Extensions need removing but can’t get to the Salon?
We are aware that salons and stylists have suspended service at this time, due to the potential health risks and we completely agree that no one should take any risks at this time.
Whilst during normal times, we advise that bonded extensions should be kept in for 5 months and tape extensions for 6 to 8 weeks, as long as. you continue with your maintenance regime of daily brushing and separating around the attachment areas, you should experience no adverse effects from the extensions staying in over the usual recommended wear time.
These are exceptional times and we would urge you to maintain rather than attempt removal via any other means that with a professional certified extensionist. The potential to cause damage to your hair due to non-professional removal is a genuine risk and therefore we would never endorse this.
Please be assured, we want to ensure you are protected and the safest advice is offered to get through these unprecedented times. Full details on how to help maintain your extensions can be requested from your stylist or sent to you, please get in touch at info@lisashepherd.co.uk if you require further information.
Lisa & The Team xx
I have used pretty much all that there are available when it comes to blue or corrective shampoos that are on the market! Some i love, some not so! For me, the problem is when they’re overused and we are seeing a lot of this at the moment in the salon with clients looking for a brighten up blonde over!
If we could control the level of tone with the shampoo that would be fab but most shampoos are pretty generic and it’s a one fits all approach which as we know, that’s just not how hair works. There then becomes a build up which makes the blonde almost disappear in appearance – it goes flat, dull and almost dry looking!
It’s IMPORTANT to keep the blonde clean and “detoxed” (watch this space!). It’s also IMPORTANT to keep brassy tones at bay, but any corrective product should work alongside a healthy prescribed hair and scalp regime. Think like The Hair Boss and utilise a 4 step hair care regime to combat those known issues.
1. Scrub
2. Shampoo
3. Condition
4. Style
It’s important that your shampoo and conditioner are prescribed to suit your hair type / density / thickness / colour background etc but corrective products should work hand in hand with your regime. You can dip in and out of the regime (none of us have the time to do all 4 steps every time we wash) and try to stick to it once a week at least, we should be doing all 4 steps eg on your girlie night / bath night / time for you night.
It may seem daunting but it can be so rewarding for your hair!
Lisa xoxo
One of my BIGGEST achievements last year was the announcement and launch of The Hair Boss. This has been such a long time coming! I’ve worked on this for such a long time, i’m talking YEARS! I have almost launched something so many other times, yet something or someone stopped me along the way for various reasons!
I’ve always been led by my intuition and for me the brand is so much more than me! The team HAD to be right! I wanted a British team who are just as dedicated and passionate about haircare as I am! I feel i have always had the ability to see gaps in the market and this growing product range certainly was needed! The team I now have behind me are super reactive and knowledgeable enough to get the job done right and over and above all. These products and everything planned thereafter are FAB and all have a reason to be on a shelf – we have HUGE plans for this little brand so keep um peeled!
Products are currently being rolled out in Superdrug stores across the UK! Be sure to tag us in if you spot us on the shelves, or better still give us a go!
Head over to www.thehairboss.co.uk and sign up for product launch info, news and hair tips!
What an amazing year I had working with Balmain Hair UK! My first 6 months with the Balmain family has been FAB! They are such a tightly run team but with a BIG family feel, just how I like it! We’ve done some GREAT colour work together and we here on the salon floor are really starting to feel how their colour really differs! 2020 we have BIG things planned so watch this space #educate.
Here are some of my favourite moments, products and makeovers achieved with Balmain Hair in 2019. If this 6 months is just the start then i’m super excited to see what’s next!
#balmainhairuk #balmainhaircouture #couleurscouture #hairperfume #illuminatingshampoo #professionalhaircare #luxuryhaircare
The request for ‘ice’ or ‘platinum blonde’ hair is on the up at the moment in the salon & we take our colour process very seriously to achieve a vibrant crystal white colour for our clients.
To achieve the icy blonde colour, one of our colour specialists will lighten all of the hair and then tone. We always try to be realistic with the colouring process and will advise the client on this process which can often take some patience to get to the finished look. It is also important to help maintain the condition of the hair outside of the salon and our stylists will always recommend products for you take home and help achieve this. We advise a take home range called Balmain Moisturising Shampoo & Conditioner and often will advise the use of a mask which you can use 1-2 times a week to help strengthen the hair after the lightening process.
Lisa & all of the team absolutely LOVE working with the Illuminating White Pearl Shampoo by Balmain Paris Hair Couture, simply because it improves the clarity and tone of blonde hair and reduces those unwanted brassy tones. It also helps with the condition of your hair, as once your hair has been lightened the hair becomes weak.
Bleached blonde, grey or highlighted hair is high maintenance and does require regular touch ups. This shampoo is enriched with pure violet pigments which help refract the brassy colours you can often see and brightens the hair without making it grey.
We would always recommend using this product for any client who is blonde or lightening their hair colour.
We absolutely love this time of year with everyone getting ready for the festive season, whether it be Christmas parties or new years eve – it’s all about the glitz and glam! We often get booked up with party hair up-do requests and big bouncy blow-drys and one of our favourite looks is something Chic and elegant.
A french twist style is something that we love to create and you can be really playful with how you finish this style to suit. The most important part of this style is the hair prep and using the right product for that hair type is crucial for a long-lasting look. When choosing the right products you need to consider what will give you the most volume, hold and texture which all add together to give the best long lasting effect.
As you know, we are huge advocates of the Balmain Paris Hair Couture products and they have the best range to suit the prep for a style like this when focusing on creating volume (Volume Mousse Strong), texture (Texturising Salt Spray) and hold (Session Spray strong).
4 Steps to Create this Effortless Chic Party Look
Step 1: Prep your hair with the Volume Mousse Strong and Texturising Salt Spray and blow-dry your hair as you would normally, this can be by hands only or with brushes. The aim to to get a big bounce and great volume, but keeping the tack and texture to the hair.
Step 2: When your hair is completely dry, tease the top of the hair roots to create more lift. Brush the hair softly, smooth and create a loose ponytail.
Step 3: Twist your ponytail in an upwards motion and twist your hair until the twist is not visible anymore. Secure the hair with bobby pins and try to add some glitz and glam with a statement accessory clip.
Step 4: Ensure your hair lasts by fixing it with the Session Spray Strong product by Balmain Hair! It won’t go anywhere then all night long!
If you are looking to create something cute or chic for your upcoming parties, try and book in with us and leave feeling a million dollars!
Lisa xx
This time of year your hair gets HIT with all sorts of hair dilemas for a number of different reasons. Just look at our unpredictable weather – One minute the suns shining, the next its pouring with rain!
We tend to now put our central heating back on and out come the jumpers – all of these autumn habits can lead to fluffy, frizzy & overworked unruly locks. Hair can lack moisture this time of year.
Now’s the time to change up your hair regime ever so slightly. Get yourself something like Balmain Moisturising Hair Care Kit.
This has a GREAT shampoo that smells amazing but isn’t heavy and yet does the job. The conditioner is ample for most hair types, but if your hair needs that bit more then i would advise you opt for the Balmain Repair Mask instead. Once a week whack the mask all over and cover it with cellophane – (cellophane keeps the heat in – opens the hair and allows the heat in deeper).
When it comes to styling I like to keep it clean and non heavy. Balmain do a styling cream which is GREAT for those who want a product that will control and define – or if your the type who just want a swish of something at the very end of styling. The Balmain Argan Moisturizing Elixir is the perfect fit for this OR their gorgeous hair perfume. I mean, who doesn’t love BEAUTIFUL smelling hair!!
TOP TIP
Hair perfume is FAB for next day hair! When you wake up and that fluff is back, spritz a smidge of the hair perfume and lightly Re-blow dry. It smoothes the hair back down ever so slightly without making it heavy
When it comes to using heat appliances with your stying, be careful but don’t avoid. All of the above will allow you to use electrical styling appliances and lets face it, not many hairdressers would ever dry without finishing off with a wand or a straightener. Just choose the right tool for the look you want to create and PROTECT the hair – More on this in next Months blog!
Lisa xx
How COOL is this! I ADORE this seasons Limited Edition Cosmetic Bag for Fall / Winter 19. It is designed in shiny silver and inspired by the Fall / Winter Balmain collection. It is so Chic and bling – the perfect size for your handbag or a clutch accessory. The bag is packed with some of my fave Balmain products; the travel size Moisturising Shampoo & Conditioner and it also comes with a shimmering silver pocket mirror.
It is so fab to have such gorgeous gifts to be able to offer our clients and at affordable prices. This is also the perfect way to #trybeforeyoubuy and everyone LOVES a bit of bling!
Lisa xx
Do you feel that you need a bit of a lift or your blonde is feeling a little dull & not quite in need of colouring?
Look no further! I am absolutely IN LOVE with the Balmain Luminous Blonde Summer Set at the moment, it is GORGEOUS! This little duo set is a super simple solution to clean up your blonde & give it the lift it deserves.
If in between your colour appointments you are due a cut, that is the perfect time to treat yourself to this duo to reignite your blonde. It cleans it out, brightens it back up and stops that yuck brassiness from coming through.
The sun protection spray is an absolute must for me and is something that both Lola and I used when we were away this year. It smells divine but most importantly it just stops any crispy blonde! When you are away you have to keep your hair supple and moisturised and lots of people don’t want to use a cream so this being in a spray format is easy to apply and does what it says on the tin!
Defo a recommendation from me!
Lisa xx
I am so excited to be announced as The new Brand Ambassador and Creative Influencer for Balmain Hair UK! As part of the collaboration we will be stocking the full Balmain Paris Hair Couture collection including colour, care, styling, electricals, accessories, extensions and hair additions! I can honestly say Balmain has been on my radar my whole career. I like strong sexy stuff, and the brand epitomises that. I have always begged my stylists to bring Balmain fashion to all of my shoots! When i heard they were looking to launch a salon colour collection I skipped for joy! To be able to be with a brand that is cool, comprehensive fashion forward and innovative with products is right up my street! This is a role to relish & we can’t wait to start this journey with them!
