Marlene Lamont's approach to leadership is simple, focusing on understanding your team and investing in their growth.
For over 40 years, Marlene Lamont has been a driving force in Scottish hairdressing. As the owner of Urban Hair & Beauty in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, she has spent more than two decades building a salon that excels not only in creativity and technical skill, but also in fostering a team culture that inspires, motivates, and retains talent. Marlene Lamont's approach is to lead by example, understanding her team and investing in their professional growth.
A Focus on Team Culture
Marlene passionately believes that customer service...
This new Great Lengths collection, Urban Muse, captures the big city's energy and timeless style with beautiful extensions.
Urban Muse is the name of the new Great Lengths collection. It showcases women with charisma, style, and personality who write their own stories. Produced in Berlin, the motifs capture the energy of the metropolis. Pulsating and rich in contrasts, the inspiration is additionally underlined by the extensions from Great Lengths. The collection makes visible what makes Berlin so special: radiance that does not seem staged, but instead comes from deep within.
Capital Inspiration
Berlin is a city that breathes creativity, sets trends, and...
The new OVERLAPS collection by Stefano Bugada redefines contemporary beauty through chromatic layering and innovative shapes.
The new OVERLAPS collection from Stefano Bugada tells a story of contemporary beauty through chromatic overlaps and innovative forms. It is a journey that brings together research, art, and a creative vision. Contemporary beauty thrives on different elements, overlaps, and intertwining languages. It is from this vision that OVERLAPS was born. The new collection celebrates colour as a form of expression, energy, and identity. The title itself—overlaps—recalls the idea of layering: of techniques, emotions, and shades that interlace to tell truly unique stories.
A Fusion...
GL Tapes Natural Cut delivers instant volume and a flawless finish, making it a must-have for the party season.
As party season begins, clients are looking for hair that feels effortlessly elevated. They want glossy, full, and glamorous hair that is ready for every festive invite. Whether it is a bouncy blow-dry, an elegant updo, or a fuller bob with more movement, GL Tapes Natural Cut by Great Lengths delivers instant glamour with zero compromise. These ultra-discreet tape-in extensions are fast becoming a must-have for stylists who want to create volume, shape, and structure in half the time.
Why GL Tapes...
The new NHBF Self-Employment Checklists provide free guidance to professionals across the hair and beauty sector.
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched a series of free, easy-to-use NHBF Self-Employment Checklists. These are designed to support professionals and businesses throughout the hair and beauty sector. The NHBF recognises that self-employment offers freedom and flexibility, but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. These resources are intended as guidance tools rather than definitive lists. They help identify what's in place, what may need attention, and where to find extra support.
Guidance for All Business Models
To provide support, the...
Tribe Salons Paris triumph at MCB by Beauté Sélection, winning a top prize at the Emerging Talent competition.
The team at Tribe Salons in Clapham Common took Paris by storm last week, when they became winners at MCB by Beauté Sélection in Paris 2025. The event was held in collaboration with Estetica Network. Elle Foreman was invited to be a mentor in the Emerging Talent competition. The creative competition saw international mentees take part, and Elle mentored two stylists from Tribe salons. Harriet Bull and Kayleigh Byrne were the two stylists who captivated the audience and judges with their models...
