Rush Hair Salon Greenwich

Rush Hair Greenwich Review

On the 21st of May Rush Hair opened its doors in the prime location of Nelson Street just a stones through from Greenwich Park and the Cutty Sark (ooo I'm in quite a rhyming mood today aren't I!). I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch party but unfortunately wasn't able to attend and so instead was given the opportunity to review the new Greenwich salon with a complimentary cut and blowdry.

Kieran Austen is the Franchisee of Rush Greenwich and has over 7 years of experience having trained and worked for Rush specialising in Colour. Perhaps then it's Kieran's influence with colour that has given this salon it's gorgeous style. Each room is an array of muted and dark tones which create a sleek, chilled and luxurious vibe.

I'm not a regular at hair salons I must admit. Having long hair I tend to just leave it to do what it wants and so I was really excited to get my hair cut and styled. Especially as Rush is such a well respected chain. They currently have over 70+ Rush salons across London, Essex and the South East and have won numerous awards for their work including British Hairdressing Award Winners 2015.

When I entered the Rush Greenwich salon everything was bustling. Rush salons are always filled with clients.. a good sign! However, my appointment was not delayed and I was seated downstairs in one of their luxe rooms with a juice and Lindt chocs while my super friendly stylist and I discussed what I had planned for my hair. Make sure you read the top 5 things Rush recommends you need to tell your stylist.

Parted Bangs for Small Foreheads

I love parted bangs/fringes and also wanted some of the thickness taken out of my hair (as it was beginning to take hours rather than minutes to dry it!). We opted for a chin-length parted fringe with feathering to the front, a blunt cut with soft layers. Beauty Riot give you the full lay down on the best bangs for your face shape.

As I have a small forehead a longer length parted fringe works best. Anything shorter would make my forehead look even smaller. So this long length fringe/bangs is the best for my small forehead. Check out some other hair cuts for small foreheads.

Once the cut was complete my hair was blow-dried into soft loose curls which looked absolutely gorgeous. I floated out of Greenwich Rush salon I must say. Friendly staff, great service and a happy customer.

My Cut and Finish would have cost around £34.00. Here's the full Rush price list. What do you think of the look?

Love 

LauraClaire

L'oreal Elvive Damage Care Serum Review

 

Hi Girlies, Happy Friday!!

I’ve always had long hair (apart from an awful period at University when I decided to cut it all off and literally shave one side of it – very bad look for me!) so I’ve always tried to keep it looking in good condition and shiny. Since dying it red I’ve of course noticed that it’s vital I keep it extra nourished to avoid that awful straw like look and feel.  After running out of an old serum in capsule form that I’d had for years I went in search of a new serum to match it.

There were too many to mention in Boots so I stuck to a brand I know well: L'oreals Elvive Damage Care Serum. I really notice the benefits of a serum and will always massage it into the tips of my hair after a shower and before blow drying. I’ve consistently used serum for over two years now and feel it is the reason why I get complemented about the lack of split ends I have.

I’ve been using L’oreals serum for over a month and I feel it is doing just as good a job as any other serum and would recommend it. The bottle is fairly small, made of glass and clear. I like the fact that it’s clear as you can easily tell how much you are using, sad I know but I like to be prepared and fully restocked for when I run out! The pump action of the bottle isn’t the best and I often have to pump 5 or 6 times before any serum comes out each time I go to use it. However, I would say this is the only down side. It has a subtle sweet fragrance which isn't too overpowering and does leave your hair smelling lovely. 

I'm not too sure I buy into the 'Ceramide-Cement Technology' but whatever L'oreal's oily serum is doing to my hair I have to say I like it :) 

Love 

LC 

Easy PigTail Plaits with a Twist

 

Morning lovelies <3

As part of my 'beautiful hair in 4 easy steps' collection I've created another look for you. This hair style is very 'Heidi' I think but cute for summer festivals - especially WET summer festivals (sigh!). It's a style my mum used to do for me when I was a tot. I had such long thick hair that I think the plaits were the only safe way to know I wouldn't come home with a hair full of leaves and knots.

So, this is how I did it!

Step 1. Plait your hair loosely in two pigtails.

Step 2. Fold each plait around the back of your head, pinning with grips as you go.

Step 3. Pin down hair ends flat at the top of your head and style parting and fringe as desired.

Step 4. Spray with strong hold hair spray and add in pretty flowers, glittery clips for a Boho feel. 

It took me less than five minutes to do and the great thing about this style is it doesn't need to look perfect- strands of hair out of place all the better :)

Love LC

Simple Plaited up-do in 4 easy steps

Hiya girlies :) 

 

A little while ago I started the first in my series of easy to do hairstyles that only take 4 steps and can be done in a total rush just before work... what I tend to do with my hair every day! When my hair isn't freshly clean and perhaps has had too much bit of Batiste dry shampoo I like to do this hair style. It's great as it looks a lot more thought out than it really is. Hope you like it..

Step 1. Pull you hair to the side and plait tightly to one side. 

Step 2. Taking pins pull the plait upwards and pin around the top of your head. 

Step 3. Pull out any fringe you have on either side.

Step 4. Fix with strong hair spray and smile :)

Love LC

Calling all Hair Monsters...

Hi Girlies, It's finally Friday! Hurrah! 

A little while ago I made a YouTube video about my how I style my hair and my love of  got2b products from Schwarzkopf. It was my first ever video actually, so a bit awkward I think lol. Anyways, their glued hair spray is so fab and gives a really strong hold. I also use their Powderful power which really volumizes. 

So I was suprised when the lovely people at Schwarzkopf saw my video and contacted me recommending I do my own clip for their 'How do you tame your hair monster?' competition at

http://www.facebook.com/got2bUK/app_356076284423214

The main prize is to become a guest presenter for TheMuseTV. On top of that there are other neat giveaways every 10 days including TopShop, iTunes and Jack Wills voucher and lots of great Got2b products! With prizes like that I couldn't not :) If you like Got2B products and want to win some good prizes enter too.

Oh and also... Please vote for me!

Love LC 

oops I mean Frizzilla <3 hehehe

Simple pull back hair style in 4 easy steps

In the mornings, once I've washed and dried my hair I've usually only a few minutes to work out what to do with it! I'm told I'm lucky because my hair is naturally very straight but I LOVE curly hair and find my hair dull.  So I thought it would be a fun idea to share a bit of hairspiration and give a few easy styles that I do with my hair in the morning.

This is the first in the series. If you've got some hairspiration I'd love to find out about it, leave a comment below of what you do and I'll add it to the list :)

1. Brush hair and style in a side parting.
2. Back comb at roots to add volume and spray with hairspray to fix.
3. Section off a small amount of hair at each temple and pull back over the rest of the hair.
4. Twist and fasten each side with kirby grips.

A quick style in four easy steps.


Love LC

Red hair and Pretty Plaits

So, What do you think of the red hair?? The photos don't really show how red it is, in sun light it shines much redder for some reason.. I love it! Last year Plaits were such a big thing and I remember spending hours carefully constructing the perfect plait in my hair just before nights out. With my new and ever so glossy (yay) red hair I thought I'd hark back to the beloved plait with a simple style. This look only took 10 minutes to do. I parted my hair in a side parting and loosely plaited both sides of my long fringe, pinning them back and straightening the rest of my hair for a slick smooth look. 

It was a style that was easy enough to do quickly as I was heading out for dinner and was pretty and girly.... Perfect! And that's why we girls love plaits. 

Love LC