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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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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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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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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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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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Transformations - Kerasilk Control

Aug 6, 2019
2 min

Transformations - Kerasilk Control

Dream of smooth silky hair? End the frizz battle with Goldwell‘s Kerasilk Control Treatment. That’s right, take charge and control that frizz! Now, we don’t want to confuse you...this is NOT a straightening service, you will still have to style your hair as normal but it does reduce blow drying time! Extra 15mins in bed! You’re sold already 🙋🏼‍♀ The Kerasilk Control Treatment provides long lasting transformation into smooth, soft silky hair for up to 3-5 months. Our clients

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Glam tips to keep your hair stunning this summer

Jun 24, 2019
3 min

Glam tips to keep your hair stunning this summer

Summer can be a hard time when it comes to the condition and styling of our hair, sometimes you just need a quick easy style hack to keep those locks looking healthy in the heat. With these tips and tricks you can’t go wrong this summer... Ever wondered how you can style your hair in the summer? Then enjoy these two quick styles that will leave you feeling glam all day. The messy bun and beachy waves are both go to hairstyles for this summer as they are both quick, easy and

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Life as a hairdresser - Junior stylist

Jun 4, 2019
2 min

Life as a hairdresser - Junior stylist

I left school in 2017 with no idea what I actually wanted to do, there was so much pressure put on me to attend sixth form and then go to uni but I just knew this was something I did not want to do. As soon as I had the opportunity to leave education I knew I’d be flying out them doors with so much thrive and excite to step into the big world on my own two feet, earing my own money, I couldnt think of anything more appealing. That summer I work in my aunties hairdressers was

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Life of a hairdresser - The working mum

May 21, 2019
2 min

Life of a hairdresser - The working mum

Finding out your pregnant is one of the best feelings but also the scariest. So many different thoughts and emotions, how am i going to handle being pregnant, how will I be able to work especially when we are on our feet for hours on end. All this and then when baby arrives everything is new and you worry your doing everything wrong. Fast forward 2 years and I have a happy, funny, lively 2 year old toddler running rings around me. Coming back to work after having Freddie had

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Happy Birthday to us!!

May 5, 2019
3 min

Happy Birthday to us!!

Where do I begin... how is it 4 years since the day myself and Rheannon opened the doors to GlamouriZe for the first time. It has definitely flown by and the saying certainly rings true “time flys when your having fun” Those first few weeks before the shop even looked like a salon it was completely mental, organising work men, making sure all equipment was ordered, dealing with the bank and other official people and to be honest it has not stopped since. The day of our launch

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Frequently Asked Questions- Hair Extensions

Apr 17, 2019
2 min

Frequently Asked Questions- Hair Extensions

Are our hair extensions human hair? Yes you can get different types of hair extensions the ones we offer in salon are 100% human hair, they can be washed and styled just like your own hair. Can you colour hair extensions? Yes and no, hair extensions can be darkened however you can not make hair extensions lighter by colouring. Consultation and colour match is very important to insure the hair extensions blend seamlessly with your natural hair. How do I wash my hair extensions

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Spring has sprung

Mar 17, 2019
2 min

Spring has sprung

Gone are the dark gloomy never ending days, Spring is FINALLY here 😊 As the nights start to get lighter for longer we find ourselves doing the same with our trends in hair and nails. Spring is the time to make a statement and add the fun to your hair and nails. 💁🏼💅🏼 Lift your hair and mood! There's no better time than Spring to change your look! Hair trends never really go out of fashion - they all come back round again with a different twist. - Textured bobs/ lobs - You

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Frequently asked questions - Hair Colour

Feb 18, 2019
3 min

Frequently asked questions - Hair Colour

I’ve coloured my hair for years, do I still need a skin test? Yes. A skin test is a MUST before all colour services. Skin tests aren’t just for new clients, we skin test clients every 6 months. Certain factors can effect senistively to hair colour such as medication and operations, pregnancy, new tattoo's, semi and permant makeup, henna and much more. Without a skin test we are not insured to carry out any form of chemical service. Reactions are becoming more and more heard o

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Frequently asked questions - HAIR

Feb 18, 2019
3 min

Frequently asked questions - HAIR

How often should I wash my hair? You shouldn’t wash your hair everyday...FALSE! How often you wash your hair depends on you and your hair. For oily hair you may want to wash your hair every day or every other day. If you have dry hair you can wash your hair a couple times a week or sometimes go even longer. Whatever works for you, however dry shampoo can be your best friend but also can be your worst enemy.. spray dry shampoo on your hair and then re style with heat BIG NO NO

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The balancing act that’s called being a business owner

Feb 1, 2019
2 min

The balancing act that’s called being a business owner

Having my own salon has been a dream of mine for many years and after managing a salon and completing numerous courses, the opportunity arose and I felt I was ready... wow what a shock it was. Being a hairdresser and being the business owner are 2 very different roles and it’s definitely something that I doubt I will ever perfect. In the beginning people who I classed as being close to me didn’t understand that “I can’t just have an afternoon off” that “I’m poorer than I’ve e

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3 Glam tips - Curls

Oct 22, 2018
2 min

3 Glam tips - Curls

Lets be honest we all love curly hair :) But whether its natural or not.. they can be very hard to handle!! Most people with naturally curly hair learn over the years ways to enhance and tame the frizz themselves... Like - never blowdry their hair and let it dry naturally. Only brushing their hair when its wet, never once it has dried. Anti frizz products are their best friends. So our glam tips are for those who aren't naturally blessed with curls instead have their own batt

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3 Glam tips - Smooth, Silky hair

Oct 9, 2018
2 min

3 Glam tips - Smooth, Silky hair

Us females are all the same, always want what we can't have, well boo to that as yes we totally can have what ever we want.. within reason of course ;) Well here I'm obviously talking about hair Naturally curly - want it straight Naturally straight - want it curly We can help.. I know I know we keep banging on in every blog about products *insert eye roll* but honestly they are the foundation to good hair! Is your hair a battle every time you wash it or even daily styling?? H

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