Category Archives: Grooming Advice

Hair Conditioner – The myths and the facts

So why is it that so many guys don’t use conditioner?  In the salon we regularly hear them say that it makes their hair greasy, that they don’t need it on short hair and most commonly, that they just don’t have the time to use it. The most important fact to learn about conditioner is […]

Why are Salon brands and products more expensive than high street brands?

This is a question we get asked quite a lot – and while the short answer is better quality ingredients – we thought we would put together a blog so that we can expand on the answer and give you all the information you need to make an informed decision! If you read our blog […]

Best hair cut for your face shape

Much like clothes, hairstyles aren’t all ‘one size fits all’ – head shape and structure are important factors in finding hairstyles that will best suit you. So what’s your face shape? Take some time to study yourself a little in the mirror, and make sure to pull your hair off your face so that you […]

The benefits of natural hair care

After last month’s blog post about Suzie’s newly launched hair product line – Moo Hair – and talking all about how it’s made and its sustainability; we thought it would be a good idea to tell you a little more about sustainable and natural hair care and why it’s so important to us. Did you […]

Men’s Hair Styles 2019

We are three weeks into the New Year, we’ve all gotten over our hangovers and are no longer stuffing our faces with all the Chocolate Santa brought or left over roast dinner. Everyone is back at work – it’s safe to say January isn’t everyone’s favourite month of the year! But we at the Players’ […]

A/W18 Men’s Hair Trends

    We are clutching on to the last grasps of summer, but there is no doubt that the days are getting shorter, the sun is going into hiding and we are seeing more and more of those pesky grey skies that we are so used to in Edinburgh. But it doesn’t have to be […]

Salon Photoshoot 2018 – ideas and styling tips

Here at Players Lounge, it’s all about cutting hair – but sometimes we like to get a little creative. Recently the team got together, each barber got a model and decided on a specific cut to showcase. You’ll see their pictures up on Facebook & Instagram, and we’ve detailed here how to steal their style. […]

Top tips for colouring mens hair

   Playing with your look is fun – whether it’s to maintain youthful tones or experiment with crazy colours – there is no reason not to try it. It takes time, effort and attention – your stylist will always do their best to guide you in the right direction, but it is useful to do […]

The Importance of Pampering – A Man’s Guide

At the players lounge, we understand the importance of taking some time for yourself – and what better a way to do so than with a little pampering? It’s not just for women. Living in the hustle and bustle of a city, hurrying to work 9-5, five days out of seven means that we can […]