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New GHD precious styler pack with heat mat and travel Hairdryer

GHd have launched the new limited edition GHD ‘Precious’ Styler that is as sublime and sleek and is the ultimate Xmas gift for that special someone.

The most desirable Limited Edition gift set from ghd so far
Contains everything you need to create show stopping styles
All packaged in a beautiful box, perfect to place straight under the tree

Join McIntyres indulgence evening supporting The Teenage Cancer Trust

Welcome to an evening of ‘Sheer Indulgence’

Join us on 12th November at The Apex Hotel,Dundee
in aid of The Teenage Cancer Trust

So what’s exactly is on offer

Music from Sellars Brothers Jazz Band
Bellini cocktails & wine tasting from Aitken Wines
Taster spa treatments by Yu Spa
Party hair from mcIntyres Hairdressing
Designer jewellery consultations by Lorraine Law
Deli tasters from Taste Fresh
Jewellery cleaning by Lorraine Law
Make-up demonstrations by SC make up
Lingerie by Cielo lingerie
Bespoke handbags by Rattbags

Hair Stylist Michael Howie delivers stunning look at Wella 2009 trend vision awards in London

Michael Howie colourist and stylist at McIntyres delivers his interpretation of ‘Virtual Life’ on stage at the Wella Trend Vision Awards showcasing a stunning look bang on trend at the prestigious Roundhouse venue in Camden, London

Jo Wylie, the reveered BBC Radio 1 DJ and TV presenter was MC and hosted the awards which included a live performance by Rockband ‘Feeder’ ,Jo Wylie then went on to DJ keeping the party swinging

McIntyres Young Stylist Reaches Wella Finals

With only days to go McIntyres Salons are proud to announce that Michael Howie, one of our most promising young stylists, is through to the finals of the prestigious Wella Trend Vision 2009 to be hosted on Monday night at Camden’s coolest venue The Roundhouse in London

Since 1998 Wella Trend Vision has been showcasing the UK’s best stylists by pitching them a choice of four varying themes to draw inspiration from. 2009 has been no different, with the contemporary yet complex themes of Utopia, De-Lush, Intersexion and Virtual Life.

Student discount at McIntyres Dundee hair salons

Its great to have students back in the city attending Dundee University,Abertay ,Duncan of Jordanstone and the various colleges, the student community bring a special vibrancy and if your new to our ‘City of many Discoveries’ then a particular special welcome, we do hope you enjoy your time in Dundee and have a fantastic term ahead

We also hope you have a chance to come along and try our recently refurbished new look salons and to entice you we have increased our student discounts this year

Hair stylists required at McIntyres salons

McIntyres Hairdressing group in Dundee are looking to attract additional stylists for their expanded and award winning Union Street salon. After extensive refurbishment and expansion the salon now has 26 styling positions and 7 backwash areas with dedicated colour bar. The increase in capacity has opened up opportunities for an additional hair stylist/senior stylist preferably with their own clientele and the necessary skills and experience to work in a creative,challenging but rewarding hairdressing environment

Wella Master Colour Award for Dundee Salon

Wella Master Colour Award was achieved by Kay McIntyre from McIntyres salons in Dundee.The Union Street salon has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and expanded to create a new dedicated hair colour academy. The intensive colour training course lasts several months, developed by Wella professionals its an innovative approach to understanding the dynamics from of how we view the whole colour spectrum. The individual and subjectivity of colour interpretation as well as mastering the most up to date methods.

professional salon shampoo, conditioner and treatments

Hairdressing salons provide a professional hair care retail range and expert product knowledge that simply cannot be found anywhere else.

Salon shampoo’s, conditioners and professional hair products are much more concentrated and can only be purchased from hair salons and can last more than 6 times longer than brands from chemists or supermarkets. Salon products are dedicated to the protection and nourishment of the hair and effectively reduce colour fade, can add volume and lock in shine so much better than any consumer brand.

McIntyres style Clash Magazine launch edition fashion shoot

Clash Magazine invited Dundee salon hairdressing group McIntyres to art direct and style the hair for its fashion shoot in London. Three times British Hair Award finalist and twice Scottish hairdresser of the year Kay McIntyre kept the hairstyles based on the music theme ‘Northern Soul’ loose and cool. Clash Magazine were voted ‘Magazine of the year’ at the PPA awards and its distributed worldwide.
Kay said ‘ The shoot was great fun and a welcome break from the hair and beauty looks we normally create, it’s a great magazine , popular with salon clients and stylists’

ghd confirms faith in salons by denying Boots rumour

GHD have denied any intention to supply high street retailer Boots with ghd’s, instead, confirming their allegiance to the professional hair salon network. GHD is the UK’s market leading hair straightener and now their styler is as popular as ever and faces huge demands as desperate attempts by high street retailers to obtain the highly acclaimed ghd styler product

A feature on the Marketing Magazine’s website which claimed the brand were looking to adopt a roll-out retail strategy and that they had declined to comment. Hair industry and trade publication Hairdressers Journal International spoke to ghd global brand director Guy Longworth who claimed ‘We have never sold to Boots and do not have any plans to do so’

GHD created a sensation with its ‘new religion for hair’ advertising campaign and has seen its product rise to become the ultimate hair styling tool. McIntyres salons opened their new hair training and colour academy and are the regions chosen ghd ambassadors and educators delivering ghd structured training courses