BLACK LIVES MAT TER
TOGETHER WE STAND
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As we share in the sorrow and outrage across the world in relation to the grave injustice leading to the tragic death of George Floyd along with so many other Black lives, here at Spell we choose to use our voice and front cover to make a stand.
This is not a gimmick. This is not a trend. This is a time for positive change. To make that happen we must stand together in the fight against racism. We’re proud to be a publication geared towards supporting women of colour and we will continue to represent and champion black excellence to the fullest. For more features relating to black-owned businesses and role models head over to spellmagazine.com
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EDITOR Jemima Cousins
SUB EDITORS Gemma Rusiecki, Julie Vuong
WRITERS Jennifer Meredith, Keysha Davis, Zenovia Grant
DESIGNER Marzena Wilk
MAYA SMITH
Interview
"I wanted to create a hair care range that walked people through a process from chemically treated hair to natural hair. I used my clientele as my focus group to research and develop my ‘sucka-free’ brand, which is a hip-hop term for not being fake.
I loved living and working in Europe. I noticed how African American culture and hip-hop and street style in particular influenced hair and beauty trends. This was very apparent when I visited the club and art scenes in Paris, London and Berlin.
The 1990s have certainly re-emerged as a cultural influence.
I think the boldness and emphasis on self expression in that decade really resonates with today’s youth.
They don’t completely understand what they’re imitating but they’re drawn to it in a way that is really interesting to me. Everything that’s old is new again.
I’m in the process of exploring more of my interest, particularly in connection to street art and culture. That’s always been my thing and my work tends to echo my love for both.
While I’m big on nostalgia, if I'm being honest there’s no time I’d rather live in than now. If the 17-year-old me had been able to access the technology that's available today, I would have been dangerous as a creative! I love the idea of bringing the consciousness and innovation of the 1990s into the tech age of the present.
NAOMI CAMPBELL NAMED FIRST EVER GLOBAL FACE OF PAT MCGRATH
Having turned 50 last month, eternal supermodel Naomi Campbell continues to make career history. This time it’s with her long time pal and global make-up artist Pat McGrath, founder of $1 billion enterprise Pat McGrath Labs. Commenting on the power collab, Naomi said: “I am so honoured to not only be working with a legend who has changed the face of beauty forever, but to be working with a friend and a sister who I love and adore.”
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ESSENTIAL ITEM: DIAMANTÉ DURAG
Perusing ideas for lockdown hair led us to this phresh coverup solution. Originally worn by men as wave caps, durags are made from satin or silk – putting them right to the top of our hair essentials wish list. Add in some glistening diamantés and you've got an über-cool style choice for nonwigs days or protective styling.
FACES OF SEPHORA
Sephora has announced its 2020 #SephoraSquad, which includes nearly two dozen black beauty influencers with followings of all sizes vying to be brand ambassadors.
Coming soon
CHARLOTTE MENSAH’S NEW BOOK
Curl connoisseur Charlotte Mensah, whose clientele includes Zadie Smith, is releasing her first book. Good Hair: The essential guide to afro, textured and curly hair launches on 17 September to coincide with World Afro Day and Black History Month. We can't wait!
MULBERRY
Kristen Sunglasses, £190
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Get up to speed with one of the hottest new trends in hair extensions promising low tension, style longevity and fast installation
LA The secret sauce Weaves:
Courtesy of Primark x Andrew Fitzsimmons
If you’re a dedicated follower of beauty hashtags you may have noticed the #LAWeave tag doing the rounds recently on Instagram. Due to its rise in popularity, more afro salons are adding the service to their menus. If you’re uncertain of how this particular type of extensions differs from the traditional method, we’ve got all the information you need to know.
What’s the 411?
LA weave is a revolutionary extensions method that's currently causing waves worldwide. Although there are a plethora of weave methods and techniques, the LA weave is particularly appealing because it offers safety, quick installation, a long lifespan and versatility. So, how does it work? First micro rings are applied to sections of the hair before a weft of extensions is sewn onto the track of rings (this replaces the canerow method generally associated with traditional weaves). A full head of hair can be achieved with a mere two to three rows, so it tends to be a quicker and gentler method than its predecessor. It also has a more natural look and feel - you can leave the sides and
back of the hair free without any visible signs of wefts or micro rings. Plus, you can wear your LA weave in any length or colour.
“LA Weave is perfect for clients who aim to achieve a natural look with added volume,” says Ambarin Hussain, hair technician for Lacy Locks. “The lightweight micro rings that secure the weave in place makes it ideal for those with thinner and more delicate hair, as the weave doesn't pull the hair at its root. The no heat, no bond, no braid and no chemical application also gives clients thick locks without breaking or damaging the natural hair.”
Is it safe?
Due to less weight being added to the hairline as is often the case with the canerow method, LA Weave extensions are said to be gentler and less likely to cause tension to the hair and scalp. And while some may be concerned about potential damage caused by micro rings, many professional stylists agree that they're safe for all hair types because micro rings are often made with a silicone lining that protects the hair from damage. For the best results, always visit a qualified stylist for installation.
THE ESSENTIALS
Taking care of your LA weave
Once you have your LA weave installed you will need to be committed and consistent when it comes to style maintenance, just as you would with any extensions. Use a sulfate-free cleanser or clarifying shampoo every seven to 10 days to wash your extensions. Gently massage your scalp, taking extra care not to rub too vigorously so you don't loosen the micro rings or weft. There’s no need to wash the mid-lengths as the shampoo will travel down and cleanse the rest of your hair. It's worth investing in a detangling brush to prevent shedding hair from gathering in the rings.
Low maintenance
LA weaves are fairly quick to install and don't require glue, making them kinder for your hair. The extensions lay flat and last around six to eight weeks, which is when the micro rings may need tightening. It's a good style option if you want to keep your scalp ventilated too. If you purchase quality extensions (head over to spellbeauty.com for virgin Brazilian bundles) they can be re-applied and used for up to nine months using the aforementioned tips.
Looking after your own precious locks is paramount when wearing a weave. Here are a few essential items to use during each styling step.
SHEER DELIGHT
Experiment with mesh in varying textures and shades. From sultry beach cover ups to billowy blouses, there’s something for every style
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ZARA Flat Sandals with Dotted Mesh, £19.99
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UNDERWEAR GAME CHANGER
When it’s that time of the month, period pants come out in full force. They’re not the most attractive piece of ensemble, but practicality – let’s bolt on sustainability too – has to prevail. Formerly known as Luna Pads, Aisle’s reusable panties are designed to absorb up to four tampons’ worth of blood. They come in four different designs: high-waisted bikini, mediumrise hipster, boxer brief and briefs. Prices start from $40.
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FEED YOUR INNER PRODUCT JUNKIE
Here’s a round up of the new hair, beauty and fashion launches that the Spell team are obsessing over this month
QUAY AUSTRALIA X LIZZO
With predecessors like JLo and Chrissy Teigen, Quay Australia has done it again by collaborating with global superstar Lizzo. We love the aptly titled Confidence is Quay campaign, which sees the Detroit singer looking hella sassy and confident behind a selection of fashion frames fit for day and night-time glam. Prices start from £50.
Aisle
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Poudre De Beaute
Mat Naturel Face Powder, £46
CHARLOTTE
TILBURY
Refillable Matte Airbrush Bronzers, £35
ICONIC LONDON
Ultimate Bromzing Powder, £25
GOLDEN HOUR
Has lockdown life got you vying for some sun-kissed radiance? Pep up your complexion with a silky smooth bronzer guaranteed to give you the most convincing glow.
EYE’LL BE THERE
All too often brow pencils are hard and dense. For a strand perfect finish à la beauty influencer Anisa Stoffel, you need to work with an ultra-soft powder-like pencil. Cue Brow Wow Duo by Marc Jacobs Beauty (£34). The 2-in1 beauty tool creates a hair stroke effect that sets in place all day thanks to its in-built and refillable brow gel. For the insta-worthy finish, slick on Marc Jacobs Beauty’s new length stretching Lash’d Mascara (£25) for an added dose of va va voom.
GOTTA GO GEO
Celebs set the bar high when it comes to leading hair trends and the latest instalment comes in the form of directional geo cuts. Mismatched lengths, steep angles and blunt cuts are the order of the day. Achievable on all hair textures including wigs, weaves and braids, you don’t need to cut your hair to go all-out geo. But if you do, this is a style best left to the professionals so put those scissors down!
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Why your smartphone addiction could be ageing your skin (and what you can do about it)
DAMAGE DAMAGE DIGITAL DIGITAL
In the age of social distancing, the nation’s smartphone usage has soared. Whether we’re keeping up with coronavirus news, entertaining ourselves or connecting with loved ones, our devices have become a lifeline in these unsettling times.
But there are fears that this spike in screen time is doing little to enrich our wellbeing. Whereas the average pre-pandemic person was spending around three hours and 15 minutes a day on their phone, this has risen for some by as much as 200 per cent. And while most of us are aware that excessive smartphone use can have a detrimental affect on our mental health and brain function, perhaps less well-known is the damage it can pose to our skin.
DIGITAL DIGITAL
DAMAGE DAMAGE
The blue light emitted from screens is largely responsible. Also known as High Energy Visible Light (HEV), it comes naturally from the sun and has a crucial purpose: to regulate our natural sleep and wake cycles. But in the modern world it’s all around us in artificial form – from our handsets, tablets and laptops to our televisions. Too much exposure can cause macular degeneration, disrupt our sleep cause our skin to age prematurely and, in extreme cases, lead to acne and even eczema.
Experts think HEV light might be just as harmful to the skin as UV rays from the sun. But the bigger problem is that we don’t physically feel any danger, such as redness or burning, when we’ve spent too long looking at a screen.
LA-based dermatologist and skincare brand founder Dr Howard Murad says HEV light is one of the biggest skin aggressors in today’s tech-driven world and warns of the following: “Blue light from screens penetrates the skin more deeply than UV or UVB. Over time, excessive exposure can cause inflammation, hyperpigmentation, dullness, visible skin tone changes and significant cell damage. It can even weaken the skin’s barrier and cause premature ageing.”
Poor sleep can be detrimental to the appearance of the skin. But coupled with prolonged exposure to blue light, it can lead to even more extreme effects like sunken eyes. And this is particularly true if you regularly read your phone in bed in the dark.
DID
YOU KNOW?
The blue light emitted from our smartphones could be just as harmful to our skin as UV and UVB rays from the sun.
According to Dr Baldeep Farmah, founder of Birmingham’s Dr Aesthetica clinic, some millennials are taking drastic measures to counteract hours spent scrolling on Instagram: “There’s a huge rise in young people now requesting tear trough filler following excessive phone use,” he says. “This non-surgical procedure is very effective on sunken eyes and the results last up to 12 months.”
Those with high levels of
melanin would be forgiven for thinking they aren’t as susceptible to the effects of blue light. After all, darker skins are less likely to burn in the sun. But the risk is just as high: “HEV light is damaging to skin of any colour - it’s not only fairskinned people who need protection,” warns cosmetic doctor Dr Rekha Tailor (healthandaesthetics.co.uk).
DAILY PROTECTION
So, without going cold turkey on your tech time, how can you try to mitigate the damaging effects of blue light? “We would always recommend staying hydrated, not using phones in the dark and taking screen time breaks as preventative measures,” says Dr Farmah.
If considerably reducing your screen time isn’t an option, experts recommend shielding your complexion with a daily SPF - even if you aren’t stepping foot outside: “Nowadays it’s inevitable that people spend a lot of time on their phones, but we can protect our skin against the harmful HEV rays by applying a high factor SPF,” says Tailor.
Dr Murad advises: “Look for products with antioxidants and an SPF to protect the skin from harmful free radical damage.”
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“Blue light from screens penetrates the skin more deeply than UV or UVB”
5 5 BLUE LIGHT SAVIOURS BLUE LIGHT SAVIOURS
IN THE AGE OF MODERN TECH, BEAUTY BRANDS ARE STEPPING UP THEIR GAME
#StayAtHome is a great time to put down your phone and find other sources of entertainment. But if screentime is unavoidable, this skincare line-up offers protection against blue light damage. Your skin will certainly thank you for it.
DR MURAD
Containing next generation vitamin C to achieve an illuminated complexion, this daily cream is enriched with powerful antioxidants and an SPF to protect the skin from harmful free radical damage.
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Moisturiser SPF 30, £65
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Packed with potent antioxidants for physician-strength results, this facial mist refreshes thirsty cells with a hit of nourishing ingredients and stem cell extracts while protecting the skin from toxins.
“HEV light is damaging to skin of any colour”
PRIORI
This daily nondrying skin protector combines an SPF with antioxidants to shield the skin and offer full protection. Key ingredients include soliberine, which helps minimise the damaging effects of UV and blue light.
PRIORI
Tetra Broad Spectrum SPF40 Sunscreen, £74
COLORESCIENCE
Available in a range of shades for all skin tones, this lightweight mineral powder provides a great make-up base and non-irritating protection against UVA, UVB and HEV light as well as everyday pollution.
COLORESCIENCE
Sunforgettable SPF 50, £44
GREEN PEOPLE
For natural skincare fans, this daily moisturiser uses UV filters derived from edelweiss extract. Its gentle antioxidantrich formula is also packed with fatty acids to deeply nourish the skin for up to 12 hours.
GOLDFADEN MD Mist RX Daily Nutrient Facial Mist, £38
GREEN PEOPLE Day Solution Cream SPF15, £22
ONLINE GURUS WORTH FOLLOWING
Best for PLAYFUL GLAM
Sophia Tassew
Taking up the baton as an ASOS plus size ambassador, Sophia does not shy away from out-there looks. Her body confidence and penchant for experimental make-up and natural hair has curbed our boredom and given us hours to play with new looks from catchy eye designs to throwback celebrity inspired styles. Her textured hairstyles get a 10 out of 10 too.
We've spent hours trawling online tutorials and feeds to bring you the best virtual hair & beauty stars
Best for DIY HAIRDRESSING
Myriam Kone
From weave washing to executing the perfect braid takeout, salon owner Myriam Kone of Mimi et Mina has been a virtual hair saviour. Whilst WFH, we've been treated to weekly IGTV uploads where Myriam carries out a DIY hairstyle or treatment on her own locks. Her bite-size videos are easyto-follow and we love the afrobeats backing music. Such a vibe!
Best for WEDDING
MAKE-UP
Joy Adenuga
Need a big dose of bridal make-up ideas? Then we highly recommend following Joy Adenuga the melanin make-up specialist who serves a slew of high-end editorial glam and real-life looks almost on a daily basis. Best of all, Joy uses a mixture of models and everyday women to demonstrate how each look can be achieved – which means there's hope for us all.
VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS
Expert advice Brows Facial Curl Care
Dionne Smith Celebrity hairdresser
Dionne Smith has been a busy bee. With beauty editors clamouring to get her advice for WFH hairstyles to how to maintain protective styles, she’s definitely the go-to for in-depth hair advice.
Sherille Riley Owner of Nails & Brows Mayfair
Sherille Riley has not been resting on her laurels. Offering virtual brow masterclasses to keep arches in check like a pro has been a necessity we didn't know we needed.
Best for SKIN CARE
Adeola
Gboyega
Throughout lockdown Adeola has not let her skin regime slide. The Pat McGrath artistry manager and glowup babe does a stellar job of sharing the latest products and gizmos for achieving a flawless (and boy, do we mean flawless) complexion. So we can follow suit her captions are a comprehensive breakdown tagging the brand and full name of the items used.
Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme Hunkering down indoors can take its toll on our skin. This is where aesthetician Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme steps in to bring us private virtual facials steamed live. Tailored to your skin needs it is worth the watch and treat.
Lisa Farrall Awardwinning hairdresser
Lisa Farrall is leading the way in providing virtual assistance to help us cope with our curls and grown-out roots. Using FaceTime she gives her advice for any hairrelated DIY job.
Best for HAIR PRODUCTS
Treasure Tress
With hair shops off limits we turned to the curl care subscription box Treasure Tress to fulfil wash-day needs. We signed up with the black-owned brand which continues to go from strength to strength building its followers. Each month the box is loaded with full-sized products from the bestselling and upcoming brands. Could this be the future for hair shopping? We think so.
Best for MOVERS & SHAKERS
Antidote Street
For the who’s who in the world of hair and beauty tune in to Antidote Street’s IG Live chats where founder Winnie Awa wax lyrical with entrepreneurs, educators and experts who bring a fresh take to all things pertaining to black beauty. With features from upcoming natural hair brands such as Hin & Nunk this is fast becoming the digital destination for textured hair.
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED FROM WATCHING BECOMING
Netflix’s new documentary on Michelle Obama gives us a few lessons on life, love and leadership.
If you’ve already read Michelle Obama’s memoir you’ll be overjoyed about the release of Becoming the documentary, which premiered last month on Netflix. Because for those of us craving to see more of the former First Lady, the streaming Gods have answered. Michelle’s blockbuster book, which sold a staggering 10 million copies by 2019, now lends its name and theme to the film. The documentary follows her life to date while giving an inside view of her 34-stop book signing tour. Produced by the Obama’s own production company Higher Ground, there’s so much to dig into with Becoming. Here’s a round up of our top takeaways…
It doesn’t shy away from sensitive subjects Becoming offers a real dose of dopamine during this lockdown even when it touches on hard-hitting topics. Michelle talks candidly about marriage counselling, postnatal depression and her late father’s illness. There’s an openness teamed with tenderness and wisdomsomething Michelle seems to uniquely combine. And on meeting Barack? “A trifling black man, late on the first day,” she laughs.
Being on equal terms with the most powerful man in the world
How do you keep your own identity and integrity when your husband is President of the USA? “One of the things I learned that helped me and I think helped our marriage was that my happiness is not dependent on him making me happy,” Michelle says in the film. “My relationship with Barack was all about our partnership; if I was going to have an equal voice with this very opinionated man, I had to get myself up. I had to set myself off to a place where I was confident I was going to be his equal.”
How she responded to the ‘angry black woman’ trope with grace Ugly times are recalled when Michelle talks about how the Obamas coped with being the first black family in the White House. How does Michelle respond? With her usual tact and composure, of course: “Barack and I, through this presidency, through all the lies and stuff they said about us, all we could do is wake up every day and do our jobs, and let our jobs and our lives speak for itself.”
She continues to inspire people everywhereespecially young black women
The most heartwarming moments come when Michelle visits community colleges and meets young students. She has plenty to say to the crowd, especially young black women. “I’m coming down from the mountain top to tell every young person that is poor, working class and was told – regardless of the colour of your skin – that you don’t belong: don’t listen to them.” She truly is a generational icon that only comes once in a lifetime.
Rose Frimpong’s story of coming out to friends, family and the black community
The lesbian version The lesbian version
is a millennial with great depth. Forming one half of lesbian podcast duo Two Two’s, she uses her life experiences as a gay black woman and mother to delve into issues surrounding the LBGT+ people of colour community. A quick scroll through her podcast's playlist and you’ll find frank discussions on topics like My Friends Are Homophobic or Pray The Gay Away. In honour of the postponed London Pride parade, we catch up with Ro to find out more about her personal journey with sexuality, motherhood and the societal challenges she faces at home and away…
Rose Frimpong, aka Ro,
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Growing up in a traditional Ghanaian household with Christian values, Ro has faced much adversity and rejection over the years - particularly from those she felt most connected to. Friends, family and even the black community have struggled to accept her sexual orientation. “I wasn’t able to lean on anyone for support as culture was telling me I was wrong and, according to religion, an abomination," she says. "So I remained in the closet, even to myself, for a number of years.” But by her early twenties, Ro was tired of pretending to be someone else. So at this pivotal point, she decided to live authentically. Becoming a mother at a young age also played a huge part in this process: “I knew I wanted to raise my daughter with a secure sense of self and for her to always be happy with who she is. But because I wasn’t being myself, how could I even do this? I knew at this point I needed to come into my own to be the best mum I could to my daughter and lead by example. That meant everything to me!”
So, what did Ro do? “I dated women and I loved it," she says. "When it came to my dress sense, I started presenting myself the way I wanted to and I loved that even more. I finally started to love myself for the first time.”
'MUM I'M GAY'
Ro's change in appearance did not go unnoticed and her mum began to suspect her sexuality. Eventually their relationship took a downward turn and this had a domino effect on how other family members treated her too. Soon Ro was no longer invited to gatherings while aunties who'd once hailed her as the ‘favourite’ no longer accepted her.
Grappling with feelings of hurt, loss and rejection, Ro did not lose sight of the fact that she wanted to live her life openly and proudly as a gay black woman. A test for this came in 2018 when she visited family in Ghana. This was the first time they were being introduced
to the ‘lesbian version’ of Ro. “They stared and I smiled back," she says. "Clearly, they didn’t know what to say. I heard they didn’t want to offend me in their language and that’s why they chose to be minimal.”
Unfortunately, seeking comfort from her friends wasn’t an option for Ro either: “When I first came out I had a group of friends who I considered to be like sisters," she says. "I couldn’t envision a life without them. But I found that when I came out they started to drift away. I noticed that we would argue about things we wouldn’t have in the past and eventually they said I had changed too much. This came as a shock but I managed it very well because of how self-assured I was. I was at the point in my personal journey where nobody else held the key to my happiness.”
FINDING A TRUE SAFE SPACE
While Ro now has full acceptance of her sexual orientation, she has had to turn over many stones to find her true safe space. “Many fear the unknown and this was definitely the case when it came to looking for support within the black community,” she says.
But rather than feeling resentful, Ro takes a measured approach and calls it ‘the battle of two worlds.’ She says she understands how cultural constraints and religious dogma can dictate how a person reacts to someone coming out. This understanding has enabled her to rebuild her relationship with her mum today: “She isn’t excited about it but she has been able to find a peace within herself to accept who I am, which is more than what I expected,” Ro says.
However, finding love and acceptance within the gay community has opened the door to a new family, community and - perhaps above all - an improved sense of self: “They accepted me for who I am; no explanations and no confrontations," Ro says. "That’s when I realised I wasn’t at a loss, but I had gained.”
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TAKING THE LEAD
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Homecoming has us hooked.
SWIPING
LEFT
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We’ve heard through the grapevine that Meghan might revive her blog, The Tig. Our question: when?
SHELF OUT SPACE ROYAL REVIVAL
Free up some space: Sunny Isle just dropped a boatload of new products on Spell Beauty.
BULLETIN
Launches, promos and discounts you don’t want to miss
HANDY WORK
Forget the sticky, runny mess that comes with hand gel sanitiser - we’re all about the spray! Dr. Bronner’s Organic Hand Hygiene Spray comes in two simple formulas with a lavender or peppermint scent. With no nasties, it’s safe for kiddies too - making it perfect for on-the-go sanitising as lockdown life begins to ease.
LOCKDOWN BESTSELLERS
Topping the chart for lockdown hair looks, braids are our go-to protective style. For the past four weeks, Spell Beauty has seen a 76 per cent increase in sales of X-Pression Ultra Braid, which now comes in a bevy of icy cool pastel tones. Coming in at a close second is the X-pression Ultra Braid Pre-Stretched. Share your braid styles by tagging @SpellBeautyUK for a repost.
OUT NOW
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AFROTHERAPY 235 Fore Street, London, N18 2TZ, 020 8345 5621
ANNE VECK 33 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB, 01865 727 077
APRIL HAIR SALON 5 Bull Street, Burnley, BB11 1DW, 01282 839 726
COBELLA 5 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP, 020 7118 1277
DKUK 191 Queen's Road, Peckham, London, SE15 2NG, 020 3609 0920
ELITE HAIR LOUNGE 24 Sidney Road, London, SW9 0TS, 020 7207 5904
GEORGE KOSIT HAIR 10-12 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AA, 0121 622 6782
HAIR 305 305 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2DY, 020 7118 1277
HYPE COIFFURE 186 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 5TQ, 020 7223 3800
JUNIOR GREEN LONDON 55 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BA, 020 7752 0620
LATHANIEL’S COUTURE 196 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH, 020 3601 0683
MIMI ET MINA 16 Needham Road, London, W11 2RP, 020 7727 9356
MY HAIR BAR 22 Warren Street, London, W1T 5LU, 020 7380 0188
NAILS & BROWS 31 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8EJ, 020 7499 5245
NEW YORK HAIR DESIGN 2 Langham Parade, London, N15 3ND, 020 8888 3397
NICKY OLIVER HAIRDRESSING 32 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN, 0161 241 0380
PECKHAM PALMS Peckham Palm Arcade, Unit 1-14 Bournemouth Close, Peckham Rye, London, SE15 4PB, 020 7062 2000
PURELY NATURAL 119 The Grove, London, E15 1EN, 020 8221 0122
SIMPLY GORGEOUS 79 Kingsgate Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 4JY, 020 7625 4500
THE CURL BAR 210 Middle Lane, Hornsey, London, N8 7LA, 020 3667 7204
THE HAIR SANCTUARY 90b Mitford Street, Manchester, M32 8AQ, 0161 536 1249
THINK PRETTY 301 High Road Leytonstone, London, E11 4HH, 020 7232 5168
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PAK’S HAIR BOUTIQUE 25 Stroud Green Road, Stroud Green, N4 3EF, 0207 263 2331
PAK’S HAIR & COSMETICSHARLESDEN 57 Craven Park Road, Harlesden, NW10, 8SH, 0208 963 1730
EAST LONDON
BEAUTY QUEEN COSMETICS Unit 19, 70-73 The Mall, The Stratford Centre, Stratford, E15 1XQ, 0208 534 8786
JUDITH'S HAIR & BEAUTY Barking Rd, London E13 8HJ, 07949 818778
PAK COSMETICS 212 Heathway, Dagenham, Greater London RM10 9NS, 0208 592 9108
QUEENS COSMETICS 391 Green St, Upton Park, E13 9AU, 0208 471 1699
SUPERGROWS COSMETICS 24-25 Queens Market, Upton Park, E13 9BA, 0208 552 9886
YOUR HAIR & BEAUTY Stratford Centre, 20 Broadway, E15 4QS, 0208 555 0946
SOUTH LONDON
PAK’S HAIR CENTRE 141 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST, 0207 732 2822
SABINA HAIR & COSMETICS
68-70 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 5BY, 0207 469 7356
SABINA 69 Mitcham Road, Tooting Broadway, SW17 9PB, 0208 682 0055
SABINA 6B Greens End, Woolwich, SE18 6HX, 0208 855 5266
YOUR HAIR & BEAUTY 37 Lewis Grove, Lewisham, SE13 6BG, 0208 318 0999
NORTH WEST ENGLAND
PAUL’S HAIR WORLD 53 Barbirolli Way, Arndale Centre, Manchester, M4 2HU, 0161 839 0708
PAUL’S HAIR WORLD 29-30 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JG, 0161 834 6498
RAPUNZELS HAIR CITY 315 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 0EB, 0151 733 4333
LIVERPOOL HAIR & COSMETICS
31 Dawson Way, St Johns Shopping Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1LY, 0151 708 0699
YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER
CC HAIR & BEAUTY 256-258 Roundhay Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5RL, 0113 249 5562
BRITS HAIR & BEAUTY 30 Kirkgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1QL, 01274 733 287
PRISSY'S 6 Saint James Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1YS, 01422 345 482
CC HAIR & BEAUTY 119-129 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 3DU, 0113 262 3728
TALKING HEADS 51-57 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1UB, 01302 328 720
CC HAIR & BEAUTY Unit 2 & 3 Leeming House, Vicar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6BY, 07709 836 498
WEST MIDLANDS
TZ ENTERPRISES 40 Queen Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 3JW, 01902 574 920
EAST ANGLIA
BEAUTY BY ZARA Grays, Essex, RM17 6QJ, 01375 376 050
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
MIA HAIR & BEAUTY 41 Mill Street Luton, LU1 2NA, 01582 727 878
ABV HAIR & BEAUTY STORE 79 Lowfield Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1, 01322 276 003
BISMI COSMETICS 7 Farthing Grove, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HH, 01908 393 144
MAADE HAIR & BEAUTY 4 Rhode Street, ME4 4AL, 01634924102
QUEEN MALAIKA 29 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DP, 02392862044
SCOTLAND
ELEORA LTD 94 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5BA, 0122 446 7896
SINE HAIR & BEAUTY 196 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UG, 0141 237 4556
LUSH HAIR Unit 38-41 Inshop Paisley Centre, High St., Paisley, Glasgow, 0141 887 7025
