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February 2010

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HOB expands franchise business with new salon opening view
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Added: 2010-02-08

Calls for regulation in extension industry
Salons and manufacturers have welcomed the need for regulation in the hair extension industry after a report has warned people about the possible dangers of low quality hair extensions...
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Added: 2010-02-04

INOA to appear on TV as part of major ad campaign
L’Oréal Professionnel is launching a high profile TV and consumer ad campaign based around a new breakthrough in colour called INOA. The launch of this major campaign is something rarely seen in the world of professional brands...
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Added: 2010-02-02

Blogging set to impact industry
The rise of DIY and personal blogs is set to transform the hair world as more and more consumers search the latest hair trends and looks online. Social networking is also a key factor, as many U...
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Added: 2010-01-28

HOB expands franchise business with new salon opening
HOB Salons is set to open its nineteenth salon in Amersham, in March 2010 - expanding an already successful franchise business. Representing the ninth franchise within the group and the first time a HOB franchisee has opened multiple locations, the Amersham branch will be owned and run by May Bukauskiene, who has 17 years hairdressing experience and a proven ability in running a thriving business with the success of her first HOB franchise salon in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire...
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Added: 2010-01-27

Members Night
The Fellowship for British Hairdressing held their first Members Night of 2010 at the Wella World Studio last week. Compered by Fellowship President, Steven Goldsworthy and Kai Wan, the show began with presentations from Talking Heads salon, Zullo and Holland salon...
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Added: 2010-02-02

Imagine - my weekend with Matrix
This weekend, I was fortunate enough to spend some time in the company of 200 or so industry professionals watching hair shows and presentations and enjoying several bottles of wine at the Matrix 2010 'Imagine' Conference and Awards...

blog

Added: 2010-01-06

Hair'em Scare'em
Recently I went to meet a guy who works in the design world. He had a penchant for typography and talked enthusiastically about graphics. I talked non-stop about hair...

news

Added: 2009-09-08

Hairdressers trained to deal with suicidal clients
A new training progamme, dealing with suicide prevention, is set to be rolled out in Northern Ireland to capitalise on the unique relationship between client and hairdresser...

news

Added: 2009-09-04

New diploma proves popular
The new diploma in hair and beauty is being embraced by students and industry professionals for its hands-on approach to learning. The course which is worth up to three-and-a-half A-levels is among five new diplomas available in schools and colleges which combines academic and practical work-based learning...

news

Added: 2009-08-18

Francesco Group at Style in the City
Francesco Group, in association with Wella Professionals, has been named official hairdressers for The Sunday Times Style in the City, a huge hair and beauty event taking place across Birmingham next month...

news

Added: 2009-07-01

Get your salon on TV!
Want to get on TV and turn your business around? The third series of BBC2’s Mary Queen of Shops will see business guru Mary Portas turn her attention to the world of hairdressing...

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Added: 2010-01-11

Off with their heads - Errol Douglas' 2009 collection
Here Errol Douglas celebrates his British heritage with a beguiling representation of our queens and their courtiers. The result is a distinctly on-trend collection that will definitely set heads rolling…Hair: Errol Douglas 
Colour: Paula Kelly  Makeup: Kylie O’Toole  Clothes styling: Leticia Dare  Photography: Andrew O’Toole

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Added: 2009-12-10

Fellowship 25th Anniversary Luncheon and Awards
Pictures from the Fellowship's 25th Anniversary Luncheon and Awards held at London's Dorchester Hotel on Monday December 7th 2009.

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Added: 2009-11-17

Wella Trend Vision 2009
The winners of the hotly contested Wella Professionals’ International Trend Vision Awards were announced on Sunday in Berlin, with Intercoiffure Thomas of Germany winning Gold for Young Talent and Zoo Hair Salon of Ireland winning Gold for Color...

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Added: 2009-10-02

London Fashion Week 1
Caroline Charles showed on the opening day of LFW at the BFC Tents, Somerset House to a packed house complete with Boris Johnson, Mayor of London in the front row...

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Added: 2009-09-11

charlescarter's Gallery
User gallery published by Charles Carter

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Added: 2009-08-24

The Fellowship's fifth annual colour night
Images from The Fellowship for British Hairdressing fifth annual Colour Night, held at the Toni & Guy Academy. Hosted by Carolyn Newman with Fellowship President, Steven Goldsworthy, the Colour Night was all about giving young, aspiring technicians the opportunity to receive a master class from the industry's finest colourists...

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Added: 2009-08-13

Akin Konizi, Signature 2008/09 Collection
With the British Hairdressing Awards just a few months away, we give you a reminder of the work of British Hairdresser of the Year, Akin Konizi. These images are from his Signature Collection - 2008/9...

videos

Added: 2009-07-06

The Sapphires 2009
Held at London's Dorchester Hotel, the awards celebrated the success of the salon franchising sector and applauded the hard work and dedication of those in the industry...

events

Added: 2009-09-11

Electric Summer Sessions
Mark Wooley, owner and creative director of the electric salon group, recently held a celebration and presentation day in Brighton called Summer Sessions With team members from both the Brighton and Reading salons the day included a presentation from the electric Art Team, an official talk on the neq Shu Uemura hair care range launching into salons and their 9th annual 'Jump in the Sea' charity event...

events

Added: 2009-07-17

Fellowship Members' Night
On Monday a selection of fresh, young industry talent descended upon Wella’s World Studio in London’s West End for the Fellowship for British Hairdressing Members' Night...

ask the experts

Added: 2009-07-28

Motivating Mentality
Salon staff specialist, David Osborne (see image) has some unique tips for how to get the best out of your salon staff. Salon Business talks to him to find out his views on motivating people...

health and safety

Added: 2009-05-28

Waving Goodbye to HSE Warnings
Some salon owners are rejecting government warnings urging hairdressers to wear gloves. Despite the Health and Safety Executive’s “Bad Hand Day” campaign, which encourages hairdressers to wear non-latex gloves at work, some salon owners have reservations about using the gloves...

case studies

Added: 2009-09-24

Backstage with the session stylists at the House of Holland show
As I walk into the historic Guildhall, nestled between London Wall and the imposing structure of St Paul's Cathedral, I think what a fabulous location this is to display Henry Holland’s latest collection for House of Holland...

case studies

Added: 2009-09-10

Cut Your Insurance Costs - Home Insurance for Hairdressers
In the current financial climate it has never been more important to ensure that you are covered by the correct insurance policy. A staggering 25% of homeowners could pay less than their renewal quote simply by shopping around, homeowners that simply renew their policies could be overpaying by £180 a year on average...

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Added: 2009-05-07

The Alternative Way - Tony Rizzo
“It is always a challenge, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I love each area of my work and it is the passion, creativity and the challenge that keeps me going...

Indola Inspiration

Added: 2009-07-21

Leonardo Rizzo Interview - Part 2
Helping to promote the Indola global brand, Leonardo Rizzo has been leading roadshows and guiding photoshoots all over the world. He divides his time between work as manager of the Guildford Sanrizz salon, his creative ventures as a member of the Sanrizz Art Team, his charity commitments with the Alternative Hair Show and a whole host of other creative and business work...

catwalk

Added: 2009-11-10

Catwalk - the latest trends in hairdressing from London Fashion Week
Read online now - click here Fashion and hair.. both amazing individually - wondrously creative combined. At London Fashion Week spring/summer '10, glorious hair at Romeo Pires, Richard Nicoll and Danielle Scutt (not forgetting the irreverent exploits of the inimitable Charlie Le Mindu) were just a few of the memorable experiences we took away with us...