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Scottish Wella Trend Vision Award go to both McIntyres Salons Dundee

McIntyre hairdressing Dundee,Scotland celebrates double success at the Wella Ttrend Vision Awards 2010 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on Tuesday night 18th May . Styists Sammy Galloway (Union Street Salon) and Lynn Hunter (Perth Road Salon) had to present their interpretations of their chosen category ‘Midnight Stage’ and ‘Techno Poetry’ to a distinguished judging panel together with a catwalk presentation to a passionate crowd of hairdressers from around Scotland.

Dundee Stylist wins NHF Stylist of the Year 2010

Congratulations to Ally Deacon Style Director at McIntyres Dundee, Scotland on winning the National Hairdressing Federation’s Stylist of the Year 2010 prestigious hairdressing award. The competition receives entries from thousands of hair stylists from throughout the UK and consists of submitting a photographic image with hair cut and colour. Ally used local model Kirsty Miller pictured inset, Ally had to attend the award ceremony held in City Stadium in Cardiff. This is a significant achievement and the first time anyone from McIntyres has won this hairdressing award.

new GHD colour collection hair straighteners limited edition models red,purple,green and blue at McIntyres salons Dundee

Ghd have recently unveiled their latest limited edition colour collection hair stylers in Red,Blue,Purple and Green with a theme along with each colour Red Lust, Blue Serenity , Green Envy and Purple indulgence which is sure to be another outstanding addition to the brand phenomenon they have created. GHD quite simply revolutionised the hairdressing industry with their amazing brand of hair tools.

Dundee Hairdressing jobs and training opportunities

Its a fact that Hairdressing has been consistently voted in the top 5 jobs where people are ‘most happy’ at their work, this is no surprise when you consider the rewarding but challenging characteristics required prior to considering a career in hairdressing.Its not an easy role, you have to be hard working , consistent, always considering the client and making them feel special takes a certain type of person.

McIntyres stylist shortlists for National Hairdressing Award – Stylist of the Year 2010

McIntyres Stylist Ally Deacon Union Street Salon Dundee has shortlisted for a prestigious National Hairdressing Award. This photographic competition organised by the National Hairdressing Federation is open to all stylists and salons in the UK. Ally’s image of local model Kirsty Miller has reached the final six. Ally is to attend the award ceremony held this year at the City Stadium in Cardiff on May 12th. Its a significant achievement to reach this stage out of the thousands of entries from all over the UK.

Wella trend vision success for McIntyres Salons Dundee

Six of McIntyres staff from Perth Road and Union Street salons have won through to the finals of the Wella Trend Vision Awards ‘Scotland’s Young Talent’ regional final – Sammy Galloway,Michael Howie,Cheryl Stewart,Lyn Hunter, Ally Deacon and Gemma Docherty Each had to present an interpretation of Wella’s current Trend Vision categories – Midnight Stage, Natures Goddess, Nomad Couture, Techno Poetry. The Regional finals are based in Glasgow where the finalist have to present their looks live and if successful they go on to a high profile showcase event at The Roundhouse in London’s Camden.

Protect your hair this summer with McIntyres

McIntyres salons are pleased to announce that Wella have launched their new SP Summer Protection hair care products described as ‘Hair Alchemy’ and recommended for daily summer care

Like with Skin its vital that you protect your hair from the damaging UV rays, heat, salt water and chlorine. Wella’s new additions to its System Professional hair care range will help give your hair the protection needed throughout the hotter months. Its important you use sun protecting shampoo’s and conditioners during or after sun exposure.

– During Sun Exposure use SP Sun UV Spray

Permanent Blow Dry explained

What is Permanent Blow Dry?

Have you ever wished that your hair was more manageable? Softer? Smoother? Had more shine? McIntyres has the answer. Keratin Smoothing Therapy.

This revolutionary smoothing system infuses Keratin deep into the hair cuticle, eliminating up to ninety-five percent of frizz and curl and leaving the hair smooth, shiny and luxurious. Results typically last 3 to 5 months depending on hair type.

Dundee salons’ Permanent Blow dry’ beats the Frizz

McIntyres ‘Permanent Blow Dry’ is another breakthrough hairdressing product that eliminates frizz reducing daily styling to almost maintenance free

This in depth salon treatment lasts typically from 3-5 months . Applying Heat we fuse intense liquid protein ‘Keratin’ into the hair layer by layer leaving hair more manageable, softer, smoother and with enhanced shine
The Therapy encloses the hair shaft with a Keratin bond to promote healing and protects against environmental toxins, smoke, pollution and UV rays from entering the hair