Category Archives: Tips & Advice

What Nail Products Should Your Salon Keep in Stock?

Yoshi Geteway Neon nails 2

A busy nail desk usually runs out of the quiet essentials first. Not the glitter shade. Not the colour nobody has picked since Christmas. It is usually the base coat, top coat, nail cleanser, file, buffer, wipe, remover, or lamp-related tool that everyone assumed was still in stock. That is why salons should not buy […]

How to Use L’Oréal Majirel Hair Colour: Mixing Ratio, Developer and Processing Time

L'Oreal Majirel Mix Hair Colour

How to Use L’Oréal Majirel Hair Colour: Mixing Ratio, Developer and Processing Time L’Oréal Majirel is a permanent professional hair colour, which means the final result is determined by more than the shade number on the tube. The quantity of developer, its strength, the natural starting level and the condition of the hair all affect […]

Salon Furniture Buying Guide for Busy Irish Salons

Beauty Furniture

A styling chair is not just there to look good in a photo. It is adjusted, cleaned, moved around, leaned on, and used through cuts, colours, blow-dries, treatments, and long appointments. A wash unit has to support client comfort while giving the stylist enough room to work. A beauty bed has to suit real treatments, […]

Olaplex vs K18: Which Is Better for Damaged Hair?

Olaplex vs K18: Which Is Better for Damaged Hair?

If your hair feels stretchy when wet, rough through the mid-lengths, or snaps far too easily when you brush it, you are not just dealing with a little dryness — you are dealing with damage. So, K18 or Olaplex, which is better? The honest salon answer is this: they are not identical products, and they […]

10 Professional Hair Products Every Salon Should Have

10 Professional Hair Products Every Salon Should Have (1)

If you spend enough time in a busy salon, you quickly realise that the products you use matter just as much as the technique. Most stylists have learned this the hard way at some point — a colour that doesn’t develop properly or doesn’t cover grey hair, a bleach that lifts unevenly, or hair that […]

The Growth of Blonde & Balayage Services in Ireland : Trends, Profits & Professional Product Insights

The Growth of Blonde & Balayage Services in Ireland

Blonde and balayage services have become year-round favourites in Irish salons. From creamy beige blondes and soft champagne tones to icy platinum, root melts and lived-in balayage, clients are asking for colour that feels polished, modern and easy to maintain. For salon owners, this is more than a trend. Blonde and balayage services can be […]

Be Ready to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: Hair, Makeup, Nails & Even Beard Colouring

Be ready for St Patricks day

Be Ready to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: Hair, Makeup, Nails & Even Beard Colouring St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect excuse to go all out with festive style. Whether you’re heading to a parade, meeting friends at your local pub, or just enjoying the Irish spirit, adding a splash […]

The Ultimate Guide to Date Night Prep

Valentines Day Essentials

February is officially here, and at The Hair and Beauty Company, we are helping you and your clients get ready for the most romantic time of the year. From flawless manicures to sharp barbering finishes, here is everything you need to know for the month ahead. 1. Her Date Night Essentials 🕊️🕯️ Date night isn’t […]