Tanaz

Inspiring change

Fashionable, fun and confident is how I feel in my new graphic Adidas trousers. (R999) I rarely wear prints and I’m now wondering why! Time for change.

  

I love how you can make them into a straight leg, or skinny trouser.

I went to see Shelene from Tanaz at The One & Only to get my hair done, and they kept inspiring a little change.

Rich chocolate brown, thanks to L’Oreal. Loving my change! (Colour: L’Oreal Richesse 4.15)

Tell me in 3 words how your outfit makes you feel! Talking about outfits making us feel confident, trendy, inspired etc, don’t forget to visit Skip South Africa to make a fellow girls dream come true, so she can feel fabulous, beautiful, happy!

Oh! And as I mentioned in a previous post, our policy at home! When we get, we give! So everytime I get something new in my wardrobe, I give something away! Here’s how you can put your wardrobe to good use! x

SKIP LOVES WHAT YOU WEAR AND INVITES YOU TO SHARE:

The current economic climate has given rise to new trends such as the fashion exchange referred to as Swishing events in the United Kingdom.  They are aimed at women conscious of impact high levels of consumerism has on the environment and are looking at ways of reducing this impact.  These events bring women together where items in great condition are traded for other items thereby refreshing one’s wardrobe at no extra cost whilst reducing the impact on the environment. Skip decided to bring this concept to a larger market through the Skip Fashion Exchange events.

Skip understands the value women assign to their clothes, they capture a women’s mood, personality and style. We also recognise that although clothes may not be a woman’s life, but they are an essential part of how she presents herself to the world. Just as with everything else she does, how she dresses is never an accident.

According to Kerry Cuppusamy, Skip Brand Manager, “When we started the Fashion Exchange events, we knew we had something valuable to offer. The Skip Fashion Exchange allows women to use their clothes as currency – You get to update your wardrobe at no cost as well as enjoy a glamorous evening with fellow fashion trendsetters.”

The theme of the 2014 events is “I love what you’re wearing”.  This is a term every woman enjoys hearing on a daily basis, and through the Skip Fashion Exchange events, women are free to update their look with the help of other women’s wardrobes coupled with on-site stylists.

“This year, we are putting on a real show stopper.  Guests will be treated to  a three course meal, intriguing fashion exposés and award-winning local entertainment,” says Cuppusamy.

The 2014 events will be run exclusively in Johannesburg kicking off on 17 July at Urban Tree, followed by 21 August at Katy’s Palace and finally, 30 October at Turbine Hall.

It’s not often when you get a chance to strike a balance between your love for fashion, sharing it with girlfriends and having easy access to expert stylists, all at one go. So go ahead and be part of the Fashion Exchange, a movement that encapsulates your personal style at its best.

To purchase your tickets to the exclusive Fashion Exchange events please go to http://www.pnptickets.co.za  – when prompted please use username and password to open the gateway to style.  Tickets cost R280.00 each (login: Skip, password: Fashion exchange)

Like Skip on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/SkipSouthAfrica

For more information visit http://www.skip.co.za/

 

Airloom & Tanaz winners announced

Ah not gonna lie, jealous of this winner! Have you won an Airloom Rug of your choice?

 

Big congrats to Kerryn Whitehead – happy decorating!

 

Ah and a day at the salon. Congrats Nikki Ramphal! Enjoy your Steam Pod Treatment at Tanaz! Fun!

Winners drawn via Random.org – please e-mail me to claim your prize.

 

Tanaz goes full steam ahead + a win

TANAZ in conjunction with the masters behind L’Oréal Professionnel have launched a new in-salon Steampod hair styling treatment system designed to impart super sleek locks and extend your style. This innovative tool uses a specialized straightening iron to deliver a localized stream of high pressure steam to the hair shaft, deeply hydrating the hair without causing heat damage or drying it out.

What is L’Oreal Proffessionnel Steampod treatment?

Not dissimilar from a traditional salon blow dry, L’Oreal’s Steampod treatment sees a preparation cream, which is packed with cuticle-smoothing keratin and ceramides, applied to shampooed hair before it’s expertly blow dried. The second step, where the treatment gets a bit more focused, uses a specialized straightening iron to deliver a localized stream of high pressure steam to the hair shaft, deeply hydrating the hair without causing heat damage or drying it out to deliver a high gloss finish.

Unlike traditional straightening irons, the Steampod hair tool continually releases steam while the detangling comb attachment and the anodized ceramic plates effortlessly straighten and add a high gloss shine that lasts until your next shampoo.

Who is it for?

All hair types will benefit from the hair shaft smoothing effects of a Steampod treatment. As the tool has five temperature settings, meaning it can be adjusted to suit your hair, especially suited to coarse, curly and thick locks that will reap its shine-boosting benefits. Don’t be put off by the straightening element if you have fine hair. Akin to traditional hair straighteners, the tool can be used to make even the finest of hair wavy, curly or voluminous.

How often do you need them?

Unlike its longer-lasting sister treatment, the Brazilian blow dry, a Steampod treatment is a short term solution that only lasts a matter of days.
Added on to your monthly cut and blow dry or as an indulgence before a big event, it’s a great way to get smooth, sleek hair if you’re usually cursed by frizz. It’ll extend the life of your blow dry making it a nice tag-on to your hairdresser trip however ultimately it won’t transform your hair permanently. When combined with the new Steampod haircare preparation and finishing products, locks feel protected and wonderfully soft to the touch. When used in conjunction with the smoothing creams, you can enjoy an anti-frizz smoothing effect that lasts up to five days.

In a nutshell, the steam pod offers both a treatment and style in one. It leaves your hair frizz and humidity proof until its next wash. Best of all, the way this is achieved is actually quicker than a blow dry and iron.

TO WIN: ( Open to JHB readers only) 

Simply share this post on one of your social media tabs (Twitter, FB, Pinterest, Google + etc)  and tell me which on in the comments section on my blog.

Winner announced 2 August / Open to JHB only – or must be ablt to get to the Tanaz Salon) / winner has 30 days within to claim prize

 

Hair today, gone tomorrow

So it’s been a while since I featured “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow”, originally inspired by this Katie Perry bob, we aimed to show you the journey of progress back to longer, lighter locks  – here’s a reminder on the progress, thanks to Shelene of Tanaz!

 

Celeb images via ghd

Long and blond

Short, blunt and dark crop.

 

Shaped

Alexa Chung inspired waves.

And the latest, Shelene calls it the Recessionista! After being dark and not having any more re-growth (as the colour fades on washing instead of growing out) she added high lights in lower sections to create am ombre effect as seen below on Drew Barrymore. Loving a little lightness for summer. Thank You Shelene! xx

Stay tuned to see where 2013 takes “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow”.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

One can really get stuck in a rut, like I was, and didn’t even know it. The same look year after year. Well they say change is as good as a holiday and I can’t agree more, and hair is the one thing that is really easy to change, besides, it grows back and a good cut can make you feel like a million dollars. So,  Shelene of Tanaz and I have decided to do a 6 months hair diary. As you know, it’s already begun. Long blonde locks were snipped and my bob was born. Shelene has recently reshaped it for me too.

 

Says Tanaz on hair trends: “Hair will continue to rock. We anticipate more feminine short looks, more precision cuts with clean sharp lines. Expect to see more texture and movement. The modern man and woman want to look chic and polished with minimum effort. Do you have what it takes to move forward into high fashion looks that make you a style icon? At Tanaz you’ll get “the look that gets the looks!

I’ll also look and changing the colour of my hair too.

Says Tanaz on colour: “Look at your skin before you look at the hair colour chart! Choosing the perfect colour for your hair starts with your skin tone. If you are olive-skinned then a darker shade could suit you. Avoid going lighter than your skin colour as it will look unnatural.

Pink skin tones should avoid reds, orange-reds and golden browns. It’s best to stick to ash blondes, cool browns or cool reds.

Pale skin can usually get away with any colour. However, very dark colours will make extremely pale skin look even paler.

If you have a yellow skin tone, avoid yellow, gold and orange tones. Deep browns or cool browns will create the most flattering effect.

Tanaz’s top stylists are all colour experts and are at your service to match the right colour to your skin tone.”

Celeb images via ghd

So follow my hair series, “Hair today, gone tomorrow” as we work from a short bob to an “on the shoulder” look experimenting with different textures and colours. I can’t wait!

 

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