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If you want to find out what is news/ changing at Envy you can read all about it here.
If your regular stylist isn’t mentioned , don’t panic. The team is still the same , it’s just that there is nothing to communicate with that particular individual at this time.
The team took the opportunity to shake off their ‘lockdown’ looks and get ‘dressed up’ for their ‘lockdown’ video.
Sarah Chapman kindly merged all of our videos together to create ‘a bit of fun’ and hopefully put a smile of our followers faces. We have had a great response, our followers have loved it. It would be a shame not to keep it in our Envy News section on our website.
So here it is.
Last weekend some of the team members got together for an ‘online brunch’ they spent two hours eating drinking and playing games. A great time was had by all.
We are all looking forward to the day when we can return to the salon and be one BIG HAPPY ENVY FAMILY AGAIN.
Stay Safe Everyone.
Tracie
TODAY’S TOPIC- IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TONE
Often as we approach our next appointment at the salon, we notice that our colour has changed a little.
Blondes that were ‘cool’ in tone can become ‘warm’, reds can appear more copper.
YOU CAN COMBAT THIS!
By using the correct colour care range at home for your hair you can prolong and maintain the tone, keeping your colour looking ‘fresh’ all the time.
At Envy for blondes we recommend Keune Care Silver Savour shampoo and conditioner.
BUY SILVER SAVIOUR SHAMPOO HERE
BUY SILVER SAVIOUR CONDITIONER HERE
Here you can see an experiment, demonstrating the toning power of the @Keune Silver Saviour Shampoo and the Care Prescriptive Mask with the addition of Colour Chameleon pigment to help tone, whilst treating.
BEFORE AND AFTER- Notice how the hair has changed from warm blonde to cool blonde.
This ‘specially formulated colour mask’ is BRILLIANT if you want to inject a little more intensive tone into your colour, whilst giving your hair a treatment or in the relevance of this blog post, ‘the absence of your salon visit, refresh safely at home’.
Each colour mask is formulated by your stylist, using your unique client record card to colour match, ensuring vibrancy, strength and vitality even when you are away from the salon. This is not just for blonde hair, this colour mask can be used to rejuvenate reds, coppers, violets, blue, pink and the full range of pastels.
It COSTS £37 and you can order here or ask me additional questions via this form.
Victoria loved her first Colour Chameleon Mask.
Stay Safe and Best Wishes
Tracie Gunningham XX
I know that there are many of you that would be due an appointment soon and you may be tempted to reach for the scissors and the home hair colour.
PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS- If it goes wrong it could be weeks before you are able to have your hair returned to it's former glory.
However, I have some recommendations to help you survive until your next appointment, please keep checking back to our blog see what they are.
Unless you are 'key worker' I'm guessing you will have some free time on your hands.
Use this time to pamper your hair, or if your hair is short and needs cutting, try styling in a different way or wearing is slightly flatter. At Envy I think we give great home care advice about how to look after the cut and colour between visits, but this current situation is going to require additional tip sand tricks, to ensure that you and your hair are still feeling ‘tip top’ and prevent you from doing something that you may regret.
Please take a read of this blog post which I have included links to your ‘self survival haircare range’, that can be purchased online and delivered straight to your door.
TODAYS TIP AND TRICKS - THE AMAZING POWER OF A CONDITIONING TREATMENT
Often as we approach the our next appointment, our hair care routine slips because we know that we will be visiting the salon and the hairdresser will work their ‘magic’ and your hair will feel fabulous again. Whilst our hairdressing skills are second to none, a lot about why your hair feels so great after a trip to the salon is to do with the products we use during the service.
Sometimes between visits our hair becomes dull and lifeless and the colour seems to fade, and whilst nothing beats a colour refresh, a sharp cut and conditioning treatment to make your hair LOOK AND FEEL AMAZING AGAIN, this is not currently an option due to COVID 19.
NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO FIND OUT AND REALISE THE TRUE BENEFIT OF THE KEUNE CONDITIONING HAIR MASK.
A Keune Careline hair mask will inject shine, strength, vitality and bounce back into your hair thus making your hair more manageable.
Who doesn't want extra shine, body and control of their hair, in the absence of their hairdresser?
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TO GUARANTEE RESULTS
CARELINE SHAMPOO
CARELINE HAIR MASK
CARELINE LEAVE IN TREATMENT
TOWEL
CLINGFILM
HAIRDRYER
COMB
Using the correct Keune shampoo for your hair type, shampoo your hair (the size of a ten pence piece of product is plenty, no more)! Note - as your hair colour grows away from the root, depending on how oily your hair is, you may want to change your shampoo to something more clarifying, as this will cleanse the root more thoroughly and help with body.
Towel dry- squeeze all excess water out of hair. (this prevents the mask from being diluted) using a fifty pence piece size of mask, apply to mid-length and ends of hair (not the roots, as your root area will always be the strongest and healthiest hair)
Once mask has been applied, comb through. (To ensure even distribution) If hair is long twist hair and secure on top of head, with a clip.
Carefully wrap hair in clingfilm (avoiding face)
Using the hairdryer, gently warm the mask all over. (this allows the cuticle to raise and allows the mask to enter the internal structure of the hair, enabling strength)
Once the hair is warm, wrap in a towel and leave for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Undercover hair and rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Using a cooler temperature will ensure that the cuticle stays closed and the strengthening benefits of the mask are locked inside the hair shaft. Blot your hair carefully with a towel.
IF YOUR HAIR IS CURLY, Take a pea size amount of the mask and leave in the hair, (this will help with additional moisture and curl control).
Finish your treatment using Keune Keratin 2 Phase Spray, comb through and style as required.
I’m happy to carry out a consultation over the telephone should you need immediate advice, on product choices for your home care regime.
Call 01752401417
ONLINE CONSULTATIONS @TRACIE@ENVYMYHAIR.CO.UK
ENVY RWY IS NO MORE.
Tracie Gunningham who opened the salon in 2012, had been experiencing some health issues and had started to consider the idea of scaling back the business, although was finding it difficult to make a firm decision.
An opportunity arose when Steve Dyer (previous RWY manager) returned from Australia to the Envy team, expressing his wish that he and his wife Jo would like to own their own salon.
After a chat with Steve and Jo about the business and with the agreement of Urban Splash, the business changed hands on March 2nd 2018.
Steve and Jo Dyer are proud to announce ‘YOKE’ as their new salon and brand. All the hairdressing team are staying with the YOKE salon at Royal William Yard, so clients need not to worry about not finding their regular stylist. The phone number at RWY remains same 251351.
Tracie said ‘ I am delighted that Steve and Jo have taken on the salon, they have lots of energy, skill and knowledge to put to it and I am looking forward to seeing them grow the business and making the salon a huge success. I wish them all the very best'.
Tracie is still VERY committed to ensuring that Envy is a success and will continue to run the brand from the Broadway branch.
Despite her recent comments in the local press, about The Broadway's empty shops, high rent and no foot flow situation,
Tracie said 'there is now hope and promise of new businesses taking up some of the empty units, which will be brilliant and great for us all. Hopefully filled shop units will definitely give the public a reason to visit again and The Broadway will regain is bustling glory that I once knew'.
The Broadway centre manager has a great vision and drive and is determined to get the units full.
Tracie feels excited about being able to give the salon and her team at The Broadway her FULL attention and has already started to implement some changes in the salon, that will benefit regular clients as well as hopefully attracting some new ones, this includes a new pamper room and the addition of beauty services.
Tracie will be working behind the chair Wednesday 9am-8pm, Thursday 2-8pm and will offer additional days and times on request subject to availability.
Here's to the next positive era of Envy.
Envy are always keen to support local charities where possible.
2016 Envy's chosen charity was Hugs from Henry.
Hugs From Henry supports families affected by childhood cancer, neuroblastoma from diagnosis, through treatment and post. The Hugs From Henry team aims to grow the charity to be able to support hundreds of families who are forced to deal with neuroblastoma across the United Kingdom.
The Envy team held various small fund raising events such as Cake sales, sponsored walk, raffles, mufti day and had collection change buckets in the salon all year round.
On 23rd December Tracie Gunningham presented a cheque for £962.21.
Well done TEAM ENVY.
The Envy Hair and Beauty team worked hard creating the latest looks in hair and makeup to provide a 45 minute catwalk show supported by New Look clothing.
The Envy Apprentices wowed the audience with their hair demonstrations.
Tracie Gunningham said
I’D LIKE TO THANK MY ENVY TEAM THEIR CREATIVITY, SKILL AND COMMITMENT TO STYLING AND MODELLING IS SECOND TO NONE.
Special Thanks also went to 'Allison Samuels' events manager at the Broadway salon, for all the planning and preparation with New look and the models and putting it the fashion show together.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheBroadwayPlymstock/videos/?ref=page_internal
The Envy team are very excited about a new revolutionary product that has arrived in salons.
Pera 357 is a triple action shampoo which creates shine, volume and reduces drying time.
Tracie Gunningham the salon owner has been testing the product out this week, she said
'I could instantly feel a difference after the first treatment, my hair was shiny and VERY bouncy, in fact my hair is very fine, it felt twice as thick!'
Tracie has continued to use the PRE shampoo treatment and feels that there is a noticeable difference, her bleached blonde hair now has 'shine', it feels less porous and the volume created when blowdrying is incredible and the added bonus means that blowdrying time is down to 10 minutes.
Envy are offering 'in salon' PERA 357 Treatments at an introductory offer of £10, and the home care product is priced at £30 (a small price to pay for incredible conditioned hair in less than a week)
CALL 251351 and ask to add on your PERA 357 PRE SHAMPOO treatment to your existing hair service, you are guaranteed to see and feel the results after just one treatment. IT'S AMAZING!
Tuesday 26th July : Tracie and Ian Gunningham attended a Diamond's and Cocktails event hosted by Bovey Castle in conjunction with Michael Spiers of Exeter.
It was the perfect evening for summer drinks and to take a look at the amazing jewellery collections on offer.
'The evening was superb' said Ian and Tracie Gunningham, I'm sure made even better by the fact that Ian won a diamond necklace for his wife.
Diamonds are a girls best friend.
What a super evening had by all.
Claire and Benjamin Stirling of 'Made with maturity' recently started a business networking event called The Cream Tea Club an opportunity to network with other businesses in a relaxed environment over a cream tea. Tracie Gunningham owner of Envy was delighted to be asked to go along and speak at one of the events which was held at The Moorland Garden Hotel.
Tracie Gunningham gave an inspirational speech on her personal and professional life, and how the experiences she encountered in both, has moulded her into the successful business woman she is today.
Tracie said ' I have never publicly spoken to so many people before, I was terrified but I think that most people were genuinely interested'.
Some took to twitter to express how well the Salon owner did..
The Cream Tea Club is a fabulous informal business networking group. To find out more http://www.creamteaclub.co.uk/?mc_cid=359d13a9ef&mc_eid=e07b61f212
Envy are now offering Microblading .
Micro-blading gently enhances clients’ natural features, giving them more confidence in their overall appearance.
The phenomenal eyebrow treatment is ideal for people who: aren't happy with their brow shape, have over plucked or loss of hair / patchy areas that won’t grow back (potentially due to nuclear medical treatments such as chemotherapy).
However, it doesn’t suit certain skin types:
What happens in the Consultation?
A COMPULSORY patch test must be applied 24 hours before your microblading treatment.
An outline will be drawn by pencil, this way you get a feel for the shape and form.
We then conduct an in-depth photo analysis of your facial symmetry and features. This allows us to provide you with our expert advice on how to proceed forward with your selected style.
On the Treatment Day:
Your eyebrow area will be sterilised with hygienic pads and draw the brow form on to your skin. Again we take another picture so you can get a good picture of what's happening. The camera also shows up any defects in the design.
A Sterile disposable Micro-blading tool and blade (also disposable) are used during your procedure.
We only use EU regulated permanent makeup pigments for both quality and your safety. These are specially manufactured for Micro pigmentation.
How long does it last?
Microbladed eyebrows will last from 12 - 18 months depending on your skin type.
Does Microblading hurt?
Not at all. On a survey recently conduct in the UK, customers voted an average of 3 on a 1-10 pain scale.
Aftercare: Touch Ups
You will need to return for your touch up treatment no later than 6-12 weeks after treatment.
Everyone’s skin heals differently and most clients develop patchy areas or the appearance of fading after the first treatment. It is important to understand that this is a two part process and the second, Touch Up Treatment will complete the procedure and, after healing, you will see the finished result.
Price:
£199 for initial treatment. 6 to 8 weeks later £50 for top up - £50 non refundable booking fee to secure appointment date (£50 taken off total price on appointment)
To book your Microblade consultation contact Jemma Rowe: 01752 251 351
Saturday 4th June. Royal William Yard based fashion company “ID Fashion” were on set with Jon Cooney. The model was none other than Olympic gold medalist Ruta Meilutyte, with the right look blending with the old setting of the Royal William Yard, Jon captured some fantastics shots of the Lithuanian athlete.
Hair & make up by Tracie Gunningham
Hair Assistant Jemma Gunningham
This weekend Envy are celebrating 14 years at the BWY . Tracie Gunningham is excited and proud to be celebrating such an occasion - "14 years at The Broadway has seen many changes, I am delighted to see the more recent introduction of the food market, street traders and will be looking forward to Costa Coffee opening, it really has injected much needed 'life' back into the Broadway. I'd like to thank all staff and our wonderful customers, without them we could not have achieved such a wonderful milepost"
This weekend Envy shares a birthday with the Royal Birthday Party. The Broadway is hosting an event this Saturday. Tracie Gunningham - "The centre management have gone 'all out' to ensure that all traders are involved, and we all hope that the community enjoy all that there is to offer. It's going to be a fun filled day for sure"
Tuesday 17th May, Location; Tamar Science Park. It was the Venus Awards 2016 launch party. In attendance were some of the most talented business woman in the South-West including our very own Tracie & Jemma Gunningham.
With many awards up for grabs, there is one in particular that grabs the attention of the crowd more than others: Business Mother of the Year. The foremost popular award has gained itself sponsorship from Heart FM this year.
All other awards are stated below. Know a talented Woman in business? Go to: www.venusawards.co.uk/devon to nominate her now. Award ceremony will be held at the Great Hall, Exeter University on Friday 18th November 2016.
Categories in the Devon Venus Awards 2016 are:
Sampson Hall Company of the Year
Atkins Ferrie Services Ltd Lifetime Achievement Award
Brend Hotels Customer Service Award
Bishop Fleming Director of the Year
Plymouth City Bus Ltd Networker of the Year
University of Exeter Inspirational Woman of the Year
Plymouth Science Park Digital Media and Online Business of the Year
Heart FM Business Mother of the Year
PR Works Inspirational Woman in Technology (STEM disciplines)
Employee of the Year
Green Business of the Year
Marketing Award
Entrepreneur of the Year
Employer of the Year
The annual Devon Chamber of Commerce event took place on Thursday at Sandy Park: the home of the Exeter Chiefs. In attendance were both Tracie & Ian Gunningham; Networking and socialising away into the night. Also in attendance was key speaker Deborah Meaden. The Taunton born business “dragon” passed on some of her experienced knowledge to the event’s attendee’s. With a net-worth of £40 Million, Meaden made her fortune in textiles, amusement arcades and holiday parks. Starting from the bottom the Dragon’s Den star used her brilliant business mind to drive her dreams forward, a story that has captured the attention of many business owners and entrepreneurs in attendance.
Tracie Gunningham - "It was a fabulous event great food, wine and company Deborah was really inspiring. "
ENVY recently hosted an afternoon pamper session in association with Simply Counselling. Indulging their clients, carers and family members, with a mixture of treatments accompanied by cream teas the event was a success.
The event was held across all three ENVY salons, where staff offered complimentary conditioning treatments, head massages, blow-dries and mini manicures, whilst offering discount to all Simply guests.Tracie Gunningham, an experienced individual when it comes to VIP treatment and giving back to the community shared, “I know only too well, the health benefits of taking time out and finding some pamper time, it can reduce stress, lift your spirits and give you a sense of wellbeing, I recommend people do it more often”. The Envy team were delighted to be involved in a scheme to help those in need. Local support was also involved as Tom Pennington of Cornish Tea, kindly supplied the tea for the afternoon.
Tracie and her team, hope everyone who attended managed to escape their stresses and thoroughly enjoyed their ENVY experience.
If you want to find out more about simply, visit their website: http://www.simplycounselling.org/
The Envy staff members braved the weather for a 3 legged walk around Burrator resevoir. However, it wasn’t just for the giggles, the team raised £255 for Hugs from Henry!
Already looking ahead to the next fund raiser, the team will be wearing purple on the 29th April for Hugs From Henry’s “wear it purple” day. Sponsorship forms can be found in all salons.
Sarah Chapman will attend a visual merchandising seminar, which will provide the relevant skills to transform the salons retail and window displays into a Visual “WOW”. The other four: Tracie Gunningham, Lynda Penny, Lauren Crossly and Ellie Temple will be having a one to one session with Simon a Harris a mentor for salons in the hair industry.
Harris explained: “While I continue to offer in-salon coaching as I have always done, I recently embraced new technology and can offer an on-line learning facility which allows salons anywhere in the world to access my webinars and videos. The response has been terrific, and I now have members signed up from across the globe who all want to benefit from learning how to tackle the most common issues faced by those in our industry.”
The team are eager to get to the Capital, and then to get back and implement their new skills & knowledge onto the salon floor.
Allison Samuels; supervisor at Envy Broadway Salon has organised a charity event in aid of supporting Hugs from Henry.
More on the charity: https://www.facebook.com/HugsfromHenry1/videos/536455699838847/
The Envy team are going to take part in a sponsored 3 legged 'walk' around Burrator Reservoir on Sunday 10th April 2016 (That’s THIS Sunday!!!)
Each stylist has a target to raise more than £50 each.
We are hoping that each client will support them in their quest, with a 50p or a £1 donation. All money raised will go to the charity.
There are two ways you can donate. Either pop into any of our salons and fill out a sponsorship form or online at: https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/envy-hugs-from-henry
Tuesday provided Devon with arguably the best weather 2016 has offered, the perfect day for a wedding photoshoot. Shot by Emma Barrow at the stunning location Bovey Castle, Tracie Gunningham was behind the scenes making sure that the model bride and groom’s hair looked fabulous. Tracie showed true talent to help capture the mood of the shoot We’re excited to see the photo’s published!
The Wright Media Company were also on set to film a behind the scenes feature - coming soon!
All credits for the photo-shoot are listed below:
Hair: Tracie Gunningham
Location - Bovey Castle - http://www.boveycastle.com
Photographer: Emma Barrow - www.emma-barrow.com
Models: Adam Phillips & Amy Coles
Personal Stylist : Natalie Watts - http://www.nataliewatts.co.uk
Cake Supplier: Cut Me Off A Slice. (Cupcakes and Cakes) - http://www.cutmeoffaslice.com
Floral designer: Flourish - http://www.withaflourish.co.uk
Dress Provider: The Wedding Company, Plympton - http://the-wedding-company.co.uk/
Social Media Specialist - The Wright Media Company - www.thewrightmediacompany.co.uk
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