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Dundee salon group wins GHD award

McIntyres salon group, Dundee was awarded the top prize in Scotland from Hairdressing manufacturer GHD for outstanding results and creativity of its Xmas campaign, as well as the Kudos of its retail excellence GHD awarded McIntyres the £1000 prize to go towards a salon team day out. McIntyres have been retailing GHD’s since the market leading straightening irons revolutionised the hairdressing industry many years ago. McIntyres are looking to take both Perth Road and Union Street salons on a special day out.

Dundee V&A art & design museum announced

A new £47m art & design centre has been announced for Dundee,Scotland and is probably the best regeneration news that could spark an amazing new chapter in the history of the cultural and creative ambitions of Scotland’s most innovative City.
The “Dundee V&A” (Victoria & Albert) will be built as part of the on going city’s ambitious £280m waterfront redevelopment. Dundee City Council have also launched a worldwide architectural competition to design the new centre which will be built out onto the River Tay close to the City’s most famous landmark Discovery Point

hairdressing training dundee

McIntyres Salons are based in Dundee, in the heart of Tayside,Scotland and offer accredited City & Guild hairdressing salon training within the award winning Union Street Academy. McIntyres offer hairdressing training to basic NVQ standards to higher level bespoke tailored one day courses aimed at all new or existing hairdressers including trainee stylists,colourists,senior stylists and salons at all levels across Scotland.

ghd buy 2 get one free

ghd has just announced a new offer ‘buy any 2 thermodynamic products and get one FREE’

This offer is the latest from GHD the market leading ceramic straightener which revolutionised how hair is styled saving hours of time by their uber cool styling irons

The new limited edition ‘GHD Precious’ is also on offer exclusively to McIntyres where we are including a new Professional Babyliss hairdryer valued at £39.95 when you purchase any of the GHd styler range

Salon extention wins design award by Dundee Institute of Architects

McIntyres salon Union Street has won ‘Best Interior’ commendation award by the Institute of Architects Design Awards 2009: McIntyres Phase II,

The judges complimented the bold yet seamless design and made particular mention of the range of services over sensitive areas that McIntyres offer. They paid particular note to the semi-private facilities available for clients of a particular faith requirement or customers who prefer discretion through a long term illness such as cancer.

Sheer indulgence evening raises over £6000 for Teenage Cancer Trust Dundee

The ‘Sheer Indulgence’ Evening at the Apex Hotel Dundee was a complete success
with 300 in attendance over £6000 was raised for The Teenage Cancer Trust in Scotland

With a sell out attendance this event has gained in popularity from last year with many opportunities provided by the generous local retailers giving their best to entertain a willing and spirited audience

GHD launches ‘Twisted Fairytales’

ghd the Market leading hair straightener munufacturing brand announce their latest advertising campaign ‘Twisted Fairytales’ which is to see the first advertisement go live on ITV scheduled between the X Factor on Saturday night 14th November

The ghd hair ad is based around ‘Twisted Fairytales’ and includes characters such as Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood and Cinderella. It has the strapline “You can do anything with your hair”

Hairdressing jobs dundee

McIntyres hair salons are the largest hairdressing employer in Dundee with over 40 staff between the Union Street and Perth Road Salons.We are constantly recruiting, looking for new people to expand our brand and who share a passion for hairdressing; who are genuinely interested in helping people look and feel great. Hairdressing constantly rates in the top 5 ‘people happiest at their work’ and many stylists have a very rewarding career.

McIntyres 2009 Exclusive Xmas promotions

McIntyres has the ultimate range of exclusive hairdressing Xmas gift ideas, from the latest GHD limited edition hair Stylers/straighteners with Free Babyliss Hairdryer to 50% discounted gift sets. Value is the focus this year and we have worked hard to bring you all the best promotions

Free Babyliss PRO MegaTurbo professional Hairdryer RRP £39.95 when you buy any set of GHD Hair Stytler/Straightener Mini Styler £109, Mk 4 Salon Styler £119, Pink £135, Precious £155
All have new safety automatic shut off mode and rounded barrels make styling easier

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