It may seem like such a trivial thing but shampooing your hair correctly can make the difference between hair that shines and hair that just hangs there.

In the first of our video blogs, Dom explains the  insider secrets to a good shampoo.

Are you on Facebook?

I’ve just read a startling statistic that suggests that more than 1 in 3 people in the UK are on Facebook, which is really quite incredible.

Migele Experience has had our Facebook page up and running for a couple of months now and therefore we are relative newcomers yet we’ve established a fairly impressive number of fans considering we have never publicised the page at all.

I suppose that it demonstrates the power of the system.

If I’m really honest I struggled to figure out how it would help our customers. Sure we could show our gallery of pictures. Yes we could get to hear some nice things about our stylists. Yes we could share our latest news.

But is that enough?

We have spent a considerable amount of time looking at how we can extend the Migele Experience to Facebook and we believe we’ve found a way.

Not only are we going to promote exclusive offers to our Facebook fans, we’re also looking at providing hair care and styling tips.

Real hairstyles for real people

But the most exciting feature of our Fans page will be our transformations section where we’ll be showing how real people have transformed their look by changing their hair style.

And best of all, we’ll be selecting one Facebook fan who will receive a FREE transformation session with yours truly.

So what are you waiting for?

Get onto Facebook now and become a fan. Then tell all your family and friends about the Migele Experience Transformation promotion and urge them to sign up as a fan.

Here’s to looking great

Kerastase are renowned for cutting edge technology, expert diagonosis, service excellence and iconic products.

Each product is the result of years of research from the Recherche Avancee L’Oreal to create the most innovative haircare formulations.

The sensual textures and distinctive fragrances offer clients an unforgettable experience, in the salon and at home.

In 2010, Kerastase and Migele Experience will showcase some of the brands iconic products, such as Ciment Thermique this month, by focusing on the technological excellence and the outstanding results the products provide for you, our clients.

The first haircare icon focus is on Ciment Thermique, which has been a star since it’s launch in 2007.

The first heat activated reconstructing milk for weakened hair is ultra effective thanks to triple action technology: it reinforces, protects and tames the hair with heat styling.

The hair recovers strength and is left supple and easy to style.

“ Would you iron your favourite silk blouse with an iron at the hottest setting? That’s why you must protect your hair against heat from electrical hair styling tools”

Please ask for Ciment Thermique on your next salon visit and experience the difference it makes.

Ciment Thermique £ 17.90

I’m not going to go into the scientific explanation of why Aminexil is so effective, it’s interesting, it’s convincing but I want to give you strong reasons why you should INVEST in the best anti hair loss treatment on the market today.

There’s never been a better time to try this product not only because they’ve improved the formula of a product range that was already very effective but because Kerastase want to make it as easy as possible for you to sample the benefits of this  BREAKTHROUGH  solution to hair loss.

This is what they’re offering:

Buy a box of Aminiexil GL M which will give you a daily application for a 6 week period at the suggested retail price of £110 and you will receive:

Stimuliste – a daily treatment spray that helps maintain the density of thinning hair. Normally priced £39.90

You’ll use Stimuliste after your initial 6 week treatment to enhance and maintain the new hair growth that you will very probably experience AND also a bottle of Bain Prevention GL- the densifying hair bath which provides tone and body to fine, thinning hair. Normally priced £14.30

What is Absolutely Fantastic is that if you are a man or woman who suffers from thinning hair and you want to treat this problem with one of the most effective treatments available then this is an offer you shouldn’t refuse because both of these products would normally cost a total of £54 .20 but when you purchase the Aminexil GL M you will receive these 2 great products ABSOLUTELY FREE!

So if YOU or a relative, partner or friend suffers from thinning hair then I urge you to take advantage of this VERY UNIQUE OFFER.

Please call into any of our 2 Migele Experience salons for a FREE consultation at:
Whytehouse Avenue, Kirkcaldy
Or 7-11 Tolbooth Street, Kirkcaldy

Thank You

Dom.
Your personal Hair Expert

Product: Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Smoothing Shampoo, Smoothing Conditioner and Defining Cream
Tester: Kate Shannon

Verdict: My fine, wavy hair needs a bit of help to form sensible looking curls and I found this range of products did the trick. The shampoo and conditioner are both lovely and left my hair feeling soft and manageable, while the defining cream helped to keep my hair looking curly throughout the day.

They smelled great too.

I believe these products would be equally as successful on really curly hair and there are lots of other products in the range if your hair is thicker or dry.

Mark out of five: 5

If you have used the Bumble and bumble curl conscious range we would love to hear your views and comments

In my last blog I explained how having a shower at the gym opened up a whole train of thought about how products can make you feel good, but when I say that I mean only certain types of products. 

Well, this morning at the gym I brought in a small travel size of Bumble and bumble tonic shampoo that I’d promised to Jamie, one of the guys that goes to the gym, following a conversation we had about my  blog about shower gels.

Anyway I gave him the shampoo and he used it there and then when having his shower. It was quite amazing the reaction that he gave me because he immediately said his hair felt so much better plus he loved the smell. I then started to give him some advice on how to get the very best out of your shampoo. MAXIMUM WATER , MINIMUM SHAMPOO.

That’s what most people do wrong they don’t wet their hair enough and then have to use too much shampoo to achieve a lather, so my advice is spend plenty time soaking the hair, drench it in water so that every inch of it is soaking wet then add a little shampoo and WORK FOR THE LATHER  that way you use less shampoo, get more lather but very importantly you’ll give yourself the best shampoo you’ve ever had every single time!

I then reminded Jamie about what happens if you use inferior shampoo.You see cheap shampoos are cheap because they have a soap base or, to get technical, a sodium lauryl sulphate base. This STRIPS the hair of it’s natural oils as well as dirt and grime, this results in rough feeling hair, flyaway and full of static and oftentimes a dry flaky scalp.

In order to minimise the negative effects, silicone is added but the most inferior available because manufacturing costs have to be kept to a minimum. In a low quality silicone the molecule is so large it adheres to the hair shaft but is reluctant to leave so the result is that when you first use it you will witness a great shine for the first two to three shampoos then slowly but surely you will experience a build up of silicone which will have certain tell tale signs such as dullness, rough to touch, difficult to style, taking longer to dry,whilst a great shampoo with a larger manufacturing budget will have a sodium laureth sulphate base which cleanses more thoroughly but more gently much the same way that a cleanser versus a soap does.     

Funny how simple things get you thinking.

Yesterday morning, as normal, I was having a shower at the gym after a great workout.

Now normally if I was having a shower at home I’d use a soap but it has to be a quality brand, something that smacks of luxury, something that feels good, smells good, works and is easy to use, Clinique, Joe Malone, Liz Earle. Okay I admit it, I’m a product junkie. But I’m absolutely bald so it’s some time since I’ve had the buzz of buying and using hair products, on myself at least.( bumble and bumble seaweed when I have a 12 o’clock scalp shadow)

Anyway I’d been to Boots buying some razor blades; unfortunately razor blades are a bit like toothpastes you don’t get the same buzz that you get from buying perfume, after shave or great products for your hair or skin.

Whilst making my buying decision I thought soap’s a hassle at the gym, a bit messy.  I reckon I need a shower gel. I tried to look for the best gel, the most concentrated, maybe even the most expensive. But guess what? They didn’t have anything that fitted the bill so I bought the best of a bad lot.

I didn’t get any positive feelings, I didn’t look forward to the first time I’d use it, as you do with a styling product or a perfume.

Buying that shower gel wouldn’t satisfy the urges of a shopaholic but it might serve the purpose. It would be interesting to see how it would perform.

What was I looking for in a shower gel?  I wanted something that has a sensation, that would make me feel clean and refreshed and it had to smell good. I suppose something that produced lots of lather yet was concentrated. That must be my criteria for a great shower gel.

I was disappointed when I discovered that I needed lots of product to get a little lather. The fragrance was nonexistent and therefore no great feelings, I wish I’d never bought it!

I caught myself having these thoughts and feelings because it made me wonder how our clients, YOU would feel when buying shampoos and styling products.

In the course of a day I want to experience as many positive feelings and thoughts as is humanely possible and if having great products is one of them then why not?

My clients give me feedback on products every single day and tell me that they love using products or it’s got a great fragrance or “it gives my hair lots of body” or “my hair’s so much easier when I use that.”

That’s what great products do they make life easier, there less expensive in the long run, they give pleasure, make us feel good and are state of the art.

The very best available, surely that’s what we should have and nothing less!

At the end of the day there are two reasons that people buy hair products from a chemist or supermarket:
1 That’s where they’ve always bought it.
 2 That’s where you can buy cheaper products.

Not a good enough reason for me particularly when I miss out on the more important benefits.

Ask your stylist for a hair and scalp analysis and prescription on your next visit, you’ll be really glad you did.       

Your hair’s long and your dying to grow it longer yet your hairdresser says, “ You must have it cut every 6 weeks.”

“Is that simply because they want me to return to spend more money? It just doesn’t make sense to me………” You think to yourself.

Well, here’s the reason.

Hair at any length should be cut every six weeks because hair grows on average half an inch a month however whilst some hair grows some rest and eventually some fall out. That could take anything from three to seven years for that whole cycle to evolve.

This means that your hair after four weeks can have a difference of half an inch between each hair, more after six weeks. That results in straggly ends, but it has a different effect depending what type of hair and what style or length you have.

In truth someone who has long shoulder length hair could comfortably stretch to eight weeks (but definitely no longer) because they may not see any change in volume or styling behaviour but leave it longer then the wear and tear aspects kick in.

Are you flat ironing your hair on a daily basis? If you are, you have to get those wasted ends manicured at the very least, giving your hair more weight at the ends, which is vital particularly if you have fine hair plus it will condition by removing split and worn ends.( read ‘Frying Tonight in our blog archive)

The fact is that if you don’t and you leave it longer then there will have to be more cut off on your return, because the difference in lengths will be greater therefore the ends will be stragglier and yes you’ll have longer hair, but surely you want longer hair with real quality and abundance and shine.

If your hair depends on layers to give it volume and texture then you must have it cut every six weeks because your hair will start to get flatter and limp and will prove to be harder to work with.

On a final note having your hair cut every six weeks will ensure that your hair always look good and healthy plus it will be easier to style.

After all you don’t wait till your face gets dirty before washing it !

At Migele Experience we have prices to suit every budget from £50 to £24 and if you ask for a META student then you’ll pay as little as an unbelievable £10.

You’ve no excuse! Have a precision haircut every six weeks and ensure that you stay looking and feeling great

I’ve found that most clients don’t know what treatments are or what they can do for you.

It’s our fault really because sometimes we find it difficult to explain things without getting overly technical. So let me have a go now.

Treatments are solutions to issues you may be having with your hair.   These issues may be the colour fading quickly, a lack of shine, a lack of volume, hair breaking, to name but a few. Equally they could be scalp related causing greasy hair or a flaking scalp.

Quite simply, if you receive the correct treatment you will enjoy the ultimate hair condition.

But to understand how you would benefit from a treatment we must carry out an in depth consultation that includes a scalp and hair analysis as well as a discussion about your hair frustrations.

You see all of us have particular scalp and hair problems. In my experience very few clients when asked how their hair and scalp was, have said it was PERFECT.

Most clients have at least one problem, which requires attention. And I have yet to come across a problem that cannot be resolved by a treatment.

My wife actually has a treatment twice a week. The benefits she enjoys are that her colour lasts longer, it gives her a shine that she cannot achieve any other way and it gives a great boost in volume. As an extra bonus, she also finds that her hair is much easier to comb through.

But let’s take a minute to think about the rigours your hair is subjected to. Most people put some form of styling product in their hair. Everyone’s hair is subjected to our challenging weather conditions and if you’re lucky also enjoy a holiday or two abroad. Some people enjoy physical exercise be it sports, a workout at the gym or a swim in the pool.

And let’s not forget that if your hair is shoulder length or longer, the mid lengths and ends have been around for a year or more so it seems only right that you give them some extra attention.

A TREATMENT will provide that extra attention whether it’s a scalp or hair problem.

In fact many of our clients have dual treatments either for the scalp and hair or for the inside and outside of the hair. If you’ve ever experienced one of these you would be in no doubt whatsoever that the results are absolutely fantastic and you’ll feel fantastic

Once you’ve experienced the benefits of a great treatment and you enjoy what will virtually seem like a new head of hair, then you will introduce treatments as part of your hair care routine.

And another thing is that the benefits from many treatments remain for up to 5 washes, depending on the condition of your hair, that means there’s no need to condition for the next 4 to 5 shampoos which means they are very cost effective as well.

So next time you visit the salon treat yourself to a treatment. In fact if you’ve never had one then mention this blog and we’ll give you one FREE.  

If you are one of the many clients that enjoy a treatment, why not drop me a line and tell me what you think

Hasn’t colour changed so much over the last few years? It used to be that when someone had their hair coloured it was very obvious, for instance many women would choose to have streaks, which were the lightest of blonde pieces. Achieved by pulling these pieces through a rubber cap resembling a bathing hat.Not only was it painful, almost as if each hair was being plucked out, but it wasn’t very flattering or comfortable.

Sitting wearing a cap, which in fact had to be skin tight to ensure the process was successful.

The results weren’t always the best. Usually they were applied to hair which was really too dark for the process creating a result which resembled a tiger.

Thank God these days are gone, products have improved dramatically as have the results.

Anyone who chooses to have their hair coloured today will find that many salons out there are specialists and you really can look ten years younger with expert colour.

The actual colour service has become an enjoyable experience. Those horrible streaks have been replaced by highlights, which can be so varied in the results that can be achieved.

You can have highlights, which are subtle and simply add shine or something more dramatic.

The shade chosen should suit your natural colour and your skin tones, after all you would choose curtains that match your wallpaper, but the colours chosen should also match your personality.

Colour is make up for your hair and when you choose hairdressers who really understand colour and are EXPERTS it’s amazing how much better you can look and feel.

All our stylists are trained to provide expert advice on the right hair colour for you however we also have Helena and Amber who have taken the colour service to the next level by completing a Degree Course in colour.

This extensive course has provided them with the knowledge and experience to achieve amazing results and not only are they passing this experience on to the entire team, they are also helping clients to get the looks they have always wanted.

If you are thinking about colour for the first time, why not take advantage of our superb colour virgin’s offer where you can save up to £10 off your first colour service.

Call us now on 01592 201212 and ask for our Colour Virgin offer