Hair Envy: Dawn Porter

The shine, the cut and the colour. Dawn Porter has some great hair. I love the woman, and think she's pretty fabulous - but it's hair that's got me envious.

Also, can we talk about how bloody great this outfit is. LOVE!

If you are thinking of going short like Dawn. Remember to think about the following...

• Can you give time to style? Shorter hair isn't always more manageable. Whereas longer hair can be chucked up in a ponytail, short hair can stick out and generally be a pain - have you got time in the morning to straighten/curl/blowdry?
• Will it suit? Check your face shape and find out of the style will suit you. Think about the texture of your hair as dependent on how thick or thin your hair is will determine how the style sits. 

Giveaway: KeraFiber Hair Bundle

I used to colour my hair a lot and not really look after it, and it wasn't until I realised I could visibly see my scalp I started to panic. Products that offer help with the appearance of thinning hair have often been marketed towards men, however as companies realise women also suffer from thinning hair through damage, stress and illness more have appeared ready to offer a helping hand. KeraFiber is a simple solution to thinning hair, using 100% All-Natural organic keratin protein.

The hair fibers combined with static electricity will mean there won't be any embarrassing moments, as they'll bond and hold to the hair all day and night. You simply tap, shake or sprinkle over dry hair to thinning areas you are conscious of. A quick spritz of the KeraFiber Hold Spray will ensure you get the best results. To remove you simply wash your hair - KeraFiber also have a thickening shampoo and conditioner (Free of Silicone oil, Sulfates, Parabens, Mineral oil, Ethylene oxide, and Phosphate)

I've been using the KeraFiber Hair Building Fibers in medium brown (available in nine colours) and have been very impressed at the fact the product doesn't leave hair feeling sticky as some volumising ranges can, and how it really helped make my hair look thicker and fuller. It's also fantastic when used as a texturising powder or dry shampoo as it helped me leave my hair another day without washing when applied.

It's definitely worth checking out the website for the reviews and testimonials along with some great before and after pictures. So, the giveaway part? I'm giving one lucky reader the chance to win a KeraFiber bundle worth £56, containing shampoo, conditioner, hold spray and a 28g bottle of fibers. 

Get entering and Good Luck!
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Salon: Jones and Payne, Shoreditch

I wondered slightly blurry eyes into the Shoreditch Jones and Payne salon ready for a hair freshen up. I haven't coloured my hair in two years and the style is just a bit 'meh'. As you all know I've been growing my hair, and it's finally getting to the stage where I love the length so I was hoping Jones and Payne could help style me up.

First up the salon is beautiful. I love the combination of old meets new, with exposed brick and antique style furniture mixed with clean fresh modern pieces. The salon is split over two floors with nicely spaced stations and reception on the first floor, then downstairs you have a few more stations and the basins. Complete with massaging chairs. Lush.

My stylist Alex, gave a great consult and helped me decide on a fringe (that looked grown out) along with lightening up my ends and leaving my hair as natural looking as possible. Whilst I'd love mermaid blues I think I'd end up sulking and struggling to maintain. He took sections of hair mid length and ends, and bleached, which was then toned to remove any brassy elements. The cut was a trim to the ends, and of course the fringe. And I love it. Easy to style, and I can still wear up, or with glasses. If you are in need of a style up, or just a wash and blowdry I'd definitely recommend Jones and Payne (why not pop over to the St Martins Lane salon if that's closer)
*I received the salon services complimentary, this is no way affected my opinion - and I tipped Alex I was that pleasd!