SalonNV Issue 5

I nspi ri ng Scottish salon success

Issue 5. November/December 2015.

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WELCOME W

hat a busy last month it has been. The SalonNV team headed down on 10th October for the annual hair event of the year - Salon International where we met some of our fabulous clients and spent some time with our friends in the industry.

We interviewed Gianni Scumaci and Jamie Stevens (page 42 & 43) both lovely guys and very inspiring.

We were also delighted to attend the Fellowship’s e v e n t i n Ed i n b u r g h on Monday the 2nd of November where we met Erroll Douglas, Current president Bruno Marc as well as watch some of Scotland’s best talent take to the stage. (See page 5).

We bring some French flavour this month with the amazing L'Oréal Global Ambasador Chritophe Gaillet who has long been one of our Avant Garde hero’s (page 10).

With less than 6 weeks to go until Christmas - the busiest time of the salons calendar, we have uncovered some of the best gift ideas in our feature on (page 24). It’s never too early to start

your Christmas shopping, so we hope this inspires you before the madness begins.

We interviewed the super talented Sarah Hill to hear about her new makeup launch (page 46).

As always, we want to know what you think too, tweet us at @SalonNVMagazine and tell us your favourites or what you would like to see in future editions.

Finally we want to thank all our advertisers for their support and wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas & magical New Year.

We wouldn’t be where we are without you.

TeamNV look forward to sharing 2016 with you all.

Enjoy, Joanne JOANNE REID | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF /SalonNVMagazine

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I n s p i r i n g S c ot t i s h s a lo n s u c c e s s Founders Joanne Reid & Andrew Brewster | Sales Manager Jenna McIntosh | Editor-in-chief Joanne Reid | Sub Editor Laura Boyd | Sales Marc Ross Design & Marketing PrintNV | Design Support Ross Stewart | Sales & Marketing Support Connie Neil | Cover Image Christophe Gaillet Pictures Shutterstock, Terry Boyd, Mark Shirley, Brian Anderson, Brian Hayes, Vanessa Stirling-Hunter | Thanks Mr Haircare - Emil McMahon, Christophe Gaillet, Sara Hill, Laurence Reid, William Howarth, Caroline Sanderson, Alison Jameson Consultants, Essence PR, Seven Publicity, Vivid PR, M&C Saatchi PR, Pickle PR, Fellowship for British Hairdressing, National Hairdressers Federation, Hermanas Hair and Beauty, Neil Barton, Suzie McGill, Philip Bell, Anthony John, Gianni Scumaci, Jamie Stevens, Dr Nestor, Salon Genius, Liz McKeon, Larry the Barber Man, Steven Gunnip – Salon Evolution, Salon Guru, Pamela Docherty & Jennifer Peffer - Asteria Bridal, Nadia Arain, Larry The Barber Man, Rebel Rebel, Erica Douglas, Dr Rita Ahmad, Shortcuts, Natalie Roche, Daniel Davies, Benjamin Shipman, Pamela Morton, Jay Hutton, Oli Espley, Gemma Willock-Smith.

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News

Features

INDUSTRY NEWS

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10 CHRISTOPHE GAILLET

SCOTTISH NEWS

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24 FESTIVE GIFT GUIDE

Products EDITOR'S CHOICE 14 HAIR 16 SKIN & MAKEUP 17 HAIR EXTENSIONS 18 NAILS, HANDS & FEET 20 BODY, TANNING & WAXING 21 DETOX, WELLBEING & 22 AESTHETIC BEAUTY MALE GROOMING 63

Business ALL THAT GLITTERS: 46 SARA HILL MR HAIRCARE 48 WHICH PHASE IS 49 YOUR BUSINESS IN? RADICAL APPROACH SET TO 50 ALTER CLIENT BEHAVIOUR NEVER TOO EARLY 51 FOR CHRISTMAS! STAFF CHANGES & SOLUTIONS 52 HITTING THE ROAD 54

28 THE COLOURFUL LIFE OF JACK HOWARD 30 IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR… IN THE SALON! 36 THE CREATIVE BEAUTY GROUP 38 SALON INTERNATIONAL 42 GIANNI SCUMACI 43 JAMIE STEVENS 44 ’TIS THE SEASON TO LOOK FABULOUS WITH DR NESTOR 56 WINTER WEDDINGS 59 SALON OF THE MONTH: HERMANAS HAIR & BEAUTY 62 MALE GROOMING 64 TOP TIPS ON POWERING FOREIGN ELECTRICAL BARBERING TOOLS 66 GEMMA WILLOCK-SMITH 68 THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HAIR EXTENSIONS AFTERCARE 70 WILLIAM HOWARTH 74 TRAINING 78 TUTORIAL: BRAIDED UPDO

CONTENTS ISSUE 5 | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2015

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Scottish News

Fellowship Fringe

The date for the next Fellowship of British Hairdressers event in Scotland has already been set following the hugely successful sell-out show that took place in Edinburgh earlier this month.

Tickets to see Akin Konizi and Errol Douglas join some of Scotland’s most respected hairdressers on stage in Edinburgh sold out within days of tickets going on sale, making it the Fellowship’s most successful event ever in Scotland.

Even though the venue extended numbers, there was still a waiting list of nearly 40 disappointed hairdressers who were unable to get tickets.

Compered by the Fellowship’s chancellor, Karine Jackson, the Fellowship Fringe was as slick and exciting as any of the London shows, and featured some amazing talent.

More than 120 hairdressers from all over the country crammed into the capital’s Voodoo Rooms to watch Colin McAndrew from Medusa, Leslie Hunter from Frances Hunter, Gillian Stolley from Toni & Guy and barber Alan Findlay from Rebel Rebel to present their work alongside BHA finalists Errol and Akin.

Colin, fresh from his trip as ambassador to Vietnam, got festive, using Christmas baubles to show how a bit of innovative thinking makes it simple to achieve radical shapes.

‘I rejoined the Fellowship only last year when I witnessed its new push to extend beyond London,’ revealed Colin. ‘I think these are exciting times for the Fellowship and for Scottish hairdressing.’

Leslie, who presented alongside Akin, gave the packed audience a sneak preview of her most recent collection, one that has won her a coveted place in the BHA finals.

‘It was a little intimidating sharing the stage with Akin, but where else could we do something like this except within the Fellowship,’ said Leslie, who revealed she’d been a member of the organisation for decades. ‘Membership of the Fellowship provides a unique and hugely valuable opportunity to share and learn.’

Alan brought a new perspective, showing how barbers are crashing through preconceived attitudes about their craft, creating exciting colour and successful businesses, while Gillian homed in on the skills required for the fast pace of catwalk styling at events like London Fashion Week.

Midway through the excitement Karine dropped the pace a little to bring on Fellowship president Bruno Marc, to share something of his journey from hairdresser to multiple award winner and respected figure in the industry. She also urged the audience to save 7th March 2016 and to book early to be part of the Fellowship’s next sojourn north.

SCOTTISH NEWS

Hair Club Live The fastest growing online community for hairdressers, Hair Club Live, dipped its toe into the maelstrom of Scottish hairdressing this autumn with its inaugural #OpenChairNight north of the border in Edinburgh. Nearly 200 hairdressers crowded into the vaults of Cabaret Voltaire to watch 22 stylists perform against the clock, with bright traffic lights counting down the 10 minutes each has to present their work on stage. Top names such as Sophie Laidlaw, ghd art team member and owner of Livingston-based Wonderland, and Jason Miller of Edinburgh’s Charlie Miller clan rubbed shoulders with young hairdressers, some of whom have yet to qualify.

‘It was an amazing experience,’ said Peter Mellon, senior stylist at five-strong Edinburgh group Medusa and recent Scottish finalist at Wella’s TrendVision in London. ‘It’s tense, finishing off your look as the light changes from green through to red. All you can hear are the shouts of support.’

Hair Club Live is a free community

for hairdressers and anyone working in hairdressing, where they can create their own profile and start talking and sharing with others in the industry. Its first #OpenChairNight tour took place in spring earlier this year, taking in London, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham and Southampton.

Demand from Scottish members ensured that its second tour included a spot in the north.

‘We had 23 presenters on stage and about 200 people in the room in total, which is amazing for our first event,’ said Nicky Pope, one of partners alongside founder Dominic LeHane, a Northampton salon owner. ‘We try to keep it really low cost so anyone can have 10 minutes in the chair – the idea is you grab a friend rather than pay for a professional model.

There’s no need to ask your salon or manager for funds – anyone can do it at any age and stage of their career.’

She added: ‘We’ll definitely come back as Sunday was so popular.’

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Scottish News

Wella done Colin!

When Medusa owner Colin McAndrew returned from two weeks as a UNICEF ambassador in Vietnam earlier this autumn, he felt as if he’d been turned to stone. But his team and the clients across his five-strong salon group were buzzing with the news.

‘Before I went I thought I’d find it highly emotional, but when I was there I just got on with it. It was full-on and demanding. When I got back I didn’t feel elated or fulfilled by the experience.

For about 10 days I felt nothing. Only when one of my team suggested it had affected me more than I realised did it really hit home. It was as if I was shell-shocked,’ says Colin, who spent 11 days training 25 young people from the poverty-stricken slums of Ho Chi Minh City. ‘Now I can’t stop talking about it.’

Nor can the team, which means Medusa’s clients are hearing all about the altruism of their boss and that means brownie points for him and the business. It’s also got the Medusa name in the Scotsman and Evening News newspapers and a slot on primetime STV. ‘Going off to Vietnam was exceptional, and has led to a lot of positive attention, but I really think charity work helps the business. Even something as simple as cutting hair to raise money creates immense goodwill among the team and clients. They can be proud of themselves for their involvement,’ adds Colin. ‘However, it does have to be done for the right reasons. It can’t just be a marketing exercise.’

The only Scottish hairdresser and one of just two from the UK on the programme, Colin gave up his summer holiday to go Vietnam as part of Making Waves, a long-term partnership between haircare manufacturer Wella and children’s charity UNICEF. The programme aims to transform the lives of vulnerable young people through hairdressing training, mentoring and life skills education.

Since its launch in 2010, the partnership has

empowered more than 31,000 young people in Brazil and Romania by taking top hairdressers to impoverished areas to provide expert tuition.

This year the programme launched into Vietnam, with seven highly respected hairdressers from six countries, including Colin from Scotland, chosen to mentor 25 young people from vulnerable groups – such as working adolescents, orphans, children from very poor families and those at risk of abuse, neglect or violence.

‘These are kids that without Making Waves would have no future; no chance of a job, let alone a career, and no chance of ever living anywhere except the slums of Ho Chi Minh City,’ adds Colin.

‘We went there to give them hope by training them to be hairdressers. It was very rudimentary; we only had two weeks but covered basic hairdressing skills, including cutting, highlighting and client care. And we talked about our own experiences to inspire them further.

‘Their intensity and determination to learn were breathtaking.

Every morning they returned with the same enthusiasm, getting up close to watch intently as I styled the hair.’

Colin was also singled out from the seven mentors to help train the Vietnamese teachers at the hair school where the students will continue their education for a further four months until they are qualified. They asked him to show how to do a Victoria Beckham bob, and he did.

‘Even in the slums of Vietnam, they know what her latest look is,’ he laughs.

It wasn’t the first time Colin has been in the emotionally draining position of working with vulnerable youngsters. He went to Romania on his own volition to work with youngsters in the orphanages and he currently mentors a disadvantaged 16-year-old in Edinburgh.

An innovative coaching system and range of wet line products and treatments lands in Scotland Following a successful start in England, unique salon concept and professional product brand, I.C.O.N. has landed in the heart of Scotland.

Bringing a new form of salon partnership to the thriving Scottish salon scene, I.C.O.N. has launched offering a diverse range of professional products and a unique, in-depth coaching system proven to significantly increase salon turnover.

Working in partnership with selected salons, I.C.O.N. provides a bespoke coaching system to salon teams that is focused on tailored training to maximise treatments as a service and addon opportunities without using forced sales techniques.

In addition to the in salon training programme set over a three-month period, I.C.O.N. also 6 | SalonNV Magazine

boasts a comprehensive portfolio of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, colours and styling products to help stylists provide value to the client with ease, targeting their specific hair type requirements.

Louise Jenkins, National Master Trainer at I.C.O.N., said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the response we’ve had in Scotland so far. We’ve already launched I.C.O.N. Concept Salons, which we are currently working with and feedback from other salons on our retail range has been fantastic. We’re looking forward to seeing where the next few months takes us.”

To find out more about I.C.O.N., or to become an I.C.O.N. Concept Salon, contact I.C.O.N. Salon Support on 0113 278 1292 or visit www. icon-concept.co.uk

My Hair Guru Director Donna Gunn picks up 1st, 2nd & 3rd place at Scottish Open & National Championships 2015

Monday 26th October marked the 2015 ‘Scottish Open & National Championships’ at the Glynhill Hotel, Glasgow. Donna Gunn (Director of ‘My Hair Guru’ hair & beauty salon in Paisley) managed to scoop FIVE awards on the night.

Hairdressers and barbers across Scotland entered the competition to showcase their skills. The competition had 12 categories which put fully qualified hairdressers into the spotlight to test their creative abilities and see how they worked under pressure.

AWARD WINS ON THE NIGHT 1st Place WINNER - SCOTTISH NATIONAL LADIES CHAMPION 2015 AWARD 1st Place WINNER - Colour Creation (pictured right) Category Challenge: Competitors were asked to present their male or female model from any of the day’s competitions.

2nd Place - Ladies Fashion Look Category Challenge: To produce an ‘on trend’ consumer fashion look (cut and finish). 2nd Place – Glamorous Night On The Town Category Challenge: Judges were looking for artistic and creative work.

3rd Place - Beautiful Bride Category Challenge: To produce a hairstyle suitable for the bride on her big day.

Donna Said, “I am ecstatic to have won this award for such a prestigious competition for the second time in my hairdressing career. The NHF is the governing body in hairdressing, and it means so much to be recognised for the standard, skill and craftsmanship of my work!”

“It drives me to grow my skill set and improve year on year whilst working to increase industry standards and promote hairdressing as a career. I’m passionate about hairdressing and continuously educate my team to pass on these standards to the next generation of young hairdressers.”

“I'm excited for the future and can't wait to develop my creativity further by entering more competitions and deliver more education this year."

Scottish News

NHF celebrates Scottish hairdressing with its ‘Pride of Scotland’ championships Hairdressers and barbers from across Scotland are celebrating being crowned ‘The Pride of Scotland’ at this year’s NHF Scottish Open & National Championships.

The championships are run by the NHF’s Scotland regions and celebrate the talent and creativity of up-and-coming trainees as well as more experienced salon stylists and barbers.

The year’s championships saw salons and colleges competing across 11 fiercely fought categories.

NHF president Paul Curry said:

This year’s ‘Pride of Scotland’ Open & National Championships has been an intense, passionate demonstration of the skills and artistry of Scottish hairdressing and barbering.

My heartfelt congratulations to all this year’s winners – the standard was breath-taking, and showcases the sheer depth of talent within Scottish hairdressing. Well done to everyone.”

This championships were open to salons outside Scotland as well as from Scotland, for a full list of the winners please visit www.nhf.info

George Clooney, Buzz Aldrin… Élan Hair Design hope to star at three business awards Hollywood star George Clooney and world famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin will hear all about a small Aberdeenshire business next month (November). Élan Hair Design, which can lay claim to being the UK’s most eco-friendly hair salon, has been named as a finalist in three national business award events.

The Inverurie-based salon has been nominated in the National Business Awards, the Scottish Business Awards and the British Chamber Awards.

The business is a finalist in the Sustainable Business Award category at the National Business Awards, which take place in London on November 10 (2015). The keynote speech will be given by Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon in 1969.

Hollywood A-lister, George Clooney, who starred as an astronaut in the science fiction film Gravity, will be guest speaker at the Scottish Business Awards. Élan is in the running for the Green Business of the Year category. The ceremony, which will be hosted by television star Rob Brydon, is taking place in Edinburgh on November 12 (2015). Britain’s most successful Olympian Chris Hoy will also be a guest at the event.

Following their success in the Business in the Community category at the Scottish Chamber Awards, Élan will also compete at the British

Chamber Awards, hosted by BBC business presenter Steph McGovern. The event will be held in London on Thursday November 26 (2015).

Lorna Milton, who runs Élan along with husband Gordon, said: “We’re delighted to be nominated for three prestigious national awards. To even be finalists is a tremendous achievement.” Élan completed a major refurbishment project of its Inverurie town centre premises three years ago. The £250,000 renovation of the salon looked at almost every element of the business with a view to making it more sustainable and eco-friendly.

As a result of the green features applied during the renovation, the salon has made energy efficient savings in commodities including water, heat and electricity.

Some of these features include the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels which generate electricity, solar-thermal panels to provide energy for hot water, an air-source heat pump and LED lighting.

The salon also returns unused energy to the National Grid – creating further cost benefits – and uses biodegradable/compostable towels and capes, therefore, reducing the use of washing machines.

Hair of Fame Heroes – Karen & Annette Hair Karen & Annette Hair, are twins Karen Dickson and Annette Hill, the longest running Great Lengths hair experts in Glasgow with over 20 years in the business and are held in high regard within the industry and by their clientele.

Both sisters were trained at one of the UK's most prestigious hairdressing salons situated deep in the heart of Glasgow's trendy city centre.

Karen and Annette quickly rose through the ranks to become senior stylists and an integral part of the salon training staff. The dedication given to their craft and insistence in seeking perfection in all of their hair creations has earned Karen and Annette a loyal clientele.

The twins also enjoyed considerable acclaim when their hair styling expertise took them to another prestigious salon in the city's west end.

At the west end salon they specialised in hair extensions, an area of hairdressing both Karen and Annette really excel in and enjoy.

The sisters are now joint partners in their own new project and hope for continued success with Karen & Annette Hair @ 132 West Regent Street. Forging ahead with their careers while taking their expert hair extension technique and creative talents back to Glasgow city centre where both their hairdressing careers began..

Karen & Annette Hair has only one aim, to have you looking and feeling beautiful whenever you leave the salon. We want you to allow us to use our combined 40+ years in the hairdressing industry to make you look and feel your very best.

New U Luxury Hair Extensions

Rainbow Rooms sponsors Scottish Style Awards

New U Luxury Hair Extensions recently shot an amazing campaign for their upcoming launch of the NEW cop-in range.

Here at SalonNV we’ve got the exclusive behind the scenes images from the day, shot in Glasgow which you can view on our website at www.salonnv.co.uk. We can’t wait to see the full range when it launches in November.

Rainbow Room International recently acted as official sponsors to the 10th annual Scottish Style Awards, creating the hair looks backstage at the event.

Inviting Scotland’s most stylish creatives including actors, designers, musicians and models, the event was set in the grand surroundings of Kelvingrove Gallery in Glasgow, and has become a benchmark for rewarding creative excellence.

The RRI team lent their support and skill to the ‘Gypsy Raver’ themed catwalk show, creating low ponytails with dishevelled texture on each model to complement the collection.

The night presented accolades to the likes of musician Paolo Nutini, model turned nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson and actor Craig McGinlay, resulting in a star-studded night of entertainment and creativity. www.SalonNV.co.uk | 7

Industry News

INDUSTRY NEWS Karine Jackson receives

Chancellor’s

Medal

UNITE Global Session Lands In London Alive with amazing and artistic creative industries, London’s Shoreditch area was the destination for UNITE’s Global Session 2015.

The historic venue of Shoreditch Town Hall was the perfect backdrop to the event, from October 3-4. An impressive 16 international artists took to the stage, presenting a wide and stunning spectrum of contemporary, classic, men’s and avant-garde looks to an audience of over 300 #UNITEfamily.

Opened and compered by UNITE CEO and founder, Andrew Dale, alongside newly-appointed Director of Business Education UK, David Drew, the two-day event presented inspiring learning in its resident visual format, while also inviting, this year, a special Keratin Complex Color Therapy showcase.

Opening the session were UNITE Senior Art Directors Fletcher and Estevan Garner with session stylist Narad Kutowaroo. Focusing on current trends, the trio presented looks influenced by their experiences over the past year, utilising shape and structure as focal points.

UNITE Creative Director Gary Baker was joined by session stylists Simon Izzard and Jan Przemyk, showcasing technically transient looks utilising shorter hair lengths and then editorial styling.

The popular men’s grooming session saw GO24.7 Education Team presenting their own collections. Matt Stark documented and delivered his current collection ‘Panic In Detroit’ while Ben Hards crafted strong and tailored men’s cuts and Daniel Rymer recreated his recent national magazine front-cover look.

Deborah Gavin, International Art Director of Color Therapy, took the floor in a new addition to the schedule, welcoming Keratin Complex Color Therapy. This delivered both technical guidance, and a variety of looks using the colour line, which has just become available in the UK. Models were presented in a colour spectrum taking influence 8 | SalonNV Magazine

from Gavin’s recent editorial acclaimed ‘Nightmares’ collection.

Creating long hair dressed looks brought together award-winning hairdresser Karine Jackson alongside UNITE Senior Art Director Natasha Pearson. Presenting runway and red carpet styling, Jackson detailed secrets of her skillful prep. Returning artists Fredrik Karlsson and Matthias Laveson from Salon F&M presented an elegant and sensual encounter, skillfully delivered live on stage framed in their signature headpiece style from the current ‘Windy Heritage’ collection.

UNITE European Art Director Daniel Jordan, Jason Liddiard and Estevan Garner delivered their own take on modern inspired cutting.

Liddiard presented ‘Atelier Punk’, a collection of technically excellent work, followed by a softer, indulgent collection. Jordan’s trademark precision delivered cuts underpinned by technical excellence. Garner’s presentations recreated a mix of style, delivered effortlessly.

Closing Global Sessions this year was a glam-couture avant-garde presentation utilising braiding and hair extensions with award-winning London hairdresser Inanch Emir and Natasha Pearson, the completion of the Salon F&M collection and the use of conflicting texture by UNITE Creative Director Gary Baker.

“Education is the key to developing your work and my view was always to invest in creating a show that united our artists to come together and share their knowledge and learn from each other,” explained Andrew Dale.

“Global Session London has been incredible and we now look forward to San Diego in 2016.”

Attendees also had the opportunity to learn from the stage artists at Look & Learn sessions at satellite locations, while Andrew Dale hosted Paramount Business 2, the continuation of UNITE business development program, at the ACE Hotel in Shoreditch. www. unitehair.com

On Wednesday 28th October L'Oréal International Academy in London welcomed Bruno Marc, Hellen Ward, Karine Jackson, Gary France, Russell Barker and Susie Mutch for the fifth Chancellery meeting of the year. These meetings provide the opportunity to discuss important matters arising and are an important factor for The Fellowships structure.

Senior Council members elected Karine Jackson to be Chancellor in 2012 and on Wednesday 28th October President Bruno Marc and Chairman Hellen Ward presented Karine with a beautiful medal providing further recognition for her role.

For further details on the roles within The Fellowship and the Elected Council Members please visit www.fellowshiphair. com/about.asp Karine Jackson said “It is an honour being Chancellor for The Fellowship and I love being so involved.

Receiving the medal today has been fantastic”

Salon Beeline launches industry Recruitment Site Salon Beeline has launched its new platform for salons and stylists to showcase their skills.

Aiming to revolutionise the way in which salons and stylists recruit within the industry, the website enables both companies and individuals to create profiles with details on their location, qualifications and abilities, alongside a photographic portfolio.

The site is currently in phase one of its roll out and is looking to get salons and stylists registered, before phase two will enable both parties to search for potential matches that are suited their their exact requirements.

For more information and to create your profile, visit www.salonbeeline.co.uk

Fudge Professional Launches New Website Cult professional hair brand, Fudge Professional, has created a new website exclusively for the professional hairdresser.

Following on from the brand name and logo update, the new website reinforces the heritage of the brand and focus on the professional hairdresser. A digital hub, the new Fudge Professional website showcases the product portfolio as well as the latest news and hair inspiration direct form the runways.

Featuring a vibrant colour palette of the orange and black, in keeping with the energetic and experimental brand, the Fudge Professional website also acts as an international intermediary between the hairdresser and the Fudge Professional distributors. The click of a country icon provides the distributor and stockist contact details for each selected country. The newsletter sign up gives visitors the opportunity to be updated on-the-go with the latest product launches, brand showcases and giveaway opportunities. The moderated live interlinked Planet F social feed inspires visitors with the latest, Fudge Professional activity globally.

“The website has taken us back to the basics – we want to talk to the professional hairdresser whilst also supporting our international distributors. The new look website is an online hub to showcase our products, keep our customers updated on Planet F happenings and focus on our educational expertise. It’s exceptionally easy to navigate and keeps the hairdresser front of mind at each stage,” explains Head of Fudge Professional, Stephanie Bruce.

To buy Fudge Professional for your salon, visit www.fudgeprofessional.com or call 020 7845 6333 for your nearest distributor.

Industry News

Paul Stafford debuts at Alternative Paul Stafford celebrated a fantastic year of collaboration with Bangor-based Denman by becoming the first Northern Irish hairdresser to appear in the internationally acclaimed Alternative Hair Show, held earlier this month at London’s Albert Hall.

His show The Outcasts was one of the highlights of a brilliant Alternative, with Paul joining the crème de la crème of international hairdressing at what is possibly the biggest annual charity event in hairdressing. Over the past three decades it has raised more than £10 million to fight leukaemia.

Three times winner of Northern Irish Hairdresser of the Year, Paul shared the stage with industry greats such as the UK’s Andrew Collinge, multi-award winner in Australia and New Zealand hairdresser of the year Emiliano Vitale from é-Salon, Saco’s Richard Ashcroft and, of course, the founders of the Alternative, Sanrizz.

Paul and the team at Belfast’s premier salon, Stafford Hair, have been working closely with Denman for more than two decades, but 2015

took the partnership to new heights, with shows in America and South Africa, the Alternative and a gorgeous collection that has won Leisa Stafford a place in the finals of the British Hairdresser of the Year Awards.

‘When Denman asked me to do a segment for the Alternative I was overwhelmed,’ said Paul, who worked with choreographer Fleur Mellor, stylist Jamie Russell and MUA Cat Coogan. ‘The Alternative launched the year I entered hairdressing and ever since I have dreamed of creating a show that would excite and challenge, while

helping support such a worthy cause as Fighting Leukaemia. It was also very humbling to be the first Northern Irish hairdresser to appear at the event.’

Jonathan King, Marketing Manager for Denman said: ‘We were genuinely thrilled to give Paul and his team the opportunity to be the first artistic team from Northern Ireland to present at the Alternative Hair Show. Stafford Hair are great ambassadors for creative hairdressing and we are proud that they continue to represent Denman at the highest level.

At the Alternative Hair Show they absolutely nailed it and we were delighted by the fantastic reaction they got from the thousands of hairdressers watching.’

This year’s Alternative Show, entitled Aurora, was held at the Albert Hall in London on 11 October.

Every team that appeared was self-funding, with monies raised from ticket sales and donations topping £200,000. Over the past 33 years the Alternative has raised more than £10 million to fight leukaemia.

HD Brows announces Elemis presents £20,000 cheque to name change to wellbeing of women for vital project ‘High Definition’ treating gynaecological cancers

HD Brows, the UK’s number-one market leading brow treatment brand is gearing up to rebrand to High Definition to further cement its position in the beauty world.

The move to the new name follows the hugely successful launch of the eponymous make up range through its salon network in 2014, after which the demand for even more treatments and products of the same quality from the brand began to rise. No longer solely a brow brand (though still fiercely proud of the pioneering treatment that remains the cornerstone of its range), rebranding to High Definition marks a new era as the brand establishes itself as a major UK beauty brand with its eyes firmly on global expansion.

At the helm of the business, Nilam Holmes Patel has more than twenty years’ experience in the beauty industry. A leader in her field, she has fast become recognised as an expert within beauty since launching the award-winning HD Brows brand in 2008. She commented: “It’s a hugely exciting time for High Definition. The transition from HD Brows to High Definition will bring lots of positive changes and takes the company to the next level – firmly establishing the brand as a major player in the beauty industry.”

The move to the new name and logo has already begun and will transition over the next four months, before officially changing over in February 2016.

Even more attention is being focused on the salon world with the company also introducing its new franchise model, opening up an entirely new opportunity for salon owners to capitalise on through investing in the brand. The High Definition Boutique provides the franchisee with a complete turnkey business, with the company providing everything needed to succeed. The luxurious boutique will offer a full range of High Definition beauty treatments and retail ranges within a premium salon space, available exclusively through the High Definition Boutique.

For the second year running ELEMIS has supported Wellbeing of Women’s radiotherapy techniques for recurrent gynaecological cancer.

Dr. Alexandra Taylor from the Royal Marsden Hospital took time to speak to ELEMIS HQ and explain how CyberKnife has changed the way she and her team can now operate, saving the lives of women and providing hope for those with recurrent gynaecological cancer.

Did you know? In the UK over 50 women every day are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer which may go on to claim their lives.

In fact, every year, 7,700 women do lose their lives. Despite this, research into gynaecological cancers is chronically underfunded and overall survival rates remain poor.

This year’s donation came from sales of the Limited Edition Pro-Collagen Marine Cream –

the no.1 best seller worldwide. A luxurious yet lightweight moisturiser that contains Padina Pavonica, a revolutionary ingredient that supports the skin and helps boost collagen for youthful radiance.

For more details and how you can get involved visit www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk

Magi:Bobble Supports HABB with Limited Edition Bobble Magi:Bobble has announced the launch of its limited edition purple bobble in support of HABB. Hairdressing and beauty are such exciting, invigorating and youthful industries that the thought of illness, disability or needing help rarely cross our minds. Thanks to HABB (The Hair and Beauty Benevolent), our industry has had an independent charity dedicated solely to helping fellow professionals in the hair and beauty industry if they find themselves facing challenging times.

Since the charity was established in 1853, HABB has always been there for countless people across the country, many of whom had nowhere else to turn. With over 200 new applications annually, it’s clear that a growing number of people need somewhere to turn when, through illness or new

disability, they can’t cope financially.

The limited edition HABB:Bobble will be available from salons nationwide from 20th October with all proceeds donated to HABB. Magi:Bobble has been designed to prevent split ends and hair breakage by reducing tension on the scalp. The hygienic, easy clean bobble grips hair of all types firmly and leaves it fresh and kink-free once you take it down.

Magi:Bobble Limited Edition HABB:Bobble RRP £2.95

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CHRISTOPHE GAILLET Magicien sans Frontières C

hristophe Gaillet is a leading light in the world of hairdressing who draws his inspiration from great painters and sculptors. He has travelled the world, collected countless awards for his unique creations and worked with some of the grandest names in fashion. For decades he has heralded his vision of delicacy and perpetual motion, and yet as a boy he dreamt of becoming a magician. We met the man to discuss his extraordinary life and work so far.

Gaillet realised very early that he was destined for hairdressing: “I discovered a passion at a young age. I did internships during my summer vacation when I was 15-years-old. Then I decided to leave school and pursue a career.

“At the age of 21, I was appointed as an ambassador for L'Oréal. This allowed me to travel and learn many things. In 1998, I joined the creative team of Haute Coiffure Francais.”

Six years later he was appointed artistic director of Haute Coiffure Francais and for 20 years he has continued his work as L'Oréal ambassador. This is a role he talks about with passion: “I have a lot of memories of incredible experiences. Fashion is so fast-paced and we must remain ahead of trends. This partnership has been beneficial in many ways. I got to learn about new trends and hairstyles; it helped me to meet stylists worldwide who share my passion. L'Oréal is a house very close to hairdressers, listening to their needs and expectations.

They see ambassadors as messengers who spread trends and dreams all around the globe.”

One of the most intriguing elements of Gaillet’s career has been his collaboration with fashion designers. “Nina Ricci was the first fashion house I worked with. Then I worked for Balenciaga, Loris Azzaro, Thierry Mugler, Balmain and Paco Rabanne.”

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“ I always look for the basic idea: shape, texture and colour. It’s also important for me to speak and listen to my artists”

He talks fondly of his work with the final name on this list: “Mr. Rabanne was very attentive to every hairstyle I created for his models. He did pre-show hair trials to approve each style himself. I like this kind of attention given to coiffure by fashion creators.”

SalonNV readers will be keen to learn about Christophe Gaillet’s creative process and the inspiration behind his extraordinary collections.

“I always look for the basic idea: shape, texture and colour. It’s also important for me to speak and listen to my artists. I create a mood-board to present the story. We analyse and test, then the idea grows. The workshop is a place I love. It’s a hair laboratory.

“My inspiration begins in the street. The look of the street is very important. On my travels I absorb cultures and world music.

The artisans of fashion are very inspiring. I’m always curious and I dream with my eyes open.

“The cinema, the theatre and the circus all fascinate me. I had a great mother who cradled me with all the comedies and American musicals.”

Unsurprisingly, Gaillet also draws inspiration from perhaps the most uniquely stylish period in France’s past, a time when the original power dresser used his sartorial style to make political statements: “I read the story of Louis XIV. It’s fantastic and unbelievable, a very important page of our history.”

Between the frenetic worlds of hairdressing and fashion, it must be difficult to find time away from his work.

“For me the simplest pleasures are the most important and most intense: I walk in the woods; I observe, listen, breathe.

But on a normal day I am creating. I am always thinking of future creations. I often draw to memorise ideas. Some days I pack pencils and paintbrushes for great walks along the ocean.”

With his interest in visual art – he is known to admire the work of Rodin and Camille Claudel – some may wonder if he ever considered a career outside hairdressing.

“When I was child I wanted to be magician. Later, I discovered a great passion for cooking and pastry, but by then I was on-board the world of beauty.”

Finally, we asked what the future holds for Christophe Gaillet.

“I would like to write a book. It will be a technical, step-by-step guide to both avant-garde and studio styles. I also dream of doing an exhibition, because my passion is to share.” www.SalonNV.co.uk | 13

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EDITOR’S CHOICE

EVERYONE LOVES A CHRISTMAS HAMPER AS A GIFT, AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO COUNT DOWN TO THE BIG DAY THAN WITH A KERATESE ADVENT CALANDER. THE ELEMIS ANTI-AGING MASK WILL HAVE MY SKIN IN PRIME CONDITION JUST IN TIME FOR SANTA

Harvey Nichols Beauty Hamper Collection 2015

New for 2015, Harvey Nichols reveals its trio of luxury beauty hampers for the festive season, from a failsafe party prep kit to the perfect postparty reviver package and a beauty sleep hamper to ensure you catch up on your forty winks.

HD Brows Faux Lashes No festive look is complete without a set of false eyelashes, to add maximum impact. HD Brows Faux Lashes in Vamp are dramatic, fulllength and vampy, creating the ultimate party look. Easy to apply, they’re ideal for taking your look from day to night in an instant and are reusable – a blessing when your social calendar is so full.

PRE-PARTY RITUAL £300 - Banish bad hair days with the ultimate get-ready kit. Achieve an express golden glow with He-Shi Rapid 1 Hour Liquid Tan, then spritz SHOW Beauty Thermal Protect Spray and make waves with GHD’s iconic Curve Creative Wand, smoothed down with Rock & Ruddle’s paddle brush. Harvey Nichols have even been kind enough to include a bottle of champagne to start your evening in style.

BEAUTY SLEEP £140 - From The Little Book of Mindfulness to the sweetest Guatemala Worry Dolls, our relaxing hamper features the perfect products to help you get the most out of your beauty sleep. Complete with the bestselling This Works Deep Sleep pillow spray, Dr. Hauschka Night Serum, beautifully scented candle and camomile flower tea, look forward to the midnight hour and wake up to a radiant complexion come morning. www.harveynichols.com/hampers

£17.50 - www.hdbrows.com

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette There’s more to the perfect smoky eye than a heap of dark shadow and a badass attitude. The key to nailing the most sought-after and elusive eye look ever? Urban Decay’s Naked Smoky-loaded with ALL the essentials for the perfect neutral smoky eye. £38 - www. urbandecay.co.uk

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Kérastase Limited Edition Advent Calendar Behind each door is a luxurious Kérastase hair care treat from a selection of our best selling ranges from Thérapiste to Elixir Ultime!! Filled with iconic travel sized, minis and full size products this luxury advert calendar is sure to enhance your hair this holiday season. it's 25 days of sublime hair transformation.

Aveda shampure™ dry shampoo

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Gel Mask

A new favourite of mine, this dry shampoo instantly revives your hair with the calming aroma you love.

As part of the ELEMIS Anti-Ageing Resurfacing Programme, this revolutionary gel mask helps refine and smooth the skin surface. Skin feels instantly smoother, shine free and more radiant.

£22 - www.aveda.co.uk

£49.50 - www.elemis.com

£80 - www.kerastase.co.uk

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Belluna

Belluna Wash

Belluna Relax

Belluna Style

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Our expert knowledge ensures you get the best value for money – without the hassle.

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PAMELA DOCHERTY

BRIDAL HAIR SPECIALIST, COLOUR TECHNICIAN | ASTERIA BRIDAL

This month I would like to especially thank great lengths and problo group for sending me the most fabulous products to trial. The problo tools are amazing for stylists and for retailing, making fab Christmas gifts ideas. I have been working hair this month with brides and on photo shoots and I have been loving the results on hair after using the amazing CURE by Chiara ! This also comes in a gorgeous heart shaped set perfect for stocking fillers.

Pamela Docherty has over 20 years of experience as a hairdresser and as well as being one of Scotland’s leading bridal hair specialists, she is a stylist to the stars. Internationally trained, she has worked alongside brands including Wella and Patrick Cameron. Pamela’s work has taken her to runways and events around the globe. From presenting models at the iconic Trend vision finals, to being crowned a Best of British hairdresser, she continues to be recognised for her creativity and expert eye.

The cure by Chiara Icon products Massive thanks for this fantastic product I truly don’t know how I have managed without it. It is marketed as a curing and soothing product which it does fantastically well but it is also the most fabulous cutting aid I have used to date. It feels totally weightless and leaves hair wonderfully hydrated and soft www.iconproducts.com

Icon India Richly Exotic Masque This rich detangling conditioning masque is exactly what my clients and indeed myself need in this cold weather running up to the festive season.

With its pure gold micro bursts and microscopic mixers it nourishes and strengthen hair. A truly luxurious product. www.iconproducts.com

Pro blo volumize ME Volumize me is the ultimate tool to create volume and a smooth finish. I have been loving this new tool so much I have ordered a few extras ! Its unique double width comb is perfect for getting hair full without damaging it. Perfect for festive hair. The starter pack has a mixture of sizes to maximise versatility. £30 - www.problogroup.com

Bumble and bumble Thickening spray dryspun finish I adore this product. Its light translucent spray creates instant fullness in fine hair with no residue or stickiness. I have been spraying it in at the roots when finishing clients or on shoots to maintain maximum volume. £22 - www.bumbleandbumble.co.uk

Kebelo ADVANTAGE hair smoothing system

Denman The Ultimate Styling Kit

Kebelo ADVANTAGE is a pioneering, one-hour long, in-salon hair smoothing system that results in smooth, glossy, manageable manes that lasts for up to 100 days. The pioneering nature of the Kebelo ADVANTAGE system coupled with the speed at which it works and the visible results, all combine to make this the perfect in-salon treatment.

This is the perfect styling kit to retail in salons for your clients to achieve new and fashionable everyday hairstyles at home. Create 5 unique looks such as a Super Sleek Ponytail and Fishtail Braid, using the Denman tools which are provided in the kit, the perfect gift for birthdays or Christmas.

60ml £22.50 - www. kebelo.com

£15.00 - www.denmanbrush.com

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JENNIFER PEFFER

JENNIFER PEFFER MAKE-UP | ASTERIA BRIDAL

With Christmas fast approaching, your clients are more than likely getting into the party spirit. Here are my top picks for festive beauties, adding a little glamour to the cold winter months.

Jennifer Peffer trained in make up artistry at London College of Fashion and Make Up Designory, Los Angeles. She is now based in Glasgow, where she has a make up studio in a five star salon; she is also half of bridal beauty partnership Asteria Bridal.

In addition to bridal and make up clients, Jennifer specialises in beauty & fashion work and has had her make up featured in magazines such as Red, Marie Claire, Ok!, Tatler and the Scottish Wedding Directory. She is also the make up artist of choice for several celebrity clients when they are in Scotland.

Eye of Horus I’m loving this line of goddess eye liner pencils, and my clients always comment on the stylish design. They use all natural ingredients and have a stunning range of shades and liners available. £15-17 - www.eyeofhoruscosmetics.com/UK

Sara Hill Make Up It's always exciting when a make up line personally created by a leading make up artist is launched – Sara Hill makeup more than lived up to my high expectations. Her velvet sheer foundation (£28) is beautifully light, the shine & sculpt stick duo (£35) give amazing definition to the face, and the copper eye shadow (£16) is the perfect shade for a festive smoky eye.. www.sarahill.com

Slendertoxtea Detox teas are a great way to balance the indulgence of the festive season, giving your beauty regime a helping hand after too many parties!

Doll White Teeth Whitening Strips Teeth whitening strips are a quick fix to brighten any smile – it’s the perfect compliment for a Christmassy red lip. £33.99 for 28 days www.dollwhite.com

£13.99 for 14 days www.slendertoxtea.co.uk

Nanshy Brushes The festive months are such a busy period in the salon, with so many different make up looks. I have added this gorgeous brush collection to my kit, allowing me to squeeze out some more makeups between brush cleanings. I’ve been using these for around a month now and I’m so impressed with the quality and texture of them – blending has never been easier.

Brush Set £34.95 - www.nanshy.com

Perricone MD I find that in the run up to Christmas, I have a few clients who treat themselves to a make up for a special occasion, but they aren’t looking for anything too heavy or dramatic. Perricone MD ‘no make up make up’ is the perfect line of products for those who feel that less is more. This selection of liquid foundations (£45), blushers (£28) and bronzers (£29) is light and glowing, with gorgeous pigments. www.perriconemd.co.uk

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New U Luxury Clip In Extensions Get Salon worthy hair in an instant with New U Clip in Extensions. Our Luxury sets come in a range of exclusive New U shades and offer 200g of 100% AAA grade remy hair for ultimate volume. Double drawn from root to tip and gently tapered for a natural finish and easy application at home. The superior quality cuticle intact hair in every set can be washed and styled just like your own. Each set is beautifully presented in its very own New U Couture Hair Dress Bag to keep your extensions perfect when not in use.

From £225.00 - www.newuhairextensions.com

Zen Hair PERFECT SECRETS Tape Extensions Tape extensions has fast become one of the most popular application methods, thanks to its speedy application time and easy removal process. Premium extensions brand Zen Hair have introduced the latest innovation in extensions, PERFECT SECRETS, the first tape extension on the market to offer a virtually invisible attachment.

Foxy Hair Extensions Tape Hair Foxy Hair Extensions stock an enormous range of extensions that are designed to blend seamlessly and last for months. The most recent advance in hair extension technology is the launch of the fantastic Tape Hair. Using clear tape strips to attach the hair at the root, these extensions are quick and easy to fit, simple to maintain and offer the ultimate in discreet hair extensions.

Available in 22 different colours, this method lasts up to 12 weeks with the correct after care. www.foxyhairextensions.net

Trade Price £64 + VAT www.zenhair.co

Remi Cachet Shampoo & Conditioner Aftercare The aftercare range has been created with special formulas that work with every bond type in the Remi Cachet range of hair extensions; as well as boasting being truly Sulphate & Paraben free. The current range is available in handy travel sized 100nl, 250ml & some 1L editions & includes: Shampoo cleans the scalp & bond area to leave it refreshed and ready for the conditioner.

The Conditioner includes oils to help nourish your hair extensions to last longer.

Hair Extension Shampoo X 5 MULTIPACK FROM £25.00 Hair Extension Conditioner X 5 MULTIPACK FROM £25.00 www.remicachet.com

Hair Rehab Luxe Volume Clip-Ins Ideal for using in standout packages and for clients wanting thicker and fuller hair instantaneously, these clip-ins offer length, texture and quality looking hair. The pack includes one large piece measuring 260mm, two medium pieces measuring 220mm, two small pieces measuring 130mm and one mini piece measuring 50mm.

18’’and 20’’ From £53.13+VAT - www.hairrehablondon.com

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LUXURY HAIR EXTENSIONS ACADEMY PRESENTS

The First of our Expert Masterclasses Join the New U Academy & become part of the New U team.

COMING IN JANUARY t h e fi r s t o f o u r e x c l u s i v e M a s t e r c l a s s e s with Celebrity Hair Extension Expert

Mikey Kardashian Join New U on the day to get an insight into creating the hottest hair extension looks and learn from one of the

UK's top celebrity stylists, we'll also be showing you how to work with the brand new NU Tip extensions to create

flawless undetectable hair extensions for your clients.

Locations across the UK Places are limited For more information and to book your place now, email us at info@newuhairextensions.com

Master classes start in January. Give your salon the best start to the New Year! newuacademy.co.uk

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Leighton Denny Slick Tips Touch and Go Cuticle Oil Handbag friendly and easy-to-use, Touch & Go Cuticle Rescue will ensure nails always look elegant and professional. The non-stick formula absorbs quickly leaving cuticles feeling soft, while enriching active ingredients and essential oils leave nails feeling nourished and hydrated.

£12.00 www.leightondennyexpertnails.com

Nails inc London Spray Can Nail polish Say hello to spray on nail polish - the world's fastest manicure! Perfectly polished nails are only a spray away! Get ready with a base coat, spray over the nail area and then wash your hands to reveal a show stopping manicure.

Say hello to The Paint Can - a revolutionary new product. The Paint Can spray on polish is the first of its kind. This new technique applies polish evenly and efficiently in just seconds.

With only the additional application of a basecoat, paint can promises you the world’s fastest manicure. Choose from two punchy colours for winter - pigments that cannot be replicated with regular polish.

£10.00 each - www.nailsinc.com

Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve Formulated for the driest, most active hands, this heavy-duty moisture treatment is a thick, rich formula offering all-day care and protection. The blend of select ingredients allows skin to actually draw and absorb water from the air, forming a "glovelike" protective barrier against moisture loss. This formula, which contains a blend of botanical oils as well as natural wax derived from Olives Oil, further soothes, moisturizes and conditions skin.

This most effective preparation helps protect against and repair the appearance of severe dryness caused by heavy industrial work, manual labor, neglect, or exposure to harsh elements.

£14 - www.kiehls.co.uk

Salon System GELLUX PRESOAKED REMOVER SACHETS Salon System is adding GELLUX PRESOAKED REMOVER SACHETS, the latest in gel removal innovation, to its extensive GELLUX range. Carefully designed to speed up the gel removal process, the GELLUX PRE-SOAKED REMOVER SACHETS ensure easy and simple gel polish removal, as each sachet is preprepared and individually wrapped.

Ideal for mobile therapists, the GELLUX PRE-SOAKED REMOVER SACHETS work efficiently to remove all traces of gel polish and nail varnish, meaning no acetone bath is required, thus, freeing up more space in the kit bag. £9.50 +VAT - www.salonsystem.com

Creative Beauty Group's new Magpie Woodland Collection!

Who doesn’t love that special something extra?! Especially at Christmas! Shimmery, glittery, beautiful nails are definitely on my menu this season, with an amazing new range of 6 Magpie glitters, the choice and opportunities are endless! To best apply these products over Gel Polish for example, you would burnish your chosen glitter into the inhibition layer of the colour coats with a dry gel brush, before pressing in to make it smooth, followed by a top coat to bring out that sparkle! I love contrasting gel colours and glitters, but for those not quite so adventurous, matching your gel polish to the glitter is just as stunning! £3.95 + VAT each - www.thecreativebeautygroup.co.uk

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BeautyPro Product Warmer BeautyPro launch NEW machine for warming product. The BeautyPro Product Warmer has been designed as a hygienic method for warming skin care, massage oils, essential oils, barbering products and hair care.

Features: • Heat up to 4 different products at the same time • 4 Washable glass jars • Easy to use • Lightweight & portable • Eco friendly at just 15 watts • Maintains 50°C temperature of products • Ready from 30 mins • Reduces cross contamination and product waste • Additional jars available • Stainless steel spatula included £49 + VAT - www.beautypro.com

L'Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Express Pro Self Tanning Dry Mist L'Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Express Pro Spray for Medium Skin- for a sublime natural looking tan without the self-tan smell. The ultra-wide diffuser spray, inspired by professional techniques, creates a natural-looking tan with no need to rub in. No streaks, no fake-tan smell. Non-Tinted. Sublime Bronze Express Pro Spray has been formulated without the distinctive self-tan smell. Its fresh citrus fragrance means nobody will know you’re secret.

Now you can enjoy a natural, golden-looking tan all year round, without the self-tan smell!

www.loreal-paris.co.uk

ELEMIS 6 piece Sensational Skin Collection The gift of the year from ELEMIS & QVC offers an anti-ageing cleanse, tone and moisturise regime with multi-awardwinning Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Soothing Apricot Toner (alcohol free) and best-selling hero, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in a special edition silver jar. Each collection will come with two aromatic body rituals to choose from.

Taking you on a sensory journey of exotic or oriental aromas and wonderful textures. Each collection comes with an elegant silver tote bag so you can gift your loved one with this Sensational Skin Collection in style this Christmas.

Su-Do Original Tanning Spray This Su–do tanning solution is reliable and gives outstanding results. The aloe vera enriched solution offers a natural, flawless looking tan.

£39.95 - www.salonsdirect.com

Lycon – Aloe Vera Soothing Gel YCON’s freshly scented Aloe Vera Soothing Gel provides immediate and lasting hydration for the face and body.

An excellent option to use during salon treatments, especially after depilation, laser treatments and sun exposure. Aloe Vera Soothing Gel leaves skin feeling soothed and refreshed, while it effectively reduces the appearance of redness.

Perfect as a light moisturiser for summer months, humid climates or simply to enjoy the great skin benefits of Aloe Vera.

www.lyconuk.com

St.Tropez Stocking Fillers Fill your snowy stockings with St.tropez's cute stocking fillers. With a choice of either St.Tropez Instant Tan or Self Tan Express Mousse, these mini versions of your St.Tropez favourites are a handbag must have this party season.

The Instant Tan Cracker £5, The Express Cracker £10 - www.sttropeztan.co.uk

£45 - www.qvcuk.com

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Carol Joy London launches world first pure collagen spray Achieve long lasting transformational results. Instantly. This Pure Collagen Spray prevents the signs of ageing. Cutting edge technology rejuvenates and revitalises all skin types. Clinically proven to smooth and plump out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The deeply potent active ingredients recapture vitality and deliver an instant facial.

Pure Collagen Spray effectively and quickly provides an immediate solution for ageing tired or environmentally damaged skin and those seeking an instant lift.

Germaine de Capuccini TIMEXPERT LIFT(IN)

£100 - www.caroljoylondon.com

New for 2016, Timexpert Lift (IN), is an exciting new anti-ageing line from leading skincare brand Germaine de Capuccini (GdC), designed to lift and redefine skin; transforming skin with unprecedented results.

The new line comprises of a professional programme and three retail products which complement the new Definelift Massage – GdC’s cosmetic alternative to surgical lifting - coming soon to Germaine de Capuccini spas and salons.

VECTOR LIFT Master Firmness Serum (50ml) RRP: £102 SUPEREME DEFINITION CREAM (50ml) RRP: £56.25 NECK AND DÉCOLLETAGE TAUTENING AND FIRMING CREAM (50ml) RRP:£55.00 www.germaine-de-capuccini.co.uk

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream La Biosthetique Dermosthetique Anti-Age Elixir Anti-Chutecel If the hair is slowly thinning and the customer is noticing slower hair growth, DERMOSTHETIQUE ELIXIR ANTI-CHUTECEL is a suitable product. For the ideal prevention and as an accompanying therapy for hereditary predisposition to androgenic hair loss, we recommend massaging the elixir two to three times a week into the scalp.

250ml Professional Size Salon Price £9.87 + VAT www.biosthetique.co.uk

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is the first product to be launched in the Elemis Anti-Ageing System.

Imagine the bloom of youth regained. Imagine an anti-ageing cream so advanced and so natural, it mimics the skin’s own function, transforming your complexion in just two weeks. Introducing revolutionary Pro-Collagen Marine Cream from leading British Spa Brand Elemis, clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkle depth by up to 78% and increase hydration and moisture levels by up to 45%*.

50ml £80.00 - www.timetospa.co.uk

Proto-col Collagen Capsules Building beauty from the inside out, our collagen capsules form the foundation of our skin and healthcare ranges. Collagen is nature's own incredible ingredient for supple skin, strong nails, shiny hair and healthy joints.

£29.95 eachw - www.proto-col.com

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WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING REFERRALS FOR FACIAL AESTHETICS, IMPLANTS, SEDATION AND SHORT TERM ORTHO Modern dental non surgical techniques can enhance people’s smiles and rejuvenate the whole face At Peppermint, we provide a wide variety of general and cosmetic dentistry, facial aesthetics, body aesthetics, advanced medical aesthetics and weight management programmes.

Our dental studios offer a vast range of popular dental treatments such as dental implants, dental veneers, dental crowns, teeth whitening, teeth straightening as well as our in house, state of the art, ceramic dental studio that allows dental veneers and dental crowns to be fitted within an hour.

Our aesthetic clinic provides some of the most up to date non surgical treatments on the market. We pride ourselves in making sure that we are always advancing and offering new treatments as they become available such as anti wrinkle injections, non surgical facelift, cheek augmentation, lip augmentation, medical skin peels and skin tag removal.

We also offer a wide array of laser therapies including thread vein removal, tattoo removal, scar therapy, non surgical liposuction and radio frequency skin tightening.

DENTAL AESTHETICS

FACIAL AESTHETICS

BODY AESTHETICS

Create a perfect smile...

Forever young...

If you can pinch an inch we can help you...

Dr Rita Ahmad-Poddar BDS, MJDF RCS (Eng) Clinical Director/ Dental Director/ Aesthetics Director /Dental Surgeon GDC No: 75810

Ms Leanne Stewart Director of Peppermint Aesthetics Clinic Semi permanent make- up artist

Dr Irene Molina Lic Odont Barcelona 2008 Med Doctor / Dental Surgeon GDC No: 61646

Dr Jacqueline Davidson BDS, MJDF RCS (Glas)

Dr David Pearson BDS, MFGDP RCS (Eng) Dental Surgeon, GDC No: 82316

270 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JR Tel: 0141 332 8895

Dr Greig McLean BDS, MFDS RCPS, MBChB Medical Doctor/Dental Surgeon GDC No: 79630 GMC No: 6164626

Email: info@thepeppermintgroup.co.uk www.thepeppermintgroup.co.uk

Deck t he CHRISTMAS IS LOOMING, WE SEE DECORATIONS AND FESTIVE GOODIES POPPING UP EVERYWHERE! SO WE ASKED EMIL MCMAHON AKA MRHAIRCARE TO HAVE A LOOK AT WHAT SALONS WILL BE OFFERING THEIR CLIENTS IN THE WAY OF GIFT SETS AND PAMPERING TREATMENTS. I love Christmas and especially giving gifts so I am delighted that this year sees the majority of product companies launching boxed sets that represent not only great value for money but also tie in with some of the major hair trends for Winter.

As well as the gift sets available in salons, this time of year is also an ideal opportunity for hairdressers to capitalise on the need of every client to have their hair looking spectacular. This means treatments are an absolute must, both in salon and at home.

There has been an influx of colour additive treatments, Olaplex, Fibreplex, Bondplex to name a few, all of which help make the colouring process gentler and more successful for hairdressers. This new service is regarded as a ‘game changer’ in our industry as it allows even the most delicate of hair to be coloured successfully with their ability to help protect the structure of the hair and rebuild damaged bonds. This is a great additional service that can be offered to clients in the run up to the festive season.

Hair repairing treatments are everywhere, they have become a staple part of hair care and clients now fully understand what they are all about. In salons the ultimate experience is a fantastic treatment and head massage that helps the client chill out and enjoy the moments whilst relaxing from the chaos that is most peoples December.

From Industry giants Wella and L'Oréal there are a myriad of in-salon treatments that offer unbridled luxury. Kerastase and System Professional are two ranges that offer bespoke treatments for hair and scalp.

Hairdressers should be ensuring that clients partake in regular treatments to maintain hair and scalp at optimum levels, but especially throughout the party season when hair can be subjected to much more intense styling.

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Osmo, O&M, Joico, Redken and most other companies all have unique in salon products that have been launched this year, with properties and ingredients that offer restorative and reparative qualities. The benefit of offering in salon treatments cannot be underestimated as this is one sure fire way of involving clients in a focussed homecare regime as well.

Then there is the vast selection of gift boxes and gifts with purchases that give clients the opportunity to buy gifts that are sure to please anyone fortunate enough to receive them.

Salons stocks of gift boxes should be arriving soon, but if you haven’t arranged anything yet, don’t worry; here’s a few of the best available this year.

From Industry giants Wella and

L'Oréal t here are a myriad of insalon treatments t hat offer unbridled luxury

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Festive Gift Guide

Label M (Toni & Guy) have once again teamed up with fashion legend Giles Deacon and produced a fantastic scarf based on his A/W collection ’Into the woods’.

With a range of sets to suit everyone, the “Gothic, Festive Fairy-tale’ collection includes the Giles Cleanse and Condition duo £20.75 featuring Treatment Shampoo and Moisture Conditioner. The Giles Hairdryer set, a Tourmaline dryer and Label M Protein Spray at £46.96, plus the ever-popular Giles Honey & Oat Trio that includes shampoo, conditioner and mask at £31.70.

Also available are two super cool sets containing everything a girl would need to create ‘The Bardot Beehive’ and ‘The Nouveau Knot’.

Each ‘kit’ includes styling and finishing products from the Label M range and accessories to make dressing hair easy for clients. Including grips, no pull braiding bands and a session hairbrush, they offer a great gift at £27.45 and £26.00 respectively.

Label Men, the new male grooming range launched earlier this year offers a cool toiletry bag and a complimentary shampoo with a purchase of Grooming Cream and Deconstructor at a great price of £22.45 All label M gift sets are available on line at www. labelm.com Davines, the sustainable Italian hair care brand, long regarded as a special and unique brand, one that appeals to all the senses is giving 4 different toiletry bags with purchases of its OI, Minu, Nounou and Love ranges, plus a free hand cream with any 2 Davines products purchased.

The hand cream (from the OI range) protects skin from damage caused by the elements and is worth £11.90 but free with any 2-product purchases.

The gift sets all include toiletry bags designed exclusively for each range; The OI products set for restructuring includes OI conditioner and Oil with a complimentary shampoo and gift bag.

Love, the smoothing collection includes Love Conditioner and Hair Smoother with a free shampoo and gift bag. The Nounou set, specifically for damaged hair includes the Hair Mask and Conditioner with a complimentary shampoo and gift bag.

From the Minu range, renowned for their colour protection, receive s Minu shampoo and toiletry bag with the purchased of a Minu Conditioner and Hair Mask. Priced from £30.40 up to £37.35 these are all beautiful gift sets that will make someone’s Christmas very special.

For more detail contact Davines on 0843 309 0664 Fudge have packaged up their most popular products including the ubiquitous Clean Blonde shampoo and conditioner for an incredible price of £16.75. For dry hair, the ‘make-a-mends' shampoo and conditioner set offers great value at £12.50, as does the Colour Lock Shampoo and conditioner set, which boasts protection of colour for up to 25 shampoos.

Contact Fudge on 02078 456333

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Festive Gift Guide KMS offer hair accessories with their gift packs, along with step-by-step techniques to achieve *3 different hairstyles.

The cool pony set includes Add volume shampoo and conditioner, volumizing spray and hairstay medium hold hairspray and a complimentary silver hair clasp.

The textured bob kit includes Moistrepair shampoo and conditioner; hot flex spray and styling-finishing spray with a silver barette hairgrip. The sleek and chic chignon set includes Tamefrizz shampoo and conditioner, de-frizz oil and maximum hold spray with gold hair bands. All priced at an incredible £29.95 they’re a must for these 3 key looks.

Find salon stockists at www.kmscalifornia.com Osmo, a brand that is making great inroads into the UK market launch classic gift boxes, all at £19.99 each featuring Moisture Repair shampoo, repair mask and miracle repair; Extreme Volume with shampoo, conditioner and root lifter and Colour Saviour which includes shampoo, radiance mask and illuminating finisher.

Also from Osmo comes the Golden Deluxe box set priced at £20.99.

This offers shampoo, hair treatment and restoration therapy mask. The extravagant ‘Berber Oil range contains the finest ingredients that restore hair and create shimmering results.

For guys, and let's not forget the male market, for hair-care is booming and, as such, male orientated presents are sure to be sell-outs… How about a ‘style laid bare’ set! Containing 3 different styling products that men will love.

Matt Clay Extreme, Pomade Hold and Fibre Sculpt, this is a sure fire winner at £19.99.

Macadamia Professional, the global authority on oils has a selection of gift packs featuring some of their key products and with a price structure from £18 upwards they really do offer something for everyone. This unique brand uses a vast selection of oils to ensure each head of hair gets the correct nourishment and goodness it needs, alongside that, the packaging makes the products look very luxurious.

Contact macadamia Professional on 01283 584812 Hair Rehab of London, one of the leading ‘clip in extensions’ brands, has put together a client friendly set of extensions that will give clients hair an added boost in minutes. From the Luxe Volume clip in set with varying lengths of hair through to the Luxe half wig with the amazing Wrap Ponytail and the original Clip-Ins all available as salon service products and retail they could make some clients Christmas hair fuller and more luxuriant than they dreamed possible.

Crazy Angel’s ‘Kiss Me’ gift sets will ensure your clients’ skin is flawless this festive season.

This tempting gift pack will kiss their skin with a luxuriously deep olive glow. The tempting tanning treat contains everything needed to achieve and maintain a deep, long lasting festive tan. With a retail price of just £29 this is the perfect Christmas gift for those who like an all round glow.

Find out more at www.crazy-angel.co.uk La Biosthetique are offering an exclusive collection of gift sets. With a range of 7 luxurious packages to choose from, there’s something to suit everyone in this fabulously festive selection, from colour and volume hair care, arrange of styling kits, skin care and make-up, all presented in beautiful boxes, it’s a stunning collection of gifts. Prices range from £25 to £40.

To find out more information, call 01296 611731

More info at www.hairrehablondon.com L’ANZA has launched an exclusive range of Christmas Gift Sets. From Keratin Healing Oil Party Packs to Bodify Shampoo and Conditioner Duos, with a choice of 13 gift sets to pick from, including Keratin, Healing and Hydrating kits, there’s something for budgets all at prices from under £20 up to £50+. Contact Lanza on 01296 612062

Osmo stockists can be found at www.osmo.uk.com Balmain Paris Hair Couture have taken the concept of gift boxes to a new level with their selection of boxes including volumizing, moisturising, styling and perfume hair care, sets, plus beautiful and stylish nail couture kits, equipment, brushes, dryer and straighteners, and even cosmetic care bag gifts. Plus a pair of exceptional luxurious brush sets. These are no ordinary brushes! They are Golden. The boar bristles makes hair silky soft and the box includes either a silk perfume and Argan elixir or a Golden mirror and silk perfume. With a multitude of uber stylish gifts to cover every need, Balmain could certainly make someone’s Christmas a very happy one indeed. With prices ranging from under £10 for a bristle brush through to Priced £129 for the sensational Golden Brush and Compact gift they make for extra special gift for a loved one.

Contact Balmain on 0800 7810936

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Stocking up on gift sets in a salon is a brilliant way of hairdressers sharing their product knowledge and skills with clients. It’s also a great revenue boost for the salon and creates excitement for everyone throughout the festive season, staff and clients. Make sure that when your packs arrive they are displayed for everyone to see, clearly priced and easily accessible for clients who might be ‘window shopping’. Build a staff incentive into the sales of the gift sets to make sure each and every team member is engaged with the activity planned for what is, after all, the busiest and most enjoyable month of the year.

Happy Christmas and good luck with your Christmas activities!

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THE COLOURFUL LIFE OF HE’S THE MASTER OF BALAYAGE AND THE KING OF COLOUR; NOW JACK HOWARD HAS COMBINED HIS UNIQUE EXPERTISE WITH BEAUTY WORKS’ LUXURY HAIR EXTENSIONS TO DEVELOP FIVE BALAYAGE COLOURS, WHICH INCLUDE SOME OF HIS MOST REQUESTED COLOUR WAYS. Now clients can enjoy gorgeous long balayage locks within an hour – sure to be one of the most requested looks this winter.

SalonNV caught up with Jack to find out more about his work and the new range.

Like so many, Jack started off as a Saturday boy, sweeping hair in salons, but his talent was quickly noted and after training in Lincolnshire, he followed the bright lights to London, then America to pursue his dream of being a colourist.

He told SalonNV: “I thought I liked doing everything and I am glad I trained to do it all, as it gives me a better understanding of how the hair falls and colour placement, but I love colour work and haven’t done anything else for over 25 years. I prefer being a specialist.”

Jack has worked with an impressive array of clients, including Poppy Delevingne and Suki Waterhouse, but insists that whether famous or not, he just wants everyone to be looked after, listened to and pleased with the end result.

Credited with introducing balayage to the UK, he explained to SalonNV why the style has become so popular.

“It’s fresh, youthful and works on any length and colour of hair and looks so different to foil highlights, which are going the way of the cap.

“Balayage has evolved and really just has this elegant and sexy look to it.”

Now working with the renowned Beauty Works brand, Jack said: “We launched the “Balayage by Jack Howard’ range late last year and it sold out in six weeks! The collaboration has been very successful. We started by offering clients one of the most popular application methods - Weft hair 28 | SalonNV Magazine

extensions. Weft hair extensions are a super-fast way of applying hair extensions without the use of heat or glue. An affordable, quick and effective method, Weft extensions can add volume and length to your client’s hair within an hour. Since than we have gone on two to launch the collection in two other hair extension application methods.

“When we launched, there weren’t any balayage extensions in the market place. Since then, others have followed suit, but I firmly believe we have the best range of colours designed by me - a colorist, and with multiple application methods from the leading UK hair extension company.

“At the moment, we have five stunning colours that come in Weft's extensions and pre-bonded extensions suitable for Micro Ring or the prebonded technique.

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provides great scope for unique colour blending and gives the stylist a greater degree of control over where they can place the Balayage extensions. Each pack contains “face framing” pieces where the Balayage is taken higher to enhance the facial features”. For those interested in the Micro Ring method, the Itip bonds are completely discreet and designed for flexible and comfortable wear, meaning you can style your hair as desired with them being undetectable.

The Balayage colour collection By Jack Howard are available to salons. Apply for a salon trade account or enquire about hair extension training at Beauty Works website beautyworksonline.com Keep an eye out for a new range next spring, as Jack told us: “We are working on some very exciting colour developments for 2016.”

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It ’s t he most wonderful time of t he year…

in t he salon!

November and December are the months every salon, stylist and beautician should look forward to, not only because of the festivities, but also because Santa should deliver you a gift of a season when it comes to trade: generous and rocking a brilliant beard long before our hipster clients – what a guy.

But seriously, the Christmas period is the time clients are desperate for appointments, with many likely to splash out more than on their average visit, with up-dos and make-up bookings going through the roof.

So… what looks are going to be making your tills ring ting tingaling (you have to sing that part) this year?

We have turned to a host of style supremos across the country to get their festive tips and guides.

First up, Suzie McGill, Schwarzkopf UK Ambassador and International Artistic Director at Rainbow Room International.

We asked Suzie what’s your go-to style when a client wants a glam look for Christmas celebrations?

“Normally, I would recommend big bouncy hair that looks shiny and healthy looking.

This is very glam and can give a bit of sparkle in the dark days of winter. If the client doesn’t have a lot of hair, I would normally recommend clip-in extensions, which can give you instant volume and height for the party season.”

And if you’ve got a client in a hurry?

“A chignon or side bun with a bit of height at the top always looks effective but is also very easy to do.”

If there’s one product you would recommend to customers to have on hand over the party season, what would it be?

“My must have fave product is Dust It Mattifying Powder by Schwarzkopf– all women should carry this in their handbag!”

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Festive Style Guide What about short hair?

“For those feeling brave and willing to part with their locks, there are lots of statement cuts that look great. For a complete change, think about a short style with a strong asymmetric outline and enhance this cut with a bold colour.

A short style like this can be very versatile as you can change from a sleek smooth style to a voluminous style with the hair brushed upwards to create a more rock chick look” And one that is going to be requested time and time again: the up do?

“Classic and elegant hair-up styles are going to be the key look for the festive parties this season. From a classic bun to simple pinned back voluminous hair, the styles will be groomed and sleek accompanied by a beautiful shine. Long hair will be most suited for creating these simple styles but extensions and wefts can be added to shorter styles to create the effect of longer hair.”

Colour is also key to enhancing hair in the winter, so what shades will people be turning to in the coming months?

“Colours will be natural and earthy but with a healthy shine to give a luxurious finish. Enhance natural colour by deepening darker shade or lifting lighter blonds and caramels. Earthy autumnal colours of copper, bronze, hazels elegantly complement the classic styles for the season.”

"Ishoka hairdressing and beauty in Aberdeen - home to Scottish Hairdresser of the Year, Philip Bell - took a look at the winter trends making waves this year and noted that hair will be luxurious, glamorous and delicately groomed for a flawless finish. They believe this season will be all about creating classic beautiful styles with a contemporary twist.

So what will be big (literally) for long hair?

“Long hair will be voluminous with a sensual luxurious look. Layers will be key. The versatility of layers means you can either add volume to finer hair or take the weight out of heavier locks. Inspiration for these styles can be taken from 1960s sex siren Bridget Bardot and the nations favourite Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.”

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Christmas glam and New Year Hair Styles Hairdresser Neil Barton, from the award winning Neil Barton salon in Edinburgh, is preparing for the busiest time of year but took time to chat to SalonNV.

He said: “Christmas is a time to really let your hair down, or pin it up if you prefer! Here are my top three styles for the celebrations: 1. Vintage 1940s inspired rolls, pin curls and finger waves are timeless classics and so sophisticated. Think Hollywood screen sirens like Veronica Lake or modern day pin-ups like Lana Del Ray. This style looks best on ladies with mid to long length hair and with round or heart-shaped faces. Wear with a side parting and allow the hair to gently fall over one shoulder.

2. The Grecian look is another favourite because it is a relaxed, soft and unstructured look. Pile the hair up loosely on top of the head and pin in place. Finish with simple hair accessories such as fresh flowers for a really feminine touch.

3. Braids comes in many different forms, from the French braid, Dutch braid and side braid, to the waterfall braid and fishtail braid… the list is endless! It’s a great way of softly pulling the hair back off your face and a braided twist updo is great for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. One of my favourite braided looks is to plait the hair into a fishtail, mess it up slightly for a more ‘undone’ look and pin high on the head into a bun shape.

Speaking of buns, for clients with shorter hair, longing for an up-do for their office party, you could suggest this brand new range of seven celebrity style buns from Hairaisers, for girls who want to transform their look in seconds.

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For a timeless and elegant look they could opt for the Top Knot, in a simple knot style that is worn high up on the head, or the Classic Bun, a fuss-free chignon that adds instant chic to any ‘do.

For all-out glamour, recommend the Glamour Bun, combining a big shape with thick plaited detail and voluminous shape.

Or for something a little more unique, they can experiment with the Snug Bun, Spiral, Tousled and Nest styles. All great ways to create on trend looks in a matter of minutes.

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Christmas Hair Tutorial wit h Ant hony John Salons

SalonNV spoke to the fabulous Anthony John (Tony) of Anthony John Salons to get his top tips for festive styles, sure to turn heads at any seasonal soiree.

Fancy giving them a go?

Take it away, Tony:

STYLE GUIDE: Step by step - Pony tail.

A classic but this elegant take with a twist is party perfect 1. Secure a pony tail in your hair as high and tight as possible 2. Using a small brush or tooth comb, flatten any flyaways from the scalp. We would recommend using KMS California Maximum Hold Spray 3. Secure the pony tail further with long pins and finish with wrapping a ribbon around the hair tie 4. Using a GHD Curve: Classic Curl tong, prepare your hair and create curls as tight as possible 5. Using a soft brush, tease through the tight curls to give it a softer look 6. Separate a section at the front of your hair and spray VIP (volume in powder) into the root and backcomb to create volume 7. Smooth the surface of the hair using a soft brush to smooth over any fly aways 8. Finish off with KMS California makeover spray to enhance the waves and add texture and movement 34 | SalonNV Magazine

Festive Style Guide

STYLE GUIDE: Step by step – Oversize

1. Using KMS California Add Volume shampoo to provide body and fullness this also strengthens to give hair a lift 2. Spray in KMS Body Build Detangler on towel dried hair to detangle and enhance fullness up to 40%. Tangle tease through 3. Apply a gold ball size of styling foam into towel dried hair. Go on to spray volumising spray into the root. Both of these products will give up to 70% more volume and provides ultimate heat protection 4. Blow dry the hair – blasting the hair to ensure it is 80% dry. Using a round brush continue to dry the hair rolling it at the root area to create volume 5. Set your hair on medium heated rollers (if you don’t have these, then Velcro rollers will do).

6. If you are using heated rollers, leave them to set. If you have chosen to use Velcro rollers, blow hot air onto the rollers and then leave until completely cool.

7. Remove the rollers gently. For each section you remove – back comb to create an oversized look. Brush over the surface of the hair backwards and mist over with antihumidity seal to add shine and to maintain a glossy finish.

8. If you aren’t happy with the curls following the roller removal process, use a medium barrelled heated tong (we would recommend GHD Curve: Classic Curl Tong) to exaggerate the curls and then use a flat brush to create the desired effect.

9. Spray in plenty of Makeover Spray by KMS California - particularly at the roots to create plenty of body and matt texture.

This also makes the hair more malleable and gives the hair some structure.

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EXCEL, LONDON, SATURDAY 10TH, SUNDAY 11TH AND MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2015

THE UK’S ULTIMATE HAIRDRESSING EXHIBITION TAKES CENTRE STAGE What an amazing three days we had! With so much to see and do, visitors from all over the world were spoilt for choice. The atmosphere was electric with show-stopping presentations on the BaByliss Professional, Fellowship, ghd, HJ and Wahl stages along with educational demonstrations on the Colour Placement Systems, Denman, Diva Professional Styling, Envy Hair, Future Talent powered by L’Oréal Professionnel, Matrix and Redken, Sassoon Academy, Tangle Teezer and TONI&GUY stands leaving visitors educated, motivated and inspired.

Olaplex brought internet sensation Guy Tang to London and the exhibition for the very first time where he showcased their three-step system which was an outstanding success with visitors who took to social media using his #hairbesties to share his work. Attendees made the most of the fantastic shopping opportunities available, with many exhibitors including Kerastraight and Innoluxe selling out of products. Kent Brushes showed traditional brush making methods on their stand alongside a wide range of professional and retail brushes. Business opportunities, tools and packages were well served by companies such as Barber in a Box and Electric Hair along

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with the many software companies represented by i-Salon, Phorest, Salon Advantage Systems, Salon Genius, Salon Iris, Salon Partner, Secure POS and Shortcuts.

The ever-popular Hair Tools stand continued to offer all types of salon accessories and tools, and, as always, Salon Supplies continued to inject fun into the proceedings with their mini golf course, where visitors could take a break from shopping and compete to win some fantastic prizes. The latest in furniture innovations were found on the Maletti, McCann Styling Chair, LSE, REM and Takara Belmont stands along with a wide variety of handmade furniture at the Cronus Barber Shop Furniture stand. Any visitors looking for new scissors were spoilt for choice as all the scissor exhibitors at the event had such fantastic ranges and exclusive Salon International deals on offer.

HJ’s Hair Heroes stage provided visitors with an exclusive opportunity to get to know their industry icons better when a member of the HJ team interviewed Darren Ambrose, Beverley C, Patrick Cameron, Karen and Charles Dodds, Errol Douglas, Bruno Marc Giamattei, Colin Greaney, Mark Hayes, Tim Hartley, Gary Hooker and Michael Young, Nick Irwin, Zoe Irwin, Mark

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WAHL ANNOUNCES BRITISH BARBER OF THE YEAR 2015 WAHL has crowned Jamie Dunning of Savills Barbers as its British Barber of the Year 2015.

After demonstrating his talents in front of a team of judges, Jamie was presented with a trophy and £500 worth of WAHL products.

He said of his title, “I’ve waited a year to get back onto this stage and now I’m sat with all my heroes.”

Simon Shaw, European Artistic Director of WAHL UK, added, “Over 100 barbers entered the competition this year and the talent was exceptional. Jamie is a deserving winner, his outstanding barbering skills stand out to me and I can tell he has a promising future.”

SASSOON LAUNCH ANDROGYNE AT SALON LIVE Leeson, Paul Stafford, Akin Konizi, Richard Ward and Mark Woolley.

HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards Gallery sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional was one of the busiest areas of the show where for the first time, visitors could see the work of the finalists and nominees for HJ’s British Hairdresser of the Year. The Competition Area was a hive of activity with competitors preparing their models prior to the judging sessions. The lucky winners were announced on the HJ Stage with Phoebe Sophia Hill of Francesco Group, Stafford winning HJ’s Rising Star of the Year; Charlotte Boyes from Posh Hair, Nails and Beauty in Leeds being awarded HJ’s Extensions Specialist of the Year sponsored by Remi Cachet; Kade Kut from Image Barbers in Bedford winning HJ’s Afro Stylist of the Year, Jurate Tiskaite from Eleven in London winning HJ’s Bridal Hairdresser of the Year and Bryn Whitmore from Cream Hair in Cheltenham winning HJ’s Barber of the Year sponsored by Andis.

Put the date in your diary now as Salon International, the UK’s Ultimate Hairdressing Exhibition will be back next year from Saturday 15th to Monday 17th October 2016.

Sassoon marked 60 years since their formation with a celebration of their stunning new collection, Androgyne, at Salon Live at Salon International.

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Salon International SALONNV CAUGHT UP WITH TWO OF THE TOP HAIRDRESSERS APPEARING AT SALON INTERNATIONAL THIS YEAR

GIANNI SCUMACI CUTTING IT ON THE FRINGES Gianni Scumaci is a young man to have spent 25 years in hairdressing.

In that time he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in fashion, publishing and photography.

If you have admired a David Bailey portrait in recent times then you have no doubt gazed upon the scissor-work of Gianni Scumaci. His iconic haircut, the Fanni, even became the topic of a Trivial Pursuit question, and yet throughout all of this he has often considered himself an outsider.

We meet him to find out why he feels this way.

“I am inspired by many people in different fields, not just hairdressing,” he tells us.

“I did come from a family of hairdressers – I grew up above my grandfather’s barbershop – so family have inspired me.

My initial inspiration was Vidal Sassoon, but I look everywhere for inspiration, often the art world: great artists like Thomas Heatherwick or Pina Bausch. When I do my own work, I draw from the creative world or from great thinkers.”

Throughout our conversation, he talks about artists, choreographers and psychology. It is not difficult to imagine him in another walk of life, but Scumaci argues against this: “It’s always been hairdressing. I started cutting hair when I was ten – by 13, I was cutting hair every Saturday for money. My parents did worry that they had over-influenced me. They worked hard standing behind a chair and knew the kind of life it could bring, but when they saw the sacrifices I was making for hairdressing they supported me completely. It’s been a way of life.”

Family is mentioned several times. It is obvious that they have had considerable influence on his career to date.

“Even as I’ve become more successful, I can always ask my parents’ opinion. I show them ideas and they tell me very quickly if it’s not going to work. I remember doing a project that involved casting horses for a year. I was very excited when I picked one, but then I showed my mum and she said, ‘You cannot do a shoot for Italian Vogue with that old horse! Snap out of it.’ It’s great to be that vulnerable.”

There is barely a magazine worth reading that Gianni Scumaci has not worked with, but he talks again about that family connection when we ask about the work closest to his heart.

“Early on, I did a project for i-D magazine called For Real with Liz Hancock, the single most respected beauty editor. It was in homage to my grandfather, who was a barber and the man I’m named after.

At the time, I felt I couldn’t express myself in the hairdressing arena and I wanted to get something out to the public. I went on to the streets, cast eight guys and did their hair. The project wasn’t even commissioned - I just did it. Terry Jones at i-D saw it and

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said, ‘Whose is this? I want to publish it tomorrow.’ I think I’m most proud of that because it involved stepping out of the world of hair, it opened up a whole new industry to me, and obviously it was nice to do it for my grandfather.”

Despite his suggestion that he struggled to express himself in the industry, Gianni is quick to defend hairdressing: “This is a very exciting industry, and I’ve been in a privileged position within it, but there have been times when I’ve felt the need to stay on the fringes, if you’ll pardon the pun.

“When I was younger there were times when I felt I didn’t belong. I’ve tried to understand the reasons and I think it relates to how some people choose to represent themselves.”

Gianni seems reluctant to voice his anxieties about those he sees damaging the industry he loves: “With some of this new generation everything has to be instant. With the influx of money from product companies, which has inevitably gone into the fashion scene, there’s a whole generation of hairdressers who want to jump on that bandwagon. They want to skip their development in the salon and jump straight to a runway backstage somewhere. That’s cool and perhaps there’s no point fighting it, but what I’m here to do through education is to offer and communicate to young people what they’re going to miss by taking the easy option.

“I realised it was a dangerous situation. I saw a culture where pretty soon no-one would be able to cut hair or understand the clients. Life is not a bed of roses and it certainly won’t be for the young assistant who is desperate to take that easy route.”

With all his undoubted success, why does he now feel the need to reach out to the industry through his new website?

“I want to use the website to set the tone, to say ‘This is where I’ve been, this is my vision for cutting hair’. I want to package it up and then give it back through education. I’m not trying to be holier than thou, because it is a business, but I’ve been lucky and I want to share that. I want to tell young people to be themselves: don’t try to be a star, because only when you do it your own way, that’s when you might become a star.

“Vidal Sassoon was a great mentor to me and that was the message he passed on: be who you are.”

If you would like to learn more about Gianni Scumaci or his forthcoming GS Education programme, his new website is a visual extravaganza: www.gianniscumaci.com

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TACKLING JAMIE STEVENS Listening to Jamie Stevens speak is like tuning into a post-match interview with an outspoken football manager. Perhaps this is because he had his own Premiership career dashed by injury before it really began.

He’s pure box-office, talking honestly about everything from the beard craze to X-Factor and his own plans for global success. When someone has collected all the awards that he has, people might be wise to listen.

Within seconds of meeting, Jamie shares with us his view on the current barbering trend: “I’m not going to knock it, because men’s hairdressing is a massive part of what I do, but it worries me. Three-and-a-halfthousand hairdressers and barbers opened in the UK this year, and I think it’s going to be a fad.

I worry for those people who have invested all their time and money. I understand it, with the skin fading and the beards, but fashion trends come and go. A lot of hairdressers have noticed a decrease in their male clientele, because they’ve all gone to those barbers, but it’s only a matter of time before they all flock back.”

It seems safe to assume that he has no plans to ride the barbering wave.

“I was approached about opening a chain of barbers,” he says.

“I looked into it, but when I spoke to some big people and they told me I would be mad. The thing with men’s hairdressing is there’s effectively a cap on how much money you can make. It’s not like with women, where you can do extensions and colour to get the bills up.

The rents are still the same; the equipment is still the same. I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing in the unisex market.”

Until recently, Jamie was resident hairdresser on the X-Factor. He stepped down after it clashed with his role as global ambassador for Matrix products.

“I did the X-Factor for four years. TREsemmé sponsored the show for the last two years and that caused some issues for me. They had me by the balls and I had to do their TV thing. On one hand it was good because that TV commercial was viewed 76 million times, but at the same time I pissed-off a lot of hairdressers.”

The X-Factor might be the peak of primetime TV hairstyling, but Jamie is typically irreverent about the process: “Early on, we were making people over for the sake of it, transforming blondes to red or pink. In hindsight, I would never have done it like that.”

Jamie says he had other reasons for leaving the show: “It got to stage where I was introduced as the X-Factor hairdresser. I felt people should know me for winning 30 awards and being nominated for another 60. Before X-Factor I did Gok Wan’s stuff and I stopped that for the same reason – I was becoming known as Gok’s hairdresser. Everything has a shelf life.”

When we ask about his transition from the salon to the screen, Jamie saves perhaps his most-crunching tackle for those trying to emulate him.

“I get 50 emails every month from people asking to work for me because they want to be on TV. That’s not the right reason. I’ve had to work to get this far. When people only see that whole crap, it’s not what hairdressing is about. I love, eat, sleep and drink hairdressing. If you’re doing it just to get on TV then you’re doing it for the wrong reasons and I’m not interested.”

With everything that he has achieved in his career so far, Jamie is rightly proud. What future does he see for himself?

“Every hairdresser’s dream is to win British Hairdresser of the Year.

I always said I wanted to be one of the first to win every category.

We’ve done Men’s, Colour, Afro, London, and hopefully British, so Avant-garde would be next. I’m also launching my own product range in the next few days.”

Some people have suggested that Jamie Stevens might be next in a line of once-in-a-generation stylists who transcend the industry to innovate within a wider context. Does he agree with this idea?

“I want to build something similar to the greats, like Sassoon and Toni and Guy. I’m not saying I want 900 salons worldwide – I wouldn’t take that if you offered it to me – but I would like to build a great team, leave a legacy and inspire young hairdressers.”

For more information about Jamie Stevens and his new range of products, Mr. Jamie Stevens, visit www.jamiestevenshair.com

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’TIS THE SEASON TO LOOK FABULOUS! Before you think ‘it’s too early to talk about Christmas’, bear with me. I am not one of those people who starts buying Christmas gifts in October, or even listens to carols whilst dressing for Halloween. It’s just wrong. BUT… looking good doesn’t happen overnight.

We all harbour certain contentions about our appearance, face or even body, in one form or another. It’s important we don’t let these ‘mole hills’ become ‘mountains’.

A responsible doctor or nurse will be objective and let you know which concerns are legitimate and which aren’t. However, if something really bothers us, and treating it will both help boost self-esteem, and happiness, then let’s address it.

We have talked at great length in past articles about facial ageing, understanding the process, and therefore understanding how BOTOX®, dermal fillers and Silhouette Soft can give us a more youthful, natural look. Today we are going to discuss nonsurgical treatments for the body (and a bit about the face). These include medical devices such as lasers, ultrasound, radio frequency and cryolipolysis (fat freezing).

Today’s medical technology is far more advanced than it has ever been, and the results achieved were only dreamt of under a surgeon’s knife. Results are natural, sustainable and can be life changing.

Results aren’t instant and hence, with 9 weeks till the jolly fat man squeezes down the chimney, it’s time to start planning.

Admit it, you’ve already started thinking about your outfit and hair style for Xmas nights out, so why not your aesthetic treatments?

Medical devices. Where to start, or finish for that matter? With a 1,200 word limit set by the ever so lovely, but ruthlessly strict editor, this is going to be a whistle stop tour of current, clinically proven devices.

As a general rule, I write about what I know.

Therefore I will be speaking specifically about certain treatment machines (they’re not paying me to ‘big them up’), because I believe they work, and work very, very well. Of course there are other machines available which I’m sure also work well, but… always stick to what you know. Right, are you ready for some science, promises and sketchy humour? Read on.

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treatment of choice. Adipocytes (fat cells) are sensitive to cold temperatures (around 4 degrees celsius). Targeted cold is applied to specific gym resistant areas which leads to fat cell death, without damaging the skin above. Once fat cells have been frozen, your own body will simply get rid of them, removing stubborn small pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise (think ‘love handles’) or even arms and thighs.

Results are visible from six to ten weeks.

You’ll continue to lose fat in the treated area during the following months. For me, the two devices that stand out well above the rest are the Cristal™ and Coolsculpting™ machines.

RADIO-FREQUENCY FAT REDUCTION: Someone, somewhere thought, “chilling fat, destroys it, what happens when we heat it up?” Answer: it destroys it too!

VANQUISH™ radio-frequency (RF) technology is the only non-contact body contouring treatment on the market that safely heats fat cells by emitting specific frequencies to destroy these cells, which the body then excretes, without damaging skin or muscle. After a series of four to six 30-45 minute treatments, consistent and measurable results can be seen. Did I mention no down time? Pretty remarkable, no?

SKIN SKIN SKIN: TIGHTEN, LIFT, GLOW! It’s time to discuss the dreaded ‘C’ word: CELLULITE. Like it or not, it’s there. We don’t like it, but there it is. Importantly, what is cellulite? Clinically speaking, it is persistent subcutaneous fat, pushing under skin (which, with age becomes thinner and less elastic), causing dimpling of the skin.

It’s less about ‘fat’ and more about poorer skin. Cellulite can be found in thinner and fuller figured individuals, women and men alike, although it’s predominantly found on women’s hips and thighs. There are many products and treatments that promise to get rid of cellulite but there is little evidence that many of them work well or for long.

This is why good clinical evidence is so important. Do your homework about which treatments work and don’t work. Indiba™

is a RF device which stimulates collagen production and increases the circulation, improving the delivery of nutrients and removal of waste products. The new, elastic collagen therefore tightens skin, making it firmer and more resistant to dimpling from underlying fat. Good bye cellulite!

LASERS: Why? Skin tightening, hair removal, regretted tattoos.

What is a laser? Strictly speaking, a laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the simulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. Don’t worry, I didn’t understand that sentence either. Basically, different frequencies, or wavelengths, of light are

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used and the depth of the tattoo, multiple sessions are needed, and rarely can a respectable practitioner promise you 100% resolution. So be weary when they do.

FACIAL LIFTING: I’ve written in length in past articles about why jowls form, and how to lift them with minimally invasive procedures, Silhouette Soft thread lift being the go to treatment. But what about noninvasive treatments, ones that don’t involve needles, fillers or threads? The only answer worth uttering is Ultherapy™. Ultrasound waves focus energy deep beneath the skin at the optimal temperature for collagen regeneration. The treatment jumpstarts a natural process, known as neocollagenesis, to produce new collagen. The device is so powerful that only one treatment is needed to achieve lifting of brows, neck, jowls and even improve the appearance of a sun beaten décolletage (chest area). No down time, with results visible from two months post procedure and lasting upwards of 18 months.

Radio frequency, lasers, ultrasound, and cryotherapy for face, body, hair, tattoo, and skin treatments all covered in under 1200 words. Granted, not the most in depth article, but it wasn’t meant to be. It’s a taster, an appetiser of what is possible, which devices will deliver every time, and why you need to make time for them now for the holiday season.

chosen, amplified and manipulated to target certain problems. For example, using one frequency in particular (e.g Q-swtiched), helps heat and cause micro-trauma to skin, boosting production of tightening factors, hence addressing wrinkles, pigmentation and sag. Laser skin tightening and resurfacing used to be associated with a painful experience and a long down time.

Today’s lasers put yesterday’s to shame, with minimal discomfort and days off work.

Again, there are too many manufacturers and brands to review, but from my experience, the HARMONY systems works best.

Other frequencies of light are great

at targeting hair follicles, which means permanent hair removal in those very unwanted areas. Again, gone are the days where this was ‘jump off the bed, slap the practitioner in the face’ sore. The Soprano ICE leads the way in minimal discomfort and permanent hair removal in very few sessions.

Our third use of lasers is for tattoo removal. No matter how hard we try and forget that trip to Ibiza ten years ago, ‘that tattoo’ still haunts us. Q-switched lasers target the tattoo’s pigment and literally blasts the dye into nano-particles, dispersing the appearance of the tattoo.

You’re literally ‘firing laser beams’ at it. How sci-fi is that?! Due to the nature of the dyes

If you would like to know more about any of these treatments, visit my page, www. drnestor.co.uk, or call 0141 552 0828 to make a free, no obligation consultation with myself at La Belle Forme, Merchant City, Glasgow.

If you have a question for Dr Nestor about wrinkle relaxing treatments, dermal fillers, skin health, how to responsibly provide treatments by a Doctor, Nurse or dentist in your place of work, or anything else in Cosmetic Medicine send him an e-mail at contact@salonnv.co.uk.

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ALL THAT GLITTERS: SARA HILL

Sara Hill is one of the UK’s leading make-up artists and art directors, who has worked with the likes of Kanye West, Grace Jones and Emeli Sande, to name but a few.

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ara is also the editor of fashion forward HOPE ST magazine and, as if that isn’t enough, has recently launched her own Sara Hill make-up range.

With 17 years in the business, we wanted to find out more about the woman behind some of our favourite make-up looks and the one whose latest launch has a brought a touch of sparkle back into our lives: let’s take a moment to meet Sara Hill.

Sara grew up in Scotland, leaving school at 16 determined to follow her dream to study make-up.

Fascinated by film and special effects; her goal was to work on Hollywood movie sets, with sci-fi flicks particularly captivating her love of detail and drama.

Sara trained in Scotland for three years before further developing her skills in London.

This led to jobs with the BBC but she cites working on Star Gate Sg1 in Vancouver as her first big break.

From there, she was on her way and jobs assisting the biggest artists at International fashion weeks, such as Alex Box, Pat McGrath and Kirsten Piggott at shows including Alexander McQueen and Westwood, followed.

She told SalonNV: “I have an agent in London who is amazing.”

Now she has an incredible CV and has worked with some amazing talent.

“They are all lovely to be honest. I really like Indiana and Rae Morris, both fairly new artists but really humble and lovely to work with, real sweet hearts.

I’ve also worked with: Grace Jones, Melanie C, Emile Sande, Kanye West, Indiana, Becky Hill, Marina and the Diamonds, Jack O’Connell, Rae Morris, Rosie Huntington -Whiteley.”

Sara’s skills may be in demand across the globe but she

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has a studio in Glasgow’s Central Chambers, which is fast becoming the go-to creative hub in the city, which she occasionally opens the doors of to let the public experience a touch of the Hill magic.

She said: “The studio is really a make-up shop, I only open it a few times a month and put a notice out on social media. What’s cool about it is that it contains the full range of my products and you can come play to try the range and not feel the pressure of a pushy sales person trying to sell you something that you don’t need.

It’s a fun relaxed environment, the interior is quirky and there’s amazing natural light.”

On the importance of the Central Chamber location, she added: “When I moved in four years ago with my make-up school, The Academy of Make-up, it wasn’t that busy, but since then lots of my arty and fashion friends

have joined which is great fun. I like to think that I started the creative movement there. What I love most about the building is that it’s unlike a lot of office space in Glasgow.

It has great original period features, some rooms still have old fire places, plus it is SO central, which is fab.”

Sara’s make-up range has had the bloggers and beauty world buzzing, and it is something she has taken time to perfect.

“I’ve been working on the range for over 5 years. It started off as the quest for the perfect foundation and then once I achieved this it grew arms and legs and now I have a huge range from lipsticks to primer, to eyeshadow and glitters! It is all made in New York, not tested on animals and also everything is vegan, except the lipliners and eyeliners, as they contain organically sourced beeswax.

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“All the products are made originally for my professional needs in the hope that if I liked them, others would too. I know that sounds crazy but I didn’t really have a plan other than make something that works and that I love.”

Sounds like a good enough plan to us!

SalonNV’s Laura Boyd fell in love with the range after spotting it in NAF! Salon, which is also in Central Chambers, but you can get it at www.sarahill.com, Sara’s shop in Glasgow Central Chambers (check website for opening times) and Ocean Terminal Edinburgh.

Sara added: “There are other retailers in the pipe line across the country and Europe too.”

One of the main things that caught her eye was the fabulous range of glitter products on offer – a must for the party season, but also perfect for adding a spot of glitz to any night out.

Sara said: “Glitter isn’t just for Christmas, it’s all year round! I love the reaction people have to glitter, everyone that sees it turns into a big kid. It’s fun.”

So which three products could Sara not live without? “My sheer velvet foundation, primer and glitter.”

She certainly adds a touch of sparkle to the make-up world, but what is the goal for this woman who has already made so many of her dreams come true?

“To be sold in Liberty’s and Selfridges London then worldwide would be nice.”

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WHY CHANGING YOUR COLOUR SUPPLIER COULD BE THE BEST DECISION YOU EVER MAKE

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very hairdresser has their favourite colour and their absolute ‘can’t live without’ shade.

They also have a fear of change, of using a different colour range. It’s an industry norm; the giant corporations train hairdressers to believe that they can’t function without their products.

It’s a genius approach to keeping salons and stylists on board. Alongside the training, the discounts and the events the big companies offer, they also secure the absolute loyalty of hairdressers by instilling in them the belief that what they use is the very best and should never be changed. After spending many years working for larger companies and (being honest about it) encouraging salons to be ‘scared’ about changing, the realisation that moving to a different colour can be an uplifting experience came as something of a shock to the system.

Strict regulations’ regarding formulations and ingredients means that there really isn’t anything that could be classed as a ‘bad’ product. Every manufacturer delivers quality and products that deliver excellent results. So why is there so much fear attached to change? It’s the fear of the unknown, and I believe it’s this that prevents people from looking at other ranges.

Of course each colour range has its own special qualities, a U.S.P that creates a story about the brand. These usually include special tonal mixes that create different hues in the hair, some create denser coverage, and others offer more translucent, natural results. Some companies have

multi functional products that do different jobs depending on how they are used.

Number and letter systems vary (that’s a big scare factor for most people). Every brand has exciting shades that are unique to them and then of course there is the packaging and the imagery… all designed to keep the hairdresser loyal.

Ultimately, what’s inside the tube is what counts, that, and an understanding of the principles of colour, from primary through to tertiary, from neutralising to complimentary shades. Every stylist and technician has an excellent understanding of basic colour theory, this, in reality means a change of brand is a relatively painless step. Colours do work differently and there is always an element of variation in shade, depth and tone, but ultimately these differences can be dealt with easily when a logical approach is taken to understanding the nuances of a colours performance.

Changing the colour brand a salon uses encourages everyone to ‘up their game’ and become more interactive with their clients, it gives hairdressers the opportunity to communicate and encourage the client to be open to change. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t all plain sailing, but logic and a step by step approach to colour always creates great results and it actually doesn’t matter that much about what brand is being used. Of course choice is also about trust and hairdressers must trust the colour they use. But sometimes, taking a leap of faith and trying something new brings a frisson of ‘colourful’ excitement back into the hands of the hairdresser!

“The realisation that moving to a different colour can be an uplifting experience came as something of a shock to the system.”

Log onto www.mrandmrshaircare.com or www.mrhaircare.co.uk to find out more and to get in touch!

Emil McMahon (mrhaircare) offers bespoke training for salons interested in developing their retail skills.

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WHICH PHASE IS YOUR BUSINESS IN?

Erica Douglas, co-author of Blogging: The Essential Guide and Making Money Online

MAKING CHRISTMAS AT YOUR SPA THE BEST FESTIVE SEASON FOR SALES

Over the past ten years I have taught hundreds of businesses how to launch and market their businesses online. I’ve also run my own businesses and websites, and more recently I have been working one to one with businesses.

Nadia Arain, Founder at the Spapreneur Consulting, Author at Spa Marketing Success

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uring that time I have noticed that all businesses, including my own, can be categorised as being in one of the following four phases; Survival, Launch, Development or Growth. Like many business owners I have experienced all four phases, both in my own businesses and via the clients I work with.

It’s very important in business to know where you are now so that you can plot your route to where you are trying to get to. Each phase reflects a part of the journey and how you market when you are in each phase must adjust so that it facilitates the move towards the next phase.

In this article I have described each phase so that you can identify where your business is right now. Which phase is your business in?

Launch Phase

The launch phase can relate to: the initial launch of your business, a relaunch, the launch of a new product or service, or the launch of a new premises as part of an expansion or move.

All of these situations are a major opportunity for your business to turn up the volume on your marketing.

In Britain it’s a little frowned upon to show off too much or talk about ourselves excessively but during a launch it’s very much accepted and it gives you a chance to really promote your business. Done well a launch should give your email list and entire business a boost.

Survival Phase

The survival phase incorporates those businesses that are struggling to get a foothold or have found their business in decline. You may have a few customers, but certainly not enough to create the income your business needs to survive. Each day you may be wondering if you should give up and whether there is any way to make your business work. You may feel stuck; you want to make a success of your business, but you don’t really have the money or confidence to invest.

Each phase comes with its own challenges, but survival is the phase that requires the most inner belief and determination.

In the survival phase you need some quick wins to create confidence in yourself and cashflow in the business. If you can get a few small successes under

your belt you can often build upon these and begin to drive your business forward in a more methodical way.

Development Phase

Businesses that are achieving some success but are not yet the market leader or contending for that position can be defined as being in the development phase. It may be that you have several parts of a marketing system in place, but there is plenty of space to improve and refine.

You are almost certainly missing areas where you could be making more money, as well as untapped marketing opportunities. This phase is all about taking what you have created so far and turning it into an efficient and effective system that will allow you to make a bid to become one of the leaders in your market.

The key here is to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Aim to build upon your strengths and minimise your weaknesses.

Identify the strongest element of your marketing and think about how you can do it even better. Acknowledge your weakest area and find an expert or teach yourself how you can turn this weak marketing area into a strength.

Growth Phase

Businesses that are the market leader or contending for that position should be in the growth phase. Your system is in place and it’s working, but you know you can’t rest on your laurels. The key here is to keep innovating and refining your system to stay ahead of competitors. You are looking for new money making opportunities and possibly planning to expand. You’re always thinking of ways to cement your position as market leader and your marketing reflects this.

Some think this phase is easy, in fact it’s one of the most difficult as there is no one in front of you that you can look to for ideas and inspiration. You are the market leader and your business is expected to set the bar for everyone else.

In this phase you should focus on the opportunities your business has. You should be thinking at an industry level and aiming to make connections with key influencers.

You should also be reaching out into the community, ensuring you are seen as key part of your local community.

Which phase is your business in? Are you marketing appropriately for that phase?

To find out more about how to marketing your business online visit www.ericadouglas.com/7-step-plan/

Christmas can often be seen as a very challenging time for Spas, considering that many spa owners market haphazardly to their prospects and clients, alike. A lot of people will just put out a simple postcard or run a special promotion such as having your nails and your tan done, ready and just in time for your festive season.

However, what most spa owners don’t realise is the fact that your Christmas period can often be the quietest period known, if you don’t take care of it properly.

The first pointer is to create a campaign that is very compelling. It can be very simple and responsive, such as something a client of mine once did. She bought a pet outfit for her dog, dressed her up and on the front of the postcard, it said “Will you help me get my soup bone?”.

What was astounding about that situation was the fact that she recorded the highest number of sales that the spa had ever made in the years it had been open, during Q4. The reason for this is that people were engaged and in order to RESPOND to an offer, it is imperative that people READ it first. A lot of people make their newsletters and e-zines very “business” like. They fill it up with lots of annoying and boring facts and figures, in a bid to impress people.

Remember, that you are doing business with people and not with a company! People want to know more about you personally and your life. Understand what your clients want through a simple e-mail survey. You can run an offer competition special saying someone may win a massage or a facial. That alone is enough to get people to give you a penny for their thoughts. Often, when you don’t seem to know what is good for your clients at the next step of your business, run a survey!

We live to share our opinions all the time on social media, so when you ask people for their input—they are often going to feel very special! Use this to your advantage when you decide to run a special offering for the festive season!

A lot of spa owners tend to neglect and forget to teach their staff about having to upsell their services and products during the Christmas period. Instead of increasing their average transaction size, they think of how to acquire more clients. In the lead to this season, hire a consultant or a trainer and get your staff to actively learn and implement upselling and promotional skills. Nothing brings joy faster to see your place busy and thriving as well as your employees really feeling they are making a difference in people’s lives.

Christmas doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

Remember to engage on a heartfelt level with your clients to make this festive season an abundant and prosperous one for you!

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RADICAL APPROACH SET TO ALTER CLIENT BEHAVIOUR Salons and barbershops can now create a subscription-based private members club for clients that will liberate their staff from the relentless pushing required to get clients to rebook before they leave.

But even more radical is the ability to automate the process using a new system built-in to the latest version of Shortcuts Salon & Spa software.

Clients will adore the option which enables them to spread the cost of flawless hair throughout the year.

But salons will love it more as it secures client loyalty, guarantees a steady income every month and is totally automated.

This innovative approach to selling services, similar to any gym membership, is now possible only for salons using the all-new Shortcuts Fusion. The innovative package from the market leader in salon and spa technology includes an option for a membership scheme that promises to change the way clients access services.

Instead of making a one-off payment as they leave, which might change from appointment to appointment, clients can opt to pay a fixed monthly fee and redeem the services over a time set by the salon.

‘Our latest version is true to its namesake as it fuses together the demands of the online marketplace with the realities of a bricks-and-mortar business,’ said Jo Burgess, Evolutions Manager for Shortcuts Software.

‘We refuse to let our industry trail behind others when it comes to technology. At Shortcuts, we continually invest in technological developments that create new methods of selling services for the benefit of our partner salons.

Our membership option is just one of a whole raft of innovations that help secure more and better business for our salons.’

Additional and exclusive benefits can be heaped on this elite group of clients to reward them for their commitment, while it establishes a steady income stream the salon can rely on while reducing the number of noshows. Each salon can decide how to reward members – for example, the client could pay £50 a month and receive six cut and colours to use in one year and they can bundled specific products into the programme.

‘Shortcuts has always been a pioneer, conceived and created by hairdressers and maintaining an ongoing affinity with the industry. We have focused all our energies on leading the way with technology that makes it easier for salons and spas to compete online without sacrificing control,’ added Jo. Proving once again its position as the most innovative technology provider on the market, Shortcuts has also added an automated, sophisticated and sleek loyalty option to Fusion. It uses a points-based system that gives individual salons the flexibility to reward clients in the way that best suits them, and thereby secure loyalty. The salon can choose exactly how many points each client can earn, how they are earned and when the points can be used. Fusion also gives the salon absolute freedom and flexibility to choose how it will reward its clients. The multi-tiered system includes functionality that can automatically move clients between tiers when they become eligible – for example, upgrading them from silver to gold loyalty status, and determine what their reward will be.

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DARE I SING “IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS”!?

Natalie Roche, Beauty Expert, Founder and Managing Director of Natalie Roche Ltd, helps you prep you salon for the Christmas rush!

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LOVE Christmas, getting all dolled up for the parties and family gatherings! I rely on my favourite salon and spa to keep me looking my best throughout this busy season, and I do a fair bit of Christmas shopping there too (who doesn’t love the gift of ‘me-time’ or finding a little stocking filler from their favourite beauty brand), so having your salon prepped for this busy time of year is important to keep things running smoothly for clients and maximising profits.

Take a peek at my three top tips to prep your salon for the Christmas rush:

1. Make Sure You Have Gift Options

This could include retail options, as many beauty brands bring out special money-saving Christmas gift sets which are often in adorable festive packaging! Great for clients wanting to give somebody a taster of a new brand, a secret santa presents for the beauty fans out there, or a stocking filler of ‘extras’ for an already loyal fan. It’s good to keep your retail offering seasonal, and Christmas gift sets are a great way to do this (especially if you make your display areas look extra festive to grab attention!)

Gift vouchers for treatments are a must-have at Christmas time, even if you don’t normally offer them year round. They will bring new customers coming through the doors during the Jan/Feb lull, and even if some don’t get redeemed, you have been paid upfront so you’re not missing out!

2. Agree Time off Well in Advance

Of course everyone has a busy social calendar around Christmas, and naturally this will mean you have a harder time working days off and extra holidays into an already stretched schedule. So set deadlines, and let everyone know they need to request important days in advance. Ideally have your November and December schedule agreed by mid October. No-one will have all of the days they want, but do your best to accommodate things which can’t move (school nativity plays, booked holidays away) then if any further switching needs to be made it’s easier to do before everyone has finalised their plans. This way you won’t be short staffed, and nobody will be in a bad mood because they’re missing out on an important event. We all know happy staff means happy customers!

3. Get Into the Festive Spirit

I know you’re going to be run off your feet over the next couple of months, and you might feel more like Scrooge, but showing your clients some festive spirit will go a long way! Try putting some cheesy Christmas tunes on, decorating the place, and even offering some mulled wine and mince pies out on busier days. It will help clients get into the mood for their own celebrations, and they will remember the cosy Christmassy atmosphere (nobody expects a minimalist white space at Christmas!) and not feeling like they were being rushed out, and will want to return.

For further press information, please contact Lucy.kinsella@natalieroche.com

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Liz McKeon

NEVER TOO EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS!

Christmas is the peak services and retail period of the year and preparation must start now.

There’s lots of work to do if you want to get the best sales results for your salon at Christmas.

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irst and foremost is to do some business planning. The key issue is timing. The date for Christmas does not change and

by December 24th your Christmas business is done, so plan backwards: • What are the peak number of clients, retail orders and gift vouchers that you can handle each day?

• Do you have adequate staff in place and fully trained?

• How much retail stock will you need on hand?

• Have you ordered novelty items?

• What about pre-Christmas events, promotions and sales?

• Do you have Christmas gift cards, gift wrapping materials and space?

• What is your plan to maximise gift voucher sales and to ensure vouchers are redeemed in January /February?

There are two guarantees: Christmas will happen, it is the dominant retail period, and people will still spend on gifts for the holiday season, so be ready to maximise all opportunities.

Spending a little time developing your strategy can deliver better sales results.

Over the last few years, there has been a growing trend for more people to shop on line, so it might also be a good idea to

review your overall ecommerce strategy and to look at how you can develop a more successful on-line Christmas business. Buying on-line for Christmas starts as early as September but the real peak starts from mid-November. This year we will expect to see a busy and a long buying period. Then, after Christmas will still be important to sell off overstocked items at bargain prices.

To be ready for a successful in salon and online Christmas, you have to think of a number of issues such as: Is your online store ready? Now is the time to clean up old content and get rid of out of date promotions and stock information.

Do you have the products to sell? Buying stock early can have a negative cash flow affect on your salon, so look at the possibility of commitment with deliveries later.

Make sure that you provide specific advice regarding returns and refunds as you don’t want to get stuck after Christmas.

Christmas is about gifts for others, more than about personal purchases. This may mean that you can offer different categorisation for your salon retail area and online store at Christmas, for example ‘gifts for 18 – 24 year olds’ or ‘gifts for him’.

Be as inventive as you need to stand out from the crowd. Remember people buying gifts want ideas, so give them some.

Do you have a safe checkout process?

The use of a well prepared and funded online

search engine marketing campaign leading up to Christmas can be a wise investment.

Think about your seasonal promotions.

You can also set up special Google Adwords Campaigns just for Christmas and help drive Christmas traffic to your salon.

Are you offering Christmas specials? You can put up special ‘Christmas only’ products that have special pre-Christmas offers. Good quality novelty items will sell, along with your regular skin care and make-up stock.

Think of price range so that you fit everyone’s budget.

Gift wrapping and gift cards can be easily added, so you might want to think about offering free gift wrapping and free gift delivery.

After Christmas is a great time for specials and clients on holiday like to shop around for bargains, so don’t think everything stops on December 25th. The smart salon owners will be ready with the Boxing Day and New Year specials campaigns.

Implement your strategy to increase your gift voucher sales, give you salon a Christmas theme, train all your staff to up-sell services, vouchers and retail gifts. And remember the phrase: ‘fail to prepare and prepare to fail!

Take time to be prepared for the festive selling season and your sales figures will reflect your hard efforts – practice and preparation will make it perfect!

Liz McKeon is a bestselling Author, Key Note Speaker, Business Coach & Trainer, specialising in the Hair, Beauty and Spa Sector.

For information about Liz’s upcoming events, on-line training Programmes and Business Seminars, check out www.lizmckeon.com. www.SalonNV.co.uk | 51

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STAFF CHANGES AND SOLUTIONS Daniel Davies is General Manager of one of London's finest barber chains, Pall Mall Barbers

Because there are so many hairdressing and barbering establishments popping up now the temptation for staff to move on is higher than it may have ever been.

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have never known any truly motivated happy member of my team come to me and say I would like to move on, unless they are moving to a different area. I believe that no matter what the situation of the member of the team leaving that it is important to do an exit interview.

With an exit interview you can find out exactly why the person has decided to leave, what issues maybe arising in the salon, any improvements you can make and ultimately if there is anything you can do to keep the staff member (if you want to). Before you have this meeting you must be prepared to listen. Do not let your own personal feelings or emotions cloud what the interviewee is saying. Listen and take notes.

If you want the staff member to stay have a think beforehand of what you may be able to offer them such as more time off, extra pay, help with tax payments, training courses etc. This is the best opportunity you can get to leave things on a good note. The last thing any business needs is a disgruntled former employee bad mouthing their old place of work.

Be really relaxed during the interview use the same tone of voice and make sure you are in a comfortable seating position. This may sound daft but change in posture and tone of voice can dramatically change a conversation so it is very important that you stay in control.

If you really want them to go straight away, ask them to hand in a resignation. In return, you could give a week’s wages. This should make things a little sweeter for them and give you the result you want.

Replacing Staff.

Does your team have any weak points that a new staff member could plug? I strongly believe that a great way of motivating a team is to learn from each other and if a new team member can do this then it can save money and time by doing internal training. Get the new person to work a trial day rather than doing a trial haircut. They will be more relaxed and can get to meet the team and you can see how they interact. Get some of your friends to pop in and have a haircut acting as a customer. You can then get a real opinion of what the person on trial is like.

How to replace troublesome staff.

First of all look at the person you have given the job to.

There was a reason why you gave that person a job in the first place. Was there a turning point when things went from good to bad? This could relate to a whole matter of things: health issues, relationship problems, something someone said in the salon - the list is endless. It may be worth jotting down the person's good and weak points, then take them out of the salon environment for a coffee and a chat. Tell them that you are having concerns about their working state of mind and want to work with them to get to the bottom of it.

Now comes the decision - do you want to keep them or is it time for a change?

If you decide that it is time for them to go you need to be very sure that you do not get any legal backlash. Is the person employed or self-employed? When letting an employed person move on you need to ensure that you have followed the correct procedure. Have they had the correct amount of warnings etc? If you are not sure get some advice. It is better to be sure than sued.

When letting an employed person move on you need to ensure that you have followed the correct procedure. Have they had the correct amount of warnings etc? If you are not sure get some advice.

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HOW TO CAPITALISE ON YOUR SERVICE MENU OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD Quotes from Benjamin Shipman, Marketing Director, Kebelo

There’s no doubting that Christmas is a busy time for salons as clients book in for bouncy blow dries ahead of festive parties, and a shape or cut to last them the course of the festive period.

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hile the salon appointment book may be full, it tends to be styling and cutting services that most clients request, while the more profitable services, such as colouring, take a back seat. So how can salons make sure that the whole of their service menu is being utilised beyond the traditional cut and blow-dry throughout this period, and encourage clients to book in for services that will have the tills ringing and profits rising?

The key lies in educating clients about the entire scope of treatments that your salon boasts and matching the services on offer to individual client needs. As industry professionals, hairdressers are a potential fountain of knowledge for their clients, with the skills to answer questions, provide recommendations and impart advice that clients cannot find elsewhere. Stylists should use this prime position to upsell products and services at every opportunity, but this doesn’t mean going in at full force with a hard sales pitch. Use the specialist expertise you already possess to continually educate your client during their appointment, while remembering to listen to their wants at the same time. Talking knowledgably and passionately about hair will lead clients to have confidence in what you are saying and trusting of your suggestions. You’d be surprised how few stylists really take the time to explain the processes that they are carrying out, or fully detail the benefits of a particular service or treatment, so clients really appreciate, and respond to, hairdressers that do. With that said, look for the points of difference on your salon service menu and ensure that you explain the benefits of your treatment offerings to clients. What does your salon offer that the one down the street doesn’t? It’s the little unique details that make all the difference and can really set you apart from the competition.

Customers are becoming savvier, and where once they may have foregone the condition of their hair in order to look good, they are now more concerned with the benefits treatments and services give to hair strength and vitality, as well as outside appearance. There is therefore an increasing opportunity for salons to provide added services to clients that will maintain hair condition as well as style. It’s no secret that colour services provide the biggest returns in revenue, and Kebelo offers a treatment

that gives salons a point of difference in colouring services. The unique dual-step Bondage professional strengthening treatment can be used alongside any in-salon hair colouring service to strengthen the hair bonds, improve overall texture and maintain the elasticity of each strand. For the client, appointment time barely increases as the neutralising cream works in five minutes, so the system is time-effective, yet yields long-lasting results. Outlay is minimal, costing only £1 per application, allowing salons to charge from £5-£15 depending on their current price structure and making it a cost-effective solution for salons looking to increase their offerings and revenue. In a world saturated with competition, it’s little details such as these that make all the difference to clients, leaving them with a memorable experience and fantastic results with a noticeable difference to their hair.

Salons should also look to introduce innovative treatments and services to the salon menu in order to increase profits, and scout for the next big thing in haircare that they can bring to their clients ahead of the competition to provide a distinct advantage. My brothers and myself launched the Kebelo brand five years ago with the pioneering treatment, Advantage, a one-hour long, in-salon hair smoothing system that results in smooth, glossy, manageable hair that lasts for up to 100 days, with an RRP of just £99. For salons, this brings the profitability of colour treatments, yet for clients, provides an affordable solution to frizz-prone hair. Winter is an ideal time to educate clients on the benefits of smoothing treatments such as Advantage, as the unpredictable weather means that many will be looking for a solution to dry, damaged or unruly hair. Why not put together a festive promotion for seasonal appropriate treatments, such as a smoothing haircare package that clients could give or receive as a gift, or redeem in January, when the salon is likely to be quieter?

Ultimately, a client visits a salon because they know their stylist has a wealth of knowledge under their belt. The more that a hairdresser imparts this knowledge to the client’s benefit, the more the client will be likely to indulge in the full range of treatments and services on offer – and return again in the future.

For further information on the Kebelo brand and all UK trade enquiries, please call 029 2132 0101. www.SalonNV.co.uk | 53

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HITTING THE ROAD

The salon environment not only provides everything a stylist / beautician needs, including a client base; it also provides the support, friendship and camaraderie so many in this industry treasure.

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o what would make someone want to go mobile and just what are the benefits of flying solo? SalonNV spoke to one lady who took the brave step to leave her salon days behind and take her business on the road: meet Pamela Morton.

Pamela left school unsure of what she wanted to be. A love of beauty products, fashion and make-up led her to a beauty course at college and she hasn’t looked back.

Now a beautician with over 12 years experience, Pamela told us: “Doing that course at college was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Being a beautician is a part of me and I never dread going to work. I obviously have the odd time, like most people, where I can’t be bothered getting up in the morning and rushing to work, but as soon as I’m on my way I’m happy.”

Pamela began her career in a salon called Get Nailed and that’s where she believes she ‘nailed it’ on her career path.

“Whilst still at college I applied for a part-time job in a salon which was advertised in a local paper. It was a new up-and-coming salon that had only been opened around 10 months at the time. I had no idea at the time of applying that it was a very elite salon, using only the best quality products such as Elemis and Bare Minerals make-up (before it was in all the big department stores) amongst other great products.

“Get Nailed was owned by a family who have other companies, but Lisa, my Manager (and good friend to this day), sent me on a lot of very good courses through the companies of the products we used in the salon.

“The courses were very intense and in depth so it was like training all over again and to a very high standard, as these companies are very particular about how their products are used in treatments and retailed to the public. It’s probably much more than most people imagine, a lot of product knowledge and practice doing treatments to get it just right. You can’t just ‘wing it’ to pass!”

Pamela spent eight happy years at Get Nailed, working her way up to being assistant manager and meeting life long friends and clients through her role there.

She left when the owners closed up shop, taking their business in a different direction, and moved on to rent a treatment room in a salon in Stirling.

This worked well for Pamela for a while, but when her own life changed, and her

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baby boy, Travis, came into the world, she knew it was time to move on as she felt she could no longer offer the same commitment and dedication to the salon environment.

That’s when she knew it was time to go it alone.

“It was scary but I’d say the good thing was I was already self employed, established and had loyal clients and I was going through even bigger changes in my personal life with a baby, so I just got on with it and made it happen.”

So where do you begin when you want to set up on your own?

When Get Nailed shut down, Pamela invested her redundancy money in products, mobile beauty boxes and a portable beauty bed, and she was ready to go.

It’s not all going to be rosy. As Pamela pointed out, some clients enjoy visiting a salon, but she said: “Most of my clients stayed with me as mobile services are very convenient for people with busy lives, especially those with kids. I offer weekend and night appointments to work around people’s working days and they really love the flexibility.”

Keen to widen her clientele, Pamela decided to also explore the possibility of taking her services into offices.

Offering everything from waxing, to tinting of eyebrows and eyelashes, false lashes, deep tissue massage, fake tanning, special occasion make-up, manicures, pedicures, gel nails, gel extensions and more; these services are all things many women crave, but struggle to find the time out with work to get them done. That’s where Pamela comes in..

Initially she used her connections to get a foot in the door, with her sister a producer at STV. Angela put Pamela’s name forward as a visiting beauty therapist for the company and they snapped her up.

She explained: “I go into STV once a month, which is always fun and busy. I do the treatments from a little room with a bed in it and just set up all my mobile kit. I live in Stirling and I like coming through to Glasgow to STV as it's a great place with lovely friendly people. I’ve also done a few events with them for the STV appeal which has been a joy to be involved in.”

From there, Pamela approached other businesses and now visits Craigforth in

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LVLP TECHNOLOGY COULD BE COSTING YOU BUSINESS Beauty salons could be missing out on business by failing to update their low volume, low pressure (LVLP) spray tan guns to efficient, high volume, low pressure (HVLP) machines, says AURA Tanning Sprayers.

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Stirling, which has a few different businesses on site, and The Daisy Foundation in Stirling, which runs classes for new mums and babies, as well as expectant mums.

“I only started this a few months ago and it's really great. Lots of space and the older

toddlers can play whilst mum get pampered. They have two big rooms and an extra room with more privacy for waxing and massage.

“The staff and mums love it as I think people are so busy these days. It’s very

convenient to get treatments done without leaving the work place. For the mums of the young kids at the baby foundation, it means they don’t have to fit in going to the salon, plus it doesn’t matter if the kids cry or need anything; mum can just get up and attend to them in a relaxed environment.”

Pamela also extends her business into the field of wedding and special occasion

make-up and this is something she adores, catering for bridal parties at both homes and venues.

Taking Beauty By Pamela on the road has been a daunting experience yet one in

which Pamela is reaping the rewards, not only financially, but also in quality of life and the ability to tailor her working hours to her family’s needs.

So what would her advice be to anyone else thinking of going down a similar path?

“My advice would be to get experience in a salon first, working with different

people and products. You can learn a lot from other people you are working with and I definitely did. It gives you the confidence and skills to go out on your own later, if that’s what you want to do.

“Also, save! You want to go on the road with quality products and brands you trust,

so the initial outlay can be fairly expensive but remember it is an investment – you are building your brand.

“Keeping a little cash aside for quieter times when you’re starting out can also be

helpful, but you’ll get there with enough training, experience and confidence behind you. I’ve never looked back.”

n HVLP machine ensures that the beauty salon is as productive as possible, as it enables the beautician to finish the spray tan treatment in less than 10 minutes without compromising on the overall bronzed finish. These systems allow larger quantities of solution to be sprayed onto the client at lower pressure than LVLP technology covering a greater area of the body and ensuring the finest atomisation and reduced overspray. HVLP transports high volumes of air generated by a turbine to the spray gun via a flexible hose. The machine then reduces this air to ensure that there is a fine and precise flow control.

LVLP machines require a compressor so are considerably heavier and take longer to manoeuvre during the spray tanning session compared to a HVLP gun. This technology is more difficult to maintain and clean and uses a lower airflow volume so it takes longer to achieve a bronzed finish. However, the equipment is better than HVLP at painting intricate details and areas.

Maurizio Giorgi, Vice President of Sales at AURA, says: “LVLP is an old technology which is particularly slow when spraying and not advisable if you are trying to run a profitable business where customers are requiring this treatment on a daily basis. LVLP machines are slightly better for tanning smaller areas but when choosing a machine for a salon, it’s important for salon owners to consider the bigger picture.”

AURA’s latest innovation is the Allure HVLP sprayer, which has a fine and precise flow control. It is fitted with a solution dial which has been specifically

manufactured for the tanning market to provide the user with 0-0.50ml of liquid control. It is luxuriously designed with a gloss black and metallic finish which provides a feeling of glamour and is customisable depending on the salon’s requirements.

The Allure has a whisper quiet turbine so salon owners can now interact with their customers in a more relaxing and peaceful environment. It is lightweight and compact so it is easy to pack away and comes with a gun storage well, a stable flat cup design and a 3.5m hose providing more room to manoeuvre when spraying clients. It is fitted with the first in the market cable management feature to ensure that it meets health and safety standards.

The tanning machine comes with a detachable gun and integrated carry handle which is tucked away within the design of the turbine to facilitate storing and moving the product around.

The innovative technology also ensures that the Allure can be manoeuvred with the spray gun docked to prevent spillages and also provides easy access to the removable, w a s h a b l e filter which comes with a protective cover.

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Winter Weddings WHY SO MANY ARE SAYING ‘I DO’ TO ASTERIA BRIDAL AND THE WONDER OF WINTER WEDDINGS

AS THE DEMAND FOR OCCASION AND BRIDAL HAIR AND MAKE-UP CONTINUES TO BOOM, THERE ARE TWO SCOTTISH STYLISTS TOP OF THE WISH-LIST OF MANY A BRIDE-TO-BE: JENNIFER PEFFER AND PAMELA DOCHERTY, THE LADIES BEHIND THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL ASTERIAL BRIDAL COMPANY. Jennifer is a make-up artist with an incredible back catalogue of work, but beauty wasn’t the initial career path she pursued.

Having gained a degree in marketing and working in head offices for Cruise and River Island, she had her eyes opened to the world of fashion and styling and developed a love and interest in makeup artistry.

After support and advice from fellow Glasgow acclaimed make-up artist, Mailin Haddow, she travelled to Los Angeles to undertake an intesive course in make-up artistry – and has never looked back.

Pam’s journey into the industry began when she was just 15-years-old and working at Rita Rusk’s hair salon in Glasgow.

She quickly progressed to become Rita’s personal junior, then worked her way up to Senior Stylist and Artistic Director.

Pam told SalonNV: “I was the youngest female to teach Best of British and Working

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With Heroes for Wella at their Worldwide Studio in London. After educating for five years I decided to move into management, and ran the salon group. After starting my family I became self employed – Asteria and our salon followed.”

Asteria was formed after Jennifer was introduced by Pamela through a friend, as someone she could recommend to her bridal customers looking for the full package – hair and make-up.

Jen told us: “We hit it off at our first wedding together and continued recommending each other to our own brides, which led to us being booked as a pair regularly.

“We already had a business without even trying after only a few months, so a company name, a website and some advertising seemed like a logical next step.”

She added: “The first step was deciding

on a name, which took us a good few days and countless cups of tea! We finally chose Asteria because of my Greek family connections.”

Since forming, the girls have seen their business grow at an incredible rate and any bride looking to enjoy the Asteria experience should have booking the girls as a first on their to-do list, as they are so in-demand, their diaries are filled months, and often years, in advance.

“We can’t believe how well known we have become - we both get approached regularly by girls who recognize us from our social media! We have a very work focused mentality, we just try to work hard and keep our make-up and hair standards high, and that has gained us a good reputation which we are very proud of, which in turn has led to so many amazing opportunities, “ Pamela told us.

For winter weddings t he big difference is skin tone So what has made the Asteria experience so popular and what makes Pamela and Jennifer’s work stand out?

“We both have a really strong background in our industries beyond bridal. We have always worked with celebrities, magazines, editorial and as educators in our fields.

“From the initial enquiry, to the wedding morning itself – it is Pamela and I who directly deal with our brides. We don’t have a team of girls who we send out under our name. Although this would increase the number of weddings our company could do, we feel it would offer a poor standard to our brides and it is more important to us to dedicate ourselves to one bride per day – although it is hard to continuously disappoint the brides who want dates that we are booked for.”

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The winter weddings offer a lovely contrast wit h brides opting for more muted tones and often a bold lip Through word of mouth and the power of Instagram, where potential clients can browse their breathtaking work, Asteria Bridal has surpassed both of the girls’ dreams... but they’re not stopping there.

Earlier this year, Pamela and Jennifer seized the opportunity to take over the salon they were already based in.

Formerly the Fake Bake Salon, the girls relaunched the stunning salon as 132 West Regent Street, introducing a team that they trust and admire to help them not only cater for bridal clients, but also those looking for cuts, colours, blow dries and make-up if an exceptional standard. And a cupcake on entry, just to add to the effect!

Pamela explained: “We have an amazing

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team in place now and it allows us to offer so much more to our brides – from Sur Medispa to Sharon Cameron who is an Advanced Dermalogica Expert – we tend to see a lot of our brides in the run up to their weddings as they become salon regulars.”

Jen added: “We are still focused on our brides - weddings tend to be earlier in the day, and our salon clients later on in the day – so they compliment each other well.”

The salon itself is beautiful – it is a listed townhouse in the city centre – and brides are encouraged to make a day of their trials, enjoying champagne in the lounge area while making the most of the facilities on site, which offer a more professional trial than you could manage in someone’s home.”

A quick look at Pamela and Jennifer’s Instagram accounts and you know these ladies are at the top of their game and know what is on trend, what works, and the special touches that will ensure each bride feels unique and special on her big day.

While spring / summer may be the most popular months for weddings, autumn/ winter ceremonies are increasingly the choice of those looking to add some festive magic to the occasion – and Pamela and Jennifer love that.

“It is a lovely contrast after a summer full of weddings – including a beach wedding in Greece! All weddings are special and we become so invested in our brides as we get to know them all, our salon gives us so much opportunity to see our bride’s regularly and to keep in touch after the big day.”

On key looks for the season, Jennifer said: “Braiding is still popular for hair, and I love the slightly toned down make-up looks. Summer weddings are all about tanned skin and bronzed, glowy make-up.

“The winter weddings offer a lovely contrast with brides opting for more muted tones and often a bold lip.”

As you can see from the images of their work, the colourings of the autumn / winter season provide inspiration for a striking, dramatic look, complemented by the cool surroundings.

Pamela and Jennifer explained: “For winter weddings the big difference is skin tone – Jennifer is a tanning expert and the majority of our brides have a bespoke Fake Bake tan in our salon for their wedding day. For winter weddings a soft glow is the most requested look – the Fake Bake original lotion tan is the perfect product for this – the treatment includes a full body exfoliation leaving skin soft and then it is lightly tanned.”

The girls have worked on numerous celebrity clients, including Susan Boyle, Katie Price, 911, Blue, the cast of The Only Way Is Essex, Made in Chelsea and Geordie Shore, Alexandra Burke, Nicola McLean, Chloe Goodman and Zoe Birkit, to name but a few, but who would be their dream bride to makeover?

“We would both have loved to have booked Kim Sears – she was a beautiful bride and is very much our signature style. We would have gone for flawless warm tones for her make up and possibly a course of treatments such as Olaplex - which we use in our salon - to enhance the shine & condition of our bride’s hair prior to the big day.”

With Asterial Bridal thriving, 132 West Regent Street busier than ever and a social media profile that has seen this pair become the goto girls for glam, what is next for Pam and Jen? “We are both very much inspired by Sandra Vaughn who created the Fake Bake brand – not only is she behind such a successful business, but to see how hard she works and the continuous drive that she has is something that has really pushed us. She has set a fantastic example, and always makes time to be supportive. If we were to be in a position in 5 years time where we were inspiring someone to further themselves, like she has for us, we would be thrilled.”

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Hermanas Hair and Beauty

An interview with Laura Boyd

SALON OF THE MONTH: IN THE HEART OF GLASGOW’S EAST END LIES A COLOURFUL SALON WHICH HAS CAUGHT OUR EYE FOR MORE THAN JUST THE BOLD ART WORK ON DISPLAY WHEN THE SHUTTERS ARE DOWN. When they open, you step inside a dazzling little gem of a hairdressers which has become a favourite on the vibrant Duke Street since opening its doors in 2013.

We caught up with salon owner Chloe Lawson to find out more about Hermanas, our Salon of the Month.

Busier than ever and offering more treatments in recent months to meet the demand of their fashion hungry clients, Chloe proudly told us: “We have built up a good name for ourselves and that is all down to the support and loyalty of our brilliant clients.”

Going to Hermanas Hair and Beauty is not just about a quick cut and blow dry.

Chloe said: “We are all about creating an experience. We deliver a complete, memorable service, making all our clients welcome and ensuring they leave feeling a million dollars.”

From kids to grannies, those looking for a classic cut to something cutting edge; Hermanas cater for all.

Chloe explained: “Amongst our most popular styles are Beauty Works hair extensions, HD Brows, balayage, ombre and big

bouncy blow dries. Just walking around Glasgow and you will know, girls like to go glam!”

As well as seeing clients walk away with smiles on their faces, one of Chloe’s proudest moments came when Hermanas was given a very special honour.

“I was recently invited to become a Beauty Works VIP Salon.

The salon was recognized as being a leader in the application of hair extensions and offering the highest standard of work.

We are the first exclusive “VIP salon” to be announced within Glasgow.” Quite the achievement.

So why should you pay Hermanas a visit?

“There are a lot of hair and beauty salons on Duke Street, and in the east end on a whole, but we think that the standard of our work and quality of our services speak for themselves.”

Chloe is determined to build on her success and continue giving the people of east end an exciting destination to enjoy for a spot of well-deserved pampering. Here at SalonNV, we have no doubt the Hermanas team will achieve that.

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LashBase currently provide training kits to over 350 schools and academies worldwide and it’s easy to see why they are a popular choice for trainers. You can build a bespoke kit to suit any training course and they even offer a pre-made kit if you don’t have time to build your own. The quality and value for money is something that no one can question. So if you are looking for a kit to use with your training, then you will be hard pushed to find a better option than LashBase.

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WaWa Wax has always stuck true to it’s Hawaiian spirit with it’s vibrant colours and styles. Adding originality and an unrivalled eye for quality gave these waxing products the well established reputation they deserve.

The theme that runs through the LashBase website is ‘choice’ and WaWa Wax is no different. They offer all wax products from wax and heaters to tools and spatulas plus everything in between.

LASHES: If you want soft, light and top quality lashes then LashBase No.1 brand is a must. The lashes are made from high quality synthetic PBT or ‘faux mink’ to us regular Joe’s, which means they are lighter and softer than the silk lashes on the market from other competitors. Choice is also a popular word at LashBase HQ, you can pick from loose, tray, mixed length, single length, flat, ombre, colour, pre-fanned and more.

Something for everyone is definitely the idea here, each type is made as well as the last so you will never be disappointed and neither will your clients.

TWEEZERS: One size fits all is not something you associate with tweezers. What works for one technician will not work for another. This is why LashBase offer a plethora of tweezers in all shapes and sizes so that you will find the perfect pair for you. From brand names like Vetus, all the way through to surprisingly professional unbranded tweezers. Every pair is made of surgical grade stainless steel, so whatever your preference, the quality is unquestionable.

ADHESIVES: No.1 Extreme PLUS is the most popular and exclusive eyelash extension adhesive LashBase have on offer. It is a development of the superb and very impressive No.1 Extreme. The adhesive has a lower viscosity (thinner) enabling it to flow around the lash quicker and more thoroughly (excellent for volume lashes). It has an even faster drying time (2 sec) than Extreme and still has very strong long lasting retention with a lower odour and very small amount of fume. NOT tested on animals and DOES conform to all EU laws and regulations.

It is also worth noting that LashBase offer at least 6 different adhesives so they have something for everyone.

NAILS: LashBase have teamed up with a top manufacturer of nail products and will be releasing a full range off soak of gels and acrylic products in the coming months so it is definitely one to keep an eye on as these new products will be competing with the big boys.

BEAUTY SHOWS: Big deals and discounts is the name of the game when the beauty shows roll into town.

Whether they are present or not, LashBase always run enticing discounts during the period of the event.

LashBase has been attracting a lot of positive feedback from it’s presence at the latest shows and conferences, so if you are looking to get a massive discount on already brilliant value products then look out for LashBase at your nearest event.

For all this and more, visit the website, lashbase.co.uk or get social on Facebook, Twit ter and Instagram.

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Andrew Brewster, Editor-in-chief of BarberNV Magazine

Vines Vintage Beard Oil

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A luxurious beard oil that will become an integral part of the beard grooming process to hydrate the hair and skin whilst aiding in the creation of a natural, defined style.

Infused with Jojoba to soothe and replenish the skin whilst Sweet Almond Oil, rich with Magnesium, helps to moisturise and improve hair quality. £7.00 www.vines-vintage.com

From 26th October 2015 - 30th September 2016, Neville's are donating £3 from every Moustache Wax sold to the Movember Foundation. A dapper Movember ‘tash requires upkeep and this unfragranced wax is just the ticket! £10 - www.neville.co.uk

Li+ Pro² Clipper Wahl is set to launch the most technologically advanced clipper for the professional market - the Li+ Pro². The cordless Li+ Pro² features a smart electronic display, an intelligent design and uses Lithium-Ion technology, making it the most hightech clipper available for barbers.

Li+ Pro² Clipper £169.99 www.wahlglobal.com

Harvey Nichols - The Man Reviver Andis Supra ZR World-leading manufacturer Andis continues to excite barbers with its latest launch, the Supra ZR clipper.

The Andis Supra ZR has 5 speed settings and attachments and can be customised to meet every technical demand, giving barbers the freedom to create fades, sharp lines and precision finishing. £240 - www.andis.com

OSMO® Matt Sea Spray OSMO® Matt Sea Spray is all about the California dreaming, use Matt Sea Salt Spray to evoke the surfer dude in you and rock the beachy look. Matt Sea Spray is a Mattifying texturiser that can be used in the hair wet or dry to give you gritty and messed up hair. £8.99 - www.osmo.uk.com

Matakki - The Vintage The Vintage is not only a professional tool but also a beautiful piece of art, manufactured from top quality Japanese cobalt alloy. Vintage by name, vintage in design, this latest addition has been getting some serious attention already. Handcrafted with a vintage style engraving on the handles and the main body of the scissor. 100% hand made by our skilled Scissorsmiths in Japan, you’ll fall in love at the very first cut. £240 - www.matakki.com

The ultimate kit for the modern man, when the night before catches up with you we’ve got the quick fix products to wake up to. Apply a reviving Scaramouche & Fandango peppermint body wash and skin hydrator, combined with a drop of renewing Dr. Jackson’s face oil and a slick of Lock Stock & Barrel wax, then pour yourself a large coffee and whip up an excellent breakfast (from Milton Crawford’s aptlynamed cookbook) to face the day ahead. £150 www.harveynichols.com/hampers

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Top Tips on Powering Foreign Electrical Barbering Tools Words: Larry the Barber Man

With the wide usage of social media in the present, the world is becoming a much smaller place where regional boundaries seem almost imaginary – so, why hasn’t the industry of power converters caught up?

Hair stylists and barbers are finding out that there are some great tools in the ways of clippers, shavers and other tools that have become more available than ever; which I think is fantastic! However, what isn’t fantastic is that many hair stylists and barbers have found themselves unwittingly destroying their new purchases or presents by powering them incorrectly – not all foreign clippers and shavers are powered the same, they learn too late. There is also the fact that these tools are not designed for the UK / European market, so having insider knowledge on the differences can go a long way in giving them a normal life span instead of waiting for power convertors to get with the program.

There are three different types of modifications that may be needed to power non-UK hair styling tools, as a rule: 1. A plug conversion – as mentioned, this is typically done with an adaptor to change the shape and configuration of the European twopin plug to the three-plug, shown in Figure 1, that is used in the United Kingdom, as voltage and the frequency cycle are in the usable range here in the UK. In short, this makes the physical change necessary while the next two focus on the difference in voltage and frequency, which is how the hair styling tools are powered.

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Figure 1

2. A step-down voltage change – this method is mostly required for American 110/120v machines, and is handled with the traditional 240v to 110v 50hz transformer, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2

To power American: electric cordless shavers, pivot-motored, cordless clippers,

and rotary motored clippers, as these are not dependent on voltage frequency for an acceptable performance.

3. A step-down voltage and frequency change – now, here is where frequency becomes the issue. American magneticpowered clippers require a 60hz frequency cycle as well as needing the standard 110/120 voltage to operate at peak condition. Unless the European standard of 240v/50hz is dropped to 110/120v, alongside speeding up the frequency to 60hz, all American powered magnetic-motored hair clippers will make a clattering noise here in the UK, as shown in Figure 3.

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The three Different Modifications Explained…

Figure 4

If you purchased your hair clippers in Europe, chances are that the products power requirement is between a 220v – 230v, and operating at a 50hz frequency, and you won’t need to worry about it working perfectly in the UK. The information on the voltage and frequency is usually written on the unit itself, and the important thing to note when purchasing is to keep the voltage in mind: 220v – 230v and a 50hz frequency electrical supply will work if brought into the UK, but the unit will still need to have its two-pin plug converted into the three-pin plug. An adaptor to accomplish this are generally light weight and easy to configure – insert straight into the electrical wall socket, then connect the unit, simple as that; examples of adaptors Figure 1.

In the case of American shavers, pivot-motor clippers, rotary motors and cordless clippers, the only requirement will be a standard 240v to 110v transformer to power them sufficiently.

Keep in mind when purchasing your stepdown transformer, that it has an American female socket (where the adaptor is plugged in) on top of the transformer with a UK three-pin plug on the other side that can be plugged directly into a UK wall socket. It’s important to ensure you do not confuse a plug adaptor for a transformer, which is another easy way to accidentally damage your new equipment.

A tip to avoid this is to make sure your voltage transform clearly states: input 220v / 240v and the output states 110v/ 120v; the transformer should also have a fairly obvious weight, as there is heavily coiled metal wire inside of it.

Adaptors, on the other hand, will feel much lighter; see Figure 2 for a better example.

The most challenging hair clippers to power correctly are the exceptionally popular and high performing American magnetic-motored clippers. They rely on the voltage frequency cycle as well as the voltage itself - meaning you need to take extra precautions. Normal transformers in the step-down AC range of 240v to 110v /120v will reduce the voltage but not the frequency – which results in your lovely new clippers making a horrible noise instead of giving that fantastic performance they are known for.

If you want to really experience the American magnetic-motored hair clippers, be sure, and take special care when it comes to choosing a transformer. Because most of the convertor industry hasn’t caught up yet, as mentioned early, that makes the issue of making sure you get a transformer that outputs at a 60hz frequency as well as 110v / 120v especially annoying. Just because these tools weren’t made for the European or UK market in mind does not mean that there is no answer. The Frequency60hz International Voltage and Frequency

Converter has proven to be a very popular tool amongst hair stylists and barbers in solving this very issue, not just in the UK, but worldwide. This handy device can be plugged in anywhere in the world and delivers the perfect voltage and frequency to power U.S hair clippers smoothly, just as they were meant to be; see Figure 3 for an example.

What you should take away from this is that the best policy when powering any electric hair clippers or shavers that were not originally intended to be used in the UK is: 1. Check both the voltage and frequency requirements on the device itself.

2. Check the electricity outputs of the country you are in: in the UK, our voltage is 240v and our frequency cycle is 50hz, as one example.

3. If the device is within power tolerance range of an electric wall socket supply, connect it using an adaptor, like in Figure 1.

4. If the device is a 120v / 50 - 60hz device, and the voltage from the electric wall socket is a 240v/ 50hz setup, a voltage change will need to be done first by inserting the hair clipper / shaver into a 240v to 110v/120v step-down transformer to ensure the voltage from the wall is reduced sufficiently to meet the voltage requirements of the device, as shown in Figure 2.

5. US Magnetic motored hair clippers and trimmers, as shown in Figure 4, requires an extra requirement from the step down transformer, as conventional AC transformer only changes the voltage, so you will have skip the above step, and invest in a Frequency60hz converter e.g Figure 3 if your clipper is magnetic motored.

As one more bonus power tip: when setting out to buy a transformer, be sure to get one that has a 35% higher wattage, than the wattage of the hairstyling tool you are trying to power; professionals swear by it!

The world is getting smaller, and that is starting to apply to the tools hair stylists and barbers use as well. With more opportunities than ever before for hair stylists, barbers, and enthusiasts to experience hair clippers and shavers being raved about worldwide, it is a truly exciting time to explore foreign tools – being more well-informed on what to expect now, of course. Whether you are buying or receiving a new shaver or clipper, knowing the power requirements will ensure that it operates beautifully; and that is what they should do.

For more information on getting the best out of your electrical hair clippers and shavers, as well as other useful tips, visit: www.barbers.tv and keep updated on my mission to live the #barberlife on my Instagram @larrythebarberman.

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An interview with: Laura Boyd

The Rebel Rebel of the barbering world: Gemma Willock-Smith Here at SalonNV, we know just how popular the barbering world has become, thanks to our ‘brother’ magazine, BarberNV. We thought it was about time we caught up with one of our favourite barbers, to share a little insight into the industry with our Salon starlets.

Meet Gemma Willock-Smith from muchloved and innovative Glasgow barber shop, Rebel Rebel.

Gemma began her career as a hairdresser 15 years ago in London, but she officially became a barber for men and women five years ago, when she started with Rebel Rebel – a move she is very glad she made.

She said: “It is possibly just me, but in barbering I found I can express myself better and my tomboy personality is more accepted.

“I also feel that barbering is a lot more fun and there’s more banter.”

Gemma hasn’t noticed a dramatic rise in the number of women becoming barbers in recent times but with the industry becoming increasingly appealing and more barber shops popping up, she said it is attracting more men and women overall.

Rebel Rebel is one of the most highly regarded barber shops in the UK and the team there aim to keep it that way.

Gemma said: “It’s very busy and our clientele is very fashion forward so it keeps us on our toes, which is just where I like to be.

“My clientele is extremely diverse...

I have everything from females with creative colours ie: balayage/flocks, to gents with skin fades and top knots.”

More than ever, male clients are looking for something a bit special, rather than a quick back and sides.

“Guys want quality & why not? They now prefer someone spending more time on them and getting a top class result.”

For anyone thinking of getting into the barbering scene, Gemma said: “It is lots of fun, most barbers I speak to love doing what we do.

“There’s so much diversity in just one day that makes our job so interesting. Your relationships with both your clients and colleagues makes

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the whole game so much fun and the banter when you’re doing photoshoots or something backstage? I can’t put that into words! It’s incredible.”

While Gemma’s biggest achievement is her beautiful son, Carter, on the work front she is most proud of seeing the “people you have taught to go on and be confident in themselves and their skills. It’s very humbling.”

Gemma loves the diversity of being in the barber shop as the demand for a vast array of styles suits her creative flair and is the UK trainer and Ambassador to the Australian Brand Kevin Murphy.

And one woman she would love to work her magic on? Model and Orange is the New Black star, Ruby Rose. “I like her style and know I could give her a banging new look.”

If you fancy popping down to Rebel Rebel to find out more about what we’ve been ‘banging’ on about, Gemma and the team are at 101 Union Street Glasgow.

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jay and oli It’s an Image Thing

The connection between barbers and tattoo artists seems firmly established. On any high street you will find a barbershop full of well-coiffured young men discussing beard wax and comparing tattoo sleeves. We spoke to Jay Hutton, star of Channel 4’s Tattoo Fixers show, and Oli Espley, his friend and barber, about the bond between ink and style.

Oli Espley and Jay Hutton both live in North Wales, where Oli runs his salon, Cruze Man. When Jay is not taking care of his own studio across the border in Cheshire, he’s on our screens covering up ill-advised sins of the skin. He knows that with that sort of exposure a shabby hairstyle won’t cut it.

“People who have good tattoos usually have a good haircut,” Jay says. “They go hand in hand. It’s an image thing and that’s why I go to Oli.” Oli is equally complimentary: “I’ve known Jay for long time. I enjoy having him in the salon. He’s a cool guy and we always have a lot of banter.”

Jay does highlight one key difference between the two disciplines: “My artwork is on people permanently, so it will be around forever.”

Customers are precious about their haircuts, but the indelible nature of a tattoo must add extra pressure. “Portraits are most challenging,” Jay says. “There’s no room for error - they have to be perfect first time.”

He must have had ice running through his veins when he inked a portrait of former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson, on to his own brother. Tyson learnt about the tattoo and even viewed it in the flesh. Jay lives to tell the tale, so we must assume he got that one right first time.

Both men lead busy lives – Oli says, “I walk in the door of my salon, I pick up my scissors and they don’t leave my hand until the end of the day!” – but they appear to deal with everyday stresses in different ways. When asked how they each relax, Oli replied, “Relax? I don’t know what that word means now that I have twin boys at home.” This is contrasted by Jay’s approach to life: “I’m a really relaxed person. I try

not to let things worry me.”

There is a tranquility about Jay that must be useful when he’s dealing with needleshy clients. “The trick is to talk to them calmly,” he says. “I try to make them feel at ease by talking to them as a friend, not a client.”

Jay was first approached through his Twitter account and then had to negotiate a series of interviews and screen tests before he was chosen for Tattoo Fixers. Oli holds up the star of a much earlier Channel 4 reality show, The Salon, as his inspiration.

“Adee Phelan’s reputation and celebrity clientele is what I want to achieve,” he says. “Simon Shaw is also an influence, because I attended a lot of Wahl Academy courses when I was starting out. I get my inspiration from seeing what other hair stylists achieve. Not only their cuts, but how far they have got in their careers.”

Oli and Jay agree on the importance of hard work and determination in both their industries. Oli’s mantra could be straight from Gordon Gekko’s business manual. “There is no elevator to success – you have to climb the stairs,” he says. Jay echoes this when asked about his advice to aspiring tattoo artists: “Don’t ever stop learning. Every time you do a new tattoo you learn something. When you are at the point where you think you are good, push yourself to be better than good.”

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THERE AREN’T MANY THINGS BETTER IN THIS WORLD THAN THE FEELING OF A FRESH SET OF HAIR EXTENSIONS (OK, SO WE’RE BIASED), BUT, IT IS A FEELING ALMOST EVERY FEMALE CAN RELATE TO, HAIR FLICKING AND STROKING BECOMES INEVITABLE AND THERE IS A CERTAIN POSSIBILITY THAT YOUR NEW LOCKS WILL BE STYLED AT LEAST FIVE DIFFERENT WAYS THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF A DAY. But do you find yourself feeling heartbroken when that salon-fresh feel leaves you after a week of regular washing? Fear no more, Foxy Hair Extensions have created the ultimate after care guide!

First things first, as females we know how prone we are to experimenting with different hair colours and if you’ve recently had hair extensions fitted and are thinking about changing up your hair colour, Foxy recommend that you wait until your hair has been removed first. Although Remy hair is colour changeable, there is always the chance of the colour not taking properly and leaving you with an expensive mistake! This also applies to silver shampoo usage, ensure you carry out a patch test first- after all, nobody wants a patchy hair do!

What do you do with your hair most throughout the day? Brush it of course! Foxy highly recommend investing in one of their specially created extension brushes to ensure you don’t snag bonds as you brush. When brushing your dry hair, ensure you take your time and hold onto the hair extension bonds to prevent excess tugging on the extension. If you hair is wet, use a wide tooth comb to detangle.

Speaking of wet hair, your extensions should only be washed 2-3 times a week using Foxy’s specially formulated products. Before washing, ensure hair is detangled and all bonds are separated to prevent matting at the root. Shampoo should be smoothed into hair rather than rubbed and only the scalp should be scrubbed. Conditioner should be applied half way down the hair to the tip to prevent the breakage of bonds. Unfortunately for bath lovers- hair must be washed upright to prevent any matting or tangling that could cause damage to your extensions.

Despite the desire we all have to let our hair dry naturally, it should be

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dried with a hair dryer almost immediately after washing, using the cold setting. Foxy recommend using heat protection spray at all times before drying with their extension brush and a ground facing hair drier to ensure a sleek look. Finish your look by styling with heated tools.

Last but not least, the question all hair dressers throw at you, “are you going anywhere nice on holiday?” If the answer is yes, you may want to continue reading. Due to the extremely high chlorine and salt concentration of pools and seas, it is vital that your hair remains dry at ALL times as the rapid drying powers of the sun dry out bonds which can lead to the hair falling out. Blonde shades may see discolouration to a slight pinky/peachy colour if it comes into contact with sun cream or chlorine. When you return Foxy recommend treating your hair to a deep conditioning treatment to rid you of those dry ends that the sun brings.

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WILLIAM HOWARTH PROGRAMME DIRECTOR OF CHEYNES TRAINING We sent Emil McMahon to catch up with Programme Director of Cheynes Training, William Howarth EMcM: William, how did your hairdressing career start?

many excellent salons here and help make hairdressing training in Scotland even stronger!

WH: By accident! I left school abruptly, I didn’t get on, the teachers didn’t care about me, and I hated the place. Interestingly, this is the same story I hear from lots of young apprentices.

I didn’t know what I wanted to do, my mum suggested hairdressing. I started at a salon in Sheffield, George France and I loved it. They gave me fantastic training, but It took me a while to get on the floor. Once there I did quite well and built up a great clientele. More importantly, I met my future wife, Ann, would you believe she was my assistant? We left after six years and opened two salons in Sheffield and built up our own business.

EMcM: Who are your hairdressing inspirations?

EMcM: Have you always been involved in training?

WH: When we started our salons we couldn’t find hairdressers with the skills needed so we developed the skills in-house. We took on seven or eight young people, worked hard at training them up and they became the backbone of a very successful two-salon business. We merged with another company, Leslie Frances, an amazing set up in Barnsley. The team I inherited was wonderful but some lacked the skills needed to develop the salon so I repeated the in-house training on a much bigger scale. We produced a whole new generation of hairdressers and grew the company to a point where the flagship salon had over 70 people working there!

I remember all of the team and still keep in touch with many of them; they have all done so well and include some quite famous names!

EMcM: What are your roles in Cheynes and Cheynes Training?

WH: I share my working week between Cheynes salons and Cheynes Training. My Cheynes title is ‘sales director’ and I spend quite a bit of time analyzing the ‘sales’ performance of individual hairdressers, our salons and the company as a whole. I meet with individuals to give one-to-one feedback and guide them in areas where they need to improve – it’s amazing how much you can understand about a hairdressers approach to their work by reading a set of key statistics. I also meet with our salon managers and directors to go through salon figures, directing them in areas they need to focus on. Having six salons gives a great set of benchmarks and there is really good competition between the salons.

My Cheynes Training title is ‘programme director’. The role is pretty varied. I have overall responsible for developing our training business and have a truly excellent team who are so good at what they do it makes my job relatively easy.

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need to be in touch with everything that happens.

EMcM: What does your day-today work role consist of?

WH: Every day is different. In the salons time is spent with team members on a one-to-one basis discussing their progress. We have an extended training programme called ‘the Cheynes Experience’ where we invite young people, still at school, to spend a period of time in our salons to see if hairdressing is for them. I love working with these youngsters, watching their development, to see a shy 15-year-old turn into a confident young professional is so rewarding. 75% of all those involved with ‘the Cheynes Experience’ go on to become apprentices with Cheynes.

I’m involved with our own Cheynes apprentices, and all of the training is in-house. We have a ‘Graduate Programme’ – designed by Jennifer Cheyne, which is how our apprentices move up from SVQ standards to Cheynes Standards!

No one works on Cheynes clients until they have completed the Graduate Programme.

Cheynes Training, we have 35 apprenticeship academies throughout the UK. I meet with our academy partners to help them develop their business – which also develops our business. We have an amazing team of training advisors, headed up by a top professional called Melanie Mitchell, our Technical Director.

I am in contact with Melanie every day (including Saturdays and Sundays); she shares my enthusiasm for training and education and the work she does is truly awesome.

We also work with some great salons in Scotland and would like to develop this side of the business. Scotland has produced some fabulous hairdressers, stars such as the Rusks, Trevor Sorbie, Paul Mitchell, Alan and Linda Stewart and of course, Jennifer Cheyne. We would truly love to work with more of the

WH: I know and have known very many amazingly gifted people in our industry and, to be honest, I can be inspired by the youngest assistant here at Cheynes, let alone some of the fabulous hairdressers who work in our six salons. In terms of icons, Vidal is up there, I met him on a number of occasions and spent time with him, he truly was an icon. Leslie Spears, the founder of 365, what a mind that man has, he really does think differently to everyone else. Paul Adamczuk is someone who I also admire, he is an amazing hair cutter, a master photographer and he is the funniest person I know – I have never seen a better platform artist. My most inspirational person without a doubt, however, is Jennifer Cheyne who I have with for 30 years and who never fails to astound me with her sense of style, her multi-talented skills, her business acumen and her humility. Jennifer inspires everyone who comes into contact with her.

EMcM: What is the most exciting thing to have happened in your career?

WH: Joining Cheynes. I was invited to do some consultancy work back in the 1980s, and every time I came up to Edinburgh I felt so much at home – my wife is half Scottish and we always spent at least one holiday a year in Scotland.

So when Jennifer asked me to join Cheynes as a director I thought about it for around two nano-seconds and said YES! It is the very best career decision I could ever have made.

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EMcM Can you share a favourite memory with us?

WH: This is a tricky one; there are so many memories. I see my main purpose in life as making a difference to the lives of others – especially my family, friends and close colleagues, but also all of the amazing people that come into contact with at Cheynes so I guess all my favourite memories are wrapped up in helping others to achieve their ambitions.

EMcM: What are your favourite book and piece of music?

WH: I was back in Sheffield recently at a business school re-union (I competed an MBA some years ago) and I walked the main City Library. During my early days as a hairdresser I would go to the library as I was a total book freak, but I don’t seem to get much chance to read now. I really enjoy Ken Follett, ‘Pillars of the Earth’ it’s probably my favourite book.

Music, I like singer song writers like Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and James Bay, and a few less well know people like folk singer Billie Marten and the fabulous Nina Nesbitt who is a client of Cheynes.

To help me focus I listen to classical music, Mozart mainly, and opera like Puccini. It is so beautiful.

EMcM: What is your view on the general standards of hairdressing training?

WH: When Jennifer and I started Cheynes Training our aim was to improve the standard of hairdressing in Britain. In our view the very best training takes place in-salon and our motivation was to make it even better; salon training where

the future of the salon depends upon having a steady flow of young people coming through – having been taught to the highest standards – to become the next generation of hairdressers.

If a salon has no training it has no future!

EMcM: If you could open a salon or training school anywhere in the world, where would you choose?

WH: Britain not only leads the world in hairdressing and training so nowhere is quite as attractive as being at the centre of things here in the UK. As we speak, we currently have two new projects in the pipeline in Scotland, three in London and two on the south coast of England so I guess we have plenty on our plate at the moment.

EMcM: Tell us one thing nobody knows about you?

WH: It’s not a great secret but I really enjoy sailing, it makes me forget everything else. I once went to a major business seminar and the speaker asked, “Does anyone here ever flirt with chaos?”

I was the only person in the hall to put my hand up; small boats in windy weather definitely flirt with chaos, so much can go wrong so quickly!

I’ve raced at local, national and world events with some success including two Scottish championships when crewing with my ex-sailing partner Jim Sinclair. In November I am taking part in a race across the Atlantic in a yacht called Milanto. Three weeks out on a small boat living with nature and competing against some of the finest sailors in the world – sounds like I will be flirting with chaos once again!

HOW TO FIND THE BEST TR AINING COURSE FOR YOU! If you are looking to start your career in the beauty industry, if you are looking to set up your own business or if you are looking to add new treatments to your portfolio then you will be searching for the best training available.

So, what should you be looking for?

Thorough and fully accredited training is as important as high quality products.

One without the other will not get you happy and loyal clients and good and reliable results. We refer to our training as the learning journey…..

The first day of the training is just the start and with so many things to consider and look out for we aim to equip you with the basic theory and skill in a personal training day with your trainer. But we don’t just sign you off and send you into a competitive workplace! Instead we work closely with you during the important case study period where we can help you, mentor and support you with advice so that you can progress and improve through a series of studies to build your skill level and set new goals in order to further improve so that you can learn, gain competence and confidence as you work along.

Once you achieve your own goals and the qualifications set by your trainer you are signed off and certified. However, then the important third part of your journey continues with learning through experiences, daily requirements and different clients who may require a varied degree of skill and knowledge. With your trainer at hand to answer any questions, encourage and motivate you, a close bond forms, creating reassurance and confidence and throughout time many friendships form.

Learning does not end on the day but it takes many days, weeks and months to perfect what you want to achieve and we would like to help you and guide you through this for the very rewarding moment when you are proud of yourself for what you have achieved and how far you have come in fulfilling your dream. www.SalonNV.co.uk | 71

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We have increased our efforts in response to the needs of future Professional Technicians and Therapists enabling them to progress in their career.

We are now really excited to be able to offer our students our fully accredited Spray Tan training course in partnership with Skinny Tan Skinny Tan first gained recognition in the UK when the founders, Kate and Louise, appeared on the BBC’S Dragons’ Den show. The Dragons were blown away by their passion and tireless work to develop the perfect tan.

Skinny Tan combines a natural bio-organically processed form of DHA with the potent natural ingredient Gurana, a caffeine based berry shown to improve the appearance of cellulite and uneven skin.

This year saw the official launch of their Salon Professional Spray tan range. We first met the girls behind the brand back in May at the NEC. We were amongst the first to test out the new professional products for ourselves. As a training school we have used just about every brand out there. But it is Skinny Tan that has caught our attention.

The colour depth and tone is seriously good, the wear off is great and it smells really nice.

The fact that it contains an ingredient to give a skin firming feel is a bonus we think all clients will be pleased to have!

Spray Tanning is a great qualification to add to your repertoire or to get you up and running as your own boss.

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Location

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Contact

1st Nov

1 Day

Beginners Acrylic

Nailzone

Glasgow

£299 + Vat

0771 429 2442

2nd Nov

1 Day

Body Wrap Beginners

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £250 + Kit

0131 663 5800

2nd Nov

2 Day

HD Brows

HD Brows

Glasgow

£1395 + Vat

0844 801 6814

3rd Nov

7 Hours

Pre Bonded Hair Extension

Cinderella Hair

Livingston

£954 (Inc Vat) 0208 965 3777

3rd Nov

1/2 Day

Spray Tanning

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £99 + Kit

0131 663 5800

4th Nov

1/2 Day

Lash Lift

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £50 + Kit

0131 663 5800

5th Nov

2 Day

HD Brows

HD Brows

Glasgow

£1395 + Kit

0844 801 6814

8th Nov

1 Day

Beginners Acrylic

Nailzone

Glasgow

£299 + Vat

0771 429 2442

8th Nov

1 Day

Acrylic Nail Practical Day

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £250 + Kit

0131 663 5800

9th Nov

7 Hours

Pre Bonded Hair Extension

Cinderella Hair

Livingston

£954 (Inc Vat) 0208 965 3777

9th Nov

1 Day

LVL Lash

Theo Hair & Beauty Group

Glasgow

£199 + Vat

0141 353 0323

9th Nov

1 Day

Master Class

HD Brows

Glasgow

£695 + Vat

0844 801 6814

9th Nov

3 Day

Nouveau Extend semi-perm Lash Theo Hair & Beauty Group

Glasgow

£599 + Vat

0141 353 0323

9th Nov

5 Day

Diploma Course

Nailzone

Glasgow

£650 + Vat

0771 429 2442

9th Nov

1 Day

Eyelash Extensions

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £250 + Kit

0131 663 5800

10th Nov

1 Day

Lash Lift

Flirties

Inverness

jillian@flirties.co.uk

10th Nov

1 Day

Manicure & Pedicure Workshop Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £125 + Vat

0131 663 5800

10th Nov

1 Day

Refresher

HD Brows

Glasgow

£95 + Vat

0844 801 6814

11th Nov

1 Day

Pro Refresher Assessment

HD Brows

Glasgow

£395 + Vat

0844 801 6814

11th Nov

1/2 Day

Express Lashes

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £100 + Kit

0131 663 5800

12th Nov

1 Day

Semi Permanent Lash Extensions Flirties

Glasgow

£299

0782 185 3881

13th Nov

1 Day

Volume Lash Masterclass

Glasgow

£299

0782 185 3881

15th Nov

1 Day

Kapello pre-taped Hair Extensions Theo Hair & Beauty Group

Glasgow

£840 + Vat

0141 353 0323

15th Nov

1 Day

Beginners Acrylic

Nailzone

Glasgow

£299 + Vat

0771 429 2442

15th Nov

1 Day

Aromatherapy Massage

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £200

0131 663 5800

16th Nov

1 Day

Gel Extentions Practical Day

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £250 + Kit

0131 663 5800

16th Nov

7 Hours

Pre Bonded Hair Extension

Cinderella Hair

Livingston

£954 (Inc VAT) 0208 965 3777

16th Nov

1 Day

Nail Architecture

Hair & Beauty World

Paisley/Ayr

£250 + Vat

012922 85050

16th Nov

1 Day

Nail Architecture

Hair & Beauty World

Aberdeen/Dunfermline £250 + Vat

012922 85050

16th Nov

1 Day

3D Brow Extensions

Flirties

Inverness

jillian@flirties.co.uk

17th Nov

1/2 Day

Express Lashes

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £100 + Vat

0131 663 5800

17th Nov

1 Day

Precision Brown Design

Flirties

Inverness

jillian@flirties.co.uk

18th Nov

1 Day

Spray Tanning (evening)

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £99 + Kit

0131 663 5800

22nd Nov

1 Day

Kapello pre-taped Hair Extensions Theo Hair & Beauty Group

Glasgow

£840 + Vat

0141 353 0323

22nd Nov

1 Day

Beginners Acrylic

Nailzone

Glasgow

£299 + Vat

0771 429 2442

22nd Nov

1 Day

Make - Up

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £200

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Flirties

£299 + Vat

£299 + Vat

£299 + Vat

0131 663 5800

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Cost

Contact

22nd Nov

1 Day

Semi Permanent Lash Extensions Flirties

Inverness

£299 + Vat

jillian@flirties.co.uk

23rd Nov

1 Day

Crazy Angel Course

Hair & Beauty World

Paisley

£50 + Vat

0141 887 2167

23rd Nov

7 Hours

Pre Bonded Hair Extension

Cinderella Hair

Livingston

£954 (Inc VAT) 0208 965 3777

23rd Nov

2 Day

HD Brows

HD Brows

Glasgow

£1395 + Vat

0844 801 6814

23rd Nov

5 Day

Diploma Course

Nailzone

Glasgow

£650 + Vat

0771 429 2442

23rd Nov

1 Day

Shrinking Violet

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £250 + Kit

0131 663 5800

23rd Nov

1 Day

Beginners Wax Course

Flirties

Inverness

jillian@flirties.co.uk

24th Nov

1 Day

Facials

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £200 + Kit

0131 663 5800

25th Nov

1/2 Day

Eyelash / Eyebrow Tinting & Shaping Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £130

0131 663 5800

26th Nov

2 Day

HD Brows

HD Brows

Glasgow

£1395 + Vat

0844 801 6814

29th Nov

1 Day

Beginners Acrylic

Nailzone

Glasgow

£650 + Vat

0771 429 2442

30th Nov

1/2 Day

Nail Acrylic Art

Hair & Beauty World

Paisley/Ayr

£75 + Vat

012922 85050

30th Nov

1/2 Day

Nail Acrylic Art

Hair & Beauty World

Dunfermline/Aberdeen £75 + Vat

012922 85050

30th Nov

7 Hours

Pre Bonded Hair Extension

Cinderella Hair

Livingston

£954 (Inc VAT) 0208 965 3777

30th Nov

1 Day

Gelee Powder Gel Class

Hair & Beauty World

Paisley/Ayr

£125 + Vat

012922 85050

30th Nov

1 Day

Gelee Powder Gel Class

Hair & Beauty World

Dunfermline/Aberdeen £125 + Vat

012922 85050

30th Nov

1 Day

Waxing Beginners

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £150 + Kit

0131 663 5800

1st Dec

1 Day

Sweedish Massage

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £200

0131 663 5800

2nd Dec

1/2 Day

Spray Tanning

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £99 + Kit

0131 663 5800

6th Dec

1 Day

Hot Stone Massage

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £200

0131 663 5800

6th Dec

1 Day

Beginners Acrylic

Nailzone

Glasgow

£299 + Vat

0771 429 2442

7th Dec

1/2 Day

Perfect Match Gel Course

Hair & Beauty World

Paisley/Ayr

£50 + Vat

012922 85050

7th Dec

1/2 Day

Perfect Match Gel Course

Hair & Beauty World

Dunfermline/Aberdeen £50 + Vat

012922 85050

7th Dec

7 Hours

Pre Bonded Hair Extension

Cinderella Hair

Livingston

£954 (Inc VAT) 0208 965 3777

7th Dec

1/2 Day

Gel Art Course

Hair & Beauty World

Paisley/Ayr

£75 + Vat

012922 85050

7th Dec

1/2 Day

Gel Art Course

Hair & Beauty World

Dunfermline/Aberdeen £75 + Vat

012922 85050

7th Dec

2 Day

HD Brows

HD Brows

Glasgow

£1395 + Vat

0844 801 6814

8th Dec

1 Day

Waxing (Female Intimate)

Serenity Beauty School

Glasgow

£150 + Kit

0131 663 5800

9th Dec

1 Day

Manicure & Pedicure Workshop Serenity Beauty School

Glasgow

£200

0131 663 5800

10th Dec

2 Day

HD Brows

HD Brows

Glasgow

£1395 + Vat

0844 801 6814

13th Dec

1 Day

Make - Up

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £200

0131 663 5800

14th Dec

1 Day

Master Class

HD Brows

Glasgow

£695 + Vat

0844 801 6814

14th Dec

7 Hours

Pre Bonded Hair Extension

Cinderella Hair

Livingston

£954 (Inc VAT) 0208 965 3777

14th Dec

1 Day

Eyelash Extensions

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £150 + Vat

0131 663 5800

15th Dec

1 Day

Refresher

HD Brows

Glasgow

0844 801 6814

15th Dec

1 Day

Gel Nails Workshop

Serenity Beauty School

Dalkeith/Edinburgh £130 + Kit

0131 663 5800

16th Dec

1 Day

Pro Refresher Assessment

HD Brows

Glasgow

£395 + Vat

0844 801 6814

21st Dec

7 Hours

Pre Bonded Hair Extension

Cinderella Hair

Livingston

£954 (Inc VAT) 0208 965 3777

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CAROLINE SANDERSON TELLS SALONNV WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO SHIFT PERSPECTIVE! The Highland region is better known for producing some of the country’s finest food and drink. However, one talented individual is causing quite a stir in the hairdressing arena – meet Caroline Sanderson, owner of Ego Hairdressing in Inverness and winner of the 2015 Business Thinker of the Year, at the ‘Most Wanted Awards’, held in London in September.

Caroline, who has built up an enviable reputation and highly successful business, got into hairdressing quite by accident. “ I didn’t set out to get into hairdressing but jobs were limited” - Having completed her degree in Fine Art, she clearly had creativity in her veins - “So I thought why not and when I got into it, I absolutely loved it – I am so very lucky to have found a way to use my passion and imagination”.

At first she rented a chair and started to build up a good client base. Working hard, she progressed but after about 7 years, the business was not doing as well as she knew it could, so decided to take it over and turn it around. “At first it was very difficult. I knew nothing about actually running a business - I studied like crazy. I went on courses, did online training, took a marketing diploma and got to grips with the fundamentals of growing a sustainable business. In those days there were no grants available, nothing at all from local authorities either, so it was really down to me to take on this challenge and make it work”.

“One of the things that really helped me focus on making changes was when I was on maternity leave. Stylists can be trapped on the tools - too scared to move off them for the fear of loss in revenue. I was forced by my circumstances to rethink my work load – so embarked on implementing change whilst away from the salon and set about getting to grips with social media and promoting Ego in new ways – one of those was entering Awards”.

Caroline began to win a string of awards from Hair Salon of the Year to her latest personal award – Business Thinker. “The great thing about that one is – it’s the second time I have won it, winning in 2013 too. So it gives me enormous confidence that we are doing a good job and it confirms that by looking at your business deeply and making

fundamental changes you can advance so much faster. Of course key to everything is teamwork – it’s often quoted, but all too often not put into operation in an effective way. Setting goals, collaboration and measurement of what you have accomplished - is critical”.

A finalist for this year’s British Hairdressing Awards – Caroline took her team to London for the photo-shoot. “It can be an expensive outlay but you get so much out of it. The art team and stylists all working together to create images that represent our vision, is no small feat - and of course win or lose - you have a collection of wonderful images with which to market yourself better”!

Working with her local colleges, Caroline began to share her journey with the students.

“These days everyone is looking for a ‘fasttrack’ to success! But it is down to having the core skills and developing those passionately.

I give lectures on how to avoid the many mistakes I have made, and believe me I have made them all! It’s about mentoring and sharing knowledge that has been acquired over a long time. There are no shortcuts – you have to aim to be the best at what you do and give it 100% of your attention”.

What advice does Caroline have for would be entrepreneurs? “Realise that it will require a lot of time and commitment, it’s not about setting up a salon it’s about building a

business. The foundation has to be your training. Work with an accomplished stylist, learn the tools of the trade and above all take business skills training which includes marketing , and only then step out on your own”.

How does a Mother of 3 and successful business owner relax? “That’s a great question – one of my greatest enjoyments is reading, I like spiritual books and meditate every day. This helps focus one’s mind on core values and through this you live your life accordingly. My family mean everything to me. I involve them in what I do, for instance my 14 year old Daughter works at the Salon at the weekend. I am not sure what her ambitions are moving forward but if she wants to come into the business I will support her every step of the way”.

Finally, how does Caroline see her future?

“I have loved being involved in the teaching side of the business and from this passion I have set up a new company Salon Jedi – it’s in its infancy but the idea is to work with aspiring or struggling salons and install a business model which is based on the success and development of Ego. I have already seen some astounding successes with one salon increasing growth by 88% in the last year.

Saving people from the pitfalls that I went through will be so rewarding – giving back is really important”!

TalentN V: Caroline Sande rson , Ego Hairdressing , Inve r ness www.SalonNV.co.uk | 77

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TOOLS Electric Head Jog Titanium Gold Waving Irons | Head Jog 103 Teasing Brush | Head Jog 112 Oval Cushion Brush Hair Tools Pins & Grips Session Kit | Hair Tools Bunjee Hooks | Head Jog R6 Tail Comb

METHOD

1

Split hair into three diagonal triangular sections, holding each section in place with bunjee hooks. Brush front section over to one side to lose the parting ready to begin creating a halo style braid.

3

Take first three small pieces symmetrically from first section to begin creating the loose couture braid, adding hair into the braid as you move along the curvature of the head shape and then use grips to hold the braid firmly into place once completed.

4

Take the second section and using the Electric Head Jog Gold Titanium Waving Irons create different curls with the separate barrel sizes to give a continuous relaxed look as a continuation of the plaited area.

5

To complete the look, take large sections and twist around your fingers for continued shape from the braid, forming curls and large twists asymmetrically then gripping into place.

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2

For the third section use the largest barrel waving iron (32mm) to curl the hair, and then take small pieces from the this section to wrap around to hide the bunjee hook, then brush through the loose hair.

6

Use grips to make sure hair lines are clean and use the end of a tail comb to loosen the braid, the curls and twists for a relaxed editorial look (For a more refined look, do not loosen the sections, instead keep sections pulled tight).

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