Read more...
Weave methods we use in store!
Our weave bars are packed with fully qualified and experienced staff to take on your hair needs, each member of staff is confident in completing various methods of hair extension fittings so that all of your extension needs are met! Here is a little more information on the weaving methods that we use in store, just so you're a little more clued up on what you should be asking for if you are looking to book an appointment! Beaded Weave -  The method of fitting shown above is called a... Read more...