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Colour Trends

Rose Quartz: The Trend of Summer

The start of 2017 gave us rose gold, Autumn gave us a deep pink blush and now for Summer 2018 we have gone full circle with 'Rose Quartz'....

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19 June, 2018

Competitions

Your Chance to WIN!

We want to see your Summer Colour transformations! Share a selfie with your Stylist, showing off your gorgeous new colour for your chance to win fabulous prizes....

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18 June, 2018

Colour

Game of Tones!

We’re sure you’ve often heard your hairdresser talking about toners, but do you know what they are? We thought we would take the time to explain what a toner is...

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14 June, 2018

Salons

House of Fraser Salons Open As Usual!

We are obviously saddened to hear about the closure of the House of Fraser stores in Birmingham and Telford. Please be reassured that both of the Francesco Group salons located...

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08 June, 2018

How To's

Protect Your Hair from Beach Waves & UV Rays

Whilst sunning yourself and relaxing is great for your wellbeing, it is not always kind to your hair! These top tips will help you to look after your hair and...

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22 May, 2018

Occasions

Meghan Markle’s Finest Hair Moments

With the Royal Wedding fast approaching we asked Anya Dellicompagi, our Director of Hairdressing, to tell us how we can achieve a few of Meghan’s finest hair moments!...

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15 May, 2018

Advice

The Top 4 Ideal Products for Blonde Hair

Once you have achieved your ideal blonde, it is important to have the right products at home to make sure you maintain your colour. Here are the ideal products for...

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14 May, 2018

Colour

Going from Dark to Blonde: Expectations Vs Reality

Instagram, Facebook & YouTube are full of hair transformations that would have you believe that it takes only a two-hour hair appointment to go from a jet-black base to platinum...

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08 May, 2018

Treatments

The Best In-Salon Treatments for Blonde Hair

Do you want to keep your blonde hair feeling luscious and healthy? Why not book in for a Treatment for blonde hair in-between your appointments? The right treatment can keep...

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02 May, 2018

Awards

TrendVision 2018 Regional Finalists

Congratulations to Francesco Group team members on making it through to the Wella TrendVision 2018 UK & Ireland Regional Finals!...

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18 April, 2018

Colour

Ombre Vs Balayage – What’s the Difference?

Ombre or Balayage – do you know the difference? We always want you to walk out of one of our salons with your hair looking exactly how you wanted it....

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11 April, 2018

Advice

Nine Mini Hair Services You Can Fit Into Your Lunch Break!

Jacky Crosby, the owner of Francesco Group Hanley, discusses what a quick trip to the hairdressers can entail and why we should all be doing it. Having your hair done...

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04 April, 2018

Colour

Tangled Up in Blue

The blue hair trend came off the back of the smoky grey hair colour trend of 2017 and its only going to get bolder and deeper this year, by August...

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26 March, 2018

Advice

The Shape of You

The right hairstyle for your face-shape can transform you completely, enhancing your best features and muting your least favourite! Below, we are going to take your through all of the...

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14 March, 2018

Occasions

Frank’s Family Values

Our founder Frank Dellicompagni turned 70 this weekend, to celebrate we thought we would share with you his reflections on his long and successful career in the hair industry!...

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12 March, 2018

Occasions

The Women of Francesco Group

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we wanted you to get to know some of the fabulous female Salon Directors who work for Francesco Group, these ladies are just a few...

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07 March, 2018

Occasions

Meet the FG Mums!

Meet the FG Mums! Many people who work for Francesco Group are following in the footsteps of their parents and we thought that Mother’s Day was the perfect reason to...

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28 February, 2018

Afro & Curly

£50 OFF Afro & Curl Courses

Take advantage of £50 OFF Afro & Curl Courses held at Francesco Group Birmingham Salon & Academy, lead by multi Award Winning Francesco Group Creative Director, Michelle Thompson....

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22 February, 2018

Occasions

All About Mum!

It is time to celebrate the special lady in your life this Mother's Day and we have lots of gift inspiration to make sure she is treated like a Queen...

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15 February, 2018

How To's

Braided Bun – Date Night Hair

Would you like to try a brand new hairstyle for your Valentine's Day Date? We've got you covered with this simple hair-up Braided Bun tutorials....

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01 February, 2018

How To's

Messy Bun – Date Night Hair

Would you like to try a brand new hairstyle for your Valentine's Day Date? We've got you covered with some wonderfully simple hair-up tutorials....

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01 February, 2018

Colour

Skin Allergy Tests: What You Need to Know?

At Francesco Group, the health and well-being of our clients is our priority, which is why our Skin Allergy Tests Policy insists that all new colour clients undergo a Skin...

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02 January, 2018

Advice

Here’s How to Grow Your Hair Long, Faster

Do you keep seeing people with long hair and feeling jealous that you just can’t seem to grow your hair long like everyone else? Don’t worry; we are here to...

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13 December, 2017

Treatments

Discover your Unique Hair Energy Code

Did you know that no two people have the exact same hair? Every person’s hair has a unique profile that determines its elasticity, fibre health and responsiveness to styling and...

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13 December, 2017

Hair Extensions

Beauty Works Hair Extensions

Francesco Group are now supplying Beauty Works real hair extensions...

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07 December, 2017

Afro & Curly

Know Your Curls!

Are you frustrated that the products you’ve purchased for your curly hair aren’t having the desired effect?  If you get to know your curls you can learn the correct styling...

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01 December, 2017

Colour

Skin Tone Analysis Services

Having a Skin Tone Analysis Service at your local Francesco Group Salon will help to determine if you are a cool palette or a warm palette, further to that we...

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01 December, 2017

Videos

You Won’t Believe this Hairdressing Statistic!

Francesco Group Managing Director, Ben Dellicompagni talks about state registration for all hairdressers....

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01 December, 2017

Trends

Find Out Which Colours Are In This Season!

As the evenings begin to darken, we want to reassure you that your hair does not plan on joining in. This winter is all about being bold & bright....

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30 November, 2017

Men's

FG MAN, Now Open!

After 49 years in the business, Francesco Group's first Gentleman's Barbershop has now opened in Stafford; FG MAN. The barbershop is aiming to create the perfect hybrid between the hairdressing...

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10 October, 2017

Collections

Bohemian 2017

The latest enchanting hair collection from the Francesco Group Creative Team, Bohemian....

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03 October, 2017

Videos

FG Awards 2017

See the Francesco Group Creative Team Show and all the Winners and Finalists from the Photographic and Business Awards at the FG Awards 2017, held at the ICC Birmingham on...

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03 October, 2017

Awards

GOLD Winner at TrendVision 2017

Heather Shaw from Francesco Group Stafford Salon and Academy has won GOLD in the Colour Vision category at the Trendvision Awards 2017....

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30 September, 2017

Awards

British Hairdressing Awards Finalists

Mia Dellicompagni & Amy Sultan from Francesco Group Poole Salon and Academy have achieved a Finalist place in the Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year category at the...

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30 September, 2017

Awards

British Hairdressing Business Awards Winner

Amy Sultan from Francesco Group Ringwood scooped Salon Stylist of the Year 2017 at the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2017....

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30 September, 2017

Franchising

Loretta Hopley

Francesco Group Northwich

  The support I receive from Francesco Group is second to none. There is...

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29 September, 2017

Franchising

Greg Corbett

Francesco Group Shrewsbury & Walsall

  I appreciate family values, whether at home or work and...

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29 September, 2017

Franchising

Liz Young

Francesco Group Cannock

  My Apprentices attend the Academy every two weeks, alongside the Creative Team....

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29 September, 2017

Franchising

Mike Fenton

Francesco Group Sandbach

  It’s been a fantastic journey but you have to realise franchising doesn’t...

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29 September, 2017

Anti-Ageing

NIOXIN Scalp Treatment

Nioxin is a specially developed hair care system to stimulate the hair follicle and improve thickness and hair growth. Nioxin uses advanced technologies to deliver thicker, fuller denser-looking hair. ...

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07 September, 2017

Trends

Anya Dellicompagni Talks Autumn Hair Trends

Autumn is quickly approaching and with this in mind, it’s the perfect time to get our hair ‘autumn/winter-ready’ by opting for one of the seasons most on trend hair cuts...

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29 August, 2017

Awards

Hair Awards 2017

#GOODNEWSTUESDAY We are absolutely delighted to have been announced as finalists for Hair Magazine's 2017 Hair Awards for Francesco Group Birmingham Academy in the categories Afro Salon Salon Group and Claire...

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09 August, 2017