Hair: Tommy van der Veken Makeup: Esther van der Veken-Prins Photography: Jim Crone

Tommy van der Veken, salon

owner, Tommys: “A lot of girls in Chester are really channelling Twiggy at the moment. We’ve been doing loads of short, pixie/elfi n cuts both in a range of blondes and darker colours. The boys are still big on their surfer styles; they want that longer, messy, chopped-into cut which is a bit beachy. I think men in general are going for a slightly more casual look these days, you can see it even in the way they keep their facial hair that bit longer – apparently the ladies like that though! Fashion-wise military jackets are massive here at the moment and you’ll see both men and women wearing them around town and on nights out. Cruise is a great club to check out if you’re in Chester – they do fantastic cocktails – but things such as the Roman ruins and the River Dee are really big tourist attractions and defi nitely worth visiting.”

chesterzoo.org Twiggy by Barry Lategan

ROCKIN’... Chester

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So what’s rockin’ your manor? This month RADAR’s been grilling the local hairy enthusiasts of Chester to find out what’s happening on heads, on bodies and on the streets. By Kara Dolman

Hair: Tommy van der Veken Makeup: Esther van der Veken-Prins Photography: Jim Crone

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Steve Jones, salon owner, Steve Jones: “Blondes are defi nitely the big look at the moment, which is great news for hairdressers because that means maintenance! The girls want a range of different shades; everything from super-bleached to barely sun-kissed. I would say every girl in Chester right now wants to look like Cheryl Cole, as they keep asking for her new tousled, wavy bob. I’ve noticed that our male clients are also much more interested in colour but want something natural, almost matt, to complement their cuts. The guys here are just as interested in their style as the girls and are really working those preppy blazers and sports jackets with t-shirts and jeans. One thing I absolutely love here is to visit the zoo. It’s a huge attraction and a brilliant thing to check out. I’m a cyclist and you can even drive your bike right through the middle of it!”