New Zealand Social Network for Hairdressers (BETA)
WORRIED about the cuts? Time to head for a new career, hairdressingBritain's hairdressing and beauty business is booming as consumers look for cheap treats to lift their mood. Last year, Brits made 340million visits to the hairdresser and spent a total of 5.2billion, up from 4.2bn in 2002. Hairdressing is one industry almost everyone uses and add-on services like eyebrow shaping, facials and nail bars are upping salons' profits.
Lisa Quartermain reveals her hairdressing horrors and goes on a quest to find her perfect lookThe average woman changes her hairstyle 104 times over the course of her life, according to a new hairdressing UK study. Three-quarters of survey respondents also admitted they'd had second thoughts about at least one of their hair overhauls. We challenged Lisa Quartermain to reveal her hair dos and don'ts over the past 25 years and go on a quest to find the perfect hairstyle ...
I expect, utterly '' irrationally, that if I can get my hair to look better at the hairdressers, then the rest of the world will fall into step! A few months ago, I was waiting to have my hair cut at the hairdressers, John Frieda's Mayfair salon. The mirrors make it appear as if the salon goes on and on into infinity an endless row of women sitting with their beige or blue gowns fastened at the neck. HAIRDRESSERS in pyjamas brightened up the lives of foster children last month as part of a drive to bring some home comforts to kids in need. To launch the drive, Pulse Hairdressing staff donned their jim-jams at work. The hairdressers also promised free haircuts throughout May for customers in PJs, who donated pyjamas to the salon for The Pyjama Foundation. THE Brisbane School of Hairdressing is running an educational, three-day Winter Workshop for high school students to give them a genuine insight into hair styling. Held from July 5 to 7, the personal development program is suitable for participants aged 14 to 18 and will cover topics such as building confidence and self-esteem, job seeking and communication skills. Fringe dweller Hairdresser - Free hairdressing for homelessIT IS an act of thanks that returns just as much as hairdresser Wanda Klute gives. When she was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the top of her spine last year, she suddenly had to consider two possible outcomes -- dying or spending the rest of her life in a wheelchair. But after a successful operation to remove the tumour, she felt so blessed the hairdresser wanted to give something back. Celebrity hair and makeup artist Dale Dorning gives us his insider tips for staying fresh and fabulous when travelling BE PREPAREDWith restrictions on what you can take on flights, it's a good idea to decant your moisturiser and powders into travel-friendly containers. Separate your skincare and any liquids into clear zip-lock bags, just in case of leakage, and so you can find everything at a glance.
pro tip: Carrying a hand sanitiser is a must: it kills germs and dries instantly.
What sustains Lillian Frank, Hairdresser, Philanthropist"I love people - just everything about them. Their frailties, their niceness, their activities, their strengths, their capacity to be artistic or their capacity to achieve; all the different facets of their lives. I have always been fascinated by people, all my life. I'm a people watcher and a people lover.
 Hairdressing Life Support - What sustains Renya Xydis"I've got a six-year-old and a 10-year-old, and they're the strong things in my life. They continually motivate me in my hairdressing and work, because I think that kids need inspired and inspiring parents to keep them going. I always knew I was going into hairdressing. For me, it's about nurturing and being creative. The creative part is the easiest because it just comes effortlessly now.
 Todd Arndt to hairdresser in Sydney showA TOP Brisbane hairdresser is set to show off his creations for Australia's leading fashion designer Alex Perry. Todd Arndt, of salon Vogue Nationale, is thrilled to be playing a key role in the show at Sydney's Fashion Festival tomorrow.
|
