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INDUSTRY NEWS
Stay up-to-date with this month’s news round-up

HAIR LIKE NEW, NO MATTER WHAT YOU PUT IT THROUGH
10 years of biosciences research - one breakthrough peptide

Digital News
What’s new on our site and social channels

Let’s Talk About TONING
Toning is a simple yet effective way to add a  personal touch to your finished looks in the salon.  Use Wella Professionals’ step-by-steps to take your toning services to the next level

The Debate
Do you need a big social media following?

THE START OF A NEW ERA
Should you open Monday to Friday only?

GET ACCURATE ENERGY BILLS WITH SMART METERS
Avoid estimates and only pay for what you use. Ask your energy supplier if you are eligible for a smart meter

UNLOCK THE POWER OF COLOUR IN YOUR SALON
Three ways to use colour to grow your business

HJ INSIDER
How did your business compare this month?

The face behind the BRAND
HJ speaks exclusively to Aveda’s Luke Evans

BECOME A MEMBER THIS MONTH
For a chance to win the full Crazy Color Power Pigments range

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
HJ speaks to previous Newcomer of the Year category winners to see how entering and winning has shaped their careers

REVIVE AND RESET
Do you want to offer professional products that are kind to the planet as well as your clients’ hair? Maria Nila has the solution with its new Eco Therapy Revive Range

FOR THE LOVE OF BUSINESS
The importance of networking at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2021

CUTTING EDGE
All of the latest men’s hairdressing news to help you improve your grooming game

Brothers
Categorise the uncategorisable

Hydrate & RE:PLENISH
Our moisture-rich and intensely nourishing mask, deep conditioning hair from end to end.

GEN Z COLOUR TRENDS
What’s trending on TikTok right now?

DIRECTIONS: STILL GLOWING AFTER 40 YEARS
Directions started its 40th anniversary celebrations in December

Conversations on COLOUR
Lydia Wolfe on the shine line

GREY MATTER
Everything you need to know about grey hair

THE EDUCATION JOURNEY
What are you interested in learning this year?

65 YEARS OF CREATIVE TALENT
L’Oréal Colour Trophy’s iconic timeline

Money Can’t Buy You Love
The winners of the 2021 Vish Waste Warrior Awards share their tips for motivating the salon team to embrace sustainability and change

FASHION
Five exclusive collections

PLAY IT CYBER SAFE
As we slowly return to normality the NHBF warns it’s more important than ever to stay alert to potential cyber attacks on your business

THE HOT LIST
The products to stock in your salon this month

SMALL WONDER
Explore the creative Kitch salon in London

The Multi-Tasker
Kai Wan on being a man of many talents

Life Through a Lens
Guy Tang’s most colourful creations