We have been named finalists in the British Hairdressing Business Awards for Manager of the Year (Natalie Love – WBG & Chelsea), Creative Head Most Wanted Awards for Salon Team of the Year (WBG) & Merton Business Awards for Marketing (Alexis Fenton – Wimbledon). Results are in September! Stay tuned for updates!

Filed under: Aveda Products, Beauty and Spa, Events and Promotions, Hair Colour and Cuts, Yoga, Pilates and Wellness on August 10th, 2010 | No Comments »

How is our waxing relaxing and just what is so great about hot wax?

1. How do you feel relaxed? Before the start of each wax we let you the guest take deep inhalations of an aroma, while gently massaging the temples leaving you grounded and calm before a wax.
2. Why do we do this? We want you to feel like you are getting a GC experience, not just a wax. Waxing is available at any other salon, we choose to go that step further to ensure you feel rested.
3. What is in the wax? We use Lycon Azulene wax. Azulene is an oil obtained from Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Yarrow or Blue Tansy, and it is distinguished by it’s spectacular blue colour. In clinical studies Azulenes had been shown to exhibit dramatic anti-inflammatory effects.  The wax is subtle on the skin and the application and removal leaves skin less red than many other waxes.

So stop in for your next waxing service and leave looking bikini ready!

Filed under: Beauty and Spa on July 19th, 2010 | No Comments »

We all need extra Vitamin D for a healthier glowing skin and hair.

Tips for healthy sun exposure and optimizing your Vitamin D Levels…

Prepare your hair to the sun – Use the Aveda Spray Sun Care Protective Hair Veil on dry or damp hair. Use only a small amount and layer as needed – do not saturate hair. Style as usual. Reapply when necessary. This will protect color and add shine.

Have a healthy exposure with the sun – Although, you want to make the most of the sunshine while it lasts, do not abuse! The sun is very powerful with potentially dangerous side effects on your skin. Expose yourself gradually in the morning before the sun is strongest and slowly build up the amount of time you spend in the sun.  Initially, use a higher spf then you can gradually minimise the spf amount if you whish to get more brown.

Always avoid sunburns – Sunburns cause problems that can age your skin and add black spots. Always use   sun  protection! On a daily bases you can Nurture your lips with our lip saver spf 15, no one likes dry lips.

Boost your “internal sunscreen” – Consuming good fats and antioxidant will strengthen your  skin cells, helping to protect them from sun damage. Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, and pomegranates and eating nuts and oily fish are great options when going into the sun. But eat them in moderations, to reduce any unwanted calorie intake.

After sun care – To restore hair after sun exposure cleanse and refresh your hair with Aveda’s light tropical blend of After-sun Hair and Body Cleanser. This will remove chlorine, salt and build-up from head to toe. Follow with After-Sun Hair Treatment Masque, roots to ends. Leave in 2-5 minutes. This will replenish your hair’s protein balance, moisturises and defends against free radicals and the damaging effects of sunlight.

To renew skin after the harshness of the sun drench your skin with moisture with one of our hydrating creams. Why not try Aveda’s Caribbean Therapy Body Cream or Aveda’s Replenishing Body Moisturizer for a softer and moisture-replenished skin.

Filed under: Aveda Products, Beauty and Spa, Hair Colour and Cuts on July 12th, 2010 | No Comments »

No one can deny the heart-stopping happiness of leaving the salon feeling fabulous and glamourous. Did you ever want to to do it at home but find it hard to reproduce the look yourself?

Here are 5 easy steps from Gina Conway herself to achieve salon-standard hair…

1. Wash your hair with an Aveda Shampoo and conditioner. Use conditioner sparingly; long and mid-length hair needs conditioner only from the midshaft to the tips.
2. Don’t towel-dry your hair (the rubbing damages the cuticle). Instead, pat it dry with a towel.
3. Prep your hair - If you want a voluminous look use the Aveda Volumising Tonic on roots or use the Phomollient: place on hand – two squirts-rub together-spread evenly to distribute roots to end layer.
4. Divide your scalp into four sections -  First rough dry with hand – giving 75% moisture out. Then divide your scalp in four sections: the crown, the back and the two sides – with butterfly clips. Then separate the back section into two and then divide the two sides into horizontal segments. Finally, divide the crown into three horizontal sections.
5. Work a section at a time. 1. Bottom of hair -Take two inches of hair and smooth them out with a large round brush. Grasp the hair between your thumb and forefinger, about two-thirds of the way down, and pull down hard, so that it is a tight, flat ribbon tapering towards your hand. Using medium to high heat airflow curl downwards moving  your hand down the hair as it dries. If you want a flacky look curl under and then once its set you can flick it up. 2. Crown - do the same as before but lift hair brush towards the cealing rather then parallele to the ground and roll under and blow dry to hearn and hold it until it cools. 3. Two sides - take hair on both side of parting pretenring they are not parts, take sections no wider then the brush you are using and again lift hair to the cealing, tend to roll backwards rather then forward – to give more a sweft back look.

If you are looking for sleek smooth shiny hair us a a natural brissle brush and constantly roll the brush circular motion whilst rounding the brush. This will help your cuticles ourterlayer of your hair that I will either reflect light or observe light.

If you still find this hard… don’t panic come to our salon and one of our amazing stylist will be happy to give you a blow dry lesson! For more information and prices contact one of our Gina Conway Aveda Salon and Spas.

Filed under: Hair Colour and Cuts on July 8th, 2010 | No Comments »

Congratulations to us! We have been named finalists in the 2010 Creative Head ‘Most Wanted’ Awards for Salon Team of the Year! Winners will be announced  during the month of September!

Filed under: Aveda Products, Beauty and Spa, Events and Promotions, Hair Colour and Cuts, Yoga, Pilates and Wellness on July 5th, 2010 | No Comments »

Changing our eating habits can do wonders. Just a couple of tips to help you out:

1) Focus on less calories and fat, more exercise! You can start with our yoga classes!

2) Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.

Little tip: Consume 2 of these glasses thirty minutes before meals to reduce appetite. Try squeezing lemon into your water to add flavour for extra vitamins!

3) Eat slowly and chew food well

4) Eat a variety of foods

5) Don’t eat while standing or cooking

6) Don’t eat in front of the television or whilst reading

7) Eat all meals and snacks as scheduled don’t skip meals or save up for a big meal

Filed under: Events and Promotions, Yoga, Pilates and Wellness on June 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »

Wimbledon Fortnight -  Exclusive offers

1) essential aveda products 10% off
plus… spend over £100 & receive a £20 hair/spa voucher

2) ladies of leisure blow-dry £30

3) girls on the go manicure £20

Hurry we have limited availabilities. Offers end Sunday 4th July! Book now!

Filed under: Aveda Products, Beauty and Spa, Events and Promotions, Hair Colour and Cuts on June 21st, 2010 | No Comments »

From sunlight to sunset, you can reduce your environmental footprint and enjoy an eco-friendly lifestyle. Whether you are having your morning coffee or taking your evening shower.

Below are suggestions to get you started:

• Purchase fair trade, organic, shade grown coffee

• Use public transport

• Eat locally-grown and organic foods

• Recycle as much as you can locally

• Clean with less-toxic cleaning products

• Use Aveda products

• Install a low-flow showerhead or a faucet aerator

• Turn down the water heating setting

• Choose certified organic sheets, mattress or pillow

A little effort every day can make a huge impact on our planet. Together we can make a difference.

Filed under: Yoga, Pilates and Wellness on May 27th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Motivating Mums are a fantastic website offering support and advice for mums in business, or those starting up.

Gina Conway herself has used their services and recommends for those wanting guidance. Motivating Mum also runs great networking and brainstorm events. Check them out!

Visit www.motivatingmum.co.uk

Filed under: Events and Promotions on May 21st, 2010 | No Comments »

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Summer special prices available for 3 months only

1 month unlimited pass: £115

3 month membership: £85 per month

6 month membership: £75 per month

12 month membership: £65

Pay for 3 – 12 month upfront … recieve 5% off

Filed under: Yoga, Pilates and Wellness on May 21st, 2010 | No Comments »