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Christmas 2017: The Season for Metals

Christmas 2017: The Season for Metals
As we get closer to the end of 2017 - there is a very clear trend spanning from now into next year - Metallics.. Brands like L'Oréal and Affinage are releasing their own Metallic Shades in their permanent hair colour ranges. And we're also seeing Metallic-coloured Electricals and Scissors from Diva Pro and Rand Rocket. And our sources tell us there is more to come in 2018. This explosion of Metallic Madness ties in well with the release of our November to December Offer Brochure which features all things Festive. Sparkle this December and add all of these brand new products along with Christmas Salon Essentials to your WINTER WISHLIST. 

1. Diva Pro: The Precious Metals Range

Featuring the Pro Touch Rose Gold Straightener, Straight & Smooth Rose Gold/Black Speed Brush and Pro Rose Gold/Black Auto Curler the Precious Metals Range are trendy Rose Gold and Black in colour but with some lovely little features never seen before. Essentially, cutting edge technology on the inside and a beautiful look-and-feel on the outside. Let's have a look at each new styling tool individually..

a. Pro Touch Rose Gold Straightener

• This digital variable heat styler is controlled by simply selecting your own personal preferred settings with a simple swipe on the touch sensor control panel. • Also uses Built-in Memory of your last setting so there's no need to program it each time you turn it on. • With Macadamia, Argan Oil & Keratin infused ceramic plates, you can be assured a sleek & professional finish with every use.

List Price: £99.99

Offer Price £59.99

b. Straight & Smooth Rose Gold and Black Speed Brush

• With variable heat settings from 80'C to 210'C and Macadamia, Argan Oil & Keratin infused bristles, it is gentle and kind to hair. • The Diva Straight & Smooth Speed Brush Pro gives the results of a straightener with the ease of brushing your hair with lower heat settings than a regular straightener.

List Price: £49.99

Offer Price £39.99

c. Rose Gold and Black Auto Curler

Variable Heat & LCD Display 80'C – 210'C. • Due to its striking appearance, this never-before-seen- styling tool has already stirred a lot of interest on Social Media. • Select a section of hair and place the Auto Curler at the root, press the button and hair is easily and safely wound into the curling chamber. • Take comfort knowing that this tool is described as a completely tangle-free system.

List Price: £89.99

Offer Price £69.99

2. Metallic Hair by Affinage

Metallics are also trending in hair fashion colour in a big way and looks to dominate for the rest of this year as well as 2018. Affinage's Metallics range is a stunning range of 8 colours inspired by precious metal with a high shine finish. 

a. Affinage Infiniti Metallics 100ml Tubes

Stunning new Metallic shades but with the permanent, Affinage Infiniti formula • Available in 8 x Metallic Shades 100ml: Bronzed Amber, Copper Rose, Light Blue, Light Violet, Mahogany Violet, Grey Rose, Pearland Pearl Rose • Formulated to be applied to pre-lightened, clean blonde hair.

List Price: £6.25 each

BUY 6 GET 1 FREE

b. Affinage Infiniti Metallics 2% Activator

Stunning new Metallic shades but with the permanent, Affinage Infiniti formula • This specially formulated Activator is available in 250ml or 1L sizes • No lift action, colour deposit only. • Formulated to be applied to pre-lightened, clean blonde hair. 250ml: £2.49 or 1L: £6.99

c. Affinage Infiniti Metallics Intro Kit

Contains 7 x Metallic Shades 100ml • PLUS get the following FREE worth £23.73! • 1 x Metallic Shade 100ml. • 2 x Metallics Activator 250ml. • 1 x Shade Fan. • 5 x Brochures. • Formulated to be applied to pre-lightened, clean blonde hair. ONLY £42.99

3. Metallic Gift Ideas

Metallics also make brilliant stocking fillers. The glittering sparkle of precious metals fits the theme of Christmas perfectly.

a. Quirepale Metallic Appointment Books

NEW YEAR NEW APPOINTMENT BOOK • A perfect gift for all those organised hairdressers ONLY £7.99

b. Skin Republic YOUTHFOIL Foil Sheet Mask 25ml

NEW from Skin Republic • Foil technology allows 10x faster absorption for age-defying skin. 2 part face mask for close fit to contours. Double dose of hyaluronic acid* ONLY £4.50

c. ORLY Shimmer Shine Tower Gift Set

NEW from ORLY • A lovely little gift for any nail artists this Christmas • A lovely little gift for any nail artists this Christmas • Contains 3 full sized lacquers in Rage (a metallic rose gold), Luxe (a metallic gold) & Shine (a metallic silver). • Create festive nail art with these three precious metallic shades that completely match as a glimmering trio

List Price: £16.50

OFFER PRICE £9.95

4. Christmas Season Party Essentials

In salons, Christmas is all about Christmas Party hair, glitz and glamour so here are a few of your seasonal essentials to help you deliver the best service to your clients.

a. The Edge Nail Mirror Powders

• 1g Tub of Chrome Mirror Powder also comes with 2 Applicators • Available in Chrome, Pearl Gold, Marine, Metallic, Silver Glitter & Holographic powders • Find out more about when we tested them on our blog. ONLY £5.95 each

b. Glitter Spray Hairspray 125ml

• Available in Gold, Silver and Multi-Coloured • Perfect to add that Christmassy glitz and glamour to your hair for all end of year parties. Only £2.49 each

c. Hive Of Beauty Black Individual Flare Lashes (3 for 2 pack)

• Available in small & medium • High quality, professional lashes with easy application • SAVE £2.95 WHEN COMPARED TO BUYING INDIVIDUAL PACKS!

List Price: £8.85

Offer Price £5.90

d. Indola Innova Strong & Flexible Hairsprays

• Available in finish • Features stunning new Innova Packaging • Perfect for keeping your hair-dos in place all night long.

List Price: £8.25

Offer Price £5.45 each

e. Hair Tools Pins & Grips Session Kit

• Refillable box containing: 100 x 2” Waved Grips Brown, 100 x 2” Waved Grips Black, 100 x 2” Waved Grips Blonde, 100 x 2½” Waved Pins Brown, 80 x 2½” Plain Pins Brown • Create stunning party styles for all your clients and keep them in place with this kit. Only £8.99 each

f. Apraise Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting Starter Kit

• Professional Starter Kit for anyone trying to tint their Eyelashes & Eyebrows • Kit Contains Black Eyelash & Eyebrow Tint 20ml Dark Brown Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint 20ml Blue Black Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint 20ml Tint Developer 50ml Protective Eye Sheets (96) Tinting Brush Dappen Dish • Ensure your clients have flawless eyes and facial features this Christmas Only £13.90

5. Beautiful Metallic Scissors by Rand Rocket

We may have left these until last but we are completely serious when we say that these are one of the most beautiful set of scissors we've ever seen. Surprise a special hairdresser or barber in your life or just treat yourself this Christmas!

a. JaguART Cool Romance Scissors 5.5"

• Stunning new design from Jaguar's Rand Rocket • A modern take on the Baroque era. Delicate lace meets powdery, cool metallic ice blue, a contrast that yields attractively cool and yet romantic elegance.

List Price: £85.00

OFFER £79.99

b. JaguART Gold Leaf Scissors 5.5"

• It stands in contrast to the high-end, playful-seeming, which is intricately decorated with delicate leaves in yellow old.

List Price: £85.00

OFFER £79.99

6. More Metallic Hair: L'Oréal - The Metals

We told you Metal Hair was going to be the next big trend. Those of you that follow the fashion hair industry will already know this but with Affinage and now L'Oréal releasing their own range of metallic hair colour there will almost certainly be more to come in the new year. Stunning new Metallic shades in the Majirel range Available in 11 Silver Star/Deep Ash, 12 Crystal Ash/Ash Iridescent, 13 Ash Gold/Ash Golden, 21 Pink Ash/Iridescent Ash and 22 High Lilac/Deep Iridescent Best used with L'Oréal Oxydant Creme 1L in 20vol See the official L'Oréal Professionnel website for more information on what looks you can achieve with this range Enriched with Incell™ and Ionène ,G™ the formula helps strengthen and re-inforce the hair fibre.