A new year can offer many opportunities, but it can also be the hardest month for most salons. After the expenditure over Christmas and the rush of clients, you may find the appointment book looking a little dry. Whilst most salon prepares for this if it is an annual occurrence, it could be the first time for many due to these difficult times. As ...

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It’s that time of year again. Festive parties, mulled wine, cosy nights in, Christmas markets – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. However, amongst the excitement comes the panic surrounding presents. What do you buy your boyfriend’s sister? Did you get a candle or perfume for Aunty Julie last year? Would mum really appreciate ...

SBS has pulled together a curated selection of professional haircare gifts across some of its most trusted brands, O&M, Nine Yards, CENTRED and more!  Whether you’re a stylist looking to boost retail sales, or a customer on the hunt for salon-quality hair products in ...

The 2025 Autumn Budget didn’t include any big surprises for the hair and beauty sector, but the changes it did introduce will shape how salons and self-employed stylists manage their finances over the next few years. Overall, the Budget brings higher operating costs, slightly easier business rates, and very little direct support for the industry. ...

Exciting news for eco-friendly salon owners! The Green Salon Collective and Original & Mineral have teamed up to make salons more sustainable. This is a great initiative towards creating a greener industry and helping the planet, and here at SBS, we couldn’t be more thrilled. From now on, salons that choose to recycle O&M colour tubes ...

Autumn has arrived, heralding an exciting time for transformation! Just as nature dramatically changes its colour palette this season, so too can your clients by trying on a spectrum of stunning hair colour and style options. As the top provider of salon products in the UK, we want to help you make the most of the change in demand with tips and ...

The beauty business can be one of the most challenging industries to make sustainable. With so many chemicals, unrecyclable waste and endless accessories being used, it can feel tough to know where you can make improvements within your salon. Luckily, as a business proud of our eco-friendly products and delivery, we can help with tips to make your ...

As a stockist of salon professional supplies, we know how important it is to recommend your clients with products that you genuinely trust and use, to keep their hair healthy and maintained even once they leave the salon. Dry shampoo is a staple product for many people, serving as a quick and convenient way to touch up the hair in between washes. ...

Finding the best products on the market can often feel like a minefield, especially when so many options exist. Choosing a product which performs well and will leave your client's hair looking catwalk ready can be challenging. As a responsible salon, you may also wish to consider a product's impact on the environment and look for a more sustainable ...