The Hair Artistry Salon

There has been a hairdressing salon at 104a The Commons in Prettygate for over 50 years.

The original studio was designed and built for Erica Hills in 1959, by her father. Her cousin, Hannah Butcher, started at the salon as an apprentice in 1960 and managed the salon from 1964 to 1974. Assuming official ownership, she ran the salon until 2004 when she retired from hairdressing, having sold the salon to Richard and Linda Bokenham. They owned and ran it until 2012 when current owner, Joan Latham, purchased the salon and renamed it Hair Artistry.

Joan has totally refurbished the salon and reception area and Hair Artistry to provide a relaxing, modern look in keeping with the new management's goals and policies.

Photos © Stephen Tierney Photography (Tel: 07745-046278)

Spring News
from Hair Artistry

Some exciting news. We are now officially open. We are so pleased to have reopened and are looking forward to seeing all our lovely clients. We are following the strict Government Covid-19 rules so appointments per day are limited due to the 2 metre rule. Clients will require a skin test 48 hrs prior to their hair colouring service. Please book your skin test when we reopen. Thank you and stay safe.

Some exciting news- The launch of our 60s exclusive circle. Once we reopen the over 60s will have their own price list which is valid Monday to Friday. More news will follow once we reopen.

Keep safe and hope to see you soon.

Job Vacancies

Current Vacancies

We have a vacancy for a self-employed hairstylist. Flexible working times available. Call Joan Latham on 01206-577162

Services

Cutting

From one length looks to graduated bobs, asymmetrical looks to very short clipper cuts, the range of cutting techniques include razor cutting, tapering, point cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, channel cutting to name a few. Fringes are the current trend and are easy to maintain. A total restyle can give an instant lift and complimented with a touch of colour can enhance the cut superbly.

Restyling

Everybody gets fed up with their hair, the cut, colour, straight, wavy or curly and long for a change but are hesitant to try something new just in case it doesn’t suit. You can always pop along to look through the many style magazines Hair Artistry has to offer and to have a chat about any worries you have about changing the style of your hair. A new look can make you look ten years younger!

Blow Drying

Blow drying-from long hair to short hair, all lengths can be blow dried straight and smooth or with volume and curl. Hair can be blow-dried with smaller brushes to create curls. A blow dry is a great foundation for further styling. The use of straighteners, conical wand, heated rollers and tongs can help to produce waves and curls. Velcro rollers can be used to help support the style especially if the style is for a special occasion such as a Wedding, Christening, Prom or Gala dinner.

Volume mousse can be used to give extra body and hold. Heat protection sprays and creams can be used beforehand to help protect the hair from the heat of the electrical equipment. Serums and sprays give the finishing touch to the total look.

Setting

Different size rollers can be used to create volume or curl. Heated rollers are best used prior to an up do style to help the hair become more manageable. Different type of formers can be used instead of conventional rollers to create different waves or curls.

Colouring

Highlights and lowlights can be used to create a personal palette of colour using two or three different shades that complement each other. Matrix and L`Oreal both use a Professional Safety Protocol which is carried out 48 hours prior to any colour service. A consultation is carried out before any colour service to ensure that the correct colour is achievable.

Bridal Hair

A consultation and trial service is advisable so the Bride-to-be can discuss her requirements with one of our stylists. There are a wide range of hair styles suitable for a bride and the consultation can be pre-booked to give the stylist and Bride-to-be enough time to go through the possibilities. A trial service can then be booked. Ornamentation can also be discussed at the consultation.

Straightening

Hair & Scalp Treatments

Hair and Scalp treatments - from time to time hair and scalp can suddenly change, hair becomes drier and the scalp starts to feel tight and sensitive. Hair thinning can also start especially after pregnancy, taking medication, stress, illness, shock, menopause, thyroid problems, sun damage, over colouring, bleaching or perming all can play a part in the hair and scalps general health. Matrix and L`Oreal have produced a range of conditioning treatments to suit different types of problems.

A treatment consists of a relaxing shampoo, the mask applied and a 5 minute scalp massage to invigorate the scalp and then 10-15 minutes under heat to activate the treatment and aid the restructuring of the hair. The hair and scalp is then rinsed thoroughly and it is now ready to be styled. A course of treatments is recommended. Hair thinning such as alopecia could be treated with a product called Nioxin. This is a personalised treatment for specific problems.

Perming

The size of the perm rod determines the size of the curl or wave. The bigger the perm rod the bigger the curl. L`Oreal and Matrix produce a range of perm lotions to suit normal, resistant or sensitive hair (coloured). A consultation must be carried out to determine the correct perm lotion and size of perm rod. A perm service usually takes around 2.5hours but the longer the hair and the type of winding technique for example a spiral wind can take 4 to 5 hours or longer.

A perm is permanent and will need regular trims and conditioning treatments. Matrix has introduced a new shampoo and conditioner for curls which will enhance the perm. A perm can be used to support a style which just needs body and not curl, these usually last about 6 to 8 weeks and will give your blow dry style more body and bounce. Perming bleached hair is not recommended.

Colour Correction

From time to time most people will put a home colorant or bleach on their hair and it turns out to be a mistake. Do not worry help is at hand at Hair Artistry, a full consultation, hair tests to test the elasticity, porosity and incompatibility of the product used and a skin test will need to be carried out prior to the booking. Colour correction may take more than one visit depending on how much colour has to be removed. If the hair is too damaged to take more chemicals a series of conditioning treatments will be offered first.

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