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Hair Products Gift Packs: Perfect Christmas Presents
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Kate
Dated: November 25, 2008 8:50 AM
Dated: November 25, 2008 8:50 AM
Hair products and styling appliances top many a girl's Christmas wish list so it's essential to offer the right gifts to appeal to your clientele.
These are some of the numerous seasonal gift packs hair product manufacturers are offering this Christmas.
And you can even offer personalised salon merchandise, thanks to a brand new service called beauspoke.
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Tags: Christmas gifts , Hair products
Hair Products Session Stylists Can't Live Without
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Posted by
Alex
Dated: November 18, 2008 11:30 AM
Dated: November 18, 2008 11:30 AM
Whether preparing look for a live hair show or working with a client in the bustle of a busy salon, hair stylists know what it's like to work under pressure. Thats why its important to have the right hair styling products at hand. HJi caught up with leading session stylists at London Fashion Week to find out what products they couldn't live without.
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Tags: Products , session stylist
Funky Packaging for Haircare Products
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Alex
Dated: October 13, 2008 4:25 PM
The professional haircare products industry isn't just about superior quality inside the bottle, stylish packaging is also a must.
There are plenty of eye-catching, attention-grabbing hair products around and this selection of funky items will look great on any salon retail display and cool on your dressing table too!
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Tags: hair products
Natural Haircare and Organic Beauty Products
Posted by
Alex
Dated: September 8, 2008 9:44 AM
As the trend for natural haircare continues to grow; we take a look at the latest natural hair products on offer...
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Tags: Natural Hair products , Organic hair products
Hair Styling Products to Bring out the Hero in Every Man
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Alex
Dated: August 28, 2008 11:49 AM
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Mintel's Hair Salon Products UK 2008 Report Findings
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Kate
Dated: August 11, 2008 12:49 PM
Data analysis company Mintel's Hair Salon Products, UK, 2008 report reveals a healthy sector worth £191m in retail sales, with 6% growth since 2006.
However, the report's findings also suggest that this growth would be far greater if certain factors hadn't impacted on the market.
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Tags: hair products , professional haircare
The Perfect Hairdressers' Scissors For Every Hairstyle
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Kate
Dated: July 31, 2008 11:25 AM
Whatever style your clients are requesting this summer, there's sure to be a pair of scissors that are perfect for creating that look.
These are the right tools for creating some of the season's hottest celebrity hairstyles.
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Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , scissors
Super Summer Freebies!
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Kate
Dated: July 9, 2008 10:47 AM
Whilst a peek out the window
at the gloomy grey british sky will have you reaching for overcoats and
umbrellas, the calendar says we have already reached July - summer is
officially upon us! Many of your clients are
likely to be jetting off on holiday to soak up the sun, so why not help them
look their best on the beach by offering them one of these fabulous freebies!
Tags: Summer hair care products
Why Professional Hairdryers Will Blow You Away
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Kate
Dated: July 8, 2008 11:10 AM
Shampoos, styling products and straighteners are all items that most clients would expect to see on your retail shelves, but many don't realise that the salon is also the perfect place to pick up a top-quality hairdryer - and the options available are far superior to high-street alternatives.
So what makes professional dryers outshine consumer options, and how can you boost your business by convincing your clients to invest in these essential electricals?
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Tags: hairdryers
Getting Optimum Results From Clippers and Razors
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Kate
Dated: June 12, 2008 3:02 PM
With the male grooming industry on the rise, having the right razors and clippers for the job and the right skills to use them takes on additional importance.
While bad tools can lead to poor results; good quality tools that are given plenty of TLC will give you optimum performance for longer.
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Tags: clippers , razors
Hair Straighteners For Every Hair Type
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Kate
Dated: May 30, 2008 10:27 AM
Since ceramic straightening irons joined the hairdressing world a few years ago, it's fair to say their conception has revolutionised the industry.
Gone are the former giant irons that took eons to heat up, now replaced by the super speedy, sleek, easy-to-use and totally-frizz-free variety.
And the even better news is, there are plenty of irons to choose from, all designed with a unique selling point. So whatever your budget and requirements, there's a hair straightener perfect for you and your clients.
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Tags: hair straighteners , straightening irons , styling appliances
Hero Hairsprays to Hold Any Style
Posted by
Kate
Dated: May 20, 2008 12:34 PM
Strong on staying power, hairspray has been an essential tool of the trade for decades. Here is a round up of the industry's bestsellers.
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Affinage indigo Power Price: £7.75 Call 01794 527111 www.affinage.com |
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Alterna TEN Ultra Fine Brushable Hair Spray Price: £27.75 Call 0845 458 2825 www.alterna4hair.com |
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Aveda air control hair spray Price: £14.50 Call 0870 034 2380 www.aveda.co.uk |
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La Biosthetique Formule Laque Ultra Strong Price: £11.95 Call 01296 611731 www.labiosthetique.com |
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Clynol Delicious boosting hairspray Price: £9.70 Call 01296 314100 www.clynol.com |
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d:fi d:struct firm hold spray Price: £9.95 Call 01282 613413 www.dfihair.com |
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Fudge unleaded skyscraper medium-hold aerosol spray Price: £8.50 Call 01282 683100 www.fudge.com |
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ghd ultimate hairspray Price: £12.95 Call 0845 330 1133 www.ghdhair.com |
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Goldwell Light Kiss Price: £4.30 Call 01323 432100 www.goldwell.com |
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Hempz Firm Hold Shaping Spray Price: £11.95 Call 0800 7816727 www.hempz-europe.net |
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Indola 4+4 Hairspray Price: £2.99 Call 02380 227722 www.salonsupplies.co.uk |
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ISO Daily Finish Firm Hold Spray Price: £8.95 Call 01282 683100 www.isohair.com |
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Joico K-Pak Protective Hair Spray Price: £10.95 Call 01282 683100 www.joico.com |
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Kadus Slalom Constructor Price: £8.50 Call 01264 334466 www.kadus.co.uk |
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Keune Society Extra Forte Hairspray Price: £8.95 Call 08703 504411 www.keune.com |
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KMS california hairstay medium hold spray Price: £12.50 Call 01323 413200 www.kmscalifornia.com |
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label.m Hairspray Price: £9.50 Call 0870 770 8080 www.toniandguy.com |
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mop C-System firm finish hairspray Price: £10.95 Call 01282 613413 www.mophair.com |
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osmo essence Extreme Xfirm glue spray Price: £7.59 Call 0141 814 6577 www.osmoessence.co.uk |
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Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray Price: £9.50 Call 0845 6590012 www.paulmitchell.com |
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Redken quick dry 18 instant finishing spray Price: £9.70 Call 020 8762 4121 www.redken.co.uk |
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Rusk W8less Shaping and Control Hairspray Price: £6.99 Call 08700 500868 www.rusk1.com |
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Sassoon Professional Motion Hold Flexible Hairspray Price: £12.95 Call 01256 490500 www.sassoon.com |
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Schwarzkopf Professional Silhouette pure formula invisible hold Price: £3.30 Call 01296 314000 www.schwarzkopf.co.uk |
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Scruples white tea embrace luxury hold hairspray Price: £7.58 Call 0845 230 9660 www.sdlhair.co.uk |
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Sebastian Professional Shaper Hair Spray Price: £11.50 Call 01256 490500 www.sebastianprofessional.com |
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senscience designer flexible shaping spray Price: £10.95 Call 01282 683100 www.senscience.com |
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TIGI Maxxed-Out Massive Hold Hairspray Price: £10.20 Call 0844 844 0945 www.tigi.co.uk |
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urban:tribe nogravity Price: £8.99 Call 08448 403040 www.z-oneconcept.co.uk |
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Wella Professionals high hair Finishing Spray Price: £9.30 Call 01256 490690 www.wellaprofessionals.co.uk |
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Tags: haircare , Hairspray
Problem Hair and Haircare Solutions
Posted by
Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:56 AM
Whatever the haircare problem, with so many products on the market there’s guaranteed to be an in-salon or take-away treatment to help.
World-renowned trichologist Philip Kingsley sets the record straight on some of the most common problem areas and HJ seeks out a few solutions.
Chemically-Treated Hair | Dry Hair | Greasy Hair | Flaky Scalp |
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Tags: chemically treated hair , hair products , haircare , problem hair
Flaky Scalps and the Haircare Solutions
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Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:39 AM
The Problem: Flaky Scalp
Philip Says:
"Flaky scalps can be complicated because it is incorrectly thought that a flaky scalp is a dry scalp, but flaky scalps are usually oily. Therefore, applying oil is not going to help.
"Treatments for flaky scalps involve applying a cream direct to the scalp. It’s best to use a cream that contains anti-flaking ingredients such as sulphur, salicylic acid and various anti-bacterial ingredients.
"It’s best to apply the cream to dampened hair, massage it into the scalp with a kneading action, then apply steam or infra-red heat for about 15 minutes.
"Following this, hair should be shampooed with a specific anti-flake shampoo and, ideally, finished with an anti-flaking scalp tonic."
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Tags: flaky scalp , hair products , haircare , problem hair
Greasy Hair and the Haircare Solutions
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Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:27 AM
The Problem: Greasy Hair
Philip Says:
"These days, there is really no such thing as greasy hair. The hair gets greasier because it is not washed frequently enough.
"Hair should be shampooed as soon as it appears to be greasy, which may be every day.
"It is a normal scalp metabolic process for the hair follicles to produce oil via their sebaceous glands. Some people, particularly those with fine hair, get oily more quickly and if the hair is plentiful and thick, it may be very time consuming to shampoo every day. This, however, is the best way to treat ‘oily hair’."
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Tags: greasy hair , hair products , haircare , problem hair
Dry Hair and the Haircare Solutions
Posted by
Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:13 AM
The Problem: Dry hair
Philip Says:
"Dry hair is probably the easiest hair condition to treat. It is due to loss of moisture in the hair cells – not lack of oil. Therefore, it is important to re-moisturise the hair with products containing the necessary ingredients.
"Creams which contain a mixture of water and oils that are applied to the hair, massaged in, then steamed to aid penetration, are excellent for dry hair. The time involved in steaming varies depending on the severity of the dryness – the drier the hair, the more time is needed. It is also best to use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner, and a protective leave-in conditioner.
"Contrary to what may be thought, the more frequently the hair is shampooed, the healthier it will be. Finally, avoid hard brushing (dry hair is weaker and breaks more easily), and do not over-dry the hair – stop blow-drying when the hair is just dry."
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Tags: dry hair , hair products , haircare
Summer Haircare Advice and Products
Posted by
Kate
Dated: April 24, 2008 1:02 PM
We all know how harmful the sun’s ultra-violet rays can be to skin, and too much sun exposure can also be extremely damaging to hair.
While it’s tempting for your clients to soak up the sunshine and give their locks a naturally sunkissed look, it can wreak havoc with the structure of their strands. Add salt walter and chlorine to the equation and the problem only intensifies, as top trichologist Philip Kingsley explains…
What effect does sun exposure have on hair?
Exposure to the sun breaks down the protein structure of the hair, dramatically weakening the hair shaft and reducing its elasticity, which means it breaks more easily. The sun’s bleaching effects also roughen the texture of the hair, like a chemical bleach, which can leave it looking dull and lacking shine.
Why is it important to protect hair against the sun?
While our skin turns pink in the sun as a warning sign that we’ve been sunbathing for too long, our hair is dead, so there’s no way of telling that it’s harmed until it’s too late. Even in dreary weather, ultra-violet rays still filter through the clouds, so clients should defend their hair every day. Just as many people choose everyday skin products with a sun protection factor (SPF), now many hair styling products are available with similar protection.
How should clients care for their hair when they’re out in the sun?
In the daytime, it’s important to use styling products that contain UV protection. Then, after a day in the sun, put back into hair the moisture and elasticity that the sun strips out. Clients should rinse their hair thoroughly before delivering extra care with nourishing products.
How can salons increase their average client bills in summer?
Salon owners are missing out if they don’t tap into the extra revenue stream that offering specialist post-holiday treatments can bring to the business. In my trichological clinic in Harrods, London, we get through buckets of my reparative treatments in the autumn, undoing all the damage the sun has caused to my clients' hair all summer.
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Tags: Philip Kingsley , Summer hair care products
The Booming Male Grooming Industry
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 26, 2008 4:04 PM
Recent research shows that in 2006 the men’s grooming market, including toiletries and fragrance, was estimated to be worth £781 million, almost a third bigger than in 2001.
So it’s no coincidence that specific male-only hair and beauty ranges are being launched in the professional and consumer markets. It’s a sector that’s increasing at a healthy rate, but are you catering for the needs of your male clients?
If only 35% of men buy their own grooming products, then who are the remaining 65% of people buying men’s products? Brand manager for TIGI’s new B for Men range, Philip Ivaldi, explains: "Our research reveals that women often buy hair products for their men while purchasing their own."
So if you aren’t already stocking a male-exclusive product range, then ask yourself why. The figures show that the market is booming, and unlike women, men are notoriously loyal to brands – once you have their custom, you’re likely to keep it for life.
If you want to stay one step ahead, then having a male-only retail zone is a savvy move. Here’s a selection of some of the professional male grooming ranges available:
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