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claysalonandspa: More and more often we are seeing Clay Salon...

jamesecons — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:00:06 +0100

More and more often we are seeing Clay Salon Director James Davis being called up for an interview, presentation, demo day or seminar. This photograph is a sneak peak of an interview James did for a Shoot Star Chase, Hospice Care for Children promotional video, as part of the Clay Teams continued support for the charity.

You will also find the James with the Clay Salon in the latest edition of Hairdressers Journal Magazine.

claysalonandspa: What is Style? We have all seen her and...

jamesecons — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:10:48 +0100

claysalonandspa:

What is Style?

We have all seen her and gawked in admiration – and not with a little envy.

She needn’t be beautiful, nor dressed in anything we couldn’t imagine for ourselves but her clothes are a brilliant orchestration of colour and texture, fabric and fit, sensibility and style. She wears them like a badge-they don’t wear her.

Her style is constant, every time you see her, her style is unmistakably her own. Her personal style is her personal uniform.

- Johnson Gross et al; 1995

When you are thinking about Style, consider this:

Style is not about clothes alone

Fashion can be bought-style can not

We are not always born with a sense of style –but it can be learned

Style is consistent – but not boring

What is your style?

The most important principle, in my mind, is to dress yourself according to your personality and lifestyle. This will make your life so much easier. There is no point is dressing in a business style dress if you are a stay at home mum and vice versa.

When dressing a body bear these points in mind…..dressing yourself is like wrapping a gift and depending on the shape and size of the parcel we dress it to suit an individual’s requirement;

Colour; Texture; Pattern; Accessories;

Would you choose to flatter, disguise and personalise your gift, the same principles apply to wrapping the body.

Outer and Inner lines

Everyone has an outer line to his or her face and body. We are born with this shape. This basic shape does not change whether you are a size 8 or 28.

We must, therefore, wrap our body in clothes, hairstyles, accessories and glasses to suit and mimic our outer shape.

For more information on individual consultations please contact;

Lisa Talbot

www.lisatalbot.co.uk

07887 802700

claysalonandspa: In case you were wondering, musical chairs is...

jamesecons — Sun, 22 May 2011 10:00:06 +0100

claysalonandspa:

In case you were wondering, musical chairs is not our favorite game… it’s just that a seat is often a rare commodity in The Clay Salon!

claysalonandspa: Matt Shaw is a fantastic addition to the Clay...

jamesecons — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:00:06 +0100

claysalonandspa:

Matt Shaw is a fantastic addition to the Clay Salon team

I know you have all been waiting to see what this new addition to the Clay Salon team looks like. Well, we are over the moon to present to you, Mr. Matt Shaw.

The new kid on the block is already driving a long list of clients wanting to test his skills this new environment, and we know that Matt is up for the challenge. Previously of Monroe’s Cutting Company in Leatherhead, Matt has been headhunted by the experts at the Clay Salon for his ability to snip and style haircuts primed for the glamorous streets of London; the cobbled lanes of the home counties; or even catwalks galore!

You can book with Matt now through the Clay Salon front-of-house - but you already knew that, didn’t you!?

Can’t wait to see you ready for that new summer style very soon! xx

One of my clients is having a great time in Miami right now....

jamesecons — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:20:03 +0100

One of my clients is having a great time in Miami right now. Not at all jealous Marina, honest.

floraphotography:

Yellow orchid, redland orchid festival Miami

claysalonandspa: Clay Salon is working with Groupon Surrey to...

jamesecons — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:54:53 +0100

claysalonandspa:

Clay Salon is working with Groupon Surrey to bring you HUGE discounts!

Have a look at Groupon Surrey today to purchase your Keratin Complex smoothing hair treatment at a 72% discount. Today, we are pleased to present you an offer slashing the price of this worth while treatment from £250 to just £69.

Purchase through Groupon (click the image above) and book with us. This offer is ONLY AVAILABLE TODAY!

See you soon xx

claysalonandspa: Milk_Shake Creative Hairstyles (via...

jamesecons — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:08 +0000

claysalonandspa:

Milk_Shake Creative Hairstyles (via claysalonandspa)

claysalonandspa: In case you missed all the buzz in the...

jamesecons — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:00:07 +0000

claysalonandspa:

In case you missed all the buzz in the gift-shop windows; that day where we all get to appreciate our dearest mothers has come around again.

The Clay Team have come up with a few of their favorites at specially slashed prices so that you can show just how much you love your mum this Mother’s Day while still having enough money left over for her birthday present!

We love you Mum’s!!

P.S. Gent’s, if you have kids under the age of six, do the right thing…! ;-)

www.claysalonandspa.com claysalonandspa: Our lovely assistant...

jamesecons — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:15:08 +0000

www.claysalonandspa.com

claysalonandspa:

Our lovely assistant Abbey pulled out all the stops to create this luscious look, and I’m sure you’ll appreciate the ‘kick and fringe’ as much as we do!

Please excuse the photography *cough* but you get the idea of this fab styling.

The girls are working really hard this year to climb their way up the ladder of the Clay Salon’s ‘Grass Roots’ tour. Impressing us and our clients with not only their styling innovations, but their overall ‘hard-working’, hard-learning’ attitudes… these girls are heading for the big time and we’re honoured to have them on board!

You GO Girls!! xx

claysalonandspa: It’s hard to believe that these are the hands...

jamesecons — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:00:08 +0000

claysalonandspa:

It’s hard to believe that these are the hands of an Assistant Stylist at work. Millie has been showing off her skills in the Clay Salon once again with a range of different styles; from up-do’s to pixie crops to blonde wedding waves…

The girl’s got it all wrapped up and proving that she is the one to watch in the competitive hairdressing world. We are so glad she is a part of our specialist team.

Keep up the great work!

"Her hair looks amazing, you are very good at what you do!! I wish we had more hairdressers like you..."

jamesecons — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:01:07 +0000

“Her hair looks amazing, you are very good at what you do!! I wish we had more hairdressers...

claysalonandspa: Transform Yourself …or at least let us do it...

jamesecons — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:00:06 +0000

claysalonandspa:

Transform Yourself …or at least let us do it for you!

“Due to adverse weather conditions (enter business name here) has been delayed/forced to close…”. How many times have you heard that this week!??!

Unfortunately the snow spread as far and wide as Oxshott, Surrey this week, and indeed our beloved Clay Salon staff have all been snowed in …or snowed out as the case may be.

But it seems even the forces of mother nature herself cannot stop this bunch in their creativity, as they continue to action every idea.

The photo montage above shows styling guru Kim and Salon Director JD giving one lucky young lady a revamp to the max; from long blonde to the cutest brunette bob, this is just one of their recent adventures.

The Clay Staff are well versed in the expectations of Christmas spent in a world class salon, and fully understand that the entire population of Surrey will sure enough want to be looking cut, styled and glam for the holidays.

With this in mind I’m pleased to announced that the Clay Salon will be open EVERY Monday of December! So get your appointments booked now before it’s too late..!

See you soon! xx

claysalonandspa: BAD HAIR DAY? As part of the celebrations for...

jamesecons — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:27:43 +0000

1st Birthday

Bad Hair Day

claysalonandspa:

BAD HAIR DAY?

As part of the celebrations for Clay’s First Birthday, we thought we’d give you the chance to join the party!!

WIN yourself a FREE haircut worth up to £65 from the hottest new hairdressing salon in Britain - WINNER of the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2010.

I’m pleased to present to you… ‘BAD HAIR DAY!’

To enter the competition, we want to see your worst hair nightmares. It can be a serious case of bed-hair; a new style that you wish you could take back; or just one of those moments where you wish you didn’t have to leave the house!!

To enter: Tweet us your photos @ClaySalonAndSpa with #BadHairComp attached;

Post them on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/claysalonspa;

Or reply to this post!

The one rule for entry is you must LIKE our Facebook Page.. so click here: www.facebook.com/claysalonspa

We will pick our favorite and the winner will be announced on Monday 20th December, so get your entries in before then!!!!

We can’t wait to see some fantastic morning barnets! xx

claysalonandspa: I imagine some of you will be heading to...

jamesecons — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:02:09 +0000

claysalonandspa:

I imagine some of you will be heading to far-off lands for the Christmas holidays, or maybe even before - a New York shopping trip maybe? A break to some winter sun? I know our very own JD is off to Dubai… but what about the effects jet-lag can have on a holiday?

At best, jet-lag means a couple of days spent feeling pretty shattered. However, at worst, jet-lag can cause indigestion, memory loss, difficulty concentrating and headaches. Not a great start to your ‘wonderful holiday’!!

Depending who you seek, there are varying preventative measures to stop jet-lag following you off the plane at your destination. I’m not going to list them all, but here are my tried and tested Top Two:

Hydration is definitely in the top three - we all know drinking lost of water is great for headaches and generally keeping the system revitalized - this works in the same way for jet-lag; your body is working hard to keep things ticking while you’re sitting in a dry, pressurized aeroplane cabin, crossing numerous time-zones. H2O will ultimately make its life easier.

Getting your sleeping patterns spot-on are another key element to staving off this unwelcome guest on your journey. Set your clock to your destinations timezone the minute you board the plane - and adjust your sleeping patterns accordingly. Even if this means waking-up earlier than usual the day of the flight; or staying awake for a longer period than usual at the other end; you will not regret it!

Preventing jet-lag is all about somehow keeping your body working the same as it would day-to-day, while you are sat in one place for hours; with no natural exercise. Add to that the disorientation of crossing numerous timezones, arriving in day-light - when your body-clock thinks it’s night - and you have a recipe for disaster!

If these tips don’t work for you, then The Clay Spa has something that will. Their specialist Jet-Lag Treatment encourages circulation and re-mobilizes body tissue while helping your digestive system keep time once again. These three things are the key to transporting you back into the correct timezone with no strain on your already exhausted body.

I hope you have an excellent holiday and the effects are minimal.. we’re always here if you feel like that extra boost of immunity!

x

claysalonandspa: Ever heard of Green Peel?? Nor had I… but on...

jamesecons — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:00:09 +0000

Dermatology Meets Cosmetics

Beauty In Harmony With Nature

Schrammek's Green Peel Skin Rejuvenation

claysalonandspa:

Ever heard of Green Peel?? Nor had I… but on my latest visit to the Clay Spa - the one where I was zoning out to incense and ambient music while Claire gave me an ‘all-time’ Indian Head Massage - I got talking to Jemma…

Jemma, is the epitome of day-spa beauty. And, like a handbook of spa treatments, she knows the ins and outs of every service available while managing not to bore you with tech speak you’ll forget by the time you’ve changed into your spa robe. As far as I’m concerned; if Jemma recommends a treatment, you know for sure it’ll be worth it, and most likely exactly what you need!!

But back to the Green Peel. Excited by the prospect of me trying out every treatment at Clay, Jemma suggested the Schrammek Green Peel should be next. A rejuvenating facial peel that will give your skin a new lease of life - literally.

I’m now signed up to try it out in December. So you’ll be hearing more from me and this Dermatology meets Nature meets Beauty combination. Plus, rumors are floating around the office that there will be a great introductory offer to kick Green Peel off - so watch this space!

For a natural, customizable and effective facial treatment which offers long lasting results for dry, sun damaged, wrinkly, scared, stretched or coarse skin; I’m sure Jemma would say that Green Peel is the ‘skinnovation’ for you!

x

claysalonandspa: The annual British Hairdressing Awards on...

jamesecons — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:03:07 +0000

L-R: JD with Olly Murs and James Overton

JD with the King of hair John Freida

claysalonandspa:

The annual British Hairdressing Awards on Monday night was nothing short of a celebrity circus! With Jonathan Ross on top form and presenting, while the fab X-Factor fella Olly Murs provided entertainment.

Among other stars like HJi’s Jayne Lewis-Orr and Mathew Bantham ;-) the Clay James’ met John Freida - one of Britain’s most accomplished hairdressers and stylists, who was filled with compliments for the Clay Salon and its team; leaving the James’ with ear to ear grins!

Next up was X-Factor supreme - Olly Murs - on top form and having a laugh about his ‘Presidential’ Suite in the hotel that night. Parting ways with a Clay business card in hand, we have been promised a visit to the Salon by Olly soon!

You can catch up with more highlights from the British Hairdressing Awards on the Hairdresser Journal website: www.hji.co.uk - Where you can also search the name Clay and see what surprises you might find!

See you soon… x

claysalonandspa: With the Clay Salon and Spa’s 1st Birthday...

jamesecons — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 10:01:06 +0000

claysalonandspa:

With the Clay Salon and Spa’s 1st Birthday coming up very, very soon, Directors James (Salon) and Claire (Spa) decided to celebrate in style.

It’s been a whirlwind year for both; with Claire and her spa staff really pushing the limits of client satisfaction while introducing some revolutionary new treatments; and how can we forget James with his salon team taking home the British Hairdressing Business Award for ~~longest speech~~ …err, I mean ‘Best Salon Newcomer’!! *cough, sorry! ;-) What an accolade, just 9 months in!!

The invitations were sent and soon enough the champagne was flowing with some key members of the Clay Club and some people who behind the scene’s have helped with the enormous task of getting this new business off the ground.

A few leaps and bounds later and we cannot forget to true essence of what Clay is. We would like to thank YOU most of all for your support throughout, and coming back time and again for facials, colours, manicures, blow-dry’s, massages and re-styles… whatever’s your favorite, we are beyond proud to be a part of your lifestyle!

…And we can’t wait to see you again!!

The Clay Team

x

claysalonandspa: Right Ladies and Gents, you best pick up your...

jamesecons — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:59:04 +0000

claysalonandspa:

Right Ladies and Gents, you best pick up your phones and get dialing fairly quickly as this amazing Clay Spa offer is only on for another 12 DAYS!

REMEMBER… You can use these courses of treatments whenever you like - so long as you get them booked in before Tuesday 30th November!!

Give the girls a call now to book.. xx

This is an article I helped HJi’s Rachael Gibson put...

jamesecons — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 07:25:32 +0000

This is an article I helped HJi’s Rachael Gibson put together ready for the Hairdressers Journal October 8-14 Print issue. Click the image which’ll take you through to the online version…

The Hairdressers Journal is a fantastic source for all those in, or just interested in the Hairdressing industry.

Print version coming to Tumblr soon…

claysalonandspa: Your Indian Head Massage I was told prior to...

jamesecons — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:02:09 +0000

claysalonandspa:

Your Indian Head Massage

I was told prior to my appointment at the Clay Spa that, if at all possible, I should arrive in the right frame of mind for a massage of all-time..

Looking for the full Clay experience, I obeyed as any good blogger would, and got an early night in.. only to awake with a crooked neck followed by train delays due to some very windy Autumnal weather. I persisted with a calm attitude and managed to arrive for my appointment, walking almost upright and only 10 minutes late!

On arrival however, I realised that none of this mattered. I sunk into one of the huge spa waiting room sofa’s - the incense already filling my nostrils to begin the well trialed process of alleviating any remnants of stress I felt - I waited for Claire to be summoned.

Invited to my treatment room, I could just as easily have been back in an Indonesia retreat; the room and treatment bed preheated to relax and sooth the muscles before the massage has even begun with ambient music, careful aromas and mood lighting all perfectly set to drift off to. I honestly couldn’t fault the Spa’s set-up; and the massage followed suit.

As hands got to work kneading my shoulders; acupressure techniques expertly found specific points on my neck, scalp and face - used to better circulation and re-balance the bodies energy fields. All the while I was gradually beginning to zone out, losing track of where I was and sinking into a world of ultimate calm.

Eventually I was asked to flip onto my stomach and welcomed by a steaming bowl of Rose Renew aromatherapy oil. The scent heightened my feeling of calm and the deep massage continued with forearms pressing firmly on my upper-back and shoulders. Once again those all important pressure points were put to good use and I was soon back to drifting.

I made the most of the Spa’s impeccable facilities; stepping into their rain shower - every towel feeling brand new! Post-massage, I took a seat in the Clay Members Coffee Lounge, with a jug of water to hand - to help expel noxious toxins trying to escape. The floating feeling continued for a good hour, in which I quickly realised it was unlikely I was going to get any work done! Yet to my surprise - this soon shifted into a feeling of high ‘conquer-all’ energy which continued into the following day.

I can confidently recommend this type of therapy to anyone, as it can only improve your bodies output. If you need a good excuse.. the way I see it our bodies need a good energizing once in a while as this can only improve day-to-day productivity… and trust me, this REALLY works!

xx

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claysalonandspa: More and more often we are seeing Clay Salon...

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One of my clients is having a great time in Miami right now....

claysalonandspa: Clay Salon is working with Groupon Surrey to...

claysalonandspa: Milk_Shake Creative Hairstyles (via...

claysalonandspa: In case you missed all the buzz in the...

www.claysalonandspa.com claysalonandspa: Our lovely assistant...

claysalonandspa: It’s hard to believe that these are the hands...

"Her hair looks amazing, you are very good at what﻿ you do!! I wish we had more hairdressers like you..."

claysalonandspa: Transform Yourself …or at least let us do it...

claysalonandspa: BAD HAIR DAY? As part of the celebrations for...

claysalonandspa: I imagine some of you will be heading to...

claysalonandspa: Ever heard of Green Peel?? Nor had I… but on...

claysalonandspa: The annual British Hairdressing Awards on...

claysalonandspa: With the Clay Salon and Spa’s 1st Birthday...

claysalonandspa: Right Ladies and Gents, you best pick up your...

This is an article I helped HJi’s Rachael Gibson put...

claysalonandspa: Your Indian Head Massage I was told prior to...

"Her hair looks amazing, you are very good at what you do!! I wish we had more hairdressers like you..."