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16 PARTY OF FIVE

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18 DANIEL GRANGER

CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE DAVID HAMMOND

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER JOANNA ANDERSEN

PUBLISHER CATHERINE HANDCOCK

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THE BARBERSHOP GROUP TELLS US HOW NOT TO BUILD A SALON

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INDUSTRIAL AND NORDIC

DESIGNS OF DREAMS

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“More salons are striving for that ‘special destination’ feeling in their interiors,” says Albert Ewan of Albert Ewan Design. “We want to show clients that they are special to us.” Create this magical feeling with furniture company Cindarella’s new Mademoiselle range – it’s what fairytales are made of.

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OLD-SCHOOL COOL

“Vintage is all the rage – this can be aged hardwood floors, bare brick walls or simply more retro elements in the furniture,” says Sarah Dade, Salon Ambience UK manager.

Upholstered furniture, such as The Form Desk, from Salon Ambience can be personalised with Sky Colours, funky shades that add a pop of colour.

TAKE ME HOME

“The inspiration for the new Daniel Galvin salon in the Body Studio in Selfridges London came from a New York apartment,” says Takara Belmont’s Andre Dupratt. “They designed a cosy environment using materials such as brass and ceramics.” Make your salon a home from home, with Takara Belmont’s stylish Halo collection.

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The collection draws inspiration from forms found in nature, particularly those that come from the sea, evoking antiquity at the same time a trace of the future, thus the name.The aim is to create pure and sensual forms and surfaces that radiate emotional appeal. Each object is designed with the language of organic shapes enveloped in synthetic materials, transformed from solid to liquid and back again. The key is to achieve an enduring design, by creating the object as a symbol to communicate a strong image, that evokes a physical memory that goes beyond fashion and trend.

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YOUR SALON BLUEPRINT

A NEW SALON IS A BLANK CANVAS – GREAT IN THEORY BUT SOMETIMES OVERWHELMING IN PRACTICE. THAT’S WHY WE’VE CALLED IN THE EXPERTS You’ve got the keys and now you just want to open your salon and get going... but patience is a virtue and a successful start means lots and lots of planning. “Start by setting a budget, then make a timeline and work backwards from the provisional opening date to plan everything that needs to be done,” advises Ian Rarity, equipment specialist at Salon Services UK & Ireland. Ian recommends a soft opening first to give you and your staff time to learn and train together before a full launch a week or so later. “This also affords you a bit of flexibility on opening if there are any unforeseen hold-ups,” he adds.

“Of course it’s imperative to know how much you want to spend and where you’d like the majority of your interior design investment to go, whether that’s on salon furniture or decoration,” says Danielle Jones, marketing director for Salons Direct. “Think about where your salon is positioned and the kind of clientele you are likely to attract.”

Maletti UK national account manager Elena Megiloli advises leasing your salon furniture rather than purchasing it, while Stephen Ewings, designer at Aston & Fincher, suggests that you physically ‘walk the space’ of your salon.

“This should give you a sense of what your clients experience at each stage of the salon visit,” he says. “Note down all of the elements you are not happy with and need to be rectified.”

Understanding client experience is vital and is a key part of L’Oréal Professionnel’s collaboration with Maletti, Salon Emotion. This outlines the seven key moments of the customer’s journey; salon window, reception, consultation, back bar, client service, home care and checkout. Be sure to consider all these elements when laying out your salon.

In terms of cost, Albert Ewan, founder of Albert Ewan Design, suggests that shopfitting costs £700 to £1,000 per square metre, but a small fit could be as little as £3,000 in total, says Sarah Dade, UK manager for Salon Ambience.

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A warm reception

The reception is often the focal point for ma ny salons, so make sure you r reception area is “attractive and eye-catch ing”, advises Salon Ambience’s Sarah. “An impactful reception des k and a stylish waiting are a invites passers-by int o a friendly, relaxing enviro nment.”

However, Aston & Fin cher’s Stephen has see n the trend going the oth er way, with a reduction in desk sizes. “More salon s are using the reception for multiple purposes , such as retail/consulta tion zones or social spaces where coffee can be ser ved.

The desk in this scena rio needs to be smalle r, opening up the space and creating more of a buzz.”

Let there be light

“The best salons don’t rely on one source of light,” says Maletti’s Elena. She suggests that daylight is best as it’s “great for colour and it’s free”, but it’s also unreliable so you need back-up sources. “Shadows are the bane of a hairdresser’s life and if you have strong lighting from one source, you will get shadows. This is why it’s best to have a mix of natural, down and up lights.” Elena also suggests considering illuminated styling units as these create a “soft overall light”.

Low wattage bulbs may be expensive initially, “but in the long run they will be environmentally friendly and save you money”, she adds.

For the same reason, Albert Ewan suggests an LED lighting scheme as, though they are generally more expensive, they “use much less power so will make a huge saving in the long term”.

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“Ensure you have enough space for product storage, coats, gowns and hair bins,” advises Aston & Fincher’s Stephen Ewings.

DON’T FORGET THE SOCKETS! “As a rule of thumb, each working station needs two sockets,” advises Maletti’s Elena. “Many styling units now come with integral sockets.

These are particularly useful and make life easier.”

Albert Ewan also suggests including USB charging points in the waiting and styling areas so clients can charge their phones.

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Echoes is the newest salon interiors collection from Italian furniture icon, Gamma & Bross.

This breathtaking range draws inspiration from forms found in nature, particularly the sea.

It’s available at Aston & Fincher, and one of our favourites includes the Pearl Styling Chair, available with white or black gloss external frame with more than 20 seat colours.

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AT THE APOLLO Takara Belmont has set the standard for barbering chairs and the brand has raised the stakes again with the Apollo 2 Icon.

Featuring quilted upholstery with diamond-stitching, the new Apollo 2 Icon has been elegantly restyled, while retaining timeless features, such as the integrated ashtray and shaving bowl. Choose from a traditional hydraulic base or the new MTR2 motorised base.

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ITALIAN FLAIR Make like an Italian and inject a bit of style into your salon with the Mimi hydraulic styling chair and Marie reception desk, both by Maletti. The elegant styling chair features quilted upholstery and a hydraulic Opera chrome base, while the Marie reception desk, with chrome Queen Anne legs, back-lit laser etched glass front panel and keyboard shelf, will make heads turn for all the right reasons.

PRICE: Mimi chair from £990 plus VAT; Marie desk £4,944 plus VAT 020 3207 2032 maletti.co.uk

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Not ^ HOW TO BUILD A SALON

BARBERSHOP GROUP RUFFIANS HAS JUST UNVEILED ITS LATEST SHOP IN LONDON’S SHOREDITCH. CO-FOUNDER ANDREW CANNON SHARES THE BUILDING LESSONS HE’S LEARNED SINCE STARTING OUT

Don't blow it with your electrical contractor

When we launched in Edinburgh we had no experience of shop fitters. For the most part they were excellent. However, they did make an error in the electrics and overloaded the lighting circuit.

Two days before our launch we put in our Edison Globe filament lights and pressed the switch with the excitement of a small child turning on the Christmas tree lights… but all 10 bulbs blew immediately in a power surge, and at £20 a bulb it was costly!

Air con and listed buildings do not go together

In Edinburgh our store is a listed building and therefore the council would not let us put our air conditioning units on the outside of the property. They said that they needed to be in our stairwell that leads from our ground floor to basement, and to be vented to the outside. Sadly, what we didn’t realise is that our units are so powerful that when we have them on full heat in the store it creates a freezer in the stairwell, and when it’s on full cold in the store, it turns the stairwell into a sauna. In our first winter, when the condenser units were left on overnight, we came in to find that the pipes leading to the condenser had frozen and burst, causing a river to flow down the stairs! This river had iced over by the time we got in that morning and so the stairs were a death trap – what a nightmare!

Don't wing it with the floor

In our Covent Garden store, we pulled out the horrible retail floor tiles during our fit out to reveal the original 19th century floorboards. We loved the look of them and decided to keep them, so tidied them up. They look great but are not very practical – the hair goes down all the cracks and we can’t clean it all out. This wasn’t really a problem until the summer when all of a sudden we had a moth infestation – hundreds of the little blighters materialised overnight! We had to call in pest experts who told us that they had been feeding on the keratin in the hair under the floorboards and then, when the temperature warmed up, they all hatched at once and out they came! We had to fumigate the whole store to get rid of them.

Expect the unexpected

There’s always something you can’t account for, like the day a rat ran into our Covent Garden store. We saw it bolt in through the open door and scurry behind our floor-to-ceiling mirror. Much poking and nudging with umbrellas later, we managed to catch it in a cardboard box. We then made the error of opening the box to have a look at it – only for it to make a huge jump for freedom again, much to all of our terror!

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Hensmans Bar

They don’t do things by half at Northampton salon Hensmans.

It’s had a complete refit and redesign to transform the look, feel and experience for the Hensmans client and for its stylists.

Taking inspiration from a famous Georgian house in the town – 78 The Derngate, which was remodelled in 1916 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – the salon was refitted with an Art Deco, boutique hotel in mind. But the key element is the introduction of five distinct areas.

HensMANS, situated right behind reception, is a ‘man cave’ with its own waiting room, backwash and styling stations. Being upstairs by the entrance of the salon means it’s much more accessible for the gents to walk in off the street for their appointment.

Then you have the Hensmans Styling Lounge, with quiet backwash areas for relaxing, and the Hensmans Bar, a central hub to

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the upstairs area serving coffee, beer, wine and Jack Daniels!

The Hensmans Colour Lounge is a calming environment tucked away downstairs, with an individual area dedicated to in-depth colour consultations. The focus on lighting and décor with a touch of luxe in the colour lounge makes an ideal space for clients to relax while their colour develops. It also features a light-up colour mixing bar, a pick ‘n’ mix sweetie bar and a granite table with comfy chairs to relax away from the mirrors or even catch up with work.

The Hensmans Beauty and Wellbeing area offers the ultimate pampering session, with everything from manicures to massages and make-up. Then for the stylists – let’s call it the secret sixth zone!

– you have the Hensmans Academy; a City & Guilds accredited centre where students complete all training within a salon environment.

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ST AR THE WINNER OF THE 2016 MOST WANTED BEST NEW SALON AWARD, DANIEL GRANGER REVEALS HOW HE MADE HIS OWN LUCK AND CREATED A STUNNING NEW SALON

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ou’d need a good imagination to see an old casino in Northampton as anything other than a run-down gambling haunt, but imagination is something Daniel Granger has no shortage of.

“The lease on my first salon was coming to an end, so I had the perfect opportunity to invest in a property in the hive of regeneration in Northampton town centre. I found this old casino, and the original décor was awful – with neon lights and old-fashioned carpets it looked like a ’70s porn film set!” says Daniel. “But I knew it had potential. With two huge floors and a whole extra space hidden under a hatch, I wondered if it was more than I could handle, but the excitement completely outweighed this feeling.”

“It was a bigger job then we ever thought it would be because we had to create an empty shell before we could begin to create the perfect environment. Ceilings came down, carpets came up and every wall had to be rebuilt.”

Daniel often had to roll up his sleeves. “I had ideas in my head about what I wanted and if I couldn’t find it I made it,” he says.

“This wasn’t exactly the cheapest or easiest option, but it meant I got exactly what I wanted, in terms of the function and the look.

I combined design with practicality and learned a lot from the things I missed or wish I had in my last salon – even down to the towel and foil bins!”

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Each of Daniel’s clients were asked to sign a penny that was then attached onto the new coffee bar, which is the only clue to the building’s past life as a casino.

“They were all adding their penny’s worth when I was going through the process of building the salon, so I thought I might as well make that a feature!”

The results are reminiscent of a modern art gallery with high ceilings, reclaimed wood and concrete walls. And it’s perfect for Daniel to showcase his own artwork.

“I wanted staff and clients to feel instantly inspired, and I also knew I wanted to have an open space which I could use as a training academy or stage platform in future,” he explains. “We now have moveable stations, a stage area, a seating area for 70 people, and a prep room.”

Every single item of furniture works hard for its place in the salon. For example, there’s the huge unit that screens off the backwash area from the rest of the salon, creating a private area for relaxation – and it’s also full of products, meaning that the salon has increased its retail 200 per cent with the new layout. Clients recline at the backwash and look up at the ranges of products on offer while they are pampered.

Then there are the three antique pianos reworked to create a bespoke colour bar. “Each of the pianos has a story behind it – their old owners have come to visit them, and I’ve lit them up so it’s like a little museum,” he says. “I also added wheels to them so that they can also be pushed back when we are hosting events. And my reception desk was made from my old dining table! I sawed it into shape then stacked it up, and the metal shelf is for clients to put their bag on while they pay.”

But even though Daniel’s salon is very much designed with the client in mind, that doesn’t mean that there’s no room for a touch of himself in the decor – in fact it’s a useful way to stay motivated. “I got some artwork designed for one of the walls that was personal to me, depicting my fears and dreams. It helps to always remind me where I’ve been and where I’m going next.”

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THE FIRST TIME

THOMAS TEMPERLEY AND LOUISE CHRYSTAL OPENED THEIR FIRST SALON, SAINT, ONLY A FEW MONTHS AGO – THEY TALK US THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE 22 | S P A C E

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hen Louise Chrystal and Thomas Temperley (pictured above) decided to join forces and open their first salon – Saint – in Glasgow in October last year, they had a very clear idea of how it needed to reflect the concept behind the brand.

Thomas and Louise met as L’Oréal Professionnel ID Artists and enjoy a busy schedule of session work, as well as salon clients.

Their plan was to offer like-minded creatives a base and a salon team to be a part of, while still building session work.

“Saint is pro-individuality for both the client and stylist, dedicated to providing a hub for collaboration and allow stylists the opportunity to grow as artists, without the usual salon constraints,” explains Louise. “Put simply, we want to work with people who are constantly working on personal projects who push themselves creatively.”

The duo felt that managing the project themselves was best, as they had such particular ideas on how they wanted things done. “We had a really tight timeframe of six weeks and a limited budget, so there was no room for procrastination!” she says. “A real headache for us was securing funding from the bank. We signed the lease for the premises with no confirmed funding, which was extremely stressful!”

“The initial idea for the design of the salon came from retail interiors we liked,” says Thomas, pointing to giants like Starbucks and All Saints, and smaller bars such as Edinburgh’s Boozy Cow. “They have industrial fixtures and fittings but the space still feels light and spacious, and we wanted to emulate that.”

The duo wanted to use materials such as wood, steel, ceramic and upcycled furniture as much as possible. “We used mirrors to balance out these weighty materials, opting for large sizes and embedding one along the wood-clad wall to really open up the space and reflect light,” says Thomas. “We used concealed lighting along this mirror to fully illuminate the space and make it functional for both hair stylists and make-up artists.”

The use of different materials in specific areas helps to subtly zone the salon. Wood along the make-up/blow-dry bar, ceramic tiles in the wet areas, and mirrors with conduit lighting at the hair stations all create an individual feel.

Lighting was paramount. “We wanted to increase the light so we opted for exposed conduit and wall lights and ceiling pendant lights with industrial shades to give a loft apartment vibe,” says Thomas. “At the backwash area we used vintage style bulbs for a subdued light and as a design feature. I think we have managed to create a space with a comfortable and contemporary feel.”

“Our advice to others launching a salon would be to research and employ the best surveyor, accountant and lawyer that you can afford to act on your behalf,” adds Louise. Wise words for any first timer.

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Matthew Curtis at The Rosewood London

Sometimes, more is more. Just take a look at Matthew Curtis’s space in the hotel, Rosewood London. With a standalone salon in Stratford-upon-Avon and a salon and spa in Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire, Matthew was keen to find a London home to also satisfy his clients in the capital. The salon takes inspiration from The Orient Express and the decadence of high-class living but with a modern twist. “We’ve actually designed the salon to resemble the interior of an old steam train carriage, complete with brass luggage racks and leather upholstery,” says Matthew. “We want clients to feel that when they step through the doors of the salon they’re embarking on a journey away from everyday life to somewhere much more opulent and luxurious. We also wanted the salon to complement Rosewood London’s beautiful design, and to sit comfortably in the luxurious environment of Sense spa.” Yes, it’s decadent, but it’s also practical – the luggage racks provide a clever storage solution that is necessary in such an intimate space, and one of the vintage travel trunks is used as a colour bar. We’re totally on board…

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“This is a LOCAL SHOP for LOCAL PEOPLE” STUCK FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? TAKE A LOOK AROUND YOUR TOWN AND PEEK INTO THE PAST OF YOUR BUILDING – WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND

Pieces of eight

Down in nautical Portsmouth you’ll find The Barbership, a grooming cove that’s “inspired by the sea and our city’s seafaring history, with a pirate twist”.

Ooh arrgh! By meticulously aging the decor, Tony Wood and his rum band of barbers created a distinctive maritime edge. There’s a washbasin built into a barrel with a skull peeking out from below the glass, shelves stacked high with sunbleached rum bottles and all manner of barbering and pirate related antiquities and trinkets to bring this vision to life.

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Bank on it

Derbyshire-based Sally Montague’s six salons all have different interiors influenced by the history of the buildings and their location. The team often uses reclaimed materials from local businesses and clients love to know the story behind each piece.

At the newly extended Duffield salon, they installed deed boxes painted with noted local names from a private bank that was closing – the boxes have been built into the stations and waiting tables and have become a fantastic talking point.

Shorn the sheep

Phil Smith’s salon, Smith England, is attached to Salisbury Cathedral in a 15th century building that was formerly a wool shop. How has the salon celebrated this unique heritage? Say hello to the ram above the door. “It was vital that we protected the integrity of the building and our surroundings, so we incorporated the ram into the salon branding,” explains Phil.

It’s a gem

What is it about barbers, eh? They can always get away with being that bit cheekier. Take Barberology as an example.

Its shop in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter was once was a factory and founder Adam Gore has kept the solid 8ft vault door.

However, in its previous incarnation the shop was actually a brothel, which is alluded to with a wink in some of the signage. There’s a joke about doors, shops and knocking in there somewhere…

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CHRISTOPHE ROBIN SALON & BOUTIQUE, PARIS, FRANCE

A Parisian favourite, Christophe Robin’s newest location is also a gem. One would not be surprised if Venus herself stepped forth from that enormous shell. This is Monsieur Robin’s first standalone salon and boutique, after occupying a trés exclusive suite at Le Meurice hotel.

Guests are given Technicolor silk robes to wear while enjoying the aroma of Maison Francis Kurkdjian candles (Christophe will be launching his own soon, of course).

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COMME NANA, SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Comme Nana is a haven of neutraltoned tranquillity, studded with some techno-luxe touches that give a nod to the city’s status as a digital design superpower. Case in point: the salon’s waiting area. Bright outdoor seating and wooden decking provide a quirky alfresco feel – a place for clients to enjoy a coffee or juice, while a stunning digitalised “colour wall” pulses with soft patterns of light, inspiring clients with new possibilities for their hair. Designed by a trio of Korean talents, Jong Min Kim, Sung Hoon Kim and Min Soo Lee (they undertake one project per year together), it’s no wonder this salon is attracting all the right people…

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ROYALS HAIR, HORNSBY, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

This branch of the salon group is a little bit different. It has an urban feel thanks to its use of concrete and there are authentic lanterns and grills, imported from the bazaars of Marrakech. The jewel in the crown is a stunning mural created by local artist, Jamie Preisz.

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MONI, FERRARA, ITALY

This isn’t simply a place to get your hair cut but a true ‘salon spa’. Recently opened in the beautiful area of Ferrara in Italy, it’s an incredible example of the synergy that can exist between luxury and practicality. Designed by Roberto Blanzieri, this Italian feast features the Salon Ambience Camille and Flute styling chairs and Gravity shampoo units in a fresh-as-snow calming white interior that envelops guests as soon as they enter.

CHAPS & CO, DUBAI, UAE

The salon name is, quite literally, a work of art – illuminated by individual bulbs in an iron shelling for absolute stand out – and the expertly arranged cut throat razors that line the walls illustrate how skilful the team is with their blades. This place is modern luxury incarnate, with classic Takara Belmont chairs to relax in while clients enjoy the sharpest of shaves.

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Ken Picton

Beauty is within

With more hair salons offering additional beauty services to boost revenue and keep clients in the chair longer, some are really going to town shouting about the beauty brands they’re delivering. A brilliant example is the new look Ken Picton Salon in Cardiff Bay, a 6,500ft supersalon that is a truly holistic beauty destination.

Anyone going for a blow dry won’t be able to miss the nails and beauty services on offer…

ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS Austen Thomson

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AN EYE-CATCHING FINAL TOUCH CAN REALLY SET OFF AN INTERIOR. HERE ARE A FEW WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE

Austen Thomson in Edinburgh has a bespoke lighting track system both in and out of the salon, and can be adjusted to suit the weather outside. The salon has large, Georgian windows, so daylight plays an important part, but brightness in the Scottish capital is changeable. The outside track features multicoloured LEDs, which create a real impact in the evening on the busy city centre crossroad.

Bad Apple

Everything is illuminated

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And now for something completely different…

Live True

Keith Rosenberg, of Bright White Room, brought the McCann Styling Chair to the UK. Clients sit in an upright position, with their head in line with the edge of the chair, so stylists can cut fringes and cross graduation while standing directly in front.

Bright, thought-provoking artworks give your interiors a sense of individuality and your clients something to talk about. Valery Platitsa called in David Speed, founder of Grafitti Life, to give a bold, brilliant look to Brixton’s Live True salon.

Banksy, eat your heart out!

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The art of getting by

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IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE

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Salons are busier than ever with balayage, so get this little gizmo onto the floor to make your life a bit easier.

ProCare’s Cling Free Balayage Film, with the Speedwrap 300 Dispenser, is perfect for all freehand techniques.

It can be folded, wrapped, used to separate or create blocks, and won’t tangle, scrunch or cling while you work. Just press the lid down to trim the film. Easy!

Want to know more? Call 0117 965 0616 hairfoil.com

INTO THE BLUE

A hardy perennial in salons across the land, be sure you have a classic jar of Barbicide from Renscene sitting on a shelf to easily disinfect your salon tools in between clients.

There’s a no rust guarantee, and it won’t impair your blades one iota.

Want to know more?

Call 0116 260 1144 hairproducts.co.uk

AS THE WORLD TURNS…

Shout out about your barbering prowess with a barber’s pole, one of those classic visual shorthands that can be so beneficial for your business. British, handmade and bespoke, Barbers Pole have a veritable wealth of choices – colours, revolving options – and lots of other salon essentials to boot. Take a look and think about lighting up your salon a little bit more!

Want to know more? Call 0121 744 3224 barberspole.com

BACK TO BLACK

Do your white towels show up all your salon’s sins?

Then why not consider the dashing new Waffle Black hair towel from Scrummi. Perfect for colouring, the thick and absorbent eco-friendly towel is made from natural fibres sourced from sustainably managed forests. Super soft, bleach free and biodegradable, they are easily recycled or composted after you’re finished!

Want to know more? Call 01732 617610 scrummi.com

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