.Here’s a fun fact for some of you that are new to my world…

I’ve been in the hair industry for almost 20 years! Covering a diverse range of roles in the trade, it’s been a passion and a love that has served me well.

If I am true to myself, the one thing that stands out for me and I believe it has kept me passionate about it for so long is the ability to see a person’s self confidence change and grow in a mere hour or so in the chair.

As I style their tresses my clients have always felt comfortable letting me into their worlds and I’ve always felt very privileged to share in this. Over the couple of hours we spend together, a lot of time with champagne in hand, it warms me to watch a renewed goddess emerge. It’s addictive!

Mum life can hit you hard. Work life can be all consuming. This can result in a hair-do rut and sometimes we could do with a little reminder of some quick and simple styles that can take you from “mum to martinis’ or “corporate to cocktails””!

Revive your day to day look and give your confidence a kick start with simple fresh looks.

Justine x

Polished Style

Here’s my top 10 ideas for stylish yet fuss free hair…

1. Sleek Ponytail - So simple yet oozes style and class, especially when paired with a centre part. Throw on a statement earring and take the look from office to bar in no time.

2. Braided Crown - Super fun style. This always looks more complex than it is, easy yet giving a very effective result. Depending on your hair length, a part down the centre, two plaits secured with bobby pins and you’re there. I do this one on my daughter too. #twinningiswinning

3. Half up half down - I gotta say this is an absolute go to for me, cutesy yet stylish. I love this on days I want hair out but don’t want it on my face. You can also take this one up a notch with the addition of a hair scarf or scrunchie around the ponytail.. So chic!

4. High Pony - This has to be one of my faves, Kate Beckinsale eat your heart out! Wrapping a strand of hair from the ponytail around the hair tie really gives it a more polished and professional look. It’s always just the little tweaks that make the biggest difference!

5. Slick Back - So great when meeting the girls for cocktails, but no time for a good shampoo and blow dry! (Feeling me?!) A little hairspray and comb back, some rocking jewels and you’re set. Damn girl!

6. Side Braid - Every mid to long hair gal should be down with how to achieve a side fishtail braid. It’s a skill and hand me down trick that is actually easier than the humble plait, but not many people realise it.

7. Low Bun - I’ve been known to rock this on a lot then out to dinner or straight to the gym even. I love it with a strong side part and slicked with a little gel or hairspray. Perfect just before wash day style.

8. Top Knot - So popular because of it’s ease and how wonderful it feels to have hair off your face that I had to give it a mention. Messy or neat, It’s a style winner especially when coupled with a statement lip!

9. Half Top Knot with Bun - This on trend look has my heart at the minute. Totally adorable! I particularly dig it on the shorter to mid length blunt cut styles.

10. Inverted Pony - I am totally showing my age again! But come on guys, we all remember the topsytail tool that were all the rage in the ‘90’s? Well look out world that style is making a comeback, but this time you can achieve it with your hands. A little more detailed than the usual pony and a beautiful soft addition to a half up / half down look as well.

I’m off to kinder pick up then dinner with my husband, rocking the topsytail as I go!