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Sweet Serenity - Interiors
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Kate
Dated: October 1, 2007 11:02 AM
Patrick Ludde had always wanted to open his own salon, but that dream didn't become a reality until three years ago when he teamed up with business partner Neil Ward.
They chose a site that had been stripped back to an empty shell in London's plush Maddox Street, and called in Welonda's in-house design team, Blu Orbit, and Simon Brown, a well-known feng shui expert.
The outcome was a stylish, boutique salon, which mixes clean contemporary lines with dashes of old-school glamour and opulence.
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Tags: Blue Orbit , feng shui , Salon Interiors , Welonda
HJ Business Live Is Back
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Kate
Dated: October 1, 2007 3:51 PM
Following the success of the inaugural conference, a second HJ Business Live will take place in Manchester in November.
HJ Business Live
12 November 2007, 10am – 5pm
The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Manchester
HJ Business Live is a one day conference for aspiring salon professionals who want to lead their organisations to even greater heights.
A combination of top business speakers and panel discussions with hair industry experts ensures that the programme offers fresh inspiration as well as specialist industry knowledge.
Inspiration – Roger Black MBE
Roger is one of Britain’s most successful Olympians who has represented his country for 14 years at the highest level of athletics.
Roger possesses a deep knowledge of motivation and self-development. He understands the dynamics of becoming a champion, how to live a dream, set goals and take the necessary steps to fulfilling ones potential.
By combining his experience of self motivation and attainable personal development, both on and off the track, he motivates organisations throughout the UK and
Europe.
Innovation – Wayne Hemingway
From the unlikely surroundings of Morecombe, Wayne Hemingway has become one of the UK’s most recognised designers.
His Red or Dead label was a catwalk staple winning him prestigious British Fashion Council’s Streetstyle Designer of the Year Award for an unprecedented 3 consecutive years in 1996, 1997 and 1998.
In his latest venture Hemmingway Design, Wayne is specialising in social design and has a keen passion in the way we live in modern Britain.
Industry Insight - Jon MacLeod
Multi-award winning Jon is Creative Director of Paterson SA and has been instrumental in developing and building a five-salon group with a secure financial future and a loyal and talented team.
Developing and building his team, Jon’s mantra is to nurture and grow the individuals to build the team, which allows the business to expand. His greatest pleasure is seeing other people succeed and achieve their goals.
For Tickets or more information please call Dan Eversfield on 0208 652 8845 or email daniel.eversfield@rbi.co.uk
Tags: HJ Business Live
Habia Unveil Diploma In Hair And Beauty Studies
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Kate
Dated: October 3, 2007 12:12 PM
Dated: October 3, 2007 12:12 PM
Habia have unveiled plans for the new Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies, which it describes as the biggest new development in industry education.
Designed to give 14-19 year-olds in England the chance to study a broad programme of learning, while allowing them to mix and match different forms of study with practical experience in the workplace, the diploma will provide young people with the essential skills that employers require in new recruits, according to Habia.
Commenting on the launch, Habia CEO Alan Goldsbro said: “As well as broadening the options available to young people, the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies will bring a range of benefits to employers by preparing new recruits for the world of work and further training, giving them and the people who recruit them a head start on the road to success.”
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Tags: Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies , habia
Dealing With Staff Sickness
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Kate
Dated: October 9, 2007 12:21 PM
Dated: October 9, 2007 12:21 PM
Employers faced with staff on long-term sick leave, or staff who suffer frequent shorter periods of absence as a result of illness, are often in a difficult position.
As the laws relating to sick leave and discrimination have become more comprehensive, understanding your rights as an employer has never been more important.
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Tags: sickness policy , staff sickness
Seeking Trade PR For You or Your Salon
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Kate
Dated: October 9, 2007 1:29 PM
Dated: October 9, 2007 1:29 PM
Alison Jameson from Alison Jameson Consultants in Edinburgh specialises in trade hairdressing PR.
She has a long list of award-winning clients and is widely respected for her industry expertise. We asked Alison why trade PR is important and how to build a profile in the industry.
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Tags: Alison Jameson , pr
Seaside Special - Hoop Salon Interior
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Kate
Dated: October 10, 2007 3:59 PM
Dated: October 10, 2007 3:59 PM
When the shop next door to Hoop salon became available, owner Tim Thomas welcomed the opportunity to double in size. So he planned the refit with a simple agenda: it would work around clients and be completed within six weeks.
Tim and his team created a mood folder full of design ideas for the new-look business and came up with a strong design concept - cool white walls, soft lighting and wooden flooring
They also installed eight plasma screens around the salon, which show fashion, hair and lifestyle programmes, to keep the clients entertained; and hung 8ft posters of some of the images that Tim had created over the past few years, to act as talking points.
"Client comfort, along with creating a stylish, contemporary environment, was really important – and it’s exactly what we’ve achieved," said Tim.
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Tags: Salon interiors
Generating Publicity Through Competitions
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Kate
Dated: October 11, 2007 3:57 PM
Dated: October 11, 2007 3:57 PM
Competitions can be a great form of below-the-line advertising. But if they are not run properly, or in accordance with the law, then they can badly backfire causing reputational damage and regulatory action as well as financial loss.
Nigel Miller, a Commerce and Technology partner at City law firm Fox Williams LLP explains the main things you should think about when running a competition.
The first issue to consider is whether your competition is legal.
With the exception of the National Lottery and certain other exceptions for non-commercial purposes lotteries are illegal. On the other hand, genuine prize competitions and free draws are lawful.
The Gambling Act 2005 seeks to clarify the distinction and the newly formed Gambling Commission will monitor the boundary between lotteries and competitions and take action where a scheme is promoted which, in its view, amounts to an unlicensed and, therefore, illegal lottery.
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Tags: competitions , lotteries , prize draws
The Secret Of Successful Networking
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Kate
Dated: October 17, 2007 9:28 PM
Dated: October 17, 2007 9:28 PM
How often have you attended an event packed with potentially invaluable contacts and ended up talking to people you already know? It's a common mistake.
According to Judith Gilmore of Effective Communications, a consultancy that helps people professionally present themselves and their ideas, many of us are limiting our potential.
"How many of us were raised with the advice, 'don't talk to strangers?' It's good advice to give to children but useless for the working world," says Judith. "We need to talk to strangers.
"Too many of us still wait for somebody to introduce us. Throw out this conditioning and put in its place the ethos it's up to me to take a risk."
It sounds simple, but in practice, many people find the idea of talking to strangers terrifying.
"Many of us have a phobia about starting a conversation with someone we don't know," says Judith. "In your work you are at a disadvantage if you find small talk uncomfortable. How will you make that unexpected business connection or gather that vital piece of information?"
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Tags: Effective Communications , Headquarters , Networking , Victor Pajak
How To Get Your Salon Interior Right
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Kate
Dated: October 18, 2007 10:01 AM
Dated: October 18, 2007 10:01 AM
From chandeliers to sinks and tables to tiles, the furniture, fixtures and fittings that you choose for your salon speak volumes about your image and are among the first things a new client will notice.
The finalists and winner of the Design Award category in HJ’s 2007 British Hairdressing Business Awards know more than most about what makes a salon space look fabulous.
The Winner!
Brady's Guernsey
With a stunning panoramic sea view across Guernsey’s picturesque capital St Peter Port, Brady’s has an outlook most buildings can only dream of.
And the inside is just as spectacular.
“The aim behind our design was to maximise light and the sense of space,” says owner Paul Brady. “We’ve gone for bold, sculptural forms and uninterrupted lines.”
The glass floor is Paul’s favourite element of the décor – parts of it are illuminated from beneath. But the most expensive additions were the bespoke stainless steel reception desk and bar.
Be bold, is Paul’s advice to salon owners looking for style on a limited budget. “If you can’t do the whole place, do part of it and do it well. Decide what you’re about and get that across in the design – be distinctive.”
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Tags: Brady's , Frances Hunter Hair and Beauty , Hair and Jerome , hob , Philosophy Hairdressing , Rainbow Room International , Salon Interiors
Don't Miss Out On HJ Business Live!
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Kate
Dated: October 22, 2007 11:39 AM
Dated: October 22, 2007 11:39 AM
Whether you are a salon owner, manager or partner who currently run your own business; or see yourself as a salon owner of the future and want to be one step ahead of the game, HJ Business Live is an essential date in your diary:
HJ Business Live
12 November 2007, 10am – 5pm
The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Manchester
You'll be given valuable information on improving and growing your business as well as motivating and leading your team.
In addition to the three keynote speeches by Roger Black, Wayne Hemingway and Jon MacLeod, leading hairdressing professionals will debate industry topics and keep you up-to-date on key issues facing the hairdressing industry today.
Some of the key topics to be covered on the day include Marketing & Branding, Retailing in the Salon and Teamwork.
To find out more or to book your place on HJ Business Live call Dan Eversfield on 0208 652 8845 or email daniel.eversfield@rbi.co.uk
A Cool Environment - Salon Interiors
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Kate
Dated: October 22, 2007 5:09 PM
Dated: October 22, 2007 5:09 PM
Kiyoshi Inoue and partner Anthony Keast, has opened Environment in London’s Marylebone to offer a curious mix of hair health, ethical clothing, accessories and art.
Kiyoshi, a hands-on stylist, explains.“Environment was built on a wish to inspire on many levels.
“We offer high-quality hairdressing and health, but also carefully selected pieces and styles that reflect a shared love for the Scandinavian and Japanese cultures.”
This vision is apparent throughout the salon’s painstaking design, which fuses functionality and style to create an art gallery-come-hair boutique.
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Tags: Environment , Salon Interiors
Raising Capital For Your Salon
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Kate
Dated: October 23, 2007 12:32 PM
Dated: October 23, 2007 12:32 PM
Hairdressing is a fast-moving, trend-driven industry, which means change is essential for any successful salon.
Inevitably, financial investment will be involved several times during the life of a business and raising the capital for such investment, whether it be in a second outlet, new technology or an expansion of existing premises, can prove a daunting task.
Fortunately, if you are looking to find some much needed finances to fund a project, there are plenty of options available.
Loans | Grants | Overdrafts | Venture Capitalists
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Health And Safety Awards For South Yorkshire Salons
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Kate
Dated: October 24, 2007 9:21 AM
Dated: October 24, 2007 9:21 AM
Fifty-five hair and beauty salons from South Yorkshire are celebrating after being recognised for good practice as part of Habia’s Health and Safety Awards.
The salons gathered at Doncaster Mansion House to receive certificates from Councillor Eve Hughes, Dave Craven from Doncaster Council’s Acting Regulation and Enforcement Manager and Habia Chief Executive Officer Alan Goldsbro.
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Tags: habia , health and safety , Health and Safety Executive , NHF
Totally Spellbound - Witches Hut Salon Interior
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Kate
Dated: October 24, 2007 10:26 AM
Dated: October 24, 2007 10:26 AM
Everything about Keith Rosenberg and Eric O'Brien's south London salon Witches Hut screams quirky cool.
In response to the salon's popularity, the duo spent six months refurbishing and increased the number of styling stations from 12 to 26 while transforming the 18th century premises into a turiving hub of hairdressing.
Artistic features that make the salon stand out from the crowd are striking original paintings from Keith's artist sister-in-law Lydia Lynagh, and brightly coloured decorative windows incorporating black cat, pumpkin and crescent moon designs.
Other distinctive features include bespoke boxed shelving units, solid oak tables and mirrors at each styling station, and unique red, black and brown reclaimed barbers' chairs.
"Everyone in the team is hair crazy - they're a really talented, passionate and, in their own ways, quirky lot, so it's only fitting we created a salon as individual as they are," says Keith.
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Tags: salon interiors , Witches Hut
Top Tips For Franchisors and Franchisees
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Kate
Dated: October 24, 2007 1:22 PM
Dated: October 24, 2007 1:22 PM
Taking that step to expanding your business is a big decision. Franchising is one option that is ideal for hairdressing.
The Franchise Group, which helps businesses franchise and individuals set up on their own say that franchising is a great way for business owners to expand their company’s brand across the UK without having to worry about managing all the salons or units single-handedly.
However, like any business decision, choosing to take on a franchise or become a franchisor is not something you should do without some serious consideration.
A host of successful hairdressers give their advice on the key points all franchisors and franchisees should consider before making a commitment.
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Tags: Andy Phouli , Clive Collins , franchise , franchising , Haringtons , hob salons , Lisa Shepherd , Phil Smith , Richard Bland , Robert Smith , Rush , Saks , Toni & Guy
Keeping A Salon Team 'Fit For Business'
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Kate
Dated: October 26, 2007 3:29 PM
Dated: October 26, 2007 3:29 PM
Hairdressing is a fantastic career for creative expression, growth and opportunity but the long hours, time spent standing bent over clients and eating-on-the-go can be tough on health.
So, at a time when hard-hitting headlines have warned us that more than half of the UK population will be clinically obese by 2050, some salon owners are starting to realise the importance of helping their staff to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Barrie Stephen is one such employer who is taking a proactive approach to caring for his salon teams.
He is launching a 'Fit for Business’ programme that gives his employees the tools, time and motivation to really take control of their wellbeing.
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Tags: Barrie Stephens , Fit For Business
Dealing With Requests For Flexible Working Hours
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Kate
Dated: October 30, 2007 12:40 PM
Dated: October 30, 2007 12:40 PM
Flexible working hours are becoming progressively more mainstream and it's not just working mums who are requesting some flexibility from their employers.
But how should you react if one of your staff comes to you to request a change in their working day?
Jonathan Exten-Wright, a partner at international law firm DLA, specialising in employment law, gives you all the advice you need.
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