New Products

 

Procare manufacture hair foils, meche and hair foil dispensing systems which have been specifically developed for professional use.

The full range of products can be seen at hairfoil.com which also features handy tools such as the hairfoil calculator (to see what you could save) and demonstration videos.

 

Procare Hair Foils

 

There are 2 ranges of hair foil Procare Premium and Everyday Basics.  Procare foils are specifically formulated to be softer and stronger yet easier to fold.

Everyday Basics offers a selected choice of lengths at 100mm wide (100m, 250m, 500m & 1000m) whilst Procare Premium Foils come in a wide variety of length, width and colour.  These include Superwide Foils (120mm wide) Premium Strips and 24*7 Refill Rolls.

 

Procare Meche

To help make the colouring process that bit easier Procare meche features a clearer front panel, allowing you to check on colour development really easily and also a special ‘non slip’ tape which means it’s even quicker to use and remove.

Available in boxes of 200 in Long and Short.

 

  

 Procare dispensing systems

Dispensing systems not only make it easier to prepare your foil, but they also protect and store it when not in use.  There are 4 options available from Procare depending on your requirement :

Cut & Fold

This is a hand held unit for 100m rolls of foil (both 100mm & 120mm).  Simple to load and operate the cut and fold is hugely popular both in salons and as a portable unit.

Pull the foil to length, press the lid and your foil is cut and presented with a neat fold ready for your comb.

 

Clog

A modern update on the traditional salon dispenser for 1000m rolls but manufactured in trendy clear perspex so it not only looks good but helps the foil to pull more smoothly.

Hair Hostess

This tall unit dispenses 3 rolls of 250m length foil and features a handy tint table, removable bin and wheels.  A fantastic choice for those who use different coloured foils to keep track of multi-toned colouring techniques (you can choose to have up to 3 different coloured foils loaded at any one time).

 

24*7

The Procare 24*7 is a top of the range fully automatic hair foil preparation system which both cuts and folds foil at the touch of a button.

Simply choose the length of foil, the size of fold and the amount of foils required and the machine takes care of the rest.

A great option for all salon environments, saves wastage, reduces preparation time and produces immaculately presented foils.  Available in a choice of 5 colours – Black, White, Pink, Blue & Green.

 

Affinage and Alan d have today announced their “A A Power Partnership” by forming a mutually beneficial business relationship.


Alan Hemmings, Group Managing Director of Alan d said “We have been aware of the quality and strength of the Affinage brand and have always thought that they held the same high values and commitment to the hairdressing industry as we do. For a long time we wanted to find a business partner that can provide us with a springboard to extend our commercial horizons and Affinage fits that perfectly”.
Eric Bailey, Affinage Managing Director further commented that “Alan d delivers some of the very best industry standards when it comes to hairdressing training. Their experience and profile was something we felt could be enormously beneficial to both our UK domestic and International customer base. Furthermore Edward Hemmings the Alan d Director of Education and Creative Director has now been appointed as the Affinage Creative Director”. Edward Hemmings says, “I am hugely excited by this opportunity and know that we will work so well together. The Affinage technical team is very committed and eager to learn and my challenge in becoming creatively involved with a manufacturing company is one I have long relished.”


“The needs of both businesses are fulfilled by each other” said Steve Thomas Affinage General Manager. “When we first discussed our individual business aims and goals we could not believe the synergies and complete fit. Our industry has so many talented people that often go unsung and it was no surprise that both our companies hold the same belief that we are the two best kept secrets in the hairdressing industry. I can think of no better business partner that I would wish to build a relationship with.”



For more information call 01794527111 or visit www.affinage.com.

 

 

Barbicide

Barbicide the number one in Salon and Beauty hygeine has received E. P. A. approval that Barbicide kills the HIV 1 (Aids virus) and the Hepatitis 'B' and Hepatitis 'C' virus. It is also a fungicide, virucide, germicide and bactericide.

It can be used to immerse salon/nail working tools safely, effectively and at minimul cost.

The product (in its diluted form) can also be used to wipe hard inanimate surfaces to thoroughly disinfect them.

To find out more information visit the Companies' web site on www.hairproducts.co.uk.

 

Balmain new Launch

Balmain Hair launches Elegance, a fashionable hair-up collection creating a stylish hair look in an instant.  Designed for clients with a feel for what’s in vogue, the  Elegance collection makes it easy to vary different hair-up styles, from an elegant curly pony tail to a stylishly braided knot.

The collection consists of lightweight hairpieces that are extremely comfortable to wear in a combination of several natural tone on tone colours.  The pieces are very easily attached to the head’s natural hair with no help needed with application. The collection looks totally natural with a silky feel.

 


More information from www.balmainhair.com

From HairTools

New patterns for the HAITO Professional Dryer Collection!

 

 

Following the enormous success, Hair Tools have now expanded their HAITO professional hairdryer range to include 3 new designs.

 

This new range, which was only launched in the summer 2009, now offers:

  • HAITO ‘Ladybird’ Dryer.

  • HAITO Black ‘Hand Design’ Dryer.

  • HAITO Purple ‘Hand Design’ Dryer.

As well as the existing Haito Wood Effect Dryer.

 

This exceptional collection features all the benefits of a top quality appliance at a very affordable price:

 

 

  • Powerful 2000watt AC Motor

  • Airflow: 61 m3hr

  • 3 heat and 2 speed settings

  • Supplied with matching nozzle for precision styling

  • Cool shot button

  • Rocker switches

  • 3 meter cable

  • Removable air filter for easy cleaning.

 

For more information on the range or any products available from Hair Tools Ltd, please contact Joanne Atkinson on 01924 466999 or info@hairtools.co.uk.


Wet-working and Dermatitis

Many hairdressers, particularly trainees, spend considerable periods of time with their hands wet.  This can cause damage to the outer protective layer of the skin which can then become dry, red and sore – a skin condition known as irritant contact dermatitis or eczema.  The skin may then become sensitive to products which are not normally considered hazardous and the condition may worsen.  If dermatitis is not identified and treated early, it can become a chronic condition and cause hairdressers to leave the profession. Additionally, a small number of hairdressers may be at risk of developing allergic contact dermatitis. This can develop if the body becomes allergic to a particular substance within a product.  Products will carry warnings indicating that they can cause an allergic reaction, where this is a recognized risk.  In such cases it is vital that protective gloves are worn.

 

 

Because of the risk of dermatitis, hairdressing employers will need to cover ‘wet-working’ within their COSHH assessment.  Possible ways of controlling exposure to wet-working (and so reduce the risk of dermatitis) include training staff on risks and how to reduce them, rotation of washing duties, a policy on glove use, provision of suitable, single-use gloves (e.g. vinyl or nitrile), provision of proper facilities for washing and drying hands, and provision of moisturizing creams.  An employer should also have a system in place for regular skin inspections. Figures from the UK HSE indicate that hairdressers have the highest risk of all occupations of developing dermatitis and, as a result, the HSE is working to reduce dermatitis in hairdressing. For further information go to

www.hse.gov.uk/skin/information.htm 

 

An “any gloves will do approach” is a recipe for dermatitis. The law requires that the gloves must be matched to the substance, the environment and the wearer. Gloves for use with chemicals will carry a CE mark, a chemical protection sign and the relevant European Standard number.

 

Campaign to combat dermatitis in the salon

  

During the past three years, the HBSA along with other industry bodies has been working with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to reduce the incidence of dermatitis amongst hairdressers.

As part of the dermatitis ‘Bad hand Day?’ campaign, the HBSA together with the HSE is currently recommending two particular glove types, based on recent trial studies.

The recommendation is for a single use powder free, nitrile or vinyl (i.e. non-latex) glove with an all-round smooth finish. In addition, gloves should ideally be around 300mm in overall length and of a size that fits the individual properly.

Used as part of a salon’s overall hand-care policy, we believe that this type of glove will dramatically reduce the incidence of dermatitis and help in improving the health and wellbeing of hairdressers. Hairdressing has the highest level of dermatitis of any UK industry; it is estimated that around half of all hairdressers will develop dermatitis and up to 70% will suffer from some form of skin damage at some stage in their career.

Noted below for your information, are details relating to the individual aspects of the recommendations.

 

Glove Recommendations

Why are single-use gloves recommended?

Single-use gloves tend to give better dexterity because they are made of finer material than re-usable gloves. The hairdresser also has to change single-use gloves between clients, giving an opportunity to 'air' the hands.

Why are smooth gloves recommended?

The glove surface needs to be smooth because any kind of texture will have the potential to pull or ‘snag’ the clients’ hair.

Why Non-Latex Gloves?

 

Non-latex - natural rubber latex contains proteins to which some individuals can develop an allergy, for example asthma. The allergic reaction that some people can experience as a result of exposure to NRL is potentially life threatening. There are particular legal requirements associated with the use of substances at work like latex that cause ill-health. The first requirement is to eliminate it from the work environment where it is possible and practical to do so. Because alternative glove materials are available, i.e. nitrile and vinyl, hairdressers should use these. However, if latex are to be used in the salon, the use must be justified through a risk assessment, and they must be low-protein and powder-free. The employer must also undertake a further assessment to establish the risks to staff and clients who will be exposed. Where there are staff who are regularly exposed to latex, health surveillance is also likely to be required.

 

Why should gloves be powder-free?

Some powders used in glove manufacture can irritate the skin. Powder can also help to accelerate the extraction of residue of chemicals present in gloves and these extracted chemicals may increase the risk of further skin irritation or allergy. This is more critical with Latex gloves.

 

Why should a longer-length glove be worn?

 A 300mm length glove helps to ensure that the water does not get in the glove when used for wet working. In addition, hairdressers should be encouraged to fold back the glove at the cuff, to further prevent this. A longer length glove also reduces the potential for contamination of the wrists and hands during removal of used gloves.

Why is fit of the glove important?

 

Firstly comfortable gloves are more likely to be worn! Tight gloves can make hands feel tired and lose their grip.  Too large gloves can create folds; these folds may trap clients’ hair and cause snagging. Gloves that are too big can also increase the chance of water and hairdressing chemicals getting inside the gloves and becoming trapped against the skin. 

Members of the HBSA are playing a major part in this campaign by ensuring that the correct gloves are readily available for purchase to the Hairdressing Industry. I have listed below the stockists of Nitrile and Vinyl gloves.

For gloves contact anyone of the following HBSA members who may have a branch near you..

Suppliers

A.K.S
Alan Howard
Arrow Hair & Beauty
Aston & Fincher
Beauty Express
Clynol
Capital Hair & Beauty
Ellisons
It&ly Hair & Beauty
Lion Hair Care
Rendezvous
Sally Hair & Beauty
Salons Direct
Salon Supplies
Schwarzkopf
Wella Professionals 		Derby
Stockport
Redditch
Birmingham
Scotland
Aylesbury
Hove
Coventry
Watford
Nottingham
East Midlands
Wokingham
Birkenhead

Aylesbury
Basingstoke 		01332 380028
0161 429 6980 (Nitrile)
01527 520630
0121 331 2050
0845 702 3883 (Vinyl)
01298 314000 (Vinyl)
01273 331122
0845 130 6126
01923 224040
0115 970 7989
0115 970 8292
0118 944 3600
0151 670 9200
02380 213464
01296 314000 (Vinyl)
01256 320202 (vinyl)
www.aksonline.co.uk
www.alanhoward.co.uk
www.arrowhair.com
www.astonandfincher.co.uk
www.beautyexpress.co.uk
www.clynol.co.uk
www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk
www.ellisons.co.uk
www.italyhairbeauty.com
www.lionhaircare.co.uk
www.rendezvousltd.co.uk
www.sallybeauty.com
www.salonsdirect.com
www.salonsupplies.co.uk
www.schwarzkopf.co.uk
www.wella.com


Manufacturers

Marigold
Polyco
Semperit 		John Thorne
Phil Vanes
Nigel Kelly 		08450 753355
0208 443 9010
01327 313144 		www.marigold-industrial.com  ( Long length)
www.polyco.co.uk (long length
wwww.sempermed.com


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