Michelle Thompson takes education to Paris

Award-winning hairstylist, Michelle Thompson takes education to ParisStyle maestro Michelle Thompson

Creative Director red bob wig of the Francesco Group and Current BHA, Afro Stylist of the Year, Michelle Thompson took her skills across the channel to present Avlon’s “Cut & Style Me” workshop to French hairdressers. Held at the newly opened Studio Anae salon in the Latin Quarter of Paris, hairdressers travelled from far and wide across France to attend.

During the morning session Michelle demonstrated and taught cutting techniques on varying hair textures, to the eager to learn attendees. Then using the Avlon Keracare products for finishing the looks, Michelle provided tips and methods on styling. The afternoon session saw the attendees demonstrate all that they had learnt earlier in the day, using their models to apply the cutting and styling techniques.


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Products you need to try in 2018

These are the best and must-try hair products of 2018

100% Virgin Brazilian Collection (from ￡14.99) is the new luxury hair line from Feme. Available in three options: Body Wave, Straight and Natural Wave, all looks can be achieved with a texture- matching closure or 360 Swiss Lace Frontal.

Creme of Nature Moisture- Rich Color (￡3.49) leaves hair in better condition thanks to its shea butter conditioner.

The new double action Grohealthy Edge Tamer (￡4.29) keeps in check flyaway strands, especially along the hairline, and the deep pigments (available in black and dark brown) cover grey hairs for up to 24 hours

Fed up of your scarf feeling too tight or slipping off at night? Sliik Hair Tidies (from ￡7), helps hair to retain moisture so it stays smooth and kink-free. It comes in a variety of lengths so your hair is fully covered bob wig black and protected

Asiam Long and Luxe is a collection of seven dynamic products infused with super ingredients – passion fruit and pomegranate – both renowned for their ability to facilitate hair growth, produce stronger roots and a healthier scalp. The range includes a GroWash, GroYoghurt, Scalp Serum, Curl Enhancing Smoothie, GroEdges, Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner. Prices from ￡8.99

The popular Almond & Avocado collection by Design Essentials Natural has been expanded to include a Nourishing Co- Wash, Curl Control & Shine Mist and Curling Crème. All priced ￡9.95

 

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Rick Roberts wins BHA’s Afro Hairdresser of the Year

Afro Hairdresser of the Year 2020 at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional

Rick Roberts from Rick Roberts Hair Salon in Beverley fought off strong competition and stood out from a star-studded line up of the country’s best-known stylists to gain the top spot in this fiercely contended category.

Judged twice by a panel of hairdressing legends and British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame members, Rick claimed his status as the best Afro hairdresser after showcasing phenomenal original hair work which demonstrated not only technical skill but a fantastic creative vision.

HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards celebrate the people producing the very best hairdressing work across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. For the first time in its 36 year history, the ‘Oscars’ of the hair world could not be held in person at the Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, and instead went live and virtual on Monday 30th November – giving an opportunity to celebrate the success and talent within the industry and share the prestige and excitement of the event to an even wider audience.

Finalists were each given ‘tickets’ for their very own virtual room where they could watch and celebrate with their teams, friends and family while the industry and clients could also show their support by tuning in to a live stream of the event which was hosted by television personality Rylan Clark-Neal on the Hairdressers Journal International Facebook page.

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Commenting on the win, Jayne Lewis-Orr said; “A huge congratulations to Rick. This win is a phenomenal achievement, particularly after the difficulties faced by the industry this year. Rick’s hair work demonstrated exceptional vision, skill and creativity, gaining him recognition as one of the best in the business.”

Delighted with the win, Rick said: “Wow! I am shocked, very shocked. I want to say a massive thank you to Richard Miles, Schwarzkopf Professional and everyone that supported me. I am up against my friends, so I want to dedicate this award to every hairdresser who has helped support the industry throughout this difficult time.

“Thank you everyone in the NHS, without you we wouldn’t be here. This Covid-19 will not beat us. And as always, I dedicate this award to my beautiful wife Zoe and of course my two boys, Mason and Zander. And anyone who has children with autism, I understand what you’re going through. My children picked two of these images, so this is for them. Thank you!”

Rick Roberts’s winning collection

Black hairdressers on our radar…Blue Tit London Appoints Afro Hair SpecialistHairdresser Michelle Sultan talks about her involvement with Imbuepink bob wigDevaCurl welcomes curl specialist Michelle ThompsonBig, bold and edgy hair is trending, says Pekela RileyMichelle Thompson takes education to ParisGirl on film: Camille Friend
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New photographic exhibition – A Black Actress

Photographer and naturalista Shonay Shote explores how the natural hair movement has impacted black performers with her photographic exhibition A Black Actress

“The shift was inevitable, and we are now finally seeing the impact of the natural hair movement in mainstream media. From Viola Davis’ epic removal of her wig in How to Get Away With Murder to model, and Bulletproof actress, Vanessa Vanderpuye sporting her full luscious ‘fro in Matalan’s latest campaign. There is a sea of change happening at the moment, and we are all the better for it.

As a photographer and a longtime natural, I am overjoyed to see that change. Growing up, though I looked to black women on the screen to quench my desire for representation, I found it was lacking. Even with TV characters like Gloria in the Channel 4 sitcom Desmonds, charmingly portrayed by Kim Walker, who spoke to my imagination of what a hip young black woman was. Back then there was a lack of natural haired women on stage and screen whose kinks and coils represented my own.

A Black Actress shines by embracing and presenting a self-determined beauty standard.

It’s a brilliant time to be a black actress in the UK, but the reality is that there is a lag when it comes to understanding and knowing how to handle my natural hair.

Similarly, in the short film, Dolapo is Fine, which explores one black girl’s relationship with her hair. The lead character finds her strength in owning her beauty. Joan Iyiola who co-wrote and features in the film says’ “When we learn how the world may perceive us because of our natural hair it can be a shock! Dolapo’s journey shows us what happens when we find self-acceptance and step into our true beauty.”

In shooting the project itself, it was a priority for me to have a predominantly black team behind the scenes. We have all heard the far too familiar stories from black performers, who feel alienated when working on un-diverse sets. From the makeup artist not having the right colour foundation to match their skin tone blonde 50s wig to the hairstylist not knowing how to “deal with natural hair”.

As natural hair advocate and black actress, Koral Neil comments, “It’s a brilliant time to be a black actress in the UK, but the reality is that there is a lag when it comes to understanding and knowing how to handle my natural hair.” In an honest and personal video documenting her experiences, Koral’s goals to raise awareness around these issues, prompted the actors union, Equity to launch a survey in May (now ended). It aims to address the lack of training and low quality when providing hair and makeup services to black entertainers. And with Ofcom reporting a fall 9% to 8% in minority ethnic talent working in behind the scenes creative and content production in UK-based TV industry last year, it highlights the need for a shift in mindset when selecting a crew.

Hair and makeup artist, Claire de Graft who worked on some of the looks for the project says, “Even though we see more black faces on screen, it is important to have teams who understand and can work with different hair textures and skin tones. The lack of a diverse production crew means perspectives and feelings of working with non-white talent are not always taking into consideration, leaving them feeling unheard and unrepresented”.

Working with a diverse team on the set of A Black Actress meant the women felt comfortable knowing they were in good hands with people who could work with their hair types and skin tones.

In a live-stream roundtable with actresses Gemma Knight Jones and Koral Neil among the panellists, we will be discussing these topics and my hopes for the project, how it inspires black women to embrace and celebrate their beauty. And to create a dialogue on better representation and challenging the status quo of black women on stage and screen.

www.ablackactress.comYouTube on October 23rd 13:00 – 14:00 BST

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Meet the founder of Baby of Colour Milestones

After the birth of her son, Debs Ajaja noticed the lack of greeting cards that represented her baby boy. In true ‘mumpreneur’ style, she filled the gap in the market by creating her own card company, Baby of Colour Milestones

Since the birth of her son Noah in 2017, Debs quickly realised the lack of greeting cards that represented her beautiful baby boy. Where were the cards that showed beautiful melanin-rich baby boys or girls? This spurred her on to create Baby of Colour Milestone Cards™. Juggling motherhood and a start up business, today Debs has designed 30 super cute cards representing the modern baby of colour. We learn about her journey and seek advice on how to turn an idea into business.

Founder Debs Ajaja

Where did your story begin?My story began in 2017 after I gave birth to my son. As a new mother, I wanted to show off my child, take pictures and videos of everything and not miss a single, key moment. I had been given several milestone card gift sets and thought they’d be the perfect way to make sure I captured everything. However, I soon realised that they were not representative of my beautiful baby’s hue or rich culture. Important milestones such as his naming ceremony and baby dedication did not feature in any cards. So I decided to do something about it and the idea to create my own was birthed!

 

How did you get your business in motion? It took a while to get up and running as I was juggling this brilliant idea with the joys and challenges of being a new parent. It pink wigs long was important for me to steep my idea and product development in data and ensure that whatever I created would cater to my target market – Mummies and Daddies of beautiful babies of colour. I conducted market research and studied the competition to understand the gap and how to plug it. I then spent some time identifying the partners I wanted to work with to manufacture the cards. After months of research and personal investment, the proof of concept product was launched and sold on Amazon… And quickly sold out! That’s when I realised I was onto a good thing.

What advice do you have for women who want to start their own business ventures? My biggest advice is to make like Nike and “Just Do It”! One of my favourite Ministers Joyce Meyer coined the phrase Do It Afraid and it’s so apt. whilst it may not be easy, it’s imperative to shut off the voices that discourage or tell you your idea or business won’t succeed. There are many reasons why it might not, but there’s one good reason why it might, which trumps all the others – YOU! Just go for it, surround yourself with positive people and influences that will help build you up and get going.

 

What’s your ultimate goal for Baby of Colour Milestones? I want the Baby of Colour Milestone Cards to become a global brand, serving not just the Black community, but the entire BAME spectrum. Our babies and cultures are beautiful, vibrant and worth celebrating in all their uniqueness and splendour.

 

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Lace closures by Philip Eric

Closures have been on the weave scene for a while, and are getting more popular by the day. Extensions expert Philip Eric explains what the hype is all about

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What is a lace closure?It’s usually an oblong or circle shaped piece of lace material with hair coming out of it and is designed to mimic and look like a scalp. It can be attached with glue or by canerowing the base to the perimeter of the braid to give the appearance of hair coming out of your head.

What 70s wigs amazon are the differences between a silk base closure and a lace closure?Silk base closures have a silk base and the knots and lace are not visible. It is the most natural looking lace closure, but the hardest to install. Lace closures tend to be more popular and widely available. The knots are visible and it’s easier to install.

How many times can a lace be reused and how long can it be worn for?All closures are different. If it is kept well it can be reused three times. It can last for about three weeks because your natural hair will grow causing the closure to push back. However, if the closure is used in a wig unit instead of a sewn on weave, it can last a very long time.

How do you get your weave to look completely natural?I would not recommend bleaching the knots as it weakens the hair on the closure and will cause it to shed. Instead, put foundation underneath the lace closure before it is installed. Another tip is to make sure your braids underneath are as flat as possible where the lace closure will be placed.

 

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Celebrities such as Beyoncé and Ciara are known for their lace full frontal wigs. What are the plus points to this hair system?The advantages of using a full frontal lace are: the hair can be flipped and flicked in any direction; it can be pulled back away from the face; baby hairs can be left out to give the look of a natural hairline and it’s much more versatile for overall styling.

Can you explain the terminology ‘hair density’ and what is the best density for a closure?Hair density refers to the amount of hair on the closure. If it is 100 per cent then it’s full, whereas 10 per cent indicates that there’s hardly any hair on the closure. In my opinion, 120 per cent is the best as it’s the most natural looking. Anything higher could look too much like a wig.

This is where lace weave closures step in. Ultimately it achieves a more realistic blend that doesn’t have to result in your hair becoming too thin and break off. If you’re still not convinced here are five reasons outlining the benefits of why it could be a style choice when it comes to your next weave install. 

Protection

This is one of the ultimate protective styling methods you could come across. The hair is completely braided and protected underneath the weave, and the closure allows for no hair to be left out. This gives the area that is usually left out a break from everyday wear and tear such as flat-ironing, product build-up, excessive styling and sun damage.

Exact match

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Closure pieces come in every texture you could possibly think of from silky straight remy to Afro-Curly Mongolian. This works perfectly for blending with the rest of your weave and makes your style much more versatile as you can experiment with new curl patterns and colour.

More colour options

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With a closure piece you can experiment with colour to your heart’s content, without the hassle of worrying about damaging your real strands or a mismatch in shade. Although most lace closures come in natural black and natural brown, the closure itself still has the cuticle intact, giving you the ability to chemically lighten or darken it to your desired shade, without causing any damage to your weave or real hair.

Versatile parting

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Lace base closures are designed with medium density and bleached knots to give the appearance of a natural scalp. But there’s another bonus – the scalp-like appearance gives you the option to part anywhere on the closure, as well as pull the hair off your face with the effect of a natural looking hairline.

Low maintenance

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If you thought a traditional sew-in weave with a leave out was low maintenance, then be prepared to be amazed. Besides the normal cleansing of your hair and scalp every one to two weeks, and everyday styling and maintaining, a closure requires very little to no maintenance depending on how it’s installed. Simply wrap your hair or wear a bonnet at night and you’re all set the next day!

 

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The Red Carpet report – Lizzo x Shelby Swain

How Lizzo slayed on the 2020 Billboard Music Awards red carpetCelebrity hairstylist Shelby Swain kept things simple with a snatched ponytail for Lizzo’s 2020 Billboard Music Awards appearance.

INSPIRATION:“Lizzo wanted to do something sleek to fit with the dress as the dress was such a big statement, so we went with a snatched pony. It was a Naomi Campbell moment,” said celebrity hairstylist Shelby Swain.

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The Best Co-washing Products Around

The way we wash our hair is changing and co-washing has become the preferred method amongst women with natural hair

 Co-washing is the abbreviation of ‘conditioner washing.’ Women are skipping the shampoo stage and are using conditioner or co-wash to instead to clean their hair whilst maintaining moisture levels. Shampoo has a tendency to strip the hair and dry it out and co-washing seems to be the answer. Hair brands have listened and the hair care market is full of co-wash products. We’ve listed some of the most popular ones below.wigs under $30

1. Palmers Coconut Oil Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner, Superdrug – ￡5.99

2. Aveda Be Curly Co-Wash, Aveda – ￡21 

3. My DNA Hydrating Co-Wash, British Curlies – ￡6.95 

4. Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado & Quinoa Co-Wash, Look Fantastic – ￡24.35 

5. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Co-wash, British Curlies – ￡13.99

More afro haircare products…How Trepadora Hair Products Saved My Hair in AfricaTried and tested: Afro Bob TroMizani Supreme Oil reviewNylah’s Naturals – A New Black-Owned Textured Hair BrandAunt Jackie’s Christmas mixerMazuri Shea Butter Naturals
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Silk Trends win top prize

Chingford salon wins afro salon prizeSalon owner Ingrid Farrell

London Hair and Beauty Awards 2016 – Afro Salon of The Year.

The awards recognise salons across the whole of London.

Salon owner,?Ingrid Farrell, said she was incredibly proud to win the prestigious award.‘It’s such amazing news for us.I want to thank all those that voted.’

Silk Trends opened in 2007, Ingrid and her daughter Dionne have worked hard to provide expert hairdressing services in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere, using high quality professional styling products and providing detailed home care advice. All the hard work has paid off.?Ingrid and Dionne would like to thank all their customers for their support over the last 9 years.

Silk Trends Afro & European Hair Design202 Chingford Mount RoadLondon E4 8JRTel: 020 8529 8000www.silktrends.co.uk

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