Yes, that romantic time of year is fast approaching again. Instead of the usual chocolates and perfume presents your loved ones usually buy, why not encourage them to invest in a little pampering for you instead.
Silk Trends Gift Vouchers in are an idea present for any occasion and come in multiples of £10 and £20, and can be spent towards all your Hairdressing Service needs.
Besides they'll want you to look good on that special day, for the meal and night out that they'll be taking you out on (and you rightly deserve it too ;-)).
Gift Vouchers are now available for purchase at the salon. For more information call 0208 529 8000.
Those of you Mizani lovers will already know and love the exclusive Mizani Thermasmooth service we offer at Silk Trends.
Thermasmooth (smooth-pressed style) is an exclusive thermal straightening system engineered to restore moisture and nourish hair. It provides weightless, long lasting results; Heat protection to nourish and strengthen hair; Flexible, humidity resistant, frizz-free style.
Thermasmooth is perfect for Natural and colour treated hair, growing out a relaxer seamlessly or extending the time for longer between relaxer services.
Due to its popularity Mizani are introducing the new Thermasmooth retail range, so you can maintain that smooth straight style for longer between salon visits.
Its a simple four step process:
Theramsmooth Shampoo - conditioning shampoo that thoroughly cleanses, detangles and nourishes your hair with coconut oil.
Thermasmooth Conditioner - softens and smoothes your hair for increased manageability and shine prior to thermal styling, preserves elasticity.
Thermasmooth Smooth Guard (smoothing serum) - leave-in thermal protecting serum that buffers against heat styling damage and eases the use of heat tools by providing extra glide, shielding and polishing your hair as you smooth.
Thermasmooth Shine Extend (anti-humidity spritz) - High-shine finishing spray that polishes and locks in shine, while shielding the hair to resist humidity and is formulated with an easy-comb, light holding power to retain style memory.
Thermasmooth retail range will be available at Silk Trends from 5th February.
To experience the ultimate in smooth-pressed style, call 0208 529 8000 to book a Thermasmooth appointment at the salon.
In-salon trials of the Matrix Vavoom Gold Heat range have been very successful, and lots of clients have been raving about how light and volumised it makes their hair feel.
Matrix Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Control, Iron-In Control, Iron-In Volume Protection Mist are all now available at the salon retailing at £9.75
We are also trialling other Matrix haircare products such as Matrix Sleek.Look range and Matrix Biolage range (which is made from botanical ingredients, and endorsed by hairdressing guru Errol Douglas).
We will update you on the outcome of the trials in our next news update.
We would like to wish all our clients a very happy and prosperous New Year for 2010. Here's hoping all your dreams and new hairstyles come true. To book an appointment to see us at the salon call 0208 529 8000.
Do you know someone who deserves a bit of pampering? Why not say it with Silk Trends Gift Vouchers. You can purchase gift vouchers in multiples of £10 and £20, and can be spent on all hairdressing services and products. For a limited period you can also select from a variety of sophisticated Christmas Cards to present the vouchers to your loved one in style. Gift Vouchers are now available for purchase at the salon. For more information call 0208 529 8000.
Mizani have launched two new mineral oil and petrolatum free hairdress creams. This new aerated-textured (whipped) technology is completely weightless and combines a natural oil blend that penetrates deeply, locks in moisture, smooths and protects textured hair evenly. It also boost shine without any greasy buildup or weighing down the hair.
COCONUT SOUFFLE is a light moisturising cream with a whipped texture that releases a coco explosion fragrance. It leaves hair fresh, clean with a soft touchable shiny feel. Infused with natural oil blends of coconut oil and carmelina oils, it moisturises waves and curls from the inside out.
BUTTER RICH is an emollient with Shea and Cocoa Butters, humectants and protective Coconut Oil. It provides intense moisture, extreme softness and ultra nourishment for curly, coiled or highly textured curls that are extremely dry, damaged, porous or brittle. BUTTER RICH instantly revitalises, intensely softens and provides smoothness and shine for multi-textured hair.
This is truly a technological break-through for MIZANI - offering products made with natural butters and infused with natural blended oils without mineral oil or petroleum derived ingredients. These two creams are great moisturisers for natural textures, relaxed and colour treated hair.
These products are now available to purchase at Silk Trends. For a limited period only, buy two Mizani products and get a free Mizani Travel Purse, that's great as a Christmas gift. Free gift is in limited supply, on a first come first serve basis.
We are always on the look out for the best quality and affordable hair care products for our customers, and we are currently trialling the new heat protection Matrix Vavoom Gold Heat range as featured in Black Hair magazine and used and endorsed by the hairdressing guru Errol Douglas.
The Vavoom Gold Heat range is designed with micronised gold and heat dispersion technology to distribute heat evenly. It helps to mend breakage and defend against damage during heat styling, while hair stays sexy, shiny and glamorous for longer.
Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Control Protective Serum protects against blow-dry heat, smoothes, controls volume and tames misbehaved hair (enhanced with extra conditioning agents).
If you have fine hair Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Volume Protective Lotion creates weightless, natural body, shape and texture, whilst protecting against blow dry heat.
For all you ceramic iron lovers there is intensive protection from Vavoom Gold Heat Iron-In Control/Volume Protective Mist Dry Mist, which adds control and shine and leaves a static free finish.
We will be trialling these products for one month during salon services. We've already had some great feedback from some of you, and we are hoping to introduce the new products for retail in the New Year. Look out for more info in our next newsletter, about the elegant and stylish black and gold bottles, that will add a bit of Vavoom to your style.
We would like to introduce our new Stylist Charlene to the Silk Trends team. Charlene is a friendly and professional Hair Stylist, and qualified to high standards to provide a variety of creative hair services. Charlene brings experience from Tony and Guy as a Colourist and is a Balmain Hair (fusion) extensions expert. She is also a qualified Make Up Artist, and is fully skilled in providing Manicures and Facials.
To celebrate we are currently offering 10% off Hairdressing Services with Stylist Charlene on Thursdays only until 29th October 09.
To take advantage of this offer call 0208 529 8000 to book your appointment with Charlene. Please print off the voucher and complete your details and bring with you to appointment http://www.silktrends.co.uk/promotions/SilkTrendsHairWebOfferOct09.pdf.
Charlene is currently available for appointments on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Offer is valid on selected hairdressing services over £25 (excl Weaving/Extns/Braiding) when appointment is booked with our Stylist Charlene. Valid on Thursdays until Thursday 29th October 2009. Not in conjunction with any other offers.
Our new price list is now available, and will be in effect from 5th October 2009.
Book your free hair consulation with our expert advisers for the best approach for your hair care. Call 0208 529 8000 for an appointment.
We would like to introduce our new Beauty Therapist Natasha to the Silk Trends team. Natasha is a friendly and professional beauty therapist, and qualified to high standards to provide a variety of Beauty Services for you to indulge yourself.
Why not treat yourself to:
Natasha is currently available for bookings on Saturdays from 1pm - 6pm.
For a limited period get a Manicure and Pedicure for £26, a Manicure, Pedicure and skin boosting Express Facial for £39 or opt for a bit of luxury with our Deluxe Manicure and Pedicure Treatment for £42.
Check out our Beauty Services Summer Offers Price List
Book an appointment with Natasha by calling on 0208 529 8000.
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To thank all of our followers we will be you offering exclusive offers and treats through Twitter on a regular basis. Simply go to http://twitter.com/silktrends and click on "follow us".
As well as receiving exclusive promotions, our Silk Trends Twitter followers will be the first to know about new offers, product launches, style trends and industry news, and much more.
This way you will never miss out!
Just wanted to thank all those who came and showed their support at the Silk Trends 'Classic Chic' Hair and Fashion Show Saturday 13th June.
We had an amazing showcase of creative hair designs from Silk Trends Hair Design Team and exclusive fashion designs from:
* The Simone Williams Label *
* Thandie Olivia *
* Link Boutique *
* Short Stories of London *
* Kweku Clothing *
* Siyo The Suit Shop *
Raffle prize of £100 worth of Mizani products, courtesy of L'Oreal Professional was won by Patsy Fraser-Smith.
We had a brilliant performance by talented dance group Super Fly.
We'd like to thank all the models, designers and volunteers for making the show a success.
Check out the gallery for photos of the event.
Award winning hair salon Silk Trends will be hosting an amazing hair and fashion show, showcasing the latest trends in Hair Design and Fashion at Peter May Centre, Walthamstow, London.
Showcasing creative hair designs from Silk Trends Hair Design Team and exclusive fashion designs from:
*The Simone Williams Label* (featured in Black Hair and Beauty magazine and Kulture 2 Kouture)
*Link Boutique* (official sponsor for some of gowns wore by Miss England 2008 contestants)
*Thandie Olivia* (featured at Clothes Show Live London May 2009)
and more...
Live PAs, Prize Giveaways, After Party Till 1am and Much More...
Venue: Peter May Centre, 135 Wadham Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 4HR
(Just off A406 Chingford/Walthamstow exit - Crooked Billet Roundabout - Take turning for Highams Park and centre is further up on the left hand side) - FREE PARKING!!!
Show Time:
Doors open at 8pm, Show starts 8.30pm Sharp! After party till 1am.
Dress code: Suave, Sophisticated & Sexy
Tickets: An amazing £12 in advance (INCLUDING FOOD ;-0)
Tickets are limited and we cannot reserve tickets for the night so its on a first come first serve basis, so please purchase in advance to avoid disappointment.
Tickets now available from:
Silk Trends
Afro and European Hair Design, 202 Chingford Mount Rd, Chingford, London E4 8JR; Tel: 0208 529 8000
Or Text: 07805 170 643 with full name, no. of tickets required and location your based to arrange ticket collection.
Looking forward to seeing you there
Silk Trends email: info@silktrends.co.uk, web: www.silktrends.co.uk
Silk Trends has won 2nd prize in the Stop Watch Styling competition at the Afro Hair and Beauty Show, at Alexander Palace, London on Monday 25th May 09.
Stop Watch Styling - If you have ever been pushed for time to get your hair done for a special date; Top stylists are asked to create a winning style in only fifteen minutes.
Ingrid Farrell, Silk Trends Creative Director, created a wicked short and funky hair style in less than 15 mins, and even had enough time to re-apply her lipstick lol (first to finish styling).
You can see some of our latest hair creations as well as exclusive fashion designs from designers such as The Simone Williams Label and Thandie Olivia at the 'Classic Chic' Hair and Fashion Show hosted by Silk Trends on Saturday 13th June from 8pm at Peter May Centre, 135 Wadham Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 4HR. Text 07805 170 643 or email info@silktrends.co.uk for ticket collection and further information.
Hope to see you there
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We would like to thank all of you for completing this year's Customer Satisfaction Survey and entering the free prize draw. Your comments and feedback will help us to improve the service we provide for you, to give you a much more pleasurable experience at Silk Trends.
To celebrate our 2nd birthday all entrants of the prize draw were given the opportunity to win a free hairstyling service* with our Director Ingrid Farrell worth up to £60. The winner was selected at random from all the entries received and we are delighted to confirm that Justene Reece is this year's winner.
We'd like to thank everyone for their support over the last 2 years.
Ingrid
With a positive start to 2009 and lots of our clients taking advantage of our January promotions I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported us over the festive season.
As well as our clients having hair revamps ready for their Christmas parties it was great to see that so many people had included us on their "Christmas List". As an independent local salon our
commitment to you is extremely important and we look forward to delivering an enjoyable experience for you every time you visit.
We have added a few more categories to our Gallery, so if you fancy some inspiration please look at our Gallery page.
Thanks again for your support and wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Ingrid Farrell
Salon Managing Director
Our newsletter for Winter/Christmas 2008 is now available and a hard copy will be posted out to all our clients in the next few days. Find out the latest news, events and special offers in our Winter/Christmas 2008 Newsletter now.
Check out the new Silk Trends Photo Gallery, where you can see a range of hair styles, before and after shots, and photos from events we've attended/hosted.
Click on the Gallery link in the menu (it will open in a new window), and add it too your Favourites. This willl be updated on a regular basis so check back regularly.
Look out for Silk Trends in the September issue of The Chingford Directory.
Click here to read the feature article.
Our newsletter for Summer 2008 is now available and a hard copy will be posted out to all our clients in the next few weeks. Find out the latest news, events and special offers in our Summer 2008 Newsletter now.
Our new price list is now available, and will be in effect from 5th May 2008.
Book your free hair consulation with our expert advisers for the best approach for your hair care. Call 0208 529 8000 for an appointment.
We are proud to announce we are now a Mizani certified salon. We are the 2nd Hair Salon in East London to be givien the Mizani status.
The Mizani brand is part of the L'Oreal Profressional range. Mizani is a botanical-rich collection of hair care products created for use an afro and mixed textured hair. Each MIZANI formula is customised to suit the individual needs of each hair type so your hair is restored to its ultimate state of balance.
As well as providing Mizani hairdressing services we also provide a full range of Mizani retail hair products to help you maintain your look between salon visits.
Book your free hair consulation with our expert advisers for the best approach for your hair care. Call 0208 529 8000 for an appointment.
The Silk Trends Customer Satisifaction Survey is now out and we would be grateful for your opinions/suggestions to help us continue improving the service we provide for you.
To celebrate Silk Trends 1st Anniversary we are offering the chance to win a Free Hairstyling appointment* with our Director.
To enter the free prize draw, please visit the salon and complete a Customer Satisfaction Survey including your details.
Closing date for all entries is 1st March 2008. The winner will be notified by post, and mentioned in our newsletter.
* Excludes braiding/hair extensions/weaving.
We will be extending our salon opening hours over the christmas period, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
We will be sending out christmas cards to all our clients including our winter newsletter and various treats for the new year,
so please ensure we have your correct contact details.
We would like to wish you all a merry christmas and best wishes for the new year.
The Creme de La Creme British Hair Awards 2007 held at The Yaa Asantewaa Arts Centre, W9 on Friday 20th July, was the first Hair Awards to recognise independent salons and local talent in the hairdressing industry.
Silk Trends entered four categories and was awarded 5 trophies in the following areas:
Ingrid Farrell of Silk Trends says, "This was a really good opportunity to get our talents out there to the wider public. This was the first of many awards Silk Trends will enter, and these competitions will push the Silk Trends Stylist Team to strive for perfection in the services it offers to our clients."
Silk Training Training Academy require models for our student training.
Get 50% Hair Cuts on our student training days (Mondays Only by appointment). Every Monday from August 6th.
Please book an appointment by calling 0208 529 8000.
Please note: - all services will be carried out by our learners under the supervision of our qualified tutors/assessors. Some services will take longer to complete
Silk Trends will be launching the first Hairdressing Training Academy in Chingford, East London on Monday 6th August. There will be a range of courses on offer, from basic hairdressing to advanced cutting and colouring. Courses will be designed to cater for all levels, from beginners wanting to develop skills for a career in Hairdressing, to the more experienced stylists wanting to refresh their existing skills.
The training academy will run every Monday with up to 6 students, with daytime and evening sessions available. The first course 'Simply Cuts' (a beginners cutting course) which will run for 3 weeks from Monday 6th August. If you are interested in attending the course or would like more information about the academy please contact Silk Trends on 0208 529 8000 or email us at info@silktrends.co.uk.
We are now selling a range of Goldwell styling products in the salon to encourage the health and maintenance of your hair between salon visits.
Visit the salon and we will assist you with the selection of the most appropriate products for your hair.
Want to pay for your hair services by credit or debit card? Now you can. Silk Trends is now offers card payment facilities for our clients.
We accept all major credit/debit cards with the Chip and Pin security.
Please note: - there is a 50p fee for using credit cards, due to higher processing costs
We are now selling quality Afro Hair Care Products in the salon to encourage the health and maintenance of your hair between salon visits. We stock a range of products such as Dark n Lovely, Organic Root Stimulator, Motions, Optimum, African Pride, Beautiful Beginnings, Dax, Sporting Wave, etc.
Visit the salon and we will assist you with the selection of the most appropriate products for your hair.
Pamper yourself or that special lady with our Mother's Day special offer - Free Moisturising Hair Treatment with any hairdressing service over £25 between Tuesday 13th March and Sunday 18th March.
Visit us or call 0208 529 8000 to book your appointment.
The ultimate hairdressing group has finally planted in Waltham Forest! This sophisticated salon is nicely arranged within a deceptively spacious Edwardian property situated on Chingford Mount Road being the first multicultural salon to service Afro, European and mixed heritage hair types.
Silk Trends is a dream come true for Mother and Daughter team from Manchester Ingrid Farrell and Dionne Condor-Farrell who both worked incredibly hard to materialise their venture on a very low budget. When asked why they decided to open a hairdressers in Chingford they said, "We wanted to bring a service to the area that was lacking for local people of different cultures." They continued to say how their hair design business will be an asset to the Waltham Forest community. "We will be the first truely multicultural hair salon in Chingford catering for all hair types. We will also maintain a friendly, fair and creative work environment, which respects diversity, ideas and hard work."
The salon not only provide expert hairdressing and a relaxing environment; they use high quality styling and maintenance products, have a training academy, and a mini art gallery! The team is excited: "We want to showcase work created by multicultural artists who rarely get a chance to exhibt their work. Also important is our training academy, which is especially targeted at clients who want to learn hot to care for and maintain their hair and allows aspiring local hairdressers to learn new skills; includes tutor sessions for current stylists to refresh their knowledge." Ingrid Farrell, Manager of Silk Trends said, "We provide training opportunities that encourage creative learning and practical skills that can be put into practise immediately."
Silk Trends Mission is to supply services and products that enhance their clients' physical appearance and mental relaxation. "We want our clients to leave feeling satisfied and says my hair feels like silk."
Waltham Forest now has a future thinking hairdressers that can provide an individual service to everyone, so those with different hair types will no longer be turned away from salons - they can visit Silk Trends!