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Salons

LET’S Talk!

When was the last time we sat and had a really good chat about your hair and care plan? We’re living through challenging times...

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16 June, 2022

Salons

EARTH DAY 2022
Protecting Our Planet One Salon at a Time!

As the climate crisis becomes ever more prominent in all of our minds, each Earth Day that comes along takes on extra significance. Earth Day was established in 1970 and...

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21 April, 2022

Awards

L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2022 Finalists!

As March came to a close, and after making it through the first stage of judging, a team of Francesco Group’s talented stylists competed in the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Regional...

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08 April, 2022

Seasonal

#FG Love Stories!

When we talk about the #FGFamily, we really do mean it! Many of our salons are run by successful partners who share a life...

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10 February, 2022

Salons

Continuing to Care

Following this week’s announcement by the Government to lift the restrictions in place under Plan B, we wanted to get in touch to reassure you and be clear about what to...

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24 January, 2022

Trends

The Return of the Haircut!

We’re here to tell you that the word on the street is THE HAIRCUT IS BACK! And at Francesco Group we could not be more excited! Those words might immediately...

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01 December, 2021

Colour

MAFS Star Has Dramatic Transformation with FG’s Heather Shaw!

Married At First Sight star Megan Wolfe has undergone a dramatic hair transformation with our very own Heather Shaw from Francesco Group Newport....

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07 October, 2021

Awards

Branislav Hamorsky is a L’Oréal Colour Trophy Winner!

Branislav Hamorsky is a L’Oréal Colour Trophy Winner! We are delighted to announce that Branislav Hamorsky from FG Congleton is a L’Oréal Colour Trophy Winner!...

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16 September, 2021

Colour

Why Do I Need a Skin Allergy Test Before a Hair Colour Appointment?

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

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13 August, 2021

Awards

Heather Shaw Is A Most Wanted ‘The IT Girl’ Finalist!

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Heather Shaw from Francesco Group Stafford Salon & Academy has been chosen as finalist for Creative Head’s Most Wanted Awards, in...

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30 July, 2021

Awards

#FGFamily Members Are L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Finalists!

We are delighted to announce that three members of our #FGFamily have made it through to the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Finals!...

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27 July, 2021

Salons

Risk Assessment for Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

(Updated 16th July 2021) Francesco Group's Risk Assessment for Covid-19....

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15 July, 2021

FG Family

Kerry O’Sullivan Celebrates 40 Years with FG!

It was in 1978 that Kerry first encountered Francesco Group and was introduced to FG Chairman, Peter Dellicompagni. Then after attending another Francesco Group show in Blackpool, Kerry wrote to...

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14 July, 2021

Salons

Our Next Steps Together

After a challenging 16 months, we are now approaching the light at the end of the tunnel; many of us are excited to emerge from the restrictions that have dominated...

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12 July, 2021

Treatments

New Product Alert! L’Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox

Have you ever experienced unusual colour fade and breakage after a hair treatment? Then we have the hair treatment for you! L’Oréal Professionnel have launched ‘Metal Detox’, an instant pre-colour...

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30 June, 2021

Trends

FG Stretch Their Creative Wings at Graduate Fashion Week!

Graduate Fashion Week, the world's largest showcase of BA fashion talent, took place from 15th – 17th June in London, bringing physical and ground-breaking digital showcases to both the stage...

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23 June, 2021

Colour Trends

Spring/Summer 2021 Colour Trends to Watch!

With summer just around the corner, Claire Chell, our Global Creative Director, has shared with us her seasonal trend predictions; if you fancy a change for your post-lockdown look, we...

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04 May, 2021

Colour

We’re Launching the Skin Test Initiative!

Here at Francesco Group, we are launching The Skin Test Initiative, encouraging colour clients to get booked in to have their skin test re-done before their next colour....

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14 April, 2021

Salons

Reopen, Rejuvenate, Rejoice!

To all our dear friends of FG, it has been a while since we last saw you and we want to thank all our treasured clients for their continued kindness...

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08 April, 2021

Salons

Re-Opening Update

It has been a while since we last saw you and we want to thank you for your continued kindness and support during this third period of temporary closure. We...

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02 March, 2021

Advice

How to Make Lockdown Work for You!

January is typically seen as a gloomy month, where New Year’s Eve Resolutions are made, then broken and the cold, dark nights aren’t nearly as cosy without the festive glow...

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19 January, 2021

Salons

We’ll Be Seeing You Soon…

Following the Government’s announcement of a third National Lockdown in our continued efforts to fight the spread of Covid-19, it is with heavy hearts that we will again be temporarily...

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06 January, 2021

Salons

FG Salons Open in Tier 3 Areas

Whilst many of our salons are temporarily closed due to Tier 4 Restrictions, the wonderful teams at Francesco Group Ferndown, Francesco Group Market Drayton, Francesco Group Newport, Francesco Group Shrewsbury...

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04 January, 2021

Salons

Temporary Salon Closures

In light of the recent Government updates, many of our salons will be affected by the Tier 4 restrictions and will be temporarily closed; if you are unsure whether your...

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31 December, 2020

Awards

FG Man’s Shaun Buckingham – British Master Barbers Barber of the Year 2020

We are delighted to announce that our very own Hair Wizard, Shaun Buckingham, has been awarded British Master Barbers, Barber of the Year 2020! As a barber this is one...

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21 December, 2020

FG Family

FG Market Drayton Turns 20!

Nestled in the idyllic town of Market Drayton, this Francesco Group salon has stood for 20 years, helping thousands of clients to feel beautiful and uplifted, whilst simultaneously being the...

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08 December, 2020

Colour Trends

TRUE Blue – Embrace the Calm During the Storm

Classic Blue is the Pantone Colour of 2020; elegant in its simplicity and imprinted in our psyches as a restful colour, blue is seen to bring a sense of peace...

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27 October, 2020

FG Family

FG’s Pearl – Franchisee Becky Whitehouse Celebrates 30 Years at FG!

Here at Francesco Group, we really believe in helping people to excel and doing everything we can to support them. ...

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10 September, 2020

Awards

FG’s Greg Corbett is British Hairdressing Business Awards Finalist!

Greg Corbett, owner of FG Walsall and FG Shrewsbury, has been announced as a HJ British Hairdressing Business Awards Finalist, in the category Franchisee of the Year!...

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26 August, 2020

Salons

Face Coverings – Updated Guidance

We are writing to advise you of the latest Government Guidance regarding the wearing of face masks / coverings in hair salons in England. Please see the latest information below....

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07 August, 2020