Summer lovin’ (had me a blast)
I noticed yesterday morning with no small degree of pleasure that the sun we’ve experienced for the past couple of days has slightly lightened my hair. I know, I know, stop the lights! When I was...
View ArticleVictoria Beckham as a redhead on Harper’s Bazaar China
Is that Bazaar or bizarre? Either way, la Beckham is almost unrecognisable on this magazine cover. What do you think? Are you for or against her turn as a redhead?
View ArticleReview: Aveda Damage Remedy shampoo and conditioner
Before I get into the real meat of this review – come on, this is a fashion blog reviewing high-end hair products, so you can pretty much guarantee it’s going to be meaty - I’d like to say that I...
View ArticleOn Britney Spears, hair extensions and unfortunate camera angles
In a way, this is the kind of post that writes itself – the headline should tell you pretty much all you need to know. I’m going to keep this in my “pictorial evidence” photograph, in the “proof that...
View ArticleA Fash Mob exclusive: Candy collective, a shoot by Eilish McCormick
You might recognise Gracie O’Mahony, from 1st Option model agency, from being previously featured on Fash Mob – she’s no stranger to this blog and I doubt it will be long before we see her featured...
View ArticleHession hairdressing’s A/W 2012 shoot – plus, competition!
It’s not that usual for a hairdresser to do regular, seasonal fashion-led shoots, so in this instance, Hession Hairdressing is the exception, rather than the rule. The second-generation family...
View ArticleCompetition: win a Brown Sugar goodie bag
For the month of October, Brown Sugar hair and beauty salon is doing a promotion for all customers, offering a free goodie bag for everyone who orders a cut and colour up until October 31st. The...
View ArticleGuest review: the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler (Powered by Braun), by...
A few months ago, Irish Times fashion guru Rosemary Mac Cabe tossed a Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler (Powered by Braun) in my direction and said: “If you feel like trimming your beard try this and...
View ArticleCool cuts – what’s the most drastic thing you’ve ever done with your hair?
When I was 13, I shaved my head. I went to the barber and asked for a number seven. When I tell people this, the first thing they ask – without exception – is: “What did your mother think?” It’s...
View ArticleWin! One of three treatments at Brown Sugar
If you follow me on either of the vehicles of narcissism that are Twitter or Instagram (or Facebook, for that matter), you’ll know that last week I went into Brown Sugar on South William Street to be...
View ArticleSome weekend reading – the Katie Taylor edition
In case you missed it, the New York Times has published an amazing “what a lovely Irish lass” piece on Ireland’s golden girl, Katie Taylor. “She is the epitome of the strong-willed Irish lass”, says...
View ArticleWeekend reads for a sunny Sunday in September
“Weekend reads” hasn’t quite found its groove – would you prefer to get a distilled version of the week’s top stories (as decided by me) on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday? Let me know in the comments;...
View ArticleCut-price haircare: Herbal Essences’ new Bee Strong range
I have never been one for expensive haircare, so when Herbal Essences‘ redesigned packaging came my way, I was more than happy to try it out – and I was not disappointed. This stuff smells and feels...
View ArticleGRACE – a shoot by Eilish McCormick
Click here to view the embedded video. I was sent this shoot last week by Eilish McCormick, whose work you’ll remember from this shoot featuring Naoise Tan, and I instantly fell in love – it’s a...
View ArticleThe GHD Eclipse: a review
A couple of weeks ago – perhaps even months – now, GHD launched its latest straightening iron, the Eclipse. Perfectly for me, it’s designed specifically with the needs of very curly, thick or unruly...
View ArticleMust-have haircare: Ojon Rare Blend
In 2012, Ojon released its Rare Blend Oil, a hair oil that combined seven natural essential oils to moisturise, deep condition and improve the appearance of hair, natural or otherwise (Oprah swears by...
View ArticleReview: Aveda Botanical Scalp Therapy at Moyo Hairdressing
On a Monday afternoon in November, Moyo – on Charlotte Way, around the corner from the Odeon on Harcourt Street and a mere hop, skip and jump from the Bald Barista, one of the best coffee makers in...
View ArticleOn the fourth day of Christmas . . . win! One of two makeovers at Brown Sugar...
For the first 12 days of December, Fash Mob will be giving away a fab gift per day – some days, there’ll even be more than one! You’ll need to be fully signed up to enter: that means following Fash Mob...
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