Ballerina Style

Time to reach for those ballet shoes ladies….

Few hairstyles have withstood the decades better than the classic ballerina bun. Elegantly timeless and effortlessly cool, the bun is as versatile as it is practical. Whatever your style, guaranteed, there’s a bun to suit you and your hair type.

The Spring/ Summer look is youthful, fresh, and airy. Avoid an overload of product, and focus on creating textured character. Unless you are twelve (or Kate Moss), slicked back styles can look a little severe, so best to aim for the non-overtly perfect finish either at the back of the head on the occipital, or cheekily on the crown.

The great thing about this style is it can look as high-fashion, elegant, or as natural as you want. Feast your eyes on some of these looks for inspiration….

The Top Knot

A more extreme take on the classic style, this is a look for the fearlessly fashionable. True, it requires confidence, but this style is by no-means reserved for Hoxton-ites. Milan and Paris pavements were scattered with the hi-top style at SS10 shows. Sulis Loves!

Daytime Downtime




This great daytime look is the hair-up version of bedhead hair. Favoured by celebrities such as Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung, the bun is pulled loosely to the lower-mid point of the hair with strands escaping to softly graze jawline.

Getting the height right is crucial to make those cheekbones pop! Skip the hair brush and use your fingers to create natural texture. If it takes too long to style, you’re probably trying too hard.

Red Carpet Glamour

To translate this look from am to pm, use plenty of shine spray and silkening serum. This time, you want to ensure the finished effect is both smooth and chic. To keep the look full and thick, avoid twisting the lengths too much before you create the shape of the bun.

Lacking length? Its at times like this that you are allowed clip-in hair pieces. This is dramatic, ice-queen hair at it’s best.

And now its your turn!!

How to achieve the (casual) look:

1. Prep hair with Bumble and bumble ‘Holding Foam’ (£21.00) then softly tong and brush out
2. To create a natural texture, get stuck in with your hands and gather the hair in a loose ponytail just below the occipital (the bone at the back of your head).
3. Twist the ponytail and mold into a soft ballet bun. Use your fingers to open the hair and create ‘flyaways’ for a soft texture.
4. Rub and distress the front of the hair for a youthful, natural feel.
5. Spray lightly with Bumble and bumble ‘Classic Spray’ (£16.50)

More soon lovely-haired friends xxx

NEW Summer Colour Palettes

If you'd been holding back before, now really IS the perfect time to alter your hair colour. We all notice our complexions changing from season to season, and adjusting our hair colour should be as essential a part of this seasonal change as updating our wardrobes and make-up. In need of inspiration? Look no further than our brand new Summer Colour Palettes...

This summer, Sulis London introduces four colour palettes to compliment the very latest in catwalk trends. Handpicked by Melanie Lewin, Technical Director for Sulis London, the new shades inject a breath of fresh air into your look, helping you to make that all-important transition from winter to summer.


“Whether you want an all-out transformation, or just a bit of a change, colour is a great way to update your look without necessarily altering the length or style. I wanted to create palettes that combined a variety of cool and warm tones, meaning that whatever your complexion, there will be something to suit your individual skintone.”

Melanie Lewin, Technical Director, Sulis

Victorian Rose Gold








Lady Ga-Ga meets Victoriana in this eclectic fusion of rose-gold, peach and bright blonde tones. This is a subtle, pretty look that can be introduced in pastel slices, or an all-over golden rose tint for a more dramatic result.




Warm Maple

This luminous luxe look is all about glossy, super soft and voluminous hair. Rich sandalwood, maple and butterscotch tones help to create depth and shine, with subtle highlights and lowlights providing a natural, well conditioned and radiant finish.

Burnished Copper







This colour palette brings together a unique combination of soft copper and burnt auburn tones, producing a look that is both vibrant and captivating. Whether mixed with cool mocha tones, or applied as a solid colour, this is a strong statement that looks set to be a key colour trend this season.









Copper doesnt always have to be reserved for pale complexions. Russet auburn tones can look incredible with a sunkissed glow.






Bitter Chocolate

This Bitter Chocolate shade creates mirror-like shine and a multi-dimensional result. Complimented by sharp angles and clean lines, this ‘almost black’ look is all about cool neutrals and healthy, eye-catching hair.

Summer is a great time to experiment with a darker colour because your skintone will be more sunkissed than normal. The key is adding a variety of shades to ensure that the overall effect is shimmering and exotic.

For celebrity inspiration look no futher than the delicious Leigh Lezark, Megan Fox and Lily Allen.

Still can't decide on the colour palette for you? Call Sulis now on 020 72224 4007 to arrange your free consultation.xx

See you soon!