Scissor Maintenance by Joe Cignetti

Looking after your tools of trade is important, so we’ve complied some effective ways to maintain your scissors. After each use, clean your scissors to remove hair, dirt, and moisture. Wipe them down with a soft, dry cloth. Once a week, give your scissors a thorough cleaning with warm water and mild soap. […]
The Power of a Branded Shower Comb: A Story of Client Retention Beyond a Business Card by Joe Cignetti

Let me tell you a story about Sarah, a busy professional and a long-time client of your salon. She loves how you take care of her hair, how the colour always turns out perfect, and how her cut sits just right for weeks. But Sarah, like many of your clients, has a busy life. Between […]
Mother’s Day Promo Prep in just 6 weeks by Joe Cignetti

Mother’s Day is a perfect opportunity to boost salon sales while offering clients meaningful gift options. This six-week promotional plan is designed to increase anticipation, maximize engagement, and drive bookings. By strategically rolling out offers and content, you can create a seamless campaign that attracts customers and generates revenue. Remember you need to do all […]
Why Is It a Good Idea to Update Your Salon? by Joe Cignetti
Keeping your salon updated is essential for maintaining a fresh, modern, and inviting space that clients love to visit. A well-maintained salon enhances the overall client experience, making people feel comfortable, pampered, and excited to return. A fresh, stylish environment also gives your business a competitive edge, clients notice when a salon looks outdated, and […]
Mastering Foil Placement in Hair by Joe Cignetti
I love talking to Colourist that are passionate about foiling. Over the years I have been privileged to hear their tips and tricks, and everyone has their own opinions for achieving that fantastic end result. So, with that in mind I have just put a list together about what I have listened to along the […]
Choosing the Best Background Music for Your Salon by Joe Cignetti
Music is more than just background noise in a salon. Personally, I know I have been in a salon and the wrong music can start to do my head in. The right music is an essential part of the experience. The right music can set the tone, create a welcoming atmosphere, and even influence how […]
Mental Health Care, its real and what can you do to help yourself….. by Joe Cignetti
The pressure in this working world is unrelenting, we hear gloom and doom on the News which I choose not to watch anymore, and we are constantly thinking and working our brain and have forgotten how to relax and slow down. I do say this from experience and there are times we need to share […]
Glide Hair Tools became the Australian & New Zealand distributor of Dennis Bernard’s POWERTOOLS® 2 years ago and what an exciting ride it has been by Joe Cignetti

POWERTOOLS® is an authentic and original innovative line of additives, aimed to solve the problems faced daily by hairdressers in the salon.  Issues such as stinging scalps, prevention of colour fading, eliminating brassy red or gold tones, colour resistant greys, colour removal and accelerating processing times, can all be addressed using the POWERTOOLS® additives. POWERTOOLS® […]
Understanding Foil Micron and Foil Alloy in Hairdressing: A Complete Guide by Joe Cignetti

At Glide we started up our foil component of our business and over the years we have seen many trends come and go, clients diversifying from thicker foil to more flexible and convenient options. We were the first company in Australia to bring PopUp foil to Salons in 2011 and over the years that have […]
