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OSMO IKON Pastel Metallic Shades

This season, it’s all about the metallic trend and the team at OSMO IKON® have their fingers on the pulse...

The Collective

Schwarzkopf Professional celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2018, and over the last century the haircare brand has seen no shortage...

Enter Summer with a Bang(s)

Fringes. They are not for everyone, but there are women who don't despair at the thought of their seven year...

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Hair Salon Anxiety?

The team at Samuel Chapman Salon have spoken to thousands of clients over the years, and the one thing that...

Trends and Tips

Enter Summer with a Bang(s)

Fringes. They are not for everyone, but there are women who don't despair at the thought of their seven year...

Trends and Tips

ghd X Coachella

ghd had a bumper weekend at sunny Coachella with Patrick Wilson and Shelley Gregory creating some beautiful festival hair for...

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Build Your Salon with The Fantastic Hairdresser

The Fantastic Hairdresser provides a unique range of courses, business coaching and programmes for everyone in the salon team. If...

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Balmain Spring/Summer Cosmetic Bag

The Balmain Paris Hair Couture collection captures the luxurious and innovative spirit of the iconic Balmain fashion brand, bringing beautiful...

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Edward Hemmings Shares Presentation Skills

Presentation skills are a must-have for any hairstylist, be that for on-stage work, education or simply better communication with clients...

Good Salon Guide Magazine

The word photography comes from two ancient Greek words: photo for ‘light’ and graph for ‘drawing’ – ‘Drawing with Light’. Today photography has become a powerful means of communication and a mode of visual expression.

When the photographer and hairstylist come together, the camera becomes an extension of the stylist’s...

Hair Doctor Latest

Colour Advice

Colouring faux pas!

Hello Hair Doctors, I have had a colouring faux pas!! I am 100% grey and I usually use a 9...

Colour Advice

I am nervous about what my stylist has advised

My Hairdresser has advised that I have a complete colour strip, as there are reds purples etc. in it. I...

Dry / Damaged Hair

Why can I not achieve healthy hair?

Hey, I've tried so many things to achieve healthy hair and I really don't know what I'm doing wrong; I'm...

Skin Doctor Latest

Acne and Oily Skin

Coming off Contraception and My Skin

Hello. I’m hoping you can give me some advice – it’s a little bit medical, but mainly (or possibly) a...

Skincare and Make-up

Which is the best foundation for my skin type?

My skin is very pale and my hair is very dark brown. I sometimes feel I look quite ill and so would like to add some colour to my skin without looking orange or fake

Anti-Ageing

Can you advise me on some eye care?

I am in my early 40s and have started to notice the skin underneath my eyes thinning and becoming quite dark. There are also a few noticeable lines appearing now - which I would rather do without!

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