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WIN a Christmas Gift Box!

WIN a Haircare Gift Box worth over £150 with Francesco Group this Christmas...

11 December, 2018

Glamourous Low Ponytail Hair Christmas Party Hair Inspiration

Seasonal

Christmas Party Updo Inspiration

We have put together some beautiful occasion hair images, created by our talented stylists, to help inspire your look for a festive event....

03 December, 2018

Seasonal

The Best Christmas Gifts for the Hair Lover in your Life

As the gift-giving season slowly draws in, it can be daunting deciding what to buy the people you care about, so we’ve come up with a handy guide for all...

28 November, 2018

Afro Hairdresser of the Year 2018 Michelle Thompson

Afro & Curly Awards

Michelle Thompson WINS Afro Hairdresser of the Year at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2018

Michelle Thompson’s reputation as one of the best hairdressers in the country was confirmed last night after she was named as Afro Hairdresser of the Year at HJ’s British Hairdressing...

27 November, 2018

Translucent Hair Collection Michelle Thompson Francesco Group

Afro & Curly Collections

Michelle Thompson’s ‘Translucent’ Collection Demonstrates Beauty in Contrast

Michelle Thompson, Creative Director of Francesco Group, Birmingham Salon & Academy, perfectly demonstrates the beauty that can be found within a soft contrast in her ‘Translucent’ hair collection. ...

22 November, 2018

Arcobaleno Hair Collection Lisa Walby Francesco Group

Collections

Lisa Walby’s ‘Arcobaleno’ Dazzles with a Spectrum of Colour

'Arcobaleno' is the Italian word for rainbow and Lisa Walby, Franchisee of Francesco Group Cheltenham, certainly dazzles with a beautiful spectrum of colour, captured in her British Hairdressing Awards 2018...

20 November, 2018

Trends

Autumn / Winter 2018 Style Trends with Anya Dellicompagni

Autumn/Winter 2018 style is all about nostalgia. The 1960s Jackie Kennedy signature blow-dry was spotted on the catwalk, alongside the punk asymmetric cuts of the 1980s, with a handful of...

19 November, 2018

Afro & Curly

Curly Hair Problems? We can help!

Michelle Thompson, Award-Winning Afro & Curl specialist based at Francesco Group Birmingham Salon & Academy, recently worked with Lydia, a dual-heritage client who has been made to feel like her...

14 November, 2018

FG Apprenticeships Ofsted Outstanding Francesco Group

Education

‘Apprentices Develop Outstanding Work Skills’ at Francesco Group

Francesco Group is celebrating after great feedback from their recent Ofsted Inspection. The private hairdressing training provider trains over 200 Apprentices each year....

12 November, 2018

Textured Minimalism Hair Collection Vicky Taylor Francesco Group

Collections

Vicky Taylor’s ‘Textured Minimalism’ Celebrates 1980s Hollywood Glamour

Vicky Taylor from Francesco Group, Cheltenham has given the era of 1980s Hollywood glamour a modern twist with her British Hairdressing Awards nominated collection, Textured Minimalism....

09 November, 2018

Awards

Harry Rushton Proves Himself to be a Cut Above the Rest!

We’re so proud to announce that Stylist, Harry from Francesco Group Shrewsbury was awarded HJ Barber of the Year at Salon International. ...

02 November, 2018

Salons

FG Church Lane Work With Strictly Star!

Francesco Group Church Lane were lucky enough to work with Strictly Come Dancing Star Lauren Steadman on a photoshoot eight years ago....

01 November, 2018

RIOT Hair Collection - Amy Sultan Barry Maddocks

Collections

Amy Sultan & Barry Maddocks Celebrate the Spirit of the 70s with their Latest Collection!

Amy Sultan and Barry Maddocks from Francesco Group, Ringwood have given the 1970s era a modern twist with their British Hairdressing Awards nominated collection ‘I Predict a Riot’....

29 October, 2018

Michelle Thompson Afro and Curly Hair Expert

Afro & Curly

Meet Michelle Thompson; FG’s Afro & Curl Wonder Woman

Based at Francesco Group Birmingham Salon and Academy, Michelle Thompson is one of FG’s many shining stars. She has won the prestigious British Hairdressing Award for Afro Hairdresser of the...

24 October, 2018

Colour Trends

Autumn / Winter Colour Trends with Claire Chell

We asked Claire Chell, our Creative Colour Director to talk us through this season’s colour trends....

19 October, 2018

Crayola Brights Claire Chell Heather Shaw Francesco Group

Collections

Crayola BRIGHTS – Claire Chell & Heather Shaw’s Latest Collection!

Crayola Brights is a collection that screams fun, with an edge of rebellion. The collection has a vibrant energy and a child-like exuberance, making it impossible to look at them...

15 October, 2018

Salons

Meet FG Ringwood’s Dream Team!

Barry Maddocks and Amy Sultan, based at Francesco Group Ringwood, have been trailblazers within the hair industry for the last few years....

05 October, 2018

Salons

Making Waves in Cambodia – On Reflection

During September 2017, Paul Corbett from Francesco Group Streetly spent time in Cambodia teaching hairdressing, as part of Wella’s Making Waves Project with Unicef....

01 October, 2018

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