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Hair Colour – Mixing Master Class

Following on from our last article about the safety of hair colouring we had several questions raised about mixing colours to get an exact shade for you. This is not an exact science but it isn’t nearly as difficult as … Continue reading

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Frequently Asked Questions -Tints of Nature

Frequently Asked Questions Q] Will Tints of Nature cover grey hair? A] The natural shades 1N – 8N in the Tints of Nature range will cover 100% grey hair. If you wish to use one of the fashion shades, then … Continue reading

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Perfume Free Shampoo

The skin is the largest single organ in the body and when people say that ‘we are what we eat’ they are partly right but in truth we are what we absorb and the sad truth is that we absorb … Continue reading

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Soap – carries a health warning!

You might think that Soap, one of the most widely used and recommended things to keep you safe at home, would be safe to use. Sadly due to modern developments in terms of chemicals, the old favourite soap is now … Continue reading

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Where does the plastic we use end up?

Where does the plastic we use end up? Sure some of it ends up in the landfill sites (those are filling up fast), some is used in waste to energy plants that create electricity, some is reused, some is recycled … Continue reading

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Do Mobile Phones cause harm to the brain

Do Mobile Phones cause harm to the brain? The arguments continue to rage around the safety of mobile phones (cell phones) and we are all spending more time in contact with these really useful devices. Smartphones, like the IPhone and … Continue reading

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EcoHip Hair Colouring Guide

EcoHip Hair Colouring Guide Modern hair colouring owes its very existence to French chemist Eugene Schuller, who in 1909 pioneered the use of the chemical paraphenylenediamine. Colouring hair has become commonplace and it is estimated that in excess of 75% … Continue reading

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Growing Salad in Containers

Many gardens today are small and city gardens are often little more than a courtyard but it is still possible to grow a good selection of salad and small vegetables. Herbs, salad vegetables and many fruits thrive in pots and … Continue reading

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Growing your own food in a big city

Growing your own food in a big city Following on from the great response we had to the article a few weeks back about food price escalation we had many people ask us if it was possible to grow your … Continue reading

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Tanning Safely

Tanning Safely – possible? Tanning begins the moment you step out into the sun for most people. As UV rays penetrate the skin, it starts to break down DNA in the body (not a good start). The body’s response to … Continue reading

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