We’re excited to welcome Stacy Odwell to our salon team.  Stacy is a natural extensions specialist and her brand of unique hand-tied extensions has gained her a celebrity clientele. From today Stacy will be in our Esher salon every Wednesday and is a great addition to the team. Sam caught up with her to find out more.

Sam: How does it feel to be working with HARE & BONE?
Stacy: I am thrilled to be joining the team. Your instinctive, fashion-focused and bespoke approach perfectly complements my unique brand of natural, hand-tied extensions. We share the same vision to create beautiful hair that works with an individual’s bone structure and aesthetic. I’m particularly excited about our colour partnership. Your colourists create luxe, high-shine colour that blends seamlessly, and working together, I’ve no doubt the results will be phenomenal.

Sam: What is it about extensions that made you want to specialise in them?
Stacy: Around 20 years ago, my mum’s hair started thinning temporarily after a stressful event. As I was in the hair and beauty industry I naturally looked for a solution. I spent months researching and decided to take a course in hair extensions. I studied all the various techniques and eventually found that the natural-looking results of hand-tied wefts were far superior to anything else so I created my own techniques to fit the wefts. As well as giving my mum her confidence back, I became hooked after seeing the self-esteem boost if gave to my clients. 

Sam: What advice would you give any of our clients interested in hair extensions but concerned about commitment and aftercare?
Stacy: There are a variety of options on the market and to achieve the natural and ‘real’ look we see on celebrities, hand-tied wefts really are the gold standard. The good news with hand-tied wefts is, they are relatively low maintenance. The weft is fitted to your head seamlessly and acts like a veil of hair, my clients tell me they can hardly even feel it’s there. You wash your hair as normal and either leave to dry naturally or blow dry for a smoother look. I advise clients to keep on top of their conditioning treatments with a hair mask once a week and add in a leave-in hair oil from time to time to keep it shiny and well-nourished. The weft needs refitting anywhere between every 6 – 8 weeks but the highest-grade quality hair can last years, so you’re only paying for the refit which makes it an economically sound option too.

Sam: And if someone is interested in having extensions, what is the next step?
Stacy: The best way to go about exploring whether it’s right for you is to book a consultation. As part of that consultation, we’ll discuss your lifestyle,  your hair habits and needs and the look you’re hoping to achieve. I always welcome you to bring in images of the look you’re inspired by. This is your chance to raise any questions, so come prepared. 

Thanks, Stacy, I’m sure you’ll be a busy addition to the salon.

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As well as bringing you our new HARE Menu, this month we are relaunching our BLOWDRY CLUB. Yes, we are spoiling you.

We know that life can be busy and that making time to look after yourself can seem impossible so we wanted to help you to put some tlc into your week. Our BLOWDRY CLUB provides you with the opportunity and space to be still, switch off or meditate. The six-week course includes a hair mask, head massage, blow dry and 30 minutes of quiet time where you can choose how to relax. We suggest turning off all distractions (unless listening to a guided meditation) and following some breathing techniques to help get the most of your quiet time. Think of it like a self-care spa session but with the added bonus of a blow dry, that can last up to four days. Six sessions from £198, and if you join our Blowdry Club in February you will receive a complimentary Dual Sense treatment with all six sessions. That’s only £33 per session, making it the most cost-effective self-care treatment going.

We work hard to make sure that we offer the best professional services, at a price that works for everyone. We’ve made some big changes and want to be transparent with these. As a business, we are built on honesty, passion and connection. We want to be there for you through the good times, and the tough times. We know that life is becoming increasingly challenging for all, and while outgoings are increasing, we have worked hard to bring down our prices so you don’t have to sacrifice the feel-good factor that a visit to HARE & BONE brings. We will continually strive to exceed your expectations through our creative and technical excellence in cut and colour, attention to detail and focus on providing you with a truly personalised experience. HARE & BONE is for everyone, we want to build lifelong relationships with our clients, and we hope our new HARE Menu pricing will bring some joy in these difficult times.

My inspiration came from the shapes, colours and tones formed during the season of autumn. Combined with my interest for high fashion and beauty, I blended autumnal textures and earth tones with a beauty element to create Foragé.

My favourite image from this collection is Sophie with the red and black haircut. It embodies everything about the collection that I was trying to achieve, which was to create a look that enhances their bone structure and personality. Sophie’s hair was designed specifically for the tails with a strong, bold shape that reflects her as a person.

Emma’s look, the copper and white braids were created using a contrasting piece of elastic braided and weaved through the hair and moulded into shape to suit her. I’m really happy with how this worked out. And with Anna’s look, I wanted to produce highly contrasting colours that enhanced the shape of the haircut.

If there was a season and a reason to go big, then this is Christmas. Below are some images from my Glitterbox Collection to inspire you. Together, volume and texture will always make a statement. When drying your hair, use a root lift to get as much height in there as possible. This will help strengthen the foundation of your style. From here, you can tong, curl, crimp or straighten the hair but keeping volume will create impact. My go-to is always Oribe Volumista Spray when it comes to making a statement.

If time is not on your side and you’re heading straight out from work, then add on a glitter hairband to get the party started.

Just over one month to go until Christmas and if you’re looking for a gift they’ll really appreciate, then we have the answer. We are stocking the most beautiful Oribe haircare sets in the salons. Starting from £65 and going up to £160, each set is packed with a variety of hero products in this best selling range.

And why not add a HARE & BONE gift voucher for those extra special people in your life? You know they’ll thank you for it.