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Hi, I‘ve got a client looking for this shade of blue balayage. I’m scared it’ll end up green 🙈 I know it’ll need bleached pretty pale first but then am I best pre toning it with a purple/lilac first? Or add a spot of red to the clear & blue mix to neutralise any potential green? Any tips...

Hi, one of my clients' teenage daughter has recently started to develop alopecia. She was asking my advice about getting a wig if it gets worse (at the moment only has couple patches that can be hidden). Feel like Im being totally stupid but do people normally get a wig through the NHS or should...

Trigger finger can be a nightmare but loads of things you can do to ease/stop worsening (Iused to be a physio for 5 yrs before having a crazy career change). Tigger finger is stenosing tenosynovitis ( inflammation and 'sticking' of the tendon and its tendon sheath). Localised massge at the base...

I love my Jaguar scissors, Come in different ranges, Ive currently got the satin finish ones and they feel great to cut with, really sharp and precise. Dont buy online though, go somewhere that you can hold the scissors and get a feel for them as everyone has their own preference. I really dont...

Hi the availability of funding is usually dependant on age. If 19 or under when starting training can usually get an apprenticeship through a salon. We send our apprentices to a private college in Glasgow which we recieve some funding towards their training fees. I did a fast track course in...

Have had some really nice results, lifts to lovely creamy blondes even with 30 vol on hair base 6 or above, only have to use 40vol on hair level 5 or below. Nice consistency to work with although peroxide bit messy

We are looking into getting our salon extended and some refurbishing but dont know what to do about the clients while work is ongoing. Obviously all the work that can be done without affecting existing salon will be done first. At some point there will have to be disruption and as much as Im...

Both models sound great with loads of style options available. I would take into consideration who will be more confident and look at ease at show on catwalk or with photos etc. Ive been at shows and seen really nervous/awkward models and it distracts from great hair. Also who is more flexible...

Ive been using the Michael Mosley fast book to guide me. Two fast days shouldnt be consecutive days otherwise your body will go into starvation mode and store more fat. There is a long calculation to work out how many calories you can have depending on weight/height/age/activity levels etc. Mine...

SOLAR SUBLIME | L'Oréal Professionnel UK L'oreal do a great sun range, The spray is really lightweight and provides UV protection while conditioning, and the shampoo is great for removing all chlorine, salt, sand etc. Have a great holiday :-)

Ive been loving it as well but totally agree about the weird smell when mixing it, although im the only one at work who has complained about smell, noone else has noticed. Not sure how it compares to platinium, is that the ammonia free one you are using?

No would never charge my mum but my sis and I have a salon and she is always popping in when its busy and doing couple hours reception, teas/coffees, generally running around after us and all the clients. Absolutely couldnt manage without her! Also she does shellac and never charges me so I prob...

We currently rent and have a 15year lease with 3 yearly review periods. our lease is also a repairing lease so make sure you get gas and electrics checked as its different to residential letting where your landlord maintians boiler etc. We recently had to install new boiler and pipes and had to...

Oh my goodness where to begin??? Too many to think of! Although I recently had a lady returning to the salon 10days after her appointment complaining that her blow dry hadnt lasted and wanted it redone for free!!

Lealflets are always a good way of getting new business. When we first opened our salon, we did a big leaflet drop in our local residential area and it generated lots of interest very quickly! Good luck for your salon :lol:

I was asking my loreal rep about this last week and apparently there are no plans at the mo to discontinue majirel as it is still a really big seller. Obviously though the big push is on inoa which they are always bringing new shades but no new ones for majirel :-( really miss some of the old...

Im a hairdresser and I couldnt be without my shellac! If done properly it should last well. My hands constantly in water and i also have horses so have got hard working hands and usually get 14-21 days out of my shellac. Find a good salon and give shellac another go

Loving the warmer, more golden blondes at the moment. Your hairdresser could put a gold toner over your hair or next time you get highlights done, just change the tone slightly and add some warmer slightly darker pieces which will look warmer.

I rub tint around hairline too but still left with some staining esp if 4 or 5

Does anyone else get really annoyed by those telltale colour stains around clients hairline. I know if its a dark tint and there is a lot of white hair at the hairline, some staining is unavoidable but it looks terrible! Is there any miracle stain remover out there that colourists are using??