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Sunday, 27 April 2014
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
The Bond Team Are In Wonderland!
A Bridal Party Like No Other...
An hilarious day at the salon thanks to Meg Turner's dare for us to have a cross dressing bridal party! With Mitchell as the blushing bride an Cherry as the happy groom the rest of us were as proud as punch. Enjoy the traditional garter photo and the less traditional throwing of the 'shape wear' to the stunning bridesmaids!
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Monday, 10 March 2014
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Going pink for cancer research!
Our first dare is locked and loaded. The wonderful Dee Whitby dared us to wear pink ribbons for the day for a generous donation. We are all in our pink ribbon splendour and we will wear them all day in her honour. Here is the link for donations
www.relayforlife.org.au/Donate.aspx. Please donate to the team Big Bad Bond Babe's captained by Jenni Tarrant.
What will YOU dare us to do?
What will YOU dare us to do?
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
DARE US - GO ON!
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
Leslie's philippines travel diary
Arrival
We land in to Manila airport and all I can say on the drive to the hotel is wow! Such a mixture of culture from huge extravagant buildings to some rundown shacks the Philippines has everything. After a quick dinner at Taco Bell we head back to our 1.5 star accommodation for a well earned rest before our big first day, can't wait to see what it has to bring.
Day 1 Our first visit to the centre
Today is our first day at the Kuya centre on the walk there we attracted a lot of attention there is not a western person in sight, Its boiling hot. We are greeted by Brother Luc and Sister Kate and a bunch of adorable kids some of which live at the center, some on the street. After introductions we split off into our groups some learning English, some sewing, some hairdressing. Our first lesson included solid form, shaping around face, diagonal forward cutting and a demo of clippers. Such an amazing group of people can't wait for day 2.
Day 2 Men's cutting and styling
We arrived at the centre today I did half a day training myself while the other hairdressers trained at another community. Today we started the morning off with men's haircuts, cutting the boys in the centre's hair we did clipper, scissor over comb and blending the top. In the afternoon we went through some styling such as curling, straightening, braiding, bridal bun, French roll and demo on fishtail braid. They we intrigued to see a fishtail braid because they don't do it in the Philippines. I think I'll show them how tomorrow.
Day 3 Layering and Fishtails
Today I was joined by a few more girls we went over doing some more men's cut this time with no clippers all graduation and scissor over comb we talked about how they can use these techniques in short ladies haircuts. In the afternoon we went through square layering and increased layering as well as practicing fishtail braids. The women are picking it up so quickly it's surprising they know exactly how to section and are become more confident. I look forward to my visit to the communities tomorrow.
Day 4 Men's cutting practice and my visit to the community
All I can say about today is wow what an emotionally exhausting day. I went and visited some of the places the ladies live that we teach and what I saw was heart breaking. Families of 9 living in a space the size of most peoples bathrooms, people living against wall with only a sheet of metal as protection I can't describe the condition you have to see it to believe it and the poor children walking around so sick it was heartbreaking. It makes what we are doing seem even more worth while. The girls had about 15 boys volunteer to have cuts today awesome practice for them they have picked up so much and are doing cuts without help they identified boys cuts as the best money maker.
Day 5 Farewell and Graduation
This morning we practice more men's and women's hair cutting and styling to cement what they have learned they did full haircut with very little guidance they can use this knowledge to make money and build a better life. I have had the most amazing life changing experience that words can't express it's not until you do it yourself that you will understand. In the afternoon we had a graduation ceremony with all the student there were tears and laughter and they have taught me as much as I have taught them. Here's to next year!
I want to say a big thank you to the AHC for sending me over I wouldn't have had this opportunity without them. Also to Ghd, Wahl, Excellent Edges and Easydry for the amazing equipment it really made a difference to their lives.
Arrival
We land in to Manila airport and all I can say on the drive to the hotel is wow! Such a mixture of culture from huge extravagant buildings to some rundown shacks the Philippines has everything. After a quick dinner at Taco Bell we head back to our 1.5 star accommodation for a well earned rest before our big first day, can't wait to see what it has to bring.
Day 1 Our first visit to the centre
Today is our first day at the Kuya centre on the walk there we attracted a lot of attention there is not a western person in sight, Its boiling hot. We are greeted by Brother Luc and Sister Kate and a bunch of adorable kids some of which live at the center, some on the street. After introductions we split off into our groups some learning English, some sewing, some hairdressing. Our first lesson included solid form, shaping around face, diagonal forward cutting and a demo of clippers. Such an amazing group of people can't wait for day 2.
Day 2 Men's cutting and styling
We arrived at the centre today I did half a day training myself while the other hairdressers trained at another community. Today we started the morning off with men's haircuts, cutting the boys in the centre's hair we did clipper, scissor over comb and blending the top. In the afternoon we went through some styling such as curling, straightening, braiding, bridal bun, French roll and demo on fishtail braid. They we intrigued to see a fishtail braid because they don't do it in the Philippines. I think I'll show them how tomorrow.
Day 3 Layering and Fishtails
Today I was joined by a few more girls we went over doing some more men's cut this time with no clippers all graduation and scissor over comb we talked about how they can use these techniques in short ladies haircuts. In the afternoon we went through square layering and increased layering as well as practicing fishtail braids. The women are picking it up so quickly it's surprising they know exactly how to section and are become more confident. I look forward to my visit to the communities tomorrow.
Day 4 Men's cutting practice and my visit to the community
All I can say about today is wow what an emotionally exhausting day. I went and visited some of the places the ladies live that we teach and what I saw was heart breaking. Families of 9 living in a space the size of most peoples bathrooms, people living against wall with only a sheet of metal as protection I can't describe the condition you have to see it to believe it and the poor children walking around so sick it was heartbreaking. It makes what we are doing seem even more worth while. The girls had about 15 boys volunteer to have cuts today awesome practice for them they have picked up so much and are doing cuts without help they identified boys cuts as the best money maker.
Day 5 Farewell and Graduation
This morning we practice more men's and women's hair cutting and styling to cement what they have learned they did full haircut with very little guidance they can use this knowledge to make money and build a better life. I have had the most amazing life changing experience that words can't express it's not until you do it yourself that you will understand. In the afternoon we had a graduation ceremony with all the student there were tears and laughter and they have taught me as much as I have taught them. Here's to next year!
I want to say a big thank you to the AHC for sending me over I wouldn't have had this opportunity without them. Also to Ghd, Wahl, Excellent Edges and Easydry for the amazing equipment it really made a difference to their lives.
Friday, 24 January 2014
Leslie off to the Philippines
On Sunday Leslie got a call from the Australian Hairdressing Council to say that he had won a competition to go to the Philippines. Leslie will join a team if hairdressers to educate victims of typhoon Haiyan in the art of hairdressing so they can make money to live and rebuild. " Give them fish feed them for a week, teach them to fish feed them for a lifetime. We look forward to hearing more about it when he returns.
One of our staff has the XFACTOR
This weekend our Senior Sarah will be heading down to Sydney to audition for the X-Factor. you may have heard her singing and humming around the salon and we thinks she's amazing. Best of luck to Sarah we wish her all the best.
Monday, 6 January 2014
Happy New Year to all of Bond's incredible clients and friends
Bond had a record breaking Christmas not only with the hours we worked but the number of clients seen, we worked a 78 hour week and had all six of our senior staff fully booked. The team of thirteen were incredible and i am so proud of what they achieved. This year is already filled with new beginnings and throughout the year team members have the opportunity to be rewarded for their commitment to bond and to our clients. When you are at reception you will be asked to fill out a short survey that take less time than an eftpos transaction. with this feedback i will be able to reward those that excel. Jenni xx
Bond to host 2x Hairdresser of the Year
Bond is excited to have 2x Australian Hairdresser of the year Brad Ngata in Canberra for an inspiring look and learn in March. The course will involve Brad's new styling collection #sessiontherapy, will will get to witness his 30 years experience in all its glory. We look forward to relay our knowledge back to you when you book in for a style.
Leslie finalist in Hotshots Competition
We are proud to announce that Leslie has been named finalist in the new rising star category of the Hotshots competition. This is Leslie's 3rd year as a finalist fingers crossed for the big trophy this year, as they say 3rd times a charm! we find out the results on the 16th of March in conjunction with the inaugural Hair Biz Forum in Brisbane.
Bond had a record breaking Christmas not only with the hours we worked but the number of clients seen, we worked a 78 hour week and had all six of our senior staff fully booked. The team of thirteen were incredible and i am so proud of what they achieved. This year is already filled with new beginnings and throughout the year team members have the opportunity to be rewarded for their commitment to bond and to our clients. When you are at reception you will be asked to fill out a short survey that take less time than an eftpos transaction. with this feedback i will be able to reward those that excel. Jenni xx
Bond to host 2x Hairdresser of the Year
Bond is excited to have 2x Australian Hairdresser of the year Brad Ngata in Canberra for an inspiring look and learn in March. The course will involve Brad's new styling collection #sessiontherapy, will will get to witness his 30 years experience in all its glory. We look forward to relay our knowledge back to you when you book in for a style.
Leslie finalist in Hotshots Competition
We are proud to announce that Leslie has been named finalist in the new rising star category of the Hotshots competition. This is Leslie's 3rd year as a finalist fingers crossed for the big trophy this year, as they say 3rd times a charm! we find out the results on the 16th of March in conjunction with the inaugural Hair Biz Forum in Brisbane.
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