Feature – Antony & Patricia

Introducing Nine Yards

Posted on 10/12/2021

This premium Swedish haircare brand, Nine Yards, made quite an impression when we tested out the range.

Created for professional use, the salon only product range launched in the UK in January 2021 and is renowned for its ethics and cruelty-free morals.

Nine Yards offers an extensive collection of products that perfectly balances functionality and natural ingredients. 100% free from parabens, sulphates and MIT amongst other unnecessary ingredients, these highly concentrated miracle workers contain potent natural goodies including Shea Butter, Broccoli Seed Oil, Aloe Vera, Wheat Protein, Meadowfoam oil, Argan and Sunflower seed extract, and all but one product in the range is Vegan-friendly.

Best of all, the full collection is available to buy in the salon. Speak to you stylist to find out more and test out a product or two!

Top 5 tips for client accounts

Posted on 05/05/2021

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#Tip 1 – Reschedule the date of your booking

If you receive booking confirmations by email, most will include a button containing a link at the bottom of your email that says View or change my appointment. You can click on this link or log in to Client Login to reschedule or cancel a booking.

Once logged in go to the My Appointment section you will be able to see all of your upcoming appointments and reschedule.

Note that online amends are not possible 48 hours before an appointment.

#Tip 2 – Check out faster and securely with cardless checkout.

For your convenience, you can save your card with us and make use of cardless checkout. Clients with a saved card on their account can check out while in the chair and we’ll provide you with a digital receipt; no need to present your card!

You can manage your cards on your account via our website, or we can help clients to save a card at reception.

Cards are protected by the same level of security as your bank!

View our quick guide for adding a card a payment card

#Tip 3 – Try the Waitlist when you can’t find the appointment for the time and date you’d like

Looking for an appointment online and can’t find the perfect time?

Select the ‘Join our waitlist’ link and online booking will open another page for you to enter your details and details of the appointment you’d like to have. Once you have finished entering your details, click Save and they’ll then be added to our waitlist.

If any time becomes available that suits your requirements, we’ll get in touch with you.

We keep waitlist registrations for 7 days, after which your request will be deleted.

#Tip 4 – Save ‘Client Login’ to your phone like an app!

iOS

1. Launch Safari and navigate to a website you frequently visit.

2. Tap the Bookmark icon at the bottom of the screen (it resembles a box with an upward-pointing arrow).

3. Tap Add to Home Screen.

Android

1. Launch Chrome for Android and open the website or web page you want to pin to your home screen.

2. Tap the menu button and tap Add to homescreen.

3. You’ll be able to enter a name for the shortcut and then Chrome will add it to your home screen.

#Tip-5 – Request your receipts by email or text

You can request a copy of your invoice by email – just ask when paying your bill. Receipts for electronic transactions are also available, these can be sent to you via email or SMS.

5 products for colour treated hair

Posted on 30/04/2021

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Looking after colour treated hair after your salon visit helps keep your colour vibrant and ensures your hair stays healthy and suitably nourished.

With a wide choice available of hydrating conditioners, colour-reviving treatments and colour protecting shampoo, we’ve picked our top five products to help care for coloured hair at home.

OLAPLEX Hair Perfector No.3

Repairs • Protects • Strengthens

This global best-seller is a great at-home treatment that reduces breakage and visibly strengthens hair, improving its look and feel. It restores the hair’s healthy appearance and texture by repairing damage and protecting hair structure.

Apply a generous amount from roots to ends to damp, towel-dried hair
Comb through and leave for 10 minutes or more
Rinse from hair, shampoo & condition

£32.00 • 100ml

Paul Mitchell Colour Protect Shampoo

Preserves Colour • Added Protection

What it does: Cleanses colour-treated hair while it moisturizes, strengthens and boosts shine.

How it works: Sunflower extract provides intense UV protection, while conditioning agents and extracts hydrate and add shine.

Added bonus: Helps colour last longer by shielding it from the sun. Vegan.

£13.50 • 300ml

milk_shake Silver Shine Shampoo

Reduces brassy tones

What it does: Protects against frequent washing and environmental pollution, with the added benefit of removing brassy or unwanted yellow tones

How it works: Milk proteins nourish and strengthen, vitamin-rich blueberries and violet pigments brighten and neutralise unwanted yellow tones in natural blonde, bleached, grey or white hair.

Benefits: Keeps blonde hair super healthy and vibrant, gives hair shine, softness and vitality. For more intense results, leave in for a few minutes.

£16.89 • 300ml

Paul Mitchell Forever Blonde® Shampoo

Intense Hydration • KerActive Repair

What it does: Gently cleanses lightened and highlighted blonde hair while helping to repair damage and seal the cuticle.

How it works: Powered by exclusive KerActive protein and safflower oleosomes, keratin molecules ‘hug’ the hair adding a smooth feel while the safflower oils penetrate the hair shaft for long-lasting moisture.

Added bonus: Helps keep blonde hair light, bright and healthy.

£19.00 • 250ml

milk_shake Leave-in Conditioner

Moisturises • Strengthens • UV Protection

What it does: Conditions the hair, giving manageability, strength, shine and softness.

How it works: A combination of milk proteins and fruit extracts protect the cortex and improve the water balance of the hair. The exclusive ingredient Integrity 41; protects hair from UV rays, improving colour stability.

Added bonus: An easy to use no-rinse spray, ideal if you are always in a hurry or you are simply a low-maintenance hair girl. Your hair will smell utterly fabulous after use and it’s excellent for long knotty hair.

£17.89 • 350ml

All products are available at Antony and Patrica. Ask your stylist for more information. Prices correct at time of publication.