This Spring/Summer season has not blessed us Sydney locals with the usual non-stop hot summer days and beautiful sultry summer nights. Instead humidity and rainy days seem to be the norm, with only the occasional burst of sunshine. The party season comes rain or shine and we should not let the weather get in the way of our love of fashion and frivolity. Here are some tips about how we can adapt the current makeup trends and incorporate them into our makeup repertoire to make us feel fresh and modern…..
No Sticky Make Up Here Honey!
January 25, 2012 By
Sydney can become quite humid and if you’re like me, the feeling of having make up slide down my face like wet-paint is a really uncomfortable experience. So here are some minimal, quick and effective ways to wear make up through the heat…..
Top Tips For Women With Curly Hair
December 23, 2011 By
A long time client offered to write a story about her experience with curly hair and having it looked after by Lily Jackson Hair and Makeup. It’s great to be loved by your clients! [Read more...]
Case Study – Switch To Paraben & Sulfate Free
December 20, 2011 By
It is our general observation that hair and scalp health improves when we move clients onto professional ranges that are paraben and sulphate free.
Here’s a case study about a 48 year old male client.
PROBLEM: A male client came in complaining of excessive dandruff and flaky scalp. He is recovering from cancer and takes very good care of his health. His hair has thinned on top considerably but he is not bald and this has occurred as a result of a genetic issue rather than any medication or cancer treatments. I asked him about his hair care regime and he indicated that he only used an “organic” shampoo from the health food shop. [Read more...]
How to blowdry the perfect fringe
November 9, 2011 By
A fringe is a great way to create interest in a haircut. Can a fringe look bad? Our stylists answer without a second thought – YES! Fringes can look boring, lank and unflattering but a quick, easy but great blowdry will solve that. [Read more...]
Sulfate & Paraben Free Haircare Part 2
October 21, 2011 By
If you haven’t read Part 1 then go this link Sulfate & Paraben Free Haircare Part 1
Parabens are not the only chemicals we need to be aware of and need to avoid when it comes to our hair products and many other cosmetics. Sulfates are another chemical we would benefit from avoiding. [Read more...]
Sulfate & Paraben Free Haircare Part 1
October 13, 2011 By
NASTIES IN YOUR HAIR PRODUCTS
The western world is increasingly becoming attuned to making healthy lifestyle and food choices and with it people are looking for more natural products to complement this shift. One key way we can look after ourselves is to minimise or eliminate harsh chemicals.
In the words of one politician to another.“The cosmetic industry has borrowed a page from the playbook of the Tobacco industry by putting profits ahead of public health.”
I’m sure it didn’t start out being so sinister, but at some point our health stopped being more important than product sales and profits. As consumers we’ve exhibited a lack of awareness and paid little attention to the ingredients of the cosmetics we use on our body. Just because water rolls off our skin, we think our skin is protecting us right? Well not really. The reality is our skin is often a carrier, not a barrier. Our skin breathes and is a permeable barrier, not impermeable. Toxins, can be absorbed through our skin and enter our bloodstream and tissues.
SHORT HAIRSTYLES FOR WOMEN – The Bob – Part 2
September 16, 2011 By
If you haven’t read Part 1 then go to this link. SHORT HAIRSTYLES FOR WOMEN-The Bob-Part 1
How do you keep the shoulder length bob interesting?
SHORT HAIRSTYLES FOR WOMEN – The Bob – Part 1
September 16, 2011 By
Don’t call me Bob!
If you’re looking to update your hairstyle and scared of going shorter, the short hairstyle for women affectionately known as The Bob might be a great option.
But the prospect of The Bob has been sufficient to strike fear in the hearts of women. Many clients coming to Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup Sydney are looking for a change- “Do anything” they say, “but don’t give me a bob.” By this they mean the one length hairstyle, with or without a fringe, that falls anywhere between the chin and shoulder. [Read more...]
Our Space
September 1, 2011 By
Set in the heart of Darlinghurst, one of Sydney’s oldest and most eclectic suburbs which is always attracting excited locals and visitors. We are right amongst the edge and style of theatrical colour schemes, [Read more...]