Welcome to my journal, a place to share old favourites and new discoveries

One of the most interesting elements of my work is being able to chat with many different women from all walks of life, each with their stories to tell.
As any Stylist/Therapist worth their salt knows, some tales from the chair and treatment room are strictly confidential but the snippets of our conversations that can be shared will be found within these pages.
Tips and recommendations on all of the best products and places worth knowing, brands to bookmark, gifting ideas and anything else that I think you might find interesting.
As well as hair, skin and wellness, I have a keen interest in UK travel and escaping London for the calm of the countryside and coast, so expect plenty of content surrounding these topics, as well as a good dose of support for the local and smaller indie businesses out there doing great things!
Make yourself a cuppa and settle down for a read . . .

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A new digital home

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Tales From The Chair - July

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 6/30/23 Helen Ray 6/30/23

Tales From The Chair - June

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 5/30/23 Helen Ray 5/30/23

Tales From The Chair - May

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 4/23/23 Helen Ray 4/23/23

Tales From The Chair - April

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 3/30/23 Helen Ray 3/30/23

Tales From The Chair-March

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 2/26/23 Helen Ray 2/26/23

Tales From The Chair - February

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 1/24/23 Helen Ray 1/24/23

TALES FROM THE CHAIR - NEW YEAR

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 11/23/22 Helen Ray 11/23/22

Tales From The Chair - November

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 10/27/22 Helen Ray 10/27/22

Edinburgh Faves

Some recent highlights from a trip over the border . . .

Helen Ray 10/27/22 Helen Ray 10/27/22

Tales From The Chair - October

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 9/29/22 Helen Ray 9/29/22

Tales From The Chair - September

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discussing and discovering straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 8/29/22 Helen Ray 8/29/22

Tales From The Chair - August

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A Summer Stay In Margate

I have a bit of an affinity for the Kent Coast.

During August we spent 5 nights in the seaside town of Margate and it felt like a proper Summer holiday!

Slow morning sea swims, beach strolls, THE most amazing sunsets and lots of really great food!

Helen Ray 7/31/22 Helen Ray 7/31/22

Tales From The Chair - July

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discovering and sharing with clients, straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 6/24/22 Helen Ray 6/24/22

Tales From The Chair - June

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discovering and sharing with clients, straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 5/31/22 Helen Ray 5/31/22

Tales From The Chair - May

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discovering and sharing with clients, straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 4/27/22 Helen Ray 4/27/22

Tales From The Chair - April

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discovering and sharing with clients, straight from the salon chair . . .

Helen Ray 4/15/22 Helen Ray 4/15/22

Coastal Calm

I’ve wanted to offer facials by the sea for the longest time.

What could be better than a relaxing treatment combined with a stroll along the sand and lungs full of fresh ocean air?

Helen Ray 3/22/22 Helen Ray 3/22/22

Tales From The Chair - March

Your monthly round up of everything I’ve been discovering and sharing with clients, straight from the salon chair . . .

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Thank you.