Embrace your curls for Spring/ Summer 2013

After 2 years of the domination of the Hollywood Blow Dry, curly hair is making a comeback and it's 80's inspired! Let it dry naturally or scrunch dry but either way, the bigger and curlier, the better. Make sure the hair is relatively wet to begin. Spray in some Indola Gel Spray and apply Indola Curl Creme and loosely twist the hair together. Let the hair dry naturally or use a diffuser to dry. Finish by lightly applying some Indola Shaping Souffle and of course some hairspray for the extra body. Break away from structure and let your curls be free

Blow Dry Bars, Kim Kardashian and You

What is your definition of a blow dry? What should you expect when you ask for a blow dry at a hair salon? The line between a skillful blow dry and a dry off and iron have become blurred.   With the recent assault of Blow Dry Bars opening up all over Melbourne, and the world for that fact, is there really enough skilled hairdressers to sustain these franchises and what quality hairdresser would choose to blow dry all day, every day.  When we study hairdressing at trade school, one of the hardest tasks to master is the blow dry. Yes, it is easy to dry the hair and run a brush through it. The real skill is controlling, smoothing and then moulding the hair into the desired shape to achieve a blow dry that will last the client a week... yes a week! A good quality blow dry should last you this long and this is due to the skill of the stylist.  With the introduction in the mid 2000's of the ceramic hair straighteners, clients felt less of a need to have their hair blow dried in salons as they could straighten their own hair at home.  Then along came Kim Kardashian and the Hollywood blow dry was born once again. The hair straightener companies tried to replicate this look for the 'do at homers'. The problem was that the average person struggled with all the twisting and turning and soon realised that it didn't look as good as the magazines and they were burning their hair in the process. Listen carefully; Kim Kardashian and all the other celebritiesdo not do their own hair at home and no you will not be able to replicate their hairstyles yourself. Their hair is styled weekly, twice weekly or even daily by a professional hair stylist. That is how they achieve the body, the shine and the effortless look. This is the only way that the average person can achieve such a look. A look that still lasts at 3am and makes you look amazing in the harsh reality of a nightclub bathroom. Now back to the blow dry bars. If you are getting a 'blow dry' that involves a wash, dry off and straighten or curl with the irons then this is not a blow dry. Save yourself the $40 and do it yourself! Otherwise, treat yourself, visit your hairdresser and demand a proper blow dry done the old school way with brushes and pizzazz.  The result will be amazing Hollywood worthy hair for a whole week, paparazzi not included!

Spilt Milk Mineral Hair Powder covers grey hairs instantly

Don't cry over Spilt Milk...but it may be upsetting when your grey hair pops out on the day of a big event. 

What is it with grey hair?
Just as you think that you can get away without colouring your grey hairs...BAM!...there they are on the day of your big event glistening in the light for all the world to see. You call your favourite Hairdresser, but of course they are booked out. Maybe a packet colour from the Supermarket, you think. Then you wisely decide this is too risky. You could use a hair crayon but that will just melt into your hair. 

Now let's enter the world of Spilt Milk. 
This Mineral Hair powder is a little piece of magic wrapped up in a cute pink and white canister. It smells so good you want to eat it right out of the packet. Yes, Vanilla Cupcake Blonde smells like a Vanilla Cupcake and Milk Chocolate Brunette smells like, well, Milk Chocolate! 

Ok, enough talk about sweets, how does it perform? 
Well, this product is literally walking off the shelves in my salon. 

The reason? 

Everyone who tries it is amazed at how well it work. 

Just shake a small amount into the lid, powder onto grey regrowth with the brush supplied and the grey is gone. It's as easy as that. It covers the grey hair for 20 hours then just disintegrates or gets washed out. This product is the most natural looking, easy to use grey coverage product that I have ever used in my 16 years of Hairdressing. 

Spilt Milk Mineral Hair Powder is Australian made with natural mineral and clays. It is completely free of dyes, alcohol, and artificial colours, and is naturally preserved. It can also be used as a Dry Shampoo (to match your hair colour) and the canister is the perfect size to fit on your handbag so you will never be caught out with pop up greys again. 

Spilt Milk comes in 6 sweet smelling colours; Vanilla Cupcake Blonde, Milk Chocolate Brunette, Raspberry Creme Redhead, Burnt Orange & Toffee Soufflé Copper, Mocha Espresso Dark Brunette and Boysenberry Black. 

Spilt Milk Mineral Hair Powder can be purchased online at our STORE and we ship within Australia and overseas.  For more information and videos go to www.spiltmilk.net.au.

Beware of buying cheap skincare and make up online

How amazing that you can buy those expensive face creams and make up online at a discounted price, usually with free delivery. But beware.... Remember the old saying "You get what you pay for". If the deal sounds too good to be true then it usually is. Firstly, you need to check if the product is out of date. This is usually the case as companies offload excess stock that they can't sell.  All make up and skincare has a use buy date and should be disposed of when this time hits. The active ingredients may not work anymore, therefore making the product useless and a waste of money. The products may also cause skin rashes and irritation. The other thing you need to look out for when purchasing online is fake products. these days there is fake everything. Fake MAC, fake OPI and even fake Shellac. Only buy these products from registered sellers. There are many you tube videos and online information to show you how to pick a fake. These fake products use inferior substitute ingredients and these again may cause irritation but also can be carcinogenicity when inhaled. They are usually made in countries without standards like we have her in Australia. Also beware of salons that use or sell inferior copy products. This is usually reflected in the price. At the end of the day, you are better off asking and listening to your therapist or stylist on their recommendation for skincare, make up and hair care.  They are the ones you spend a couple of hours with and know your skin and hair the best. No use asking a complete stranger who analyses you in 5 min or worse still, self diagnosing.  This is what we are trained to do.