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How Often Should We Really Wash Our Hair?

How often should we really wash our hair? This is the question the Reed Hair team asked themselves recently. With...

Retinol Skincare

If there is one beauty buzzword we hear often, it’s Retinol. We come across many beauty therapists and dermatologists that...

What’s the Deal with Sulphate-Free?

Have you noticed how sulphate-free seems to be appearing everywhere within the world of hair? There are so many fads...

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Trends and Tips

How Often Should We Really Wash Our Hair?

How often should we really wash our hair? This is the question the Reed Hair team asked themselves recently. With...

Trends and Tips

Retinol Skincare

If there is one beauty buzzword we hear often, it’s Retinol. We come across many beauty therapists and dermatologists that...

Trends and Tips

What’s the Deal with Sulphate-Free?

Have you noticed how sulphate-free seems to be appearing everywhere within the world of hair? There are so many fads...

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Win A Pair of ghd Limited Edition Stylers

We are celebrating ghd’s Sweet 16 this month, and you can take a piece of the festivities away by entering...

News

Medusa Hairdressing Named as a Finalist at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards

Medusa Hairdressing in Southsea has been named as a finalist in the Salon of the Year 2 category, sponsored by...

News

Hugh Campbell Hair Group Home to the Best Irish Hairdresser of the Year 2017

What could possibly be better than being nominated for an award and bringing home the trophy? Maybe multiple nominations, multiple...

Good Salon Guide Magazine

The Good Salon Guide magazine is a visual platform that features some of our salons’ photographic collections, trend predictions and style advice – delivered straight to the salon door and inbox.

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Hair Doctor Latest

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...

Colour Advice

My light blonde ombre is a complete disaster

Hello, I have light brown hair and a month ago I decided to go for a light blonde ombre, which...

Skin Doctor Latest

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!

General Skin Issues and Irritations

My skin is incredibly irritated and unbelievably itchy!

Long story short, I have suffered with alopecia for the past year or so now and with it my skin has started to become very irritated and unbelievably itchy - to the point where I used to bleed

FAQ

How does a salon rating work?

Hair and Beauty salons can achieve four possible awards: Registered (R), 3, 4 and 5 star. Barbers and Blow-dry Salons...

How do I book an appointment with a member?

Booking an appointment with one of our members couldn't be easier! Firstly, find the salon you're looking for through the...

How do I contact Good Salon Guide?

Call on 02392 295 000 from the UK or 1890 946 661 from Ireland or drop us an email to...

How do I become a mystery client?

We're always looking for Mystery Clients to visit member salons and complete a report of their experience, and are urgently...

How do I contact one of your hair or beauty doctors?

If you'd like to ask one of our hair or skin doctors a question then click here for the Hair...

I have a salon, how do I become a member?

The first step of becoming a member is to get in touch so we can come and visit your salon...