Category Archives: Diary

Keep an eye out for this beautiful documentary about the extraordinary veteran New York Times fashion photographer. It’s a bittersweet story about a man who loves fashion and the city he lives in. Every self-respecting fashion blogger and street photographer … Continue reading →

On my course at Central Saint Martins I was taken to many shops, most of which I had not come across before. Our tutor knew the owners and so we were given a talk about the inspiration and passions behind each … Continue reading →

I have been hoping to study at Central St. Martins for 10 years, ever since I set foot in the school with the L’Oréal creative team to work on the hair for student shows. I’ve attended a few different colleges … Continue reading →

I took a trip to Paris last week in the middle of Paris Fashion Week and so I thought I would post you some of my finds in the next few weeks! MARCHÉ AUX PUCES DE SAINT-OUEN At the end … Continue reading →

My trainer Josh Davies has put together some videos for hairdressers! Here are some easy exercises that anyone can do at home or in the gym to strengthen and activate your back muscles, an important step when correcting bad posture… … Continue reading →

I’ve taken to blow drying my hair and am quite taken with the effect this has had! Now this may seem odd to you as I am the first to herald the effects of a blown-out head of hair. When … Continue reading →

Later this month I am heading to sunny Swansea to take part in a charity run. It is a great day out for us girls and we have decided to run in aid of Hafan Cymru, an organisation focused on … Continue reading →

When I’m working I pop a hair sponge around my wrist to hold pins and grips. It makes for easy access so you can concentrate on styling and holding up the hair. Mine is from www.sallybeauty.com but you can also … Continue reading →

  One person who has dramatically changed my approach to holiday style is my best friend Lisa, who puts the G into holiday Glamour. Before vacations with her I was a ‘Topshop bikini and flip-flops’ type of girl, my holiday … Continue reading →

In the last six weeks I have tended the locks of Pixie Lott, Leona Lewis and Kimberly Walsh. I have also, of course, been with other artists and styled the hair of models on shoots, but these three women are … Continue reading →

If you can’t see the above video, please click here James White tracked me down on Facebook and sent me this video of a blo-out. I was touched! I’m all for a good tutoria ! And sitting in my hotel … Continue reading →

One of the best things about being a session stylist is the amazing people that I get to work with. I thought it would be interesting to feature a few of my friends, and share with you their inspirations and … Continue reading →

Images taken from the German Hairdressing Awards http://www.ichwerdeeinberliner.com/ I find it incredibly interesting how there is a site that helps you to blend into Germany using your hair! Does that really mean that if I came here as a working … Continue reading →

You know those confused, dark-haired girls who look, to the uninformed observer, like they have had a rather unfortunate encounter with a similarly confused, and possibly drunk hairdresser? Why is their hair longer at the front than the back? Why … Continue reading →