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I've only managed a salon, rather than owned one, but I hope this helps (although they are considered to be v stingy! :s) Minimum wage for all, and then a fair target set for each stylist/technician to achieve per week. To work this out, look at their average charge per appointment slot, look...

Sorry I'm not a colour specialist, but my friend who is (and was pregnant) says to avoid applying chemicals onto the scalp. So avoid all over colours (unless a skin test is done and comes up fine), but highlights are fine. Not sure about perming... I'd avoid telling the client that it's...

How long have you had it? If it's within a certain period (I think electrical items is 2 years), and you've looked after it well, I'd check out Trading Standards and say the gun is not fit for purpose and you want a refund 'for the whole starter kit' as they won't replace it on it's own. Try a...

I love Tigi Masterpiece - it's shiny, smells good, and holds brilliantly!

I'd get SHE. I've had both those and GHD, and there's not an ounce of difference in the standard pair. GHD have patented spring-loaded plates to give the exact right pressure, but as with any tool it's 50% about the way you use them, so I'd ask a hairdresser to make sure I was doing it right...

Hi Girls, Sorry this thread kind of died and I'm reviving it, but it caught my attention when I was catching up on posts. I am a very chatty stylist, I like to draw my clients out of themselves and encourage them to open up and talk throughout their appointment. My friends used to laugh...

Hi Lily, I read your post, but only got page four of everyone's replies, so apologies if I duplicate other's posts! I never charged my models whilst training, unless they came and did assessments and had to pay the academy where I trained. You are trained to do pedicures, so you no longer...

Hi Jane, Try Amber Woods at seanhanna Canary Wharf. She trained me and she's brilliant - also she wears her hair the same as you so she's a bit of an expert! :green:

OK! I have three different sizes of bag. :eek: - One is a small Headjog briefcase-style one I take for barbering (bought @Salon International 07) It fits clippers (I know, but some clients insist!) 2x mirrors, my pouch, 3x scissors, several barbering combs, a hygiene spray for anything I use if...

Hey, good luck to you! I started training at 28, qualified the following year. I think because you're more motivated you can easily pass quicker as an older apprentice. Have fun!:hug:

I charge £30 for a CBD!!!! I would be outraged that they set the prices for you, and I would have made them amend the poster :lol:

.... I took it as the potential client obviously didn't like being a redhead and was trying her best to change, and that the poster felt for her and wanted to help, not that the poster was passing judgment on redheads... we Hair Geeks love every colour and shade!!

My friend died her hair with permanent black hair dye :eek: (she can't remember what she used) against my advice (I said use semi-perm darkest brown), and then decided it was too dark and wanted me to fix it. I was sooooo reluctant to take her on - I've never done cleansing as I'm a stylist...

Used to pay £24

I have just done flashes for two girls aged 15 and 13 - I bleached their hair and then applied blue and purple Crazy Colour. I've also done highlights for a 13 year old. BUT... I always talk through all the downsides to using bleach, I always use ammonia-free, and I talk through the financial...

I thought you were asking for a specific shampoo! Brandwise, I love Tigi for cheap and cheerful, and Kerastase for luxury. :)

I used Sensationnel on my wedding day - had them all curled and my friend supplies so she colour matched them to my own hair. They were hot to wear all day, but I did have a huge princess frock on as well!! Most of my female relatives guessed, but my own husband, who LOVES my hair, didn't...

WAHL are great - the best I've had, had mine for ages.

Hmmm... I use heat on perms, even if they don't say to, but I know how much heat, and for how long, just from experience. If this is the first time you've done this, personally, I wouldn't use heat, unless you are prepared to do a test cutting first - choose the weakest area to test...

I know this has been said already, but I want to agree and say I would make sure you explain everything exactly as you have to us. It's so important to have good communication with your technician - they can't help otherwise! I was going to ask if you knew what brown was used - perhaps try...