July beauty news: editor's picks

IRO Hair salon, 
by Reiichi Ikeda, Osaka



As far as hair salons go, the Japanese specimens are pretty hard to beat. IRO is one such example, located in the Nishi-ku district of Osaka. Designed by architect Reiichi Ikeda and graphic designer Yuma Arada, the space - which expertly mixes wood, brick and concrete in its interior - is divided according to function; wooden box-like screens and panels separate and hide cutting areas from view. Completed by a striking moiré effect front window and mismatched minimal furniture, IRO is a minimalist dream, with organic haircare from John Masters Organics and homegrown brand Yuliluka to boot.

2-7-17-105, Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-city, Osaka; iro-hair.com

Photography by Yoshiro Masuda



Writers: Pei-Ru Keh and Rosa Bertoli

IRO Hair salon, 
by Reiichi Ikeda, Osaka



As far as hair salons go, the Japanese specimens are pretty hard to beat. IRO is one such example, located in the Nishi-ku district of Osaka. Designed by architect Reiichi Ikeda and graphic designer Yuma Arada, the space - which expertly mixes wood, brick and concrete in its interior - is divided according to function; wooden box-like screens and panels separate and hide cutting areas from view. Completed by a striking moiré effect front window and mismatched minimal furniture, IRO is a minimalist dream, with organic haircare from John Masters Organics and homegrown brand Yuliluka to boot.

2-7-17-105, Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-city, Osaka; iro-hair.com

Photography by Yoshiro Masuda



Writers: Pei-Ru Keh and Rosa Bertoli

Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defence Spray



The latest marvel to join trichologist Philip Kingsley's ever-expanding line of haircare is a daily defense spray that protects all hair and scalps types from dangers such as UV rays and excessive heat styling. Sprayed on wet hair, it not only protects, but also actively repairs damaged hair fibers to improve their strength, thanks to almond seedcake extract and hydrolised elastyn in the lightweight formula.



£22.00 for 250ml; www.philipkingsley.co.uk

Outscent by Jao



Insect spray is a mundane, but necessary part of going on holiday. However, all-natural brand Jao has made things a lot more interesting with Outscent, which it is touting is 'a scent to wear outdoors'. A blend of grapefruit, fir needle and a selection of woody essential oils, the spray effectively wards off pesky bugs while smelling sweet.



$50.00, available from The Future Perfect; www.thefutureperfect.com

Nose boutique, Paris



As someone who grew up surrounded by the fashion and fragrance (his great-grandmother is couturier Nina Ricci, and he is grandson of perfumer Robert Ricci), Romano Ricci's olfactory inclinations are instinctive. Despite running his own subversive fragrance label Juliette Has a Gun, Ricci has found the time to open a concept in the heart of Paris. Aptly called Nose, the shop carries 45 niche beauty brands including Cire Trudon, REN and Francis Kurdjian, and is armed with perfume specialists to assist in every choice. Together with his partners Nicolas Cloutier and Mark Buxton (who similarly boast luxury fashion and fragrance backgrounds) Ricci has also developed a sophisticated app to help each customer identifying their kindred scent based on a specifically tailored 'olfactive diagnosis'.



20 rue Bachaumont, 75002, Paris, France; www.nose.fr

Nose boutique, Paris



As someone who grew up surrounded by the fashion and fragrance (his great-grandmother is couturier Nina Ricci, and he is grandson of perfumer Robert Ricci), Romano Ricci's olfactory inclinations are instinctive. Despite running his own subversive fragrance label Juliette Has a Gun, Ricci has found the time to open a concept in the heart of Paris. Aptly called Nose, the shop carries 45 niche beauty brands including Cire Trudon, REN and Francis Kurdjian, and is armed with perfume specialists to assist in every choice. Together with his partners Nicolas Cloutier and Mark Buxton (who similarly boast luxury fashion and fragrance backgrounds) Ricci has also developed a sophisticated app to help each customer identifying their kindred scent based on a specifically tailored 'olfactive diagnosis'.



20 rue Bachaumont, 75002, Paris, France; www.nose.fr

Nose boutique, Paris



As someone who grew up surrounded by the fashion and fragrance (his great-grandmother is couturier Nina Ricci, and he is grandson of perfumer Robert Ricci), Romano Ricci's olfactory inclinations are instinctive. Despite running his own subversive fragrance label Juliette Has a Gun, Ricci has found the time to open a concept in the heart of Paris. Aptly called Nose, the shop carries 45 niche beauty brands including Cire Trudon, REN and Francis Kurdjian, and is armed with perfume specialists to assist in every choice. Together with his partners Nicolas Cloutier and Mark Buxton (who similarly boast luxury fashion and fragrance backgrounds) Ricci has also developed a sophisticated app to help each customer identifying their kindred scent based on a specifically tailored 'olfactive diagnosis'.



20 rue Bachaumont, 75002, Paris, France; www.nose.fr

Nose boutique, Paris



As someone who grew up surrounded by the fashion and fragrance (his great-grandmother is couturier Nina Ricci, and he is grandson of perfumer Robert Ricci), Romano Ricci's olfactory inclinations are instinctive. Despite running his own subversive fragrance label Juliette Has a Gun, Ricci has found the time to open a concept in the heart of Paris. Aptly called Nose, the shop carries 45 niche beauty brands including Cire Trudon, REN and Francis Kurdjian, and is armed with perfume specialists to assist in every choice. Together with his partners Nicolas Cloutier and Mark Buxton (who similarly boast luxury fashion and fragrance backgrounds) Ricci has also developed a sophisticated app to help each customer identifying their kindred scent based on a specifically tailored 'olfactive diagnosis'.



20 rue Bachaumont, 75002, Paris, France; www.nose.fr

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Jo Malone Limited garden in Battersea Park, London

Jo Malone Limited has always turned to English gardens as inspiration so the brand's partnership with Thrive - a UK-based charitable organization encouraging gardening as therapy to the disabled - to resuscitate The Old English Garden at Battersea Park is particularly meaningful. Through the efforts of young Londoners training as professional gardeners in the space, and Jo Malone Limited's team volunteering throughout the summer, the garden has been restored to its former glory. Designed around a fountain surrounded by flower arcades, the garden boasts over 3000 blooms and herbs, which have been selected from the brand's signature ingredients, including lavender, jasmine, roses and violets.



Old English Garden, Battersea Park, London; www.jomalone.com

Jo Malone Limited garden in Battersea Park, London

Jo Malone Limited has always turned to English gardens as inspiration so the brand's partnership with Thrive - a UK-based charitable organization encouraging gardening as therapy to the disabled - to resuscitate The Old English Garden at Battersea Park is particularly meaningful. Through the efforts of young Londoners training as professional gardeners in the space, and Jo Malone Limited's team volunteering throughout the summer, the garden has been restored to its former glory. Designed around a fountain surrounded by flower arcades, the garden boasts over 3000 blooms and herbs, which have been selected from the brand's signature ingredients, including lavender, jasmine, roses and violets.



Old English Garden, Battersea Park, London; www.jomalone.com

Paperself London Lashes



With all attention on London this month, we thought it only right to have a rifle through the piles of new Anglo-related paraphernalia that have emerged. Paperself's paper eyelashes caught our eye for the way they make a nod towards the Chinese tradition of delicate paper cutting while paying tribute to the British capital. Some of the city's most icon landmarks, from the Gherkin to the London Eye, have been transformed into miniature wearable works of art.



£12.50; www.paperselfstore.com

Korres Hair Care Collection

Ever ahead of the curve, Greek beauty brand Korres has redesigned its comprehensive haircare range by eliminating silicones from its formulae. The company has rounded up a selection of exotic ingredients to target all manner of follicular ailments in a completely natural way. Sunflower and mountain tea care for coloured hair, almond and linseed target dry and damaged fibres, while liquorice and urtica combat oily locks. Even styling aids, like hair gel, are based on an organic recipe that combines lime and grapefruit with marjoram and dittany for long-lasting results.

From £9.50, www.harveynichols.com

Korres Hair Care Collection