A Reel Blog Post With Barbara Rossi...

I teamed up with my gorgeous friend Barbara Rossi for a catch-up and maintenance haircut.

Following on from our constitution, we've opted for long layers and face-framing layers that are slightly on the longer side, to add volume and movement.

Barbara already had some bangs from when I previously cut her hair. I trimmed and slightly reshaped Barbara’s bangs to make them more versatile, so Barbara can wear them in the centre and on the side.

Bangs require little effort and make a big impact. As well as drawing attention to the eyes, they help shape the face.

While a layered hairstyle is a stylish way to emphasise certain facial features, it also makes styling easier than ever. Air-dried textures will look

more polished, curly hair will stay defined and separated, and fine, thin hair will be blessed with volume.

The most enjoyable part? Growing out is a low-maintenance process.

Everybody’s hair grows out differently, but if your hair is really dry on the ends, you want to schedule at least every two months to get a trim.

I love a ’90s blowout because it channels style icons like Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Anniston.

It’s timeless, seemingly effortless and sexy. The key to this look is creating lift, both at the root and at the ends.

It’s not too sleek (that was the ’00s) and not exactly “woke-up like this” or messy (that was the ’10s).

PRODUCTS USED

Color Wow Dream Coat Super Spray

COLOR WOW DREAM COAT is good for all hair types, but especially for frizzy hair, dry hair, and coarse, wavy, or curly hair. It’s also safe for color-, Keratin-, or Brazilian-treated hair.

WHY IT'S WOW

• Advanced anti-frizz formula leaves hair super glossy, glassy, ultra smooth

• Groundbreaking humidity-blocking technology stops moisture from wrecking your style

• Ultra-light spray feels like nothing is on the hair

• Economical. Results last through 3-4 shampoos

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Color Wow Dream Coat to clean and damp, towel-dried hair.Divide hair in sections, then spray each section thoroughly (on the surface as well as underneath) to completely saturate hair. Comb through to distribute product evenly. Blow dry, section by section, using a brush to hold each section taut while directing dryer heat (set at medium to high temperature) down hair lengths until section is completely dry.

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Color Wow Raise the Root Spray

Raise the Roots Spray is a instant Lift, Workable Hold, Heat Protection—all that you ever wanted from your hair care products, is now packed into one hairspray. Raise the Root Spray is enhanced with UV filters to preserve the natural hair colour and shine. It gives your hair more upright staying power. The non-sticky hairspray retains appreciable bounce even after brushing.

WHY IT'S WOW

• Delivers major root lift without feeling stiff or sticky

• Contains proprietary elastomers that form a “spring” at the roots

• Use on wet or dry hair

• Non-yellowing; Never sticky or stiff for bouncy, natural styles

HOW TO USE

1. Spray onto damp or dry hair, concentrating at the roots. 2. Style as desired. 3. Hit with blow-dryer heat for lasting results.

BEST FOR HAIR TYPES

For all hair types; ideal for fine, flat, thin hair

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Barbara has her hair coloured using the Ombre method. Ombres begin with dark roots and transition to lighter mid-lengths and ends. The colour complements her brand-new haircut so beautifully, the result is a stunner.

Our reel hair team-up was a lot of fun.

Thanks for watching. We hope you enjoyed it...

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I have added Barbara's social media handles below.

Barbara Rossi

You-tuber / Aesthetic Pharmacist

Instagram:

@thebarbararossi

https://www.instagram.com/thebarbararossi/

YouTube :

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https://www.instagram.com/ficlinic.ldn/

Self-care is how you get your power back.

We too easily get caught up in the everyday hustle, work, family and other daily obligations and can forget that we need to pause and take time to be good to ourselves. However, taking a week or even a weekend-long vacation isn’t always feasible but you can have moments to yourself.

Even the idea of adopting a meditation practice can seem daunting. If you feel like you’re already pushing the parameters of time itself by squeezing in a morning workout and cooking dinner after work (or getting any food in you at any time after the sun sets), then you are not alone. But meditation doesn’t have to mean finding long stretches of time to sit in silence and go completely inward. While that is a beautiful and wonderful journey, there are ways to centre yourself in the here and now.

Sometimes I’m like, 'Wait, I haven’t taken a real breath all day,' and just taking 30 seconds to sit and do deep belly breathing is a game changer.

You can work on your practice all day long.

No, you don’t need to go to a silent retreat, meditating for hours, fasting, and ruminating on every passing thought. I am talking about being present.

It’s called a mindfulness practice, and every waking moment is an opportunity to practice. Which is great news, because when you slip up, you always have the entire rest of your life to give it another go.

Allowing yourself to be completely present might seem like a nebulous notion. Typically, we are always thinking in the future or the past, meaning that our present selves hardly exist in our own minds. We worry about what is next, what people will think of the thing we are doing right now, what people have thought about what we’ve done before, who to blame or resent, and what we don’t have. Allowing ourselves to focus on the exact present moment, its gifts, and all its sensations is absolutely liberating.

If you’re trying to pick up a new skill, whether that’s learning a new instrument, a computer program, or a language, instead of stressing about how long it’s going to take you to master it, just focus on where you’re at with it right now. Sweating the end result before you’ve begun will give you absolutely meaningless—albeit powerful—anxiety. Sometimes this anxiety is enough to keep you from excelling or even starting in the first place. It’s like an existential crisis, but about menial, real-life tasks. Stop floating outside the universe, and get grounded.

That’s where the phrases “one step at a time” or “one day at a time” originate and come into play. It’s the only way we can physically complete any task at hand, so it makes more sense to approach it that way in our minds. Being mindful and present for each step will bring peace, clarity, and ease to the bigger picture, without so much of the stress. A way to think of this is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

I came across a study that showed sufferers of social anxiety disorder benefit greatly from MSBR. Sixteen SAD (social anxiety disorder) patients underwent MRIs during moments of social stress and negative thoughts, as well as when they were focusing on the present moment and their breath, revealing “improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms and self-esteem.”

Sometimes physical tools can help get you there. Keeping a stack of intention cards or handwritten reminders at your desk for reference might be helpful to keep you on track. Alarms on your phone that ding to pull you back into the now can wake you from a depressive state. As always, don’t forget to breathe. Focusing on our breath is the easiest and most accessible way to gain perspective into the present, and drive a little more oxygen into our brains.

Simple steps to prioritise self-care:

- Try 20 minutes of yoga at home.

- Explore self-pleasure.

- Unplug and turn off all notifications while you read a chapter or two from your favourite book or catch up on a show you’ve had on your list to watch.

- Give longer hugs. (Did you know: the average hug lasts three seconds, but to really reap the benefits of the hug, 15 to 20 seconds is what releases that feel-good “love hormone” we all crave, oxytocin.)

- Stand in front of the mirror and smile, laugh and name 5 things that you are grateful for and that make you happy or smile.

- Set boundaries with family and coworkers.

- Do a face mask or an at home facial massage

- Connect with friends—all it takes is a call or text with a close friend to kick off a solid conversation full of laughs, which is an instant way to release endorphins.

- Listen to a good podcast, audiobook, guided meditation (can be found on YOUTUBE).

- Take a walk or go on a run and be in nature (even if it’s just around the block).

- If you belong to a gym or pay for ClassPass, don’t let your membership go to waste. Book your favourite class.

- Avoid using your phone at least 1-2 hours before bed

Let the good vibes roll, and let us know which resonated with you the most and how you carve out time for self-care in the comments section below.

THE TRENCHCOAT is undoubtedly one of the most classic and versatile styles of outerwear.

FROM DESK TO DINNER

Keep things simple when wearing your trenchcoat the office. Layer your oversized trench with a black dress and belt it to cinch in the waist.

Keep it casual and throw your trench over everyday monochrome outfits and instantly elevate your casual separates.

A fresh white shirt or tee and smart tailored trousers provide a great base and trending accessories.

For the weekend, choose light wash denim and a striped button up shirt for this ‘boyfriend’ style look. The secret to layering is all about using lightweight layers in a tonal palette and using the final layer as a statement piece.

Perfect for slim frames and curvier women too, each trench coat is usually accompanied with a handy belt to cinch in the waist and accentuate silhouettes in all the right places.

The trench coat is a foundational piece of any wardrobe.

And if you don’t own a trench yet, don’t fret! I've got you covered.

Drop me a email and I will help you find your perfect Trench.

xoxo