Much to many husbands and boyfriends despair, Love Island has consumed our lives for the last 7 weeks, and we’re not ashamed, it’s a total, guilty pleasure! Other than having to find something else to binge watch at 9pm now, there is something we can take away from the show, some awesome styling tips straight from the islanders themselves! From fashion trends to hair hacks and makeup revolutions, what have we learned over the last month and a half, other than that we LOVE Jack and Dani? Let us tell you!

Blow dry it baby!

Your hairdryer is your new best friend! Whether you’re looking to add some extra volume to your hair, blow dry your eyelashes or cool the armpits (thank you Jack) then the hair dryer is where it’s at! Alexandra’s voluminous waves and Megan’s short above the shoulder do gave us all the feels this season, and looks like this can be created when drying your own hair. Get yourself a barrel brush and a powerful hair dryer for natural wavy locks that any islander would be envious of!

After 49 episodes it has become very apparent that beach waves, bed hair and the messier the better is the way forward in the summer months, and we’re definitely not complaining. With extensions like ours fitted, effort can be as minimal as possible (round of applause).

Hun buns galore

We all love an updo and this years Love Island saw them in abundance. From Laura’s messy buns to Kaz and Georgia’s slicked look, a bun can take any look from 0 – 100 in a matter of seconds, and what’s even better is they’re so easy, especially with our extensions (hint hint)

A half up half down look seemed to be the chosen hairstyle for Laura and Georgia throughout the series and something we LOVE! Awesomely easy with a touch of edgy chic, we think the girls rocked this look and we’re sure we’ll see it rubbing off on the covers of magazines and Instagram pages for the next couple of months.

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. Who doesn’t love a great hair accessory? Kaz taught us that you cannot go on holiday without a obligatory headband and the brighter the better! Accessorize a simple look to turn the heat up to 10!

Turning up the heat

As the heat may have risen in the villa among some contestants, the heat in Majorca was always consistent. How did they keep their hair looking so sleek in temperatures that would make any hair frazzle? Keeping your hair conditioned in hot temperatures can be a task, but an abundance of heat protection, a lot of conditioner and a gentle touch can all make things a lot easier. Humidity can kill your hair, and especially with extensions, damage is something you want to try and avoid at all costs, for your natural hair as much as your extensions.

Did you notice all the islanders using one beauty product? This years cast we’re obsessed with Invisibobbles, the perfect alternative to a normal hairband when you’re wanting to cut back on damage and something we would highly recommend if you’re wanting to keep your extensions in the best condition, so thank you islanders!

Love Island taught us a lot of things this year, other than that it is now totally a guilty pleasure for most of the UK, it taught us a lot about current and upcoming hair trends. Long hair is top on the style list right now and what a lot of the islanders rocked throughout the summer, thus giving you the perfect opportunity to jump on the bandwagon and get your very own luscious locks with our extensions. Secondly we learnt that looking after your hair in the heat is key, and very doable with the right care. We’re on hand to keep your hair looking 100% at all times, and now is the perfect opportunity to come and visit us! Get yourself a consultation booked in over on our website and let out hair fairies work their magic!

Choosing which hairstyles to rock throughout the summer months can be tricky, will it match with your outfit, will you have time to make it look awesome, and will it suit you? Leave all the hair drama back in spring and breeze through the summer months care-free and with fabulous hair. We’ve collated our six favourite hairstyles that we think will steal the show this summer!

The Low Ponytail

Think your everyday ponytail and flip it on its head. This look is the simplest to create but looks chic and stylish, and suits pretty much all hair types, we think it’s a total win win. Shuffle your ponytail to the bottom of your head and fasten with a hairband or bobby pin. You can add an extra element by twisting a piece of hair around the ponytail to avoid the hairband showing, totally flawless!

Top Knot Bun

Running errands, heading to the shops or doing duties around the house, this effortless look is the one for you. Rocked by Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian, this is a real trend-setting look. Start with a high ponytail and begin twisting your hair around the top of the ponytail, hair band or bobby pin in place for a top knot that looks like it took hours! Want to keep it even more casual? Ruffle up the bun and pull out some hair at the front to frame your face

Corkscrew Curls

Although this look can take slightly longer to achieve, the results last for days! The tight ringlet curls can add tonnes of extra volume to your hair as well as some well needed extra sassiness! Once curled, they can last up to 4 days without any real maintenance and we think that’s music to your ears girls! The longer hair the better for this look, find out about our extension options to make this look a real winner. When creating this look, make sure you’re curling from the bottom up and you alternate your direction of curl, this will ensure the most natural look.

Fishtail Plait

Plaits are perfect for all sorts of occasions but sometimes they need that extra touch of sparkle and this is where the Fishtail Braid comes in, it’s a plait with power! Taking only minutes to create this plait looks intricate and detailed but realistically is totally the opposite. The braid is created by creating a small ponytail at the base of your head and splitting it into two. Starting on the right hand side take a small section from under your right ponytail and pull it up and over the right to join the left hand pony. Repeat this step on the opposite side, taking a small section from underneath the left pony and pulling it up and over to join your right pony. It may sound confusing at first, but you’ll totally get the hang of it after a few goes.

Double Dutch Braid

With festival season upon us, we thought it would be rude to leave out the Dutch Braid or as we like to call it “The festival favourite”. This look is a love of festival go-ers for its ease and simplicity, or in other words, its ability to cover up the dreaded third day festival hair! Perfect for accessorising, this versatile look can incorporate hair rings, glitter and feathers, go crazy girls! Take a section of hair at the top and separate it into 3 equal section – left, middle, and right. Take the left section and cross is under the middle one. Now take the right section, and cross it under the middle. Start adding more hair into each section as you go and continue until you reach the bottom, where you will finish it off with a normal plait.

Natural Waves

We know we include a natural wave in nearly all of our style blogs, but that’s because we think this style is a must try in the summer months! Whether you go for the soft curls or the messy beach waves, they take seconds to create but can leave a lasting impression for hours. Our extensions are also great for adding the extra length to this look, because who doesn’t love lengthy curls? They can be created with curling tongs, straighteners or by sleeping in plaits, this look really is that simple!

We think we’ve given you enough looks there to last you through the whole of the summer, but if that’s not enough for you, then how about trying extensions? Add that extra length and volume for the summer months and get dreamy locks all your friends will be envious of! Head over to our website for all the information about extensions and how you can book a consultation!

There are many ways you can spruce up your look for the Spring season, but there are some trends we think epitomise the warmer climates we’re hoping for throughout April.

With the darker brunettes, and cool highlights being left behind in winter, what is to come as the year progresses?

Which looks are owning the red carpet and the covers of Elle magazine this April?

Pastel hues are fashioning the heads of celebrities left right and centre, with the most iconic of course being Kim Kardashian – West and hubby Kanye. Kim often enhances her pastel locks by adding extensions to give volume as well as length, something we can help you with if pastel is your passion this spring. From baby pinks, blue and greens to some adventurous attempts at yellow, this look is bang on trend and looks pretty darn cool! Although this look is rocking on blonde hair, it can also look stylish on brunettes too so don’t be afraid to have an experiment!

   

Rockin roots are not something to be ashamed of – they are fast becoming one of the biggest trends of 2018. With celebs like Margot Robbie and her defined brown roots taking this year’s red carpets by storm, we fell in love with her creamy blonde striking locks, and believe it or not, these are seriously easy to recreate! Whether you just let your hair grow out naturally or ask your hairdresser for a Balayage, the outcomes are very similar and we are so in love!

Don’t be fooled by all the hype about the in-trend blonde locks, we think a brunette barnet is still as classy as ever. Mix your look up by adding some warmer tones to your hair; it’ll lift your whole look and bring you bang up to trend.

   

Keeping it dark! Although you may think that spring means bright and light looks, you’d be wrong, dark deep brown hair is always on trend, it’s a timeless look. Elegance doesn’t come more defined than shiny straight dark brown hair. The possibilities with this look are endless, and even more achievable with the help of our extensions. Extensions are great for people looking to add volume to their hair but can also work wonders for people looking to get longer hair. Get that length that’ll give you the wow factor.

No matter what look you’re rocking at the moment, if you love it, then that’s all that matters! Looks go in and out of fashion but happy and healthy hair is for life! If you want to find out more about what we can do for your hair, then book yourself a consultation with one of our hair fairies, they work wonders! Head over to our main website to find out more.

   

With the announcement of Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement we thought it was only right to talk all things bridal hair!

For a newly engaged woman, the thought of planning a wedding is daunting. But as many of us females will know, secretly in the back of our minds we’ve already started visually planning what sort of dress we would love and how we want our hair and makeup to look, and we don’t blame you, this is the biggest day of your life (we say excitedly).

With wedding hair trends always changing from timeless chic and stylish side buns to modern, loose and elegant waves, where do you even start? Well, even if you have no idea how you want the end product to look most of us will know whether we want it up or down. With this in mind, we’ve come up with a selection of our favourite styles that are bound to wow!

Hold tight girls, we’re going on a bridal hair adventure…

The Ballerina Bun

As their name suggests, these buns are elegant, timeless and dramatic, making them one of the most popular styles of the century. Featured as the chosen hairstyle of Anna Grey in the latest Fifty Shades film, this updo is perfect for those brides looking to keep it simple but ooze style and class.

Image source – www.bridalguide.com

Not only do they scream stunning but these buns are also perfect for accessorising – what more could you ask for?

The Chignon

Combine stunning curls and the sophistication of a low or side bun and you have a chignon, the new ‘it girl’ of wedding hairstyles!

Although technically very simple, this updo can look like it took hours longer than it did, effortless elegance at its finest. If you have chosen an intricate dress or patterned veil we would recommend this simple yet superbly effective style.

Half-up, half-down

Do you love the idea of having your hair down on your big day but don’t want the nuisance of a fringe of hair getting in your way as you walk down the aisle? There is one simple answer: half-up, half-down. Whether you want curly, wavy, straight or ringlets this is a great option for incorporating your favourite looks into something that extra bit special for your big day. Our extensions can help you perfect this look, hint hint.

Extensions will give you that extra volume and can also add length depending on what your chosen style is. They will instantly transform your hair and will last you for 3 months (long after the wedding dress has been put away!). We recommend that you choose human hair as this is easy to care for and will blend effortlessly with your own hair and allow you be carefree while enjoying that long awaited honeymoon.

Loose Waves

We think less is more and that is totally the case with this stunning option. Pinterest is going crazy for these sorts of trends and we can totally see why! Keeping your hair down and voluminous is great for shaping the face and adding dimension to your overall look. Let your dress do the talking and your hair speak elegantly and simply!

Braids and Plaits

Bring a touch of festival chic to your wedding day with braids and plaits. Whether you’re incorporating a small braid into an updo or you’re set on a whole head plait we think these hippy styles are super on trend right now and are perfect for outdoor weddings. Bring out your inner boho-chic goddess and wow your guests with an unconventional but bang up-to-date look!

Lots of people worry that extensions may be visible if you choose to wear your hair up. Our team of professional technicians will ensure that your extensions are discreetly placed so that you have many options when it comes to up do’s, braids or plaits.

 

Even though we’ve given you five stunning looks to look over, we know picking your wedding hairstyle is going to be a very tricky decision, but we can assure you that you’ll look stunning whatever! If you want to chat about the idea of having extensions fitted for your big day, then make sure you get in contact! Just head over to our main website!