Meet your Perfect Match with [wa]shed from Shed

Looking for the ultimate hair care duo? Meet your perfect match with the [wa]shed collection from Shed. With each duo full of amazing ingredients, the shampoo & conditioner you choose is entirely based on your hair desires and needs. Each duo are a triple threat, being vegan & cruelty-free, and of course sulphate-free, so we've made sure your hair only gets the best treatment. Let's take a look at your hair's perfect match.

Summer Hair Trends of 2025

Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time for hairdressers to get to know the hair colour trends clients will be asking for all season long. From vibrant peekaboo highlights to an array of soft buttery blondes, this season is all about creativity, customisation, and a healthy glow of colour. Let’s dive into our rounded-up summer shades your clients are going to love, plus, we’ve added our favourite Quif colour formulas so you can recreate these shades with confidence!

Summer Trend Alert: Rebel Fusion

In a world where self-expression and identity are evolving rapidly, the Rebel Fusion trend is your bold invitation to colour outside the lines. This movement speaks to our longing for wonder, enchantment, and individuality. Today's clients don't just want a new look, they want an experience. Technology has pushed the boundaries of what's possible, from AR beauty apps to surreal filters. Now it's our turn as stylists to meet that demand with fearless creativity.

Christmas Nail Trends of 2024

The Trending Festive Nails of the Season...It’s finally time to start bringing festivity to your appointments, and for some clients, finding inspiration for the ultimate Christmas mani can be challenging. Luckily for you, we have this year’s Christmas nail trends that are versatile, chic, and perfect for every aesthetic. Here are the top Christmas nail trends for 2024 that every nail technician should know to inspire their clients this festive season.

Spotted: Indola Returns to London Fashion Week

Indola returns as the official hair partner at London Fashion Week for Huishan Zhang for the Third Consecutive Season… Professional haircare brand Indola proudly marked its third consecutive season as the official hair sponsor for the Huishan Zhang Spring/Summer 25 show at London Fashion Week.This ongoing partnership continues to showcase Indola’s cutting-edge products and expert styling, perfectly complementing Huishan Zhang’s signature sophisticated and contemporary designs.

Biolage

Biolage is recognised worldwide as a leader in the professional hair care field, and that reputation continues to grow.

Get To Know Teddy Bear Blonde

With 2024 taking off at full speed, we have already seen an array of stunning hair colours make their way into the salons, and 'Teddy Bear Blonde' is the trending hair colour that has seen to be increasingly popular! Described as a cosy, warm golden tone, this is the opposite of the go-to cool, icy blonde. The brunette hues with the mix of blonde highlights create the 'bronde' effect, adding dimension to its wide range of warm brunette tones. We're going to take a deep dive into what there is to know about creating the perfect 'Teddy Bear Blonde' - here's what to know.

The Riviera Bob: 2025’s Most Flattering Bob Haircut for Volume, Movement & Effortless Style

Introducing the Riviera Bob, the ultra-chic, yet effortless haircut that’s everywhere this summer. Known as the Italian Bob’s younger sister, the Riviera Bob is a polished and defined bob that gives fine to medium-textured hair a much-needed upgrade in volume, movement, and style. If your clients are looking to enhance their bob this summer, the Riviera Bob is the ultimate face-defining, voluminous cut that gives the most elegant look.

Dyson

Dyson hair care for salons and stylists, re-engineered for stylists for fast, effective styling

Hive Of Beauty

Hive of Beauty is a top supplier of professional beauty products for therapists, salons, spas, colleges, and distributors worldwide.

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.

How To Elevate Your Clients Hair Consultation

The consultation process with your clients is one of the most critical aspects of your client interactions when building the foundation of a good appointment. An effective consultation not only ensures that you can understand your client’s needs but also builds a trusting relationship that can set the foundation for a successful appointment. We’ll dive into the ins & outs when enhancing your consultation process to make the most out of your hair appointments so your clients leave the salon feeling better than ever.

A Guide for Hairdressers: Cancellation Fees

Within the busy world of hairdressing, managing client appointments efficiently is they key to success. However, handling last-minute cancellations and no-shows can disrupt schedules and frustratingly, revenue. After one too many cancellations and no-shows, you might consider charging cancellation fees, but you might be unsure about the legalities, how to approach your clients, and how you can reduce no-shows from happening. We've formatted this guide to help you navigate these questions and provide examples of cancellation policies to consider.

Spring Nail Trends 2025

As the seasons change and flowers begin to bloom, it’s the perfect time to refresh your nail game with brighter, softer, and more playful designs. Whether you’re a nail tech searching for fresh inspiration for your clients or looking for the perfect set to request at your next salon visit, Glitterbels has you covered. We’ve rounded up the must-try nail looks of the moment. Get ready to fall in love with these stunning spring styles!

All You Need To Know About Hema Free Gel Polish

Hema Free – What Is It? At Glitterbels, they have an extensive range of Hema-Free products including monomers, essential prep, gel polish, and builder gel, but what exactly is Hema and why should you go Hema-Free? Glitterbels prides themselves on being an ever-evolving brand that continues and will always continue to move with the times and keep launching new products for the amazing Glitterbels users. The Hema Free range is a testament to our commitment to bringing new and exciting ranges onto the market.

Nanokeratin System

Nanokeratin System is a leading brand in the professional hair care industry, known for its innovative and high-performance hair treatments.

The Benefits of Retailing In-Salon

As a professional hairdresser or salon owner, your hairdressing expertise goes beyond cutting and colouring your client's hair; you also have the power to enhance your client's hair once they’ve left the salon floor. Retailing and selling professional hair products to your clients can ensure your client's hair remains in good condition whilst also being a key strategy for salon growth, client satisfaction, and long-term salon success! If you’re not already prioritising retailing in your salon, we have all the reasons why it’s time to start.

Procare Foil

Procare Foil is a trusted name in the professional hairdressing industry, known for delivering high-quality foils and dispensing systems that streamline the colouring process.

Alan Howard Hubs

Alan Howard Hubs are community events designed to give like-minded hair and beauty professionals the opportunity to connect, learn, grow and be inspired together.

Meet The Lightener That Does More Than Just Lift

Want lift that is clean, cool, and leaves the hair in optimum condition? Enter magi:light+ Premium Silver Lightener, the game-changing formula that’s redefining how colourists can achieve a cooler-toned blonde without the brass. With the magic ingredients of charcoal, graphite pigment, and argan oil, this lightener ensures maximum protection, neutralisation and ultimate clarity. Designed to lift up to 9+ levels of lift, while controlling warmth and removing impurities, magi:light+ Silver delivers results that don’t just feel luxurious, but feel it too!

Get The Trending Looks with Magi:form

Can you imagine offering your clients a wash-and-go lifestyle? Effortless beach waves all year round? And the luxury of low-maintenance, lived-texture, every day without heat? Luckily, this is all achievable with Quif’s latest take on permanent waving. Meet Magi:form, an innovative permanent waving system changing the narrative on perms. Magi:form is designed to help you create trending, low-maintenance hair textures that your clients are asking for in 2025. Achieve trendy hairstyles from soft, undone waves to a more defined curl whilst delivering long-lasting shape your clients will love you for!

Alan Howard Rewards

Discover the Alan Howard Rewards program, designed to empower your professional journey. Earn rewards on premier brands, including Alfa Italia, Shed, Quif, Joico, Matrix, Nanokeratin, and Sexy Hair. Redeem points for education, marketing materials, branded salon items, salon tools, backbar products, Scorpion Furniture, and more.

Recycle MY Salon

Recycling waste materials reduces the need for extracting, refining and processing raw materials, all of which create substantial air and water pollution.

Isoclean

Isoclean is a trusted brand that specializes in providing premium cleaning solutions for professional beauty tools, especially for the beauty and hair care industry.

How To Achieve Hazelnut Praline Brunette

Get to know Hazelnut Praline Brunette, a luxury, low-maintenance shade that’s about to become the go-to brunette colour your clients didn’t know they needed. Think rich mocha depth with soft, glossy, caramel ribbons that flatter every skin tone and hair type. This isn’t just a basic brunette; it’s dimensional, versatile, and wearable, making it the perfect choice for clients wanting a low-maintenance look that adds warmth without the brass. What more could you want this summer?

Crazy Color

Born in 1977 during the height of the punk rock movement, Crazy Color has been making bold statements ever since.

Re-introducing Blast Creative Colour

Attention, hair professionals! The time has come to unleash your creativity like never before with the re-launch of the Blast Semi-Permanent Conditioning Colour by Quif, created for the boldest of styles. Now offering a total of 30 stunning shades, including 14 brand-new hues that range from extreme, pastels, to bright shades. Blast by Quif is here— and it's better than ever…

milk_shake

milk_shake salon professional hair products to enhance and maintain the natural beauty of hair

Fudge Professional

With a commitment to delivering high-performance products, Fudge Professional empowers stylists and individuals to experiment with unique styles while maintaining healthy, vibrant hair.

The Trending Golden Hour Glow with Wella

Step Into the Golden Hour with Wella Color Gradience. Immerse yourself in this season’s hottest trend: Golden Hour Glow. Inspired by the beautiful gradients of tones of a stunning sunset, this technique blends a feeling of wellness with chic, on-trend colour results.