The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 24

DAY 24 - HAVE  A COLOURFUL CHRISTMAS, LOVE DG xx

ONE SLEEP UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!  As this our last Advent Calendar entry we thought we'd get you to look at what lies ahead for your colour in 2012.  If you're thinking of taking the leap into a new world of hair colour, Liz Edmonds, Colour Director & Floor Director at DG has given her top tips on what to consider when dying your hair....

1. Choose a shade of colour within two or three shades of its original hue. Remember that the hair you were born with complements your natural colouring so it’s a good idea to stick within the same colour spectrum, to enhance your hair but not to go against your natural look.

2. Don’t apply lemon juice or acid sprays such as Sun-In because you believe that it will produce natural highlights. Not only can you not control the colour (so that brassy or orange hints are very likely) but you will also dry out your hair.

3. If home-colouring, do not take the colour to the ends of the hair. They are more porous which means they accept the colour more readily, which will make them much darker than the rest of the hair.

4. Always ensure that your hairline is lighter than the rest of your hair or it will appear that you have a dark ring around your face. This will also highlight wrinkles and make your complexion appear more sallow.

5. Remember that using any type of colour is likely to affect the condition of your hair. At Daniel Galvin we are keen to focus on the ‘Three Cs’: Colour, Cut and Condition. Our new ‘3rd C’ Initiative is the perfect afterthought to your colouring treatment; offering a prescriptive conditioning service for your specific hair type. Alternatively, if you’re home-colouring make sure your hair gets the same treatment: invest in a good conditioning masque such as the Kérastase Masque Chroma Reflect or the Louise Galvin Hair Treatment Masque and apply once a week.

6. If you are unsure about changing your colour, start off with a semi-permanent colour which will give you a hint of what you might look without you having to make that irreversible final leap.

7. Don’t use henna on grey or white hair as it will turn it orange.

8. Always have a skin test prior to colouring your hair especially if you are susceptible to sensitivities.

9. If you are sitting in the sun, always ensure that you wear a hat or apply a hair masque to counteract orange hues and brassiness. Also always thoroughly rinse out the chlorine or salt water which heavily dries out the hair, strips the colour and can make it turn green!

10. If you’re disguising greys, semi-permanent colours are a great idea as they blend in the greys as well as giving your colour more depth. The Daniel Galvin Vegetable Colours do exactly this as well as leaving your hair with a glossy, healthy finish.

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL OF US AT DANIEL GALVIN!!! We wish you a very happy festive time & a prosperous New Year.  xx

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 23

DAY 23 - ALL THAT GLITTERS...

Christmas can be exhausting, with several parties to go to in a week, and thus several different looks to create. A good way of standing out is with hair accessories, which were very big on the catwalk for AW11.

Feathers featured quite frequently as well as flowers and jaunty hats. Frankie suggests: “If you have a vintage brooch or a necklace that you’re particularly fond of, bring it into the salon and we can fix it with pins.

“Accessorising is the perfect way to brighten up a less interesting hairstyle, and a good way to finish off or complement an outfit.”












The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 22

DAY 22 - TWO-TONE TRESSES

Two-tone hair is all the rage at the moment... it started with Dip Dying & has graduated to a much more natural, flowing appearance as pioneered by Daniel in his Finger Painting technique. 

Daniel developed Finger Painting because he looked at the Dip Dying technique and felt that he could do better. In his opinion, dip dying:

1. Can simply appear that you have major re-growth
2. Looks very unnatural as colourists often go for the wrong shade of colour
3. Often shows the foil marks so that you have a very distinct line around your head

As featured in the Sunday Times Style, Daniel launched Finger Painting as a free-flowing, effortless look produced by gradually coaxing and teasing the colour through the middle to the tips of the hair with the fingers rather than applying the colour using combs and brushes and baking it in foils.

Using a specially prepared formula Daniel lifts the colour that already lies within the natural pigment of the hair, producing a hue that is a few shades lighter than the original and thus delivering a soft, uncontrived effect. Similarly, the finger weaving produces a gentle, more unaffected appearance, avoiding harsh, angular foil lines.

Daniel is thrilled to once again bring a new colouring procedure to the industry: “My key professional aim is to ‘Enhance Natural Beauty’ and I feel that this technique perfectly demonstrates that philosophy. This is such an ideal method for me – by using my hands I’m really getting in touch with my canvas and forcing to the surface that inner natural beauty.”

To book your appointment please contact 020 7486 9661 or email appointments@danielgalvin.com (this service is also available at the Corinthia - http://www.corinthia.com/en/London/ESPA-Life-at-Corinthia/Daniel-Galvin-at-Corinthia1/)

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 21

DAY 21 - FRINGE BENEFITS...

Fringes are such a stylish enhancement to any hairstyle – whether wispy, choppy, thick or side-swept, they can transform an everyday ‘do into a style statement; freshening up your look and adding that extra pizzazz. Celebrities are always searching for that little bit that will set them apart from the crowd and the fringe is the ultimate accessory. A thick, eye-lid length, blunt fringe can truly set off a red-carpet up-do; whilst a side-swept fringe complements beachy hair and maxi dresses in any papped holiday shots!

Frankie & Angela, a couple of our fabulous stylists give us a few of their hot fringe tips & reckon that Nicole Richie has got it covered...:

Frankie: There are so many different types of fringe and each offers something different to your look. When you’re asking for a fringe, talk to your stylist about which style will suit your face. If you have a square jaw, avoid fringes that go straight across: you need a slightly rounded cut with longer parts at the sides to properly frame the face. If you have a small forehead, you should start your fringe higher up the head which will lengthen your face and give the illusion of it extending into the hairline.

My favourite of the fringes is the side-swept fringe which are very versatile: You can wear your hair down with beach waves to give you a boho, casual look or you can straighten your hair and carefully position the side-swept fringe to give you a much smarter, more manicured look.

Angela: Thick, blunt fringes are my favourite as they make such a dramatic statement; framing the face and bringing out your eyes.

The only trouble with them is they do require some maintenance. The thick fringe is a very specific look & if it gets too long you’ll end up bumping into things! I would recommend a fringe trim every three weeks as with such a stylish statement, it would be a shame to miss the mark.

Remember that every Friday at Daniel Galvin we will trim your fringe for FREE!!

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 20

DAY 20 - STRAIGHT HAIR IS BACK

Ashley Greene

After a few seasons out of the limelight, straight hair is back on trend.  But to really pull off this look, the most important thing is to get your hair in the best condition possible...

Our salon is a great believer in the fact that, in the quest to achieve the perfect head of hair, one must focus on the three Cs: Colour, Cut and Condition. However, we are concerned that many people neglect the mournful ‘3rd C’ in favour of the cut and colour components of this quest.

With our new Conditioning Menu, created by Style Director David Felstead for our 3rd C initiative, we are hoping to educate people so that this is no longer the case. The menu will include three condition-boosting treatments: Everyday, Essential and Exclusive.

Treatment: EVERYDAY 

Jessie J

For: Condition-Seekers in a Hurry
Description: This treatment is part of the client’s one hour hair appointment. These treatments include hair type-specific conditioning treatments to make the hair look and feel glossier and healthier from root to tip.
Price: £20

Treatment: ESSENTIAL
For: Condition-Seekers with an Aim
Description: This is a full-length consultation and treatment in which the current condition of the client’s hair will be discussed to determine the correct path forward. The stylist will establish the state of the hair: dry, greasy, damaged, weak, lacking body… and will advise and treat the client accordingly. The client will then be placed under a steamer for 25-30 minutes while the treatment takes control of your hair’s imperfections.
Price: £45

Olivia Wilde

Treatment: EXCLUSIVE
For: Condition Investors
Description: This treatment will include a consultation with Style Director David Felstead, shampoo, Daniel Galvin Detox and a deep conditioning treatment. It will also include a take-home package of advice of how to maintain this condition at home and a goody bag of products that are specific to the client’s hair.
Price: £150

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 19

DAY 19 - LAST MINUTE SHOPPING AT DG

FIVE DAYS and counting!!!

If you're stuck for a gift for friends or family, how about considering a Daniel Galvin Gift Voucher?

We’re also giving away Kérastase’s beautifully scented Christmas candles with two of their products and Moroccan Oil’s fantastic gift sets.  And remember that, until the end of the month we have an offer on the whole Daniel Galvin Salon Care Collection - it's down from £73 to £50!

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 18

  
DAY 18 - 'EYE EYE'! MAKE YOURS SPARKLE THIS CHRISTMAS

Make sure you catch someones eye at your Christmas party with our special party offer on the ‘Enhance Eye Makeover’.

This is a full ‘Eye Do,’ which includes:

- Eyelash Extensions

- Eyebrow Tint

- Eyebrow shape



ALL FOR £170


Give your London Eyes a Christmas Makeover!



Nicola, Daniel Galvin beautician comments: “We feel that this fantastic Eye Makeover perfectly complements the fantastic work that the Daniel Galvin colourists carry out. Daniel always says ‘When you have the perfect hair colour, the first thing people should notice is your eyes’… well if people are going to notice them, you want them to sparkle and to hold their own as another gorgeous beauty asset!”

As well as the ‘ENHANCE’ Eye Makeover, the Daniel Galvin Beauty Team have a full menu of services including microdermabrasion, waxing, Dermalogica facials, Minx and Shellac nail and full body massage.

To make an appointment please call 020 7486 9661 or email appointments@danielgalvin.com


The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 17

DAY 17 - A RIGHT ROYAL (HAIR)DO

2011 will almost certainly be remembered as the year of the Royal Wedding.  And when you think about the newest member of the Royal Family (well, bar Mike Tindall) one can't help but think of her gorgeous flowing mane (Mike's hair isn't as nice...)

But it's not just Princess Catherine's hairstyle that creates her perfectly preened look.  Gerald, one of our Senior Stylists, says that the condition of your hair is just as important as its cut.

The key to its condition, he says, is to "respect your hair... When you shampoo it don’t roughly apply it. Use one finger to apply and then pull it through the hair from the top to the tips. Vigorous application might make the shampoo lather more but it doesn’t make it any more effective. Shower downwards (avoid showers that come at you from every angle) as it keeps the cuticle closed which locks in the moisture. Do the same with the conditioner application & when you comb it through make sure you start from the bottom and gradually move up your hair so that you are working through a piece at a time. Use a Tangle Teezer if you’re struggling, but remember that if you’re tugging at a knot, you’re ripping the hair. When you’re drying your hair dab it with a towel – roughly rubbing it will open the cuticle and undo all the good your carful wash has just done.

"Argan oil based products such as Moroccan Oil are very good for your hair in the Winter, but I would advise using a cream or masque in the Summertime as oil will intensify the heat of the sun on your hair and might damage it. If you’re having a relaxed day at home keep the masque on for the whole day – the longer you keep it on, the more nutrients will be absorbed by the hair.

"What you eat makes EVERY difference to the condition of your hair. Raw vegetables, pulses, beans, red meat once a week, chicken once a week all maintain your hair’s naturally beautiful appearance. But it’s fish that has the greatest effect on the hair as it releases natural oils which keep the hair looking shiny."

Kate isn't just lucky with her hair; she obviously takes care of it & treats it with the love and respect that it deserves.  Why not make it your New Year's Resolution to take your time and do the same...?

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 16

DAY 16 - A LASTING BLOW-DRY

Picture the scene - you have had your hair blow-dried for your work Christmas party on Thursday night.  It's now Friday morning, you have your friend's Christmas party this evening but you don't want to go to the hairdresser again today as you don't have the time or the money.  How do you prolong Thursday's blow-dry?

Bobby, one of our Style Directors, gives his top tips for how to make your salon style last this Christmas...

"My basic tips would be to try & touch your hair as little as possible and shield it from the elements.  Remember a hat and umbrella even when it looks like it might be dry and warm. Nothing can ruin a ‘salon look’ like a rain shower and a gust of wind.

"That night, before you go to sleep, pin your hair to the top of your hair with a large clasp clip. When you wake up in the morning hang your head upside down and blast your hair with cold air (if you use hot air it’ll pull out the shape). Then give it a bit of a spritz of hairspray to give it some body and hold.

"Dry shampoo is a god-send in terms of preservation – not only will it lift the grease out but it’ll also give your hair some substance. I’d recommend Batiste which is available at Boots. I’d also recommend L’Oreal Professionelle Crystal Gloss spray which gives your hair a light shine and extra gloss."

There you have it - salon beautiful hair for a second day in a row... Perfect for your relentless Christmas diary.

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 15

DAY 15 - THE BROOKLYN MESSY UP-DO

Brooklyn Decker may be fairly new to the celebrity scene but she's already making an impact on the fashion & beauty scenes.  This gorgeous messy 'do is another brilliant Christmas hair-up for party time.

Molly, one of our younger stylists, shows us how it's done...

STEP ONE:

Curl the hair with a curling tong or with hair straighteners to give the hair the appearance of a natural wave.

STEP TWO:

Back-comb the top of the hair to give the 'do a bit of height and pin up the upper part of the hair.

STEP THREE:

Start pinning the hair up in a non-structured way taking care to show off the curled parts of the hair tips.










STEP FOUR:

Take the front part of the fringe and twist it to give the front a bit more character and shape.  Pin it above the ear.

And you've got yourself a Brooklyn...

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 14

DAY 14 - SCARLETT'S RETRO UP-DO

Scarlett's beautiful retro up-do would work brilliantly for a smart Christmas party and, what's more, it's HUGELY easy to recreate! 

Just part the hair on the side and begin to roll the hair; pinning as you go on your way...

Megan & Scarlett - separated at birth???

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 13

DAY 13 - THE CURRENT BUN PACKAGE  

DG Stylist, Jay Goodwin gives his opinion on THE 'DO of the season: “Everybody’s favourite style at the moment, the Bun is currently popping up everywhere from the catwalks of London Fashion Week to your local supermarket. It’s a style staple: practical as well as chic; functional as well as elegant.

“Ballerina buns come in all shapes and sizes. They can be sleek, wispy, low, high, romantic, elegant, whimsical or even funky. And they might look complicated or time-consuming, but they're actually the complete opposite… Just sweep your hair up, twist and pin.

“If you feel that you haven’t got enough hair to effectively create a beautiful Ballerina Bun why not come in and try out our Current Bun Package? Our Creative Director, Lino Carbosiero has created a line of hair-pieces with Annabelle’s Wigs which includes stylish bun hair piece (pictured) to help you create a fuller shape for this well-groomed look. The Current Bun package includes the application of the bun, styling by one of our stylists and the bun to take away all for £100.”

To book an appointment with a Daniel Galvin stylist call 020 7486 9661 or email appointments@danielgalvin.com

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 12

DAY 12 - TREND ALERT... SIDE PARTINGS

Daniel Galvin stylist Stevie Holland, gives us some top tips on how to create Side Partings, the trend of the moment...



Valentino AW11

Side partings are fantastic because, strangely enough, if you move from centre to side, or if you change sides you can actually really change your appearance.

Autumn Winter catwalks exhibited a variety of side partings. For example, Valentino went for the sleek side partings accompanied by a tight, unforgiving ponytail whilst the House of Holland went for a soft side parting with sweeping, tumbling waves.

For a standard side-parting you should aim your comb about halfway between the ear and the centre of your head. Draw the line along your head with the end of a comb and then part it. Apply a strong holding product to the part closest to the ear and sweep the rest of the hair over.

If you’re looking for a more romantic wavy look, dry the front section of your hair forward so that when you part it at the side it sweeps across the face.

House of Holland AW11

If you’re looking for a dramatic look, aim your parting slightly closer to the ear and lift the larger section of hair with a round brush, applying a good amount of hairspray to create a quiff type of look.
If you have a side-parting and you want an updo keep it flat to the head with not much body. Think about having a low tight pony tail or a side chignon or bun. If you’re wearing your hair down with a side-parting, go for body and oomph!

Any hair can look fantastic with a side-parting – whether curly, straight, long, short… as long as your parting is properly defined. If you’re going for a sleek, chic look use the L’Oreal Professionelle Play Ball Body Jam. It’s a fantastic product which is gel but dries without a wet effect. If you’re going for tumbling waves with a dramatic far slung parting I would always recommend Elnette.

The Daniel Galvin Advent Calendar - Day 11

DAY 11 - FESTIVE NAILS

Our wonderful beauty team are champions of the Essie range which, every Christmas, comes out with an amazing new range of colours to celebrate the festive season. 

This year their range includes four different colours which are being sold in one festive cube together: Cocktail Bling, Bobbing for Baubles, Bangle Jangle and Size Matters.

Cocktail Bling is a precious pale grey jewel, Bobbing for Baubles is a deepest darkest sapphire, Bangle Jangle is a lavender amethyst and Size Matters is a Blazing Hot Ruby Red,  These wintery bunch will put a festive spring in your polished step.  Ask any of our Beauty Team for more information.