O.P.I Nail Varnish.

We want to assure you that OPI is committed to the safety of our consumers and of Beauty Professionals, and emphasize that we have always taken the necessary steps to ensure that our products exceed safety standards. In light of these most recent concerns, however, and even though our products have always been safe, we have taken the unprecedented step of reformulating our Nail Lacquers, Nail Treatments, and Nail Hardeners to remove some of the ingredients that have been the topic of recent discussion, while maintaining the high product quality standards we and you expect:
Since 2006, OPI has reformulated its entire line of Nail Lacquers, Nail Treatments, and Nail Hardeners to eliminate DBP (dibutyl phthalate) and Toluene.

Formaldehyde has never been an ingredient in OPI Nail Lacquers or Nail Treatments.

Some OPI Nail Hardeners do contain formaldehyde, while others are formulated without it to give consumers a choice. The levels of formaldehyde are more than four times lower than the safe levels established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In fact, according to a study conducted under the auspices of the California authorities, the levels of formaldehyde, even in nail salons, are no higher than those found in many common work places, such as offices, where no nail products whatsoever are present. OPI continues to search for effective alternates to formaldehyde.

Logona Facial.

All about Logona

Facial Care Matching your skin’s biological rhythm.

Experience the uniquely gratifying pleasure of naturally beautiful, healthy skin. LOGONA products protect and nurture your skin using gentle botanical forces. Active phytocosmetic ingredients and premium vegetable oils deliver your skin all it needs to gain and retain its natural radiance and healthy beauty.

Because beautiful skin is not simply a question of age

LOGONA facial care offers care and cleansing products formulated especially for the individual needs of your skin. All formulations incorporate the latest advances in dermatology, and take into consideration the changing environmental influences impacting your skin every day.

Logona follows the principle of skin self-correction

Human skin is alive and sensitive. It reacts to seasonal changes, to changes in life’s circumstances, and to environmental influences. These factors can cause normal, healthy skin to become oily, dry, or highly sensitive. The typical approach of skin care products to add oil and moisture to dry skin, or to withdraw them from oily skin, is simply not adequate. With this approach, the skin generally receives the wrong signal to correct the underlying problem. LOGONA products work differently.

The biological rhythm of the skin

Underlying the LOGONA facial care concept is solid scientific understanding of the natural workings of the skin. This know-ledge base enables the development of products which gently, but effectively, stimulate the skin’s own powers of correction and healing. Corresponding to the natural rhythms and requirements of your skin, the products are designed to deliver moisture and protection from external influences during the day, and to stimulate the skin’s regenerative functions during the night.

Types Of Hair Irons.

Types of hair irons

Curling iron

Curling irons, also known as curling tongs, create waves or curls in the hair. There are many different types of modern curling irons, which can vary by diameter, material, and shape of barrel and the type of handle. The barrel's diameter can be anywhere from .5 inches (1.3 cm) to 2 inches (5.1 cm). Smaller barrels typically create spiral curls or ringlets, and larger barrels are used to give shape and volume to a hairstyle.

Curling irons are typically made of Teflon, ceramic, tourmaline, metal, or titanium, each of which has its pros and cons. The barrel's shape can either be a cylinder, cone, or reverse cone, and the iron can have brush attachments or double and triple barrels.
The curling iron can also have either a spring-loaded, Marcel, or clipless handle. Spring-loaded handles are the most popular and use a spring to work the barrel's clamp. When using a Marcel handle, named after Marcel Grateau, one applies his or her own pressure to the clamp. Clipless wands have no clamp, and the user simply wraps hair around a rod. Most clipless curling irons come with a Kevlar glove to avoid burns.

Straightening irons

Straightening irons, straighteners, or flat irons, not to be confused with clothing irons, work by breaking down the hair's hydrogen bonds found in the hair's cortex, which cause hair to bend and become curly. Once the bonds are broken, hair is prevented from holding its original, natural form, though the hydrogen bonds can re-form if exposed to moisture. They can also use infrared technology.

Crimping irons

Hair crimping - Crimping irons or crimpers work by crimping hair in sawtooth style. The look is similar to the crimps left after taking out small braids.

Raw Energy Mens Gift Set.

Goldwell, Men (Raw Energy Gift Pack)
This gift pack contains a 300ml Dualsenses For Men Refreshing Mint Shampoo and a 150ml Style Sign Roughman.

Dualsenses For Men Refreshing Mint Shampoo 300ml.
Stimulate your scalp and vitalise the senses with a unipue cool mint experience. This shampoo cleanses deeply with a pleasant cooling effect for visibly healthy hair and noticeably more enegery.

StyleSign Roughman Matte Cream Paste 100ml.
Create matte styles to last all day with total control.
Even the most stubborn hair will be tamed.

Copper...

Copper...

Who can wear it?  Seeing that copper red hair can range from a warm light strawberry blonde to a high lighted deep dark auburn . . . it has the leeway to suit most everyone.

Warm copper red hair is best complimented by those with pale skin tone and green or blue eyes! That combination in my point of view is the quintessential combination that best compliments warm copper red hair.

Cool copper red hair reflects coppery tones on top of deep auburn hair. This darker tone is worn best with cool skin undertones, pale with no colour in cheeks, and medium skin tones that tan easily.

All About Layers.

Whether you have long or short hair, layered hair styles can add a fun and trendy look to your locks. They provide texture, volume and contemporary appeal to any style.

Types of Layered Hair Styles

No matter what length your hair is, layers can help you create a look that flatters your face, adds volume to your locks and interest to your style. Many cuts can be modified with layers, but there are several cuts that work particularly well with them.

Layered Bob

The standard bob hairstyle has been around for decades with good reason. This traditional cut creates a medium length cut that works on many faces and hair types. If you like the length and overall cut of the bob, but desire something a little more interesting, have very thick hair or need to inject a little volume into the style, layers can help.
Add a few long layers to the front of the bob for a softer look. To create an edgier style, start with an inverted bob, then add layers up the back to get rid of some of the hair's weight. The result is an asymmetrical look that can be air or blown dry for various looks.

Gift Sets.

We have a big mixture of gift sets available in the Salon for you to purchase whenever you like.

Here's a list of what ones you can choose from...

Treat Me Right -

• Rich Repair Shampoo 250ml
• Rich Repair 60 sec Treatment 200ml
• Just Smooh Styling Milk 150ml

Colour Me Beautiful -

• Colour Shampoo 250ml
• Colour Conditioner 200ml
• Colour Leave in Mouse 150ml

Girl With The Curl -

• Curly Twist Shampoo 250ml
• Curly Twist Conditioner 200ml
• Twist Around Styling Lotion 150ml

Natural Born Beauty -

• Real Moisture Shampoo 250ml
• Real Moisture Conditioner 200ml
• Structure Me Spray 150ml

Turn Up The Volume -

• Ultra Volume Gel Shampoo 250ml
• Ultra Volume Gel Conditioner 200ml
• Ultra Volume Boost Spray 150ml

If you would like any of these just pop into the Salon!

Stick Tips Extensions.

When you order Halo ring stick tip hair extensions from us, you can be sure that all the hair we use is 100% human hair. With hair extensions from Stick Tip all the hair lies in the same direction meaning you can treat your hair extensions just as though they were your own hair.

If you’re looking for almost undetectable additions to your natural look, Halo ring hair extensions are available from Stick Tip, and everyone agrees that a process involving no glue, heat or chemicals has to be a good thing. Halo ring hair extensions use a very small ring that will grip small sections of your own hair and will easily last for 3 or 4 months before needing to be reinstalled, retightened or removed. Halo rings will remain in place through your best days and your worst days too, they’ll stay where you put them during the most strenuous of activities, and they’re so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing them.

You can choose from hundreds of different colours and shades of hair extensions from Stick Tip with Halo rings coming in almost as many colours to give a near perfect match, and due to their small size you will find that hair extensions can now be added to areas of your own hair where you previously thought it impossible!

An Evening With Hype Coiffure.

On the 14th November 2011 theres going to be an evening of stimulating and inspiring hairdressing, focusing on Afro Caribbean and Mixed Hair in Mayfair London.

Hype Coiffure has three award-winning salons in Balham, Brixton and Battersea, South West London, which all offer an extensive range of first-class yet affordable hairdressing services to help you achieve gorgeous glamorous hair. Established in 1995.

Hype Coiffure’s work regularly graces the pages of top national and international glossy magazines. Our stylists are consistently invited to work on photo-shoots, perform at top hairdressing shows and they have also styled the hair for some of the UK’s biggest celebrities

Hype Coiffure has earned the reputation as one of the most successful salons in the country.

Michael Barnes!

Emma Hellier went on a course at The Goldwell Academy today to study long hair with Michael Barnes.
We thought we would give you some information on the Great hairdresser!

Michael Barnes, has been based in the salon with 34 years experience in the hairdressing industry.

Michael Barnes began his hairdressing career in 1972 at the Ricci Burns salon London. Working with Robert Lobetta, Michael flourished and became a member of the Renbow art team guided by Trevor Sorbie, traveling Europe and Japan where Michael's love of all things Oriental was awakened and has remained a huge influence in his life.

He is today one of the most respected hairstylists in British hairdressing, renowned for his international show and seminar work and in particular his avant-garde show finales.  

His hairdressing philosophy is simple, always putting clients first and firmly in the spotlight. His customization concept ensures that each client is treated as unique and every cut is precisely tailored to meet his or her needs and desires.

Feather Fever.

Feather Hair Extensions are at the heart of some of this season's most popular fashion.

FEATHERY FACTS

• High quality natural feathers in a range of colours and lengths
• Can last from one to four months depending on care
• Leave-in, sleep-in and very comfortable
• Can be washed, brushed, blow-dried, straightened and curled on a low heat
• All you need is a loop or threader and pliers to tighten the bead and attach the natural feathers to the hair
• Are quick and easy to apply

Feather Hair Extensions are the latesthair fashion accessory and a dream come true.
its all the rage in the US, where celebrities like Jenifer Love Hewitt, Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus, Bella Thorne and Cassie Scerbo have been seen sporting the feather look, the trend has really taken flight and offer salons an attractive an additional revenue stream.

Distributed in the UK by The ICON consultancy, awesome feathers come in a variety of lengths and colours from subtle natural-looking shades of caramel, brown, orange and beige to vibrant shades of pink, purple and green.

Academy Collection Clippers.

These are our new clippers we have in the Salon and we're dying to try them out!

Professional? The Wahl Academy Chromstyle cordless hair clippers are very similar to the the top of the range cordless clippers (the Wahl Bellissima). Ergonomically designed, the Academy Collection Chromstyle cordless clipper fits very comfortably in the hand. There is a minimum of vibration and the clippers are very quiet.

Specifications

• Professional cordless hair clippers
• 90 minutes clipper time on full charge
• Wahl Magic blade set
• 6 attachment combs (3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm and 25mm)
• Wahl Clipper oil
• Cleaning brush

Anything Else?
The Wahl Academy Collection Chromstyle Cordless Clipper has the Wahl Magic Blade set, which is among their most hard wearing of blades. As a cordless clipper the Academy Collection Chromstyle cordless clipper comes with its own charging bay. A full charge will give around 90 minutes of cutting time and there is a LCD scale battery display indicator, so you know how much power you have left. Charging time is 2 hours.

Accessories include 6 comb attachments (3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm and 25mm), clipper oil and a cleaning brush. The Wahl Academy Collection cordless clipper comes with the Standard Blade Set - which is excellent for most hair cutting jobs. For texturisng and razor cut styling jobs there are particular specialist blades. All blades for the Academy Collection are easily changed by snapping them on and off. Hold the clipper with the blade side away from you and press firmly and evenly on the part of the blade you can see. The blade will snap off its mounting. The blade sets and attachment combs for the Wahl Academy Collection Chromstyle Cordless Clipper can also be used with the Wahl Bellissima and Moser Genio Plus cordless clippers

Young Hairdresser Of The Year 2011.

The Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year 2011 competition, presented by Hairdressers Journal Interactive and supported by Your Hair magazine has launched.

The Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year is a nationwide competition that aims to recognise up-and-coming British hairdressing talent.

The competition is open to hairdressers who are qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, who are under the ago of 30, and who have a minimum of three but a maximum of five years' experience.

As well as being named the brightest young hairdressing talent in the UK, the winner will also receive a trophy, £1000 in cash and a front cover shoot for Hairdressers Journal and Your Hair magazines.

 

Judging of the photographic entries will take place in November by an esteemed panel of hairdressers and industry experts.

The 20 finalists will then be invited to compete in live final on stage at Clothes Show Live, NEC, Birmingham on Sunday 4 December where a winner will be chosen

Love, Peace & Planet - ECO Friendly!

The mission at Love, Peace & The Planet is to allow you to make another small change that makes a big difference, not only in how you look but in how you live. TIGI has built a reputation for high-quality, professional products and with the addition of Love, Peace & The Planet they have set the bar even higher. Each formulation utilizes natural and organic ingredients combined with a minimal amount of synthetics to produce a product that maintains high performance expectations. They pledge to continue this momentum by refining their formulations and packaging through research and testing as they move forward. Any change is a good change; this is only the beginning of their sustainable, eco-conscious journey. We recycle glass, plastic, paper, card and foil. At present all our business cards are printed on recycled paper. We are working on using recycled paper for all other stationary; in the meantime we are donating to The Tree Foundation, a charity committed to replanting trees all over the world.

Winter Hair.

Winter weather has arrived so wrap up warm and look after your hair this season, this is a lovely hair product!

We all need a quick pick me up at times and so does our hair. That’s why Goldwell have produced this wondrous and ultra fast working product for dry, damaged hair. Dualsenses Rich Repair 60 Second Treatment is like chocolate for your hair!

Goldwell Dualsenses Rich Repair 60 Second Treatment contains a specially developed Repair System with pashmina silk proteins that acts quickly and effectively on your hair to leave it silky soft and smooth with an enviable healthy glow. Experience ultra fast and effective results on your hair with this amazing, quick-working treatment for your hair.

Colour Zoom Challenge 2011.

The Goldwell Colour Zoom Challenge is designed to find the most creative colourists and trend specialists worldwide. The challenge set is the creative interpretation of Play Strong. All the national winners took place in the international finale in South Beach, Florida. International category winners will work with the Colour Zoom Master Team to develop and create the Colour Zoom 13 Collection.

There are THREE CATEGORIES.
A national winner will be chosen for each of the
following using Topchic, Colourance and/or Elumen:
CREATIVE COLOURIST
Open to all GOLDWELL stylists who have more than five years professional experience.
NEW TALENT COLOURIST
Open to all GOLDWELL junior stylists who have less than five years total professional industry experience.
PARTNER COLOURIST
Open to all stylists who already have worked for GOLDWELL as a freelancer, trainer or guest artist.

Each year, the GOLDWELL Colour Zoom Challenge
seeks out the most creative colourists and cutting
edge trend specialists in the world. They show you their
colour competence and ability to interpret the
Play Strong world and then they are on their
way to South Beach, Florida to represent your
country in the live, hands-on competition with the
best in the stylist community and the opportunity
to join GOLDWELL’S Colour Zoom Master Team
in developing the 2013 Collection.

Salon International - Sunday 16th.

Today the Retreat Team were really happy to be attending Salon International 2011. With nearly 200 exhibitors taking their place at Salon International this year, there was plenty to see.
We made the two hour trip to The Excel Exhibition Centre, at the historic London Docklands. When we arrived the hall was full to bursting with hundreds of hair professional, not only from the UK but Italy, France, Spain, Iceland and even The USA.
It was great to be amongst the first to see the latest industry innovations and exclusive product launches being unveiled at the show.
This year we were all excited about the much anticipated return of the HJ stage!  We were greeted firstly with the BaByliss Pro Stage. Chris Appleton led the show with some great hair up work, showing some great techniques that Emma can’t wait to use on her next photoshoot.
The Fellowship for British Hairdressing stage showcased some amazing hairstyles delivered by some of the most creative, influential and esteemed names in the business.
The Team spent a lot of time watching the Wahl Stage, I’m sure it was all creative research and nothing to do with the very dishy male models!
Emma spent a long time in the British Hairdressing Awards Gallery, where you were able to see work from the finalists of the 2011 British Hairdressing Awards; it was sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. Such an inspirational collection, it has given us inspiration to bring forward to our work on a daily basis.
We also enjoyed The New Exhibitor’s Zone. This is the opportunity to see the freshest products and services available from first time exhibitors. We tried out some of the most creative innovations and product ranges around. 
We stocked up on our favourite brushes and combs at Denman International. They are the UK’s foremost supplier of professional hairdressing equipment. We also loved the demonstrations by Mark Woolley.
Free business and training advice, e-learning demonstrations, books, training manuals, DVDs, health and safety were being provided by Habia, as they were celebrating 25 years of raising standards.
There was so much on offer this year. It was great to soak up the amazing atmosphere and mix with the many thousands of like-minded hairdressing professionals.
Emma got stopped every two minutes to have her photo taken by enthusiastic stylists! 
Despite all being tired from an action packed day we managed to squeeze in a yummy offering from the chocolate fountains on our way out of the centre!

Salon International.

Sunday 16th October was the day we had been waiting for, SALON INTERNATIONAL!

Emma & The Team had a fantastic day and was so fasinated by all the different hair shows they had put on throughout the day.

It was very inspiring and we all can't wait to make our hair more exciting like the ones we saw at Salon International.

They had lots of cool hair gadets which we hadn't seen before which were also amazing.

Emma purchased a lot of products for her photoshoots which she's looking forward to doing.
All the girls spent waaay to much money :)

We shall be doing more blogs about the shows from Salon International so keep reading! :)

Facebook.

As some of you may know who are friends with us on Facebook, we are closing 'Retreat Bexhill' down and just keeping our fan page 'The Retreat, Hair and Beauty'.

We are doing this at the end of October but of course we don't want to lose any of our fans and would love it if you could 'Like' our fan page to stay in touch and find out all the info and gossip!

If you would still like to book through Facebook that's not a problem. All you would have to do is write on our wall :)

So fans, get 'LIKING' to receive all The Retreat gossip!

All about Libby!

Libby has had a dramatic change in her life...

She's gone COPPER!

Libby was blonde but she's been brave and absolutely loves the change and so do we!

Have a look and see what you think yourself, give us your opinions on what you think of the hair colour.

BEFORE... 

AFTER...

Suits her so much! :)

Libby has also done a gents cut this week which went very well for her.

She took off about 2 inches of his hair. She first clippered it then textured the top for him.

Libby is really enjoying the fact she is getting more hands on in the salon and can't wait to qualify as a Junior Stylist. Her apprentice is going fantastic for her!

Salon International - 9 days!

So it's only 9 days till Salon International 2011 starts.
We are very excited about it and we want to tell you all what it's about.

Salon International will be returning to ExCeL London this October for what promises to be it’s biggest and most exciting show ever. For three action packed days, it will host a non-stop programme of amazing live events showcasing the new season’s styles, cutting techniques and colouring trends. Make a date to experience the glamour and drama, inspiration and education that make Salon International the greatest event in world hairdressing.

Salon International '11 will present demonstrations from some of the biggest names in hairdressing, provide extensive resources for information about the industry and definitely leave everyone's jaws on the floor with the creativity and glamour that so far has proved to be a distinguishing feature of the Salon International London.

We have also had a very busy day within our beauty department so don't forget guys we're open Monday - Saturday!

Autumn/Winter Colour Collection.

Be ready this winter with the new 3D Natural Colour Effects hair colour.

Natural colours are a big seasonal trend in Autumn/ Winter 2011: By using simple principles in colour combination, application and placement you can create natural colour results that “pop out” and naturally come alive, from subtle enhancement to transformational natural looks. Different colours are exposed depending on the light reflection and perspective so you cannot tell where one colour starts and where it ends for incredibly natural looks!

A NEW 3D TECHNIQUE FOR COLOUR TOUCH
A free-hand brick technique for a soft graduation of shades on different levels.

INSPIRING FOR YOU, WEARABLE FOR YOU
The looks- inspired by TREND VISION 2011 trends Glamazon and Polaris- demontrate premium-looking 3D Colour Effects on a range of rich natural, pure natural and deep brown shades styled to perfection with the Wella Professionals Styling range.

TIP OF THE DAY - Hats = less frizz in the winter!

WorldSkills Wonder.

WorldSkills London 2011, the largest international skills competition to date, will be at ExCel London, on the 5-8 October. It's 20 years since the UK last hosted the event and an estimated 150,000 visitors will witness 1,00 people from more than 50 countries competing in 46 skill areas, from hairdressing to cabinet-making, catering to plumbing, over four demanding days of action and assessment.
Adele Simpkin knows all about the privilege and pressure of representing the UK hair industry from her experience of taking part in WorldSkills Helsinki 2005.
As a third-year trainee at Central Sussex College, Crawley, with an impressive track record of competition success, she was among a handful head-hunted by Robert Rousseau of WorldSkills Team UK to battle it out for selection.

Finishing an credible 8^th place, Adele received the WorldSkills Medal of Excellence.

Adele is one of the young hairdressers featured in the L'Oreal Professional Products Dream Career film and brochure that will raise awareness about a career in hairdressing at this year's WorldSkills event.

TIP OF THE DAY - When you're starting out, success at competition level can fast-track your career and provide opportunities that you might otherwise miss out on.

KeraStraight.

KeraStraight KS Complex is a 100% Formaldehyde and Aldehyde free keratin smoothing treatment which has been independently certified by Intertek. Transparency is paramount to KeraStraight Ltd and full date sheets are available online and on request. The well-being of our salons, their teams and their clients is central to our philosophy.
Following the recent media exposure reguarding Brazilian keratin treatments, KeraStraight is determined to ensure all its partner salons, and the industry as a whole, is kept informed and assured of the company's stance on this matter.

Holly had her first attempt at KeraStraight.
She loved how good the treatment worked as she tried out a product called La Brazilana which she was very disappointed in.
So when she completed her KeraStraight today she was highly impressed with the quality of the product and how it does what it tells you on the packet.

Blonde Are Back In Fashion!

Here's a cool example of what you could do with blonde hair...

The blue will fade fast, but is easy to touch up in its location. We love this look!

If you feel like going blonde but don't want that yellow look you can always use some purple shampoo & conditioner which can help take that away. The opposite of yellow is purple/violet and using a purple shampoo/conditioner will effectively neutralise all the yellow 'tones' in the hair. It DOES work honest. In fact there are a number of products specifically designed for this problem and what they do is deposit a tiny bit of 'purple-hued' pigment in the hair to calm the yellow tones down. It also works for natural blondes in need af a bit of a boost, as well as highlights.

So if you fancy going blonde this year, maybe spice it up a bit!

Mythic Oil & Gelitz.

We have just got a brand new product into the Salon which is called Mythic Oil. It's enriched with a special blend of avocado and grape seed oil, this lightweight oil cares and pampers all hair types. Nourishing even the finest hair, the formula leaves hair looking shiny, feeling nourished and supple.

This is one review: RATING: 10/10 - this product may not seem affordable at first but for the amount you use it is definitely worth it. It lives up to all claims made, the proof is noticeable before and after use! 
This product has quickly become something I couldn't live without, it smooths my hair and banishes frizz better than any other product I've ever used. My mum loves it so much she's asked me to get it for her birthday!

Also we are looking into getting Gelitz into the Salon -

Gelitz is the result of long and extensive research, it represents state of the art innovation in nail colour technology. 
It's completely solvent free, it does not contain tolulene, formaldehyde, phthalates or any VOCs (volatile organic compounds) like ethyl acetate or butyl acetate.
It is not a Gel/Polish it's 100% gel in a bottle and applied like nail polish, it wears and lasts as a gel should, its much kinder to the natural nail and the environment.

Goldwell Academy Course.

Emma Hellier, Matt Hellier & Leesha Sheeran went on a course at the Goldwell Academy which was called The Fantastic Hairdresser.
Hairdressing business guru Alan Austin-Smith, founder of the Fantastic Hairdresser Company and owner of the new Business Academy in Chiswick, explains what it takes to be a great boss.
This guy is FANTASTIC, he really makes you look more into detail about long term & not short term. he helped us understand a bit more about Leadership development and Team development.
What makes people fantastic at their job - has nothing to do with their job - it has something to do with all the other stuff - communication, confidence, self motivation, customer delight etc... that's what makes a difference. That's a quote from the master Alan Austin-Smith himself!

Management Course.

Tomorrow is the day Emma, Matt & Leesha head to Goldwell Academy to learn a bit about management.
Goldwell Academy is based in London so it will be a lovely day our for them.
We are very excited to see what they learn about tomorrow so they can give us lots of advice and then we give you fans some information!
Thursday's blog will be the one to read ladies & gentlemen!

Don't forget we're open Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays till 7!

ONLINE BOOKING!!

We have finally got our online booking now avaliable for you guys!
If you're ever too busy to phone up or facebook us you can always do it yourself on the website!
We have already had a few bookings come through so we hope that you're all understanding it well.

We're excited to receive all your online bookings!

Monday Morning.

We have had quite a busy day today which has been very nice,
Sophie our stylist done a total re-style on our consultant stylist Iris today and omg what a transformation!
She looks amazing with her new bob, check it out :)

Online Booking Available!

Wow today has been a very busy Friday!
Lots of our clients are getting pampered ready for parties or weddings & we're glad we get to help them look good ready for the event!

Our beauty is really picking up in the week now and our beautician has been doing quite well with her file & paint for £5 promotion.
Don't forget our half price waxing on Mondays too :)

Our online booking is now available. All you've got to do is go onto the online booking and follow the instructions from there. We hope everyone understands it if not you can just give us a call if you get stuck 01424221544.

Ice Diamond Straightners.

We have plenty of Ice Diamond hair straightners in the salon to sell you lovely people.
The price of the straightners are only £69.99 and they come in all kinds of colours!

We also have some Goldwell products which could help the hairs condition if straightening.

HOT FORM - Heat Styling Lotion - It gives a long-term frizz control with thermo-protect formula and colour protection. Only £9.15

SLEEK PERFECTION - Thermal Spray Serum - For a silky-straight look that lasts. Speeds up straightening process, Humidity-resisitant for up to 24hrs. Also with thermo-protect and colour protection. Only £8.35

Makes a lovely christmas or birthday present! :)

File & Paint £5 Promotion.

So we have this new promotion we would like to offer -
Receive a file and paint for £5!! This is only if you book yourself in for a cut and finish or a colour.
Whilst you’re having your hair done you could receive the treatment either during your hair treatment or afterwards. We want our clients to feel brand new :)

Leesha and Sophie got to see how the Shiatsu Massage was like from Libby. They thought it was fantastic! Was lovely and relaxing and their hair was so soft and smooth!

Don't forget we're open till 7 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Shiatsu Massage & Libby's First Short Cut.

So yesterday Emma and Libby went to The Goldwell Academy and learnt how to do Shiatsu Massage. They learnt there are pressure points in the head and shoulders that can get other points in your body to help you relax. Also there are 140 pressure points in your body. They really enjoyed the whole experience. Libby has put her skill into progress today and one of the clients wrote us a lovely comment from a client saying how relaxing it was:
"Salina Noakes - i had this today and Libby did really well. Would recommend getting it done if you want to relax. i had a stinking headache and it's calmed down a bit after that! thank you x"

Libby has also experienced her first short/bob cut today and the client loved it. Libby learnt about her angles and the graduation of a bob. Take a look at the end result!

We've all had a very good day in the Salon and we hope you've had a good day too!

Finally Friday!

So Friday has finally arrived and it is now time for the weekend!
We have had a fabulous day today, everyone in the Salon has been rushed off their feet!

We have managed a very busy day in the salon and everything has gone nice and smooth for the clients. We hope the clients are all ready for their weekend now they have been pampered!
It's another late night closing tonight for Emma and the Team and were happy to say we've got lots to do!

The beauty is coming along nicely and Leesha's first week at The Retreat has gone very well, she can't wait to start next week, ready for more clients!

We have now started to do weave in hair extensions for £45 a row inc hair - if your interested you can always book yourself in for a FREE consultation and they can give you every bit of information you need, eg quote the price, what colour you need and so on. We have also got 18 inch clip in hair extensions for sale £50, light blonde, mixed blonde and dark brown. So come and get some before they are sold out ladies!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend everyone! :)

Our First Late Night Thursday.

Today was our first night of being open till 7pm, and from now on we will be open late on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We are looking very forward to all the late night bookings!

Holly is very pleased and has really enjoyed our busy evening, she has made our clients feel good and relaxed after a hard day at work.

Lucy our Apprentice has been hands on today by helping Holly wash her clients hair, Lucy liked the experience and also the communicating. She can't wait till she is a qualified Stylist.

Leesha our Beautician has been able to give some relaxation and nail care today. She got to do:

• Back Massage
• Facial
• Manicure
• Pedicure

She done her pedicure with nail art, heres a picture to see :)

Hope you've all enjoyed your Thursday evening as much as we have!

Passed the Goldwell Course and Staff Pictures.

Yesterday Libby, Holly and Sophie went on the Goldwell Inspiration Colour Correction and Fundamental Colour 1&2 Course at Eastbourne College. They all really enjoyed the course and found it very beneficial for their hairdressing career.

Last night Emma and The Team got together for some professional pictures to be taken of everyone in the salon. These pictures will be helping the online booking we will be having on our website. If you can't remember either the hairdresser or beauticians name the picture will help instead. Keep an eye out for them, they will be uploaded very soon!

We've had a very good day in the salon today and we hope you've all had a lovely day too.

The New Arrivals First Day & Goldwell Course.

So today was the day our new Hair Apprentice and Beautician started at The Retreat with Emma Hellier and The Team.

Lucy our Apprentice has had a good experience whilst watching Emma and Sophie do their cuts and colouring and then in the afternoon helped assist Emma with her Halo Rings Extensions,

Leesha our Beautician has a very good day with her Half Price Waxing too

Also today Holly, Libby and Sophie have gone on a Goldwell course studying:

-Inspiration Colour Correction-

Focusing on correcting colour, underlying tones, bleaching, colour removal and pre-pigmentation.

-Fundamental Colour 1&2-

Covering topics such as colour consultation and analysis, the Goldwell colour wheel, lotion choice, mixing, white coverage and pre-lightening.

We will tell you more about how they got on in tomorrow’s Blog.

And on the first day....

Our first Blog from the Retreat Hair and Beauty. Here we will post all our hairdressing related activity in and out of the Salon, including special web deals and promotions.

Our Salon is based in Bexhill on Sea; we pride ourselves on providing a high-end, modern service, whilst keeping the fantastic "salon experience" and customer service which is far too often forgotten today in our industry.

We specialise in organic services and products, develop our own style of hair extensions and provide the only Keratin smoothing system which is 100% safe whilst pregnant.

We also have a Beauty section offering a natural alternative on all services from the creams to the wax, and will soon be offering the only organic spray tan on the market.

Hope you enjoy our blog!