Category Archives: How To

Make Me Slick Make Me Shine

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Zoe Irwin

A huge trend for S/S11 is the neat groomed shiny hair. Often twisted or in a ponytail, a small headshape with varying degrees of shines. Seen at Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Philip Lim and many others. Where in past seasons there … Continue reading →

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Wrist rescue

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Zoe Irwin

Five years ago, I developed RSI (repetitive strain injury) in my arms and wrists. It was so bad that I was told, much to my horror, that I would have to change my craft and give up hairdressing. At one … Continue reading →

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Hair Knotting

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Zoe Irwin

The textured hair on show at Charles Anastase’s A/W10 collection was just so cute. It had a shape and lightness to it that looked amazing when piled high on the head, as seen on some of the models from the … Continue reading →

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James Molloy

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Zoe Irwin

My wonderful, talented friend James Molloy has his own blog. I love it because it has so many tips on how to get catwalk looks and it’s written in a simple style that is so easy to follow. Also, he … Continue reading →

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The Super-Crimp

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Zoe Irwin

Back in November I attended a P&G conference and saw Sam McKnight showcase the look he designed for the spring/summer 2010 Mulberry collection. If you drive by a Mulberry store you will see that all the mannequins are dressed with … Continue reading →

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Colour Braiding

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Zoe Irwin

So, with braids everywhere I look, I have revisited a colour trend that I learned a few years back – colour braiding This involves back-combing sections of the hair and plaiting sections that I secure with a band. I then … Continue reading →

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More Braids!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Zoe Irwin

If you cant see the video above, please click here One of my friends is a super-stylish lady. Even on a hair-up day she looks so groomed and cool. She braids her hair on the scalp, to the side and … Continue reading →

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