Today: Friday 12th March 2010

Business rate deadline approaches

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Added: 2010-03-11

The Business Inspector launches on TV
A new TV show, which will highlight a salon’s journey to turn its business around, was the subject of a meeting today between Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Timms and business guru, Hilary Devey...

Added: 2010-03-10

Salon owners warned of VAT changes via podcast
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched its first ever ‘Super Podcast’, which will provide hairdressing and beauty businesses with information on changes to VAT, PAYE and corporation tax...

Added: 2010-03-09

Win tickets to the L'Oreal Colour Trophy
In partnership with Salon Business Online, L’Oréal Professionnel is giving you the exclusive opportunity to win tickets to the regional final of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2010...

Added: 2010-03-09

Salon Business launches new site
Salon Business has launched a brand new creative website which celebrates all that is imaginative, inspiring and on-trend about the hair and fashion industry...

Added: 2010-03-05

Business rate deadline approaches
Salon owners could claim back money if they have been overcharged on business rates. Most salon owners are thought to be unaware of the approaching deadline which allows businesses to contest the rates they have paid for the last five years...

Added: 2010-03-04

Big Sexy Hair launches dry shampoo
Big Sexy Hair has launched a new dry shampoo endorsed by Girls Aloud stylist, Lisa Laudat. The latest addition to the Big Sexy Hair line of products, Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo, transforms hair using an innovative mineral and clay base which absorbs impurities, excess oil and product build-up in the hair, giving it an instant pick-me-up between regular washings, while providing extra volume and texture...

Added: 2010-03-03

The Central Saint Martins MA show at LFW
The Central Saint Martins MA show took place last month at Somerset House in Central London. The show is one of the most eagerly anticipated in the London Fashion Week schedule...

Added: 2010-03-02

RUSH lead on two LFW shows
RUSH stepped up their involvement at London Fashion Week this season, as the lead team for two shows. The newly-formed RUSH session team features six stylists and assistants along with Tina Farey and Sam Burnett...

Added: 2010-02-26

Hot hair looks and expert advice - an evening with Mark Leeson
Mark Leeson showed off some inspired looks and rocking hair creations at the latest educational event at the Goldwell Academy in Mayfair earlier this week...

Added: 2010-02-25

Win tickets to BE FANTASTIC
Salon Business Online is giving away a pair of tickets to the brand-new, one-off, BE FANTASTIC event hosted by Alan Austin-Smith (The Fantastic Hairdresser Company) which will arm salon professionals with the new business, leadership and marketing techniques they need to get results in a new business world...

Added: 2010-02-24

London Fashion Week draws to a close
With London Fashion Week drawing to a close, we take a look at the highlights over the past few days: On Friday, Charlie Le Mindu kicked off proceedings on the On/Off stage with a gothic collection of hair creations...

Added: 2010-02-22

Charlie Le Mindu opens On/Off at LFW
Charlie Le Mindu opened On|Off last Friday with a haute-coiffure spectacular combining dramatic hair with gothic inspired-looks. Charlie, who has been styling hair since the age of 13, worked real human hair into the couture creations...

Added: 2010-02-19

Akin styles Pixie Lott
Akin Konizi recently teamed up with Brit-nominated chart-topper Pixie Lott to style her hair for the video of her brand new single ‘Gravity’, set to be released on 21 February...

Added: 2010-02-18

Fellowship Sympodium at the Cumberland Hotel
The Fellowship for British Hairdressing's Sympodium 18 was a fresh take on last year’s Sorcerer and Apprentice event. Held at the Cumberland Hotel on Monday, the show featured a free-flowing format which allowed guests to wander round each of the eight stages and observe the creative work on display...

Added: 2010-02-17

HOB raise money for HAIRaising
Award-winning hairdressing group HOB Salons has joined John Frieda and some of the industry’s biggest names to support HAIRraising, a new fundraising appeal to provide new operating theatres at Great Ormond Street Hospital...

Added: 2010-02-15

New regulations for salon's tax returns
According to new regulations, annual tax returns for small businesses are required to be completed online, which could mean extra work for some hairdressers...

Added: 2010-02-11

Pureology launches SuperSmooth
Pureology has launched a new line called SuperSmooth to transform and treat unmanageable, coloured hair. SuperSmooth is for hair in need of intense smoothing and discipline...

Added: 2010-02-10

Balmain launches makeover parties
Balmain Hair has launched a new concept in education – Hair Makeover Parties.  The parties, which will be hosted by salons, primarily focus on the looks created by their range of Balmain Elegance Hair ups and Balmain Clip-Tape Colour and Volume...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Added: 2010-01-25

Capital celebrate at conference
Training and company expansion were the key messages delivered at the Capital Hair & Beauty conference in Surrey, an event which marked the 55th anniversary of one of the UK's largest hair and beauty wholesalers...

Added: 2010-01-22

Hair stylist appears on GMTV
Hair stylist Beverly C appeared on GMTV earlier this week showcasing her talents as she performed a makeover on members of the public. The makeover report, aired on the 'Lorraine' section of the popular morning show, involved quick-fix transformations on the shoppers of Manchester Resident GMTV clothes stylist Mark Hayes, celebrity make-up artist Daniel Sandler and top hair stylist and friend Steven Glendenning completed the dream team, who were camped out at the Arndale Shopping Centre in Manchester for three days...

Added: 2010-01-20

New ventures could win cash injection
A hair training centre is calling on small ventures and groups in the hair and beauty industry to enter into a community action award to win £10,000...

Added: 2010-01-18

Leonardo Rizzo announced as Indola's global ambassador for another two years
Indola has signed Leonardo Rizzo as its global ambassador for further two year period.   Joe O’Brien, International Marketing Director of Indola’s parent company, Henkel, flew in from Germany to take part in the contract signing...

Added: 2010-01-15

Consumer spending habits may affect salons
Industry officials are urging hairdressers to push their retail products after new research suggests consumers may continue using the more affordable off-the-shelf hair and beauty products...

Added: 2010-01-12

Online shop set to launch
Salon Business is launching a new online shop in association with Capital Hair & Beauty. Keep checking Salon Business Online as, over the next few months, we will be bringing you exclusive online competitions and industry offers that you can only get by accessing the online shop through the Salon Business website...

Added: 2010-01-06

Find your perfect job!
Salon Business Online had relaunched its job board with a new, easy-to-use navigation and an improved search facility. The job board, www.salonbusiness...

Added: 2010-01-05

Agency expands franchise business
A leading hair and makeup artist agency is seeking to develop its franchise business. Beauty Call is seeking professionally trained hair and makeup artists to become franchise owners nationwide...

Added: 2010-01-04

Win an international trip to see Essential Looks in the making!
Schwarzkopf Professional are celebrating the launch of their Blonde Couture collection by offering one lucky hairdresser the chance to visit the new Essential Looks shoot, held at a suprise international location! The fabulous international trip will see you stay at a five star hotel, experience a luxury treatment and, best of all  - see what goes on behind-the-scenes at the Schwarkopf Professional Essential Looks shoot...

Added: 2009-12-29

The rise of the pop-up salon
A new breed of salon is making it's way into the hairy world. The pop-up salon fuses a form of mobile hairdressing with fashion, music and DIY culture...

Added: 2009-12-24

Happy Christmas from Salon Business
Wishing you a merry Christmas and a very happy 2010. Don't forget to read our digital version of Catwalk online now and keep checking Salon Business Online for all the latest news over the festive period.

Added: 2009-12-23

Toni&Guy launches Macmillan campaign
Toni&Guy is set to launch a new campaign to help cancer sufferers called Strength in Style. The new partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support that will see the chain become a major partner in Macmillan's work to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer in the UK...

Added: 2009-12-21

Charlie Miller group hit MTV Awards
Jason & India Miller from the Charlie Miller group flew out from Edinburgh last month to create the hair looks at Europe’s biggest music extravaganza – the MTV Europe Music Awards – which took place at Berlin’s brand new O2 Arena...

Added: 2009-12-17

Company launches new website
A major salon interiors company has just relaunched its website with endorsements from leading British hairdressers. LSE, a salon furniture company which specialises in high quality salon equipment and is the sole UK agent for Pietranera furniture, has expanded its customer service and business offering with the launch of the new site...

Added: 2009-12-16

New teenage service developed by salon
A new hair and beauty package, dedicated to the teenage market, has been developed by a north east salon. The Ramsay and Johnson salon in Sunderland offers the chance for 11-15 year olds to experience a total makeover in the likeness of their favourite icon...

Added: 2009-12-15

Charlie Le Mindu styles Lady Ga Ga
French born hair artist Charlie Le Mindu was approached by Lady Ga Ga’s team to work with the superstar in her new video, Bad Romance. Following the unveiling of his amazing collections at London Fashion Week in February and September this year, Charlie’s wigs have attracted a great deal of media attention...

Added: 2009-12-14

The 'unemployment haircut' kicks off in the US
An american salon owner has started to offer free haircuts to the unemployed. The “unemployment haircuts” are offered on a weekly basis from Cristiano Cora’s New York hair studio...

Added: 2009-12-11

Nominate for HABB
Industry charity, the Hair & Beauty Benevolent (HABB) is searching for people in the hair and beauty industry who deserve special recognition. To support and honour amazing people in the industry and their achievements, the charity is calling for nominations for two new award categories: The Outstanding Courage Award and the Compassionate Caring Award...

Added: 2009-12-10

Hairdresser invents 'scissorhands'
A Florida-based hairdresser has invented a finger-tip razor blade designed to cut hair more efficiently. The “Clawz”was invented by Valentino LoSauro who has spent £150,000 developing the instrument in his Fort Myers salon...

Added: 2009-12-08

Fellowship celebrates industry
Yesterday the Fellowship for British Hairdressing celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Luncheon and Awards at the Dorchester Hotel in London. Attended by nearly 500 industry figures, and with ticket sales reportedly selling out within two hours of going on sale, the event kicked off in style with a champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous lunch ...

Added: 2009-12-04

Career advice campaign launches
Online charity YouthNet is calling on aspiring hairdressing stylists and technicians to film and upload their best piece of career advice as part of a new social media campaign...

Added: 2009-12-03

Chris Appleton wins BBC's Young Hairdresser of the Year
Chris Appleton of George's Hairdressing Leicester has beaten off competition from hundreds of other hopefuls to win BBC Three's Young Hairdresser of the Year...

Added: 2009-11-26

British Hairdressing Award winners
Akin Konizi was named British Hairdresser of the Year for the second consecutive year at the British Hairdressing Awards earlier this week. For a list of winners see below...

Added: 2009-11-25

Boosting salon retail
Salon retail can be improved through client education, urges one north west-based salon consultancy company. Cutting Edge Kreativ, is designing some 'Improving Salon Retail' workshops to encourage salon owners educate clients in order to boost retail sales, particularly in the run up to Christmas Ian Kirk, Managing Director of Cutting Edge Kreativ said: “We have found that there is a huge difference in attitude to retail sales between salons...

Added: 2009-11-24

Charles Worthington backs young Britian
Celebrity hairdresser Charles Worthington has just announced his support for the Backing Young Britain Campaign – a Department for Work and Pensions initiative...

Added: 2009-11-17

Salon recruitment set to rise
New research shows that recruitment levels for spas and salons remained consistent throughout 2009 and are likely to pick up over Christmas and into 2010...

Added: 2009-11-17

A new approach to training
Renowned hairdresser Michael Van Clarke has highlighted how important training staff is through a selection of different personal coaching methods. His approach, which seeks to get young stylists involved in improvisational theatre, motivational talks and book clubs, means that young hairdressers can develop the social tools as well as the technical skills needed to excel in a salon...

Added: 2009-11-17

Wella International Trend Vision 2009
Germany and Ireland won big at this year’s Wella Professionals International Trend Vision Award as Zoo Salon of Ireland scooped the Gold prize for colour and Intercoiffure won the Gold award for Young Talent...

Added: 2009-11-17

Live chat with Mickey Green
Yesterday Sebastian Professional hosted a live web chat with Mickey Green, the Australian born ex-model and up-and-coming singer who has also taken the role of Sebastian Professional Visionary...

Added: 2009-11-17

Industry responds to Higher Ambitions
Industry professionals have welcomed proposals from Business Secretary Lord Mandelson that could see organisations in the hair and beauty industry play a bigger role in higher education...

Added: 2009-11-16

Rita Rusk set to fight taxman
Top hairdresser Rita Rusk has vowed to keep her business alive despite problems with tax bills. Taxmen have served her company, Rita Rusk International, with a notice threatening the appointment of a liquidator...

Added: 2009-11-13

New approach to hair and beauty diploma
// A new approach to education was put into action last month as aspring hairdressers abd beauty therapists attended a special career 'speed dating' event at Chichester College...

Added: 2009-11-11

Barber set to make a mint from Elvis Presley's hair
A barber who attended to the tresses of the late Elvis Presley, is set to auction off a strand of his hair. According to the BBC, Homer Gill Gilleland toured with Elvis for more than 20 years...

Added: 2009-11-10

Finalist finds fashion
Twice regional finalist for the British Hairdressing Awards, Stephen Fordham, Creative Director from Essensuals Rugby and his team spent a day prepping and preening models for the Midlands Young Fashion Designer Awards (MYFDA)...

Added: 2009-11-06

Personalisation retains customers
"Personalisation is the key to retaining customers", explains one industry guru. Sarah Cross from Uber, a professional team of customer relationship marketing specialists, explains that retention is incredibly important to businesses, particularly during these economic times...

Added: 2009-11-05

Apprentice of the Year competition launched
Habia has launched the Young Apprentice (YA) of the Year competition for 2010. The competition allows students in their first year of the Young Apprenticeship in Hairdressing programme to demonstrate their new hairdressing skills by submitting images of their finished long hair look on a head block, along with a mood board and statement describing the look they have created and their inspiration...

Added: 2009-11-04

Barton kits out salon with LSE
LSE is proud to have been chosen as furniture supplier for Andrew Barton's new salon in Covent Garden.  Andrew visited the LSE showroom in Wembley where he spent time choosing the salon furniture for his brand new London flagship salon, opening soon...

Added: 2009-11-02

Celebrity hairdresser Gavin Hodge dies
Gavin Hodge, one of the first celebrity hairdressers - well known for his colourful private life aswell as his skills with scissors - has died at the age of 65...

Added: 2009-10-30

Andrew Barton to appear in new TV show
Andrew Barton is set to appear in a brand new live daytime chat show on Sky1. Launching on Monday 9th November, the show, called "Angela and Friends" will be hosted by Angela Griffin and will focus on the latest showbiz stories, lifestyle trends and viewer comments as well as welcoming guests into the show...

Added: 2009-10-29

Salon owner launches campaign over new business rates
A leading salon group has started a petition to remove rates for new businesses. Paula Mason, co-owner of Lawrence Paul Hair Salons has formed a petition at 10 Downing Street asking if new businesses can avoid paying any business rates for the first 12 months to help promote growth...

Added: 2009-10-28

TIGI Rockaholic tour to kick off in November
The TIGI International Creative Team is set to inspire and educate as they bring their Rockaholic show to a venue near you. Sharing information and ideas will be the focus of the show as it will feature Antony Mascolo live on stage demonstrating some of the TIGI techniques...

Added: 2009-10-27

Alternative Hair Show 2009
The 27th Alternative Hair Show was held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 18th October 2009. The show saw an impressive presentation from the entrants of the International Visionary Award, with Alfie Booth from Andrew Collinge winning the prestigious award...

Added: 2009-10-26

New treatment could turn grey hair back to original colour
L’Oréal is currently developing a new oral pill and haircare range that is set to turn grey hair back to its original colour. According to a new report in the Daily Mail today, experts at L’Oréal’s research centre in Clichy, near Paris, announced their findings last week, but said that there is still a long way to go in the development of a treatment...

Added: 2009-10-23

Habia strengthens global links
Habia has strengthened its global links, creating awareness about salon training and standards with the launch of a new website (www.habia.org/international)Providing a range of information useful to potential partners, training providers, employers, and industry professionals, the website is a comprehensive guide to the work Habia does internationally, how it operates overseas and its efforts to raise professionalism globally whilst increasing recognition and reciprocity for world class standards...

Added: 2009-10-21

Vidal Sassoon collects CBE from the Queen
Vidal Sassoon has collected his CBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. He said he was accepting the award on behalf of the whole of the British hairdressing industry...

Added: 2009-10-20

Great Lengths charity auction
Extension company Great Lengths is running a charity auction on eBAY to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The winning bidder will meet Michael Douglas, Celebrity Hairdresser from  “The One Show” (see image) and a member of the Great Lengths Artistic Team in the exclusive Home House private members club in London this November, to be transformed with a stunning new hair style...

Added: 2009-10-16

Pussycat Doll star visits Webster Whiteman
Pussycat Doll star Kimberly Wyatt enjoyed a hair re-style at Mayfair salon Webster Whiteman last week. Kimberly, who recently swapped her longer locks for a pretty pixie crop, decided her new ‘do needed a retouch, so it was down to the Webster Whiteman team to soften up her strands and treat her tresses leaving them looking and feeling lustrous for an awards show she was set to attend...

Added: 2009-10-14

RUSH Live!
RUSH London held their first ever RUSH Live, a creative and inspirational event, where the Rush London Artistic Team presented their sensational new collections and shared their innovative cutting, colouring and styling techniques at Croydon Clock Tower...

Added: 2009-10-14

Barton develops his own salon group
Celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton is set to open his new Covent Garden salon in less than three weeks. The salon will be the first of fifteen boutique businesses due to be developed over the next five years...

Added: 2009-10-13

Alternative Hair Show comes to London
The Alternative Hair Show, one of the most prestigious hair events in the world will be held in the Royal Albert Hall from Sunday 18th - Tuesday 20th October, 2009...

Added: 2009-10-12

Hairdressers to recieve training to help cancer patients
A charity set up by celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has received a government grant to advise on wig styling and hair care. Called My New Hair, the programme also aims to give NHS staff and patients better advice on hair loss, which is a common side-effect of cancer treatment...

Added: 2009-10-08

Would you like to appear in a new reality show?
A televison company is looking for rowing couples to appear in a new reality show about relationships. Tiger Aspect is developing a new TV experiment and has appealed to the hairdressing sector for potential participants...

Added: 2009-10-06

Hob give Pixie Lott a new look
Singer Pixie Lott recently visited Hob Salons in Camden for a hair makeover with the current British Hairdresser of the Year, Akin Konizi, the salon group’s International Creative Director...

Added: 2009-10-05

Safe beauty campaign launches
A new campaign has been launched to promote safe beauty practices in the industry. Called "Hidden Truth. Safe Beauty", the campaign hopes to change the face of the beauty industry by highlighting how bad hygiene and poor working practice can lead to infections and disease...

Added: 2009-10-02

Aberdeen salon competes for UK awards
Hair and beauty salon, Hatstand Nelly in Aberdeen is in the running for prestigious UK Chambers of Commerce business awards after coming out top in Scotland...

Added: 2009-09-30

Millennium Mission - watch the video
Get a sneak peak at Millennium Software's first ever User Group Conference held at the Belfry Hotel in Oxford earlier this month. The two day event showcased how the software system can help develop and boost a salon's business...

Added: 2009-09-29

Redken TRIBE09
Some of the biggest names in the hair world congregated at Koko in Camden last week for the Redken's TRIBE09 Show. A crowd of over 1000 Redken hairdressers enjoyed the New York style party which kicked off with a gospel version of Madonna's Like a Prayer...

Added: 2009-09-28

Rush open eight new salons
Rush London have opened eight new salons in three months. Each salon has a unique, individual and stylish twist to complement the signature Rush style...

Added: 2009-09-25

Robert Masciave styles for Bizarre Magazine
Award-winning stylist Robert Masciave lent his creative talent to style upcoming jazz band, Esther Flatters and the Sugar Daddies for Bizarre Magazine, which showcases all things weird and wonderful from the world of body art, piercings and alternative fashion and music...

Added: 2009-09-24

CULT Team debut their skills at London Fashion Week
The Sebastian Professional CULT Team debuted their skills at the Henry Holland show at London Fashion Week on Monday. The six-strong hairdressing group have been selected from hundreds of young hopefuls up and down the country who entered the Sebastian Professional competition...

Added: 2009-09-21

London Fashion Week launches
This year London Fashion Week is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Set against the backdrop of central London’s picturesque Somerset House, the glamourous six–day event sees fresh young talent such as Marios Schwab showing alongside renowned industry figures, including Betty Jackson and Jasper Conran...

Added: 2009-09-18

Straighteners introduced in schools to encourage positive self-image
Electrical styling products have been introduced in schools to encourage students to maintain a positive self-image.Three schools in West Dunbartonshire have installed nine sets of hair straighteners at a cost of £800...

Added: 2009-09-17

TIGI teams up with renowned British designer Christopher Kane
TIGI has teamed up with renowned British designer Christopher Kane for the exciting relaunch of the fashion-inspired catwalk product range.  The TIGI Catwalk Your Highness Collection will be unveiled at London Fashion Week...

Added: 2009-09-15

Schwarzkopf launches new blog
Schwarzkopf Professional has launched a new blog to keep you up-to-date with the latest happenings in the industry. In celebration of the hair giant’s 111 years of haircare innovation, blog followers will receive news about Schwarzkopf’s product launches, reviews and upcoming trend predictions...

Added: 2009-09-10

New Wayne Rooney advert showcases Wahl clippers
A new advert starring footballer Wayne Rooney shaving his head in preparation for the new season, features a pair of Wahl clippers. The campaign, created by advertising agency, Wieden & Kennedy on behalf of Nike Football, centres around the message "Make the Difference" and shows how Rooney mentally prepares for a match...

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...

Added: 2009-09-07

Last chance to get your salon on TV!
Calling all hair salons. This is your last chance to get Britain's leading retail guru Mary Portas to revamp your salon. Has the current economic crisis hit you hard? Then this once-in-a-lifetime endeavor could be for you...

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...

Added: 2009-09-02

Indian salons receive educational boost
A leading hairdresser from seanhanna salons, has travelled to India to work on a new educational programme devliered on behalf of L'Oréal Professionnel...

Added: 2009-09-01

Project X masterclass photo shoot
The latest photo shoot for Project X took place last month at the Worx Studio in West London with photographer extraordinaire, Stuart Weston. The Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s “finishing school” Project X features a host of young talent, all of which attend events and photoshoots to develop amazing looks and creative work...

Added: 2009-08-28

Schwarzkopf relaunches the PH Club
A major event in Manchester is set to relaunch Schwarzkopf Professional's inspirational business networking group, the PH Club 2010. The Schwarzkopf Professional PH Club was set up 30 years ago and created a benchmark in business communication and networking...

Added: 2009-08-27

Wahl named UK's number 1 clipper
Wahl has officially been named as the UK’s Number 1 Hair Clipper Brand after being recognised by GfK Hair Clipper Market, Volume and Value Sales Share...

Added: 2009-08-26

Training academy applauds success
J&E Training, an Essex-based hairdressing academy, hosted a glamourous event earlier this month to applaud the hard work of its talented students.  Salons from across the county congregated for the annual Achievement Awards at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon...

Added: 2009-08-21

Regis results spark industry confidence
US-based haircare company Regis has announced a better-than-expected quarterly profit, sending its shares up 15 percent and sparking confidence in the global haircare market...

Added: 2009-08-19

Hundreds queue for one penny haircuts
One penny haircuts led to a mad frenzy outside a franchise of Saks Hair and Beauty, as recession-busting customers queued for hours to take advantage the unique offer...

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...

Added: 2009-08-17

Mark Leeson raises money for charity
Mansfield salon Mark Leeson Hair Body & Mind recently held a glamorous summer ball in aid of MacMillan Cancer Care and the team raised an amazing £5000 for charity...