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  • Tricks of the Trade – Massage Therapist

    Being a Massage Therapist sounds like a glamorous job and on the whole it can be but also prepare yourself for hard work, long days and a few aches and pains. Here are a few of my tricks of the trade to keep you going and to help counteract all the negatives and ensure you get the most enjoyment ...
  • Preventing Hairdressing Complaints

    When a client complains it can leave you feeling pretty low, particularly after all the effort you put into your work. You might feel angry and tempted to argue the matter or just let it go unsolved. This will only do you more harm in the long run as complaints not only lead to increased costs an...
  • 10 myths about hair stylists

    We shouldn't believe everything we hear. Here are the top 10 hair myths about your hairstylists that we are busting
  • Trainee Beauty Therapist

    Trainee Beauty Therapists have the added benefit of training for their desired qualification whilst getting on the job experience, meaning they are gu
  • Our top 5 inspiring make-up artists

    Here's your chance to find out more about the makeup artists that have changed the face of the makeup industry with their innovation and dedication to the craft
  • Beauty trends for 2017

    Beauty in 2017 is all about innovation. While extreme looks are set to be big this year, even the most pared-down styles will be achieved using game-changing products. Here is our round up of the hottest trends on this year’s radar.
  • Hairdressing Tools that Pros Swear by

    Hairdressing tools come in different shapes and sizes and are used to create all sorts of styles. Since a hairdresser is only as good as their tools, it’s worth investing in the top gear to help you achieve the best look for your clients. Don’t know your meche from your foils or your clippers fro...
  • Hair Trends 2017

    Wanting to be bang on trend with your hair for 2017? Zoe Efstathiou shares some of the leading hair trends to appear this year and tips for achieving the look
  • Beautician

    There can be some confusion over term ‘beautician’. Some employers use it interchangeably with beauty therapist but most therapists would
  • Aesthetics versus Beauty Therapy

    To the outside world, aesthetics and beauty mean the same thing (pleasing in appearance) and therefore can be used interchangeably. From an entry level, the difference in duties between the role of an aesthetics therapist and a beauty therapist aren’t that many.Sometimes you see advertisement sta...
  • Hairdressing Apprenticeships - Career Advice and Vacancies

    If you have a burning ambition to have a career in the hairdressing industry whether it be as a hairstylist or colour expert for a top salon group or creating fabulous hairstyles for the starring models at London Fashion Week then you’re going to have to spend some time as a hairdressing apprentice.
  • SAKS A-Team 2017 Programme

    Saks – the UK’s biggest hair and beauty salon group with over 100 salons nationwide – is delighted to announce the faces chosen to be members of Saks A-Team 2017; the brand’s avant-garde hair training programme.
  • Gain a level 2 certificate in makeup with LCBT

    The Level 2 Certificate in Make-Up is a great introduction to the Make-Up Industry. It allows you to learn a range of skills from practical Make-Up Application including a range of different occasion Make-Up, along with Eyebrow and Eyelash Treatments giving you a wide range of knowledge to begin ...
  • Beauty Therapist Temp

    With the increased popularity of salon and spa treatments, the addition of Beauty Therapist Temps has become an important part of a busy salon or spa,
  • Salon Assistant

    Salon assistants are often the unsung heroes of the salon; the person that gave you that wonderful scalp massage during your shampoo and rinse or a we
  • Become a Beauty Therapist in just 4 Steps

    Turn your passion into a profession by following these 4 steps.
  • Where do Hair Stylists Make the Most Money?

    Once you have qualified as a hairstylist you will have to decide which career path you wish to follow within the hair and beauty industry
  • Cosmetics Beauty Advisor

    Within the cosmetics industry and beauty retail, beauty advisor roles are highly popular well sought after roles. Beauty Advisors may also be commonly
  • New SAKS Beauty Squad

    SAKS HAIR & BEAUTY UK ANNOUNCES NEW SAKS BEAUTY SQUAD
  • Importance of Tips to Hairstylists

    When we eat out at restaurants, it’s the done thing to tip the waiter or waitress at least ten percent. A tip is a nice way of showing a bit of gratitude and appreciation after a fairly close interaction. It’s the same with taxi drivers. So why should we feel any differently about tipping our hai...