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With Christmas only a couple of weeks away, things are probably getting a little bit hectic. There’s the presents to wrap, the dinner to plan, not to mention figuring out when you can go a visit all the family over the holidays. So, to try and take a bit of the pressure off, we have […]

If you’re a regular at Ella, you’ll already know that we aim to be an environmentally friendly salon and work hard to be as sustainable as we can. We have lots of excellent initiatives already underway to reduce the business’s environmental impact, and we have lots of plans for the future to maximise a positive […]

CACI International have been leading the way in the beauty industry since 1992 with their revolutionary technology and incomparable reputation for excellence and innovation. Their award winning face treatments offer the only non-surgical solution that delivers visible and corrective results without the need for invasive procedures, fillers or chemicals. CACI treatments are able to combat […]

Autumn is coming, and I don’t know about you, but when the seasons change I like to change my hair. Out with the long, sun kissed, tussled summer locks, and in with rich colour and sleek sophistication. If the idea of going from long and blond to short and brown sounds like a brave step […]

2018 is a great year for hair, and when it comes to festival hair, the bolder and brighter the better. This year is big on hair accessories. Flower crowns, glitter and jewels are all welcome. Mixing up your colour is also on the list. Adding a splash of colour is easier than ever with hair […]

With Summer finally here, we all want to know what colours and cuts are on trend. So here are some off our senior stylists Louise’s favourite trends at the moment: “I love this time of year, the salon is buzzing with clients wanting something new and fresh. It’s definitely an exciting time to change up […]

I was kindly brought a book “The little book of Hygge’ for my birthday this year. It’s a funny word to pronounce ….(there’s some debate around hue-guh not hoo-gah) but this Danish way to live well, really struck a chord with me. It’s a way of life that keeps spirits high, even when our moody […]

Today, highlights are a far cry from the chunky stripes you had 15 years ago. Thankfully the colour technique of adding depth and dimension to your hair has come a long way since spending hours in the salon with your hair wrapped in foils, or worse pulled through one of those dreadful skull caps! Hot […]

Short hair (and I mean properly short hair) is having a major moment. Cascading long hair has been the most coveted style since forever, and has been, up until now, synonyms with femininity and beauty. This session it’s all going to change. Traditional femininity is being challenged, and the desire for a more authentic beauty […]