Soraya Janson is killing it!

With our British hairdressing awards photoshoot under wraps we have some time to make appreciation for one of our models from last years shoot. You may have seen her face online or in a shop window as she blew up last season in some amazing campaigns.

Soraya Janson was featured in our winning collection for Eastern hairdresser of the year awards  'The Valley Girls' as our short haired Grace Jones, pulling shapes and being incredibly poise whilst doing so! 

 After our collection was published we started seeing her face pop up in other collections and her androgynous striking beauty was still shining on. Spotting her in campaigns for the new Toni and Guy collection was the first place we saw her pop up whilst walking down the street in central London. Her brows were sharp (We love a dark brow and her hair was ashy and a moment of pride came over us as one of our girls was flourishing!

At The Egg we love staying cultured and a good read for us is often featured on Dazed Digital where we've spotted her face pop up a few times with designer Martajaku Bowski new collection featured here:

It seems shes breaking gender norms working on a collection that isn't limited by Gender or Sex which works perfectly with clean and androgynous image.

We love catching some of our models in Press as it keeps us inspired!

Could you rock a short crop like Soraya!?

Colour Consultation are key!

Hair colour is important, so very important as it can enhance your complexion, brighten your eye colour and compliment every feature. Paul Standen-May is a strong believer of this ethos and applies this theory to every single client he has. When Anna came into the salon her hair was a light blonde and long but was open to change. Paul worked his wonders to give her hair a soft change that enhanced her features and made her glow! Toning it down with a soft root definition and a more complimentary  tone.

'The power of a good colour analysis entitles your client to have their own bespoke colour which works perfectly to suit them and makes her feel empowered!'

Ever wondered what Paul Standen-May can do for your colour? Come see him for a consultation.. To book call 01603 761176 

Colours for Angels!

So today is the day where the heavens open and the angels come down.. That's Victoria'sSecret angels  that is and they're definitely from heaven! Tonight on 4Music is the first peak of the 2015 show and we've been excited all day! Coincidentally we've been seeing a lot of that sassy-er than life blow-dry in salon as our clients get a beautiful wave pattern! 

Eva on the left came into the salon last night to get her beautiful long locks Balayaged by Fran. When she came in her bronde had grown low and she needed a brighten up. Balayage is the perfect way to soft lighten darker hair to give a more sun kissed natural effect and we think it looks amazing!

On the right is Hannah, she came into with a bit of rooted and also needed lighten up to that beautiful nordic blonde you see above. Libby gave her a big transformation taking most of the day NS when you see that beautiful bright blonde result you know it's been a good day! The beautiful cut and style was created by Senior Stylist Andrea who works wonders on all styles including this beautiful soft tousled wave!

It's party season right now so If you fancy getting your colour freshened up by either Fran or Libby or a cut with Andrea give us a call on 01603 761176! 

All about extensions!

Everyone meet Fran! She is one of our extension specialists in salon.. Earlier on this year she got asked to do a feature on extensions for Pro-Hair Magazine all about the possibilities of getting that longer length! It was earlier in March so we thought we would share her question and answer session for you to enjoy.

What types of extensions are available for clients to try in salon and which are available for home / non-professional use?

We are currently exploring all brands and types of extensions to really offer the best service and advice for our clients. As a great length certified salon we use them most in our salon and love them!   

- What sort of technology is available today? Which problems are catered for (thin hair can become thicker etc) and how many different shades are available?

The hair extension game is so vast and endless nowadays from bonds to tape-ins, to microlinks to a weave! The benefits really are versatile and you can always find something that will help you with what you're looking for. In salon we cater to a lot of people who want length and fullness. Bonds and tapes are a great way to strengthen up the front of your hair or any weak areas like the base line of your hair, we are seeing an increasing demand for these and we are ready to supply!  

- Which have proven to be the most popular with clients? 

U-tip hair extensions are by far the most demanded in salon as a some of our stylists and technicians have them in their own hair. The versatility of bond extensions are incredible because you can have a full head or apply them where you want length or fullness like the sides. 

- What are the main reasons for clients to want to try hair extensions?

Curiosity is a big factor to why our clients delve into the world of extensions. People have hair dreams and goals and with hair extensions those goals become reality. It's no secret that woman love to play with their hair and try different things or they are unhappy with their hair and want a change. As hairdressers are goal is make someone look and feel amazing and extension can do just that!  

- What are the main problems of using extensions that clients discuss with you? 

The main issue clients have with their hair extensions are the thought of them not looking natural. A big part of getting hair extensions is having them cut in afterwards, this ensures that the hair is blended with your natural hair and  matches the texture and finish you desire.

- Do you recommend different types of extensions for different clients? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?

We only really offer Bond extensions to our clients as we are experienced in them enough to deliver a perfect service and result. we are exploring other extension techniques to provide a wider range. We recently looked at tape extensionsfrom Kapello hair and they seem very good for a cheaper alternative to Bond extensions so they may be gracing our salon soon!

- Can you colour each type?

it's very important that the extensions your get are 100% human hair, we would never offer a synthetic hair extensionas the quality is just lacking. The best thing about human hair is that it that these are completely colourable.  A consideration has to taken into account for the colour of the bond/tape, they will not colour so slight colour changes are best recommended. You should always contact your provider as some brands do not recommend to change the colour of their extensions and some will offer guidance on assisting you to achieve what you are trying to do. 

- What is the cost of maintenance?

A good set of extensions will grow out in time and not need to much maintenance, a good brush to stop them from tangling, a good oil to keep them silky and some love and attention will mostly do it. The best way to treat your extensions is look after them like you would your hair. Be more cautious near the root of your own hair as catching them is not healthy for your natural hair.   

- Approximately how many clients choose to keep their extensions for as long as the hair is healthy? (this question is a bit warped haha)

There's a running joke with one of our clients that once you experience hair extensions it is so hard to not get them again! They are a game changer for people with thin hair or broken hair because you can add thickness and length! We have a very high percentage of clients who will always have extensions

-How often does hair need to be maintained? How do you encourage clients to keep up with this?

A great set of hair extensions can last anywhere to 2-4 months before they really have grown out. It's completely dependant on how fast your clients hair grows which will be the defining factor. Most client will come back if their hair has shed or their extensions have grown out too far. Most brands have rebounding techniques so you can reapply a fresh bond to the hair or replace a tape which really proves that quality hair can be re-used. (nothing beats a fresh set of new hair though, it feels amazing)

- What training is available for applying extensions? 

The best way to go about training your technicians the way of the weave is to contact the brand you're looking to use. They will most likely offer a training service and make the trainee certified to use their product. 

 

- How do you recommend selling extensions to clients?

A consultation is not just before your clients get their hair shampoo'd! Many stylists forget that when someone comes to see you, they want to talk about their hair, if they're growing their hair long or suffer from having thin hair, throughout their service you have the opportunity to educate your clients on the benefits of them. This is the best way to recommend extensions because the cost and lifestyle of having hair extensions may not be for them. 

Fran has some extensions booked in in the next few days just in time for Christmas so keep your eyes peeled for them in the next few days on Instagram and on this very blog! If you're looking to have some hair extensions yourself come see us in salon for a consultation.. To book this give us a call on 01603 761176

Indigo Meets The Egg!

When two creative fields collide great fun and great things happen. We had the lovely girls from Indigo Tattoo and piercing in our Lowergoat Lane salon last week to get their hair transformed and sassed.  The Standen-May boys got to sit down with the girls and transform their hair to how they wanted! 

When Hollie came in her fringe was growing out and she wanted to get it shaped up, We didn't get to grab a before photo as Callum was overly excited to get his scissors on Hollies Fringe. Following on that it was time to loose some length to make her hair perfectly healthy! With her colour It was Pauls time to shine and accent Hollies black locks with a Mallen Streak! It was achieved using a very tight foiling technique to achieve maximum lightness on pre-coloured hair! 

Red wasn't dead for Becky but it needed to be played with as she was losing length today! Paul started with colour and the first point of call was richening up her reds! Choosing a deeper, warmer base colour for Becky's hair was a treat for Paul upping her old faded brunette to a more expensive mahogany was the highlight of this transformation. Following this he accented her future framing around her face with brighter vibrant ruby tones giving her look detail and edge. Callum then took over with a cut that was blunt and classic.. Leaving the detail in the colour he cut off the un-needed length and shaped Beckys hair around the face giving her a timeless chic haircut. 

Gema was the last one in after a long day of tattooing and being the business mogul that she is! Her hair was summer effected with her ombré of rainbow colours ready for a winter make-over! Gema isn't shy about coming and getting her hair done with Paul so they quickly settle on a back to a rich natural for winter! With new ventures in the future it was best to tone it down for a refreshingly rich, natural palette with lots of added shine. After her colour was finished, it was time for a sharpen up on her cut.. Callum took the reigns and chopped of all the ends that were ready to say goodbye completing this back to natural transformation. Classic, Classy and clean! 

We loved having the girls in salon as they're amazing characters with some of Norwich's hottest tattoos! To check them out head over to their Facebook page to see their work here!

Big transformations for the Indigo Piercing and Tattoo girls. Check these sassy girls out big blog posts coming on all the girls transformations next week.
Posted by The Egg Salons on Friday, 20 November 2015

Tonight is the night!

With months of inspirational preparation, casting calls, photoshoots.. Tonight is the night where we find out if Callum Standen-May's collection will win Eastern Hairdresser of the year. Callum has worked on this collection with very strong influences pulling towards a seventies vibes, Studio 54 icons and poolside Californian/ Malibu glamour.

Each shot has strong influences from a certain icon of the time, whether it be Grace Jones, Debbie Harry or Jerry Hall, their style shines through in a modern homage.

To see all of this years collections check them out on Hairdressers Journal: Here!

Texture and Structure!

As hairdressers cutting is one of the things that shines as part of our skill set  Last week in salon Amber had a beautiful client in who wanted a style that is perfectly balanced in texture and structure. A great hair cut should contain a healthy mix of both and that is exactly what Amber mastered. On her client (featured above) she worked with a strong structure to the haircut focusing on the silhouette.

 After that was sharp and accented with a fringe she worked on detailing the style adding texture to complete the style. Free handing a soft layer to compliment that tousled style and texturising the fringe was just the right amount of detail to finish the haircut,

Long bobs are the perfect style for winter weather as they look incredible with a beautiful thick knit scarf and give a lovely parisian chic look to your style. 

Amber works in our Lowergoat Lane salon and is available for appointments Monday - Friday. Give us a call on 02603 761176 to book today. 

Warm it up because It's getting cold!

Warm and rich tones are in, it's just like florals at spring, it's no surprise and we are starting to see people ditch the blonde for a brunette as this seasons must-have! One of those clients was Takisha's client yesterday, she fancied a change and decided that turning to the dark side was the best choice. When Lilly came in she had a golden blonde base with regrowth coming through so her colour needed a pre-pig before just applying the colour. After the hair was prepped Takisha chose a brunette tone that would suit her client and also compliment her eye colour and skin tone. Settling on a beautiful Roasted Peacan brunette het hair was transformed!

Takisha works at our Lowergoat Lane salon, to book in with her and get your colour switched up give us a call on 01603 761176

Mixing your palette.

As a salon we know that being blonde is a popular thing but it can drag you down when it just gets a bit to light. For Pauls client Debrah this was exactly the thing and she needed a change to bring her hair back to life with a touch of added sass. Paul worked with a foiling technique to break up Debrahs existing blondes with a mixture of soft brunettes and blondes to create a multi-tonal palette to compliment her skin tone and bring a soft visual texture to her locks. Mixing up your palette with multiple colours is a great way to tone down your colour and make it softer and also works as a great tall to introduce complimentary tones.

If you're feeling like you might need to break up with your over lightened hair? Come see us for a complimentary consultation so we can advise you on what would work wonders with your image. Paul works in our Lowergoat Lane salon so to book to see him give us a cheeky phone call on 01603 761176 to know his availability.

Natch or Satch?!

Whether you're a natural blonde or a saturated mermaid we have got you covered. Today in salon we've been seeing a lot of mixed styles and we love celebrating diversity. Especially in hair! 

On the Left we have one of Kirstys clients who travelled here all the way from Manchester. When she arrived in salon she needed a bit of a top up on her roots but nothing to uniform and basic. Kirsty has done Taras before and has a master at beautiful free hand highlight technique which she loves. The pros of a this visual technique is it works incredible for an seamless blend among many others giving it a flawless finish.

On the Right we have one of Takisha clients who wasn't to shy is wanting bold and saturated colour to brighten up this time of year. Before she came in her hair was blonde but grown out from not colouring her hair for sometime. She wanted to be bold and purple was the perfect shade to ignite her personality and flatter her skin tone. With details of a darker root this colour is perfect for adding a sass factor to your image much like Roxanne wanted. 

Both of these Super Stylists work in our Lowergoat lane salon, to book in with them give us a call on 01603 761176

Are you ready to be enlightened?

Whether you are a home bleaching princess or a Salon lightener, blonde hair is always the most fun to have adventures with. Over the last few weeks in salon we have seen an increase in girls wanting to get peroxide fever and go maximum blonde! Last week in salon Amber's client Jessica came in for her crop to get the chop. She normally comes in salon to get her hair lightened and when she arrived her hair was mint green! Amber tidied up her locks and sharpened her up giving her a soft but textured style to match her eccentric mint hair and bold lips! 

Today Kirsty had in her awesome client Bonnie who has an icey obsession for cool and greyscale tones. After a great session with Wella professional Blondor and a special cocktail of Illumina shades she was ready for the foggy days ahead.

Both of these sassy styles were created in our Flagship salon situated in Norwich Lanes on Lowergoat Lane to book in with either Amber or Kirsty hit us up on 01603 761176.

Are you ready to be enlightened? 

Transform it!

Blonde hair is amazing but sometimes the up keep can get too much hassle! For Libby's client that was the case and she wanted a change. When her client came into salon her roots were growing out and she decided to opt to go back to a natural brunette. Libby started with preparing the hair with a prepping for an even colour and then worked on deepening the hair to a Mocha Tea with a deeper root for detail. We are really excited to be stocking Evo hair styling products back in salon and Libby used them today to style Elaines! Have you had enough of your hair and fancy a change, This season is the perfect time to change so if you're up for it we are here to help!

Libby works in our Lowergoat Lane salon and is a technician to book in with her hit us up on 01603 761176!

Blend Blend Blend!

Stretching out your regrowth is the new cool and Fran was queen of flawless blending yesterday in salon. When her client came into the salon she had a strong regrowth line and pre lightened ends and it needed a bit of a switch-up. With an autumnal palette of apricots, biscuits and hazelnuts  Fran set out to create a timeless but seasonal based beautiful fade.

Fran works in our Lowergoat Lane salon to book in with her gives a call on 01603 761176

Maple trees and Autumnal breeze.

Freshening up your look never needs to be a bad thing especially when you're cutting off old colour and dead ends! Thats exactly what Kirsty's client wanted when coming in on Friday and she was more than happy to help! When Beth came in to see Kirsty on Friday she was wanting a change but nothing to drastic and something fresh for the new season. Kirsty worked her magic and softly coloured her hair to a soft autumn brunette and created a beautiful long tousled bob that bounces and flows just hitting Beths shoulders. 

Kirsty works at our Lowergoat lane salon from Tuesday to Saturday to book in with her give us a call on 01603 761176!

The British Hairdressing awards | Eastern hairdresser of the year finalist.

So we've been a little bit quite about this on the blog but we have some amazing news to share with everyone. Creative Director Callum Standen-May is a finalist for the 'Eastern Hairdresser of the Year 2015' award at the British Hairdressing Awards. The collection itself is heavily influenced by seventies poolside glamour with elements of Tom Ford and Studio 54. Each model was cast specifically for a style icon of the time which shines through as you look at the styles created. We are going to be sharing the inspirations for each model soon, so keep your eyes peeled and let us know your favourite shot down below in the comments

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Callum & Paul Standen-May working on our new collection coming soon! Keep your eyes peeled.
Posted by The Egg Salons on Tuesday, 13 October 2015

Shaping up for the cold weather.

Sometimes it takes a change in weather to realise you want a change in hair too! 

Pippa was exactly that client when she came to see Callum Standen-May on Saturday for her hair cut. When she arrived in salon her hair was just below collar bones and not really one style or another, after her consultation with Callum her new length and fringe were decided and there was no going back! After her hour appointment her hair was transformed and her new complimentary length and fringe were here to stay! 

Callum is the salon directors in the Loweroat Lane salon, to book in with him give us a call on 01603 761176!

Christmas before Halloween?!

We hate to be these people because it isn't even halloween yet but we've got christmas products and they're super awesome! Whether you're struggling to get something for your boyfriend, your dad or your girlfriends and mum, we've definitely got something for you in salon! 

If your girl loves hair oil then we have a great Moroccan Oil set for her to open up on Christmas morning! This is the perfect set for someone with hair that's a little bit thirsty. It comes with one of our best selling products 'The moroccan oil treatment' that all the girls love and a hydrating styling cream which is great when you want a big more texture in your hair. This gifts also comes wrapped up with a headband to keep her hair dry when washing that Christmas party glitter of her face.

The next we want to talk about is for the lads! Our top selling product 'Box of bollox' by Evo is a big seller and this year there's a gift set so we thought.. Hell yes! 'Bollox' is a great matte paste which is perfect for natural definition and hold whilst maintaining that under-styled look. This set also includes 'Winners' which is a oil-free moisturiser to get your man hydrated in the colder winter months so their face remains kissable! 

The Moroccan Oil set retails at £34.25 & The Evo Mr. Magnificent set is £19.. To reserve them give us a call on 01603 761176.

Urban Natural

That natural texture forecasting in fashion weeks all over the world and Alexa Chung making a comeback as a style icon (did she ever go away really) the natural look is in and we are noticing it becoming ever so popular. Today Kirsty embraced minimal heat styling using her diffuser and textures sprays to give her clients that undone look.  This look is perfectly paired with a collarbone midi bob so your hair bounces on the shoulders.. Is this your autumn/winter style? 

Kirsty works in our Lowergoat Lane from Tuesday to Saturday and is also a MCE colourist in salon. To book in with her give us a call on 01603 761176

Fresh start | Fresh chop!

When Tessa's client Megan came into the salon today her hair was long and beautiful. She had been growing it out for 6 years but also kept up with her platinum colour! She fancied a change and we were more than happy to help as we love a transformation! To start Megan  sat in the chair with technician Chloe to get her hair revamped to a cool platinum without roots! After that it was transformation time and after deciding on her new length there was no going back and we have to say it looks so fresh!

Chloe and Tessa both work in our Lowergoat lane salon so to book in with them give the salon a call on 01603 761176

It's just not worth the wait!

We live in a fast paced society where having to wait is becoming less of an issue for anything. Todays post is on hair extensions which we are increasingly doing a lot more of in salon! From keratin bonds which last up to 3 months, to tape ins that last a month, to installing wefts for special events Paul Standen-May is expanding and lengthening hair left right and centre! 

The biggest issue some of our clients are facing is having an issue with breakage at the front of the hair, this is mostly caused by using to much heat on the hair or it being finer and weaker..  Extensions are a great solution to this as they reduce the heat applied to weaker areas.

To book a consultation with Paul for extensions ring our salon on 01603 761176 but be cautious they are very addictive.