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Hi everyone I have a potential client who knows she has a ppd allergy however still wants her hair coloured. (she has home hair colour on just now that looks around a 6.3ish) I usually use rusk deep shine however as far as I'm aware they do not do a ppd free range. The client is approx 50%...

Hi geeks so im starting to notice some lines on my forehead and crows feet (im 32 and not a sun worshipper.... factor 50 in sun and 25 on a normal day!) I have been noticing my foundation can sometimes settle in the deeper lines and it looks awful! Is there anything that can give me a good matt...

Hi everyone I usually use angel remy and I love love love the hair however more than slightly irritated that the 20"+ are only 0.8g meaning I have to buy and fit loads extra. Also there's the issue of only doing wefts in 20" and 150g. I had a lot of problems with sjk previously (and I do...

Hi everyone! So I normally use matrix biolage range on the majority of clients (shampoo/conditioner/oil) and the sleek range also,but was wondering what everyone's " go to" product is for your clients with particularly dry/damaged hair? I have inherited a few clients from another stylist and...

Edit: title should read "tone" not toner. Hi everyone I had a client today for full head hilites, bleach and lilac. Her hair is a bit porous but I didn't think it was this bad! Done roots only on the bleach hilites and then done 9.02+violet mix tone(xp100) in foils alternately. It looked...

Hi geeks! I'm looking for some help with bright shades please! I usually use fudge paintbox or crazy color (though I don't like the purple shades) but myself and clients feel although they have reasonable sticking power (fudge paintbox) they bleed out soooo much while washing for weeks after...

Hi geeks! I was wondering if any of you lash enthusiasts rate any "lash fibre" products? I don't get on well with sp lashes (I have trichotilliomania) and was wondering about a fibre product undercoat to my mascara as an alternative. My query also is are these fibre products any different to the...

Hi everyone! I have a client who I had been doing scalp bleach followed by 9.02 toner who is considering toning her hair down and going for something more like Jennifer Anniston in this photo. Her hair is in good condition and porosity/elasticity was good at my last appointment with her, but...

Hi skin geeks! Here from hair looking for advice! I have long fair (blonde and white!) eyelashes which I have tinted regularly but they still need a liberal coating of mascara as they can look quite sparse and thin. Are there any products that could buy to enhance my lashes without using sp...

Hi skin geeks! I am heading out this weekend and would like a little make up change, I'm usually a dark smoky eyes nude lips kind of girl but I'd like to try dark lips. My hair is quite light blonde short funky bob, and I have very fair clear skin though will probably have a light spray tan and...

Hi everyone! Does anyone here use a specially designed hair extension trolley? I know foxy used to sell them but they're not on their website now. Decided to mainly work from home now so looking for something professional looking that will hold the hair hanging down. I seen an old thread where...

just wondering what strikes fear into you? If any, you might all be cool cats ;) for me its under-cutting super thick hair to take bulk out as I have never done it ever, and people who want red and blonde hilights at the same time.........

hi ladies (and gents!) I have a client booked in for micro rings on friday, but her hair is slightly finer than i would like for micro rings however she is dead against bonds. Was thinking nanos would work, but i haven't used them before. I usually use hair planet and get 4 months from them...

I have been trying to think of new things to put on my work t-shirts (I'm mobile hairdresser!) My old ones have "keep calm and whip your hair" on them, but the keep calm thing has run its course!! I was thinking of having "HAIR GEEK" on my new ones.... would this be awesome or infringing...

hi everyone! this is just not my week!!! Does anyone have experience with returning hair to sjk for testing? I have a client who was fitted 3 weeks ago with their so called luxury range and its turned into a holy mess. I have already cut about 6" off it and this client is very meticulous...

Hi everyone I have a lady who I removed her pre bonded extensions a few days ago after 3 months of wear and 2 maintenance checks, the whole time the hair was lovely, and was growing well with no signs of tension or any problems whatsoever. She had fine to normal hair before fitting, and...

hi everyone has anyone undertaken any short courses at the British Beauty Academy to top up their skills? looking into threading as I've had a lot of requests and wondered if anyone has experience with this company. Thanks, Siobhan apologies and thankyou for merging this to the other thread...

Hi everyone! i usually use hair planet for budget hair but thinking of switching to sjk, need to order today but wondering how long the hair is lasting/how it compares to hair planet/foxy? I did email them but the reply was slightly cryptic lol xx

Hi guys I have found out recently that I am to need a double mastectomy and reconstruction at the grand old age of 29......... I have the BRCA1 gene mutation and everyone in the family who had it has passed away young including my mum. So have any of you guys had this done for any reason...

Hi there I was wondering if you guys had any hints for me please! One of my clients is booked in tomorrow for colour, usually dark caramel blonde chin length bob but she wants something "different" like blond hilights or purple.... now I have talked her out of purple as it would not suit her...