New Year, New You!

What a year 2015 has been for The Egg. The team is stronger than ever and the only way is up! We have been showcasing some jaw-dropping makeovers, Great Lengths transformations enough to make even Rapunzel herself jealous, edgy collections to inspire and best of all our very own Callum Standen-May did the team proud by taking home the award for Eastern Hairdresser of the Year!

We’d like to help you with your “New Year, New Me” quest by introducing the upcoming trends for Spring/Summer 2016. Starting off with the ladies, make your entrance into the new year a smooth one by sleeking back and straightening out those locks! Or if you’re feeling a little risqué then say goodbye to a few more inches and embrace the bold moves of a bob, or push it even further and opt for a face-framing pixie crop.

Whether you’re still striving for that Elsa-esque Frozen blonde, or you have a taste for caramel tones or perhaps you’re feeling the pull of the Dark Side, you can trust our skilled technicians to help you find the perfect colour choice. 

We offer free colour consultations in salon, so if you’re looking for a change but are feeling unsure then book an appointment with one of our technicians and they will sit down with you and discuss your options. As stated previously in one of our blogs, consultation is key when it comes to finding the perfect colour and we assess all aspects from your skin tone to your lifestyle to find that perfect colour for you.

For the guys this year, it looks as though the battle of the beards is almost coming to a halt. However, those rugged displays of manhood are merely being tamed into a more sophisticated stubble. Even so, we are seeing a rise in the more relaxed approach to the gentleman in 2016. More and more men are embracing their curls and opting for a more natural cut. There are several ways to work your wave into your lifestyle and here at The Egg we are still loving the tightly tapered cuts and don’t forget, your hair looks sexy pushed back! 

To book an appointment with our stylists and technicians, call one of our salons on

01603 761176 for our Lower Goat Lane salon

or

01603 616396 for our Magdalen Street salon.

Don't forget to check our out Instagram @theeggsalons for more inspiration.

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! 

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. 

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.

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!

Let's be blunt!

Straight or Curly we've been noticing a trend form in salon in the last few weeks... What is it you ask? It's the Nordic bob of course and it's potentially this months most requested style that had in salon! It's a great versatile style which can be rocked from the top of the jawline to your collarbones and still looks fantastic! We've named it 'Nordic bob' because we've been seeing a lot of clients want that 'Norwegian blonde' colour to match this style but it would definitely work with a soft ombré or even darker hair too! So whether it's blonde or dark..  Are you ready to take the plunge and have the chop of the season? 

MCE colours and Style Director - Amber Duffy created the beautiful tousled style on the left, whilst Technican Libby did the colour on the right and was cut by Takisha! All these sassy stylists work in our Lowergoat Lane salon.. To book in with them 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.

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. 

Ying and Yang!

With the new season in full swing the decision is here to be made. Going dark is such a popular choice when the colder months roll in but blonde is definitely a great way to go too! Here is some clients from the last week in our Lowergoat lane salon.

 On the left we have the beautiful Ailsa who came in for highlights as she was getting a bit root. After a late afternoon session with Paul Standen-May her hair was freshened the pair opted a loose wave to compliment her new cool tone. 

On the right we have a much warmer alternative! Jen came in with Tessa to get her colour retouched for her new job yesterday and needed something to richen up her look. With her style she also loved a bit of a wave to add volume!

Both Paul & Tessa work in our Lowergoat Lane salon. To book in give us a call on 01603 761176

Shab to Shaggy!

Short hair is the focus of this weekend with some amazing make-overs happening in salon. Yesterdays Tessa client came in for a freshen up as her hair was getting a bit over grown. When Sam came into salon her hair wasn't looking bad in the slightest but she wanted a nice change. Stylist Tessa transformed her with a fresh set of highlights with a nice creamy tone and shaped up her crop.

Subtle changes can make all the difference a great way to switch up your look is to do it gradually!

Tessa works in our Lowergoat lane salon so to book an appointment come hit us up on 01603 761176

The short life.

Short hair doesn't have simplistic and you can actually do a lot with it. It can be feminine, it can be masculine, it can be androgynous so whether it's from a pixie to a tight crop you can be beautiful!

On the left we have one of Ambers clients who normally comes in with Fran, Rocking her blonde hair with a super short crop looks absolutely incredible. With an awesome blonde edge that screams Agyness Deyn when she was short, this look is full of character and style!

On the right we have Jazzy, she's come back to work at The Egg part time and is forever up for change (and if you follow us closely you will already know it!) She wanted to lift her hair and infuse her copper hair with lot's of different organic earthy tones. This technique of great for adding multiple tones to short hair is a great way visually texture a hairstyle.

Amber and Paul both work in our Lowergoat Lane salon so to book in with them give us a call on 01603 761176

Don't chase the sun.

The sun is setting earlier now, and you can't get those natural holiday highlight by hanging out at the beach anymore.. But don't let that stop you! This week in Salon we've seen a lot of sunlit highlights and natural lightening techniques shine through as a big request. 

Katie (left) Had her hair done with Chloe today and wanted sunlit highlights with a contrast darker tone. Using a free-hand Balayage technique Chloe lifted and contrasted multiple tones to give Katie the definition she wanted with a beautiful organic palette. 

Also Beth (right) was in the salon last week with technician Naomi to get her root stretch brought higher. We all know that a bit of root definition is hot right now and lifting a your grown out blonde a few inches higher is great way to maintain your style. Both colours worked with natural tones of cools, brunettes and golds to give a more kissed finish.

Natural highlights don't need to come from a holiday and you can definitely fake it with a great technician at hand. To book in with Chloe or Naomi give our Lowergoat Lane salon a call on 01603 761176. 

Change is in the air!

Now we have not been shy about posting all the colour changes as Autumn rolls in..

Today in salon Paul was welcomed back from his time in Ibiza last week with a big colour change. When Gemma came into salon her hair was overdue for a new colour and she wanted to be daring and take a plunge of vibrancy. A great way to perk yourself and make your self feel sassier is definitely to go bold!

Paul works in our Lowergoat Lane salon to book a colour consultation with him, contact us on 01603 761176