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.
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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.
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Award winning hair and beauty salon, Gielly Green has launched a select and luxurious mobile experience for the well-heeled.
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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.
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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”.
Read MoreMelissa 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.
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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.
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When it comes to creative fulfilment as a hairdresser, it’s all about creating work that excites you. So how do you get to the point where your creative heart is full?
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Pantene has partnered with Black Minds Matter and Project Embrace to help end discrimination against Afro hair in the UK.
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It can be incredibly hard to convince clients that a picture is filtered and unachievable in real life, I still struggle to explain to clients that black box-dye will not in fact turn platinum in one sitting despite what we see on the Kardashian’s hair – or wigs.
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While there is no scientific evidence of a direct link, an increasing number of people who are recovering from COVID-19 are reporting hair loss as a side effect of the illness.
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Josh Wood Colour has shared a statement on their instagram over the matter, highlighting that they have absolute respect for government regulations and have worked incredibly hard throughout the last 10 months to ensure that they are compliant and go beyond and above to ensure the safety of their employees and clients.
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Whether you’re an assistant, a stylist or a manager, it’s easy to pick up bad habits over the years. But identifying them and breaking them is easier than you think, according to Akin Konizi, international creative director for HOB Academy. But, as 2020 gives us all a bit of time to think and reset, it’s the perfect opportunity to break bad habits – and start new ones!
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Keeping your kit clean has always been important, but since salons have reopened, cleanliness and hygiene are even more of a priority for professionals than ever.
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Nutrition is a really important part of caring for your hair, and making sure that you get enough of the right nutrients can be a key factor, but is there anything you should avoid?
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The new normal is constantly changing as the world accepts the effects of coronavirus - the ripping effects in the beauty industry have been stronger than in other sections, but one disconcerting factor professionals were not prepared for is the rise of allergic reactions in clients.
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With colour services in high demand from clients who have inches of roots, or have attempted a box dye during lockdown, colourist’s skills are going to be tested once clients return to the salon.
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For curly girls, moisture is the key to success, but did you know that some hair care practices can make curly hair dry, frizzy and unmanageable? Curl expert, Ouidad, addresses the most common moisture zappers and how best to treat thirsty curls.
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With over 4 month of clients out of salons, seasonal trends have been put on hold. After boy dyes, home haircuts and inches long roots - trends are changing with salons set to reopen.
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Some clients may have experimented with home dyes. A patch test will be required to ensure that the client can still tolerate their in-salon colour.
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