Fashion Trend
We are in the business of creating trends here at the English. Verity is leading the way. Here is a shoot that just got published in Fashion Trend.
Hair Training With David Glover
Last week was another great one, and probably the highlight was having David Glover in the salon. David is one of the best session stylists in the world, he was crowned Austalian Session Stylist of the Year in 2007 and I recently interviewed him for Prohairstylist . So it was very nice of him to come into our little shop and impart some of his wisdom, styling tricks and how to use Kevin Murphy products- his way . He is Kevin.Murphy's golden boy, whilst you will notice this months Australian Vogue front cover hair is done by Kevin Murphy. David is doing the same in the states for the Kevin Murphy brand. He is head of education in the states and is styling in some of the biggest American mags going, as well teaching the yanks how to work hair the Australian way!
David showed us some great tips on how to put hair up quickly, things that would normally take up to 2 hours- he got it done in 10 mins, not including prep time. Pretty amazing,and it gives us better skills in styling hair and doing it quickly which is really good for us and you who come into the salon .
Would like to thank David for coming into the salon, all the team were talking about it all day and have been practising his very useful tips all week. So thank you David, you are a real talent.
Green Hair Salons
We have had a lovely write up in the local Innerwest courier its on page 18-19 on their online website or if you have a magnifying glass its here!
Joining the Realize Beauty team As their Hairdressing Voice
I have just joined the Realize Beauty Team, as an expert. We are really excited about what this is going to do for their business and for ours it means the team will get more experience on stage showing their skills, helping to hone them.
Realize Beauty brings the secrets of the health, wellbeing and cosmetic industries to life through its interactive workshops and events. Through its network of well-respected therapists, scientists and healers, dedicated to sharing their knowledge with the wider public, the Realize Beauty team makes caring for you both fun and rewarding. Here is a little bit about their vision and what Realize beauty is going to do.
They have hand-selected panel from a wide range of backgrounds spanning Aromatherapy to Hairdressing, Image Consulting to Laughter Therapy and African Drumming to Visualization allowing for a holistic and inspiring approach to beauty.
Believing that beauty is everywhere and is to be enjoyed and respected by everyone is key to the Realize Beauty philosophy. That, along with a firm commitment to sustainability defines the company’s values. So whether you want to find out more about the ingredients in your shampoo, increase your chances of getting a promotion at work or just learn how to relax and sleep better Realize Beauty has something for you.
This unique service has been carefully assembled to bring tailor made and objective wellbeing advice to the public. Information is brought to life through hands on workshops, seminars and corporate indulgence events allowing the public to get up close and personal with the inner workings of this inspiring industry. All of this is backed up by a frequently updated blog, forum and social media feed for those wanting a more intimate experience.
Its going to be fun!
The Australian Colourist of the year
No, I have not won Hair Colourist of the Year, but I did interview Jacen Ward, who at the time of interview had not been crowned but is now Australian Colourist of the Year! I also interviewed 2008 Australian Hairdresser of the Year Jayne Wild. To see me interviewing and chatting to icons of our industry, go to prohairstylist. As I have said before, it's awesome to work for these guys and later in the year I'm going to UK and then New York to work for them baby! Watch this space....
Sunday Trading In Glebe Sydney
Sunday trading has been great for us, we are getting busier and busier. So if you want an appointment ring early or better still re-book so you dont miss out on the time slot you want. Just found a few little videos on YouTube that feature the salon, Its all about getting people out and about in Sydney clip1 and Clip2 kind of funny and cool
Style Icon pic
We are just about recovered from our big weekend at Expo. With winning an award, doing stage work and interviewing the best Australian talent around for prohairstylist, it was busy, busy BUSY! There is an interview I did with Kirsten Reynolds and right hand man of Kevin.MurphyDavid Glover. It was a great experience, and loads of fun to chat to the best hairdressers Australia has to offer.
Whilst I was out chatting to people the girls were onstage as a part of the O&M creative team,styling hair for a shoot that was running. I helped a little, but all credit goes to Verity Griffths and Kirsty Abbott who are some of the best in Australia, as well as some of the best for Stevie English Hair. Style Icon has just picked up some of the photos. Wohoooo go girls
Another WINNER
Miss Julie Davis has been pulled out of the hat as the winner of a our monthly blowdry prize. Congratulations Julie, we look forward to seeing you in the salon soon.
The Apprentice of the Year 2009
Wow! What a day, what a week, no what a year! Dramatic- that's me. I'm sitting here at my desk a very happy and proud man. My two super star apprentices have been working around the clock to get their models on stage at the Hair Expo apprentice competition. They were both amazing and pulled off two great hair cuts in 30 mins. Its hard to do a haircut under pressure let alone with an auditorium full of people watching. The next part of the competition was the 'hair up' section where they have 15 mins to put do an elaborate upstyle.
I was so nervous for them both that it was hard to watch. Naomi is in her second year, whilst Georgie is in her third, and they were both competing against people who are more senior.
To cut a long and proud story short Georgina Stokes WON the Australian Apprentice competition! She styled it herself, choosing clothes and having makeup done to her specifications. Georgie will be going up on stage to collect her award tomorrow night.
Naomi did so well, I pushed and prodded her to go in and her finished hair up and haircut were amazing. It's lovely to have a great talented team, the assistants are often the unsung hero's of the salon, and its fantastic to see them try so hard and get awarded. Well done to both my girls!
Realize Beauty
We just got a nice mention in Realize Beauty blog. Its always lovely when people write nice things about you, very flattering. The team is rocking at the moment. But this lovely blog post proves to me what an amazing little team we have. I love coming to work. And i love watching happy clients walk out the door, but thanks Amanda we enjoyed having you in the shop.
We have started our countdown to Hair Expo, we have a project with O&M which i will blog about closer to the time. The team is entering the cutting comps. The guys are really working hard at choosing styles, clothes, models etc.... and the salon is a hive of activity. Its loads of fun, and a cut off, to see who is the best cutter/styler. I love the passion that is put in.
Stevie English Hair podcast for pro hairstylist
Carl Keeley is a dude who owns and runs the prohairstylist website. Carl has interviewed me about life, environment and everything else in between. I mentioned a few blogs back how cool it was to be involved in their project and as Hair Expo gets closer it gets more and more exciting. Check out the podcast and the other posts on prohairstylist.
Tiaki Pilates & Yoga in Broadway
To all the loyal readers of my blog. The Crew at Tiaki are offering a free class ,BARGAIN. This is not only a place to read informative stuff about hair and life in Sydney/Australia but you get super deals too.
Check them out I loves them.
How To Make Hair Salons Greener
I have been asked to write and interview for a website called Prohairstylist. Prohairstylist is an online website that shows it's passion, for our great industry. The sites aim is to share as much info as possible with us, the hairdressers. From seeing nominated collections and to hearing the thoughts of these great stylists.
Its a great to be asked and its something i really look forward to doing, i will not only be blogging but i also will be given the opportunity to interview and chat to some of the great hairdressers, colourists, session stylists salon owners, etc...... which im really looking forward to doing. I will be spending alot of time in around hairexpo 09 working for the team, so if you see me come up and say hello.
My first blog post, follow the link Prohairstylist
Curly Hair Expert
I have been working in hair salons for 17 years. I trained in London and specialised in colour. In all that time, in my short career in cutting, I was never really shown how to cut curly hair. And in all the amazing salons I have worked at, there was never someone that really stood out for cutting curly hair. It was a bit hit and miss, a client with curly hair would love it one cut and then say it was butchered the next. Until now.
The QUALITY of my staff is amazing. But I digress.They are all good at cutting hair and good at cutting curly hair.
Verity is leading the way in cutting curly hair. Verity has a mane of thick curly hair herself, and is doing things with curly hair that I have not seen before. The really cool thing is, the current trends for hair are moving away from straight, ironed hair back to a more natural look. So if you have curls, don't straighten them, come in and tame them. Work with the curl. That's what we are promoting. And Verity is sharing her passion, skills and knowledge with the rest of the team. Winner: Stevie English Hair clients.
The two photos here was done by Georgie and it was her first collection.
Logies Hair Review-not much to see here
I didn't watch the illustrious Logies ceremony on Monday, but Mel did and she called me in a few times to have a look at hair and fashion winner.s and losers. On the whole, I was pretty pleased to see that the dead-straight blowdry look is on the way out. There was a lot of natural, loose-looking curls and soft upstyles which are flattering on just about anybody. There were no crazy, out-there styles which is a bit of a letdown but here are my three favourites:
Natalie Bassingthwaite:Simple, classy, not overdone. This is a style that probably took time and effort for the event, but would be pretty to do at home.
Dannii Minogue: Ther is no arguing about how good her hair looked. Short, sharp, modern bob. Strong colour. She is the perfect example of how a great haircut can make your look. My choice for best hair.
Ruby Rose: It was hard to find a good shot of her hair, but it's a short funky cut that has been styled just slightly to add texture. Short hair goes formal! We love Ruby.