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Alan Howard Blog

Expert Hair & Beauty Insights for Hairdressers & Beauty Therapists

The Alan Howard Blog is a trusted source of professional education and industry insight for hairdressers and beauty therapists. Designed exclusively for the trade, our blog delivers expert advice, advanced techniques, product knowledge and the latest hair and beauty trends to support salon professionals in developing their skills, growing their business and staying ahead in the industry.
07 May 2026

How To Create Butter Blonde with Fast Foiling Techniques

Butter Blonde had its moment in 2025, and this year, it’s not going anywhere. In fact, as we head into the summer months, it’s going to be one of the most requested shades in the salon. It ticks all the boxes of being bright, creamy, and super glossy, but without the overly-processed, icy finish. Instead, Butter Blonde sits perfectly as a soft and wearable blonde that embodies luxuriousness.
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30 April 2026

How Your Salon Can Become More Profitable in 2026

Becoming more profitable doesn’t always mean squeezing more hours into the day. Instead, it’s about working smarter and making small changes to your service menu. This will only create more opportunities with the clients you already have, as well as bring in some new ones, too! We go through how you can implement quicker colour services as well as upping your retail game to boost your salon's profits without burning yourself out.
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23 April 2026

Toning 101 with Quif Educator Sara Simpson

As every colourist knows, understanding why and when we tone is just as important as knowing how to tone. Toning has become one of the most important stages in achieving the tone clients are asking for, such as a hair trend they’ve seen on socials or a colour they want to recreate from their favourite celebrity. And if you're a colourist who’s felt unsure about when, why or how to tone, then you’re definitely not alone. Collaborating with Quif Educator and toning formulation expert, Sara Simpson, we’ll guide you through all the toning basics, as well as Sara’s toning kitbag must-haves.
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20 April 2026

The Festival Hair Trends of 2026

Coachella has kicked off festival season for 2026, and thanks to this heavily influenced fashion-led festival, we’ve already got a clear idea of what trends are about to take over. This year, we’ve definitely noticed a shift in the hair, being less over-styled and more of the effortless, thrown-together (yet still amazing) kind of hair. With lots of soft textures, natural movement, these are the styles that will actually last from the am to pm. If you’ve got clients booked in the diary for a festival, here is exactly what they’ll be asking for…
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At Alan Howard, we take a 360° approach to supporting professional hairdressers, beauty therapists and salon owners with everything their business needs. As the UK’s leading professional hair and beauty wholesaler, our focus is on nurturing talent across the industry through expert education, high-quality professional products and dedicated customer service.

The Alan Howard Blog has been created exclusively for hair and beauty professionals, delivering trusted industry insights, expert advice and the latest hair and beauty trends. From advanced hairdressing techniques and salon business tips to product knowledge and new launches, our blog is designed to help professionals grow their skills, stay ahead of trends and maximise their business potential.

With over 40 years of experience supplying the professional trade, Alan Howard is a trusted partner to salons and beauty businesses across the UK. With 25 professional trade stores, over 350 fully trained staff and deep industry expertise, we provide everything hairdressers and beauty therapists need to succeed in today’s competitive market.

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