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The 23 Best Brunette Hair Color Shades

Brown is such an ordinary word, and it doesn’t begin to do justice to the incredible and beautiful range of brunette haircolor shades. From honey to ...

7 Simple Steps to Improving Your Client’s Salon Experience

Sep 24 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Read on for the 7 best tips you need to know to give your clients the best salon experience.

A Guide to The Best Coverage For Your Grey Clients

Jan 27 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

Follow our guide and banish grey from your client's heads!

A Salon’s Guide to Taking an Amazing Instagram Hair-Selfie

It can be hard to know where to begin when taking a professional photo. Here are Matrix’s top tips and hacks to get you started.

Autumn Hair Goals

Fall into the season with your own take on Autumn Hair.

Avocados For Your Hair

Sep 05 2017
By Lisa Haynes

The craze of avocados has gone so far that we’re even putting the stuff in our hair! This may sound crazy and far too green but it works…

Balayage - What exactly is it and why should you get it?

Everything you need to know about balayage!

Meet the K-Beauty trend that’s about to hit haircare…

Jan 24 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Get some added benefits from long, dark nights indoors with Biolage’s new Deep Treatment Packs

Blue vs Purple: Which Shampoo Is The One For You?

Aug 12 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Unsure what the difference is between the two? Read on to find out how to get the best results...

Brighten Up Your Day!

Celebrities and consumers alike have never been able to part with their deep desire to release their inner blonde. As a nation, this love of blonde ha...

Brunettes, Go Big on Balayage

Aug 12 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

How to keep your balayage looking cool...

5 Easy Work From Home Hairstyles You Can Try

Apr 14 2020
By HEAD BIOLAGE & TOTAL RESULTS EDITOR

Want to feel like a Girl Boss at home? Then here are some simple hair styles that you can try.

Hair Lingo: Professional Hair Styling and Hair Cutting Terms & Definitions

Sep 10 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here are some top hair cutting and hair styling terms that will make communication in the salon so much more effective!

Hair Toner Tactics: How to Boost Your Blonde

May 28 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Up your blonde maintenance with a hair toner to keep your colour salon fresh

How can I Boost my Client's Balayage?

Sep 19 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here’s what you can offer to boost your client’s crowning glory…

How Can I Make My Hair Colour Last Longer?

Nov 04 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Do you find your hair colour fading and want it to last longer? Follow these tips for longer lasting colour...

How Can I Remove Permanent Hair Dye From My Hair?

Nov 04 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Keep reading to get your hair looking its best in no time.

How Do I Grow My Social Accounts As A Hairstylist?

Sep 24 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

We’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to become seriously social media savvy.

How to Balayage Short Hair: An Expert Guide

Jan 22 2020
By Lisa Valentine

Matrix Educator Lisa Valentine reveals everything you need to know about how to balayage short hair…

How to Banish Unwanted Red Tones and Keep Your Brunette Looking Cool

Feb 27 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

Find out more about colour correcting dark hair because it’s not just blondes that get to keep their cool!

How to Blowdry Your Hair Like a Pro (Plus, the Mistakes to Avoid)

Aug 19 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Keep reading to find out how to blowdry your hair like a pro…

How to Care For Your Coloured Hair

Feb 11 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

We're sharing the colour commandments that everyone should know, plus the best shampoos to keep your hair colour fresh!

How To Dye Your Hair Coral: The Complete Guide

Oct 18 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Want to know how you can add a hint of colour into your hair this season? Read on for our top tips!

How to Keep Your Hair Looking Cool at Home with Colour-Correcting Shampoos

Jan 28 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

Not sure where to start when it comes to at-home colour correction? Ditch those brassy tones with this failsafe guide.

How To Take An Instagram-Worthy Flat Lay

The classic product flat lay has taken social media by storm. A quick, simple and effective way of showcasing your favourite products, it is no surpri...

These are the hair trends we spotted at London Fashion Week

Mar 26 2019
By Lisa Haynes

The backstage hair-spiration to know about next season

How to Maintain Your Brunette Balayage and Keep That Brass At Bay

Jul 11 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here’s our guide to caring for your salon-fresh silky soft balayage and keeping those unwanted brassy tones at bay.

Natural Haircare is So Right Now

Mar 26 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Natural, environmentally-conscious haircare is in demand. Here’s why…

Pre-Bonded Colour System

Apr 14 2020
By HEAD BIOLAGE & TOTAL RESULTS EDITOR

Reasons Why You’ll Want to Start Using SoColor.Beauty, Pronto!

Feb 26 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

We’ve listed out the reasons why you’re set to fall hair over heels for SoColor.Beauty.

Salon of the Month

Read on to find out how Club Matrix has helped award-winning salon Remington-Harrow...

Get A-Head With a Bespoke Hair Course for the New Year

Jan 15 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Discover the Matrix course that puts YOU in full control of your hair passion…

Matrix Colour Masters Introduce the Latest #WatercolorHair Trend and It Looks Stunning!

Imagine what someone’s hair would look like if they were naturally born with blue hair… this is how Manchester blogger Rock On Holly described the new...

The Secret to Brilliant Balayage and At-Home Care

Jan 27 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

Tempted to try out balayage? Read on to find out everything about the top technique.

This Season’s Big Balayage Trends

Sep 19 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here’s what you can offer to boost your client’s crowning glory…

Toners: All you need to know...

Apr 29 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Here’s what a hair toner can do for your hair colour...

Top 5 Reasons To Use Professional Haircare At Home

Sep 05 2017
By Lisa Haynes

Do you ever ask your stylist why you are struggling to recreate the beautiful salon finished look of your hair at home?

Turn Up The Vivid Volume

Mar 28 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Go brighter (and bolder) for summer with a new vivid hair colour

Up Your Haircare Game

Mar 27 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Give your hair a fighting chance with the best products for your hair type

Volume Boosters: How to get bigger hair

May 29 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Volumizing hair tricks you need to know about - and the cheat products to pump up the volume, fast

What Are The Best Shampoos For Coloured Hair?

Nov 04 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

We reveal why it’s important to invest in a good quality colour protecting shampoo, and how to find the right one for your strands.

What’s the Best Balayage for Me? It’s Time to Get Personal!

Sep 24 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Want to find the perfect balayage effect for you? Then you’ve come to the right place…

What's The Secret to Finding the Best Balayage for my Client?

Sep 24 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here are some pointers to ensure that you’re giving your client a balayage that is totally on point for them.

Top 7 Hairstyles for Summer

May 01 2019
By Lisa Haynes

These are the hair looks to put on your styling radar this season!

5 Hair Color Trends for Fall/Winter 2015

What’s the hair color forecast for fall/winter 2015? The experts at Matrix predict soft, blended tones; tortoiseshell accents and a return to realist...

5 Haircut and Style Trends for Fall/Winter 2015

Fall and winter haircut and hairstyle trends aren’t so much changing for 2015 as they are evolving. The long bob for medium length hair continues to ...

5 Pro Tips for Getting the Prom Hair Style of Your Dreams

You may not live in Hollywood, but prom night is truly your red carpet moment. Your dress, your shoes, your make-up, your hairdo—everything must be pe...

6 Hair Style and Hair Color Trends for Spring 2015

When winter began, you couldn’t wait to tuck your hair into your crocheted ear flap hat and sail through the cold weather in cozy, warm style. But no...