Autumn hair trends
The natural look is in right now. Overworked colour, too much product and hair-straightener abuse are banned and the current trend is for soft, healthy hair with natural movement. Colour this season is subtle, so trade those blonde highlights for a richer, warmer look with yummy chocolate, copper and warmer honey tones.
Autumn is a great time to go for a more vibrant colour as there isn't as much sun to bleach it out. Your hair condition is vital and the new generation of products can penetrate the hair with proteins and moisture, leaving even the most damaged hair looking healthier.
Hair jewellery is cool. A sparkly hair clip can lift an evening look and works with the half-up, half-down style we've seen coming down so many red carpets lately.
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Over the Teacups
My four-year-old grandson was at the supermarket with his mother when he exclaimed, “You’re buying something, Mummy, auntie is buying something – I want to buy something!” Mum replied, “You have to be big, have a wife, have a job, then you can buy things.” He replied, “I have a wife – Maia,” meaning his four-year-old friend. Mum said, “What about a job?” Master Four replied, “My job is having a wife!”
Robyn, Whangarei
Water you want?
I was in the car and asking Master Three what he wanted for Christmas. He said he was going to ask Santa for a water pistol. “And Nanny,” he added, “I’m going to ask for some water for our paddling pool.” Now that could be interesting!
Julie, by email
Bee gone
Master Three had his first bee sting recently. The incident broke his heart, but after many cuddles he came right. Later he said, “I never want to see another bee again. I don’t like bees any more, I only like flies.”
Gaileen, by email
Fraud with worry
My daughter warned me that “old people are being taken for a ride,” and that I shouldn’t engage in conversation with phone sales people. To this, Master Five piped up, “Nana can’t go on that ride, she’s old.”
Joseph’s Nana, Hamilton
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