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YEAR 2024

MOTHERS DAY

WE’VE PUT TOGETHER OUR TOP FIVE MOTHER’S DAY TREATS, FROM GIFT SETS TO NEW LAUNCHES…

1. Gift Vouchers

Our gift vouchers are available from all salons and can be used for hair services, products, accessories and beauty treatments at Ashbourne or Belper. This Mother’s Day we’ll also be offering a goody bag with all gift vouchers purchased. Vouchers are available for a set amount (£10, £20 or £50) or for a specific service, I.E ESPA Personalised Facial.

2. Kérastase Coffret Gift Sets

We love these limited edition coffrets which each contain a Kérastase shampoo and conditioner and offer 20% off the usual price. Available in the bestselling ranges, the gift box covers have been designed by Sabine Forget, the renowned French illustrator. The sets are available at all salons and are priced £29.95 while stocks last.

3. NEW ESPA Tinted Moisturiser

Fragrance free and suitable for all skin types, Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15 is the perfect alternative to foundation for a natural-looking complexion. Matte mineral pigments are fused with jojoba to create four blendable shades that can be layered to enjoy a sheer and beautifully lightweight finish while subtly concealing imperfections.

Please ask in salon to find your perfect shade, all priced £32.

4. Experience ‘hyper luxury’

Kérastase has unveiled its most luxurious in-salon ritual and product line to date: Chronologiste. Uniting the most precious ingredients in the highest concentrations, Chronologiste delivers an incomparable hair and scalp results to leave the hair completely revitalised. Featuring Abyssine, a precious molecule discovered by research teams in the depths of the PacificOcean, and Vital Concentrate Pearls inspired by caviar, this service redefines the luxury salon experience.

The Chronologiste ritual is inspired by the steps in skincare treatments and is accompanied by three new products to continue the service of beautiful hair at home.

The price of the in salon ritual is £20 (or 2000 loyalty points). Why not upgrade your mums appointment or treat her to the ritual and a blow-dry for the special price of £40, available from 14th to the 21st of March with Kérastase Specialists in each salon.

5. Color WOW Root Coverup

Since introducing Color WOW to Sally Montague Hair Group in September 2014 we have had a huge number of clients using the compact between colour services, often allowing for an extra week or so between root colour appointments. The innovative mineral powder formula instantly covers grey roots and even dark regrowth in blonde hair without using peroxide. A water-resistant formula means the results last from shampoo to shampoo, plus each shade contains a variety of pigments and reflective particles to ensure a natural match with many different tones.

Each compact is priced £28.50, please ask in salon to find the perfect shade.

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YEAR 2024

ANNUAL AWARDS

ON 24th FEBRUARY AN EVENING OF CELEBRATION ENSUED AS ALL SIX SALON TEAMS GATHERED FOR OUR ANNUAL PRESENTATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY.

The highly anticipated awards aims to identify the salon stars that have excelled in their roles over the last 12 months. The 23 categories including The L’Oréal Professionnel Best Performed Stylist and Best Salon Team, ensured all 58 members of staff were recognised and rewarded on the night.

Director Sally Montague presented the prizes, which ranged from an iPad mini and L’Oréal Professionnel education vouchers to a Make up By HD Brows Gift Box and luxury hair care hampers.

The afternoon began with a presentation from Paul Fishwick, Commercial Development Manager, L’Oréal Professionnel, followed by Director, Sally Montague, outlining the group’s achievements throughout 2014 and this year’s plans for the business. Sally then presented the prizes in the awards ceremony to the evening’s winners.

The night culminated with a celebratory dinner at the chic new The Distillery eatery, where staff toasted their collective successes and awards. All 58 team members took home a luxury hairdressing party bag, containing a ghd Tool Case, L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni Art styling products and Cloud Nine Magical Quick Dry Potion.

Says director Sally Montague: “Our in-salon awards allows us to praise and commend each member of the team for their dedication and loyalty to the Sally Montague Hair Group during the past twelve months. This year, we were extremely privileged to hear from Paul Fishwick, L’Oréal Professionnel Commercial Development Manager on the brand’s plans for the future and how we can be a part of it. We’re already looking forward to next year!”

THE WINNERS

O.P.I Best Newcomer Award – Katie, Belper

Kerastase Client Communication Award – Elaine Hood, Carol Wood, Jane Montague, Louise Glover & Lynda Sayers

Best Team Driver – Charmian, Ashbourne

Kerastase ‘Above & Beyond’ award – Imogen, Ashbourne

O.P.I Most Polished award – Lou (The Old Hall) and Lilly (Duffield)

ESPA Keep calm and carry on award – Alice, Ashbourne

GHD Home Care Advisor of the year – Lizzie, Sadler Gate

Most Improved Stylist – Emily, University & Belper

Kerastase award for Customer Excellence – Yvette (Belper) & Katia (Sadler Gate)

Most Improved Apprentice -Millie, Belper

Apprentice of the year award – Serafina, Ashbourne

Great Lengths Best Extensionist Award – Lou & Ferne, The Old Hall

Shu Uemura Most Improved Art Team Member – Alice, Ashbourne

Shu Uemura Best Art Team Member – Deesh, Duffield

HD Brows therapist achiever of the year – Holly, Ashbourne

Retail salon of the year – Ashbourne

Cloud Nine outstanding Achievement award – Laura, Belper

Manager of the Year Award, Emmanuelle

Best part-time stylist – Sarah, The Old Hall & Ashbourne

L’Oreal Professionnel Best Performed Stylist – Lizzie, Sadler Gate

Peoples Choice Award – Jo Allen, General Manager

Best Salon Team – Duffield

Best Performed Salon 2014 – Duffield

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YEAR 2024

COLOUR LUSTRE

ILLUMINATE, NOURISH AND PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE PROTECTION FOR YOUR HAIR WITH COLOUR LUSTRE

The collection is enriched with precious Musk Rose oil, which is fortified with fatty acids to illuminate the hair and combined with the anti-oxidant properties of Goji Berry extract to prevent oxidation and colour fade. Alongside this intense protection, the range will also protect your hair against hard water, pollutants, and other environmental aggressors with the help of a new, innovative ingredient: refining lipid. Refining lipids nourish and protect the hair by providing a hydrophobic layer to mimic the hair’s natural protective varnish.

The collection consists of a sulphate-free shampoo, a weightless conditioner, an intensely nourishing treatment & a luxurious thermo-milk and truly is the ultimate luxury hair care for your colour.

Introducing the sulphate-free shampoo – designed to gently cleanse colour-treated hair – this shampoo will leave your hair feeling purified, and your colour protected. Specifically designed to nourish colour-treated hair, the conditioner will enhance the natural radiance of your hair.

Next to follow in the regime is the shimmering restorative treatment to illuminate and nourish the hair. And last but by no means least, the thermo-milk, enriched with the highest concentration of refining lipid in the range, to nourish and protect the hair fibre during heat styling. This product is applied to damp/towel dried hair and blow dried in to finish.

Our Art Team have used the new collection for our latest photo-shoot and during Art Team training, please ask in salon to try the collection or for a personalised Shu Uemura Art of Hair prescription.

OUR EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE PROMOTION

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YEAR 2024

COLLECTION: ATELIER

OUR AWARD-WINNING ART TEAM LAUNCHES ITS LATEST COLLECTION: ATELIER

Taking inspiration from the renowned Dutch painter, Piet Mondrian, our latest collection took inspiration from the ‘Compositions with Yellow, Blue and Red’ series showcased at the Mondrian and his Studios exhibition at TATE Liverpool.

Sally Montague Hair Group Atelier collection, Image 1.

We took initial inspiration from the geometric shapes and block colour placement, before translating this for a fashion forward, but commercial collection, using contrasting textures, parallel sectioning patterns and structured, sleek styling. Angel Montague-Sayers

Hair: The Sally Montague Hair Group Art Team using Shu Uemura Art of Hair

Photography: Paul Gill

Make Up: Katie Humphries, Sally Montague Hair Group Belper, using Make Up by HD Brows

VIEW THE FULL COLLECTION HERE.

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YEAR 2024

TIME TO SHINE

DISCOVER THE NEXT LEVEL OF LUXURY HAIR CARE WITH THREE NEW ELIXIR PRODUCTS BY KERASTASE.

METAMORPH`OIL, THE LUXURY DETOX

Oil-infused gel-to-milk purifying pre-cleanse prepares the fiber for optimal shampoo and conditioner performance. Boosts performance of any Kérastase Shampoo & Conditioner to leave hair feeling soft & purified.

How to use

For use on dry or towel-dried hair.

As a weekly or daily detoxifier before shampoo.

Apply 1-2 quarter-size amount to hair roots to ends distributing evenly.

Add a few drops of water and massage through until gel transforms into a milky texture. DOES NOT LATHER.

Leave in 2-3 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

BAIN RICHE,THE LAVISH LATHER

A rich cleansing oil shampoo with beautifying oil and a lavish lather. Deeply nourishes and illuminates to leave hair with a soft, weightless touch.

HOW TO USE

Apply a quarter-size amount to wet hair and scalp.

Massage head using palms of the hand.

Emulsify and rinse thoroughly.

SÉRUM SOLIDE, THE IRRESISTIBLE GEM

A beauty touch up that protects and regenerates dry and the most sensitized zones of hair. 1 Serum, 5 uses; seal split ends, regenerates hair overnight, tames unruly strands, illuminates highlights and revives dry curls.

HOW TO USE

With one finger use a circular movement to pick up a small amount of serum.

Warm between fingers until melted.

Apply evenly on dry hair to the most sensitized zones (split-ends, highlights and frizz-prone areas).

For a personalised hair care prescription please book a consultation with a Kérastase Specialist at any Sally Montague Hair Group salon.

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YEAR 2024

SHU UEMURA

LIZZIE FOX IS AWARDED SECOND PLACE AT THE SHU UEMURA 2014 MUSE IMAGE AWARDS

Sally Montague Hair Group Art Team Colour Specialist and Sadler Gate Salon Manager, Lizzie Fox, celebrated being awarded second place earlier this year at the exclusive Shu Uemura Art of Hair photoshoot at the luxury haircare brand’s 2014 Muse Image Awards.

The awards, which were launched last year, are sponsored by Tribute Magazine – the high-end artistic magazine for hairdressers – and aim to give visibility to stylists with vision and talent. Entrants were invited to submit an image of an avant-garde female in order to win a place on a regional shoot where they could create an avant-garde look of their own.

Lizzie’s entry mood board was submitted to the judges alongside her entry photograph, pictured below.

MY INSPIRATION, LIZZIE FOX

My initial inspiration for the look came from the Dolce & Gabbana mosaic print and the Sicilian influence which is at the forefront of all their iconic collections. I was especially drawn towards the royal pose and crown, and wanted to create my own more abstract version within the hair, without using any ornaments. I didn’t want to create anything too structured and so I started looking into different fabrics and architecture to see how I could develop my look. I found the Revolution tower building in Panama and this influenced the twists within the crown. I also wanted to create a contrast between the regal and the rough, looking at texture of rope helped me define the texture with the hair. To create my look I used Shu Uemura Art of Hair Tasai cream and Liquid Fabric which gave great texture and a malleable hold.

THE PHOTOSHOOT

Lizzie was selected from hundreds of high-class entries from across the UK and given the opportunity to work with renowned hairdresser India Miller and top fashion photographer Jack Eames as part of the photoshoot prize.

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YEAR 2024

THE BEAUTY FLOOR

OUR VERY OWN ‘BEAUTY FLOOR’ IS NOW OPEN AT THE EVER EXPANDING BELPER SALON

Since opening almost 15 years ago, Belper has undergone four extensions, now spanning a spacious 5,000 sq ft across two buildings, fusing a contemporary hairdressing and colour specialist salon and newly launched beauty floor alongside a large lifestyle store offering haircare products, accessories and jewellery. The new first floor ESPA beauty area, which boasts three state-of-the-art treatment rooms and a Make Up by HD Brows makeover and retail space, was unveiled In October 2014.

We have invested heavily in the Belper salon over the years as it continues to be popular with residents in Belper and beyond. Our recent addition of the relaxing beauty area on the first floor acts as a sanctuary for clients to get some respite from the busy salon downstairs. We are thrilled with the ESPA treatment rooms and dedicated Make Up by HD Brows retail space and hope they will be enjoyed by our clients, both old and new.

WHAT’S INSIDE…

The salon’s new beauty rooms, which took two months to complete, take residence on the first floor of the building, offering clients a relaxing haven to enjoy ESPA treatments in peace and tranquility. Painted in Farrow and Ball chalk paints in muted pink, grey and purple shades, the colour palette complements the ESPA branding. There is also a spacious nail studio on the ground floor where clients can enjoy OPI gel nails or a luxury pedicure.

A RELAXING HAVEN

To make an appointment, please call 01773 822520.

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YEAR 2024

TROPHY LIVES

OUR TEAM HAVE BEEN RECOGNISED ACROSS THE INDUSTRY FOR THEIR SKILL AND CREATIVE FLAIR.

From the prestigious L’Oréal Professional Colour Trophy Regional Finals and Creative HEAD’s It Girl and Fashionista titles to awards for our salon restoration and interiors, our team has built a fantastic reputation based upon a wealth of experience. Recognised in the industry as forward-thinking and with a dedication to detail, our winning mentality means we are constantly testing ourselves to ensure you receive the best service.

In recent years we have won and been finalised in the following awards:

2018 Shortlisted, MOST WANTED Business Thinker: Sally Montague

2018 Grand Finalist, L’Oreal Colour Trophy, London

2018 Winner, Colour Trophy Mens Image Award, Regional Final

2018 Regional Finalist: L’Oreal Colour Trophy, Star Award & Mens Image Award

2017 Finalist, NHF Business Awards, Best Group of Businesses

2017 Finalist, Creative HEAD Most Wanted Awards, Best Local Salon

2017 Winner, Best Bridal Stylist (Middle East), Angel Montague-Sayers

2017 L’Oreal Professionnel ID Artist, Lorna, The Old Hall

2017 Regional Finalist, L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy, Deesh & Serafina (Duffield)

2017 Regional Finalist, L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy, Laura (Belper)

2017 Regional Finalist, L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy, Katherine & Lorna (The Old Hall)

2017 Regional Finalist, Mens Image Award, Emily (Belper and Montague Creative)

2016 Finalist, Creative HEAD Most Wanted Awards, Best Local Salon, Duffield

2016 Regional Winner, L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy Rising Star Award, Serafina Giacobbe, Ashbourne

2016 Regional Finalist, L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy and Mens Image Award

2015 Regional Winner, L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy NW Final, Angel Montague-Sayers

2015 Finalist, L’Oreal Professionnel Mens Image Award Regional Final, Deesh Dhindsa

2015 Finalist, L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy Regional Final, Angel Montague-Sayers

2015 Finalist, HAIR AWARDS (The Cut), Best Backstage Stylist, Angel Montague-Sayers, The Old Hall and Duffield salons.

2015 Finalist, HAIR AWARDS (The Cut), Best Extensionist, Deesh Dhindsa, Duffield

2015 Finalist, HAIR AWARDS (The Cut), Best Regional Salon, Belper

2014 Finalist, Salon Business Awards, Best Colour Salon, Belper

2014 Finalist, Salon Business Awards, Design Smart category, Sadler Gate

2014 Finalist, Hair magazine, Backstage Stylist, Angel Montague-Sayers

2014 Finalist, L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy Grand Final

2014 Second Place, SHU UEMURA MUSE AWARDS, Lizzie Fox

2014 Winner,L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy Regional Final

2014 Finalist Derby Telegraph Business Awards, Services Category

2014 Finalist SHU UEMURA MUSE AWARDS

2014 Finalist, The English Hair & Beauty Awards, Best Salon & East Midlands Group

2014 Finalist, George Larkin Brighter City of Derby Award, Best Restoration (Sadler Gate)

2014 Highly Commended, George Rennie Award (for the restoration of Sadler Gate salon)

2014 Finalist,L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy Regional

2013 Winner, IT GIRL, Creative Head It List, Angel Montague-Sayers

2013 Finalist SHU UEMURA MUSE AWARDS

(Sally Montague, Angel Montague-Sayers, Deesh Dhindsa)

2013 Finalist Hair magazine Backstage Stylist (Angel Montague-Sayers)

2012, Finalist, Fellowship for British Hairdressing, Salon Group of the Year

2012 Winner, Fashionista (Angel Montague-Sayers), Creative Head It List

2012 Finalist IT Girl (Angel Montague-Sayers), Creative Head It List

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YEAR 2024

The Heritage Issue

READ ALL ABOUT IT…

Here at the Sally Montague Hair Group we’re super excited about our first in-salon magazine – The Heritage Issue. The 36-page edition celebrates our 30 years in business and is an insight into everything the business has achieved since it launched in 1983. Delve under the covers to see the awards we have won, what our Art Team has been up to, our latest and greatest collections, as well as the press coverage we have received over the last 12 months. Pop into one of our six salons now to pick up your copy – get it while it’s hot!

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