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DESIGNS OF DREAMS
“More salons are striving for that ‘special destination’
feeling in their interiors,” says Albert Ewan of Albert
Ewan Design. “We want to show clients that they are
special to us.” Create this magical feeling with furniture
company Cindarella’s new Mademoiselle range – it’s what
fairytales are made of.
INDUSTRIAL
AND NORDIC
These looks can be blended
easily with up-cycled items for
something contemporary. “Industrial
interiors use electrical conduits and
industrial lighting,” explains Aston &
Fincher’s Stephen Ewings.
“The newer Nordic interior is
more natural and down
to earth.”
Daniel Galvin
OLD-SCHOOL COOL
“Vintage is all the rage – this can be aged
hardwood floors, bare brick walls or simply
more retro elements in the furniture,” says
Sarah Dade, Salon Ambience UK manager.
Upholstered furniture, such as The Form Desk,
from Salon Ambience can be personalised
with Sky Colours, funky shades that add a
pop of colour.
TAKE ME HOME
“The inspiration for the new Daniel Galvin
salon in the Body Studio in Selfridges London
came from a New York apartment,” says
Takara Belmont’s Andre Dupratt. “They
designed a cosy environment using materials
such as brass and ceramics.” Make your salon
a home from home, with Takara Belmont’s
stylish Halo collection.
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The collection draws inspiration from forms found
in nature, particularly those that come from the sea,
evoking antiquity at the same time a trace of the
future, thus the name.The aim is to create pure and
sensual forms and surfaces that radiate emotional
appeal. Each object is designed with the language
of organic shapes enveloped in synthetic materials,
transformed from solid to liquid and back again. The
key is to achieve an enduring design, by creating the
object as a symbol to communicate a strong image,
that evokes a physical memory that goes beyond
fashion and trend.
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YOUR SALON
BLUEPRINT
A NEW SALON IS A BLANK CANVAS – GREAT IN THEORY BUT SOMETIMES
OVERWHELMING IN PRACTICE. THAT’S WHY WE’VE CALLED IN THE EXPERTS
You’ve got the keys and now you just want to open your salon
and get going... but patience is a virtue and a successful
start means lots and lots of planning. “Start by setting a
budget, then make a timeline and work backwards from the
provisional opening date to plan everything that needs to
be done,” advises Ian Rarity, equipment specialist at Salon
Services UK & Ireland. Ian recommends a soft opening first
to give you and your staff time to learn and train together
before a full launch a week or so later. “This also affords you
a bit of flexibility on opening if there are any unforeseen
hold-ups,” he adds.
“Of course it’s imperative to know how much you want
to spend and where you’d like the majority of your interior
design investment to go, whether that’s on salon furniture
or decoration,” says Danielle Jones, marketing director for
Salons Direct. “Think about where your salon is positioned
and the kind of clientele you are likely to attract.”
Maletti UK national account manager Elena Megiloli
advises leasing your salon furniture rather than purchasing
it, while Stephen Ewings, designer at Aston & Fincher,
suggests that you physically ‘walk the space’ of your salon.
“This should give you a sense of what your clients experience
at each stage of the salon visit,” he says. “Note down all of the
elements you are not happy with and need to be rectified.”
Understanding client experience is vital and is a key
part of L’Oréal Professionnel’s collaboration with Maletti,
Salon Emotion. This outlines the seven key moments of the
customer’s journey; salon window, reception, consultation,
back bar, client service, home care and checkout. Be sure to
consider all these elements when laying out your salon.
In terms of cost, Albert Ewan, founder of Albert Ewan
Design, suggests that shopfitting costs £700 to £1,000 per
square metre, but a small fit could be as little as £3,000 in
total, says Sarah Dade, UK manager for Salon Ambience.
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A warm reception
The reception is often the focal point for many
salons, so make sure your reception area is
“attractive and eye-catching”, advises Salon
Ambience’s Sarah. “An impactful reception desk
and a stylish waiting area invites passers-by into a
friendly, relaxing environment.”
However, Aston & Fincher’s Stephen has seen
the trend going the other way, with a reduction in
desk sizes. “More salons are using the reception
for multiple purposes, such as retail/consultation
zones or social spaces where coffee can be served.
The desk in this scenario needs to be smaller,
opening up the space and creating more of a buzz.”
Let there be light
“The best salons don’t rely on one source of light,” says
Maletti’s Elena. She suggests that daylight is best as it’s
“great for colour and it’s free”, but it’s also unreliable so
you need back-up sources. “Shadows are the bane of a
hairdresser’s life and if you have strong lighting from one
source, you will get shadows. This is why it’s best to have
a mix of natural, down and up lights.” Elena also suggests
considering illuminated styling units as these create a
“soft overall light”.
Low wattage bulbs may be expensive initially, “but in
the long run they will be environmentally friendly and
save you money”, she adds.
For the same reason, Albert Ewan suggests an LED
lighting scheme as, though they are generally more
expensive, they “use much less power so will make a
huge saving in the long term”.
Retail ready
When it comes to your retail section, the most
important thing is to make it accessible, advises
Maletti’s Elena. “Most salons make the mistake
of putting their retail products out of reach,” she
says. “If you consider shopping in a supermarket,
you walk around picking up products that
interest you, reading the labels and so on. Salon
retailing needs to offer the same interaction.”
Your retail area doesn’t need to be large, just
“bright and clean, with a good use of lighting
to highlight specific areas,” says Salons Direct’s
Danielle, who also suggests creating focal points
at eye level with shelving.
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At the backwash
“The backwash should be as near to the drains as
possible,” says Albert Ewan. But, if this doesn’t work,
then you may have to make an investment as “distances
can reduce water pressure and flow-away,” says Maletti’s
Elena. With regard to style, “create an area with softer
lights and music”, Elena suggests. “Most clients don’t
look their best when being shampooed so you can
create privacy using screens, frosted glass and plants.”
The styling stations
“Invest in quality styling chairs that are practical and comfortable as these
will be used by a high volume of traffic,” says Salons Direct’s Danielle.
Maletti’s Elena advises against swivel, gas-lift or fixed height chairs − opt
for hydraulic ones instead. “And get someone to sit in the chair so you can
think about how it is for you to work with,” she advises.
An interesting mirror can be a way of injecting some personality into
your salon “but avoid anything too ‘out there’ as quirky shapes and fashion
statements can date very quickly”, warns Albert Ewan.
But should a mirror be long or short? “With a full-length mirror you can
see the client’s overall look, which helps in the creative process,” says Elena.
“But some clients feel exposed in front of a large mirror. There are also
practical considerations. A full-length mirror won’t have a shelf, so you’ll
need a side table or trolley for tools and clients’ drink.”
Hit the f loor
MAKE SPACE!
“Ensure you have enough
space for product storage,
coats, gowns and hair bins,”
advises Aston & Fincher’s
Stephen Ewings.
“Wood is best, then good quality vinyl.
Ceramic tiles and concrete should be
avoided as they are hard on the feet and
reflect sound. They can also be slippery,”
advises Maletti’s Elena.
Salons Direct’s Danielle recommends
flooring that can be kept clean, such
as laminate. “In a hair salon, hair is
constantly falling so think about fuss-free
flooring that can be disinfected, swept
and vacuumed efficiently,” she advises.
DON’T FORGET THE SOCKETS!
“As a rule of thumb, each working
station needs two sockets,” advises
Maletti’s Elena. “Many styling units
now come with integral sockets.
These are particularly useful and
make life easier.”
Albert Ewan also suggests
including USB charging points in
the waiting and styling areas so
clients can charge their phones.
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Not
HOW ^TO
BUILD A
SALON
BARBERSHOP GROUP RUFFIANS HAS JUST UNVEILED ITS LATEST SHOP
IN LONDON’S SHOREDITCH. CO-FOUNDER ANDREW CANNON SHARES
THE BUILDING LESSONS HE’S LEARNED SINCE STARTING OUT
Don't blow it with your electrical contractor
When we launched in Edinburgh we had no experience of shop
fitters. For the most part they were excellent. However, they did
make an error in the electrics and overloaded the lighting circuit.
Two days before our launch we put in our Edison Globe filament
lights and pressed the switch with the excitement of a small
child turning on the Christmas tree lights… but all 10 bulbs blew
immediately in a power surge, and at £20 a bulb it was costly!
Air con and listed buildings do not go together
In Edinburgh our store is a listed building and therefore the
council would not let us put our air conditioning units on the
outside of the property. They said that they needed to be in our
stairwell that leads from our ground floor to basement, and to
be vented to the outside. Sadly, what we didn’t realise is that our
units are so powerful that when we have them on full heat in the
store it creates a freezer in the stairwell, and when it’s on full cold
in the store, it turns the stairwell into a sauna. In our first winter,
when the condenser units were left on overnight, we came in to
find that the pipes leading to the condenser had frozen and burst,
causing a river to flow down the stairs! This river had iced over
by the time we got in that morning and so the stairs were a death
trap – what a nightmare!
Don't wing it with the floor
In our Covent Garden store, we pulled out the horrible retail
floor tiles during our fit out to reveal the original 19th century
floorboards. We loved the look of them and decided to keep them,
so tidied them up. They look great but are not very practical – the
hair goes down all the cracks and we can’t clean it all out. This
wasn’t really a problem until the summer when all of a sudden
we had a moth infestation – hundreds of the little blighters
materialised overnight! We had to call in pest experts who told
us that they had been feeding on the keratin in the hair under the
floorboards and then, when the temperature warmed up, they all
hatched at once and out they came! We had to fumigate the whole
store to get rid of them.
Expect the unexpected
There’s always something you can’t account for, like the day a rat
ran into our Covent Garden store. We saw it bolt in through the
open door and scurry behind our floor-to-ceiling mirror. Much
poking and nudging with umbrellas later, we managed to catch
it in a cardboard box. We then made the error of opening the box
to have a look at it – only for it to make a huge jump for freedom
again, much to all of our terror!
Watch the video at creativeheadmag.com/rat
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...but it has a happy ending!
Ruffians Shoreditch
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Party of
5
Styling Lounge
Hensmans Bar
HensMANS
They don’t do things by half at
Northampton salon Hensmans.
It’s had a complete refit and redesign
to transform the look, feel and experience for
the Hensmans client and for its stylists.
Taking inspiration from a famous Georgian house in
the town – 78 The Derngate, which was remodelled
in 1916 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – the salon was
refitted with an Art Deco, boutique hotel in mind. But the
key element is the introduction of five distinct areas.
HensMANS, situated right behind reception, is a ‘man
cave’ with its own waiting room, backwash and styling
stations. Being upstairs by the entrance of the salon means
it’s much more accessible for the gents to walk in off the street
for their appointment.
Then you have the Hensmans Styling Lounge, with quiet
backwash areas for relaxing, and the Hensmans Bar, a central hub to
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THERE ARE FIVE DISTINCT
AREAS AT THE NEW
LOOK HENSMANS TO
DELIGHT CLIENTS AND
STYLISTS ALIKE
Beauty and Wellbeing
Colour Lounge
the upstairs area serving coffee,
beer, wine and Jack Daniels!
The Hensmans Colour Lounge
is a calming environment tucked away
downstairs, with an individual area dedicated to
in-depth colour consultations. The focus on lighting
and décor with a touch of luxe in the colour lounge
makes an ideal space for clients to relax while their
colour develops. It also features a light-up colour mixing
bar, a pick ‘n’ mix sweetie bar and a granite table with
comfy chairs to relax away from the mirrors or even catch
up with work.
The Hensmans Beauty and Wellbeing area offers the ultimate
pampering session, with everything from manicures to massages
and make-up. Then for the stylists – let’s call it the secret sixth zone!
– you have the Hensmans Academy; a City & Guilds accredited centre
where students complete all training within a salon environment.
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ST AR
THE WINNER OF THE
2016 MOST WANTED
BEST NEW SALON
AWARD, DANIEL
GRANGER REVEALS
HOW HE MADE HIS
OWN LUCK AND
CREATED A STUNNING
NEW SALON
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You’d need a good imagination to see an old casino in
Northampton as anything other than a run-down
gambling haunt, but imagination is something Daniel
Granger has no shortage of.
“The lease on my first salon was coming to an end,
so I had the perfect opportunity to invest in a property in the
hive of regeneration in Northampton town centre. I found this
old casino, and the original décor was awful – with neon lights
and old-fashioned carpets it looked like a ’70s porn film set!”
says Daniel. “But I knew it had potential. With two huge floors
and a whole extra space hidden under a hatch, I wondered if it
was more than I could handle, but the excitement completely
outweighed this feeling.”
“It was a bigger job then we ever thought it would be because
we had to create an empty shell before we could begin to create
the perfect environment. Ceilings came down, carpets came up
and every wall had to be rebuilt.”
Daniel often had to roll up his sleeves. “I had ideas in my head
about what I wanted and if I couldn’t find it I made it,” he says.
“This wasn’t exactly the cheapest or easiest option, but it meant
I got exactly what I wanted, in terms of the function and the look.
I combined design with practicality and learned a lot from the
things I missed or wish I had in my last salon – even down to the
towel and foil bins!”
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Each of Daniel’s clients were asked to sign a penny that was then attached onto
the new coffee bar, which is the only clue to the building’s past life as a casino.
“They were all adding their penny’s worth when I was going through the process of
building the salon, so I thought I might as well make that a feature!”
The results are reminiscent of a modern art gallery with high ceilings, reclaimed
wood and concrete walls. And it’s perfect for Daniel to showcase his own artwork.
“I wanted staff and clients to feel instantly inspired, and I also knew I wanted to
have an open space which I could use as a training academy or stage platform in
future,” he explains. “We now have moveable stations, a stage area, a seating area
for 70 people, and a prep room.”
Every single item of furniture works hard for its place in the salon. For example,
there’s the huge unit that screens off the backwash area from the rest of the
salon, creating a private area for relaxation – and it’s also full of products, meaning
that the salon has increased its retail 200 per cent with the new layout. Clients
recline at the backwash and look up at the ranges of products on offer while they
are pampered.
Then there are the three antique pianos reworked to create a bespoke colour
bar. “Each of the pianos has a story behind it – their old owners have come to visit
them, and I’ve lit them up so it’s like a little museum,” he says. “I also added wheels
to them so that they can also be pushed back when we are hosting events. And
my reception desk was made from my old dining table! I sawed it into shape then
stacked it up, and the metal shelf is for clients to put their bag on while they pay.”
But even though Daniel’s salon is very much designed with the client in mind,
that doesn’t mean that there’s no room for a touch of himself in the decor – in fact
it’s a useful way to stay motivated. “I got some artwork designed for one of the walls
that was personal to me, depicting my fears and dreams. It helps to always remind
me where I’ve been and where I’m going next.”

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THE
FIRST
TIME
THOMAS TEMPERLEY AND LOUISE CHRYSTAL OPENED
THEIR FIRST SALON, SAINT, ONLY A FEW MONTHS
AGO – THEY TALK US THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE
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When Louise Chrystal and Thomas Temperley
(pictured above) decided to join forces and open
their first salon – Saint – in Glasgow in October
last year, they had a very clear idea of how it
needed to reflect the concept behind the brand.
Thomas and Louise met as L’Oréal Professionnel ID Artists and
enjoy a busy schedule of session work, as well as salon clients.
Their plan was to offer like-minded creatives a base and a salon
team to be a part of, while still building session work.
“Saint is pro-individuality for both the client and stylist,
dedicated to providing a hub for collaboration and allow stylists
the opportunity to grow as artists, without the usual salon
constraints,” explains Louise. “Put simply, we want to work with
people who are constantly working on personal projects who
push themselves creatively.”
The duo felt that managing the project themselves was best,
as they had such particular ideas on how they wanted things
done. “We had a really tight timeframe of six weeks and a limited
budget, so there was no room for procrastination!” she says. “A
real headache for us was securing funding from the bank. We
signed the lease for the premises with no confirmed funding,
which was extremely stressful!”
“The initial idea for the design of the salon came from retail
interiors we liked,” says Thomas, pointing to giants like Starbucks
and All Saints, and smaller bars such as Edinburgh’s Boozy Cow.
“They have industrial fixtures and fittings but the space still feels
light and spacious, and we wanted to emulate that.”
The duo wanted to use materials such as wood, steel, ceramic
and upcycled furniture as much as possible. “We used mirrors
to balance out these weighty materials, opting for large sizes
and embedding one along the wood-clad wall to really open up
the space and reflect light,” says Thomas. “We used concealed
lighting along this mirror to fully illuminate the space and make
it functional for both hair stylists and make-up artists.”
The use of different materials in specific areas helps to subtly
zone the salon. Wood along the make-up/blow-dry bar, ceramic
tiles in the wet areas, and mirrors with conduit lighting at the
hair stations all create an individual feel.
Lighting was paramount. “We wanted to increase the light so
we opted for exposed conduit and wall lights and ceiling pendant
lights with industrial shades to give a loft apartment vibe,” says
Thomas. “At the backwash area we used vintage style bulbs for a
subdued light and as a design feature. I think we have managed to
create a space with a comfortable and contemporary feel.”
“Our advice to others launching a salon would be to research
and employ the best surveyor, accountant and lawyer that you
can afford to act on your behalf,” adds Louise. Wise words for
any first timer.
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Matthew
Curtis at The
Rosewood London
Sometimes, more is more. Just take a look at Matthew Curtis’s space in the
hotel, Rosewood London. With a standalone salon in Stratford-upon-Avon and
a salon and spa in Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire, Matthew was keen to find a
London home to also satisfy his clients in the capital. The salon takes inspiration
from The Orient Express and the decadence of high-class living but with a modern
twist. “We’ve actually designed the salon to resemble the interior of an old steam
train carriage, complete with brass luggage racks and leather upholstery,” says
Matthew. “We want clients to feel that when they step through the doors
of the salon they’re embarking on a journey away from everyday life to
somewhere much more opulent and luxurious. We also wanted the
salon to complement Rosewood London’s beautiful design, and to sit
comfortably in the luxurious environment of Sense spa.” Yes, it’s
decadent, but it’s also practical – the luggage racks provide
a clever storage solution that is necessary in such an
intimate space, and one of the vintage travel
trunks is used as a colour bar. We’re
totally on board…
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“This is a LOCAL SHOP
for LOCAL PEOPLE”
STUCK FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? TAKE A LOOK AROUND YOUR TOWN AND PEEK
INTO THE PAST OF YOUR BUILDING – WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND
Pieces of eight
Down in nautical Portsmouth you’ll
find The Barbership, a grooming cove
that’s “inspired by the sea and our city’s
seafaring history, with a pirate twist”.
Ooh arrgh! By meticulously aging the
decor, Tony Wood and his rum band of
barbers created a distinctive maritime
edge. There’s a washbasin built into a
barrel with a skull peeking out from below
the glass, shelves stacked high with sunbleached
rum bottles and all manner of
barbering and pirate related antiquities
and trinkets to bring this vision to life.
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Bank on it
Derbyshire-based Sally Montague’s six
salons all have different interiors influenced
by the history of the buildings and their
location. The team often uses reclaimed
materials from local businesses and clients
love to know the story behind each piece.
At the newly extended Duffield salon, they
installed deed boxes painted with noted
local names from a private bank that was
closing – the boxes have been built into the
stations and waiting tables and have become
a fantastic talking point.
Shorn the sheep
Phil Smith’s salon, Smith England, is attached to Salisbury Cathedral in a 15th
century building that was formerly a wool shop. How has the salon celebrated
this unique heritage? Say hello to the ram above the door. “It was vital that we
protected the integrity of the building and our surroundings, so we incorporated
the ram into the salon branding,” explains Phil.
It’s a gem
What is it about barbers, eh? They can
always get away with being that bit
cheekier. Take Barberology as an example.
Its shop in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
was once was a factory and founder Adam
Gore has kept the solid 8ft vault door.
However, in its previous incarnation
the shop was actually a brothel, which
is alluded to with a wink in some of the
signage. There’s a joke about doors, shops
and knocking in there somewhere…
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WORLD VIEW
THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL – HERE ARE SOME INSPIRATIONAL
IDEAS FROM GORGEOUS SALONS FROM ACROSS THE OCEANS
CHRISTOPHE ROBIN SALON & BOUTIQUE, PARIS, FRANCE
A Parisian favourite, Christophe Robin’s newest location is also a gem. One would not be
surprised if Venus herself stepped forth from that enormous shell. This is Monsieur Robin’s
first standalone salon and boutique, after occupying a trés exclusive suite at Le Meurice hotel.
Guests are given Technicolor silk robes to wear while enjoying the aroma of Maison Francis
Kurkdjian candles (Christophe will be launching his own soon, of course).
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COMME NANA, SEOUL,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Comme Nana is a haven of neutraltoned
tranquillity, studded with
some techno-luxe touches that give
a nod to the city’s status as a digital
design superpower. Case in point: the
salon’s waiting area. Bright outdoor
seating and wooden decking provide
a quirky alfresco feel – a place for
clients to enjoy a coffee or juice,
while a stunning digitalised “colour
wall” pulses with soft patterns of
light, inspiring clients with new
possibilities for their hair. Designed
by a trio of Korean talents, Jong Min
Kim, Sung Hoon Kim and Min Soo Lee
(they undertake one project per year
together), it’s no wonder this salon is
attracting all the right people…
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ROYALS HAIR,
HORNSBY, SYDNEY,
AUSTRALIA
This branch of the salon group
is a little bit different. It has
an urban feel thanks to its
use of concrete and there are
authentic lanterns and grills,
imported from the bazaars
of Marrakech. The jewel
in the crown is a stunning
mural created by local artist,
Jamie Preisz.

MONI, FERRARA, ITALY
This isn’t simply a place to get your
hair cut but a true ‘salon spa’. Recently
opened in the beautiful area of Ferrara
in Italy, it’s an incredible example of the
synergy that can exist between luxury
and practicality. Designed by Roberto
Blanzieri, this Italian feast features
the Salon Ambience Camille and Flute
styling chairs and Gravity shampoo
units in a fresh-as-snow calming white
interior that envelops guests as soon as
they enter.
CHAPS & CO, DUBAI, UAE
The salon name is, quite literally, a work of art – illuminated by individual
bulbs in an iron shelling for absolute stand out – and the expertly arranged
cut throat razors that line the walls illustrate how skilful the team is with
their blades. This place is modern luxury incarnate, with classic Takara
Belmont chairs to relax in while clients enjoy the sharpest of shaves.
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Beauty is within
With more hair salons offering additional beauty
services to boost revenue and keep clients
in the chair longer, some are really going to
town shouting about the beauty brands they’re
delivering. A brilliant example is the new look
Ken Picton Salon in Cardiff Bay, a 6,500ft supersalon
that is a truly holistic beauty destination.
Anyone going for a blow dry won’t be able to
miss the nails and beauty services on offer…
ORIGINAL
ILLUSTRATIONS
AN EYE-CATCHING FINAL TOUCH CAN REALLY SET OFF AN INTERIOR. HERE ARE A FEW WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE
Austen Thomson
Laura Leigh
Ken Picton
Everything is illuminated
Austen Thomson in Edinburgh has a bespoke lighting track
system both in and out of the salon, and can be adjusted to suit
the weather outside. The salon has large, Georgian windows,
so daylight plays an important part, but brightness in the
Scottish capital is changeable. The outside track features multicoloured
LEDs, which create a real impact in the evening on the
busy city centre crossroad.
Bad Apple
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Blue Tit
Dalston
And now for something
completely different…
Keith Rosenberg, of Bright White Room, brought the McCann
Styling Chair to the UK. Clients sit in an upright position, with
their head in line with the edge of the chair, so stylists can cut
fringes and cross graduation while standing directly in front.
Live True
The art of getting by
Bright, thought-provoking artworks give your
interiors a sense of individuality and your clients
something to talk about. Valery Platitsa called
in David Speed, founder of Grafitti Life, to give a
bold, brilliant look to Brixton’s Live True salon.
Banksy, eat your heart out!
Bad Apple
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NEED FOR SPEED
Salons are busier than ever with balayage, so get this
little gizmo onto the floor to make your life a bit easier.
ProCare’s Cling Free Balayage Film, with the Speedwrap
300 Dispenser, is perfect for all freehand techniques.
It can be folded, wrapped, used to separate or create
blocks, and won’t tangle, scrunch or cling while you
work. Just press the lid down to trim the film. Easy!
Want to know more? Call 0117 965 0616
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INTO THE BLUE
A hardy perennial in salons
across the land, be sure you
have a classic jar of Barbicide
from Renscene sitting on a
shelf to easily disinfect your
salon tools in between clients.
There’s a no rust guarantee,
and it won’t impair your
blades one iota.
Want to know more?
Call 0116 260 1144
hairproducts.co.uk
AS THE WORLD TURNS…
Shout out about your barbering prowess
with a barber’s pole, one of those
classic visual shorthands that can be
so beneficial for your business. British,
handmade and bespoke, Barbers Pole
have a veritable wealth of choices –
colours, revolving options – and lots of
other salon essentials to boot. Take a
look and think about lighting up your
salon a little bit more!
Want to know more? Call 0121 744 3224
barberspole.com
BACK TO BLACK
Do your white towels show up all your salon’s sins?
Then why not consider the dashing new Waffle Black
hair towel from Scrummi. Perfect for colouring, the
thick and absorbent eco-friendly towel is made from
natural fibres sourced from sustainably managed
forests. Super soft, bleach free and biodegradable, they
are easily recycled or composted after you’re finished!
Want to know more? Call 01732 617610
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