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Hair cut, style and colour mood boards
Hairdressers, have you ever had a client who came in asking for a drastic change but wasn't sure what cut, style or colour to go for? Odds are you probably have.
The secrets to success in the bridal styling industry
Capital customer Annette Bradford’s hairdressing career has spanned over 40 years and in 2011 she opened her first salon exclusively for brides. We ask her what it takes to make it in the bridal styling industry.
Want to boost your business?
Marketing and media expert Martyn Wady gives us his top tips to improve, revive and refresh your salon business.
Want to boost your business and revamp your salon?
Marketing and media expert Martyn Wady gives us his top tips to improve, revive and refresh your salon business!
Capital Hair & Beauty Turns 60
Happy Birthday to us! This year Capital Hair & Beauty celebrates 60 years as a trade only wholesaler to the hair and beauty industry. Every day we are moving forward, but we thought this was a great time to share a little bit of Capital Hair & Beauty history...
Put a Spring in your step with Gellux's floral inspired nail design
A transitional nail design to take you from Spring into Summer, this gorgeous floral design has been created using Salon System’s Gellux collection including; Mint Cooler, Purely White and Rhubarb Fool. Read on for a step by step...
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Hints of peach, apricot and delicate strawberry make this the must-have shade for Spring/Summer 2014. Read on for a step by step using Wella Illumina Color.
By hairdressers for hairdressers - Nick Irwin and the world of TIGI
TIGI Global Creative Director Nick Irwin has had a very busy 10 years. His role at TIGI encompasses image shoots, major shows and seminars, as well as a seat on the TIGI leaders hip board of directors. Here he gives us an insight into his world.
The nail trends to try this Spring
For spring, it’s all in the details when it comes to nail trends. It’s time to play with stripes, brights, full-on nail art and more…
Giannandrea for Macadamia styles Natalie Dormer
Editorial and celebrity hair stylist, Giannandrea (who’s clients include Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johansson) wowed the crowds at the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2014 with Natalie Dormer’s sophisticated punk hairstyle using Macadamia Natural Oil products.
What men want in 2014
The men's market is growing every day, and so is men's spending on looking and feeling good. Now is the time to focus on your male clients, so we've spoken to our top brands in-store to find out what’s next for men when it comes to styling and products
St Patrick's Day nail design from Gellux nail technician, Julie-Anne Larivière
Gellux nail technician Julie-Anne Larivière has been test driving the latest nail art techniques and has created this spectacular St Patrick's Day nail design, featuring a four leaf clover, to coincide with the festivities. Her step by step guide shows you how!
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Freelance Focus
Freelance Focus, is a one stop resource for anyone working as a freelancer or thinking of going freelance in the hair & beauty industry, which includes a FREE downloadable guide filled with advice, useful insights, experiences and tips (from experienced freelancers) to help you understand the steps needed to make the right choices for you.