Sunless Tanning 101

Within the beauty industry, one of the most transformative trends in recent years is the shift towards sunless tanning, therefore we understand the importance of offering your clients the best solutions for a flawless, sun-kissed glow. Let’s dive into why sunless tanning is not just a trend, but a better, healthier, and more efficient alternative to traditional tanning methods.

Essentials You Need In Your College Kit Bag

​Beginning your journey as a hair professional is an exciting time, with so much to learn in an ever-evolving industry. Whether you're passionate about creative colour techniques, styling, or simply transforming your clients’ looks, starting hair college is your first step towards mastering your passion. To help you hit the ground running, we’ve put together a list of student essentials that will not only make your college experience smoother but also set you up for success in your future career!

Alan Howard 2024 Favourites

It’s time to welcome the Alan Howard 2024 favourites brought to you by the professionals at Alan Howard themselves. From new product launches to this year's trending picks, we have the low down on all things hair & beauty that we have been loving. Let's dive into our 2024 favourites that you can take with you into the new year…

Velva Pro

High performance technical products for hairdressers that demand only the best.

Hair Colour Trends of 2025

The trending hair colours of 2025 are here, and we couldn’t be more excited to see these stunning, creative colours hit the salon floor. This year, we’re seeing a mix of creative colour combinations, with the increasingly popular lived-in, low-maintenance colours that add the sought-after richness to a client's look. While some shades are here to stay, 2025 will bring a fresh approach to the shades we saw take off last year. Let’s jump into the must-have, trending hair colours your clients will be lining up to try this year.

Winter Rituals For Your Salon with Sienna X

As winter sets in, your client’s skin faces a range of challenges — from dryness to irritation — but with the right products, they can maintain smooth, hydrated, and radiant skin throughout the season. Sienna X’s Collagen & Melanin Boosting Shower Cleanser, Exfoliator, and Body Lotion are must-have additions to your salon's winter offerings, ensuring your clients enjoy a pampering experience that keeps their skin nourished and glowing. Here’s why these bath & body essentials should be part of every winter self-care ritual.

8 Volumising Hair Products You Need

As soon as your clients sit in your chair they trust you to give them the best advice and products for achieving their ideal hair look. So, when it comes to volume, the right products with the right hair type make all the difference. We’ve made note of our top volumising products that you can use in your salon, as well as your clients, to take away, so you achieve hair with body and bounce. Let’s dive in…

The Trending Hair Colour of 2025: Mocha Mousse

With 2024 coming to a close, Pantone has revealed its 2025 Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse, and it’s already making its debut in the world of hair colour. This rich, neutral, yet cool-toned brunette is a sophisticated blend of beiges and chocolate browns, that create a refined, harmonious look. For clients looking to embrace a luxurious shade in 2025, Mocha Mousse is the ultimate choice. We’ve teamed up with our Alan Howard Educator, Sara Simspon, to discuss how colourists can create the trending Mocha Mousse with their clients using Quif Professional Let’s dive into the colour of 2025…

Hair Trend Predictions for 2025 with Brooke Evans & Georgia Bella

To discover what’s next to hit salons in the world of colour, we turned to Quif artists and industry-leading hair colourists, Brooke Evans and Georgia Bell, who shared their insights into upcoming trends, favourite colour techniques and what they’d love to see more of (and less of) in 2025, whilst discussing some lessons they’ve learnt on the way.

The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide of 2024

Clients feeling uninspired this gift-giving season? Leave it to us! Our ultimate gift guide has everything from complete sets to stocking fillers to add fun and festivity to your salon while helping your clients solve their last-minute Christmas shopping dilemmas. Let’s dive into the perfect holiday gifts for hair enthusiasts!

How To Get Your Clients Spray Tan Ready This Party Season

Party season is officially here! And with it, the need for glowing skin is key to matching any dazzling outfit. As a spray tan artist, your expertise can guide your clients on how to look their best for every festive occasion. But achieving the perfect spray tan isn’t just about the application, it’s also about pre-appointment prep, guiding clients through the process, and recommending the correct aftercare. Here’s how you can help your clients get the most out of their spray tans this party season.

Hair Trend Predictions for 2025

As we approach 2025, within the professional hair industry colourists are eager for fresh ideas, techniques and most importantly trends, that are going to set the creative scene within salons. We sat down with Education Team members, Sara Simpson and Adam Murphy, our hair colour experts who have an immense amount of knowledge on all things hair colour, to get their predictions and insights into what the hairdressing industry has to bring in 2025.

Sienna X

Sienna X are a well-respected and established business within the tanning industry. A pro-level beauty brand with advanced formulations combined with the highest quality of ingredients to provide products to both professionals and direct to consumer.

Schwarzkopf Professional

Schwarzkopf Professional stands for more than excellent hair products. Offering a holistic portfolio of hair colour, hair care, styling and form.