Yes running late and missed the beginning of the seminar and to step onto the space was like stepping into a realm of deep entranced meditation. The Mahogany Team on stage in soft lighting with the auditorium in complete darkness only to enhance the intensity of their focus on creation and exploration of their collection ‘Garconne’.

Reuben Roberts from Luxe in Chatswood Chase was last night named the winner of the 2010 Best New Salon Design award, as part of the Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Hairdressing Awards.

Mana Dave from Blaze in Auckland was named the 2010 New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year, as part of the Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Hairdressing Awards.

Paul masterfully swept us through a one-day business program in 1.5 hours overwhelming yet highly informative.
He started out the session with an instant engagement with his audience, what is the one word that is common and most important to us all? Many and answer was hurled back form the floor happiness, joy, balance, creativity, love……….

As Hair Colourists we use descriptive words and pictures every day – or do we?
Do you think as a colorist it matters? Can the use of Words build and enhance your color business?
Its time to add excitement to your clients hair! Say good bye to a ‘nice brown’ and hello to ‘Brazilian bohemian brunette glamor’.

The other day I was interviewing for a senior colorist position at our high fashion destination salon in Chapel Street, Melbourne. The lovely young stylist today is called Cindy. She tells me she wants to work in my salon so she can be ‘‘like creative and stuff’’

Most businesses would like to think that they deliver good service and so would automatically assume that their customers or clients are happy. Technically this is correct, but in reality this assumption is fraught with loopholes.

I’m becoming known as the “green hairdresser”- I’m a colourist and green is not a great colour for hair , but when it comes to business, green is the new black. I believe it’s important that hairdressers and salon owners realise that being green can save them money, and save the environment.

Only one month to go! And for most salons the busiest month of the year… and what a year it’s been!
For some businesses there has been continued growth building on strong foundations, sound business plans and good business practices. Others, unfortunately, in the last twelve months have not fared so well.