Hairdressing equipment for the minimal hairdresser

What is the minimum hairdressing equipment a hairdresser needs? For a basic wash, cut and finish, all a hairdresser needs is a good pair of scissors, both sharp and comfortable to use and a couple of good professional combs. It is a good idea to have more than one comb in case one is lost… Read More »

The H factor – Vitamin H for hair

No matter what we do, sometimes our hair doesn’t look as healthy as we would want it to. We try looking after it by using various lotions and potions but nothing seems to work and we wonder why. But looking after our hair in the long term is just as important and may be something… Read More »

Turning heads with hair etchings

What are hair etchings? Also known as hair carving or hair tattoos, hair etching is a technique used in hairdressing to add imagery to sections of short hair. For a while now, guys who have predominantly short hair, have been leaving the barbers with a couple of tram lines neatly clippered into their hair to… Read More »

Bang on Hairstyle Trends!

It seems that bang hairstyles are maintaining their popularity as hairstylists are constantly improving the look of bangs hairstyles just to avoid entering a hair styling routine which is not ideal. Bangs hairstyles have maintained a top position among women since they were first invented and this has helped bangs hairstyles become a huge trend.… Read More »

Hairdressing service or hairdressing job?

When a client decides to get their hair done, it’s a good idea to remember what the client is actually paying for. They are not buying a tangible product (unless they decide to buy hair products before they leave the salon). They are paying for a skilled service. As hairdressers, it is our job to… Read More »