Farewell for 2012

In 2012 Bond Hair Religion has had many ups and downs. We lost some great staff to other endeavours but also gained some amazing new talent. We refurbished the salon to bring you the amazing salon you see today!!! If you have not been in recently, next time check out the new mural near the bar area that Jen had commissioned.  Fantastic example of modern street art.  We would just like to thank all our lovely clients for your patronage throughout 2012 and we look forward to providing you the same great service into 2013. This weeks blog will be the last until the new year as things are getting busy!!

Q and A with our Beautiful Client Kate Jeffs

Bond: Why do you come to Bond?

Kate: Because they always do my hair exactly how I ask. It is relaxing and the experience is well priced.

B: What's the best part about Bond?

K: The wine! Leslie! And it is a really friendly atmosphere.

B: What sets Bond apart from other salons?

K: They give you great wine and fresh bread, and Oh they are all really nice, not stuck up at all.

B: What would you say to other people wanting to try Bond for the first time?

K: Try it - Just once and you'll be hooked! Oh and did I mention the wine?

Gift Ideas

Looking for gift ideas?  It's your last chance to get the limited edition Xmas GHD's.  Get in quick for these fantastic specials in either racy red, glittering gold or sleek silver.  One of these under the Xmas tree will ensure many great hair days but also lots and lots of hugs for a great Xmas present.

Bond @ Illumina

On Monday night the Bond Team attended a workshop for an exciting new product called Illumina. It's an exciting new colour that creates shine in the hair like never before. It will be arriving in salon in the New Year and we will post more details as the time gets closer. Leslie was also fortunate enough to help with the the hair for the night where he got to work with colourist extra Marie Uva of Rokk Ebony in Melbourne. He got to see Illumina first hand and said " It left  the hair feeling smooth and extremely shiny and sleek". We are very excited to be offering this product and will bring you more information closer to the release of this exciting new product.

Avant Garden- Canberra Fashion Festival

Sunday saw many beautiful Canberra designer pieces on display at the amazing Hotel Realm for the first Canberra Fashion Festival. We saw designs from the likes of Rockstars and Royalty, Zoe Brown and Jenifer Lee as well as last weeks blog entrant Knaves and Fables. Leslie was lucky enough to help out backstage and do the hair for the event. We saw very sleek high ponytails on the runway teamed with bold coloured eyebrows for a sleek ultra modern look. The event was packed with many Canberrans wanting to rub shoulder with Canberra's most talented designers.

Mo Update

Leslie is cruising in the pacific next week so he has banked his Movember money and he raised an amazing $350.00 for the cause. Thanks to all the amazing clients that donated for this wonderful cause.

Bond Xmas Party

The team took time out on Sunday to celebrate Xmas for 2012.  Jen took the team to the Alto Restaurant at Black Mountain Tower and then the party continued back at her place around the pool for a few hours more.  Some great gifts including an all expenses trip to Phuket, Thailand in May 2013 for the whole team to enjoy some team building and time out together.  Everyone is very excited and for some team members, this will be the first time overseas.  We cannot wait and will bring all our wonderful clients news closer to departure, although Shaun and Stewart already discussing taking some Thai cooking classes to hone their culinary skills.  Although rest of the team not too sure what the outcome will be if they have some champagne beforehand.

Knaves and Fables

This is for all you dapper gents. Knaves and Fables is a boutique jewellery label designed especially for men. From the creative mind of Danielle Day, the collection is inspired by Mycohrrizae Fungi (see Designs below).  These exquisite designs will jazz up any outfit. Knaves and Fables are about to release a new line, inspired by organic armour.  These peices are made from the same materials as the previous collection, however, this collection features stronger shapes. Knaves and Fables will also be a part of the Canberra Fashion Festival. Go to http://knaveandfables.com.au/knave-fables/ to see more.

Mo Updates

Week 3 of Leslie's mo and it getting pretty itchy and long now. Only 10 more days left to donate either online or donate in salon.

Pole Championships by Sarah Little

Sunday the 18^th of November Jen, Katie and I went to the Australian Capital Pole Championships. When we first arrived we were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one of the contestants running through her rehearsal. The strength and grace that we saw was amazing.  Not one of us could imagine being able to execute what we had seen. We later found out that she was an amateur and that she had been pole dancing for only 2 years. The dressing room where we were working was filled with nervous energy. We created simple hairstyles consisting of braids and curls and messy buns. It was lovely talking to the contestants. Many of the girls and guys had travelled from all over Australia and overseas. We were lucky enough to meet Marion Crampe and Crystal Lai two of the three international acts show cased at the event. They have danced in other major events like the Asia pole championships. The contestants were all lovely and the afternoon was full of laughs. We would like to say a big thank you to Elizabeth at Aerial Pole Academy in Kingston for including us in this amazing event and for allowing us to watch the amazing show as well.

Trend

Colored panels are coming back in at the moment. People are wanting to make a statement with high impact colour. Its a simple way to change your colour and its cost effective! Ask your stylist today how you can make the change.

• Tips on how to Detect Damaged Hair and How to Fix it

You can detect damage hair one of two ways. By doing a surface level test and by doing an elasticity test.

Surface level test:
Hold a strand of hair with two fingers and with your free hand run your fingers down the hair.  If it feels rough and dry you may have surface level damage.

Elasticity test:
Pull one hair out of your head and then using both hands gently pull hair strand.  If the hair bounces and springs it is healthy. If it easily snaps then you have interior cuticle damage.

If you identify that you have damaged hair, have a chat to your stylist and we can recommend an SP treatment ritual to repair your damage.  SP treatments are great because they are a two part system targeting not one but two problem areas.  Ask your stylist today about how to get the most out of your hair.

Mo Update

Leslie is at week 2 of Movember and he thinks its getting pretty bushy (see pic below). Remember to donate see in salon or go to http://mobro.co/lesliehenshaw.

Education

A few weeks back you might remember Leslie and the Bond Team delivered a Two Day Masterclass at Canberra Makeup Academy (CMA). Well Leslie has now been asked to teach the hair portion of the class at CMA on Monday nights on a more permanent basis. Keep an eye our for updates as they occur.

YouTube Channel

Leslie has started up a youtube channel featuring videos that give you an exclusive behind the scenes look at various photo shoots and creative ventures that Leslie and the Bond Team have undertaken. To get your look at the behind the scenes action go to: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkjTGeLI8VjHR9wozkSe1Ew

Tips for Blondes by Katie

A lot of clients are going lighter for summer so here are a few tips to keep your blondes looking great.

1.  Use deep cleanser shampoo and moisturising conditioner after swimming in the pool or at the beach.   This gets rid of any chemical/ mineral build up from chlorine/salt water and puts moisture back into the hair.
2. Use treatments once a week as sun, salt water and chemicals are very drying on the hair.
3. Use purple shampoo every second wash to avoid yellow or gold tones appearing in the hair.
4. Always make sure hair is 100% dry before using straighteners or styling tools on the hair.
5. Use thermal protectors as it protects the hair from heat damage.

Fun Facts

• Brylcreem was the first commercial men's hair product in 1929.

• The word shampoo comes from the hindi word meaning champna meaning to massage and/knead.

• The first liquid shampoo to hit the supermarket shelf was in 1952 and was called Dop.

Pole Dancing Championships

Three (3) of the Bond Team are doing the hair for the Australian Capital Pole Championships this weekend, which is being hosted by the Aerial Pole Academy. It's on at the Erindale Centre and should be a fun event. As a supporter of small business in Kingston, Jen is excited to have a new small business, Aerial Pole Academy, recently open for business in Kingston. Some of the team are planning on taking beginner classes which should be a scream. Visit www.australiancapitalpolechampionships.com.au to be involved in classes.

Melbourne Cup

This years Melbourne Cup was spectacular to say the least. Fashion on the fields saw people taking fashion to the next level with slightly more avant garde dresses and hairpieces, it was fantastic to see people making such an effort. It wasn't just the ladies leaving an impression with guys bringing out some statement pieces. This year Bond helped clients look their best for race day with our Melbourne Cup Hair and Makeup special. It was great to see people taking advantage of this exclusive offer, we loved seeing clients looking glamourous for race day.

Movember Update

So the mo is on the grow! Leslie has been growing his mo for a week now and it's starting to look pretty bushy. So far we have raised $100.00 towards prostate cancer and men's mental health but we are aiming for $350.00, so if you haven't yet donated you can do so in salon or by following this link http://mobro.co/lesliehenshaw

Trend - Hairpieces

Seems appropriate as its Melbourne Cup. Hairpieces however are not just for race days. Lately we have been seeing hats, fascinators and accessories making a comeback. Whether it be a big bold piece or a simple head band, accessories are in!

Education - Day 2

On the weekend Leslie finished his last day of his Hair Up Masterclass at Canberra Makeup Academy. Day 2 covered french rolls, roller setting, crimping and shaping hair and attaching hair peices. The girls in the class had fun using new, different and exciting techniques to shape and mould the hair to create some amazing avant garde styles. Jen also came along to assist passing on some of her 28 years of experience. Thanks a lot to the Canberra Makeup Academy for allowing us to do this much needed course.

Avant Garden

Avant Garden is a showcase of Canberra's best and brightest in the fashion and creative industries - featuring local designers, top models, makeup artists and hair stylists.

Celebrate the start of Summer in style with guest speakers, runway shows, pop up events, street performance and much more! This is an event not to be missed!

Kicking off with a VIP night on Friday 23rd November on the rooftop of ZOO Advertising, Kingston, with a pop up parade on Saturday 24th November at surprise city location. The main event will take place on Sunday 25th November 2012 at the beautiful and stylish Hotel Realm (Barton) from 2:00 PM with the after party commencing from 3:30PM at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Ground Floor Hotel Realm. 

This year Bond Hair Religion will be a part of this event doing the hair for the sunday night fashion event. So please pop on to https://canberrafashionfestival.ticketbud.com/avant-garden-2012 to purchase tickets to this wonderful event.

  

Trend

A big trend at the moment is dusty or smoky toned colours. This trend stems from the pastel trend seen earlier this year, however, the difference is the smoky dusty colours have more depth and are only seen in a few cool colours such as pink, blue, grey and purple.

Education

Bond Hair Religion in conjunction with Canberra Makeup Academy have started to deliver a two day masterclass. This weekend was the first of the two day masterclass run by our senior stylist Leslie. In day one of the course we cover design elements and principles, bouncy blowdrying, GHD and tong curling, directional blowdrying, messy and smooth chignons and top knots. It went really well considering most of the students had never done hair. They left the class able to whip up a hairstyle in a flash! Day 2 of the course, being held this Sunday, is due to have some great tips. Keep your eye out next week. See some of the students work below.

Published work

On the weekend Leslie was lucky enough to be a part of a photo shoot, one in an 8 part series. The shoot tells the story of King Henry VIII, 8 wives and will be on display at the High Court of Australia in the beginning of November. So keep your eyes peeled.

Fashion tips this spring/summer by Kim

For spring/summer 2012 we will be seeing vivid colours as well as neutrals and pastels. The most popular fashion colour you will see this spring/summer is mint green. Whether it be a bold piece or as an accessory. This season dresses and skirts are a must have with vivid prints, strips, geometric prints, animal prints and block colours. They have a touch of bold and are edgy. Black and white has always featured strongly in the fashion world but try and mix it up with bold coloured handbags and shoes.