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Not your average bride
No longer is there a 'one look suits all' approach to bridal hair and beauty. For some women, their big day is more about expressing their own inimitable individuality, from the shoes on their feet, to how they style their hair. We spoke to the woman behind this alternative bridal collection, Annette Bradford, owner of Elegance Bridal Coiffure.
Movember inspired Gellux nail art design from nail technician, Julie-Anne Larivière
Movember is upon us once again so Salon System Gellux Nail Technician, Julie-Anne Larivière has created this cute moustache nail design using Gellux gel polishes. Read on for her step by step to see how you can get your clients involved to help support the Movember charity that raises awareness for prostate cancer during the month of November.
How to create this stunning autumnal hair colour using NXT
When we saw a photo of this gorgeous hair colour online, and then heard that it was created using Capital’s very own NXT, we just had to find out how it was achieved!
Capital Hair & Beauty's 60 day iPad giveaway
2014 marks Capital Hair and Beauty's 60th year as a trade only wholesaler to the hair and beauty industry. As this is our 60th Christmas, we're celebrating by giving away an iPad every day for 60 days!
Autumn/Winter 2014 trend report - Nails
From half moon manicures to deep autumnal colours, we spoke to industry experts Bryony McMillan and Rachel Gribble to round up the key nail trends, products and techniques you need to know this Autumn/Winter.
Salon System educator, Rachel Gribble’s Halloween inspired freaky fingernails
Halloween is just around the corner so your clients may be looking for a spooky nail design to enhance their Halloween outfit. Salon System Educator, Rachel Gribble has created this spectacular Halloween web nail design using Salon System's Gellux gel polishes. Read on for her step by step...
Autumn/Winter 2014 trend report
Some of the country’s top colourists share with us the shades your clients will be asking for.
Hair step by step - A pleat with a twist for all occasions
Want to recreate this stunning bridal updo? Read on for a step by step from bridal hair stylist, Annette Bradford. Annette has won many awards in the bridal hair industry, however this is a great hair style for any special occasion.
A brief history of barbering - Blood, bandages and barber poles
Barbering is becoming increasingly popular. But have you ever wondered what barbershops were like years ago, or where the barber pole came from?
Get The Look! - Japanese Style by Ashley White
Recreate this his origami-like Japanese do by one of our fave hairstylists, Ashley White of Taylor Taylor.
Alive with colour - nail trends this Summer
Summer’s here, and it’s the perfect time to experiment with your clients’ nails! From ice cream shades to neon brights, there’s never been a better time to play. Find out what top nail brands OPI, GELLUX and NSI have in store for you.
Get the look! Naomi Watts' super sleek LOB (long bob)
Giannandrea worked his magic on Naomi Watts' hair for the 71st annual Golden Globes using Macadamia Natural Oil products.
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