September Update!

September is my Birthday month! I actually didn't do too much this year, usually I like to be on a sun lounger somewhere hot but this year settled for a couple of meals out...note to self must plan ahead and try harder next year!  I had some delicious cupcakes from https://www.heavenisacupcake.net highly recommend! We also made our first visit to https://centurionclub.co.uk/dining/ for a delicious meal as well as another first we visited https://bootcantina.com in St Albans, tacos and general food heaven! I have had both restaurants on my radar for a while so it was nice to finally experience them and we highly recommend both. We actually visited Barrafina on my Birthday for tapas but I obviously enjoyed the food too much as unbelievably for me I didn't take any photos!

I have enjoyed some long autumnal dog walks and certainly enjoyed the sunnier days after the wet start start to September. Sunday Roast season has officially begun... I'm two in and plan to enjoy a few more during the winter months.  I had the most delicious roast at The Dog house in Epping if you are in the area(see photo below)!  https://www.facebook.com/themoletrappubepping/?_rdr  The award for best crumble definitely has to go to https://thecricketersofredbourn.co.uk

I have spent some fun time with my toy poodle Rufus @rufustheredtoypoodle who we have now had for a whole year and he has brought us so much joy!

I have done a little art in my spare hours too, if interested you can follow more of this over on Instagram @nikicreates

Finally a little bit of work snapped on my iPhone along the way!

I am taking a little holiday in October to recharge and looking forward to some weddings and my makeup workshops at the end of the month. I still have a few spaces left on these if you would like to learn a natural easy day makeup to suit you book your space by dropping me an email at nikimakeup@aol.com.

Niki X

FRIDAY FAVE! got 2b POWDER'ful

Have you tried using hair powder for texture and volume? If not you should absolutely try it!

Definitely one of my favourite methods for creating root lift and achieving voluminous texture in up-dos, waves and braids.

I like the fact you can shake the product to distribute it, in my experience the spray power versions available gradually block up the spray-pump and stop working.

Apply a small amount (a little goes a long way) to the hair roots for volume and root boost. 

This can be applied to the palm of the hand gently rub hands together and work through the hair roots or shake directly from the bottle to the roots and work into the hair with fingers.

got2b POWDERful is my go-to product for this!  It is a a vegan powder that adds texture to the hair to provide long lasting hold and volume and is also much more reasonably priced than some of the others on the market (RRP £5.65). Available to purchase on Amazon, Tesco, Boots and Superdrug.

A definite "Friday Fave!".

Pro Tip! Shake a little of the powder directly to the root of a small section of hair and gently back-comb each section for stronger hold and added volume, to finish set with hairspray.
 

FRIDAY FAVE! Schwarzkopf got2b GLUED blasting freeze hairspray

got2b GLUED blasting freeze hairspray.

This has been a staple in my kit for years now, if you are looking for a strong hold hairspray without hair feeling crunchy this is the spray for you!

Easily spotted in its bright yellow can this is often seen in any pro' hairstylist's kit bag backstage and on set. It is a go-to reliable choice for strong lasting hold without stickiness and flaking.

The best bit! It is super affordable often found under £5.00 and is easy to purchase in Tesco, Boots Superdrug and many others.

For me it is essential for long lasting and well set curls for my Brides.

It is quick drying and brushes out of the hair easily, with a light citrus scent and is a vegan formula.

This product is great for helping to achieve and hold extreme hairstyles even in challenging conditions such as humidity and wind...  Spiked styles, sleek updos, taming flyaways you name it ...this hairspray is all you need.

Pro Tip! For max hold and zero church layer the application. A light spray, let it set for around ten seconds, then add a second light spray. This tried and tested method builds a strong yet flexible hold- perfect for styles that need staying power without looking stiff.

A cult favourite and definitely a "Friday Fave!"

APRIL UPDATE!

Lovely sunny April! I am loving this warmer weather with bright blue skies and sun... just what I needed!

We managed to get a nice long weekend in Norfolk over Easter and the weather was lovely there too which made such a difference, believe me I have done many a wet, cold break in Norfolk. We took our little 11 month old toy poodle and he absolutely loved it, even went on a boat trip on the broads!

 

It was't all sun! so the perfect time for a little boat trip in Wroxham.

He is also loving the sunshine and lays in the sun soaking up the rays and playing ball for hours, a perfect time for mum to practice her photography skills!

I have met some truly beautiful ladies recently for makeup, these are some I managed to snap on my iPhone.  All glowing, radiant and gorgeous! It really is such a pleasure to do my job : )

Wishing you all a happy and healthy May and I am really looking forward to working with lots of May clients and my beautiful May Brides!

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