Winter is finally making its way into our wardrobe. But winter style doesn’t stop there. It’s time to shake up your winter hair-do too. I mean, any excuse to look fresh as hell right?

And while we know that blonde is the colour of summer and most of our Savvy babes will be making their way back to their blonde bombshell vibes when December approaches, it’s only May! So why not mix it up over Winter?

Now, because we know how much you love your summer colours, we’re not going to tell you all to dive into a crazy colour change (although we love to see it and will totally help you). Instead we’re going to show you our 5 favourite must-have winter hair trends that you can add to your look today – cause sometimes a little change can make a huge difference.

1 – Honey Blonde Babe

Oh yeah, it’s Honey Blonde season baby. This cult fave is a blend of dark and warm blonde with light brown. Essentially it takes all the wonderfully warm vibes of winter – cinnamon, honey, and caramel – and blends them through your hair. Delicious.

A winter classic for blondes, we love the honey blonde look because the warmth in the shades reflect light, which makes your hair appear shinier and healthier. As an added bonus, this colour is especially gorgeous on people with yellow, golden, or dark skin tones.

2 – Chocolate Brown Fade

Want a winter look that’s good enough to eat? Break yourself off a piece of the chocolate brown fade. Deliciously warm and rich, this look combines deep brown with a touch of golden highlights and a dash of mahogany.

It’s the seductive, mysterious winter colour that will take your hair to the next level, and we absolutely love it.

3 – Golden Brown Balayage

The golden brown balayage is timeless. It’s a great way to lighten dark hair or add much warmer tones to light hair. To achieve this classic look, we use a very dark brown base colour, then add a highlight with a medium brown tone – this accentuates both the darker hair shade and your skin tone.

Beautifully low-maintenance due to its blended look, this is perfect for our Savvy babes that can only come visit us once this winter.

4 – Silver and Gold

Silver & gold together… trust us here. Yes that may seem like an odd couple, but they go amazingly together when layered perfectly.

For our sexy silver foxes, pops of gold are a gorgeous addition to your 2021 winter hair. And for our lighter blonde babes, add a sliver of silver for that extra wow factor. Either way you go, this look will catch the light and turn you into a glistening goddess.

5 – Bronde

This beautiful brown and blonde mix is popping up all over Hollywood and we can see why. The two-tone look is super glamorous and very winter-appropriate.

We think bronde is perfect for almost everyone —for blondes who want to look less summery, brunettes who want to go lighter, and those who just want to dip their toes into dyeing their hair.

Bronde is very easy to maintain and works across an array of natural colours. Mixing highlights and mid-lights in this way creates a multi-dimensional look that’s sure to turn heads.

So there you have it, our top 5 favourite 2021 winter trends. No matter which one you choose, we promise to make sure you look banging when you leave our boutique. So warm up in our Savvy salon this winter, we can’t wait to see you.

Lots of love always,
Taleah and the Savvy team xx

Oh you best believe we put a clue about the new Kerastase Genesis in the headline. Yes, it’s kinda because we have fallen in love with it, but mostly because Kerastase Genesis is the new Queen on the block for hair-fall prevention.

We all age. It’s inevitable. And yet here Kerastase are, trying (and succeeding) in defying the ageing process. But it’s not just aging that can cause hair-fall in women.

Women may lose hair following childbirth or during menopause too. But it’s nothing to be embarrassed about, it’s totally normal. In fact, one study found that 40% of women experience hair loss by the time they’re 40. And in another a whopping 88% of women said they’ve experienced it in their life.

What’s more shocking though, is that only 10% of those women treat their hair loss. Until now.

That’s where Kerastase Genesis comes in. In a hair-care first, Kerastase has created a non-clinical solution to female hair-fall. Science says that hair loss is due to collagen accumulation and rigidfrication around the fibre. Big words we know. But it means that from both genetic, or external factors, hair falls from the roots (due to stress, hormones, or diet) or breaks at the end (from brushing, heat styling, or pollution) causing a lack of individual strands on the scalp.

So how does Kerastase Genesis fix this? Well it’s simple…ish.

Kerastase Genesis has created a collection of 7 products supercharged to help you fix your hair-fall. It seems like a lot, but really it’s mix-and-match. So let’s break it down to find out exactly which products you need to help your hair-fall.

Serum Anti-Chute Fortifiant or Ampoules Cure Anti-Chute Fortifiantes

Start your day strong with a bit of Anti-Chute Fortifiant. These serums improve hair resistance from the root to help prevent hair-fall. Day after day these products help to re-anchor hair follicles into the scalp while building a beautiful foundation for future hair growth.

What’s the difference? While the Serum is a softer approach to treating hair-fall, the jelly-like formula of the Ampoules shots re-anchor the hair follicle to the scalp using a more intense method. The Ampoules formula also decreases itchiness and soothes by reinforcing the scalps natural protective barrier.

Kerastase recommends using either the Serum or Ampoules it once daily in the morning (or night) on the root of your hair for 6 weeks on dry or towel-dried hair, and massaging it into the scalp.

Shampoo – Bain Nutri-Fortifiant or Hydra-Fortifiant

First things first, shampoo. Kerastase has you covered whether you have dry (nutri) or fine (hydra) hair. Both products are enriched with a potent combination of Edelweiss Native Cells and Ginger Root in a formula that strengthens hair fiber.

Conditioner – Fondant Renforçateur

Of course, we follow this up with a conditioner. This creamy formula boasts 97.7% reduced hair-fall due to breakage with a super lightweight finish. It does this by helping restore and reinforce the fiber and reinforce.

Masque Reconstituant

Use this instead of the conditioner for even stronger protection against hair-fall due to breakage. Unlike the conditioner which you wash out immediately, pop the masque on towel-dried hair and wait for 5min before washing again for it to work its ultimate magic.

Défense Thermique

Last but certainly not least is the Défense Thermique – your go to protection against heat. This product is all about hydration and protection without weighing your hair down. For every babe that uses heat on their hair, we beg of you, please use a heat protection formula like this one.

Ok so we know it may seem very product heavy, so here’s a quick guide to who needs what –

Fine or normal hair?

• Sérum or Ampoules Cure Anti-Chute Fortifiant
• Bain Hydra-Fortifiant
• Fondant Renforçateur
• Défense Thermique

Oily Roots, Dry Lengths?                                                  

• Sérum or Ampoules Cure Anti-Chute Fortifiant
• Bain Hydra-Fortifiant
• Masque Reconstituant (for thick hair) or Fondant Renforçateur (for fine hair)
• Défense Thermique

Thick, Dry Hair?

• Sérum or Ampoules Cure Anti-Chute Fortifiant
• Bain Nutri-Fortifiant
• Masque Reconstituant
• Défense Thermique       

Wow, I think we covered everything. If you suffer from hair-fall from the root or breakage, we can’t recommend the Kerastase Genesis enough. If you want some more information, of course you can always chat to Taleah and the Savvy team. We are always here to help. Otherwise pop by any time to pick up your Kerastase Genesis products. We can’t wait to see you.

Taleah and the Savvy Team xx

For the days you squeeze out the last drop of shampoo, you shake the conditioner bottle to death, or when the frizz just won’t quit… Savvy now has your back.

Gone are the nights of making those special little shower potions – you know the ones where you add a little bit of water here… mix in some leftover shampoo there, add a hint of whatever old shampoo you had hidden in the back of the draws – because Savvy is now delivering subscription hair care boxes to your door.

To kick the whole thing off, we’re offering three different kits to get you started. In each box you’ll get a bunch of goodies including shampoos, conditioners, and styling tools – and the best bit… all for a seriously discounted price.

So it’s not only easier and more convenient to maintain your beautiful hair, but cheaper too. Yeah, we know, you love us.

Every season we’re mixing it up, and since it’s March now, we’re falling straight into Autumn.

So drumroll please… here are your first awesome Autumn Savvy subscription boxes up for grabs.

Savvy Pro

Our adorable beginners box for those who are minimalists when it comes to hair care. With all the basics, it’s about the quality of the product – with Savvy you can always expect the same high quality in every box that you’ll recieve when you walk into our boutique.

You get:

• Nutrifier Shampoo
• Nutrifier Conditioner
• Absolute 10-in-1 Hair Spray
• Styling Brush

Valued at $113.95… all yours for $76.80.

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Savvy Vegan

We only have on earth, there’s no Planet B, so for our earth conscious Savvy babes, this one’s for you. It’s our Savvy Prep box plus a whole lot more earthly love.

You get:

• Vegan Hydrate Shampoo
• Vegan Hydrate Condition
• Vegan 21-in-1 Hair Spray
• Vegan Hairspray

Valued at $167.90… all yours for $108.

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Savvy Lux

For our most glamourous Savvy babes, it’s all about looking salon fresh all day, every day. Never get left in the lurch with our Lux boxes.

You get:

• Kerastase Elixir Ultime Shampoo
• Kerastase Elixir Ultime Conditioner
• Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil
• On-the-Go Travel Product Kit

Valued at $200… all yours for $126.00.

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Yes our darling little Savvy babes, all of this could be yours. Although we will miss your faces in between appointments, we know you all live busy lives, and that’s why we’ve created these to help you look your best every day.

Start your Savvy subscription now, or chat to Taleah and team in the boutique if you need more information or have any questions.

We’re so excited to be starting this subscription service, and hope you’ll love it as much as we do.

Chat soon,

Taleah and the Savvy team xx

If like us, you’re relieved AF that 2020 is over. But instead of looking back and dwelling, we want to look forward and get back to life, travel, and love.

Now that the world is slowly but surely returning to some kind of normality, it means our beautiful brides can get back to not just dreaming about their destination weddings, but making them a reality too.

At Savvy, we love love. And of course, we love hair too. So here are our top destination inspired wedding hair-dos for any wedding, anywhere.

Bali, Byron, and the Beach

Heading somewhere hot and humid for your wedding? Well beachy brides, we think you’ll love your hair long and loose. It’s all about those natural waves and loose curls for your beachside nuptials.

To make it all extra special, weave some baby’s breath or other flowers into your do – you’re sure to look like a vision and hopefully the weather is as beautiful as you are for your big day.

New Zealand, New South Wales, and Nature

If you’re reconnecting with nature for your wedding like the mountains, wineries, or the rainforest we recommend keeping it soft and up. This the perfect place to have that ‘it only took me a second but really this hairstyle took me hours to look beautifully careless’ look.

And of course, we can’t leave off the leaves. Every wedding against a beautifully green backdrop deserves a crown to match.

Czech Republic, Canada, the Church, and the City

And finally, our more traditional blushing brides.

Destination doesn’t just mean landscapes. I mean have seen some of those European churches? Wow. Also, you go girls, make the most of the city streets being a little quieter and get those cute alleyway photos.

For our city-scape brides, whether up or down, we think you’ll love your hair neat, in-place, smooth. Those veils, lace, pearls, and crystals need a beautiful foundation to be placed onto so we think the more styled look is for you.

Up, down, messy, or smooth, however you want to tie the knot, our beautiful Savvy team is here to make your day the best it can be. Book your appointment with Taleah and the Savvy team today to chat about your wedding hair-do, we can’t wait to make your dream day a reality.

See you soon,
Taleah and the team xx

For a lot of people, hair straightening or smoothing can seem like a big commitment – but does it have to be?

Of course a lot of us reach for our daily straightening and styling tools, but if doing that day-in-and-day-out is giving you bigger biceps than you’d like or taking up that extra 20 minutes of snooze time then we’re here to chat different, more permanent, solutions.

The big two or Chemical and Keratin Straightening or Smoothing processes. But what are they really? What’s the difference? Well, thank goodness we’re here to help you straighten things out.

What actually is “Chemical Straightening”?

First things first, Chemical Straightening has a few different names and types – Thermal Reconditioning, Reverse Perms, Japanese Straightening and Relaxers just to name a few.

And when we say permanent, for the majority of people we mean permanent. This is because they work by using super strong chemicals to break down bonds inside your individual strands to take out any curls or waves and get that straighty-180 look. Essentially it damages your hair to make it straight.

On the upside, because this process uses such strong chemicals it can straighten the hair of even the wildest curls. On the downside, when new hair grows, that hair will still have your natural waves, curls, and kinks to it so you will need to refresh it to maintain the pin straight look from root to end.

Also, as it uses such strong chemicals, this kind of straightening is often not recommended for coloured or bleached hair.

All-in-all definitely a viable solution for those boys and babes looking for permanent hair straightening but please for the love of hair, leave this one to the professionals.

What actually is “Keratin”?

Keratin hair straightening is actually also a chemical process, but in this version keratin proteins are added back into your hair. These keratin proteins are natural in your hair, and are the thing you need for shiny, healthy hair. So what happens is when your hair gets overly porous, it becomes frizzy, tangled, and well… unhealthy looking.

So we add keratin back into the hand strands to restore it to its former glory. But don’t get it confused, these natural proteins will run out again and you’ll need another boost. Because everyone’s hair is unique, results may vary but we expect to see you again for a keratin pick-me-up between two and six months.

Unlike chemical straighteners, you can happily use keratin products on coloured hair. Because this process makes your hair healthier, it can do big things for colour damaged hair.

All in all, despite this being a non-permanent straightening solution, you know in the long run you’ll be left with healthier, stronger locks.

Can you do this at home? Yeah. Should you though? Probably not.
Again, hairdressers are professionals for a reason. And if that’s not reason enough, getting it fixed will cost more than just getting it done properly in the first place.

If you think either of these solutions are options for you, or you’d just like to chat or learn more, then book your appointment with Taleah and the team to make your straight hair dream a reality.

Love, Taleah and your Savvy squad xx

There’s nothing quite like leaving the salon with an extra bounce in your step and locks. So how do hairdressers achieve this magic? Let’s break it down.

First, L’Oreal Smartbond Additive & Pre-Shampoo

Yeah we know we’ve chatted about this before, but it’s only because we’re obsessed with it and want you to be too.

Everytime you treat your hair with chemicals, and for a lot of us it’s been years, our hair tends to lose its natural strength and shine.

In the salon, we use the Additive to your hair to increase the fibres and limit further damage and breakage – this is especially important when we have to bleach or colour your locks. It’s your first line of defence for strong, healthy hair. And as an added bonus, we think it smells pretty great too.

Then, also in the salon, we add the Pre-Shampoo from the roots all the way to the ends. Because it has to sit for 10 minutes to work its magic, this is the part where we usually leave you to relax.

Combined, these two steps of the L’Oreal Smartbond routine provide the perfect foundation for the salon-fresh feeling.

Then, Kerastase Fusio-Dose

You know that dreamy head massage moment at the wash basin? Well this is when we make your hair feel as wonderful as you do.

Fusio-Dose is truly as fancy as it sounds. For the treatment, we blend together a bespoke cocktail of Kerastase products from the Fusio-Dose range to bring out the best in your hair. It’s all about regeneration and shine for longer-lasting healthy hair.

Even at home, we’ve heard our beautiful clients brag about how after the Fusio-Dose treatment they can feel the difference in health and vibrance in their hair… even when wet.

When used in a salon ritual alongside L’Oreal Smartbond, Kerastase Fusio-Dose really shines. Because as L’Oreal Smartbond strengths and protects, Kerastase Fusio-Dose can then go above-and-beyond to provide regeneration and vibrance for healthier, shinier hair.

At home, L’Oreal Smartbond Conditioner

Surprise! The L’Oreal touch continues outside the salon with their third product in the Smartbond routine. While the Additive and Pre-Shampoo are in-salon treatments, the Conditioner is reserved for your home care ritual.

L’Oreal says to use this every three washes, and we totally agree. As it works to continuously strengthen your strand fibre, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for gorgeous, silky smooth hair in between appointments.

We know how much you love your hair when you leave our salon, that’s why we want you to prolong that feeling as long as possible. During November, you can pick up the whole L’Oreal Smartbond three step routine for $45 and a Kerastase Fusio-Dose for just $55.

Together, both products work to transform your hair from the inside out leaving it strong, protected, softer, and shinier after every wash.

Secure your salon ritual collection today from Taleah and the Savvy team xx

Finally something good to come out of 2020, the newest stone in the GHD crown – the Platinum+. It’s the smartest, sleekest, and smoothest straightener to come out of GHD yet.

SMART Technology

The Platinum+ predicts what your hair needs. GHD has fitted both of the floating plates with sensors that are built to monitor heat 250 times every second. These sensors determine the thickness of your hair, the size of the portions you’re working with and how quickly you’re styling so they can adjust the heat and power accordingly.

This Smart technology means less heat stress on your hair – which is particularly important for our Blondies, who need a little extra TLC when it comes to heat and styling.

One of the big points about this new model compared to the past GHD range, is their promise to leave hair “70% stronger, 20% shinier, and with twice the colour protection”. And we can definitely see the difference. Everytime we use the Platinum +, we find our hair is left looking shinier and less brittle – both very important when working with heat.

New Design

Now if you haven’t upgraded your straightener in a while, you’d be excused if a few things about the Platinum+ shocked you. Firstly, the hinge has been updated to be a wishbone style mechanic, giving a much smoother open/close experience. This means you can twist and curl your hair all you like without the fear of getting your hair caught – which we’ve all done at least once or twice.

The new hinge feature is fashion as well as function, giving the straightener a sleeker more luxurious look too.

You’ll also find that instead of a switch, the single On/Off button is flush with the body of the straightener. When pressed, a soft little sound plays, and then plays again when the temperature reaches 185˚C (in just 20 seconds), which we think is pretty cute.

While what’s inside the box is very impressive, GHD have outdone themselves on the packaging. The Platinum+ is available in a range of colours including Deep Scarlet and Powder Pink and comes in a gorgeous little care box.

You can really see that GHD has put love into this model, and knows it’s all the little things that make for a more enjoyable styling experience.

And yes, at $345 they’re definitely an investment. But when it comes to GHD you know they’re built to last.

Luckily for you though, the team at Savvy are giving away a brand new Platinum+ for one of our lovely clients. Over October and November, all bookings will come with a chance to win themselves their very own GHD Platinum+.

Get in touch with Taleah and the team today to book your next appointment for a chance to win.

We’ll see you soon, Savvy xx

It’s the product taking over London, New, York, Sydney and well… the globe. But what’s the big fuss about the new Evo Fab Pro line? Let us break down this trend for you.

There’s two products to Evo Fab Pro – direct dye in salon & colour maintenance at home.

In a salon, the direct dye product is used in the very experienced and careful hands of your stylist… and you should leave it that way.

Evo Fab Pro direct dyes are mixed by your stylist to create an unlimited pallet of semi-permanent colours. Colour refresh, fills, tones, pastels, bright, trendy, natural… whatever your heart desires is up for grabs.

At home, the Evo Fab Pro colour maintenance line is a conditioner mask to keep you looking gorgeous between appointments. Because this blog is made for you, we’ll focus on the colour maintenance line and leave the direct dyes to the professionals.

They say…

Fab Pro Colour Maintenance matches ANY colour.

During your salon visit, your hairdresser can create a custom take-home colour conditioner to perfectly match your hair. Whether you’re pretty in pink, a show-stopping red, or a chocolate brown that would melt hearts, Fab Pro is the ultimate colour range.

It’s the perfect pick-me-up in between salon visits.

Armed with your tailored colour match in between appointments, Fab Pro colour maintenance conditioner should be used at least once a week to maintain your colour and keep your hair salon fresh.

It’s got no nasties.

No ammonia, peroxide, sulfates, parabens, or gluten. And it’s also vegan and created cruelty free (that means it’s only be tested on other style queens like you, and not baby bunnies).

3 minutes once a week is all you need.

The Evo team recommends 3 minutes at least once a week is the right application for Fab Pro. Seems like a simple enough add into your hair care routine.

It leaves no chunky colour build-up.

If matched correctly, the colour won’t get any more intense or darker than after your first few applications. Colour maintenance is designed to replace the colour that washes out in between direct dye applications. Only so much colour can be added to the strands before the fibre is saturaturated. Of course, this depends on your hair type.

We say…they’re right. It’s bloody brilliant.

While we think the less washes in between salon visits the better (within reason though, we all know life happens, it gets oily and dirty), we don’t see the need to use Fab Pro every wash but rather every two to three washes.

In saying that everybody’s hair is unique and will take to colour differently, so while we say not every wash, you do you boo.

When you do use Fab Pro at home, keep an eye on how well it works. The longer you leave it on, the more colour you’ll achieve. So for those of us with very porous hair, a quick fix might be all you need.

Next time you come see us at Savvy Hair Artistry chat to Taleah and our team about collecting your customised Fab Pro colour maintenance conditioner, so you can keep looking gorgeous from the moment you step out to when you come visit again.

See you soon, xx