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ghd has launched a limited edition White Eclipse model and reduced the price by £50. The powerhouse hair brand ghd has also reduced the price (although indications are not permanent) to £145 of both Black and White ghd Eclipse models. Our very own Kay McIntyre and 3 Times Scottish Hairdresser of the Year says ‘The Eclipse model is considered the Rolls Royce of hair stylers featuring an array of revolutionary technology that only needs to glide through the hair once to give a smoothing result unobtainable from any other styler on the market ‘

The UK Nioxin conference was held on Monday at the London Wella Studio were attendees were given a unique insight into what drives the success of this amazing brand – Education. Nioxin works for every hair type and claims to create thicker fuller hair, its heritage is best known as a solution to hair thinning, however.

ghd have revealed their limited edition collection for Christmas 2013, the winter ‘Wonderland’ themed take on their V model styler straighteners and air hairdryer.

Featuring a finish of cool blue, lilac and teal shades, which changes colour in different lights and from different angles, its iridescent sheen sets the scene for the ‘Wonderland’ titled theme of the collection which includes their model V styler and air hairdryer as well as the chance to buy both in the deluxe Wonderland set.

Nioxin is the best system to use to encourage the 840,000 sufferers in the UK who have the condition trichotillomania (TTM) by helping them to stop pulling their hair out. A recent story below on BBC News explains the condition and a particularly honest case study. Kay McIntyre, Nioxin UK Ambassador and 3 times ‘Scottish Hairdresser of the Year’ explains stress is a big concern and the number one reason for thinning hair by male and female, Nioxin is the only professional haircare product recommended by the intsitute of Trichologists of its type and by other leading experts.

McIntyres Salons invites you to an afternoon of Sheer indulgence at the Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee on the 17th November 2013, featuring live music, wine tasting, beauty treatments, fashion, jewellery and so much more, ensuring you are treated to the ultimate ladies event. This event is organised by 4 businesses in Dundee, Yu Spa, McIntyres , Lorraine Law Jewellery and Aitkens Wine. This year we hope to help bring ‘A Sistema Big Noise Orchestra’ to Dundee. Sheer Events has raised over £15,000 so far for local charities.

The Alternative Hair Show has revealed the finalists for their International Visionary award 2013.

The ENIGMA show, taking place in London at the Royal Albert Hall on 13th October, invites “participating teams to explore the mysteries and paradoxes of hairdressing creativity, questioning their artistry as they create perplexing and puzzling conundrums of hairdressing creativity.”

McIntyes Salons’ own Kay McIntyre is interviewed in the new issue of Creative Head magazine about her role as Nioxin UK education ambassador.

Talking about her use of the hair care range specifically designed for thinning hair, Kay reveals what she loves about the brand, how it’s boosted business, attracted new customers, and the Nioxin cutting and styling course she runs.

ghd are offering salon clients the chance to win a real pink diamond, worth £3600, in a new campaign to raise awareness of their charity fundraising Pink Diamond stylers and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

McIntyres Salons’ own Michael Howie has his work featured, as part of the Sebastian Professional Cult Team, across the three David Bowie inspired covers of this month’s Hairdressers Journal.

Out tomorrow, 6th September, the three alternate covers feature looks inspired by iconic rock star David Bowie as he enjoys another career high following the release of this year’s ‘The Next Day’ album, his first in ten years.