Ask The Expert

Following the ‘barbering boom’ in recent years, fresh new faces are appearing in the industry like never before! One up-and-coming name you may have heard of is Hayden Cassidy. With almost 5,000 YouTube subscribers, a huge Instagram following and her…

The world of bridal hair offers an array of possibilities for stylists – it can be big business, plus it is incredibly rewarding to see your clients smile on their special day! However, it can also feel like a lot…

If you work in the nail industry – or even if you don’t – you’ve probably heard about the iconic The GelBottle. But, how well do you know the woman behind it? The GelBottle was started by nail tech, Daisy…

There is no doubt that the barbering industry is booming lately. No longer just a case of ‘short-back-and-sides’, the creativity and progression of barbers has really taken off in the last few years. At the heart of this barbering revolution…

We all know that creative hair colouring is massive at the moment – and the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon. More and more clients are asking their stylists for highly personalised colours, with Instagram accounts…

Training is hugely important for everyone in the hair and beauty industry. Even after you have achieved your required qualifications, continuing to refine your skills and learn new techniques is the best way to push your career even further and…

How do you go about building an award-winning beauty brand from scratch? This month, we caught up with the fabulous founder of Tanya Whitebits, Shoned Owen, to find out just that! The Tanya Whitebits brand has made a name for…

We know how important it is to receive the best training when you work in the beauty industry. Not just for beginners, even those who have been practicing for years can learn new techniques and skills that can set you…

In this exciting edition of ‘Ask The Expert,’ we meet David and Alexis Thurston, creators of the innovative Pulp Riot brand which has recently launched here in the UK and can be bought directly from us here at Salons Direct!…

Here at Salons Direct, we are absolutely delighted to catch up with the internationally acclaimed makeup artist and beauty expert, Wendy Rowe. Wendy has over 20 years of experience in international make-up artistry and beauty brand development and is one…