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It’s been a while…

Hello again, I thought it was time I popped back on here to say HI and show you a few of the weddings I’ve done over the past little while and not shown you. But firstly I’d like to introduce myself to you once more. I’m known as Laurel Stratford-Ellott. I leave the last part […]

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Certified Keratin bond & Tape-In Extension by Great Lengths

Hi All I wanted to let you know that I am offering a new service. Earlier in the year I became a Certified Keratin Bond Extension installer using Great Lengths. Why Great Lengths you ask and why Keratin bond? Great Length hair is ethnically source from the Temples in India. This means the hair has […]

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Styled Shoot September

Just when I was thinking that I’d like to do some photos I got an invitation in my Inbox to join a collaborative shoot. My brief was a modern urban feel and really what would go with a very cool gown. So this is what I did. Below are the other amazing vendors: Stylist and […]

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Rikka & Aaron Jan 10 2022

After the disappointment of having to postpone their wedding from November it was so nice to see these two married in early January. We got them ready in Paihia and off to Bayly’s farm for a gorgeous day with friends and family. Rikka had two attendants and two Mum’s for me to do. Beautiful long […]

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Vaccine Passports

Hi all, I just wanted to let you know about how Vaccine Passports work for me in New Zealand. As a Hairdresser/stylist (Close contact business) I have to be fully vaccinated to be able to work in Red & Orange in the Covid protection traffic light system. Can’t remember it’s proper name 🙄. Anyway as […]

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