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Dublin salon makes greener gift cards
HairPeople customises wood-pulp based cards locally Want to promote your salon gift cards as Valentine presents while flashing your...
Wexford Salon Celebrates Centenary
Halfords Hair Studio run by four generations Irish salons are often family affairs, but a fourth-generation manager is something...
L’Oréal Colour Trophy returns with new award
Reel-style before-and-after submission is fresh part of competition line up
The price is right
Promotion - Vish Colour waste is a financial black hole for salons – as are missed services. Vish’s stellar software tackles both, helping...
Wella unveils degree-level colour qualification
Wella Colour Higher Level Diploma crafted in collaboration with Glasgow Clyde College
‘Chromatic Crush’ by Robbie Purves
An exploration of style, shape, and colour to showcase the versatility of textured hair
The new hair tech you need to know NOW
Wet to dry styling from one tool? It’s not a dream – make room for the new ghd duet style
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Promotion - OLAPLEXThe new OLAPLEX No.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo detoxifies, soothes and freshens hair with powerful natural ingredients....
February on the Salon Smart HUB
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We are family
Ena, a people-focused sustainable salon, is looking for established stylists to join its dynamic and inclusive team
‘Come as you are’ by 2022 Schwarzkopf Pro UK&I Young Artistic Team
A showcase of raw finishes and street-infused styling
Business Essentials with AXA
Promotion - AXARunning a salon or barbering business is hard work, but AXA Business Insurance wants to make it that little bit easier… Why...
Scaling up on style and colour success in 2023 with SELF/STYLED Sunday
Giving real styling and colour advice; SELF/STYLED Sunday’s first virtual gathering of the year delivered for freelancers. Here’s a snapshot.Get...
Mistakes to avoid when colouring hair pink
Colour specialist Charlotte O’Flanagan, founder of Charlotte Paints Hair in Solihull, shares her mistakes to avoid when painting with...
Creative cutting from the Allilon+ Pleat Collection
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‘Good for you’ by Saks
A celebration of beautiful, healthy hair
Nathan Phoenix X Le Fil: Behind the scenes of Drag Race UK
Nathan Phoenix shares all about the incredible collaborative process
The top hair trends for 2023
As the new year gets underway, we consulted some of our favourite hair professionals
Report Bolsters IHF Anti-VAT Increase Campaign
Report calls increase potentially “fatal” to vulnerable industry The Irish Hairdressers’ Federation has warned that the impending rise in...
Get the look: red carpet glamour by celebrity hairstylist Dallin James
Celebrity hairstylist Dallin James creates a cool girl ponytail for actress Stephanie Hsu at the Critics’ Choice Awards
Hungry for business support? Dine out at Salon Smart’s Working Lunch!
Get fed the latest support and innovations for salon and barber shop owners, managers, and teams.
Ways to lead a more mindful 2023
Five wellness experts share some first-hand knowledge on how to make your life a little more mindful in a busy industry When January comes...
‘Bob is bob’ by Ziortza Zarauza
A celebration of a classic cut
Become a colour and styling master at SELF/STYLED Sunday 29 January
Expect a no-holds barred deep-dive into colour and styling techniques for our SELF/STYLED Sunday masterclasses on 29 January – here’s a sneak peak...
Life advice with Louis Byrne: therapy
It's not easy, but there are simple steps to take
Headmasters reveal the stars of 2022
The Headmasters Awards returned to celebrate their 40th anniversary and the achievements across the salons over the past yearKickstarting 2023...
Cool hues and Monday blues
Say goodbye to January blues with a vivid mood-booster courtesy of Kara Thompson