Article by Fabafterfifty When was the last time you changed your hairstyle? In a new survey 5 of the 10 celebs thought to be in a hair ‘rut’ were over 50. New research shows that British women on average have had the same hairstyle for 6 years and 153 days, and nearly half have had the same style since they were a teenager ( I have to confess to fitting in this category!) Two thirds (more…)
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Review by Fabafterfifty Lulu’s hair looked terrific throughout Strictly Come Dancing – so I decided to try some of her hair products for myself. I have incredibly difficult hair to manage – it’s extremely fine, very curly and tends to take on a mind of its own- particularly during damp or humid weather. It’s not unusual for me to have to blow dry my hair daily (or even twice a day if I have an (more…)
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Article by Andrew Barton There are women who look terrific with grey hair, resist the hair colour bottle, and still look good. Usually these are women who are genetically blessed with striking eyes and looks, a chic demeanour, fabulous skin and great figures. They would look great whatever their hair colour- but what about those who are less fortunate , and find grey a definite no-no. Well, you can move back to having colour. Grey (more…)
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Article by Andrew Barton Andrew Barton and his expert team at his flagship salon in Covent Garden recommend their top 5 tips for summer. 1. Hair takes a battering in the summer not only from the sun and heat but also from air conditioning leaving hair parched and lacking in moisture. AC is one of the most drying environmental aggressors we live in especially for hair and skin. It’s vital that moisture is replaced in (more…)
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Introducing Andrew Barton I have been lucky enough to meet Andrew Barton on several occasions, and am thrilled that he has offered to share his hair tips on a regular basis with Fabafterfifty readers. Can you make your hair and yourself look younger? Ohh yes you can! Many of you know me as the makeover guru on the hit TV show “10 Years Younger” now exported around the world. The TV show aims to take (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty We asked the ‘First Lady of Colour’, Jo Hansford, what hair tips she could offer on hair colour What advice would you give a lady in her 50s and beyond on colouring her hair to compliment her skin tone and how could she maintain healthy and glossy looking hair post tinting? • Always choose a colour that’s within 2 shades of your natural colour. It may be advisable to start with a semi-permanent colour (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty At 61 Lulu looks great, and in her book she shares with us many of the ‘secrets’ for looking good that she has picked up from the professionals she has worked with along the way. Simple, down to earth tips for looking good and turning back the years! In addition to hair and make up tips, Lulu takes us through her diet and exercise regime, wardrobe rules and how she maintains (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty As well as reading his book I also attended a talk where Andrew spoke about the right hair cut and colour could literally take years off a woman’s appearance, and how the right style could also help us look taller, thinner, and balance out wide hips- I’d like to say ‘yes please’ to all of the above! (although I think my unruly curls would be a challenge even for Andrew’s magic scissors!) (more…)
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Article by Celebrity Stylist Denise McAdam Body-beautiful, bouncy tresses folding on the shoulder are the look you need to achieve. With the help of hairpieces, hair may not be as volumous as when you where young. Strong yet feminine; hair swept up into wonderful chignons for dressing up in the evening. Half up-half down to expose the cheek bones for a strong look, keeping the length soft and romantic Great hair cut and stunning colour (more…)
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Article by Celebrity Stylist Denise McAdam Body-beautiful, bouncy tresses folding on the shoulder are the look you need to achieve. With the help of hairpieces, hair may not be as volumous as when you where young. Strong yet feminine; hair swept up into wonderful chignons for dressing up in the evening. Half up-half down to expose the cheek bones for a strong look, keeping the length soft and romantic. Great hair cut and stunning colour (more…)
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