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

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.