“We all love to create a collection to keep our profiles rolling or just simply to inspire ourselves. We are creatives, and our juices need to keep flowing for personal and professional growth. Of course, this costs money… and you don’t always have the budgets or the time to have a ‘play day’!

“I’ve found a great way around this is by booking one hot model – then, by creating a thoughtful plan, you can get a low-cost collection to flaunt to your peers and clients. It also gives you the perfect opportunity to try something new.

“It’s worth the time searching for the right model – she/he is the key to a successful shoot. We chose Maddie from Nevs because she had a fresh and versatile look and she was great fun, so we knew we would get great energy. We wanted a long, blonde-haired girl to go with a Californian look, and natural movement was also key. CLICK HERE to see the full article at creativeheadmag.com

Last week I was invited to Anthony John Salon in Lichfield for a Mum’s night off. The salon had invited me to spend the evening with their stylists to learn some tips of the trade, get some advice on my hair troubles and find out why the salon stands out above the rest when it comes to customer service.
The salon, set in the Heart of the Country Shopping Village, looked really stylish from the outside so I couldn’t wait to go in and meet the team. As soon as I walked in, my nerves disappeared as I was greeted by Faye and salon owner himself, Tony who were both very welcoming. CLICK HERE to read the full article at mrsshilts.co.uk

Young hairdressers from across London and Essex gathered in Bethnal Green recently for the finals of major hair competition, the Central Hair Show.
The event was organised by the Central Hairdressing Academy and Joshua Galvin Academy who train hairdressing and barbering apprentices from across London and Essex. New sponsors, Barkers Hairdressing Supplies, donated a huge array of scissors and heated tools for winners and runners-up.
Trainees from salons initially submitted pictures of their entries and a panel made up of renowned hairdressers, including Andrew Barton, selected entrants for the grand final at Bethnal Green Town Hall. CLICK HERE for the full article at www.goodsalonguide.com

Drawing inspiration from the volcanic beaches of Iceland, Nash White combine dark backdrops, choppy lines and wet stained skin to evoke the island’s inky sand and white sea froth. With weightless texture and muted washes of contrasting colour, the hair also hints at the ethereal Northern Lights reflecting off the water’s surface. CLICK HERE to see the collection at creativeheadmag.com

Hair: Lee Nash-Jones (styling) and Rob White (colour)
Make-Up: Sian Duke 
Photography: Chris Harris

There are good secrets and there are bad secrets. The best kind of secrets, though, are the kind that allow you to better yourself. Little “tricks” or “tips” of sorts that should be common knowledge, but aren’t. These are the kind of secrets that should be disseminated widely so they aren’t secrets anymore.

Today I’m dishing on hair secrets (naturally!) and I have some positively juicy tidbits that’ll make you say to yourself, “Ooh! I’ve never thought of doing that before!”

I’m not saying the below information will change your life or anything, but I can say with utmost certainty that you will walk away with more hair knowledge and know-how than you did before reading. And that’s a wonderful thing, hair lovers. CLICK HERE for the 50 Best Hair Care Secrets Revealed, at latest-hairstyles.com