TRACIE GUNNINGHAM'S TOPS TIPS FOR SURVIVING WITHOUT YOUR HAIRDRESSER.

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

1. 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.

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2. 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)

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3. 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.

4. Carefully wrap hair in clingfilm (avoiding face)

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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).

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8. Finish your treatment using Keune Keratin 2 Phase Spray, comb through and style as required.

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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

TRACIE GUNNINGHAM RETURNS TO HER FLAGSHIP SALON AT THE BROADWAY.

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 RWY TURNS 3

Envy’s second opening salon located in Royal William Yard has been up and 

running, growing from strength to strength since 2012. 

Now three years on, Envy RWY has added many additional services including 

beauty & nails to their services. 

To celebrate Envy’s three years at Royal William, owner Tracie will be refitting 

her Plymstock Broadway salon to bring the salon interior designs together as 

one. 

We can wait to see the finishing product!

ENVY BWY TURNS 13

HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY BWY

THANKS TO MY BRILLIANT TEAM.

13 years ago today, Tracie Gunningham bought ENVY BWY, after selling a smaller salon that she'd had for two years previous.

ENVY has definitely seen a lot of changes since moving in 13 years ago. Unfortunately not all positive ones, Envy is currently surrounded by empty units, the Natwest bank is moving out, it's a concerning time for them as a business.

THANKFULLY, the brilliant team have enabled the business to be a stable one, however growth within this location is slow, due to declining foot flow, as people are no longer seeing The Broadway as a great place to visit.

ENVY WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY TEAM AND THE BWY SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY, without their hard work and commitment to actively market us, Envy would have no 'walkin trade ' coming through ours doors. The walkin trade has dropped by 2/3 in 13 years.

Envy BWY is to undergo a makeover, in the next few months, this will consist of new signage, new chairs, new backwash and reception area, new lighting, the idea is to bring the interior branding of all 3 salons together.

Let's see what the next year brings.