Hair Care and Beauty from Richard John

Junior Stylist Competition 2010

The Competition is tougher than ever!

This is just a quick reminder that Richard John and Centre Stage will be holding their 22nd annual Junior Stylist Competition on the 29th March.

Last years winner Holly Winzer (left) will be there to defend her title as well as the new blood showing off their talents. As many of you already know, the competition is run over many weeks as the preparations are gruelling and nearly as important as the finished product! So, stay tuned and I’ll keep you updated in the build up.

Mothers Day is here again!

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 the world (yours!) to something very special, something she may not usually splash out on like a Mason Pearson Hairbrush or how about plethora of products from Clarins.

You could shower her with bath products for the ultimate in relaxation. Why not try the Eau Dynamisante range from Clarins.The Foaming Body Exfoliator, Shower Gel and Moisturizing Body Lotion would be a welcome treat to any mum who likes to  relax.

If you’re feeling brave you could branch out into skin care and treat your wonderful mum to a new some new beauty products. Maybe a new face cream (please only do this if you know that your mum won’t be offended if you buy her anti ageing face cream. If you’re not sure then you could have the exact opposite effect and I’m very sorry but I can’t be held accountable for your mothers actions!!!). If you’re not sure about her skin type then a good tip is to try and check out what she’s currently using.

If this all feels a little too adventurous then sit back, take a breath and look at our ranges of hair care. We have Paul Mitchell, Kerastase, Tigi, Redken and Aveda all on offer. Check out the links and decide for yourself!! Good luck and a Very Happy Mothers Day to all you yummy mummies out there xxx

Mason & Pearson

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 names are still the same.

What sets Mason & Pearson apart from the rest of the normal products are, its unique rubber cushion pad, made by hand, the cellulose plastic handled-polished and any sharp edges are removed to make the hairbrush more comfortable to hold. This handle was developed from the original wooden design that they continue to make in small quantities. They build their product to last for as long as possible, they use the best materials available to them. So good general care of the product will prolong its life.

Here are some good maintenance tips to help keep your Mason & Pearson in good shape.

- You should not leave you Mason & Pearson brush continuously in strong sunlight during a large part of its life. The ultra-violet light cam perish the rubber and the heat can distort the handle.

- Do not use oils or spirits on your hairbrush. These can destroy the rubber. Oil-Based preparations used on the hair can do the same if allowed to accumulate.

- Cleaning: The pad and bristle need to be cleaned periodically. For the best result possible use the cleaning brush, which comes with all the larger models. For the other models you could always use a narrow toothbrush.

- Dry-clean your brush frequently. The dead hairs and scales can clog the pad and the bristles of your hairbrush.

You should never dry the bristles with a towel!

I hope these cleaning tips help prolong your brushes life. Now you can see why Mason & Pearson brushes are one of are best sellers.