This hands-on program addresses the unique challenges of colouring various curl patterns and textures.
Published:Unlock the secrets to vibrant, long-lasting colour with Texture Essentials, a specialized course designed to equip you with the skills and techniques needed to colour textured hair.
This hands-on program addresses the unique challenges of colouring various curl patterns and textures, focusing on maintaining hair health while achieving stunning results. Learn advanced techniques like highlighting, balayage, and lowlighting, all tailored specifically for textured hair. With expert guidance, you’ll gain confidence in customizing colours to enhance natural textures, creating beautiful, multi-dimensional looks. Elevate your colouring services and expand your expertise with this essential course dedicated to textured hair.
More Info: https://www.schwarzkopf-professional.com/com/en/inspiration-education/ask.html
An intensive 8-day course designed to equip aspiring colourists with advanced skills.
Published:Become a true expert with the Schwarzkopf Colour Specialist Mastery, an intensive 8-day course designed to equip aspiring colourists with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to excel in professional hair colouring.
This comprehensive program covers everything from foundational colour theory to the latest cutting-edge techniques, ensuring you master every aspect of the craft. Gain in-depth training on colour formulation, application methods, colour correction, blonding, and creative techniques. With hands-on workshops throughout, you’ll leave fully prepared to deliver exceptional colour services and elevate your career as a Schwarzkopf Professional Colour Specialist. Unlock your full potential in the dynamic world of hair colour!
More Info: https://www.schwarzkopf-professional.com/com/en/inspiration-education/ask.html
Master the art of blending, layering, and manipulating colour to create stunning, customized looks for each client.
Published:Unleash your artistic potential with Endless Colour Creativity, SKP’s innovative one-day course designed to expand your colour repertoire and inspire new possibilities. Explore advanced colour techniques, discover trending shades, and experiment with unique application methods that will elevate your services. Through hands-on workshops and guided demonstrations, you’ll master the art of blending, layering, and manipulating colour to create stunning, customized looks for each client.
Perfect for stylists eager to push their creative boundaries, this course will transform your approach and take your skills to the next level.
More Info: https://www.schwarzkopf-professional.com/com/en/inspiration-education/ask.html
This seasonal trio delivers hydration, repair, and UV defence all summer long, available in both full size and travel size.
Published:Designed for all hair types, especially colour-treated, dry, or damaged hair, the range is packed full of protective and revitalising ingredients.
Sun Revitalizing Shampoo
Revitalising and moisturising shampoo, enriched with UV Protection sun system. Gently cleanses while restoring softness and shine with Keravis and Coconut Oil.
Trade Price – £9.00
After Sun Nourishing Masque
Moisturising and nourishing post-sun treatment to protect against dryness caused by exposure to wind, sun, salt and chlorine. Enriched with Sunflower Extract, Panthenol, and wheat derivatives to repair and restore hydration and strength.
Trade Price – £10.00
Sun Protective Dry Oil
Protective and conditioning oil with UV protection to shield hair from hairful rays and prevent
colour fade. New improved formula contains COSMOS ECOCERT certified ingredients derived from olive oil, together with rice oil, vitamin C and Keravis. Containing 96% natural ingredients, this non-greasy multitasking oil doubles up as an excellent after-sun moisturiser for body and hair.
Trade Price – £14.00
More Info
Online: www.paul-mitchell.co.uk
Instagram: @paulmitchelluk
The partnership brings together two specialist teams based just streets apart in the heart of the city.
Published:Riot & Rebel has an impressive portfolio of web design projects, working with high-profile clients such as Ben Stokes, England Cricket Captain, and Eight Engines, an award-winning film production company.
The New Website
Designed and developed by Riot & Rebel, brings the brand’s distinctive identity and high standards to life online. From showcasing their team’s expertise and editorial work to making it easy for clients to book appointments and explore services, the new website has been designed to reflect the premium salon experience that all customers can expect.
“Our salon has always been about excellence and making people feel their absolute best. That commitment runs through everything we do, from the experience we give clients to the creative work we produce. We wanted a website that captured that feeling and raised the bar. Riot & Rebel have done just that and we couldn’t be happier. The new site reflects our brand, our values, and where we’re heading next,”
– Melissa Timperley – Celebrity Hairstylist & Founder.
Salon’s History
Founded by award-winning stylist Melissa Timperley, the salon has built a national reputation for its technical precision, client experience, and creative leadership. With a string of prestigious hairdressing awards including several British Hairdressing Awards, regular appearances at London and Milan Fashion Weeks, and celebrity clients on the books, Melissa Timperley Salons is a standout name in the UK’s hair industry.
“Melissa Timperley Salons is a brand built on precision, care, and creativity, and we wanted the new website to give people a real taste of that before they even step through the door. It was also important that the site reflected their award-winning status. From the design and tone to the user experience, everything has been shaped to showcase the salon’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence,”
– Louise Howells – Director & Co-Founder of Riot & Rebel.
More Info
Online: www.melissa-salons.com, www.riotandrebel.com
Instagram: @melissasalons,
Indulges each strand in a light-reflecting shine and immerses the senses with a calming aroma.
Published:A luxurious one-of-a-kind formula that illuminates, softens and strengthens each strand, leaving hair glossy, silky and 2X smoother with all-day frizz protection.
Miraculous Oil features a blend of botanical oils, including Tsubaki oil and Daikon Seed oil, combined with Aveda’s exclusive ferment derived from Camelina oil. A hair care first, Aveda’s Camelina ferment is rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, and was created to help leave hair soft and smooth with radiant shine. Tsubaki oil, traditionally used to infuse hair with shine and softness, is harvested in part from lands including Jeju Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Korea. Daikon Seed oil, prized for its ability to condition hair and add light-reflecting shine, is responsibly sourced from a cooperative of 50+ local farms in America’s Willamette Valley.
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Miraculous Oil transforms any self-care ritual with its calming aroma and luxurious texture.
Featuring Aveda’s signature pure-fume aroma with 25 pure flower and plant essences
including lavender, ylang-ylang and petitgrain, Miraculous Oil wraps hair in radiance and
senses in calm.
“For best results, add a couple of drops into your palms and distribute evenly throughout lengths and ends of wet hair. Blow dry in, and style as desired. You are left with incredibly smooth and silky hair. A little goes a long way!”
-Antoinette Beenders, Aveda’s SVP Global Professional.
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The move is designed to inspire both the next generation of the Group’s East Midlands’ stylists, and the hairdressing industry as a whole.
Published:“The time is right to merge the two teams together to form one formidable centre of excellence for all things hair,”
– Darren Messias, Creative Director.
“Observing them working together, I could see they were pushing themselves to become even more creative. Playing on each other’s strengths and striving to become even more imaginative and artistic. It just made perfect sense to me to make this a permanent arrangement,” – Darren.
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The Creative Team members travelled together to the Sassoon Academy in London for a bespoke course in cutting and colouring. They were inspired and motivated by the creativity delivered by the course and equally excited to learn new techniques which they can bring back into their salon work and training. They can’t wait to begin to pass on their new-found knowledge to other members of the KH Hair family.
The Team will continue to work closely with Wella to ensure all KH Hair salons have access to the very latest styling and colour innovations and products, and, through its creative session work, will be ideally placed to identify key trends, enabling them to advise clients in the salon about the best products for their hair type and the latest colours and fashion.
“Definitely more collaborations and training with Wella, both internally and externally. It’s important that members push themselves to continue to learn and be creative and proactive. The top-up training delivered to our apprentices will also definitely continue. Our trainees are always inspired by our award-winning teams and working alongside them makes them feel excited for their own future in hairdressing. So, watch this space, as we have lots more coming up and plenty more to offer this fabulous industry,” – Darren.
More Info
Online: www.khhair.co.uk
Instagram: @khhairgroup
Helps consumers to choose the curl look they desire and recommends the perfect ghd chronos curve styling tool.
Published:Available on the ghd website, it features a wide range of AI-generated hair looks across different hair textures, lengths and colours.
Throughout the AI development process, the ghd professional education team played a crucial role in approving each look, ensuring the looks remain authentic and true to the artistry that defines the brand. Reinforcing ghd’s dedication to professional hair artistry, outside of the AI-powered curl finder quiz, all imagery supporting the brand showcases real models with real hair, styled by ghd’s professional education team.
“The beauty-tech industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the increasing integration of artificial intelligence. At ghd we are strategically integrating AI to enhance consumer experiences, education, and personalized recommendations – while staying true to our craft. AI plays a strategic role in our new curl finder quiz, by helping users discover their desired curl look, but the essence of our brand remains rooted in real beauty. AI will never replace real hair. Authenticity remains at the heart of our brand, and we are committed to using real models and professional stylists across all campaigns and touchpoints. As we embrace the future, we continue to blend technology with authenticity, shaping the next chapter of beauty-tech,”
– Jeroen Temmerman, ghd CEO.
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This customer-friendly quiz has been developed for the launch of the NEW ghd chronos curve collection – the latest innovations in the award-winning ghd chronos HD Technology category, designed to speed up styling* while protecting hair from extreme heat damage.**
More Info
Online: www.ghdhair.com
Instagram: @ghdhairpro
A one-day-only “Suite Swap” that brought New York style to the heart of Manchester’s grooming scene.
Published:The creative exchange saw the iconic Bronx team, Studio Chec temporarily take over a suite inside Phenix Salon Suites on Deansgate, giving local clients a rare opportunity to experience their New York flair. From razor-sharp fades to bold streetwear energy, the event wasn’t just about technique. It was about cultural exchange, community, and connection.
“This is exactly what Phenix is about – giving professionals the freedom to collaborate, connect, and create on their own terms. Seeing Studio Chec and J&D Barber Studio come together to celebrate their craft, their culture and their cities was incredibly powerful. It speaks to the heart of what our spaces are designed to support,”
– John Gillespie, UK Managing Director of Phenix Salon Suites.
After the swap, they saw the best of Mancunian creativity. From music and fashion to local barbershops and hidden gems, the tour reflected the unique identity of a city known worldwide for its individuality and innovation.
“I was super grateful for the opportunity not only to meet likeminded people in my industry, but also to showcase my talent in a place I’ve only seen on television growing up! This has only been possible thanks to my loyal clientele and to those who have seen my vision since day one thanks to Phenix Salon Suites both in the US and the UK,”
– Chec from Studio Chec in The Bronx.
The Suite Swap is part of a wider mission by Phenix Salon Suites to foster innovation and global creative partnerships, transforming its spaces into platforms for growth, expression and collaboration locally and internationally.
“A massive thanks to Phenix Salon Suites for giving us the opportunity to swap suites with another talented barber from NYC. We stepped out of our comfort zone, connected with new clients and levelled up! We were so hyped to represent the UK and show what we do best!”
– Jose and Drey from J&D Barbers Studio in Phenix Salon Suites Manchester.
More Info
Online: www.phenixsalonsuitesuk.com
Instagram: @phenixsalonsuitesuk
Former salon owner turned independent stylist Anne Veck shares her take on this increasingly popular career move…
Published:With constantly shifting goalposts and ever-increasing costs, salon owners are feeling the pressure more than ever, with many forced to close businesses, and others making drastic compromises to stay afloat. Sustainability champion and multi-award-winning hairdresser Anne Veck knows the responsibility only too well, having stepped down from her Salon Owner role in 2022 to pursue the route of independent stylist and educator.
‘The transition from salon owner to solo operator hasn’t changed in terms of my client work – I’m still as busy as I ever was’ she says. ‘It’s given me certain freedom and benefits, which I value greatly – but it hasn’t been without its challenges.’
Time Management
If you’re thinking of selling up and going solo, you must consider your time management skills. This was less of a concern when I owned a salon – I was always booked solid and had to fit other tasks into my busy schedule. Now, as a solo operator, I need to be more efficient with my time. I still work two days a week in a salon, which gives a structure to my week, but the rest of the time I must prioritise my tasks to avoid wasting time. You need to be very disciplined to ensure you are realising your potential – both creatively and financially. The old saying ‘If you want something done, ask a busy person’ certainly rings true for me.’
Losing Control
Going from a position of authority to a more passive role can take some adjusting. Many will jump at the opportunity to sit back and let somebody else sweat the small stuff (and the big stuff!) – but it can feel a bit strange not being in control. As a salon owner, I was used to overseeing every decision, and even now I sometimes have to bite my tongue to avoid getting involved in minor situations. If you like having a say in the day-to-day running of a business, the independent life might not be for you.
Networking
This is an element I feel that so many business owners take for granted. Networking opportunities are crucial for building and maintaining my client base as an educator – however, going it alone means that I now need to establish new partnerships to ensure my success. Without a salon, my buying power is significantly reduced, as my current account balance is not comparable to what I used to spend on stock for my two salons. You will likely find that you must put in the work to secure new contacts and business opportunities, so make sure that you use any spare time wisely.
Financial Planning
Freelancing is totally different from the security of a salon owner with a steady income stream and that unpredictability can feel worrying. The brand work that I undertake as a freelancer doesn’t come with a contract, which often means no guaranteed income. This can make financial planning more challenging and unpredictable. Careful budgeting and planning are essential to ensure the success and longevity of your solo business.
Total Responsibility
As an independent stylist, I’m responsible for all aspects of my business, from marketing to finances. This is a significant change from when I owned salons and could delegate these tasks. Make sure that you feel confident taking on these different roles and organise your time well so that areas aren’t overlooked. There are lots of apps available that can help with this – from managing budget and tracking spend, to social media tools to help promote your business.
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Of course, there are many positives to going solo. For Anne, it’s been a life-altering decision in the most positive way. Here’s why…
Reduced Stress
As a salon owner, I always found it difficult to balance work, family and social commitments. I often felt guilty about taking time for myself, believing I should always be productive or focused on others. Working solo has allowed me to strike a better work/life balance and to find time for the things that I enjoy. Of course, I still encounter stressful situations as an independent stylist, but not on the same levels – and I’m certain that my physical and mental health has benefited as a result of feeling calmer.
Increased Flexibility
I think the most obvious advantage of working for yourself is having the opportunity to choose your own hours. Perhaps there are days of the week that you’d prefer not to work, or maybe you’re trying to juggle childcare and a 9-5 schedule just isn’t feasible? Working solo gives you greater flexibility; I love being in control of my diary and having the option to work different days or times each week. I’m also able to work from different locations – no one week is the same, and that really helps with my motivation. I can take holidays when I choose, and I find myself being more spontaneous as and when I have free time, too.
Creative Freedom
A reduction is stress and the freedom to choose my own schedule has meant that creatively, I am thriving. The obstacles that used to hold me back have been removed and I now have more time to dedicate to my strengths and passions. It feels incredible to have no distractions, to really get into a piece of work without that nagging guilt. Working freelance has also allowed me to be more open to pursuing opportunities that I couldn’t previously – whether that was due to time constraints or brand commitments.
More Info
Online: www.anneveckhair.com
Insta: @anneveckeducation
Daniel Granger has some ways to overcome the gloom and doom and keep some of that brightness shining!
Published:Coming from a childhood featuring abuse, neglect and homelessness – as well as paternal and fraternal suicide, Daniel is a firm believer that positivity isn’t a denial of difficult things, it is looking for the glimmers that are all around us and being both grateful and aware of what is still good. By building this life philosophy into his day to day in micro moments, Daniel has an intention to find the good. Here are his tips:
These are my mini moments, when I might stop the car on the way home to really look at the sunset – just for a few minutes but really noticing it’s beauty, that the world is this huge incredible place, that
the light keeps on coming, even after the sun sets, it’ll be back at sunrise. But sometimes it’s just stopping and listening to a really great track and hearing the words; a painting (we have art in the salon, and a dream wall where pictures manifest our hopes and dreams) and stopping to really
remember what it’s all about is a huge moment by moment boost. A glimmer can just be 20 seconds of being really intentionally moved by something – try it!
When I’m spiralling (and believe me I do!) I get into things physically, just returning now from a week of skydiving in Dubai and doing the hardest thing ever which was a fight night, the training, the physical duress and challenge were intense. I know these aren’t day to day, but I have these huge physically challenges and I think they really give me that feeling of how incredible it is to have the privilege of being alive. The adrenalin rush (but most enduringly of all the dopamine and serotonin – the happy drugs we create ourselves) really do kick in, for me day to day that fitness at the gym and being with other men is my place to get into my body and it stills my mind.
Being with people, my team in the team room, having a laugh, or a cry, or a hug or just sitting alongside each other quietly having a coffee, these are the moments that I think we don’t recognise enough that keep us feeling part of something and being important to each other. So keep looking out for your team, for each other and find ways just to check you’re all doing ok.
I grew up around a lot of dishonesty and uncertainty so my day to day means being an open book, I think some find that quite a lot to deal with! But secrets, hiding stuff is not where I feel good, so I am open about my salary, the team salary structures, things that are getting me down, ways we can do better, sharing new ideas for the future (even if they don’t come off!) but sharing it all then what I find it people don’t make up their own stories about what they think is happening in the salon, they know and that makes for a happy place to be.
I hope you enjoy bringing your own versions of these positive boosting methods to support and encourage yourself.
You’re amazing. Love Daniel.
More Info
Online: www.danielgrangerhairdressing.com
Instagram: @danieljgranger
An advanced course for colourists ready to push boundaries.
Published:Explore a range of creative techniques and placements designed to deliver unique, personalized looks for every client. From seamless colour blending to mastering freehand painting and experimenting with custom patterns, this course equips you with the tools to develop your own artistic signature. Perfect for stylists aiming to offer standout balayage services, you’ll leave ready to create head- turning results that set your work apart.
More Info: www.schwarzkopf-professional.com/com/en/inspiration-education/ask.html