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Twenty-one years and four months ago, an expectant mother was about to give birth to a much-wanted daughter. After being induced by the midwifery team at Epsom General Hospital, and having endured 22 hours of labour, thoughts of a blonde curly-haired baby girl to cradle post marathon spurred Denise on. Generations of Basing’s had been born with a mane of golden locks, and thus it was only natural that this child would inherit such an inherent family feature. As Denise came round after her caesarean, into her arms a babe with a thick black mop of hair was lain; the blonde Basing barnet had skipped a generation, I was quite clearly, a Lawson. 

Twenty-one years and four months later, my Lawson characteristics remain; dark-haired and olive-skinned, I am my father’s daughter. Hair dye not an ethical option for an infant, such choices became my own as I matured into a young woman. My black eyebrows and dark features prevent a blonde changeover, and thus, I leave the art of colour conversion to my ingenious Wahl Colour Change Heat Mat. Acquiring the curls that Denise so coveted in July 1990 can be achieved with rollers and tongs. When tongs are heated and ready to roll, the nifty mat changes colour. A fabulous safety device, it assures that I will not be following in my mother's footsteps whose heated rollers set fire to the family home in the 1970s. To pass off man-made curly locks as a born identity, I enlist the help of Osmo Curl Fluid. A volumising curl enhancer for incredible shine and movement, Osmo Curl Fluid defines and revitalises both permed and naturally curly hair whilst also eliminating frizz. Distributing the product through towel dried hair creates a voluminous ‘do; whereas a defined finish can be achieved by allowing hair to dry naturally.

With Osmo, I can have the best of both worlds. Whether spending the day or night as Basing, or as a Lawson, their range of haircare products ensure that I am always doing the family name proud. 

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