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1. Reducing Our Environmental Footprint: Scrummi Towels

   9th September 2019 11:54 am Leave a Comment

   

   At Charlie Miller, we strive to do right by our clients, and that includes protecting the environment at the same time. In all 5 salons, we use Scrummi towels – the ultimate sustainable solution to cotton towels.

   How has Scrummi helped reduce our environmental footprint?

   Since 2011 we have made a dramatic difference. Here’s what we’ve achieved so far:

   • We’ve reduced 500 plus tonnes of CO2
   • We’ve saved 8.3 million litres of chemically contaminated water

   What are Scrummi towels?

   Scrummi is a single-use, 100% biodegradable vegan towel that is made from soft and natural wood fibres from sustainable forestry programs. This means it not only protects our environment, but it’s also free of germs and fresh every time!

   How do they differ from cotton towels?

   No matter how hard you wash a cotton towel (and no matter how much energy you use) germs will remain. They’re invisible to the naked eye, but trust us when we say that lots of fungal and bacterial pathogens are waiting, just below the over-washed scratchy surface, ready to be unleashed onto the next client. But not at Charlie Miller! Scrummi towels are 100% germ and scratch-free. We don’t blame you if you never want to go near a cotton towel again…

   

   How does this help?

   Typical salon towels use literally thousands of kw/h of electricity to wash them after each use. This process equals lots of CO2 which adds to the impact of global warming…but wait, there’s more. An average washing machine load of synthetic towels equals 700,000 micro-plastics and harmful detergents and toxins which have a devastating impact on our oceans.

   Check out the Scrummi timeline:

   

   Scrummi = Happy Customers + Happy Environment

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2. My Client and Me: Salon Stylists

   8th July 2019 4:41 pm Leave a Comment

   

   Building a relationship with our clients is just as important as learning the skills it takes to become a hairdresser. After all, a good stylist can last a lifetime for a client and at Charlie Miller, we strive to make sure our stylists do exactly that.

   Two salon stylists, Joanna Drummond and Casey Thomson, have been with Charlie Miller for just over 5 years. During their time here, they’ve built strong relationships with every one of their clients, helping them to achieve a look which is right for them.

   Read on to see what their clients say about them!

   

    

   When Joanna met Joanna!

   Joanna Goddard on her stylist, Joanna:

   “I discovered Joanna when she was looking for support during training and needed models to train. I’ve been a client ever since! 

   Joanna is caring and is dedicated to giving me the perfect look. Her sense of style enables her to create haircuts that suit the person no matter their age! Having my hair done at Charlie Miller is so relaxing and I always leave feeling re-energised.”

   Joanna says:

   “I first styled Joanna’s hair when I started my training at Charlie Miller. I’ve actually known her since I was a little girl and always look forward to a catch up in the salon when she comes in.

   We’ve been on a journey with Joanna’s hair and have been maintaining a one-length bob for about a year. We have also been going gradually lighter with her colour! I especially love styling Joanna’s hair for all the black-tie do’s she attends!”

    

    

   When Millie met Casey!

   Millie Darling on her stylist, Casey Thomson:

   “I’ve been a client in the salon for the past 6 years and first booked an appointment with Casey in October last year.
   My appointments are very relaxing, and I love chatting with the staff in the salon.

   Casey is talented, funny, gorgeous and very passionate about her work.”

   Casey says:

   “Millie is a student and became my client when another stylist left. I started to style and blow-dry her hair for a few parties. She sports a classic style and always looks stylish.

   Millie is so lovely and kind. We have great chats every time she comes in.”

    

   Cut and colour appointments can be made with Joanna at Frederick Street salon and South St Andrew Street with Casey. They look forward to welcoming you to the salon soon!

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3. Graduation Hair: Our 2019 Top Picks

   15th May 2019 12:56 pm Leave a Comment

   Graduation is one of the most memorable days of your life (thanks to the never-ending family snaps) so make sure your graduation hair is picture perfect.

   Our Charlie Miller stylists have created 4 graduation hairstyles for all hair types. Whether you have straight, wavy, long or short hair, we’ve covered it all.

   Check them out:

   

   1. Hairstyle for long or short hair

   This sleek style is perfect for those with straight hair. Simple and elegant, this style is relatively low-maintenance and will stay looking great long into the evening. To make sure your hair is extra smooth and shiny, we like to use Charlie Miller Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner before styling.

   

   2. Hairstyle for long hair

   This boho-inspired style is perfect for those with long, wavy hair. This style ensures hair stays in place and looks freshly styled all day.

   

   3. Hairstyle for short hair

   This updo works great for those wanting to show off their dress. The style has just the right amount of elegance, while staying neatly in place and off the shoulders. We love to use the Charlie Miller Volume Shampoo and Conditioner to give the hair body and fullness.

   

   4. Hairstyles to suit a graduation cap

   This braided updo is perfect for the summer months. As a bonus, it also works well for those styling it with a graduation cap.

   Our favourite styles give a summery feel, with braids and waves being a consistent theme. Take any of the above styles and make them your own or book an appointment at one of Charlie Miller’s Edinburgh hair salons and let us help get a style to suit you!

   Charlie Miller welcomes students to enjoy 30% off cut and colour appointments. Discount valid Monday-Thursday with a Graduate or Salon Stylist and Salon Technician. Excludes the months of February and December. For full T&Cs, click here.

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4. My Client and Me: Linda and Hannah

   26th April 2019 5:23 pm Leave a Comment

   

   As Linda and Hannah celebrate a decade of a successful client and stylist partnership. They reflect on why their relationship works and what they love about one another!

   

   Linda says:

   “I discovered Hannah when she took over from my previous colour stylist at Charlie Miller. Although Hannah has been colouring my hair for the last 9 years, I have my hair styled and cut by India.  

   I’ve been a client at Charlie Miller for about 20 years.  In 1998 I moved from the south of England (where I had been to Molton Brown and Michael John in London,) to Cumbria and until 2010 used to come up from the Lake District every 6 weeks to Charlie Miller for cut and colour.  From 2010 I’ve lived in Edinburgh and Peebles which makes visits much easier!

   Hannah’s attention to detail is superb yet she’s always keen to exchange news about what’s happening in her life and mine. Hannah is warm, friendly and very professional. My favourite thing about having my hair done is enjoying the friendly atmosphere and knowing I will leave the salon looking better than when I arrived!”

   Hannah on styling Linda’s Hair:

   “I feel I have a lovely relationship with Linda and look forward to her visits. She is stylish, glamorous and elegant. I always love hearing what she has been up to! I have been styling Linda’s hair for 10 years and while we have kept the colour of her hair similar, we’ve changed up the style!”

   Appointments with Hannah can be booked online or by calling our Frederick Street salon. We look forward to welcoming you to the salon soon.

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5. My Client and Me: John and Miriam

   16th April 2019 12:14 pm Leave a Comment

   

   John Denholm has been a client of Charlie Miller for more than 4 decades! Having first had his hair cut by our founder Charlie Miller, John’s permanent stylist now is Miriam from our Ocean Terminal salon.

   Meet Client, John and Stylist, Miriam!

   John on Miriam and why he keeps coming back:

   “I have been a client at Charlie Miller for over 40 years now and discovered Miriam when I tried the Ocean Terminal salon upon it’s opening in 2005.

   Miriam is friendly and professional. She has consistently given me good results over the years …despite me give her less to work with! Miriam can run a 10k race in less than an hour, proving you can combine artistry with sporting prowess!”

   Miriam says:

   “John was one of Charlie’s clients before I started cutting his hair. He is always keen to try new styles whenever I suggest them. John is smart, professional and always has interesting conversations! I always enjoy our chat.”

   Appointments with Miriam can be booked online or by calling our Ocean Terminal salon. We look forward to welcoming you to the salon soon.

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6. My Client and Me: Lynsey and Iain

   12th April 2019 3:45 pm Leave a Comment

   

   

    

    

    

    

    

   Lynsey has been Iain’s go-to-stylist at our Stockbridge salon for over 5 years now! Read below their secret to a successful client/stylist relationship.

   

   Meet Iain and Lynsey

   Iain about Lynsey:

   ‘I discovered Lynsey by chance by booking into [Lynsey’s previous salon] Frederick Street  about five years ago and she gave me such a good cut that she’s been cutting my hair since. My favourite thing about having my hair done at Charlie Miller is knowing that I’ll have a great experience:  great welcome, nice people and a great haircut by the time I leave.

   Lynsey has a fantastic, warm personality, is great at her job and we always have a laugh when I’m in. She is professional, bubbly and smart.’

   Lynsey says:

   ‘Iain is successful, witty and generous and the owner of Arbikie, the company that supplies our gin to the salon. He is super successful in his field and so down to earth. I enjoy his visit every 5 weeks as we have a good giggle and cover a lot of topics one being his gin – which I love!’

   Lynsey on being Iain’s Stylist :‘I first cut Iain’s hair about 5 years ago. We have since built up a mutual understanding of each other’s sense of humour and the time has flown by. Iain’s cut had changed over the years from a classic gent to more short and tailored. Sometimes his parting will change but that’s not normally his choice, it occurs with too much blethering.’

   Appointments with Lynsey can be booked online or by calling our Stockbridge salon. We look forward to welcoming you to the salon soon.

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7. Awards 2018

   13th March 2019 4:46 pm Leave a Comment

   The glamour of Charlie Miller graced Edinburgh this week at our annual Achievement Awards ceremony.

   This year, the 19th Charlie Miller Awards, were held at the Kimpton Hotel on Charlotte Square where guests enjoyed delicious food and excellent hospitality. Attending the event with 100+ staff and management were our founders Charlie & Janet Miller along with guests from Kérastase, L’Oréal and We Are Hair & Beauty.

   In addition to the celebrations, the night was all about having fun! Games such as Play Your Cards Right and Hit or Miss were woven throughout the ceremony and played by all attendees. Staff also participated in tombola comprising of wonderful gifts from local Edinburgh businesses such as:

   The Balmoral, Fox & Co, Di Maggio, Chamomile Sanctuary, Glam Candy, Hard Rock Cafe, PAINT Hair & Nails, Honeycomb & Co., Lauren Gollan Makeup,  Radisson Collection, Paper Tiger, Mimi’s Bakehouse, Ocean Terminal, One Spa, Kimpton Hotel, Scran & Scallie, Pickering’s Gin, The Glasshouse, Wildflowers, Fazenda, Gusto and All About Eve.

   Compered by radio presenter and event host, Grant Stott, the evening culminated in high excitement and rapturous applause on the announcement and presentation of 24 Charlie Miller Achievement Awards.

   The  ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS are:

   Rosslyn Orr, Outstanding Hairdresser of the Year

   Rebecca Fairclough, Trainee of the Year Stafford Street

   Ria Taylor, Trainee of the Year South St Andrew Street

   Demi Colligan, Trainee of the Year Frederick Street

   Megan MacColl, Trainee of the Year Ocean Terminal

   Ellie Gilhooley, Trainee of the Year Holy Corner

   Rachel Grayson, 3rd Year Trainee of the Year

   Ria Taylor, Trainee Competition Winner Group B

   Demi Colligan, Trainee Competition Winner Group A

   Natalie Cole, Retail Salesperson of the Year

   Denise Brown, Receptionist of the Year

   Natalie Cole, Treatment Salesperson of the Year

   80+Club Winners (Client Retention) : Corry Riley, Elle Craik, Karen Kennedy, Leigh Forrest, Lorraine McDiarmid, Rosy Kenny, Karyn Holloway, Laura Wyles, Michelle Baigan, Nicola McGuire, Richard Beggs,  Rosslyn Orr, Hayley Dallas, Hannah Lennon, Lynsey Wilson, Natalie Cole, Karen Jones, Tammy Neillings, Amber Swift, Lisa Allen, Steven Suckling & Lauren Tait 

   Yvonne Blyth, Janet Miller Award

   Joanna Drummond, Graduate Stylist of the Year

   Carla McGuire, Salon Stylist of the Year

   Philip Michie, Senior Stylist of the Year

   Nicola McGuire, Head Stylist of the Year

   Karen Kennedy, Senior Head Stylist of the Year

   Neil Purves, Men’s Stylist of the Year

   Philip Michie, Salon Technician of the Year

   Hayley Dallas, Senior Technician of the Year

   Rosslyn Orr, Head Technician of the Year

   Well done to our wonderful team!

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8. Red Carpet Season Highlights 2019

   15th February 2019 12:05 pm Leave a Comment

   This month our Stylists have been inspired by the glamour of Awards Season.

   As expected, the trends vary from one awards show to the next. The BAFTA attendees sported sleek looks compared to those at the Grammy’s where volume was in vogue for the night proving, as always, the red carpet is unpredictable yet never disappoints.

   Graduate stylist Rowan from our Stafford Street branch has recreated her favourite looks. Which style is your favourite?

   BAFTAS

   Amy Adams – The Sleek Pony

   

    

   Thandie Newton – Slick & Straight

   

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

   GRAMMYS

   Eve – Half Up & Curly

   

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Miley Cyrus – Waves

   

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

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9. Breaking down Balayage

   31st January 2019 1:16 pm Leave a Comment

   Originating in Paris in the 70s, Balayage is a trend that grew ever more popular in the 2010s and is here to stay. It’s the perfect mix of having a WOW hair colour whilst ensuring your style looks effortless.

   Holy Corner’s queen of balayage, Head Stylist and Senior Technician Carla addresses frequently asked questions and common misconceptions about this sought after colouring technique.

   Why do you think balayage is so popular? 

   Balayage is the most asked about style, personally I think it’s because you can achieve so many different tones and add extra impact to your hair style. It’s also all over Instagram!

   I also think regrowth is a main factor; clients often believe that because part of the look is a soft root, it means less maintenance – this is not the case!

   How often do you recommend maintenance? 

   Like all colouring services I’d say 8/10 weeks is perfect to keep the blonde fresh.

   Everyone stretches maintenance as they think it doesn’t matter but, on certain styles, brassy tones will occur and some balayage techniques require a toner in between. Being aware of this extra commitment is a must.

   What is the difference in techniques between highlights and balayage? 

   Highlights, balayage and baby lights (delicate highlights created using a fine colour technique to achieve subtle dimensions to your hair. An up and coming trend!) are often mixed up.

   The most stand-out difference with balayage compared to the other techniques is the seamless blend from root to tip!

   Balayage is very bespoke to each client’s preference and is all down to how much shadow or depth of root they want! Consultation is key to see if it’s the right technique for you.

   How long does your hair have to be? 

   No set lengths as such, certain styled bobs to long hair are where you see the main techniques best. Clients often find their inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest.

   How important do you think bespoke colour placement is?

   Placement is key! Fine placement always wins for a softer more natural effect, dreamy for face framing!!

   Bespoke colour services, including balayage, will require a consultation first so pop in and check it out with any one of our experienced and skilled stylists. To book all other services, you can simply book online here or call your preferred salon.

   Please also note that all colour services require a colour allergy test 48 hours prior to your first colour appointment with us.

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10. Bespoke Styling: Why it Matters!

    18th October 2018 11:15 am Leave a Comment

    In 2007, during a conversation whilst styling the wig of his first young cancer patient, Charlie Miller became aware about the difficulties, when losing their hair to cancer, that young people had in getting a wig that was right for them.

    “Our hair says so much about us: who we are and how we feel about ourselves. Losing it is hard to deal with as we feel some of our own identity is lost too. We want to look and feel the same. We don’t want to seem different from the rest of the crowd”.

    That one conversation led to the launch in 2008 of a successful wig project called ‘Hair 4 U’ and a collaboration with the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT), the long-term aim of which is to ensure that every young person with cancer aged 13-24 is given a real hair wig funded by the TCT that is then cut and styled free of charge in a participating salon in their area.

    Wig styling requires a high level of experience and is entrusted to our more senior stylists. The most important aspect of the process is to cut and colour the wig so that it looks like the client’s own hair. It is therefore styled exactly how he or she wants it to be.

    This week our talented Senior Head Stylist, Steven Suckling and Salon Technician, Carla McGuire worked their magic on a real hair wig for one of their TCT clients. In keeping with the current trends, the wig was coloured a beautiful pastel pink shade.

    After the colouring process by Carla, Steven styled the wig to suit the client’s unique look and personality.

    The result? Beautiful, glossy, multi-tonal hair!

    Have a look at our video to see the transformation for yourself!

    For more information about the Teenage Cancer Trust visit www.teenagecancertrust.org.

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11. 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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