L’Oréal Pro Fiber: A long-lasting treatment for damaged hair
The L'Oréal Pro Fiber long-lasting recharging hair care programme is an innovative treatment for damaged hair, based around Aptyl 100 technology. It starts in salon with an intense renewal treatment which grips to the hair like a magnet. By using the aftercare at...
Now in: Goldwell Kerasilk Homecare Gift Sets
Goldwell Kerasilk exclusive homecare gift sets arrived in salon. Perfect as a Christmas or birthday present. Have a sneak peek what's inside the box. KERASILK RECONSTRUCT 1. SHAMPOO With Keratin and Hyaloveil™ for stressed and damaged hair, it gently cleanses and...
3 skincare tips for the changing season
When the weather changes, it's time to prepare your skin for cooler temperatures and repair any summer sun damage. We asked our beauty therapists to give us some useful skincare tips for autumn and winter. Seasonal skincare is essential to keep our skin in harmony...
Salon International London – where your hairdressers get inspired
Last weekend, our hairdressers visited the temple of hairdressing in London, Salon International. The biggest trade show for professionals in the hairdressing industry, it’s the best place to get their creative juices flowing. Here's what they experienced and found...
What to do before & after waxing
We really pride ourselves on all the fantastic beauty therapists we've had the chance to work with. Edith is a real expert when it comes to facials and waxing. Here's what a client said about her waxing skills: "The lady used a technique I’ve never heard of but it...
Toner: The secret ingredient to go from brassy to classy
When we do any sort of hair lightening service such as highlights, ombre, sombre, balayage and the like, there is a service step called 'toner' that is often needed as an additional step to create a smooth result. What is that? We asked our colourists to help us...
Shellac, Gel – Hang on, it’s not the same?
No, Shellac and Gel are not the same, even though the actual result you get may look very similar. We asked Dora, our professional manicurist and pedicurist to explain. Ok, so please help us to understand, what's shellac? Dora: Shellac is a hybrid as it is a blend of...
Ombre – a low maintenance look that doesn’t sacrifice style
It comes from the French word 'ombre' meaning “shadow” or “shade” and became popular around 2010. Ombre remains one of the hottest hair colour trends today and is indeed a popular choice by our customers. With endless colour options and variations, it's your choice to...
This month’s favourite hairstyling product for gents: Spray wax
We've loved Goldwell's hair colouring and haircare range for quite some time, but their shiny new styling products are to dye for. Here's Thomas' new favourite: Goldwell Stylesign Unlimitor Spray Wax. Thomas recommends it for gents with thin hair that tends to stay...
Share a selfie with your hairdresser and win!
Love your hair, love your stylist. Let's play in July! Share a selfie with your hairdresser competition. Enter our draw to win a haircare product package worth at least £60. Take a selfie in salon with your stylist, tag the location @FigaroLondonUk, use the hashtags...
Olaplex – the saviour of bleached locks
Did you know that Olaplex can be used both as a stand-alone treatment as well as when getting your colour done? We've just documented the process of a stand-aloe Olaplex treatment in our salon and wanted to show you the results. First of all, let's just get something...
Everything you need to know about hair extensions – Case study
Hair extensions are a great way to either extend the length of your hair and/or add some volume to it. Clients turn to us mostly for this service when preparing for their big day and their hair didn't reach the length they had in mind for the wedding. On many...
