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Boutique Style at Mahogany Manchester
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Kate
Dated: June 6, 2008 2:10 PM
With successful salons in London, Oxford and Australia, the Mahogany group was keen to expand, and with franchisee Neil Atkinson hailing from Manchester, the city was the obvious choice.
In keeping with the theme of the other Mahogany salons, Neil wanted a clean, flowing, modern and warm boutique-style salon - which was achieved in just 10 weeks.
"We do have a corporate look and there is a definite connection between each salon but each space has its own feel and character suitable to its surroundings, location and building type," says Neil .
With the help of Reis Design, Neil and co. created an open-plan with salon with dark wood flooring contrasting against white walls with a splash of acid green for interest.
The salon's focal point is two glass screens displays, which display the company's imagery.
"It's predominately an open-plan space, using clever design to separate the backwash," Neil adds.
"Feature glass screens are covered with giant images from our most recent collection and separate the main floor from the backwash and office areas.
"The artwork is translucent, allowing light to flood into the rear of the salon, creating a comfortable environment for clients at the backwash."
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Tags: Mahogany , salon interiors
Enticing Male Clients into the Salon
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Kate
Dated: June 9, 2008 5:14 PM
Forget the wash-and-go culture of yesteryear; the noughties man is prepared to invest serious time, effort and money on making himself stand out from the crowd.
In fact, Professional Men's Grooming Research carried out last year found that the male grooming market is growing at a rate of 10 per cent a year.
Despite the change of attitude, men still aren't flocking through salon doors, with as little as 20% of revenue coming from male clientele.
So what can you do to increase the number of men coming into your salon? Award winning barber Chris Foster from Gentlemen's Tonic, Mayfair, shares his suggestions:
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Tags: Gentlemen's Tonic , male grooming
O'Sullivan: Making a Statement on London's South Bank
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Kate
Dated: June 10, 2008 9:06 AM
Dated: June 10, 2008 9:06 AM
When brothers Martin and Tim O'Sullivan decided to open their fifth O'Sullivan Concept Salon, they looked to London's South Bank - an area that has seen some serious reinvestment in recent years.
After exploring numerous sites in the area they came across the ideal spot: on a new development called The Blue Fin building, which is next door to the Tate Modern.
The Blue Fin building proved the perfect spot for a salon, with more than 8,000 people due to reside in the block by the end of year, including a media business employing 3,500 people, "of which 70% are female - our target clients," adds Martin.
Because the shop was part of a new building, it was the perfect blank canvas to work with. "It was an empty shell and needed absolutely everything - ceilings, walls, sprinklers, the lot," says Martin.
As this would be the group's new flagship salon, they opted for a fresh look that would fit in with its new state-of-the-art surroundings.
A company called Circle Thirtysix was drafted in to complete the project. It managed the entire development, right through to handing over the keys of the finished shop. "We decided on a classic look with an aesthetic quality to it, which was especially important being next to the Tate Modern," says Martin.
The result is a bright and airy salon that makes full use of its 1,000sq ft.
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Tags: salon interiors
Dream Jobs in the Hair Industry: Toni & Guy
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Kate
Dated: June 9, 2008 1:39 PM
Dated: June 9, 2008 1:39 PM
Fancy working backstage at London Fashion Week and seeing your work on the runway?
A role at Toni & Guy could help you get an insight into the exciting world of session styling and offer worldwide opportunities...
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Tags: hairdressing careers , hairdressing jobs , Toni & Guy
Salon Guidelines for Maternity Leave
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Kate
Dated: June 12, 2008 3:29 PM
Dated: June 12, 2008 3:29 PM
The workforce in the hairdressing industry is dominated by females, therefore issues relating to maternity provisions are often topical in salons.
The regulations are constantly changing and there have been many employment tribunal cases. An understanding of the maternity regulations and employee rights is essential.
David Wright, who advises Habia and a variety of salons on legal and personnel matters, gives his advice on the issues most salon staff want to know about maternity leave.
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Essential Information for Prospective Franchisees
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Kate
Dated: June 17, 2008 10:02 AM
Dated: June 17, 2008 10:02 AM
There's a lot to consider when looking for a franchise, and with more salon groups taking the franchise path, it's important to seek the right advice in the early stages.
Mark O'Shea, the commerce & technology partner at law firm Rawlison Butler, heads the company's franchising team.
With a client list that includes salon group lookfantastic and Rush, we thought he was the perfect person to turn to for advice on franchising.
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Tags: franchise , franchising
Peace and Calm at Hush - Salon Interior
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Kate
Dated: June 17, 2008 11:06 AM
Dated: June 17, 2008 11:06 AM
Having built up a thriving salon in Edinburgh city centre, Donald Doolan had clear ideas about what he wanted from his second venture - Hush.
"My brother John and I decided to open in Livingston, West Lothian. Demographic research showed the average age in the area to be just 28 - giving us a great pool of potential target clients," he explains.
"The location, inside a major shopping centre, is ideal. It's the hub of the town and people come here to visit the shops, the cinema and all the big local attractions - the passing footfall is fantastic."
Keen to make an impact in the new space - a 2,500sq ft, two-storey site - Donald spent six weeks working with a team to transform the empty shell into a slick, spacious lifestyle salon with a focus on health and wellbeing.
Finished in chic shades of cream and brown, with coffee-coloured Karndean flooring throughout, Donald was adamant that Hush's feel should complement its name.
With that in mind, the salon's design is cool, crisp and clean, with dedicated areas devoted to hair, beauty, nails and colour, affording clients privacy and relaxation.
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Tags: salon interiors
Safety First in the Salon
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Kate
Dated: June 17, 2008 12:08 PM
Dated: June 17, 2008 12:08 PM
Client and staff safety is the responsibility of the salon owner. Matthew Wood, head of insurance at More Th>n Business, advises on how to avoid risks.
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The Legal Considerations For Franchising
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Kate
Dated: June 17, 2008 12:20 PM
Dated: June 17, 2008 12:20 PM
Research has shown that salons are increasingly part of national chains or franchises.
All franchises operate differently and so it is difficult to make any generalisations, but the key tip is to ensure you have read and fully understand all the issues regarding staff and employment in the franchise before you begin.
David Wright explains the employment considerations surrounding franchises.
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Contemporary Meets Classic at Chop Barbers
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Kate
Dated: June 17, 2008 2:05 PM
Dated: June 17, 2008 2:05 PM
John McMahon recognised a gap in the market that he thought he could fill back in the late 1990s. "While working in hairdressing salons across London and the south of England I saw there was definitely a demand for a modern barber's salon that could accommodate all fashion cuts and high quality traditional cuts for men," says John.
Following an extra stint of training in traditional barber skills, John opened his first Chop salon in Cheddar, Somerset. This was joined four years later by a women's salon in the same area with additional men's salons opening in Wells and then, earlier this year, in Street.
The aim with the latest salon was to create an upbeat, forward-thinking environment. John says: "All too often, men's barbers are basic chair and mirror set-ups.
"We wanted to create a warm and welcoming experience for our clients. I learned a lot from my time in London, where you have to sell a salon because the market is so competitive."
The Street location was a former workwear store and needed a complete refurbishment and John worked closely with London-based designer Aaron Probyn to introduce some domestic elements to the salon environment.
One of the most distinctive features of the salon is a small internet cafè and skateboard shop, with brightly designed skateboards displayed on the walls, adding to the salon's contemporary flavour.
"With this salon I wanted to create a space that people enjoyed visiting and working in. The look was very important as I wanted to create a defined identity that could be adapted for the other salons at a later date," he adds.
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Tags: salon interiors