Why another Detangler Brush? At Glide we do a lot of research within the industry especially working hand in hand with Hairdressers who work daily in the Salon. They can be brutal and give us direct feedback and a ture indication of a products -usefulness -durability -ergonomics -value Honesty can hurt especially after working on a product for a long time , however it is invaluable. What we can think is a great idea our research at times can tells us differently! We then will either make changes or even cancel a product based on the feedback received. So how did this … [Read more]
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Our interview with the fabulous Paula Hibbard
Paula is an icon when it comes to Long Hair and I was lucky enough to put to Paula a few questions and I think it makes for great reading! When and Why did you start hairdressing? I started Hairdressing in 1987, I was 17 years old. I chose hairdressing because it looked so cool and creative. Originally I wanted to be a criminologist because I'm such a people watcher and I find humans so fascinating to try and understand. So really, if you combine the two minus the crime you get hairdresser. How did long hair become your passion? My Mum was a hairdresser, QLD champion in … [Read more]
Glide’s NEW Value Range
Glide Hair Tools New Value Range Here they are after 1 year in the making, tried and tested by Hairdressers and we think we have the bomb! At Glide we have a vision of what we want a product to be and this range was to be reasonably priced, have all the benefits of a good salon brush yet affordable for your clients to purchase. When asking hairdressers what they wanted we came up with our Value Ceramic Range Available in 4 sizes with heat resistant nylon up to 285 degrees, these strong ceramic brushes hold heat evenly across the barrel. With anti-static properties and with the … [Read more]
Its Back for 2018 #glidehairtoolsupstyle18
Back for another year Glide Hair Tools Upstyle Competition. To all stylists, post your entries on Instagram and use the hashtag #glidehairtoolsupstyle18 & hashtag your wholesaler to enter. Each week we will repost one of our favourite entries so our followers can checkout the amazing talent we have in our industry. The top 3 will be announced on the 24th Oct and will go into a poll for the Peoples Choice Award. The winner of this will receive a Over $1,000 worth of prizes including a pack from DeLorenzo, a Paula Hibbard Education session (either in person or by … [Read more]
Half & Half Cape
Glide has just launched their New 1/2 & 1/2 Cape to great reviews from the hairdressers. This cape has all the bells and whistles, starting with slits for arms for the client so working or using their phone while having a service is possible, knowing that their clothes are still totally protected. Glide's ultimate Stretch Neck allows for a vacuum seel that totally protects the client from wet neck lines. The top section of this cape is 100% chemical proof and the bottom 1/2 is a light cutting cape material that allows for a comfortable experience. This really is the Ultimate Salon … [Read more]
ITS ALL IN THE FLEX!
There is nothing like this new innovative brush yet again Glide leads the way with their NEW FLEXI BRUSH. The Flex in this brush allows a gentle movement through the hair, that removes knots while massaging the scalp, it feels great. Glide has designed two brushes in this range –Fine to Medium easily identified by the soft pins, silver head and boar bristle that gently works through the hair and redirect the natural oils, this one is a must have for anyone that suffers from hair loss as it is so gentle yet effective. –Coarse to medium is the all black Flexi with firmer pins only, … [Read more]
Down the road from my house are 3 coffee shops in a row, now that’s competitive!!
Down the road from my house are 3 coffee shops in a row, now that’s competitive!! Number 1 is groovy, dark and sells good coffee Number 2 is light, bright and sells good coffee Number 3 is light, groovy and sells good coffee All have similar products, similar pricing and good coffee. Number 3 has been there for 10 years Number 2 has been there for 20 years with a new owner 5 years ago Number 1 has been there for 2 years 7am on a weekday and 3 different results. It amazes me because I have been in all 3 and now I also, along with 10-30 other people, go to number 2 every … [Read more]
Successful People vs Unsuccessful People
PDRLNZ growing more than the game
Sometimes there are moments when you can just get blown away with the giving of time by people. Here is one such story. Raymond Greaves is the Head Coach for the Physical Disability Rugby League team in New Zealand. Raymond works at Salon Haircare Auckland and Remo has had the pleasure of meeting this man and hearing firsthand about Growing more than just the game. Please read on. … [Read more]
