EDITOR, OLIVIA GIBSON, POPS ALONG TO GA SALONS TO GIVE HER LOCKS SOME MUCH-NEEDED TLC With talented professionals who supply top-notch services, GA Salons offers four luxurious salons around London: Notting Hill, Chelsea, Wimbledon and South Kensington. To help clients feel amazing inside and out while celebrating their individual beauty, the passionate team is on hand to bring visions to life one haircut at a time. After neglecting my hair for a few jam-packed months, I needed a haircut to bring my usually luscious locks back to life as I struggled with breakage, split ends and dryness. The talented Salvatore Stasio at the Notting Hill branch came to my rescue with scissors in one hand and a hair dryer in another – my hero! I loved the buzzing atmosphere and chic interior when I entered the intimate salon. Its wooden features and standout furnishings created the perfect setting for a luxurious experience. After being welcomed by many smiles and beautiful accents, I was handed a luxuriously silky branded GA robe before outlining what I hoped to achieve from my cut and blow dry. After explaining to Salvatore that I didn’t want to take off too much length, we discussed ways to transform my fine hair that lacked volume. The result was to cut off a few inches and avoid my usual layers to keep my ends looking as thick as possible, which I’m very thankful for. After our chat, we headed to the comfortable wash basins, where I enjoyed a heavenly head massage and felt my problems melt away. An intense bonding treatment added instant shine and smoothing finish to my locks. Next, it was time for the cut! After removing my dead ends, Salvatore cut a few faceframing layers and added movement by twisting my hair before using thinning scissors. There was instant volume after removing my frazzled ends, enhanced when blow-drying my hair. Using a small curling wand to add textured curls, he emphasised the effect with texture spray before setting everything in place with some hair spray. I was absolutely thrilled with the results and instantly felt a million dollars. The haircut has made me feel extra confident and has made styling my hair much easier; it effortlessly falls into place. I adore Salvatore; his vibrant personality and passion for hair are captivating. I felt weirdly at ease even though we had only just met, and it was like catching up with a friend. He’s so talented and showed me some of his fantastic looks over the past few months, which I was blown away by ‒ he’s a great credit to the team. After such a fabulous experience, I highly recommend GA Salons and will return to try the natural colouring using blends of organic herbs, roots and flowers ‒ it’s one of the healthiest ways to colour hair without harsh chemicals! GA Salons also offers various services across its sites, perfect for pre-wedding pampering with beauty treatments, make-up sessions, massages and nails. Let the experts work their magic with bridal hair and make-up on the big day to ensure you look amazing, and brides-to-be can book a hair trial ‒ essential to finding the perfect style! Book here: www.gennarodellaquila.co.uk Q&A Fashion&Beauty Look the best version of you with our expert advice RING OF CHANGES What advice can you share when it comes to finding our dream wedding rings? It’s worth visiting a jewellery store and trying different styles of wedding bands, which can also be a fun aspect of wedding planning. It’s essential to consider your lifestyle and daily activities. If you have an active lifestyle, go for a more durable material like platinum or tungsten that can withstand potential scratches ‒ avoid a ring with diamonds! Pay attention to comfort, fit and how well it pairs with your engagement ring if you have one; opting for a diamond wedding band can enhance the sparkle of your engagement ring, creating a glamorous look. Consider the metal, style and overall design to ensure they blend beautifully together. The width and thickness of a wedding band play a significant role in both its appearance and comfort on your finger. Consider that a thicker ring will feel more substantial and pronounced on your finger, while a thinner band might offer a more delicate and understated look ‒ pick what feels more comfortable for you. Before you try any rings on, it’s helpful to determine your budget. Wedding bands come in various price ranges, so having a clear idea of what you want to spend will help you narrow down your choices and avoid going overboard. It’s worth considering that wedding bands can be made from various metals (which will also affect cost), including yellow, white or rose gold, platinum, palladium, titanium and more. Each metal has unique characteristics, so go for the one that suits your budget, preferences and any skin sensitivities. Lastly, if you’re going for a custom design, order in advance to allow for potential delays. Aimee Howlett | Diamonds Factory www.diamondsfactory.de www.diamondsfactory.de 69 ASK THE EXPERTS
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