Ask The Expert

When passion, real affection for traditional crafts and raw creativity are combined, the results can be explosive. Here at Salons Direct, we love introducing you to the experts who are trailblazing our industry. Whether you join us here for inspiration…

For anyone that reads the Salons Direct blog regularly, you’ll be aware that the hair and beauty industries are full of inspiring men and women. Not only are these people some of the most skilled in their craft, but they…

A former ‘Barber of the year‘ as well as ‘Afro barber of the year‘ Michael Damiano is a barbering force to be reckoned with. Michael is also apart of the Wahl Artistic Team and as our spotlight expert this month,…

In this edition of ‘Ask the expert‘ we catch up with Skyler Colour Director, Lloyd Court to learn more about his journey within the hair colour industry, as well as his career highlights and muses on the future of hair…

In this month’s edition of ‘Ask The Expert‘ we speak to Tom Connell, Artistic Director at Trevor Sorbie to discover how he has built a career in hairdressing and the moves he made to go on to lead an international…

Having made up some of the world’s most iconic faces including Diana, Princess of Wales, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Cate Blanchett, as well as working on fashion shoots for renowned international publications such as British Vogue, US Vogue, Vanity…

She scooped Scratch Magazine’s ‘Cover of the Year Award’ last year for her gothic-inspired nails, and now she’s managing her own nail line with The Edge Nails. In this month’s nail-themed spotlight, we caught up with Amy Ganney to find…

Richard Ward is an award-winning celebrity hairstylist and salon owner whose impressive client roster includes non-other than the Duchess Of Cambridge. In this month’s edition of ‘Ask The Expert,’ we catch up with Richard to learn more about his hairdressing…

Sometimes it takes the power of two to bring something fantastic to a hairdressing business. This dynamic duo leadership style is exactly how Sally and Jamie Brooks of the Brooks and Brooks salon, London have carved their reputation within the…

Here at Salons Direct, we love catching up with the most interesting experts from across the hair and beauty industries. We recently spent 5 minutes with Sarah McKenna, founder of Vixen and Blush – a London based salon that specialises in…