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Hair Industry Organisations & Associations

Posted by Kate
Dated: February 4, 2009 10:52 AM

Thinking about training as a hairdresser but unsure of the best place to get info on the best course for you? Working as a freelance hairdresser and need some advice on how to boost business or stay on-trend? Love working in the hairdressing industry and want to find out how you can give back and donate to those in need?

The HJi Hair Industry Organisations and Associates section is the place for you to find all of this information and answers to some of the questions that come up when working in the hairdressing industry.

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Market Your Salon Through the Recession

Posted by Kate
Dated: February 11, 2009 11:59 AM

Now that the country is officially in recession, is your salon slowly churning to a halt? Perhaps you're finding it as much of a struggle to get new customers through the door as it is to get your regulars to stay regular.

And if money is tight and profits are dwindelling, the chances are that for many salon owners, the first thing to go will be the marketing budget.

Sharleen Hunter, a chartered marketer and founder of Unleashed Potential, thinks that cutting back on marketing might be a false economy. Here is her advice for helping salons to sail through the economic slowdown.

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Salon Interiors: Success through teamwork at The Amber Room

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Posted by Alex
Dated: February 18, 2009 10:41 AM

Dated: February 18, 2009 10:41 AM

The creation of Amber Room in Caterham, Surrey was truly a collaborative effort. The business was the brainchild of Corinne Lacaze, a hairdresser with 14 years' industry experience, who saw the potential of a local salon.

Corinne found a further five business partners to plough money into the venture. It took all hands on deck to whip the premises into shape, but after two months of 18-hour days the former arts and crafts store was transformed into a luxury hairdressing salon.

Designing the interior was also a group effort, with the owners researching various looks and then pooling ideas. Chocolate brown and cream hues were chosen to create an upmarket, chic, but warm and welcoming feel.

A sense of character is also created through the split levels within the salon. The styling area at the front of the premises is bright and spacious, while the technical section upstairs offers clients privacy. Meanwhile, the backwash area is hidden from view and designed to enhance relaxation with muted lighting and soft music.

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Getting Maximum Results From A Photo Collection

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Posted by Kate
Dated: February 19, 2009 5:00 PM

Dated: February 19, 2009 5:00 PM

Anyone thinking of entering any of the hair industry competitions this year will more than likely need to put together a collection for a photo shoot.

This can be a big financial investment, but it can be a great way to focus your creative energies and getting through to the later stages can boost your business.

Experts from British Hairdresser of the Year Akin Konizi to business expert Alan Austin-Smith tell you how to get the most out of your collection - from planning the shoot to marketing the images afterwards.

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So You Want to be a Hairdresser?

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Posted by Kate
Dated: February 22, 2009 9:54 PM

Dated: February 22, 2009 9:54 PM

We look at the basic qualifications, skills and personality traits needed for common roles in the hair industry.

Multi-award winning stylist, Errol Douglas, has experience of every role within a salon.

He gives us the lowdown on each position.

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Tags: hairdressing careers , hairdressing jobs , recruitment

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