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The S/S catwalks are currently in full swing, and although we would love to be able to afford the couture on offer, we have instead, reluctantly accepted the realisation that with our diminishing budgets, we can only look to emulate this season’s staple looks. Although our wardrobes may waver from the lack of funds, there’s no reason why our hair should go down the same route.

The hairstyles on this year’s catwalks have been awe-inspiring, and while we wouldn’t suggest going for Jean Paul Gaultier’s beekeeper headdress creation for drinks with the girls, we do think a bit of hairspiration would add a touch of creative shine to these dreary winter months. So sit back, and let The Salon Look help you to recreate some of those iconic looks with affordable products, and before you know it, you’ll be looking like Cara and Rosie in no time!

Put the spring back into your step with a soft and romantic up-do like the exquisite hairstyle created by Valentino for the S/S Show. We can’t work out what was better the Rapunzel-esc plaits or the dainty and sweet daisy chain. If you want to recreate this look, you’re going to need your hair at its nourished best. Therefore, we suggest applying Moroccan Oil Intense Hydrating Mask to put some moisture back into those thirsty locks! At only £24.75, it’s a bargain that will leave your hair feeling rich and silky.

Balmain have got it spot on with their utilitarian hairstyles on the catwalk this season. The slicked back wet look was used on every model in their S/S show, and it’s not hard to see why, it’s chic and stylish without being overbearing on the eye. This style is easy to create and can take you from the office to a night on the town with flawless effort. The trick with achieving this look is to banish all frizz when blow-drying, whereby Pureology Hydrate Shine Max is the product to smooth those fly-aways whilst adding a healthy shine to your look. Also try using GHD Smooth & Finish Serum whilst combing your hair backwards to achieve that oh-so sleek wet-look.

My personal favourite look from the catwalk this season is the big bouncy blow out as featured on the Diane von Furstenberg runway. This style is going to turn heads, think Bridget Bardot and you’ll be on the right track. To get these larger-than-life tresses, you need to maximise your hair’s volume. For this, I recommend Color Wow Raise The Root; it’s perfect for creating that spring and fullness that will last all day and into the night!

There is nothing wrong with keeping it simple, and if it’s good enough for Vera Wang, it’s definitely good enough for us! Keeping it natural can sometimes gain the most impact; the subtle plaits featured on Wang’s models added an extra twist to a timeless style. The key to perfecting this look is to go for a product that will give lots of shine without appearing greasy or weighed down. BC Bonacure Oil Miracle Light Finishing Treatment is the ultimate hair care product for those of us with fine tresses! The treatment will ensure vitality and banish frizz without being damaging to your locks.

The final stop on our journey to catwalk hair glory is the sophisticated middle parted up do, as modelled by Kendall Jenner on the S/S 15 Dolce and Gabbana runway. To produce this flattering style, you will need to ensure that your locks are well tamed; we recommend using Tecni Art Dual Styler Sleek & Swing to smooth hair with ease. This look screams high fashion, and once you’ve achieved it, you won’t want a strand out of place. Using Catwalk Sleek Mystique Look-Lock Hairspray will enrich your hair with the scents of honeysuckle and lychee, whilst ensuring a natural hold.

While I can’t guarantee you a supermodel body, at least I can ensure that anyone of these hairstyles will have your hair looking runway ready in a flash. So hurry up and get styling!!

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XOXO

PS: Unfortunately, due to salon commitments, I have been unable to attend any of the S/S shows so far this year. However, to be sure not to miss out, go on Google to see all the latest shots to get those inspiring looks!

Ladies, it’s that time of the year again, a day some of us love, and others dread. However like it, or loathe it, February 14^th is upon us…

For some, Valentine’s Day is an excuse to remind your nearest and dearest just how much you love them, and very importantly, vice versa. It presents an opportunity to spread the love and indulge in the commercial ploy of corny cards, gooey chocolates and blooming red roses - I mean come on ladies, we all love an excuse to be pampered!

For single ladies out there who are yet to have a ring on it, Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to get together with fellow singletons for a raucous dinner party or a night on the town, and you never know, true love might just be around the corner.

Whether your single or not, Valentine’s Day should be celebrated regardless; it’s a day for love after all. So spend it with those that you adore, doing what you do best.

Here at The Salon Look, I have put together a Valentine’s ‘how to get ready guide’, because love isn’t easy, and sometimes neither is getting ready! Preparing for a night of amore, whether it’s cocktail-fuelled with the girls or over a romantic candlelit dinner for two, it should be relaxing and pleasurable, and preferably with a glass of fizz in hand. So crack open a bottle and lets get started...

Here are the products I recommend to create the looks you love:

Body

Thalgo’s Polynesia Relaxing Scented Candle is the perfect self-indulgent treat. With soothing scents of the Pacific Ocean, this candle will send you into a heavenly relaxation – think beach, think getaway… It will create an idyllic start to your evening and will ensure your stresses are left behind.

Moisturise your skin with Evo’s Self Indulgence Body Crème, an all-natural moisturiser that will leave your skin feeling silky and smooth. Treat yourself to a Thalgo Melt-Away Skin Mask to help make your face feel fresh and pure.

The Salon Look’s Top-Tip: For silky, soft, smooth looking skin we recommend Thalgo’s Exotic Island Body Scrub - a luxurious formula made from Bora Bora sand, sea salt and coconut shell leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalised, and with a sudden urge for a beach holiday!

Hair

At some point in our lives, some more so than others, we have dreamt of becoming a super model. Even an invitation to walk down the catwalk would suffice. However, although we aspire to their perfect slender figures, it’s the hairstyles we all want.

There is nothing more attractive than gorgeous glossy locks. Bouncy, voluminous, beautifully primped and styled so that it flicks and swishes with in line with you every move. In our books, having great hair is the key to a lot of things, and Valentine’s Day is no exception!

I suggest you start with opting for S-Factor’s Smoothing Shampoo and Diamond Conditioner; a couple of my favourite products that are guaranteed to leave your hair feeling heavenly. They’re great if you’re after silky, soft hair with a lustrous shine. Scented with Asian pear and papaya, a quick wash with these two will leave you smelling dreamy all night.

The Salon Look’s Top-Tip: Remember, your hair needs some loving too! Therefore, I suggest you try Kevin Murphy’s Masque of an Angel for hair that could do with a bit more TLC on Valentines Day.

Face

When it comes to Valentine’s Day make-up, I believe that less is certainly more. What I’m about to show you is one of my favourite looks, a fresh face accented with classic black winged eyeliner, finished with that seductive red lipstick. And let’s be honest, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without vibrant red lips!

The Primer – prepare your skin with Thalgo’s Source Marine Perfect Glow Primer. This will ensure your makeup stays flawless for longer – just what we like to hear, right ladies? This product is practically made of miracles; it blurs wrinkles, minimises the appearance of pores, as well as creating an even complexion ready for the rest of your make-up.

Foundation - choosing a foundation can be tricky at the best of times, but during the winter months as our skin becomes paler and drier, picking the right product is essential. L’Oreal’s True Match Foundation is truly amazing, and with 20 highly pigmented tones you will be sure it provides excellent coverage that add to your natural complexion.

Eyes

The winged eye was practically invented for Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a flirty-yet-subtle flick, or super-sexy Angelina-esque, it’s been our secret weapon since the reign of Cleopatra, making it a guaranteed winner!

There’s something rather seductively intense about a great winged eye, but often leaves you wondering how did they get it so perfect? Here at The Salon Look, we recommend L’Oreal’s Super Gel Liner in black - easy-to-apply gel eyeliner, with an accompanying wand that eases the process in creating those sexy swooshes.

The Salon Top-Tip: For winged eye newbies out there, we suggest tracing the outline of your desired wing by applying L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eyeliner first, before redefining with L’Oreal’s Super Gel to complete the look. This also creates the much-desired smoky eye effect.

Finish off with a flick of Maybelline’s Colossal Cat Eyes to curl, define and all importantly volumise those lashes. Perfect finish to a Valentine’s Day look - Flutter-tastic

Cheeks

It’s evitable not to blush on Valentine’s Day as your lover gazes at you with his adoring eyes, or as you look upon the new Fifty Shades of Grey movie. However, add to your natural look and brighten your rosy complexion with a simple shimmery blusher that does veer too strong for your complexion. Remember less is more – blusher can immediately transform tired, sallow-looking skin, minimising that all-important radiance that is essential for Valentine’s Day.

Lips

Draw attention to your puckered lips with a bold red lipstick, which is every girl’s necessity for Valentine’s Day. It’s the ultimate beauty essential and is also a great way to dress up any outfit. Don’t be afraid to get adventurous with your shade choices, after all it is Valentine’s!

The Salon Look’s Top-Tip: Finding the perfect red lipstick can be tricky – if you have fair skin and pink undertones, opt for a cooler, blue-based red. However, if you have a more olive skin tone, try a red lipstick that has orange undertones.

So pucker up your lips, flutter those eyelashes and remember to twirl to allow yourself to be admired from every angle as your hair swooshes’ with your every move.

Happy Valentine’s Day ladies!

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