We are thrilled to introduce you to ghd’s professional HD motion-responsive styler, the ghd Chronos. It is suitable for all hair types and is two times more responsive for ultra-fast personalised styling that transforms your client’s hair in just one stroke. Experience a revolutionary transformation at your fingertips with ghd’s HD motion-responsive technology. Keep on reading to find out more Everything you need to know about the ghd Chronos styler The ghd Chronos continuously adapts to your styling movements to deliver unrivalled heat monitoring accuracy, maintaining the ideal styling temp ..read more

Whether you’re thinking of giving your salon a fresh coat of paint or want to invest in some new furniture for a whole new look, the beginning of a new year is always a good time to breathe new life into the interior of your salon.  Here are five simple steps to give your salon a makeover for spring, whatever your budget. 1. A paint job is always a good idea… It may be that you are very accustomed to painting your clients’ nails or painting colour on their hair but have neglected the salon walls for a little while. We recommend giving your hair or beauty salon a paint job e ..read more

For clients looking to use gels while their natural nails grow, choose Glossify Naturabuild. Naturabuild is a range of strong base gels that can be used to increase the natural nails’ ability to grow. The popular gel formula comes in 26 neutral shades, + 3 shades of Glossify Naturabuild Hema Free Builder Gel. Here, we cover the shade range in the Glossify Naturabuild collection, FAQ’S about the range, and a Q&A with Glossify ambassadors, @beautybychloemayboyce, @bysarah____ and @nailsbydannimoore.    SHOP GLOSSIFY NATURABUILD NOW   What Are The Shades Available In Gloss ..read more

Today’s clients want to switch up their looks and express every shade of their personality without damaging their hair. The new mix-and-tone Schwarzkopf Chroma ID Express Bonding Color Masks are ideal for those clients looking for a low-commitment, nourishing colour. The Chroma ID semi-permanent bonding colour masks offer maximum colour intensity and an intensively caring formula. Why choose the Schwarzkopf Chroma ID Express Bonding Color Masks SHOP NOW Your clients can now dare to colour because Chroma ID Colour only lasts 15 washes! Express services 10-minute development time. Integr ..read more

It’s time to wave goodbye to appointment books and paperwork and say hello to salon software that actually helps make your salon business run more efficiently, saving you both time and money. Here, we’ll be sharing everything you need to know about the Vagaro salon software, which is built to help you attract new clientele, streamline scheduling, and facilitate hassle-free payments. If this sounds good to you Keep on reading to find out more about Vagaro… 15 Reasons You Should Invest In Vagaro   1. Make your salon visible to MORE potential clients With Vagaro, you can attract new clients ..read more

With wedding season right around the corner, clients getting married this Spring and Summer will be starting to gather their nail spiration and booking in with you for their wedding nails. If you’re looking for some stunning bridal nail ideas ranging from classic to creative, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best ideas inspired by Glossify’s bridal collection, ‘Barely There’. But first, let’s take a look at the collection… The Barely There Collection includes six reformulated sheer gel paints which work perfectly with every skin tone. Good to know about the Glossify ‘Barely There’ Collection ..read more

Welcome to our newest Salon Design of the Month feature, where we interview real salon owners and hear how they started their businesses. Here at Salons Direct, we love celebrating the nails, hair, beauty, and barbering industries and the talented individuals behind them. This series is all about shining a spotlight on the stories of salon owners and what they’ve done with their spaces. From village businesses to city hotspots, we’ll explore the diverse range of salons and the personalities behind them. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of real salon owners… This month, we caught up with ..read more

While kitchen foil and professional hair foil may appear similar at first glance, there is a clear distinction between their intended purposes. Professional hair foils are specifically designed for use in salons and by hairstylists for several reasons. Could kitchen foil be the reason behind the bad level of lift in your bleaching services? Here, we’ll take a look at why you should choose Procare hair foils over standard kitchen foils and the key differences between the two. Who are Procare? Procare is a British manufacturer of hair foil. Their Bristol-based warehouse, office, and manufacturin ..read more

Did you know that L’Oréal Professionnel discovered the origin of dull hair: progressive melanin loss? This led them to create Dia Color, the first 92% natural-origin demi-permanent hair colour to reverse the effects of melanin loss! Get ready to experience the revolutionary NEW Dia Color by L’Oréal Professionnel! This is a total game-changer in the world of hair colour. NEW L’Oreal Dia Color at a glance If you loved Dia Richesse, you will LOVE this new and improved formula from L’Oreal Professional.  The ALL NEW L’Oreal Dia Color is enriched with luxurious, natural-origin ingredient ..read more

Introducing Redken’s latest game-changer: the Acidic Color Gloss Activated Glass Gloss Treatment, here to give your clients that much sought-after amazing glassy shine and make their colour last longer than ever! As a professional hair colour brand, Redken has taken the tech know-how from stylists’ beloved Shades EQ Gloss to craft their first at-home salon-inspired glossing treatment. Keen to learn more? Let’s get into it…   Get ready for a professional-grade shine that lasts up to 3 days! How does the Redken Acidic Color Gloss Range work? The Acidic Color Gloss range is a game-changi ..read more