Press cuttings book May-July 2014
clear thinking clear results
Tried & Tested
PUT TO THE TEST This issue the BBH team have been busy trying out clip-in extensions to bring you their verdict UKHAIRWEAVES REGAL RELAXED CLIP-IN Price: from £105 Lengths: 16, 20, 24 inches Colour: Natural Black They say: Using 100 per cent virgin Indian Remy hair that has been uniquely steamprocessed, these clip-ins are designed to flawlessly blend with relaxed hair. For versatility, the hair can be worn in its a natural state for a voluminous look or straightened for a sleeker texture that’s not too silky or shiny. It also has an extra design feature to prevent shedding.
BEST TEXTURE MATCH
We say: Finally we’ve discovered hair extensions that hold a true likeness to relaxed hair. It’s genius how the roots have a slightly more defined kink to match regrowth and the ends are tapered into a V to mimic the natural growth of hair. Use all eight wefts to ensure the back looks full and even.
FOXY HAIR EXTENSIONS QUAD WEFT
SLEEK HAIR LUXURY INDIAN HAIR FOUR PIECE CLIP-IN
Price: £34.95 Lengths: 20 inches Colour: Available in over 25 shades
Price: from £49 Lengths: 14, 16, 18, 20 inches Colour: over 15 shades available
They say: Indian Remy hair that’s grade 4a quality is placed on a 10 inch wide strip to instantly boost length and body in one click! With over 30 mixed and highlighted shades to choose from, matching your own natural colour has never been easier! Outstanding quality at a great price!
They say: The thin strand density provides great movement and a super soft texture. Apply water to enhance the natural curl or tong to bring to the fore the fantastic lustre and shine. We say: If you want to spruce up your hair for a special occasion, these clip-ins will do just the job. It’s 100 per cent human hair so can be heat styled at relatively high temperatures. The 1B colour was a little too dark so perhaps try a 2 for a better match.
BEAUTY WORKS OMBRE CLIP-IN EXTENSIONS
BEST PRICE
They say: These double wefted clip-in extensions are made from high quality 100 per cent Remy human hair. The special lace weft is designed to prevent shedding and to maximise volume. The cuticles are aligned so the hair won’t fray or become damaged during washing or
heat styling.
BEST COLOUR
We say: The hair is very good quality and the ombre shades are glossy. One pack includes a weft for the nape and two longer pieces that provide an ample amount of coverage. If the ends of your hair aren’t dip dyed, place wefts close together to build up the colour and disguise your own shade. Some may find the texture too silky.
CLIP-IN TIPS • If you have fine hair backcomb the roots before putting in the clips; that way they won’t slide out • Planning on wearing your hair up? Put your clips in upside down and underneath the hair so it can’t be seen • If you just want extra volume and not length, you (or your stylist) can cut the hair to match your own
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We say: This is a good buy and does it exactly what it says. The thicker strip means that you don’t have to build up the length and volume, and without much effort you get glam results. Best suited to styles worn down or half up. For the adventurous, pink ombre and silver shades are available.
Price: from £120 Lengths: 16, 18, 20 inches Colour: Five dip dye colour options
BEST STYLE FIX
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It’s been like an old-fashioned “Steamie” here this week with clothes being sorted, washed and packed up to pass on.
Ripe and juicy, with soft tannins, dark plum and blackcurrant flavours and a backdrop of nuts, mint and marzipan
PERFECTLY PRETTY TINS FOR STASHING ALL YOUR SUGARY GOODS PINK SUGAR TIN £8.95, Love from rosie. com A pretty pot to liven up any kitchen.
ELAINE COLLIAR
FOR INFORMATION AND ADVICE FROM ELAINE, VISIT WWW.MORTGAGE FREEINTHREE.COM
It started with a plan to get rid of old school uniforms – so rooms were raided for outgrown schoolwear to be passed on to smaller lads. Then we had the biannual “try everything on and get rid of what doesn’t fit” afternoon (I confess my boys are no angels and only do this when bribed with pizza, popcorn and chocolate with a new movie to watch). The result was two big bags of clothes to be passed on and much clearer bedrooms, which got me thinking about how many clothes my boys actually wear on a weekly basis. Now granted at six and 13, neither has caught the “fashion bug” yet so we are not at the stage of either wanting to be trendy – but I know for a fact that they choose the same clothes week in week out and there are many outfits in their wardrobes that had barely
DENBY FINE CHINA STORAGE JAR £12, Debenhams
A sweet china jar for a sweet tooth.
EMMA BRIDGEWATER POLKA DOT SUGAR JAR £14.97, John Lewis We’re going dotty for this jolly jar.
LONDON UNDERGROUND TIN CANISTER £5, House of Fraser Who said you couldn’t learn something new when baking?
MRS MOP Gone are the days of fiddly, irritating hair-removal creams. This week I’ve been testing out three great products that are perfect for holiday-ready pins. Here are my top of the mops. Gets shot of bikini-line hair while conditioning skin with vitamin E and cocoa butter. The angled applicator makes it easy to get a precise shape. There’s no reason why you can’t use it to do your legs as well, s o this really is a pretty good all-rounder.
Veet In-Shower Hair Removal Cream for sensitive skin
Go back to nature with this tea-time tub.
Mother’s little helper You can keep footy fever going by looking out for these cracking headphones from Adidas Originals and Monster. Our pick is the Brazil version in green and gold. They sound fantastic so the kids can enjoy music while you have peace. Pick them up now from John Lewis for £219.95.
Bliss Fuzz-Off Bikini
Rating O O O O O Price: £20 Available: Debenhams
PORTMEIRION STORAGE JAR £15.60, House of Fraser
been worn. So this summer we have decided to work with pared -ack wardrobes. I am not saying we are stripping back to “one on, one in the wash and one for Sunday best” but we have agreed to “make do” with what we have and only buy what is truly needed. This means that we are not shopping for whole new “holiday wardrobes”. After all, we are only heading off to a caravan in Inverness for a week, so we’re not going to need clothes for tropical climes. Both boys now have a basic capsule of clothes to see them through the summer, leaving extra money in the kitty to buy stuff they really love and to put towards the dreaded school uniform shop in four weeks. Could you scale back the clothes your family buys by 10-20 per cent? How much difference could that make to your annual budget if you planned what you bought rather than bought what you fancied? Makes you think! O One Mum, Two Kids, Three Years, www. mortgagefreeinthree.com
Great if you don’t have much time on your hands as most of the “developing” time is in the shower. Easy to use and provided great results. Can be used on underarms and bikini-line too.
Rating O O O O Price: £6.71 Available: Boots
REMEMBER, NEVER LEAVE DEPILATORY CREAMS ON FOR LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES AND ALWAYS DO A PATCH TEST FOR SENSITIVITY.
Nair Argan Oil Shower Power Cream
A new depilatory (aka hair-dissolving) cream with argan oil for softer skin. It smells nicer than traditional depilatories. It’s not as quick as shaving but it’s worth waiting 5-10 mins for the cream to work as my legs stayed smooth for five days. You can use it on underarms and bikini line too. Rating OOOOO Price: £6.99 Available:
Boots
Now, this is an absolute must if you want to change your hairstyle for a big night out – and it’s so easy any mum can find the time to look like a movie star. Foxy Hair Extensions’ new Deluxe Clip-in Extensions set consists of eight pre-cut pieces and one quad weft, so you can make just about any style work in a heartbeat. Made out of the highest quality 4A Indian Remy hair and double-wefted for a fullbodied, glamorous look, and with over 30 shades to choose from, you can’t go wrong. Fast, easy and you WILL look Foxy! I can’t recommend these highly enough. They’re just £114.95 and my beauty hit of the year. Call 0845 094 8403 or www.foxyhairextensions.net
31
UNDER £5.99
2013 WINE SELECTION LANGHORNE CREEK CABERNET SAUVIGNON NOW £4.75
Saving money and space is in fashion
ASDA
It’s been like an old-fashioned “Steamie” here this week with clothes being sorted, washed and packed up to pass on.
Ripe and juicy, with soft tannins, dark plum and blackcurrant flavours and a backdrop of nuts, mint and marzipan
PERFECTLY PRETTY TINS FOR STASHING ALL YOUR SUGARY GOODS PINK SUGAR TIN £8.95, Love from rosie. com A pretty pot to liven up any kitchen.
ELAINE COLLIAR
FOR INFORMATION AND ADVICE FROM ELAINE, VISIT WWW.MORTGAGE FREEINTHREE.COM
It started with a plan to get rid of old school uniforms – so rooms were raided for outgrown schoolwear to be passed on to smaller lads. Then we had the biannual “try everything on and get rid of what doesn’t fit” afternoon (I confess my boys are no angels and only do this when bribed with pizza, popcorn and chocolate with a new movie to watch). The result was two big bags of clothes to be passed on and much clearer bedrooms, which got me thinking about how many clothes my boys actually wear on a weekly basis. Now granted at six and 13, neither has caught the “fashion bug” yet so we are not at the stage of either wanting to be trendy – but I know for a fact that they choose the same clothes week in week out and there are many outfits in their wardrobes that had barely
DENBY FINE CHINA STORAGE JAR £12, Debenhams
A sweet china jar for a sweet tooth.
EMMA BRIDGEWATER POLKA DOT SUGAR JAR £14.97, John Lewis We’re going dotty for this jolly jar.
LONDON UNDERGROUND TIN CANISTER £5, House of Fraser Who said you couldn’t learn something new when baking?
MRS MOP Gone are the days of fiddly, irritating hair-removal creams. This week I’ve been testing out three great products that are perfect for holiday-ready pins. Here are my top of the mops. Gets shot of bikini-line hair while conditioning skin with vitamin E and cocoa butter. The angled applicator makes it easy to get a precise shape. There’s no reason why you can’t use it to do your legs as well, s o this really is a pretty good all-rounder.
Veet In-Shower Hair Removal Cream for sensitive skin
Go back to nature with this tea-time tub.
Mother’s little helper You can keep footy fever going by looking out for these cracking headphones from Adidas Originals and Monster. Our pick is the Brazil version in green and gold. They sound fantastic so the kids can enjoy music while you have peace. Pick them up now from John Lewis for £219.95.
Bliss Fuzz-Off Bikini
Rating O O O O O Price: £20 Available: Debenhams
PORTMEIRION STORAGE JAR £15.60, House of Fraser
been worn. So this summer we have decided to work with pared -ack wardrobes. I am not saying we are stripping back to “one on, one in the wash and one for Sunday best” but we have agreed to “make do” with what we have and only buy what is truly needed. This means that we are not shopping for whole new “holiday wardrobes”. After all, we are only heading off to a caravan in Inverness for a week, so we’re not going to need clothes for tropical climes. Both boys now have a basic capsule of clothes to see them through the summer, leaving extra money in the kitty to buy stuff they really love and to put towards the dreaded school uniform shop in four weeks. Could you scale back the clothes your family buys by 10-20 per cent? How much difference could that make to your annual budget if you planned what you bought rather than bought what you fancied? Makes you think! O One Mum, Two Kids, Three Years, www. mortgagefreeinthree.com
Great if you don’t have much time on your hands as most of the “developing” time is in the shower. Easy to use and provided great results. Can be used on underarms and bikini-line too.
Rating O O O O Price: £6.71 Available: Boots
REMEMBER, NEVER LEAVE DEPILATORY CREAMS ON FOR LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES AND ALWAYS DO A PATCH TEST FOR SENSITIVITY.
Nair Argan Oil Shower Power Cream
A new depilatory (aka hair-dissolving) cream with argan oil for softer skin. It smells nicer than traditional depilatories. It’s not as quick as shaving but it’s worth waiting 5-10 mins for the cream to work as my legs stayed smooth for five days. You can use it on underarms and bikini line too. Rating OOOOO Price: £6.99 Available:
Boots
Now, this is an absolute must if you want to change your hairstyle for a big night out – and it’s so easy any mum can find the time to look like a movie star. Foxy Hair Extensions’ new Deluxe Clip-in Extensions set consists of eight pre-cut pieces and one quad weft, so you can make just about any style work in a heartbeat. Made out of the highest quality 4A Indian Remy hair and double-wefted for a fullbodied, glamorous look, and with over 30 shades to choose from, you can’t go wrong. Fast, easy and you WILL look Foxy! I can’t recommend these highly enough. They’re just £114.95 and my beauty hit of the year. Call 0845 094 8403 or www.foxyhairextensions.net