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  • Salon Decorating Tips on a Budget

    • 1 Sep 2017

    Whether you are a new business owner looking to decorate your new space or you just want to give your existing space a freshening up, the budget is always a major factor. You want to stay on budget, but you don’t want your clients to be able to see that in your décor, do you?

  • Different types of massage therapy jobs

    • 25 Aug 2017

    In recent years the massage industry has undergone a dramatic change. Massage therapy is no longer simply a self-indulgent pick-me-up for ladies who lunch but has now also become recognised as a mainstream medical and healthcare option to boot.

  • How to match make-up and nails to your outfit

    • 24 Aug 2017

    Colours can amplify moods and add life, meaning, character and emotion to wardrobe ensembles. It's therefore vital that nails, make-up and clothing shades are coordinated cohesively to maximise the overall visual impact.

  • Different types of Hair extensions

    • 29 Jun 2017

    For centuries, hair has been such an important part of the way we view beauty and ourselves. Picking the right extension that fits with your own natural beauty is an important decision and one that depends on two things: How long you want to keep the look for and how long it will take to achieve the look.

  • Tricks of the Trade – Massage Therapist

    • 15 Jun 2017

    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 out of your career.

  • Preventing Hairdressing Complaints

    • 12 Jun 2017

    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 and loss of repeat business but you and your salon will also gain a poor reputation. Since it costs much more to gain a new customer than to keep an existing one why not become proactive in minimising ...

  • 10 myths about hair stylists

    • 12 Jun 2017

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

  • Trainee Beauty Therapist

    • 2 Jun 2017

    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

    • 1 Jun 2017

    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

    • 1 Jun 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.

  • Hair tools

    Hairdressing tools that pros swear by

    • 31 May 2017

    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 from your trimmers? Well, perhaps I can tell you about some of the best kit that pros swear by so that you can equip yourself with the top tools of the trade.

  • Hair Trends 2017

    • 31 May 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

    • 31 May 2017

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

  • Aesthetics versus Beauty Therapy

    • 26 May 2017

    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 stating aesthetics and beauty as dual roles.

  • Hairdressing Apprenticeships - Career Advice and Vacancies

    • 24 May 2017

    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

    • 24 May 2017

    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

    • 24 May 2017

    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 your career in the Make-Up Industry.

  • Beauty Therapist Temp

    • 23 May 2017

    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

    • 22 May 2017

    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

    • 19 May 2017

    Turn your passion into a profession by following these 4 steps.