Tag Archive: @CharlieMillerHairdressing

1. Charlie Miller Hair Angels Making a Difference!

   8th September 2017 11:40 am Leave a Comment

   Five Hairdressers, one Trainee, a Maintenance Technician and a PR & Marketing Manager were delighted to make up a team of Charlie Miller Hair Angels for It’s A Knockout Edinburgh 2017 on Sunday 27th August. This massively popular UK event organised by WeDo Scotland took place at Duddingston Community Ground in Edinburgh to help raise funds for SANDS Lothians*.

   With skill and teamwork high on their agenda the 8 superstars (l-r Frank Clark, Neil Purves, Euan Alexander, Hayley Dallas, Natalie Cole, Leia Mackinnon, Yvonne Blyth and Philip Michie) successfully showed off their tactics in The Teletubbie Challenge, The Cannon Run, The Foam Pit and The Ultimate Relay.

   There was much fun and laughter to be heard throughout the day from the many family and friends who came along to support. Donations were made in salon and on their JustGiving page and the team are delighted to have raised just over £1,700 which provides more than 42 counselling sessions to the families that SANDS Lothians supports.

   *SANDS Lothians is a registered Scottish charity offering support, understanding and help both of a practical and emotional nature to bereaved parents and their families who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or whose baby dies soon after birth.

                                    

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2. L’Oréal Colour Trophy – The Journey

   29th June 2017 12:29 pm Comments Off on L’Oréal Colour Trophy – The Journey

   From the Edinburgh photoshoot to Glasgow’s Backstage Finals and then on to London’s Grand Finals, this year’s L’Oréal Colour Trophy competition was an incredible journey for Leigh, Natalie & Tammy! Here’s a peek into the prep and final looks from these amazing and talented stylists. Especially with the support of MUA Ebony. Well done to you all!!

   Feeling inspired?

   Pop in to any of our five Edinburgh salons and ask for a consultation with our highly qualified stylists. They will be delighted to discuss your ideas and transform your hair using cutting edge techniques and luxury treatments and products including Smartbond by L’Oréal Professional. Why not join us on twitter, Instagram and Facebook #cmhairdressing?

    

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3. #ThrowBackThursday – 1990 Collector’s Portfolio

   22nd June 2017 12:13 pm Leave a Comment

      
   In 1990 Charlie Miller elevated hair photography to a work of art with a set of experimental images to celebrate the salon’s 25th Anniversary. This visionary limited edition Collector’s Portfolio featured seven dramatic styles, inspired by qualities such as strength and abundance, and was shot against specially commissioned backdrops featuring ancient runes. Top fashion photographer Nick Price captured the images.

   Charlie’s aim in creating the unique collection was to challenge and extend the boundaries of hair photography. With only 50 sets designed and produced by Colin Marr, the beautifully presented portfolio was launched at a press breakfast in Joe’s Cafe in London, a popular venue for 1990s fashion industry movers and shakers.

    
   Find more photos and stories from our hairdressing archive and day to day news, events and competitions across our five Edinburgh salons by joining us on Instagram, twitter and Facebook. #cmhairdressing #50YrsTogether

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4. Client Stories: Chrissie Heughan & Hayley Wilson

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   In 1994 during her student years at Edinburgh College of Art Chrissie Heughan was a hair model at Stafford Street for the trainees of that time. She has been a client ever since and for the past 3 years Chrissie can be found sitting in the chair at the salon in Ocean Terminal being looked after by her stylist Hayley. What is it that professional artist Chrissie (mum to Outlander star Sam Heughan) and stylist Hayley enjoy about each appointment?

   CHRISSIE HEUGHAN

   Being an artist is really a lifestyle yet means there’s not a lot of what one would call “spare time” and although I enjoy sport, cinema and the theatre there’s nothing more relaxing than a head massage at the salon. It’s my favourite think and chill time! I love that they don’t do fuss! Then it’s over to Hayley and the calm, careful and professional journey continues in her chair. She completely understands my hair and all its challenges and it’s always well cut, smooth and manageable.

   HAYLEY WILSON

   I started blow drying Chrissie’s hair about 3 years ago when I was a trainee. She came in often for model blow dries and was always very patient and helpful when it came to discussing her challenging thick hair. Chrissie and I both know how much hair she has and it often seems that no matter how much I cut there’s always more; it’s never ending but Chrissie trusts me fully on all advice I give her on what’s best for her hair type. I’m delighted that after qualifying Chrissie followed me to my new salon Ocean Terminal and now comes to me as a full paying client for both colour and cutting services. I find Chrissie a very funny, friendly and interesting lady.

   Appointments with Hayley, or any of our talented stylists across Charlie Miller’s five luxury Edinburgh salons, can be booked at the click of button with our online app and you can view our price list here. We look forward to welcoming you to the salon soon.

   Keep up to date with all Charlie Miller Hairdressing news, events, offers and stories by joining us on Instagram, twitter and Facebook. Our hashtags are #cmhairdressing and #50YrsTogether.

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5. HRH The Princess Royal

   13th April 2017 10:56 am Leave a Comment

   We were delighted and honoured to welcome HRH The Princess Royal on a visit to our salon and Training Academy at Holy Corner where she unveiled a plaque to commemorate our 50 years in business. The Princess Royal spent an hour meeting with Directors, Managers, Assistant Managers and over 40 other team members. These were from across the salons as well as a number of our longest-serving clients.

   During a reception HRH learned about our work with the ‘Hair 4 U’ project and Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT). She met with patients and nurses involved. She also met our 6 ‘Trainees of the Year’. These are hairdresser from our successful apprenticeship programme. They were able to demonstrate some of their cutting, colouring and styling skills.

   HRH finished her visit with a charitable donation to her Charities Trust along with a posy of flowers.

   Thanks also to STV News reporter Susan Ripoll and cameraman Colin for their coverage of the visit on STV News at Six.

   Photography by Phillip Dickson

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6. Spellbound – Hair Collection by Natalie Cole

   26th January 2017 2:51 pm Leave a Comment

       

   Spellbound is the name of the newest collection by Natalie Cole.

   She goes on to say that: “I believe in beautiful colour complementing a cut or final shape. The artistic potential in our industry is one of the most amazingly exciting attractions for me as a stylist. Forever being inspired, continually learning and maintaining that passion.”

   Delivering a strong sense of mystery Natalie Cole’s stunning hair collection ‘Spellbound’ reveals dark and moody images that cast a deep and mysterious spell. With a combination of textures and free-flowing movement these images draw you in illuminating their elegant shape, pleating and pastel colours.

     

   Spellbound Team:

   Hair: Natalie Cole

   Photographer: David Frederick Avery

   Make-up Artist: Carrie Duffy at Lauren Gollan Make-up Academy

   Clothes Stylist: Ian Todd

   Keep up to date with all Charlie Miller Hairdressing news, events, offers and stories by joining us on Instagram, twitter and Facebook. Our hashtags are #cmhairdressing and #50YrsTogether.

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7. Edinburgh’s Guide to Proposals with Rox & Charlie Miller

   18th January 2017 11:37 am Leave a Comment

   

   Edinburgh Proposals

   Proposals can be difficult, if you’d like to find somewhere special to ‘pop the question’ in Edinburgh we have just the guide!  ROX – Diamonds & Thrills’ Edinburgh Guide to Proposals is a map for jus where to go when you want to ask the big question. To top it all off it also has a guide on how  then look & feel fantastic on your wedding day. We’ve teamed up with ROX the award-winning George Street jeweller. The guide guide highlights some of Edinburgh’s finespropost locations to help you, your bride and your bridal party from proposal day right through to your wedding day.

   Enjoy your special day from start to finish with our experienced stylists, who will provide you with the highest standards of care and attention. Many of our award-winning stylists specialise in bridal hair where the constant focus is looking after you. During your trial and wedding day appointments the Charlie Miller team will cater to your every need with a caring heart whilst creating the perfect style for your big day. From cutting, colouring and highlighting to intricate put-ups, your priorities are ours as we create the image you desire, either in salon or at your preferred location.

   

   Find out more by visiting your nearest Charlie Miller salon, talk to our talented team and experience the difference for yourself.

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8. Charlie Miller’s Coolest Client – North Pole Adventures for Teenage Cancer Trust

   10th November 2016 11:02 am Leave a Comment

   This month’s Throw Back Thursday is inspired by the change of season and the definite chill in the air. In 2010 Sir Tom Farmer invited his friend Charlie Miller on his expedition to the North Pole and officially became the company’s coolest client when Charlie cut his hair for the Teenage Cancer Trust.  Interviewed by the BBC about the trip Charlie said ‘”I was cutting Sir Tom’s hair and he asked me if I would go, I looked at him for three seconds and the boy in me appeared and I said ‘yeah’.

   Once at the Pole Charlie kept his gloves on to avoid frostbite. Sir Tom removed his hat to brave the severe conditions and was given a super fast trim in temperatures of minus 35 degrees. The haircut was a world’s first and the adventurous trip raised significant funds for a very worthy cause.

   2010 was also the year that Charlie Miller opened it’s fifth salon at Holy Corner, realising its dream of launching a training academy for industry peers. Led by salon manager Amber Swift, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome when you step inside this winter. Book online today.

   Find out more about our 50th anniversary celebrations by searching hashtags #50YrsTogether and #cmhairdressing on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and remember to pick up your complimentary copy of our Magazine next time you visit any of our five Edinburgh salons.

   We look forward to seeing you soon.

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