Men’s styling has taken a trip back down the smooth styles of the 50’s and 60’sover the last couple of years. Shows like Mad Men have brought back the classic well groomed look, tapered edges and products that promote shine – quite a contrast to the longer shaggy disheveled look a lot of our guys […]
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When is a rose not a girl’s best friend? With Guest Expert Anna Field
A rose is not a girl’s best friend when it is a shower rose. When it is cold there is nothing like a hot shower to warm the bones, however it is important to keep your face out. I am surprised how many people I see that put their face directly under the shower, and into […]
Essentials in the Cabinet with Guest Expert Mark Rabone
With a myriad of products available to men out there both in salons, chemists and supermarkets, and the reluctance of many men to embrace what’s available to them, I thought it would be useful to address the basics that all men should have in their bathroom cabinet. To help you save time, I’ve also taken […]
Finding Balance with Guest Expert Anna Field
Did you know the number one customer concern is dehydration, not lines, not pimples? Yet the industry promotes extensively to exfoliate and not as strongly to mask. The irony is exfoliating and not masking can be the biggest cause of dehydration. Allow me to explain. Exfoliating is an important step in looking after your skin. […]
Glow from the Inside Out with Beauty Superfoods
When it comes to achieving a healthy glow, the age old saying that ‘beauty comes from within’ has never been so accurate. To help you keep on track with your New Years beauty resolutions, we have compiled some of the key beauty super foods and ingredients that have been scientifically proven to help you […]
Putting the Spotlight on Pigmentation with Guest Expert Anna Field
In the quest for achieving a more youthful, even complexion, one of the biggest areas of concerns for many Aussie women is skin pigmentation. Despite the fact that this problem is one that plagues so many of us, I find that often people are confused about what exactly the condition is, how is it caused […]
Getting the Best Out Of Your New Hairdresser with Guest Expert Colin Moxey
Going to a new Hairdresser is a bit like going on a first date. You may be a bit nervous or maybe even excited. There will always be some element of risk involved in seeing someone new, but there are a few things you can do before, during and after the appointment to get the […]
Men’s Hair: Finding the Right Look for Your Lifestyle with Guest Expert Mark Rabone
Men’s hair styling has come a long way in the last few years, and as with any area of fashion a few “forever classic” styles have emerged along with a range of interesting fad trends that have come and gone. So for men faced with a plethora of choice, what factors should they consider when […]
Ingredients Versus Benefits
With all the information out there about skincare, and all the new developments in technology, many of my clients are confused about what they should be looking for when shopping for products. The one piece of advice I always give is to steer away from the latest ‘miracle’ ingredient, and rather focus on the overall […]
Behind the mask… from expert guest blogger Anna Field
mylocalsalon is excited to welcome guest blogger Anna Field of ‘the paddington room’ sharing expert tips and insider tricks! Behind the mask… Masks are often forgotten or completely left out of beauty routines as they can sometimes be just too tiresome or difficult. Often masks have been sold with so many rules and regulations of […]