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All That Glitters - Tremayne Salon
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Kate
Dated: April 1, 2008 9:24 AM
Tremayne Salon had occupied its current premises for 16 years when owner Alfredo Santo decided it was time for a radical change of image.
Inspired by the salon's bulging trophy cabinet, Alfredo and his interior designer set about creating a salon around the theme precious metals, which work both aesthetically and practically by minimising reflection off the hair.
"Gold, silver and bronze awards were the initial inspiration," says Alfredo. "Plus, I share an Italian heritage and sensibility with Marie Blackmore, my interior designer from La Maison Interiors, which we explored by incorporating aged glass, stone and stainless steel."
The complete overhaul to make the most of the natural light and blend flair with functionality by incorporating focal points including aged glass features, metallic fabric and leather panelling and iconic pieces of Philippe Starck furniture, took just 10 days to complete, but was the result of meticulous planning.
"Our aim was to create a more cosmopolitan feel and to use the space better. The result is a larger and brighter salon that functions superbly for staff and clients alike," he adds.
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Tags: salon interiors , Tremayne
Lisa Shepherd on Maximising Your Colour Business
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Kate
Dated: April 1, 2008 10:34 AM
Lisa Shepherd has created a business with a colour culture where clients are generally converted to colour and only 10% of her clientele DON’T enjoy some form of colour service.
She's in the British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame as Colour Technician of the Year and has earned her title as Hair Colour Doctor; here are her tips on how to give your salon a colour check-up:
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Tags: hair colour , Lisa Shepherd
A Touch of Theatre - Buzby and Blue Hairdressing
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Kate
Dated: April 1, 2008 3:01 PM
Dated: April 1, 2008 3:01 PM
Nigel Faulkner and Christopher Friend have brought their own sense of theatre to historic Chichester with Buzby and Blue Hairdressing.
The former picture and framing gallery with a double frontage has been transformed into a contemporary work of art. It has a sympathetic and stylish interior that seamlessly incorporates both traditional and cutting-edge elements to create a light, bright and subtly sensual environment, with a luxurious feeling of space.
Designed by the pair in partnership with Gary Kentell of Green Circles Design and Management, the transformation process took eight weeks of intense work to complete.
“The challenge of mixing a character building with a modern design ethos has been a significant one, and we’re thrilled with the results. Client feedback has been terrific,” comments Christopher.
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Tags: Buzby and Blue Hairdressing , salon interiors
Inspiring Salon Interiors
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: April 4, 2008 10:08 AM
Dated: April 4, 2008 10:08 AM
Whether you are seeking inspiration or just looking to get a clearer idea of the latest looks in salon chic, check out the stylish salons on our interiors page.
From modern and minimalist to beautiful boudoir style and those who just want to stand out from the crowd these are some of the most inspiring salon interiors you'll ever see.
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Tags: Interiors
Anne Veck's Tips for Running Salon Events
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Kate
Dated: April 8, 2008 5:04 PM
Dated: April 8, 2008 5:04 PM
Whether it’s to reward staff with a company awards night, show off your team’s creative skills with a hair show or convey your company’s ethos via a conference, the ability to organise events is a must-have skill for salon managers.
The scale of such an event will depend on the size of the business, but certain strategies are always important. Anne Veck, partner in Oxfordshire-based Anne Veck Hair, has been the brains behind a number of large-scale events.
Here are her key pieces of advice for any salon owners or managers planning an event
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Hairdressing Innovations: Kamisori
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Kate
Dated: April 8, 2008 5:11 PM
Dated: April 8, 2008 5:11 PM
Managing director Stephen Batt and technical director Jacqueline Keery came from very different backgrounds to launch Kamisori UK in March 2007.
Since then, the Leeds-based business – specialising in high-quality Japanese blades in dazzling designs – has gone from strength to strength. Stephen explains how it all began.
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Contracts of Employment for Salon Staff
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Kate
Dated: April 9, 2008 2:02 PM
Dated: April 9, 2008 2:02 PM
David Wright has 25 years' experience in human resources and is the employment law and practice advisor for Habia.
He travels the country advising salons and provides employers with essential documents like contracts of employment and disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Here is his advice for dealing with contracts of employment.
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Tags: contracts of employment , employment law
Chic and Stylish - Savvy Salon
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Kate
Dated: April 15, 2008 2:33 PM
Dated: April 15, 2008 2:33 PM
When demand dictated that Melanie Jefferson should move her thriving hairdressing business, Savvy, to a bigger site, she decided to invest in buying a property she could make her own.
After successfully bidding at auction for a 200-year-old building in the pretty coastal town of Whitehaven, Cumbria, she began the process of transforming the run-down premises into a slick, stylish salon.
Working with her husband, her brother and an architect, Melanie completed the conversion in four months to realise her aim of an open salon that made clients feel relaxed and welcome.
"We’ve had a great response to the salon from clients and the press, and are so excited that this vision has become a successful reality," says Melanie.
"Client comfort with a luxurious appearance was our priority with this design and it’s all come together beautifully."
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Tags: salon interiors , Savvy
Hip and Happening - Percy and Reed Salon Interior
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Kate
Dated: April 25, 2008 1:58 PM
Dated: April 25, 2008 1:58 PM
Venture through the doors of Percy and Reed, London, and the salon’s New York loft-style interior instantly hits you.
A high ceiling and mezzanine level draw the eye up, giving the Great Portland Street salon a sense of space, while the décor and furnishings fuse to create the impression of a large living space.
"We wanted the salon to look creative, but not feel pretentious," says Adam Reed, who opened the shop with business partner Paul Percy.
Building a warm, friendly business aimed at professional people through to A-list celebrities was the next, natural step and with clear ideas about the look they wanted to achieve, the pair took full design responsibility.
"You always hear that people feel uncomfortable going into salons," Adam explains. "We wanted the salon to feel like someone’s home and not be led by one specific design, colour or inspiration.
"We wanted to create a homely, individual style and incorporate elements of design that everyone can relate to."
The former clothes shop was gutted and the pair spent eight months whipping it into shape. Set against the idea of a uniform colour scheme, they decided to bring each area to life using features like wallpaper or furnishings.
Upstairs, where hair colouring takes places, a practical dove grey slate lines the floor, intricately-patterned grey and white wallpaper depicting a woodland theme is reflected in the mirrors and a large, black, soft fabric sofa makes up the seating area.
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Tags: Percy and Reed , salon interiors
Absenteeism in the Salon
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: April 28, 2008 2:17 PM
Dated: April 28, 2008 2:17 PM
As a salon owner you have to accept that staff will be unwell and will need to take time off sick. However, you will also all be aware of the nightmare when a stylist, with a full column, rings up 30 minutes before her first client saying that she’s not coming in as she has a ‘cold’.
The absence is costly in terms of lost income, the time spent contacting clients and the risk that they could go elsewhere, but where do you stand an employer?
David Wright, who advises Habia and a range of salons on their legal issues, looks at issues relating to short term absenteeism.
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NHF condemn Government plans for 10p tax rate compensation
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Matthew
Dated: April 29, 2008 3:18 PM
Dated: April 29, 2008 3:18 PM
The Government risks endangering salon jobs in its attempt to make amends for abolishing the 10p income tax rate, the NHF has warned.
Alistair Darling, chancellor of the exchequer, has attempted to cool tempers by promising to look at using the national minimum wage (NMW), to compensate those who will suffer as a result of the abolition of the 10p starting rate, but it is small businesses, such as hair and beauty salons, that will be hard hit with a high risk of job losses across the country, claims the NHF.
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Tags: 10p tax rate , Alistair Darling , tax
Dedicated Followers of Fashion - Wigs and Warpaint
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Kate
Dated: April 30, 2008 1:11 PM
Dated: April 30, 2008 1:11 PM
Step into a hairdressers and the last thing you expect to find is a clothing boutique – but Wigs and Warpaint is no ordinary salon.
The Sheffield-based business, run by hairdresser Claire Flack and her boyfriend Paul Cox, brings hair, beauty and fashion together in a bid to offer clients the ultimate indulgent experience.
"We wanted to appeal to anyone looking for that special, full service," Paul explains. So they set about creating a salon with the full works.
An effervescent location was vital to the couple, so when they discovered vacant premises housed in a sparkling plaza surrounded by plush apartments, stylish bars, and trendy restaurants, they set about making their dream a reality.
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Tags: salon interiors
Tracey Gallagher on Creating the Perfect Hair Show
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Kate
Dated: April 30, 2008 2:05 PM
Dated: April 30, 2008 2:05 PM
Whether you're a regional independent salon or part of a major salon group, a hair show is the ideal opportunity for you to showcase your team's creative skills or unveil this season's key trends.
A slick, professional show can help you to impress your current client base, attract new clients and create media attention. Get it wrong, and a poorly executed show will have the opposite effect.
Saks director of shows Tracey Gallagher has helped to wow audiences all over the world by creating the Saks Art Team shows and says that the secret is all in the planning.
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Tags: Saks