Last night I attended the launch party of Vixen & Blush's new salon. Their first salon opened in Clapham in 2012 and its huge success has lead to the opening of a new one in Hoxton in early 2014!

At the latter end of 2013 I visited Vixen & Blush in Clapham to have my hair extensions done which were absolutely amazing... in fact looking back I wish I still had them in!
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Following my visit to the salon I received an invite to the opening and just could not resist (especially as they were doing a fabulous prize giveaway!)

The opening was held around the trendy Hoxton Square in a hidden away gem called The Dolls House, run by Adam Towner and Katy Gray Rosewarne. I must admit this venue was just perfect for the salon launch, its quirky rooms offered plenty of space for networking (after all, that is what these events are for), dancing (the DJ was fabulous) and of course enjoying cocktails which were served in cute little bottles labelled Vixen or Blush;

Salon owner Sarah was there to greet guests along with Clapham salon manager Danielle, their gorgeous staff and two lovely models who were the 'Vixen & Blush' of the evening.

By 8pm the place was buzzing wall to wall with an array of people from bloggers to clients to magazine editors who had all come to celebrate the opening of this new fabulous salon.

The models walked around later in the evening distributing the much awaited 'Gold Cards' which held prizes! I was lucky enough to pick out a goody bag which contained some fabulous bits and pieces. Other fabulous prizes included free services in the salon, 20% off salon treatments and even free hair extensions services!

New Salon Location: 194-196 Hoxton Street, Shoreditch, London, N1 5LH
Don't forget Vixen & Blush in Clapham: 593 Wandsworth Road, Clapham, London, SW8 3JD

I have been on a mission to grow my hair for the past year or so. I have tried every product under the sun that promises to help with hair growth and nothing seems to have made a difference!

During the summer I had a fringe cut in, this made me a little happier with my hair but standard me... I got bored with it again!

 

I hadn't really considered having hair extensions as I was so determined to get my own hair to the desired length, however as this seemed to be failing miserably I started to do some research, if I was going to have extensions I wanted the best possible.

 

This is when I came across Vixen & Blush, opened in 2011 by Salon Owner Sarah and run by herself and Danielle, a hairdresser with over 10 years experience, who joined the salon in 2013.

The two of them run the salon day to day meeting clients preparing the hair in house, allowing them to colour match perfectly, making the whole experience carefree and relaxing for every client.

The Russian hair that Vixen & Blush use is the best hair available in the world, imported directly from Russia and never from any factories.

 

I arranged a consultation at the salon to discuss my options. The salon is located in Wandsworth, a stones throw away from busy Clapham. It's elegant décor and shelves stacked high with Moroccan Oil products makes it a hair haven for everyone!!

 

The salon offers two methods of applying the extensions, Micro Rings and Micro Bonding. The Micro Ring method is when small copper ringlets are used to fit the handmade hair to the clients natural hair.

The Micro Bonding method is where the hair is applied to the natural hair using a keratin resin which acts as a glue to bond the extensions to the natural hair.

This was the method I chose to go for. I was then colour matched, my hair is a mixture of bright blonde and beige blonde, when put up next to my hair the colour match was unbelievable! I did not want too much length added to my hair, so Danielle suggested I go for 18" extension which will then be cut into shape one the extensions are in place.
I had mixed feeling of nerves and excitement about having the extensions done, I have seen some really bad ones in my time but Danielle made me feel really relaxed, I left my hairs fate in her hands!

I had half a heads worth of hair installed, Danielle left the underneath and sides clear so I still have the option to wear my hair up (which was one of my worries when originally considering extensions). The whole process took around 3 hours and I could not be happier with the results. Excuse my unmade face in the pictures above!! I Absolutely LOVE my new hair. The colour match is perfect, the cut and length is amazing and most amazing of all, they are so light that I don't even feel like I have them in!

Danielle advised me to leave them in for 2 and half months maximum, and during that time it may need some maintenance. It is so important to look after the extensions, this will make them last longer and also benefit your natural hair in the long run.

For anyone in need of a boost of confidence and a head of beautiful hair, make Vixen & Blush your first point of call.

Vixen & Blush-593 Wandsworth Road, Clapham, SW8 3JD
Contact:  0207 738 8388
Email: hairextensions@vixenandblush.com

For a while now I have been bored of my hair style, mainly due to the fact that it never actually had a style! I have been trying to grow it for what feels like years. I love wearing my hair in a middle parting but due to the weight of my hair it always looked so flat and quite frankly just did not suit the shape of my face. So, over the weekend I decided to make quite a big move and have a fringe cut in and I am so happy with the results!

 

A fringe can be a huge statement and completely change the way you look. I went for quite a light fringe which sits just above my brows and then blended in towards the sides. I have had various comments from friends a family who now cannot imagine me without the fringe. So happy!!

 

A big thank you to the lovely Natalie Heywood for the cut, you are amaze!

New Hair, New Me.