It’s been nearly a year since I’ve been to the hairdresser. That can’t be normal. My husband, for example has been at least half a dozen times to my none but then he has hair that most men envy; it grows thick and fast!

In my quest for the best blonde, I’ve been around a bit(!) and dare I say it, my usually light blonde highlights having grown out, I’m almost liking the darker colour. Heaven forbid! This only occurs to me the day before I’m due to head to Martyn Maxey – a salon, frequented by many a celeb over its twenty year plus existence (Joss Stone was here last week) and now by me. Continue Reading

Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for body and home? I couldn’t let Christmas go by without a nod to one of my favourite scents around. Whilst staying at the Hotel Terravina in the New Forest, our room smelt divine, I asked what the fragrance was and immediately acquired some upon my arrival home. I’ve been using it ever since. Continue Reading

I’m on my way to the City. Back again to my old stomping ground. This time not to work, nor to meet up for drinks with old colleagues surprisingly. 
I’m here at The Private Clinic because I need to look ten years younger. 43 and nearly my birthday with two under fives. In fact, I would have said that I was ageing really, really well up until my angel Gabriel was born last October. Angel in every way bar one – he hasn’t quite mastered the art of sleeping yet. It’s slowly happening but for at least seven of the eight months it was the norm for me to wake up every 2-3 hours. That’s fine when you have a newborn – you run on the love hormones and the novelty but believe me it takes its toll when it’s relentless. Sleep deprivation really is a form of torture.
Anyway, the young me became old, haggard me with big black rings around my eyes; something I’m not used to sporting. Continue Reading

I’ve been researching teeth whitening for a while now. White teeth make you look younger. Or, conversely, yellow teeth age you. Despite having a healthy set of gnashers, they are showing their age badly. Recently, out of pure need, I’ve started drinking coffee (only in moderation, mind) but I’m mindful with each sip that I’m staining. Continue Reading

  
So, it’s been six months since my last foray into hair. Six long, sleepless months. My hair has actually held up pretty well even if my sanity hasn’t! 

I’m back at hob salons  but this time I’m closer to home in one of their newer salons in Belsize Park. Just a year old but with the same dedicated staff who never seem to want to leave such a great place to work.  Continue Reading