update your HAIR COLOUR for winter

SUPER-LIGHT HIGHLIGHTS THAT LOOK PERFECT IN SUMMER

can highlight the wrong things in the winter—like an ashy, palid complexion. The same thing if your hair is too-dark...

Never fear, here's how winterize your hair colour:

If you're blonde, go more golden and less beige, and ask your colourist to weave both highlights and lowlights throughout your hair for a warmer look.

Light brunettes should consider deepening their hair to a warm chestnut colour; dark brunettes, a deep chocolate hue. For both, be sure to ask your colourist for a multidimensional look. If you want highlights, ask for face-framing balayage ones—these hand-painted pieces tend to look more natural on dark hair than do foil streaks.

Amp up red hair with a copper or deep auburn tone—anything but bluish or burgundy, which looks fake. Because red fades quickly, top the colour with a clear glaze to seal it.

Don't go more than two shades lighter or darker—dramatic shades can look severe against pale winter skin.

Call Mana 02. 8919 0146 to make an appointment to update your hair

tips for A BADLY BEHAVED FRINGE

SOMETIME A FRINGE {OR BANGS} CAN HAVE A MIND OF IT'S OWN ~

here's how to get it back under control...

 1. Get ‘em while they’re wet. You have to blow dry your bangs straight out of the shower! It’s a must. The minute they start drying on their own, you’re no longer the boss. Dry them, then get dressed, then come back and finish your hair. 

 2. Dry shampoo before your bangs get dirty. After you blow your hair out, or even if you’re an air-dryer, blast them with a little dry shampoo while they’re freshly clean. This way, the oils never even get a chance to come out and flatten or cause separation. 

 3. If you blow dry, direct bangs the opposite way you want them to go first. Then blow them to your normal side. This keeps them from laying too flat on your forehead. If you like to wear them straight down, brush them to the left and to the right while blow drying, then blow and brush them straight down. That will help control any annoying cowlicks. 

 4. Go easy on product. It’s best to stick to dry shampoo and maybe a little hairspray when dealing with bangs (unless you have really curly hair and you need a straightening product). The more product you use, the more product gets on your forehead and can often cause break-outs. Eek! 

 5. Lightly flat iron a small top layer of your fringe for shine and smoothness. Don’t flat iron all of the hair because it can get stringy. Just doing the little bit on top allows your bangs to look full, but stay smooth.

hair trend: THE INDIE FRINGE

WHAT DISTINGUISHES ONE FRINGE FROM ANOTHER HAS A LOT TO DO WITH ATTITUDE...

and getting the perfect cut!

In 2012 there are several ways to wear your fringe and the Indie fringe is one of the big trends. Messy, scruffy even if you will, but in that devil-may-care way that looks like you’ve perpetually just rolled out of bed. It’s youthful, carefree with a grungy edge. 

Here's how to wear and style the Indie Fringe...

* This style works best if your hair is straight, or a bit wavy.

* Slight waves can add to the tousle of the look, but anything more will require regular straightening, so only make the cut if you’re prepared to spend time styling it.

* The thicker the fringe the better. If your hair is thin consider that the fringe will have to be quite deep (i.e. start from far back on the crown) in order to achieve thickness.

* Don’t go for wispy layers – as with fringes generally in 2012, a blunt cut is best.

* Length-wise you want below the eyebrows or just sweeping the eyes. The rest of the hair can be bobbed or long – the key is just to keep it relatively straight but tousled.

* Use a texturising product to get that messy effect even on cleanly washed hair.

* For a styling variation messily curtain the hair from the centre sweeping out.

To make an appointment to get yourself an Indie Fringe, 

call Mana 02. 8919 0146

happy WEEKEND

HAPPY WEEKEND...

love 

the Mana girls

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top 5 HAIR TIPS by MONIQUE

MONIQUE @ MANA SHARE HER TOP TIPS FOR SHINY, HEALTHY HAIR...

1. Wash your hair twice using a good quality shampoo. The first wash is to rid the hair of dirt and grime, the second is to allow the shampoo's ingredients to penetrate the hair.

2. Squeeze the hair get rid of as much water, then condition from mid-lengths to ends. Comb conditioner through, leave for a few minutes and rinse with cool water.

3. Give your hair a 10-20 minute treatment once a week. If you can, sit in the sun as the heat will help the treatment work better.

4. Have your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks to help prevent split ends. If you have short hair, every 4 weeks.

5. Eat well, it has a big impact on your hair. Include lots of fruit, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil in your diet.

To make an appointment with Monique, call 8919 0146

jewellery by ALEX

EARRINGS BY ALEX

available now at Mana...

Call 8919 0146 for more details

mana INTERIOR INSPIRATION

WE ARE LOVING THIS HOME THAT BELONG TO

interior designer, Sarah Davidson...

Especially the pale yellow roses, glittering amethyst, elegantly carved pillars and rich herringbone floors! X

happy WEEKEND

HAPPY WEEKEND

love 

the Mana girls

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volume TRICK

TO GET VOLUPTUOUS HAIR... 

rub a thickening lotion into wet hair, twist between six and eight French braids... 

take them out when dry and brush through with your fingers.

Too easy!

hair inspiration: WEDDINGS

UPDO HAIR INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING...

Need more inspiration or a stylist to do you hair for your big day?

 Call Mana 02.8919 0146 to make a consultation appointment

happy WEEKEND

HAPPY WEEKEND...

love 

the Mana girls!

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happy WEEKEND

WISHING YOU A MAGICAL WEEKEND...

love 

the Mana girls

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hair inspiration: ALEXA CHUNG

WE LOVE ALEXA ~ AND HER HAIR...
There are 3 key elements to creating Alexa’s look: colour, cut and simply styling, here's how to her look:

 STEP ONE: COLOUR Alexa may have been one of the first A-List celebs to adopt the highly popular balayage look.
For a subtle look just like Alexa opt for a shade that is 2-3 shades lighter than your natural hair colour. 

 STEP TWO: CUT Want to nail Alexa’s style? Then it is time to cut your hair! Alexa’s signature chin length hair is accompanied by her trademark centre part and softly layered shaggy bob. The fringe accentuates her eyes and finishes the look perfectly. Ask your stylist to look at your face shape and structure to advise you on what length bob and fringe would best suit your personal features.

 STEP THREE: STYLE Step 1. To recreate Alexa’s signature casually messy do wrap the middle lengths of your hair around a curling wand, ensuring you leave the ends free. Hold the hair around the wand for 5 seconds before releasing. Step 2. Continue this step with the rest of your hair, sectioning hair randomly and without any consistency regarding section thicknesses. Step 3. When you have lightly curled all of your hair (remember you are avoiding the roots and the ends) lightly run your fingers through your hair to mess up the finished look.
  Step 4. Spray a light spritz of hairspray over your tresses to lock this style into place. 

salon SLEEKNESS

WANT SUPER SLEEK HAIR? 

HERE ARE OUR STEPS TO BLOW-DRY LIKE A PRO... 

* Apply a twenty cent sized dollop of straightening balm to clean, wet hair before you start to towel dry. The excess water will help distribute the balm evenly and prevent product overload. 

* Blot hair dry with towel to avoid damaging the hair shaft. 

* Detangle locks with a wide-tooth comb – starting at the ends and working up to the roots to avoid any knots damaging your hair. 

* Blow-dry hair haphazardly until it’s at least 80 percent dry. Sopping wet hair takes too long to blow dry - and won’t hold your style. 

* Separate your hair into small, workable sections, then use your brush to pull each section taut as you dry it completely starting from your roots working your way to the ends. Always aim the dryer down the hair shaft - it helps the hair cuticle lie flat which is the trick to sleek hair. 

* Once dry, blast your hair with cool air to seal the cuticles, then spritz lightly with shine spray.

To make an appointment for a salon blow-dry, 

call Mana 8919 0146

happy WEEKEND

WISHING YOU THE HAPPIEST WEEKEND...

love the Mana girls

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bridal hair INSPIRATION

{Source: The Beauty Department}

FOR MORE BRIDAL HAIR IDEAS

call Mana 02. 8919 0146 to make an appointment

fashion week trend: THE WRAP PONYTAIL

ANOTHER EASY-TO-COPY TREND FROM FASHION WEEK ~

the 'wrap ponytail' which debuted at Tracey Reese's Fall 2012 show just recently... 

 Here are tips to recreate these ponies from the runway: 

 1. Apply a root-boost spray and mousse, then rough-dry hair for tons of texture. 

 2. Back-comb your roots to add lift and set with hairspray. 

 3. Curl random sections with a small (1 3/4-inch) curling iron, leaving the ends straight. Mist lightly with dry shampoo to give hair a matte finish. 

 4. Gather a small centre section and fasten at your nape into a low ponytail. 

 5. Take the remaining hair and twist both sides back and fasten with hairpins into a low ponytail, wrapping the base of the pony with hair. 

 6. Leave face-framing strands loose and tuck some behind your ears for a messy, touchable look.

Perfect for every day or for a special occasion, like a wedding!

happy WEEKEND

HAPPY WEEKEND...

love the Mana girls

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colour inspiration: ALEXA'S OMBRE HIGHLIGHTS

WE'RE LOVING ALEXA'S COLOUR... 

 At the ELLE Style Awards in London, she showed off her pitch-perfect, ombre highlights. The colour melts seamlessly from her warm brown bangs to her caramel tips. Her strands' soft, bouncy but still slightly undone texture compliments the look. 

If you’re considering ombre highlights, take your cue from Chung and keep the flow organic: Avoid a drastic shift in color halfway down the hair shaft. The great thing about this style is its surprisingly low maintenance—root touch-ups are few and far between.

Want colour like Alexa? Call Mana 8919 0146 to make an appointment!

happy WEEKEND

WISHING YOU A 'BEAUTY-FULL' WEEKEND

love the Mana girls

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