Christmas Q&A: Festive Fun From Us To You
Merry Christmas everyone! We all love this time of year – getting our clients ready for Christmas parties, gossiping about the night ahead and watching everyone waltz out the door looking absolutely stunning. It truly is a magical time of the year.
All of the staff agree on one thing – that they love Christmas – but everyone celebrates it differently. So we’ve all taken part in a Christmas Q&A so you can find out how your favourite stylist celebrates and learn more about those you might not have properly met yet. And of course there are a couple of questions about party hair and New Year trends because we all want to know the professional’s tips for ways to look fabulous in the last few days of 2018 and to start 2019 in style.
Let’s start with the salon owner herself!
Sinéad Kelly
Q: How will you be spending Christmas?
I have a very special Christmas ahead. Myself, my husband Andy, our two sons Tyler and Huxley, my sister Mandy and her boyfriend Darryl are heading to the Caribbean for two weeks. This will be the first time we’re off to the sunshine for Xmas so we are very excited. But I am not looking forward to the packing all those presents.
Q: What’s your favourite part about Christmas?
No school run 😉 Eating lots and having a few glass of red whilst playing family board games. Spending days and days of quality time with my husband and sons and of course with extended family and friends.
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat at Christmas?
This year it probably won’t happen, but I love cold turkey and ham with stuffing sandwiches. Oh and lots of Branston pickle. And of course cheese boards.
Q: Which celebrity do you wish you could find in the bottom of your stocking and why?
Obviously my husband is my number 1! However if I had to choose it would have to be Gerard Butler. Ever since Ps I Love you, his character always stays in my mind;)
Q: What’ your favourite Christmas film and why?
The Holiday, I love the funny and romantic side of the movie. We actually went to see it as a team at Clapham’s Winterville Backyard Cinema. Of course I played down how much I loved it as it was a choice between that and Elf….
Q: What’s your favourite Christmas song?
The Pogues – Fairy Tale Of New York. I love it, you can be sure I will singing it at the top of my lungs if it comes on in the car.
Q: We need advice! What hair style will look good all day long on Christmas Day?
So my hair routine for Xmas is always to spend very little time doing it on the day itself especially now I have kids and it is all about them. So I would have a blow-dry the day before. I would have it done with a bit of movement not too straight. Then the next day, I’d use a big barrel wand like the babyliss pro (33cm barrel), I take large sections and tong away from the face, Because they are big it will be very natural.
Then the day after Xmas day I normally use dry shampoo and go for a textured ponytail with pieces hanging loosely. The secret, which you might remember me mentioning before, is I always sleep with my glamorous hair net to step my hair going all bed head the next day.
Q: Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions?
To continue what I do, just be happy. Keep a work-home life balance. Now I have my manager Azzurra, I want to get more involved with pushing more creativity with my team. We have some exciting prospects happening next year.
Q: What hair trend do you think will take off in 2019?
I am hoping we are seeing less and less of the crazy bright colours. Yes there will always be a market for it, however it is not the easiest to carry off. I love nothing more then bespoke cocktail hair colouring to the individual rather than following a trend. It is a bit like clothes and make up fashion, don’t follow trends – just be your beautiful self.
Azzurra Chivaroli
Q: How will you be spending Christmas?
A: After 3 years in London, my best friend, who I’ve known since childhood, will come over from Italy. I can’t wait to show her where I live, where I get my favorite coffee etc. We’ll meet my lovely boyfriend’s family and spend Xmas together.
The mix of food, traditional Xmas games from Scotland and games from Italy will not be boring 🙂
Q: What’s your favourite part about Christmas?
A: I get really excited buying presents. I can’t wait to see the expressions of my family, boyfriend and friends when they get to open their presents. I love the curiosity and happiness in their eyes when they open the gift. It’s like being a child again.
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat at Christmas?
A: That is hard! My Italian grandma starts to cook one week in advance for Xmas day – there is a huge amount of food. My favourite are the traditional soups, made with eggs, meats and a lot of parmesan. They’re incredible taste and creamy.
Q: Which celebrity do you wish you could find in the bottom of your stocking and why?
A: I feel a bit embarrassed to say this. I would like to find the most famous ginger man in music – Ed Sheehan. He would get out his guitar and start singing.:)
Q: What’ your favourite Christmas film and why?
A: Elf, it’s funny and puts me in a really happy mood perfect for Xmas:)
Q: What’s your favourite Christmas song?
A: My favourite songs is “Last Christmas “ by Wham
Q: We need advice! What hair style will look good all day long on Christmas Day?
A: Fluffy, messy braids and low chignon or romantic curls afe always an excellent solution to leave everyone speechless.
Romantic and glam, the braid’s crown is a perfect style to show off on Xmas day. It’s easier than it seems. In a short time you can create a chic hairstyle that looks like a skilled hairdresser has done it.
Q: Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions?
A: make the best of my time. Don’t miss anything that can improve myself and have time with all the people that I love
Q: What hair trend do you think will take off in 2019?
A: We move away from the fake and exaggerated colour effects to accommodate natural shades. Chocolate colour, intense hazelnut and strong and full body caramel will be cool in 2019.
Vas Mikiledes
Q: How will you be spending Christmas?
A: I am spending Christmas with friends this year. My family all live abroad so it’s difficult for all of us to meet up for Christmas, but I am excited about spending it with my good friends.
Q: What’s your favourite part about Christmas?
A: The excitement of the build up and all the decorations and lights makes it a magical time of year, even though the days are getting shorter and it starts to get colder.
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat at Christmas?
A: The savoury extras, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, even Brussels sprouts!
Q: Which celebrity do you wish you could find in the bottom of your stocking and why?
A: Chris Hemsworth. Ahem, enough said.
Q: What’ your favourite Christmas film and why?
A: Edward Scissorhands. I was as a huge Tim Burton fan growing up. It’s not your typical Christmas movie but I love it.
Q: What’s your favourite Christmas song?
A: It has to be Mariah and ‘All I for Christmas’. That song IS Christmas.
Q: We need advice! What hair style will look good all day long on Christmas Day?
A: We always dress up for Christmas, it’s a great event and love a bit of glamour and sparkle so get the heated rollers out and go for a glam wave, it doesn’t take too long. The heated rollers will keep the style in all day, you can even have them in if you’re cooking the Christmas dinner and take them out just before guests arrive. Effortless.
Q: Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions?
A: To put into action all the creative concepts that have been buzzing around in my head this last year, starting in January!
Q: What hair trend do you think will take off in 2019?
A: The last couple of years have been all about the midi or the long bob. Those styles will still be around but women are growing their hair more, so I think it will be more luxe rich colours on longer styles.
Sara Bergatini
Q: How will you be spending Christmas?
A: I will be spending Christmas at home with my family this year
Q: What’s your favourite part of Christmas?
A: My favourite part of Christmas is eating the amazing Italian feast that we will have on our table over the festive period. Who doesn’t love a feast?
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat at Christmas?
A: My favourite thing to eat at an Italian Christmas is Lasagna.
Q: Which celeb would you like to find in your stocking?
A: I would love to find Justin Timberlake. He’s probably my favourite celeb ever. I’m a massive fan girl! I even loved him in his N Sync days 😉
Q: What’s your favourite Christmas movie?
A: My favourite Christmas film is Elf. It is hilarious!
Q: What’s your favourite Christmas song?
A: My favourite Christmas song has to be Mariah Carey’s All I want for Christmas
Q; We need advice! What hair style will look good all day long on Christmas Day?
A: I always go for party curls around Christmas times. They’re always lovely and fun at this time of year!
Q; Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?
A; My New Year’s resolutions are to do more creative work in the salon. Also going to the gym would be a good one!
Q;What hair trends do you think will take off in 2019?
A: I think a lot more people will want to be brighter and blonder this year. Maybe cropped short haircuts will make a comeback.
Gitanna Mullan
Q: How will you be spending Christmas?
I will be spending Christmas surrounded by family and close friends.
Q: What’s your favourite part about Christmas?
Definitely eating and drinking and not having to think of an excuse 😉
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat at Christmas?
My favourite thing to eat is a cold turkey sandwich and a fat roast!
Q: Which celebrity do you wish you could find in the bottom of your stocking and why?
Ooh Justin Bieber for sure.. Adored him for a life time
Q: What’ your favourite Christmas film and why?
100% has to be The Grinch, its a traditional and Jim Carrey is my favourite actor of all time.
Q: What’s your favourite Christmas song?
Mistletoe by Justin Bieber
Q: We need advice! What hair style will look good all day long on Christmas Day?
Either keep it nice and straight and sleek or go for big and bouncy (with lots of hairspray)
Q: Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions?
To start the gym.. although it has been that for the past 2 years
Q: What hair trend do you think will take off in 2019?
I think natural coloured lobs will be a hit for 2019.. everyone loves a lob.
Chloe Broome
Q: How will you be spending Christmas?
With my family
Q:What’s your favourite part about Christmas?
Bonding with my family. Having a chance to sit and spend time with them.
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat at Christmas?
A full turkey roast dinner
Q: Which celebrity do you wish you could find in the bottom of your stocking and why?
Joey Essex. think he is funny and good looking
Q: What’ your favourite Christmas film and why?
Elf, It’s a funny film and it’s something everybody in my house enjoys
Q: What’s your favourite Christmas song?
All I want for Christmas by Mariah Carey.
Q: We need advice! What hair style will look good all day long on Christmas Day?
Curls. They’re always chic and elegant. It’s a timeless look.
Q: Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions?
To start the gym and start driving
Q: What hair trend do you think will take off in 2019?
More curly blowdrys. Hair will get longer and everyone loves a curl
Leah Jenner
Q: How will you be spending Christmas?
With my family. We’ll be going out and seeing the lights and then stay at home all cosy on the big day.
Q: What’s your favourite part about Christmas?
Spending time with everyone and eating loads of food
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat at Christmas?
The turkey , it’s sooo delicious
Q: Which celebrity do you wish you could find in the bottom of your stocking and why?
Peter Andre I’ve literally always had the biggest crush on him
Q: What’ your favourite Christmas film and why?
I would have to say all the Home Alone films. I love them
Q: What’s your favourite Christmas song?
Fairytale of New York by The Pogues.
Q: We need advice! What hair style will look good all day long on Christmas Day?
Maybe some nice big curls. If they’re big, they’ll only drop slightly. Or you could go for something simpler like a little plait at the front to keep stray hairs out of your face.
Q: Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions?
Don’t order so much takeaway food!
Q: What hair trend do you think will take off in 2019?
Beachy curls. They never go out of fashion and they’re something that look amazing on every0ne!
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AGAIN FROM ALL THE TEAM. IF YOU NEED LAST MINUTE HELP WITH PARTY HAIR PHONE US ON 0208 392 2444.
