the perfect CUT FOR YOU

THINKING OF A NEW 'DO BUT NEED SOME IDEAS? 

Choose your face-shape, then choose your perfect cut...

OVAL FACE: This classic face shape can pull off any look. Keeping this in mind, use your hairstyle to create an illusion of the perfect oval by balancing out the proportions.

 HEART-SHAPED: The narrowing of the face can be balanced with the extra volume of a layered bob, which tends to flick out at chin level. 

SQUARE FACE: Soften up edges with a style that breaks up the symmetry. Try playing with off-centre partings, graduated layers and big, soft curls. 

ROUND FACE: Soft, feathery cuts will layers coming forward onto the face can look sexy and stylish... and can also slim down a fuller face. 

LONG FACE: A fringe helps to disguise a long forehead, while a chin- or shoulder- length style manages to add volume and broadens the face.

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hair inspiration: THE NEW BOB

LOOKING FOR A NEW CUT THIS YEAR?

This could be it!

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cameron diaz's NEW CUT/COLOUR

LOOKING FOR A NEW CUT AND COLOUR?...

Cameron Diaz's new platinum, cropped bob is the perfect inspiration for the New Year!

hello 2012

 MANA IS BACK FROM HOLIDAYS 

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meet the MANA GIRLS

ROSETTA
SPECIALISES IN: 

colouring, cutting and styling.

FAVE MODELS: 

Kate Moss and Christy Turlington

FAVE DESIGNERS: 

Coco Chanel, Valentino, bassike and Isabel Marant

MUSIC I AM LISTENING TO: 

Asa Beautiful Imperfection
PERSONAL PASSION: 

Art

MONIQUE

SPECIALISES IN: 

colouring, cutting, hair extensions and styling.

FAVE MODEL: 

Eva Mendes

FAVE DESIGNERS: 

Missoni, bassike and Isabel Marant

FAVE MUSIC: 

Berry Mademoiselle

FAVE HAIRSTYLES: 

Natural, unstructured, free-falling hair

FAVE HAIR COLOURS: 

I like achieving a look that is individual to my clients. 

Beautiful fun blondes, hot reds, gorgeous coppers, golds, caramels, yummy chocolate brunettes and soft subtle mid-colours.

FAVE ONLINE SHOPPING SITE: 

NET-O-PORTER.com

NATALIA

SPECIALISES IN: 

colouring, cutting, styling, wedding and hair extensions

FAVE ICON: 

Audrey Hepburn

FAVE DESIGNERS: 

Scanlan & Theodore, bassike, Sass & Bide and Isabel Marant

FAVE HAIR TREND: 

The humble ponytail

FAVE LOOK OF THE MOMENT: 

Rose Byrne's fringe... Jennifer Aniston's not-too-blunt, or an overlayered bob

FAVE ONLINE SHOPPING SITE: 

NET-O-PORTER.com

ALEX
SPECIALISES IN: 
colouring, cutting and styling.

FAVE ICON: 
Brigitte Bardot

FAVE DESIGNERS: 

bassike and Sass & Bide

FAVE HAIR TREND: 

Alexa Chung is one to follow - and the most requested

and short & chic

FAVE LOOK OF THE MOMENT: 

Hair that looks natural fresh glowing, youthful and carefree.

FAVE ONLINE SHOPPING SITE: 

NET-O-PORTER.com

HAIRCARE TIPS: 

To maintain beautiful hair, Alex recommends visiting your stylist every 6 weeks for colour touch ups and a treatment... and have you hair trimmed every 6 - 8 weeks, depending on your style.

JULIE
is one-of-a-kind and keeps the salon - and us - organised!

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{closed for Christmas on & from Dec 24 - re-opens January 3!}

3 low {NO} maintenance CUTS

THREE SUPER-EASY, SUPER-STUNNING STYLES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR SUMMER...
Keira Knightley's is super-easy to style because it actually looks better when it's disheveled — you don't have to worry about making it perfect. To keep it from looking dated or mum-sy, you need to start with a great technical cut, {call to make an appointment at Mana}. For styling, you shouldn't have to do much more than spritz it with some mineral spray to add texture — the rest of the cut will just fall naturally into place.

THERE IS SUCH A THING AS A LONG HAIRSTYLE THAT'S LOW MAINTENANCE...

— layered locks like Gwyneth Paltrow's.
When you create layers, it forces the hair to hang in a certain way, one that adds dimension to the face and requires a minimal amount of manipulation. That means your hair looks polished, even when you don't do much to it. The trick to this cut is to make sure the layers are graduated, but minimal — if there's too much of a length difference between the layers, you get that weird boxy look. As always with long hair, you need to be sure it's in good health, so take good care of your hair and for a quick shine boost, wash your conditioner out with cold water.

THE SHORTER THE HAIR, THE EASIER IT IS TO STYLE...

That's why a pixie cut like Emma Watson's works so well — it's versatile enough that you can play with it to create different looks, but short enough that you don't have to spend tons of time trying to make it behave. This take on a pixie is texturized, so the styling is minimal ~ it’s literally adorable right out of bed. Wash your hair at night, and the next morning it will have dried into a 

sexy, effortless crop.

INSPIRED? 

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hair inspiration: PLATINUM PIXIE

PERFECT FOR SUMMER AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON...

this platinum pixie mixed just the right cocktail of edge and sophistication. 

Before you take the plunge on a super short crop, consider your face shape, hair texture and personality: A pixie works best for someone with hair that’s both straight and fine. If your hair is more unruly, you might want to go a bit longer with a sexy shag or a bob. When your locks are short, work the rest of your features like Ashlee Simpson does, show off your shoulders and décolleté and finish off your look with sultry eye makeup and dangly earrings.

Inspired?

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hair inspiration: THE LOB

THE LONGER BOB ~ OR THE 'LOB' IS A MAJOR TREND AT THE MOMENT & {EVEN BETTER} IT''S FLATTERING ON JUST ABOUT EVERYONE...

And it's easy to style: Prep damp hair with a silicone serum before blow-drying to work out any kinks. If your hair is thick or unruly, add a drop of hair oil to your conditioner and smooth over with a flat iron for that high wattage shine.

Liking the LOB? Call Mana 8919 0146 to make an appointment

celebrity SHORT CUTS

THINKING OF HAIR YOUR HAIR CUT SHORT FOR SUMMER?

Here's some celeb 'short hair' inspiration...

Cate Blanchett's style is a classic shape, but what makes it feel new are the rounded layers that impart a soft, swingy quality.  This cut softens the jawline but accentuates a round face, and it works whether hair is straight or curly—just not too thick.

Evan Rachel Wood's cut is short above her ears, with choppy layers that go from her bangs to her nape. Cut squarely at the sides and back, the layers on top are razored, which softens this look when tousled with wax. This works if hair is fine to medium and wavy or straight, but looks rounded if it's curly.

Halle Berry's cut is a modernized version of a pixie - it's squarer on the sides and longer on top. It's also cut at random so the layers all vary in length which softens her cheekbones and brings out her eyes.

 It's perfect for wavy, curly, or coarse hair—any thinner can look too spiky.

Ashlee Simpson's cut is layered pixie cut to the shape of the head, leaving length at the forehead, nape of the neck, and sides. She has a heart-shaped face, so keeping the hair a little  longer and adding side-swept bangs balances her jawline.

{Source: Allure}

signs you NEED A HAIRCUT

IF YOU'RE TOSSING UP WHETHER TO GET YOUR HAIR CUT OR NOT... 

here are some signs that may help you make your decision to pick up the phone and make a booking:

* Your hairstylist cut layers the last time you got your hair cut, and now your hair is nearing one length.

* You've had the exact same length for the past five years. To ensure your dead ends are gone, get a few centimetres chopped.

* Your hair is looking thinner. The longer fine hair grows, the thinner it looks. A shorter cut can give you the appearance of thicker, healthier hair.

* It takes you longer than usual to style your hair. When it never turns out the way you hoped, your cut is getting too long.

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return of the 60's BOB

MODEL ARIZONA MUSE HAS BOUGHT BACK THE BOB...

and it's very 60's revival...

To get the look: all it takes is a great cut*, some volume, a teased crown, and a simple bobby pin to hold the fringe aside.

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short CHANGE

IF YOU'VE BEEN TOYING WITH THE IDEA OF CUTTING YOUR HAIR SHORT, 

here’s a few things to consider before you go for the chop...

1. Think about it; sleep on it; and think about it some more - don’t ever let stress or a pushy hairdresser make you cut your hair when you’re not entirely sure about it.

2. Have a consultation with your hairdresser - that way there’s no risk, no pressure and no cost. Take a few pictures of your dream style and tell your hairdresser what you want from the new cut, like if you wish it to be low maintenance.

3. When you make the final decision, don’t look. When your hairdresser starts the big chop, ask to face away from the mirror - it will help you to stop freaking out.

4. Revel in your new sexy look - and if you think you’ve made a huge mistake, just keep reminding yourself that it will grow back, thicker and healthier.

hair trend: CURVED FRINGE

HAVING A SLIGHTLY CURVED/CURLED FRINGE...

is a softer and easier way to wear your hair rather than the dead straight blunt fringe. 

To DIY: Use a flat iron and give a little bend by curving the iron right at the bottom.

INSIDER TRICK: If your fringe is getting in your eyes and it's a coupla weeks til your next appointment - giving it a slight bend will help extend your look in between trims.

short CHANGE

IF YOU'VE BEEN TOYING WITH THE IDEA OF CUTTING YOUR HAIR SHORT,

here are a few things to consider before you 

go for the chop...

1. Think about it; sleep on it; and think about it some more - don’t ever let stress or a pushy hairdresser make you cut your hair when you’re not entirely sure about it.

2. Have a consultation with your hairdresser - that way there’s no risk, no pressure and no cost. Take a few pictures of your dream style and tell your hairdresser what you want from the new cut, like if you wish it to be low maintenance.

3. When you make the final decision, don’t look. When your hairdresser starts the big chop, ask to face away from the mirror - it will help you to stop freaking out.

4. Revel in your new look - and if you think you’ve made a huge mistake, just keep reminding yourself that it will grow back, thicker and healthier.

Want to make an appointment?

Call Mana 02. 8919 0146

signs you NEED A HAIRCUT

IF YOU'RE TOSSING UP WHETHER TO GET YOUR HAIR CUT OR NOT... 

here are some signs that may help you make your decision to
pick up the phone and make a booking {with Mana}:

* Your hairstylist cut layers the last time you got your hair cut, and now your hair is nearing one length.

* You've had the exact same length for the past five years. To ensure your dead ends are gone, get a few centimetres chopped.

* Your hair is looking thinner. The longer fine hair grows, the thinner it looks. A shorter cut can give you the appearance of thicker, healthier hair.

* It takes you longer than usual to style your hair. When it never turns out the way you hoped, your cut is getting too long.

hair INSPIRATION

LOOKING FOR A NEW STYLE FOR WINTER...

we're loving this low-maintenance high-compliment style...

Call us on 8919 0146 to book in to copy-cat this style - or any new cut / colour / style you have in mind!

copy her HAIR: ALEXA CHUNG

ALEXA'S HAIR IS A VARIATION ON A CLASSIC BOB... 

- it's not too done and not too messy. Any girl can wear it - it's very accessible.

It's a bit Nineties with the grown-out fringe and centre-parting. There's a Seventies feeling too but it's not really Seventies. It's kind of like when you are a little girl and you get your first haircut.

Want to copy-cat Alexa's hair?

Ask your hairdresser to do a classic bob but make sure they chop into it loads. Then use curling irons to tong random bits. It's just a simple cut that's very feminine
and low-maintenance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION - or to book an appointment

to get an 'Alexa' cut, call Mana 02 8919 0146
{Source: Vogue UK}