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12December2023

Ideas for a Beautiful and Sustainable Christmas!

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From decorations to eco-conscious. Gift ideas to experience the magic of a sustainable Christmas without sacrificing beauty.

Christmas is a time full of atmosphere, peace, and conviviality, although all too often the preparations and the search for the perfect gift can make it stressful. That’s why we give you a series of ideas to make Christmas more relaxed, sustainable, and eco-friendly, but no less glamorous.

SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Let’s face it: how great is it to recreate the Christmas atmosphere in your own home or salon? A string of lights framing the corners, the Christmas tree, decorations everywhere… Christmas decorations are so beautiful that some people even keep them all year round. At this time in history, however, we are being asked to go a step further, without sacrificing beauty.
How? Let’s start with the lights: a very simple step is to replace the old incandescent lights with low-consumption LED lights. The result is greater efficiency, durability, a lower impact on the electricity bill and above all energy savings of between 50 and 80 per cent. Another suggestion that maintains the idea of eco-conscious beauty are decorations in wood, fabric, or recycled glass to be preferred over plastic or PVC options.

ECO-CONSCIOUS GIFTS

According to modern bon ton, giving vintage or second-hand gifts is totally appropriate. So green light to flea markets. There is also a very funny habit called Trash Santa, which consists of recycling old presents and giving each other the ugliest or most useless gifts received over the years, but selecting them carefully based on the personality of who receives the gift. If you want to stick to the classic, and give something special, designed around the person, choose brands, like us atINSIGHT, that make eco-conscious beauty and sustainability their founding values, really makes a difference. From formulas, packaging, production to distribution, our products are designed and created with circular sustainability in mind.

THE GREENEST CHRISTMAS TREE

Although it is commonly believed otherwise, the real Christmas tree is much more environmentally friendly than the fake one. Therefore, if you have to buy a new tree, the choice can only fall on a real fir tree, preferably one that was grown in the vicinity in order to reduce the transport emissions component.

LONG LIVE LOCAL PRODUCERS

For a salon aperitif, Christmas lunch or Christmas Eve dinner, choosing food from local producers, which you cannot find in the supermarket, is certainly the most sustainable solution. Whether it is artisan panettone, meat or a typical dessert from your area, favor everything that is zero km.

ZERO-KILOMETRE HOLIDAYS AND OUTINGS

Many people work, but the Christmas holidays are also a time to get away. In terms of environmental impact, if you are planning a trip, even a few days or a few hours, the train is certainly a more sustainable option compared to the plane or the car. Then there is the most environmentally sustainable alternative of all, namely cycling or walking for those who love walking. Memorable walks and cycling routes to discover our surroundings.

Sometimes we think we have to go far away to find beauty, when it’s actually right next door.

3February2023

Love at First Try: Wellness Self-Care Gifts!

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Get ready, because they’re gonna love your gift.

It’s that time of year again when we start to wonder about the perfect gift for that special someone. One of the best things that you can give your special someone on Valentines Day is a bit of time for self care. Give that special someone in your life the power to treat themselves. Yes, we’re talking about self-care products.

For some, self-care revolves around your favourite Netflix show, or bubble baths & face masks. For others, it involves the outdoors of soaking up the fresh air in nature. No matter how you or your special someone define it, these wellness gifts will make it easier to practice self-care on a regular basis.

Put down the flowers and chocolates, and think outside the heart-shaped box and keep scrolling to find gifts that go beyond traditional romantic gestures.

Here at L&F HAIR & Beauty – we’ve got you covered with this kinda romantic but very thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift guide to help your special someone take a real break and care for their haircare / skincare to give them a luxury experience they deserve.

Gifts that keep on giving?

Give something useful, most of us value a useful item more if they receive it as a gift than if they buy it for themselves because novelty wears off but sentimentality doesn’t. Give that special someone the power to treat themselves. Yes we’re talking about self-care products. Create your own gift pack.

Put together their favourite organic luxe haircare products, hair & beauty tools – add a bow and your done!

Better Than A Bouquet!

To be selfless, a better strategy for how to pick gifts is to buy practical presents that last. For example, most of our Hair & Skin Care Products are made of Recyclable PCR Plastic bottles/jars & not only maintains, repairs & protects hair over an extended period of time, but once empty, can be repurposed into a gorgeous planter jar/bottle!⁣ You may get fewer bedazzlement benefits, but your special someone will get continuous rewards and this outweighs the one-time hit of a flashy gift.

Check out our LF website for gorgeous beauty necessities that will prove to be very useful in their day to day life. From various hair type ranges to our skin care collection; these beauty products are perfect for your special someone who loves anything natural & organic or practical with our make-up bags to manicure sets, to electrical hair tools; these handy products are perfect for your special-someone-on-the-go.

Give your Special Someone a day off!

Time is more valuable than money. You can always get more money, but you can’t get more time. Finding time to get glamorous when you have kids can be a challenge. Sometimes a real shower to wash their hair isn’t even in the cards. But because we firmly believe beauty makes you feel good on the inside, it’s worth finding ways to get the job done against all odds. From overnight treatments to do-it-all products, we have a wide selection of hair & beauty products to choose from.

A great one is to give your special someone a day off. Show some love with gifts for your special someone with an at-home spa night to romantic date nights to spicing it up in the kitchen.

27April2021

Thoughtful Self-Care & Wellness Gifts

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Mums have always done it all. That’s why trying to pick out the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be extra tough every year. What can you gift to someone who deserves so much more than a day, more than just a greeting card, someone who deserves the world? Talk about pressure! One of the best things that you can give mums on their special day is a bit of time for self care – give the mums in your life the power to treat themselves. Yes, we’re talking about self-care products.

For some, self-care revolves around your favourite Netflix show, or bubble baths & face masks. For others, it involves the outdoors of soaking up the fresh air in nature. No matter how you or your loved ones define it, these wellness gifts will make it easier to practice self-care on a regular basis.

Here at L&F HAIR & Beauty we’re all about taking some time out for yourself. Whether you want to help your mum splash out on a day of self-pampering or you’re looking for something that’ll make her day – to day a little more luxe. We’ve got you covered with our top-notch picks to help mum take a real break and care for their hair & skin with some luxe haircare/skincare products to give her a luxury experience she deserves to help her rest & recharge.

1.) Don’t give her more problems -choose something you already know she loves

Mum’s don’t like having to make decisions, so don’t pick a gift that forces her to do so. You can’t go wrong when you buy something you know she’d choose for herself, such as her favourite hair or skin care product or an essential hair tool she has always wanted.

2.) Give gifts that keep on giving?

Give something useful, mums value a useful item more if they receive it as a gift than if they buy it for themselves because novelty wears off but sentimentality doesn’t. Give mum the power to treat themselves. Yes we’re talking about self-care products. Create your own gift pack. Put together her favourite organic haircare products, hair & beauty tools – add a bow and your done!

3.) Give Practical Gifts, not bedazzlement factor

Sometimes our choices in gifts tend to be selfish. We want the glory of being great gift-givers, so we buy presents with a maximum bedazzlement factor. Flashy flowers, for example. The problem is the flash fades away and the gift-receiver is left to deal with what’s left. To be selfless, a better strategy for how to pick gifts is to buy practical presents that last. For example, most of our Hair & Skin Care Products are made of Recyclable PCR Plastic bottles/jars & not only maintains, repairs & protects hair over an extended period of time, but once empty, can be repurposed into a gorgeous planter jar/bottle!⁣ You may get fewer bedazzlement benefits, but mum will get continuous rewards and this outweighs the one-time hit of a flashy gift.

Check out our LF website for gorgeous beauty necessities that will prove to be very useful in her day to day life. From various hair type ranges to our skin care collection; these beauty products are perfect for Mum’s who love anything natural & organic or practical with our make-up bags to manicure sets, to electrical hair tools; these handy products are perfect for Mum’s-on -the-go.

4.) Give her time to herself

Time is more valuable than money. You can always get more money, but you can’t get more time. Finding time to get glamorous when you have kids can be a challenge. Sometimes a real shower to wash her hair isn’t even in the cards. But because we firmly believe beauty makes you feel good on the inside, it’s worth finding ways to get the job done against all odds. From overnight treatments to do-it-all products, we have a wide selection of hair & beauty products to choose from. A great one is to give mum a day off. Do the laundry, dishes, mop the floors, cook dinner, and let her relax with a wine, face mask, hair treatment, good book and her feet up!

5.) Deliver a gift from the heart & make it extra special with how you give it

Make it personal and include a little bit of yourself. Sometimes it’s the simplest gifts that mean the most. You’re never to old to create a piece of art, handmade card or letter that tells mum how you feel about her. Perhaps share a collection of old photos that bring back happy memories or new photos of your children are always wonderfully heartfelt and treasured.

These should be enough to help you come up with a couple of great gift ideas. There’s always a bit of pressure in choosing the perfect gift for your mum. Knowing what gifts mum will enjoy most will depend on how well you know her taste. The gifts that mean the most are always the one’s that require a little effort.

28April2020

How to Choose the Perfect Gift!

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It is almost Mother’s Day and many of us are still scrambling around trying to find the perfect gift that say’s “Thanks for putting up with me all these years mum…. and sorry I never call, and for not appreciating you enough”, when we all know that you deserve so much more. Mum’s deserve more than just a day, they deserve a lifetime of thank you’s and I love you mum.

So the hardest things about Mother’s Day is finding the right gift. There are so many options out there and mums are always too nice to tell you what they really want.

From beautifully fragrance hair and skin products, to our essential hair and beauty tools, show your appreciation with a present that she’ll love. With our wide range of gifts, you’ll be sure to find something truly special for every kind of mother out there.

1.) Choose something you already know she loves.

You can’t go wrong when you buy something you know she’d choose for herself, such as her favourite hair or skin care product or an essential hair tool she has always wanted.

2.) What has mum been missing lately?

Give mum the power to treat themselves. Yes we’re talking about self-care products. Create your own gift pack. Put together her favourite organic haircare products, hair & beauty tools – add a bow and your done!

3.) A good-gift should be both beautiful and practical.

Check out our LF website for gorgeous beauty necessities that will prove to be very useful in her day to day life. From make-up bags to manicure sets; these handy kits are perfect for Mum’s-on -the-go.

4.) Give her time to herself.

Finding time to get glamorous when you have kids can be a challenge. Sometimes a real shower to wash her hair isn’t even in the cards. But because we firmly believe beauty makes you feel good on the inside, it’s worth finding ways to get the job done against all odds. From overnight treatments to do-it-all products, we have a wide selection of hair & beauty products to choose from. A great one is to give mum a day off. Do the laundry, dishes, mop the floors, cook dinner, and let her relax with a wine, face mask, hair treatment, good book and her feet up!

5.) Deliver a gift from the heart.

There’s always a bit of pressure in choosing the perfect gift for your mum. Knowing what gifts mum will enjoy most will depend on how well you know her taste. The gifts that mean the most are always the one’s that require a little effort.