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Mar 6, 2020
2 min

Skin care at a new level

March is an exciting month as we embrace longer days, shorter nights and warmer weather! To make things even better we are officially launching facial month with the launch of our new facials and side order menu. We have been testing out the lovely new Temple Spa products and so far Zoe’s favourite is Breakfast Smoothie. It’s a brightening, rejuvenating and skin smoothing facial exfoliator/scrub and mask in one. It purifies, invigorates and smoothes your face encouraging the

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Bye Bye Blonde?

Mar 2, 2020
2 min

Bye Bye Blonde?

Bored of your dull blonde locks? Thinking of a change? Now is the best time to start prepping your hair for that Glam restyle! However, this doesn’t have to mean brunette all over. Maybe your blonde has got too blonde and needs toning down. Or maybe your highlights are now looking a blocky all over colour. Fear not, with a little tweak here and there you’ll fall in love with your light locks again. From highlights to balayage, warm to ashy, there’s so many different blonde lo

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Beauty- First time waxing?

Feb 13, 2020
3 min

Beauty- First time waxing?

Lets set the scene - you do your research and find a well-recommended waxing salon. Of course you choose GlamouriZe. You book your first wax appointment - well now what! There are some top tips especially for the first time waxer - Let it grow!! -Put down your normal hair removal tools around 4 weeks before your wax - yes we know 4 weeks you're thinking!! The hair ideally needs to be around the length of a grain of rice for the perfect wax removal. Now we as women understand

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Team Glams Fave Hair Products

Feb 11, 2020
2 min

Team Glams Fave Hair Products

In the salon when it comes to customer care we take it seriously, this is why we only use professional hair products - GOLDWELL. We have all of the Goldwell Kerasilk product range from shampoo to perfume. The Kerasilk range is one of the best salon brands as all products contain keratin which is what your hair is made up of, and at least one other beneficial component. The most popular product we use has to be the beloved Reconstruct blowdry spray. The Reconstruct blowdry spr

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Thailand - Now that was an experience!!

Jan 28, 2020
4 min

Thailand - Now that was an experience!!

As many of you know I went to Thailand at the beginning of January, we spent 3 nights in Bangkok and then went on to Phuket for 10 nights and as much as I switched off I also was thinking of things that could be useful to bring back into the salon or to use in our blogs. Thailand is known for many things some of which we didn’t experience - thankfully! But we certainly took advantage of the Thai massages and WOW. I have been very lucky to have had many massages from aromather

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Beauty FAQ - Waxing

Jan 10, 2020
2 min

Beauty FAQ - Waxing

Q: What‘s the difference between hot wax and warm wax? A: Warm wax is applied to the skin using a spatula and removed with a bonded strip. Typically used on brow shape/ lip/chin/leg. Hot wax is applied with a spatula and sticks to the hair not the skin and hardens then is peeled off. Great for smaller surface areas and a must for intimate or underarm waxing. Q: How long does my hair need to be, to be removed by waxing? A: Typically 1/4 of an inch. About the size of a grain of

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Here’s to 2020!

Jan 8, 2020
1 min

Here’s to 2020!

New year, new you? Hitting the gym? Booked a holiday already to escape those January blues? Zoe’s in Thailand as we speak, we’ve already blocked her so we’re not bombarded with holiday pics - not jealous at all! Now is the time when a lot of you start thinking of change and what better way than to change your hair?! Maybe you’re thinking of a new colour, going for the chop or the complete opposite and fancy being Rapunzel with some hair extensions 💁🏼 Whatever you decide you

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Caring for your hair during the winter months

Dec 17, 2019
2 min

Caring for your hair during the winter months

Your hair needs TLC all year round!! Struggling with dryness or even how to style your hair. Then this is just the blog for you, this will give you the guided tour to perfect hair for winter. Is the condition of your hair left poor after the summer sun? A lot of people struggle with the condition of their hair during the winter months, most of the time this is due to heat damage or product build up and hair being dried out by the sun over summer. Well we can help you with thi

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Top 5 benefits of a hot stone massage

Dec 5, 2019
1 min

Top 5 benefits of a hot stone massage

Never had a hot stone massage?? You are seriously missing out... A hot stone massage is performed by using flat, smooth, heated stones which are places and rub on pin points of the body, the stones are typically placed on your back or along your spine. This is a popular massage as it has many benefits that many people may struggle with. You can also use the stones cold to help release aches and pain - it’s not always heat that helps. Top 5 benefits - 1. Relieves muscle pain,

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Christmas at GlamouriZe

Nov 20, 2019
3 min

Christmas at GlamouriZe

Christmas in the salon starts when November 17th comes around! Ever wondered how Christmas for Team Glam works in the salon, then carry on reading to find out about all the fun things that happen in December. Of course no Christmas is complete without a 10ft Christmas tree in the middle of the room! Zoe and her parents have the task of spending their whole Sunday building and decorating the tree as well as decorating the rest of the salon. Sydney has been so excited about thi

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Team Glam's top beauty treatments.

Nov 12, 2019
3 min

Team Glam's top beauty treatments.

As most people know beauty is a whole new world for Team Glam after it being introduced in July, now a few months of testing out the treatments we all have our new found favourites. Ranking top of Team Glam's list is a massage however we all have our own preferred choice. Zoe's favourite is a Swedish massage, this massage has a firmer pressure compared to aromatherapy which helps to relieve tension in the muscles. With us being busy and on our feet all day we often suffer fro

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Time for a winter beauty routine.

Nov 5, 2019
3 min

Time for a winter beauty routine.

One of the most relaxing things we have on our service menu and of course it is tailored to you and your skins needs. As with a lot of our services one of treatments are not recommended and facials are most definitely something you should be investing in and making time for. We offer 3 different length facials so you have no excuse that you don't have the time, 30 mins includes cleanse, tone, mask and moisturise. The 45 minute and the hour facial are more tailored to your nee

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Lets talk transformation - Hair Colour

Oct 15, 2019
2 min

Lets talk transformation - Hair Colour

Hair transformations don’t happen over night - especially when going blonde! All too often we see people wanting to drastically go lighter, in one appointment, not have their hair cut and not prepared for the expense. We may be hair fairies but we can‘t perform miracles. Before we start any work, whether that be for colour, a cut or a simple blowdry a thorough consultation is carried out. This is key to both us as the stylist and you clients understanding one another and for

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After care - Hair

Oct 8, 2019
2 min

After care - Hair

How to get the most out of your hair once you leave the salon, So you have spent a few hours in the salon having a pamper and bam your hair is on point!! Now let’s hope you don’t leave and it’s raining, fingers crossed for hair day being a dry day. Aftercare - now to get the most out of your salon blowdry it’s simple... Leave your hair alone!! That includes brushing and touching it, why? Because your scalp naturally produces oil that when you brush your hair then moves down t

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What are Ear Hopi Candles?

Sep 30, 2019
2 min

What are Ear Hopi Candles?

Do you suffer from any ear/nose or throat issues? Then look no further! Since ancient times, many cultures including the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks, have used the traditional natural therapy of ear candling on a spiritual level, to cleanse and purify the aura. Hopi ear candling techniques as we know them today, however, are believed to originate from the Native American Hopi Indians of North Arizona. Interestingly, Hopi means ‘peaceful people’ and this soothing and gentle t

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Beauty FAQ - Lashes & Brows

Sep 24, 2019
2 min

Beauty FAQ - Lashes & Brows

Q: What is LVL? A: LVL stands for Length, Volume, Lift. It’s an eye treatment that straightens your natural lashes from the root and tinting them - giving the appearance of longer thicker lashes. Q: How often can I have a LVL done? A: The Treatment lasts 6-8 weeks so the earliest you could redo LVL would be at 6 weeks although you can have them re tinted at 4 weeks. Q: How long does Lash tint last? A: Approx 3-4 weeks Q: Can I use mascara with LVL lashes? A: Yes, In fact, it

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Why choose short hair

Sep 9, 2019
2 min

Why choose short hair

Having short hair can be a winner when it comes down to choosing a new hairstyle or look. If you're thinking of joining the short hair trend or are getting a little bored of your current style then this blog is the one for you, explaining all the fun and benefits of having that shorter style!! Plus less hair to wash and blow-dry! The best thing about having short hair is the variety of cuts available to you, short hair can be rocked in many different ways with one of the most

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Lets talk transformation- Hair extensions

Aug 26, 2019
1 min

Lets talk transformation- Hair extensions

Dream of luscious locks? Hair extensions may be the answer! AND you don’t have to be Rapunzel, extensions can be added for extra body (we all want some volume) and colour without changing your own natural hair. Here at GlamouriZe we offer pre bonded and micro ring hair extensions which us girls have all tried and tested. Rheannon even does her own!! 🙋🏽‍♀️ How to look after your new extensions? The best thing to do is treat them like your own hair. The less you faff with the

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FAQ Nails

Aug 22, 2019
2 min

FAQ Nails

What is Shellac? Created by CND, it's a 4 step manicure cured under UV/LED light. Thanks to a mix of polymers and monomers which harden to a high shine finish that lasts around a fortnight. It's a blend of nail varnish and gel that paints the nail and doesn't extend or shape it. What is the difference between gel and acrylic nails? Both are artificial nail enhancements. Can be used to match or extend shape of nail. Acrylic nails are a combination of a liquid monomer and powde

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After care - Eyelashes

Aug 13, 2019
2 min

After care - Eyelashes

Welcome to the world of lash naps, if you know you know. Now there are some golden rules to caring for your new lashes to get the very best out of them. • Allow the adhesive to dry for 48 hours. If your lashes are “disturbed” or “exposed” to water or steam in this time frame there’s a good chance they will fall out earlier. • Avoid oily products around eye area as this will break down the adhesive and cause extensions to fall out. A great eye make up remover is “Bioderma Sen

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