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Welcome to the inaugural edition of Elena’s Edit, a monthly musing from the heart of Belgravia, where we peel back the velvet curtain to reveal the essence of elegance that defines our beloved neighbourhood and the ethos of Neville Hair and Beauty.

Elegance

Elegance is more than a concept; it’s a lifestyle. In Belgravia, this lifestyle is woven into the fabric of our streets, from the stately Georgian townhouses that line our avenues to the meticulously manicured gardens that bloom with the promise of spring. Here, elegance is not just seen but felt —a palpable presence that accompanies every step you take through this historic enclave of luxury.

Discovering Elegance in Every Detail

Ziad Nakad’s 2024 collection caught my eye for its stunning designs, blending elegance with a touch of the unexpected—much like a walk through Belgravia, where classic beauty meets modern flair. Nakad’s work, with its detailed craftsmanship and thoughtful use of fabric, reminds us that true style is about expressing oneself authentically. It’s not just about the luxury tag but the stories we tell through the clothes we wear and the beauty we choose to showcase. This collection inspires us to find beauty in the details and celebrate individuality in our everyday elegance.

The Personal Touch of Beauty Beauty is personal.

It’s a reflection of your essence and a celebration of your individuality. That’s why our approach to elegance is grounded in understanding and enhancing your natural beauty. From the precision of a custom haircut to the artistry of a colour transformation that complements your complexion, our goal is to ensure that every client leaves our salon feeling not just pampered but empowered.

Belgravia’s Legacy of Luxury

Belgravia is not just a location; it’s a legacy. A legacy of timeless elegance, where the luxury of yesterday meets the innovation of tomorrow. This neighbourhood is a treasure trove of exclusive boutiques, artisanal cafes, and hidden gardens, each with its own story of sophistication and style. As part of this community, we at Neville are committed to upholding this legacy by ensuring that every service we offer is an embodiment of the elegance that Belgravia represents.

Belgravia’s embodiment of luxury and sophistication finds its match in the cherry cola hair trend. This elegant color, with its deep reds and chocolate undertones, offers a refined update for the discerning individual. At Neville Hair and Beauty, we excel in crafting this luxurious transformation, ensuring it complements your unique style and the exclusive essence of Belgravia. Embrace the cherry cola trend for an exquisite blend of warmth and sophistication.

Join Us on This Journey

Elena’s Edit is more than a newsletter; it’s an invitation. An invitation to explore the nuances of elegance that define not just our salon but the vibrant community of Belgravia. Each month, we’ll dive into the latest trends, share insider tips, and offer a glimpse into the local luxuries that make this area so unique.

Thanks!

Until next time, may your days be filled with beauty and elegance, in every form it takes.

Warmly, Elena and the Neville Hair and Beauty team

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Welcome to the inaugural edition of Elena’s Edit, a monthly musing from the heart of Belgravia, where we peel back the velvet curtain to reveal the essence of elegance that defines our beloved neighbourhood and the ethos of Neville Hair and Beauty.

Elegance

Elegance is more than a concept; it’s a lifestyle. In Belgravia, this lifestyle is woven into the fabric of our streets, from the stately Georgian townhouses that line our avenues to the meticulously manicured gardens that bloom with the promise of spring. Here, elegance is not just seen but felt —a palpable presence that accompanies every step you take through this historic enclave of luxury.

Discovering Elegance in Every Detail

Ziad Nakad’s 2024 collection caught my eye for its stunning designs, blending elegance with a touch of the unexpected—much like a walk through Belgravia, where classic beauty meets modern flair. Nakad’s work, with its detailed craftsmanship and thoughtful use of fabric, reminds us that true style is about expressing oneself authentically. It’s not just about the luxury tag but the stories we tell through the clothes we wear and the beauty we choose to showcase. This collection inspires us to find beauty in the details and celebrate individuality in our everyday elegance.

The Personal Touch of Beauty Beauty is personal.

It’s a reflection of your essence and a celebration of your individuality. That’s why our approach to elegance is grounded in understanding and enhancing your natural beauty. From the precision of a custom haircut to the artistry of a colour transformation that complements your complexion, our goal is to ensure that every client leaves our salon feeling not just pampered but empowered.

Belgravia’s Legacy of Luxury

Belgravia is not just a location; it’s a legacy. A legacy of timeless elegance, where the luxury of yesterday meets the innovation of tomorrow. This neighbourhood is a treasure trove of exclusive boutiques, artisanal cafes, and hidden gardens, each with its own story of sophistication and style. As part of this community, we at Neville are committed to upholding this legacy by ensuring that every service we offer is an embodiment of the elegance that Belgravia represents.

Belgravia’s embodiment of luxury and sophistication finds its match in the cherry cola hair trend. This elegant color, with its deep reds and chocolate undertones, offers a refined update for the discerning individual. At Neville Hair and Beauty, we excel in crafting this luxurious transformation, ensuring it complements your unique style and the exclusive essence of Belgravia. Embrace the cherry cola trend for an exquisite blend of warmth and sophistication.

Join Us on This Journey

Elena’s Edit is more than a newsletter; it’s an invitation. An invitation to explore the nuances of elegance that define not just our salon but the vibrant community of Belgravia. Each month, we’ll dive into the latest trends, share insider tips, and offer a glimpse into the local luxuries that make this area so unique.

Thanks!

Until next time, may your days be filled with beauty and elegance, in every form it takes.

Warmly, Elena and the Neville Hair and Beauty team

The Neville session team heads the Celia Kritharioti SS23 show

The Neville session team heads the Celia Kritharioti SS23 show

The Neville artistic team create the hair look for Celia Kritharioti SS23 at Paris Haute Couture.

The Neville session team heads the Celia Kritharioti SS23 show Supported by L’Oréal Professionnel Paris
How to achieve the look:
  • Prep the hair using L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Pli.
  • Blow dry the hair smooth.
  • Tie the hair into a slick high ponytail and secure with elastic.
  • Using L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Air Fix on a small section, braid the hair into a 1cm wide braid and secure with elastic.
  • Repeat the process until all the hair from ponytail is braided.
  • Apply some L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Liss Control to your hands, rub together before gently passing your hands over the braids for added shine.
  • Use one of the braids to wrap around the base of the ponytail to hide the elastic and secure with a grip.
  • To finish apply a light mist of L’Oreal Infinium medium hold hairspray.

The Neville session team heads the Celia Kritharioti SS23 show Supported by L’Oréal Professionnel Paris

The Neville session team heads the Celia Kritharioti SS23 show Supported by L’Oréal Professionnel Paris

Get your best curly hair yet

Get your best curly hair yet

We believe that 2021 is all about embracing your natural hair’s texture. With curly hair growing increasingly popular we have decided to turn to one of our experts, Kelly May, to get all the tips you need to get your best curly hair yet.

Firstly it’s important to understand that Curls can change over time, says Kelly May. You can go from having soft waves to tighter curls. Your hair goes through cycles that can change every several years. Pregnancy has also been known to change a woman’s hair. This can be due to post pregnancy hormones and the loss of hair. Post pregnancy your hair can grow back with a different texture and sometimes much curlier.

Whatever your type of curl or its cyclical changes, it is important to protect them. May, recommends sleeping on a silk pillow case or wearing a silk head turban at night. “ This will help reduce breakage and cause less friction when you are sleeping” adds May. To ensure healthy curls, it’s important to wash your hair in a certain way and ensure you indulge in regular conditioning treatments. Curls require a lot of hydration.

May advises, hair be brushed before it is washed and again when you apply conditioner. This helps eliminate the frizz. Use clarifying shampoo first, followed by a moisture based curl defining shampoo. The thickness of your hair will then determine what your curls need whether its moisture, protein, frizz control or volume. Curly hair has a tendency to require more moisture than most other hair types.

So what is the best brush to use for curly hair? At Neville, we recommend using a flat paddle brush or a denman brush. These are gently on your curls and great for tangles. Always remember to brush your hair when it is wet with conditioner or alternatively prior to washing it.

For those of you struggling with your curls and looking into potential treatments to help reduce frizz, we recommend Tanino Therapy, a chemical free smoothing treatment that will maintain your curl at the same time.

When it comes to styling using the right products is paramount. For rebellious curly hair, May recommends using the Kerastase discipline range which is great for managing thicker curls and frizz for a smooth and shinier finish.

If you are looking to embrace your natural curls or alternatively achieve a smooth blowdry, we recommend using L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Liss control.

If you are opting for a curly style, it helps define the curls. Liss control is a light weight product with maximum effect. Alternatively, if you wish to smooth your hair liss control will help you achieve shiny and smooth hair.

Jack Merrick-Thirlway heads the Julien Fournié SS23 show

Jack Merrick-Thirlway heads the Julien Fournié SS23 show

Jack Merrick-Thirlway supported by Neville Hair & Beauty Salon using L’Oreal Professionnel.

How to achieve the look:

  • Prep the hair using L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Pli.
  • Blow dry the hair smooth.
  • Using a medium sized barrel tong, create a subtle beach wave.
  • Apply a light mist of L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Beach Waves all over and allow to dry naturally. This is to create a lived-in beach effect.
  • Break up the beach waves by adding one or two small to medium braids.
  • To finish apply a light mist of L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Savage Panache.

Jack Merrick-Thirlway heads the Julien Fournié SS23 show

Jack Merrick-Thirlway heads the Julien Fournié SS23 show

Jack Merrick-Thirlway heads the Julien Fournié SS23 show

Neville creates hair look for the Chopard Art Show

Neville creates hair look for the Chopard Art Show

Chopard Art Fashion Show 2023

Jack Merrick-Thirlway creates the hair look for Chopard’s Art Fashion Show 2023 at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Stylist:

Jack Merrick-Thirlway at ELSL Management supported by Neville Hair & Beauty Salon and Amazon Salon.

How to achieve the look:

  • Prep the hair using Shu Uemura Tsuki Shape. Once applied create a ruvido texture by blasting the hair dry and working the product in from root to tip with a paddle brush for thin and wavy hair. For textured hair blowdry the product in using a round wooden brush with boar bristles.
  • Using a pin tail comb part, the hair in the centre.
  • Select medium sections of hair along the centre parting and create a lived-in wave using a medium barrel tong. Change the direction of the wave for each section alternating between outward and inward facing. Ensure you leave the tips straight.
  • Apply a small drop of L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Liss Control + to your hands and distribute evenly throughout the lengths of the hair to style out the waves.
  • Gather the hair back into a textured ponytail using your fingers and secure at the level of the occipital bone with elastic. Ensure you twist the elastic around the base of the ponytail 6 times to create a 1 cm width to allow for the twist. Elastic should be visible.
  • Using the ponytail length twist the hair on itself and up into a perfectly undone updo, leaving the straight tips out to the bottom left. Secure using pins and grips. The final look will show the tips of the hair visible to the bottom left and the elastic visible on the right.
  • To finish the look, apply a light mist of Kerastase Laque Couture hairspray to remove any flyways.

Photography by Ambra Vernuccio.

Doris Kath RTW at London Fashion Week for CSM

How to achieve the look:
  • Prep hair using L’Oréal Tecni Art Pli.
  • Create a centre parting and smooth out hair using big brush, leaving the hair natural at the roots.
  • Once smooth, continue centre parting down to baseline and clip one side away.
  • Make a plait with length of one side starting at occipital bone and continue down to end of length making sure the plait sits on centre line.
  • Secure with elastic.
  • Repeat on opposite side so that the two plaits sit side by side.
  • On the underneath of plaits, thread elastic between both sides and secure plaits together.
  • Pull some loose strands of hair around front hairline to leave softness and finish with a light spritz of l’Oréal Infinium hairspray for hold.

Lead Stylist : Jack Merrick-Thirlway

Jimmy Paul RTW at London Fashion Week for ON|OFF

How to achieve the look:
  • The Jimmy Paul x Hello Kitty was inspired from the 60’s with a key focus on volumes. Each model was given an individual look that best suited their face shape.
  • All models were prepped using L’Oréal Tecni Art Pli to give hold and allow us to mould the hair into big voluminous shapes.
  • Bridgette Bardot inspired most of the hair looks.
  • Each look required loads of backcombing at the roots.
  • We used L’Oréal Tecni Art Super Dust to secure the shape and allow us to manipulate the hair.
  • To finish the individual looks, L’Oréal Infinium hairspray was applied as a subtle mist to give shine and hold.
  • Red Ribbons were then added to each look to tie in the looks together.

Lead Stylist : Jack Merrick-Thirlway