Touch-Up Your Balayage Skills with Live True's Professional Education Courses
As a salon group, Live True are specialists in all thing colour, and are well-known for their signature balayage technique. Thanks to their commitment to making high quality hair education accessible to all, as well as the empowerment of emerging stylists, now you can be too!
Meeting a Bride’s Expectations as a Hairstylist
Al Campbell, Sam Villa Ambassador and owner of D Alexander Studios has shared with us how you can meet a bride’s expectations while alleviating stress for the bride and building trust by following 5 easy steps.
Transitioning Your Hair from Winter to Spring
Come spring, we all love transitioning our wardrobe for lighter, brighter wear but what about evolving our beauty regime to fit the season? Often, we find ourselves stuck in the same routine with the same products all-year round no matter how hot, humid or freezing the temperature gets.
The Ultimate Guide to Hair Extensions
With so many brands and options to choose from, we’ve sat down with industry experts to deep dive the topic and share our favourite places in London for hair extensions.
How Clients' Attitude Toward Colour Has Changed
As we move into the middle of winter, there is a noticeable shift in colour trends. It’s important to communicate this with your guests.
Top Hairstyles for the 2021 Festive Season
Mark McCarthy, owner of MARKDAVID salon, shares his comments on what he expects to be the glam looks for this year’s Christmas parties.
Gina Conway Launches Accessible Franchising Concept
The UK’s leading environmentally conscious salon group Gina Conway Salons and Spas, launches its highly anticipated bespoke franchise opportunity to open more high-end hairdressing salons supporting the industry’s top artisans.
What's The Difference Between Hydrating and Moisturising Hair?
How can you balance hair moisture and where does protein come into it?
Becoming a Hairdresser - Your Questions Answered
Choosing a salon, finding advanced education, assessing their skill level against the ever-growing list of client demands...facing these decisions can be daunting, to say the least!
How Many Shears Does a Stylist Need?
Sam Villa, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken sits down with us to explain the essential sheets every stylist needs.
Cutting and Styling Afro Hair Now Compulsory for UK Hairdressing Qualifications
As of an update of 30th June, cutting and styling afro and textured hair is now standard for hairdressing students in the UK.
Tackling the Inherent Racism in the Hair Industry
The disparity between communities and the ability for the hair industry to accommodate their needs is staggering. A study by Habia found there are more than 35,000 hair salons in the UK, but only 302 cater to afro hair.
Amazon Opens Beauty Salon in London
Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Salon, a new salon where customers can experience the best in hair care and styling. Set over two floors and more than 1,500 sq. ft. on Brushfield Street in London’s Spitalfields.
Getting to the Root of Stress Related Hair Loss
This past year has undoubtedly been one of the most turbulent and stressful times of most of our lives. As a result, a lot of us have noticed hair loss over the past year, but is there really a link between hair loss and stress? And if so, what can you do about it? Hair loss expert & hair restoration surgeon, Dr Bessam Farjo, answers all the key questions.
Pamper Yourself in a Salon on Wheels as Gielly Green Launches Mobile Service
Award winning hair and beauty salon, Gielly Green has launched a select and luxurious mobile experience for the well-heeled.
Top Hair Tools You Need for Your Salon as Reviewed by Celebrity Hairstylists
The beauty market is full of extraordinary beauty tools but what do celebrity hairstylist and session stylists say are the tools at the top of the range? We’ve gathered up the opinions of experts on the best hair tools that you can introduce into your salon to begin making hair looks effortlessly.
What's the Hype About Korean Perms?
The Korean Perm brings about soft, natural-looking feminine effects compared to traditional perm techniques which result in curls that may look stiff, hard or less “natural”.
Melissa Timperley to Launch Gender Neutral Pricing as the Salon in Manchester
Melissa Timperley in Manchester, owned by award-winning stylist Melissa Timperley, is the first hairdressers in Manchester to introduce gender neutral pricing for services, in a bid to address diversity within salons in the city.
Detangling the Myths About Curly Hair
The first thing you should do at the beginning of your journey to returning life to your curls is to abandon your hairbrush, hair dryer, and the products containing silicons, sulfates, drying alcohols.