Now that 2012 is here we are very proud to be able to annouce our fantastic New Rewards Scheme. The new 'Client Gold' rewards points system has just been launched and is an excellent reward system for all clients. Points can be earned in various ways and 1,000 points equals £10.00 1) For all clients: Have a colour service with us and when you have your next colour service within 8 weeks you will earn 500 points. 2) For each new client: The client will recieve 250 points on their second visit to the salon provided it is within 8 weeks of the first visit. Both of these fantastic ways to earn points will run continuously throughout 2012 We shall also release new ways to earn points throughout the year. For instance, until the end of March, you can receive 50 points if you book your appointments online and any hair care purchases will earn the equivalent of 5% of your retail spend in reward points. Points are redeemable in amounts over 1000 against our wide range of hair products and Redken Chemistry hair treatments (booked in advance). Alternatively, if you fancy a treat for a night out or a special occasion, you can redeem your points to have either a beautiful blow dry or hair up performed by a member of the junior stylist team. Any points not redeemed will remain on your account but will expire12 months from date of issue. Look out for lots of different ways to earn Client Gold points this year. "Friend" us on Facebook to be the first to see the announcements regarding new ways to earn points. We look forward to welcoming you into our newly decorated salon soon. The Cutting Garden Team.

Traditionally we all like to dress-up on the last saturday before we break up for Christmas. This year the theme was the popular children's book "Where's Wally". A great day of fun was had by all in the salon. These days really bring everyone together as the fun team we are here at The Cutting Garden and we hope our clients enjoy the special atmosphere that it creates. Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year!

If there was ever a reason to toast to something with a strawberry milkshake, this would be it! Tigi’s Bed Head range is back with a new collection of products named Candy Fixations. In the early 90s the Bed Head Wax Stick broke the hair product mold helping to add extreme texture and separation. This new range is inspired by youth sub cultures such as the post-punk Camden kids who spiked up their mohicans with raw egg and sugar (and this is where the candy part comes in!). Bed Head has interpreted these techniques in a modern way. The noughties ironed flat look is out, statement hair is back! Thanks to Bed Head you can achieve extreme style yet no longer have to overdose you hair with products. As demonstrated by Maria Kovaks a pumped up 50s style do can be achieved without the excessive back brushing and hair spraying, leaving the hair as soft as candy floss. Starting with Totally Baked, blow dry some volume into the hair, followed by rollers and a little spray then comb out and add a little Sugar Dust for extra hold and texture.

On the 6th October this year we all dressed in pink to raise awareness of Breastcancer as October is always Breastcancer awareness month. Our aim was to raise as much money as possble for this charity and have fun whilst doing it....We raised a total of £110.36 in donations and raffle tickets. Thank you to everyone who took part and an extra special thankyou to those who generously donated to the cause this month.

The Cutting Garden now stocks Redken New Intra Force for all hair types of thinning hair. With Intra Force, you no longer have to compromise between combating thinning hair and improving the condition of your hair. The unique three tiered program works synergistically to improve the health of your hair, leaving it denser, fuller, and thicker, from root to tip.

We are pleased to announce that we have taken on the Dream Girl range of 100% human hair extensions. They are currently available in two lenghts, 16" and 18" at a cost of £45 and £55 respectively. We carry 9 colour shades of each length but can offer a bespoke sevice whereby we can colour match the extensions to your hair colour. Our hair extension specialists are ready to chat with you to advise how hair extensions can really add another dimesion to your look this season...Ideal for any upcoming Christmas Parties or Weddings.

The good Salon Guide, the only independent guide to quality standards in hairdressing in the UK and Ireland, is delighted to announce that The Cutting Garden, Plymouth, Devon was recently awareded a 5 Star rating by the Good Salon Guide. The Cutting Garden is the first salon in plymouth to achieve this maximum star rating. The Good Salon Guide is hairdressing's answer to the well know hotel and pub guides. Recognised salons are visited and objectively assessed by professional inspectors, giving the customer confidence in their choice. Salons are regularly reassessed to ensure standards are maintained. Dawson Penn, Chairman of the Good Salon Guide, said: "I am delighted that The Cutting Garden has succeeded in reaching the standards required to become a member of the Good Salon Guide. The Good Salon Guide highlights the professional status of hairdressers and will ensure that clients can have confidence in their choice of hairdresser."