Category Archives: Feature

Kazuto Shimomura

Some people know what they want to be when they grow up. For some, it comes naturally and while for others, it comes along the way. Japanese hairstylist Kazuto Shimomura never imagined becoming a hairstylist.  “I was not interested in hair. I was interested in fashion, music and art but not hair.”  “I wanted to become […]

Eleven Sands of The Loft Fifth Avenue

Picking a salon can be tough and so is trusting a hairdresser. The Loft Fifth Avenue, may seem like another hair salon in Dubai but it’s definitely the whole package we’ve all been opting for. Back in 2008, The Loft Fifth Avenue first opened its doors with its industrial and urban NYC- inspired design from […]

Dubai’s Chaps & Co Barbershop

  Stepping into a barbershop with cutthroat razors on the wall and dark décor may not seem reassuring for most people, but Chaps & Co proves otherwise. Owned by three British partners, Chaps & Co is a Dubai-based traditional style barbershop known for its great reputation, approachable staff and highly skilled barbers that most men […]

Kris Sorbie: Ombré Color Technique Originator and President of Kris Sorbie, Inc.

Kris Sorbie, Redken Global Artistic Director and President of Kris Sorbie, Inc., is considered one of the most-sought-after influential color experts and educators in the hairdressing industry. “I think of myself as an influencer of techniques and a mentor,” she says. In 2014, Kris was named and awarded ‘Icon of Color’ by Intercoiffure USA for being […]

Heath Massi: Director of Hair for Project Runway Australia and Australia’s Next Top Model

What do Mirandar Kerr, Sienna Miller and Kim Kardashian have in common? Australian born, London-based Heath Massi, is the miracle worker behind celebrities’s flawless hair and is earned the title of being the Director of Hair for Project Runway Australia and Australia’s Next Top Model. Heath started out in Melbourne Australia at Rakis Hair at the age of […]

Attention All !! Urban Retreat has a new home….

Looking for a professional hairstylist and the perfect salon to get the 5 star experience while in Lebanon? Well, some great news for you! London’s Urban Retreat Hair salon has a second home in the cosmopolitan city of Lebanon. Get pampered and feel glamorous by walking into the Urban Retreat at Aïshti. You’ll no doubt be walking out feeling […]

Hooked on Hair Bungees

How many times have you tried to make the perfect, sleek ponytail but it never seems to work out? Why when we twist our hair bands twice it’s too either too loose or too tight on the third go? What’s worse is when removing it, all is left are strands of damaged hair wrapped around the […]

Get To Know Urban Retreat’s Team In London

Ever feel like stepping into a hair salon, allowing the specialist to work their magic on your hair without worrying all the time if they’re going to ruin it for you? We’ve all been there! Fear not, for Urban Retreat at Harrods is the answer to all your prayers. Ever since it opened its doors in 2001, it’s known as being the ultimate hair, spa, and […]

L’Oréal Professional Smartbond Launch

I was honored to be invited to the new L’Oréal Professional Smartbond launch which took place February 1st at the MusicHall in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island. L’Oréal Professionnel has indeed hosted an amazing event for a great product. Introducing a two-part, in salon treatment that strengthens and protects the hair during bleaching or colouring process. The event was […]

The Trending Hair

The Trending Hair is the number 1 Dubai-based online hair website that supplies the highest quality, most natural-looking wigs, hairpieces and hair extensions and accessories, all the way from USA and Germany, for men and women of all ages.     The Trending Hair is the only Jon Renau and Ellen Wille official hair suppliers […]