Author Archives: freestyle
JP South Hair and Beauty Awards
It was suggested to the team for us to enter into the 2018. Emma, Jenny and Jaycee were thrilled to be shortlisted for Junior Stylist of the year and Apprentice of the year, and we’re excited to have the opportunity …
KP Team Day out at the Water Park
Part of having a strong work force in our industry is being away from the daily routine of busy columns, bouncy blow-drys and creative colours taking time with each other. In previous years we visited the cinema, took time to …
Balayage FAQs
It has become apparent to us at KP that although the term balayage is used daily in our world, the meaning can cause a bit of confusion or curiosity to other people and our customers! So what even is a …
2018 Cycle Challenge in Portugal – help us raise money for The Hairdressers Charity
In September this year Kate and Libby are taking part in a four day challenge that entails cycling around the hilly and beautiful locations of Portugal, up to 100 miles per day alongside other hairdressers and salon owners to raise …
Are you fed up of trying to tackle your hair in this heat?
We have put together our 5 best tips to help you create the perfect volume, bouncy blow dry at home 💆 1. Use the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. This is so important. The PH of your …
Our experience of doing an apprenticeship at Kate Preston’s By Jenny and Chloe
Myself and Chloe both began our hairdressing journey with Kate Preston. We both started out as Saturday girls where we really got a taste of what salon life was like – hectic! Whilst we were both still at school we …
Team KP Great South Run Our Experience
Georgia and Jaycee When we were told we could have the opportunity to run as a team for the Great South Run we were all very excited but nervous as we had never done anything like this before. We were …
Our Experience at Global Zoom in Barcelona 2017 by Leiana and Georgia, Kate Preston Salons
When we were given the news that two of us could get the chance to go away to Barcelona for Global Zoom 2017 we never thought it would of been us. Global Zoom is an international competition hosted by Goldwell …
What is Olaplex?
Olaplex works on a molecular level to seek out broken bonds in the hair that are caused by chemical, thermal and mechanical damage. Olaplex restores compromised hair and provides the ultimate breakage insurance. Two salon steps, one to take home …
Third Prestigious Colour Award for Local Hair and Beauty Salon
At Kate Preston Hair and Beauty Salon we have been awarded our third prestigious Master Colourist trophy by Goldwell, the international styling and hair care organisation. Goldwell brands are part of KAO Worldwide which leads the beauty and health industry …