Nail Biter Blog!!!
For all of you that would love nothing more then to have beautiful nails, don’t panic help is at hand we have what you need!!
If you like to have a good old nibble, try to stop yourself, it will probably take all your will power but it will be well worth [...]
Treat you feet to some tender loving care and put a bounce back in your step.
Why not give yourself a pedicure at home. It is really easy and we have some advice that we think would help with our step by step guide using the fantastic Zen Spa range from Jessica.
Step 1
Squirt 3 pumps of your chosen [...]
……………. Curlesque from Tigi!!
Yes it was a sad day when Tigi announced that they were discontinuing the Curls Rock Range – we almost shed a tear!!! But a new generation has come to Richard John!!! Curlesque is the range that will take over from the Curls Rock collection and involves a sexy new look - I’m biased [...]
Sitting on my sofa, contemplating the day, I look out of the window at the grey sky and heavy rain! Rain Rain and more dreaded rain. I’m getting a little bored of scraping my hair back in an unimaginative ponytail but think to myself is it actually worth me blow drying and straightening my hair [...]
No, I don’t mean psychologically unhinged, I mean your hair! Are your roots oily and your ends dry? Have you tried every combination and nothing seems to work? Are you sick of having to wash your hair every single day in a last ditched attempt to keep it looking clean? If you have answered yes [...]
Mothers Day is here again!
I don’t know about you but this very special day on the calender always seems to take me by surprise! I’m never ready for it and never quite sure what to get. I mean, how many new kettles can you buy a woman?
If you’re the same as me why not treat the best mum in [...]
Mason and Pearson were first brought out in the 1860’s in London’s East End! All the brushes are hand made, the product design used nowadays are similar to the original 1885 model with the improvements of the fully developed models of the early 1920’s. But the basic model has never changed and even some of the [...]
You Asked!!!!
I’m getting married soon and I need a sophisticated style to suit my mid-length hair and long face. What do you suggest for an elegant look on an older bride?
We would suggest maybe wearing your hair down, as an up-do could emphasise the features of a long face. To balance your features, I recommend wearing [...]
Hide Your Roots!!!!!
Give your hair a cheeky upgrade with one of our five quick and easy cheats!!!
1- When you are struggling with your roots, try a different parting to cover up the unwanted roots, even just messing up your parting like ‘Cat Deeley’ or trying a zig -zag parting,or this season’s top trend-The mega [...]
As summer gets into full flow and the climate heats up you will no doubt be contemplating spending long days sunbathing the beach, having picnics in the park or barbecues in the garden. The humidity and sunny weather may well leave you fighting with your hair however, but don’t despair – with the right products [...]
Must Have’s For The Summer!!
We all struggle with the change of weather from winter to summer as we all have to change our products and make – up and can we keep affording it every year?
We have come up with three products for your hair and make- up, that are the must have’s for this [...]
Just a few hints to help you keep your highlighted hair healthy:
Apply a deep conditioning treatment to your hair a few days before highlighting – the better conditioned your hair is, the more easily the colour will take and the longer it will last.
Select a highlight colour that is compatible with your lifestyle – if [...]
Fresh, tanned skin is effortlessly sexy and is even more essential now we’re stripping off for the warmer weather.
Girls Aloud’s Nadine Coyle is a perfect example of healthy, beautiful skin so why not try our skin care regime to get your skin into shape?
Kickstart your new skin and get it looking shipshape, try and exfoliate [...]
5 simple ways of looking after you skin and making it look refreshed.
1 – Get the Dirt Out
After using your usual cleanser, a good tip is to apply a damp, cold flannel to your face. This helps to get rid of any impurities still lurking in your pores.
2 – Eat Well
You all know that eating [...]
Still struggling to get that bouncy, sleek, super-coiffed look that your stylist simply manages with ease?
Fret not, we have some great tips for getting the ‘just-stepped-out-of-the-salon’ finish to your locks:
Shampoo to avoid product build-up
Always apply your styling products to clean hair otherwise you are layering product on top of product which will make your hair [...]
You may remember our recent blog post about the benefits of using a serum? Well, you can remind yourself of this scintillating article by clicking here!
Well we decided it would be a good idea to put our money where out mouth is and trial one of the Guinot serums for ourselves so we can give [...]
We thought it would be a good idea to blog about some of the hair questions we get asked a lot. Remember we’re here to answer any of your hair or beauty concerns so just email us or post a comment to this blog and we’ll get back to you with an answer – happy [...]
So what is a serum? Well, it’s a lightweight, light textured, easily absorbed fluid designed to treat specific skin concerns. Serums contain concentrated active ingredients which enhance the effects of your regular skin care routine. They are sometimes recommended as a short term “quick fix” but can also be used as part of a long [...]
Has your hair suffered from a month of over-indulgence? Eating lots of sugary and calorie filled food, dry heat from central heating coupled with freezing air when you venture outside and plenty of styling procedures for all those parties, really can take its toll!
So January is traditionally the time to detox, replenish lost nutrients and [...]
So many of us don’t like our eyelashes – not long enough, not thick enough – because we all want to make a BIG statement with them and look like the girls in the mascara adverts! Well fret no more because most of the girls in the ads in fact wear false eyelashes to enhance [...]
As the season changes from Autumn to Winter it is important that we change our beauty routines to look after our locks in the colder weather. Follow these simple guidelines to protect your hair during the next few months:
Cover up – protect your hair from the cold and wind by wearing a scarf, hat or [...]
Way out curls are the fashion accessory for the Autumn. Whether you want soft Catwalk Curls of Foxy Curls that rock Tigi have the product for you.
CURLS ROCK
For classic catwalk controlled curls for the “Sex in the City” look, four products you will need are:
Curls Rock Shampoo £7.50 – Will help to control fluffy frizz and [...]
Kerastase hair care products are reputed to be the most advanced and effective available today. They have developed a collection of personalised products that are designed for every possible hair type.
Kerastase is exclusive to only the best salons including Trevor Sorbie, Charles Worthington and of course Richard John. We can provide reliable advice on which [...]
This week on Tuesday 9th September, Richard John held an exclusive Clarins Beauty Party, where we invited our clients to join us for an evening of expert skin care advice and tips including the latest Clarins make up trends and skin care products.
The evening showcased three different areas of the Clarins range:
Jazzy Autumn Colours – introducing all the [...]
Although the British summer appears to be struggling to make a lasting appearance this year, many of us are still heading for sunnier climes during these summer months and it is important to ensure you look after your locks when the sun does shine. Follow our top tips to make sure your hair survives the [...]
Today we are pleased to introduce our new blog! With a wealth of knowledge and experience at our fingertips, the Richard John team are eager to keep you up to date with the latest news, events and products from the world of Hair and Beauty.
Covering up to the moment product releases, expert advice and top [...]
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