New Year’s Hair Resolutions!

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What’s Your New Year Resolution?  A Makeover?  Then It’s Time To Visit Fox Hair Design Salons in Barwell or Hinckley!

hair makeovers fox hair design salons barwell hinckley leicestershireBeen wearing the same hairstyle for years?  Why not make a change for 2020? A makeover is a great New Year’s resolution that is well within your reach and easy to achieve.

A new haircut, style or colour can give you a massive boost in confidence and that often has a knock-on effect in other areas of your life.  You may find the confidence to socialise more, apply for that job or promotion, or join your local gym!

Our hair and colour experts are trained to understand which hairstyles suit different face shapes and which hair colours will look best with your skin tone and eye colour.  Your stylist will listen and advise you on some hairstyles that will suit you and your sense of style.

Whatever your needs, we are here to help men and women achieve the hair of their dreams in 2020.  Give us a call on 01455 245245 or book online here for your makeover appointment. New clients will receive 25% off their service.  Find out more about our New Guest Offer here.

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Strange & Interesting Facts About Your Hair!

Did you know…?

  • A healthy strand of hair can stretch an extra 30% when it’s wet.  So take care when brushing or combing through wet locks!
  • Your hair grows slightly faster in warm weather because heat stimulates your circulation which encourages your hair to grow.
  • Give a strand of your hair – with the follicle attached – and a forensic scientist could find out lots about you including your ancestry, parental lineage and even some medical information. 
  • Men’s and women’s hair are identical in structure.
  • Red is the rarest hair colour with only about 1 per cent of the world’s population being red-heads.  Black is the most common hair colour with around 80% having black or dark hair.  As for real blondes – there are about two per cent.
  • Hair can grow anywhere on the human body with the exception of the palms of hands, soles of feet, eyelids, lips, and mucous membranes.
  • Blondes have the most number of hair strands.  Redheads have the least number. 
  • At any given time, 90 per cent of the hairs in your scalp are growing.  The remaining 10 per cent are in their resting phase.
  • A single hair has a life span of approximately five years.

 

 

New Year Party Looks

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Celebrity Party Hairstyles at Fox Hair Design Salons in Barwell & Hinckley

With a team of stylists around them it’s easy for our favourite celebrities to look sensational 24/7 but there’s no reason why you can’t get a gorgeous hairstyle too!  Why not treat yourself with a visit to your local Fox Hair Design salon and let us give you a celebrity-inspired party hairstyle?

Below we bring you some celebrity party hairstyles to inspire you in time for the Christmas party season!  We’d love to get creative with your hair so, if you are looking for a gorgeous new party hairstyle, just give us a call on 01455 245245 or book online.

Julia Roberts’ Hollywood Glamour Hairstyle

When it comes to adding waves to your hair, there is a huge range of looks to choose from.  Julia Roberts’ wavy hairstyle has an old-school Hollywood look which is perfect for a more formal Christmas or New Year party.   

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Helen Mirren’s Cool Party Hairstyle

Dame Helen Mirren certainly gives some of the youngsters out there a run for their money when it comes to looking cool, sophisticated and on-trend with her looks.  Her stylist has added volume to her hair for a cool, yet sophisticated, party hairstyle. 

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Boho Curly Hairstyle For Helena Bonham-Carter 

There is no doubting that Helena Bonham-Carter has a unique sense of style, somehow marrying a romantic boho curly hairstyle with a punky vibe.  She really knows how to work with her naturally curly hair, making the most of each curl for a gorgeous and sexy party look.

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Kendall Jenner Rocks A Sophisticated Retro Upstyle

No-one does sophisticated party hair quite like Kendall Jenner.  We love this sophisticated upstyle which has a vintage feel about it.  It frames her face beautifully.  

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Rita Ora’s Boho Party Plait

Rita Ora is one cool gal and we love how ‘undone’ this plait is.  She’s kept the look simple but with a boho vibe.  Plaits and braids remain a big trend for the party season so why not let Fox Hair Design team create a bespoke look for you?

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High Ponytails & Hair Extensions

Ariana Grande loves a high ponytail!  She looks sensational with this extra high, extra long ponytail which is achieved with the use of hair extensions.  Check our our hair extensions in Leicestershire here.

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Guide To Blonde Hair

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Understanding Blonde Hair & Finding The Right Blonde Shade For You at Fox Hair Design Salons in Barwell & Hinckley, Leicestershire

guide to blonde hair colours, fox hair design salons, barwell, hinckley, leicestershireIf you are thinking of going blonde, but have no idea which blonde shade will suit you, let the hair experts at Fox Hair Design salons in Barwell and Hinckley explain all!

We can help you find the perfect blonde to suit you so please book in for a complimentary colour consultation which will be uniquely tailored to you.  We will take into account your lifestyle and personality, assess your hair type and condition and listen to your needs.

The terminology surrounding blonde hair (and all hair colours, to be perfectly honest!) can be confusing, so let us explain some of the basics when it comes to blondes.

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Should I Be Ash Blonde, Golden Blonde or Strawberry Blonde?

GOLDEN BLONDE HAIR COLOURBlonde is a broad term that covers all sorts of different blonde shades from a very light brown to the whitest platinum blonde.

Once we’ve discussed the blonde colour you desire, your colour specialist will look at your base colour. This is what your hair colour is at the start of the colouring process.  Base colours start at 1 for black shades and finish at 10 which is the lightest blonde possible.  

We would also decide which tone is right for you – taking into account your skin tone and even your eye colour to find a tone that ‘lights up’ your complexion.  Tones are wide-ranging and go from a brown mocha through to red, copper, gold and more blue-toned ash blonde shades. 

It is also likely we will add a secondary undertone to give your hair another hint of colour and make it multi-dimensional.   For example, we might add a purple tone or blue undertone to stop your blonde looking brassy.

Should I Choose A Warm Blonde, Neutral Blonde or Cool Blonde Tone?

cool blonde hair colours, fox hair design salons, barwell & hinckleyAs already mentioned, we will look at your skin tone to decide on the perfect blonde tone for you. 

Golden blondes, honey blondes and copper blondes have warm undertones. If you want a cool blonde hair colour such as ash blonde, platinum or champagne blonde, we will add some cool tones (think blues and violet or purple tones). 

You may also have heard about neutral tones – which is somewhere inbetween cool and warm blondes.  Neutral tones support your base colour rather than adding, say, a golden glow or removing brassy tones. 

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Looking After Blonde Hair 

If you want your blonde hair colour to remain true to shade for as long as possible, it really is important to invest in a specialist shampoo and conditioner for blondes. Your Fox Hair Design colourist can recommend the right hair care products for your blonde shade.  Plus, depending on how light your hair is from your natural colour, you will need to book in to have your roots touched up every 6-8 weeks.  A toner or glossing treatment can also work wonders in freshening up your colour in-between visits to your local Fox Hair Salon.

Book Your Hair Colour Consultation at Your Local Fox Hair Salon in Leicestershire

If you are new to hair colour, you will require a quick patch test 48 hours prior to your hair colour appointment.  We can explain everything you need to know during your free hair colour consultation so please give us a call on 01455 245245 to book in.  We also offer quick & easy online booking here (which also includes our booking terms).