Debunking common hair dye myths

Dye has long been thought to contain dangerous chemicals and damage hair after extensive use. The experts at Hairtrade.com set the record straight!

 

 

No more bad hair days!

From over-brushing and using the wrong type of shampoo, to bad weather and hormonal changes, these are the things that cause the most day-to-day damage to people’s hair.

Top 10 tips to prolong a tan

The first blast of autumn may have arrived but with the sun-kissed look being such a feel-good factor here are some top tips on prolonging the life of that golden brown glow.

Who'd have thought it? The wonderful ways to repurpose beauty products

Using deodorant to prevent blisters and petroleum jelly to set perfume are just some of the weird and wonderful ways common beauty products can be repurposed. 

How to choose the perfect face mask

Whether customers are looking to purify an oily complexion, repair and soothe dry skin or prevent breakouts, a face mask could offer the solution.

How to avoid holiday hair hell

Sunbathing and swimming may work wonders to relax the mind, body and soul, but for hair it’s an entirely different matter.

How to avoid holiday hair hell

Sunbathing and swimming may work wonders to relax the mind, body and soul, but for hair it’s an entirely different matter.

Clinique’s timely festive party reminder

With the festive season in full swing, the beauty team at Clinique have reminded us that “what goes on must be taken off…”

Clinique’s timely festive party reminder

With the festive season in full swing, the beauty team at Clinique have reminded us that “what goes on must be taken off…”

Party Perfect

It’s party time! Make sure you’re up to date with the latest beauty trends so you can help your customers sparkle and shine throughout the season.

What your hair colour says about you

Do blondes really have more fun? Are brunettes really less ditsy? Salons Direct has delved into the psychology of hair colour to reveal all…

 

All a-flutter

Mascara is a make-up bag staple, but with so many on offer, how can you steer customers towards their perfect match? Caroline Brien has the low-down

Clever brushes and hi-tech formulas mean there has never been a more exciting time to shop for “the one” when it comes to a lash-perfecting mascara. The flip side of this, however, is that such vast choice makes mascara shopping a daunting experience, with research revealing that British women still find mascara language confusing when it comes to claims and results.

Lip service

Encourage your customers to get lippy with Emily Hunter’s guide to the perfect pout

Our long-standing love affair with lips is stronger than ever. According to NPD Group Inc., prestige lip make-up enjoyed double-digit sales growth from January to August 2015 compared with the same period in 2014, jumping 16 per cent to a whopping £54 million.

Man power

New products and innovation mean that the male grooming market is more buoyant than ever. But do you know how to capitalise on the new male cool?

Do you look your age?

According to skincare expert Dr Howard Murad, one of the biggest reasons why many of us look older than we are is that we are being battered by “cultural stress”. But what is this and how can we stop it taking its toll?

We’re all familiar with the tell-tale signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, a lack of energy and poor memory, but the way we live and the stress we put ourselves under can mean that many of us age far quicker than we should.

In his latest book, “Conquering Cultural Stress”, renowned skincare expert Dr Howard Murad explains how cultural stress impacts the ageing process and provides effective strategies for removing it from our lives so that we become happier and more youthful.

Hands up!

Treating their hands and nails should be as high on your customers’ beauty lists as their skincare regimes, reveals Laura Pollard

Hands are often cited as being one of the biggest giveaway signs of ageing. The skin is twice as fine on our hands as it is on our faces, plus hands get the most exposure to the sun and other daily elements. Wrinkles, dryness, age spots and sagging skin are common complaints. So while most women use an anti-ageing face cream, it’s important that they treat their hands with the same care.