Kudos of Pontyclun is a hotbed
of creative talent. They certainly
have their fingers on the pulse
of what’s hot for 2009. Vale Life
speaks to Kudos on the current
trends and how to wear them.
CREATIVE KUDOS
What’s new for Kudos for 2009? How do we achieve extreme hair I hear that Kudos are involved in
There will be some new products and lengths? competitions, please tell us more
ideas launched at Kudos for the coming For extreme lengths after the short bob, We hope to have an active year in
year and a lot of ideas will be inspired look towards Great Lengths. Great competition work. We have just sent a
from Nigel’s visit to Las Vegas when Lengths are the ultimate in glamour. Not photo image for one particular styling
he attended a Redken National only is the hair 100% human hair remis, competition and will shortly enter a
Symposium. Ten thousand hairdressers but each extension can be ethically Redken competition. Popular stylist
gathered together to share ideas and traced and is of the highest quality. Craig is also currently in the semi finals
new concepts. Clients can also expect of Head and Shoulders’ Nation’s
to see a new environmentally friendly The hair ranges in length, colour and Favourite Hairdresser Award. Some of
product that delivers fantastic results texture, meaning you can choose to our young creative members will be
and gives a money back guarantee if have lots of air pressure hair entering the Cymru ISA competition
you’re not satisfied. Also, new spaces throughout the whole of your head, in May.
will be created for these exciting up to 60cm systems for extreme
new ideas. lengths, following celebrities Katie Why did you choose Alice as your
Price or Cheryl Cole. You can opt to model for the Vale Life cover girl?
What trends can we expect in 2009 flash the colours, with bold contrast, Alice’s mum has been a good client of
for women? using either our hot and cold fusion Kudos for several years, so it was fitting
Extreme is the new ‘in’ word. Extreme machine or our air pressure machine. that her daughter was used for the front
length, extremely short, extremely cover look. The long hair is definitely a
curly, extremely sexual – dishevelled Great Lengths have an added bonus as strong theme for 2009, complimented
tresses creating a messy, chic look, you can choose between two different by contrasting tones, bringing life and
created by twisting and naturally drying application techniques depending on movement to the hair.
hair. Wet hair is sleeked for a clean your hair needs. Either way Great
finish or for up-do’s look at off set Lengths can really work for you. Tell us about your featured product
chignons, high flicked fringes, and range
dishevelled pinned up hair, roughed What are the hot colours for 2009? Elemis is our exclusive spa product
up buns. Clean looking ponytails will We will see brunette bases with golden range, offering body treatments for
be a good look for the summer. highlights, creating a darker root area. rejuvenation and a wide selection of
Ebony colour will be strong again, as anti-ageing services and products.
And for him? will be the use of red. Summer always These have become a firm favourite
Short, sharp clean edges with more sees a move towards lighter hair colour, with our clients. We are currently
length on top, which is straightened using several shades to create multi offering a 10% discount on all our
and worn tall. Hair is quiffed by turning tones. Elemis homecare products and
the mini irons towards the tip of the discounted packages on all of our
fringe. We could also see the return of We are seeing low maintenance services. Please quote Vale Life to
the flat top shape and forms of wedges. colour techniques becoming popular receive these discounts.
to allow for flexible timescales in
between salon visits. Also you’ll be What are your hopes for 2009?
able to see the launch of our new ■ Steady business
Redken Blonde Glam Highlift Colour ■ Growth of our specialist services
Service. ■ Success with our new product range
■ Enjoy work as much as ever
What’s the vibe in Pontyclun? ■ Meet new people within the industry
The regeneration of Pontyclun and re-acquaint with old friends.
continues with the opening of new
businesses and the improvement of Kudos
existing ones. It is a thoroughfare 2 Midland Chambers
through to the Vale of Glamorgan Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun CF72 9BT
and beyond, so we are seeing a lot 01443 229913
more people stopping and using the www.kudoshair.co.uk
local facilities.
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