Refraction

WELCOME
Letter from the editor

NEWS
This month’s news roundup

Insider
We share the results from our latest survey

Digital
What’s new on our website and social channels

Is in-salon training more beneficial than college education?
In-salon training or college education – which is best?

Green for good
Belfast-based L'Oréal Professionnel Paris salon owner, Andrew Mulvenna made it his aim to become as sustainable as possible

Lead by Example
Polly Rose on building a great salon culture

The perfect salon EXPERIENCE
How to create the ultimate VIP space with Takara Belmont

Leading legacy
As Charles Worthington salons celebrate 35 years in business, HJ caught up with the man himself on his career and how he’s marking the momentous milestone

GO GREEN WITHOUT GOING BROKE
Going green needn’t break the bank. Vish debunks some of the common sustainability myths…

2022'S SUSTAINABLE HAIR HEROES
How the industry is working towards a greener future

HAIRSTYLISTS FOR THE FUTURE
Find out how L'Oréal is supporting salons and stylists on their sustainability journey in 2022 and beyond

SPEARHEADING SUSTAINABILITY
Ahead of Earth Day, HJ caught up with B-Corp Davines to hear how they are pioneering sustainable practices around the world – and how you or your salon can get involved

CASE STUDY 1
“One of Justice Professional’s strongest core values is

CASE STUDY 2
EMMA ELEY, PEOPLE MANAGER, BLUE TIT SALONS

MAKING LIFE BEAUTIFUL FOR EVERYONE
Kao Salon Divisions' top priority is sustainability -for

CASE STUDY 3
ASHLEIGH HODGES, FREELANCE STYLIST AND COLOURIST AND DAVINES AMBASSADOR

Take your BLONDE TO THE TOP
Blonde colouring services are the heartbeat of many salons, so understanding the challenges that come along with them are crucial. Here, L'Oréal Professionnel Paris pro colourists offer top tips to elevate your game!

COLOUR THAT’S AS CREATIVE AS YOU ARE
THAT’S AS CREATIVE AS YOU ARE

The LOCKS of LOVE
Top colour specialists advise on achieving picture-perfect results

GOOD FOUNDATIONS
Colourists explain why a healthy base is key for reliable results

HAIR DETOX 101
Discover how to elevate your colour results with

Colour NOTES
Dan Spiller from Marc Antoni chats about the cyclical nature of colour trends and shares three key pieces of advice on how to find success

AFTER HOURS
The Italian-inspired collection showcases glamourous, yet attainable looks

Sunny side up
A message of happiness, reconnecting and letting go

Refraction
Using unrefined and mixed textures, the finished result are looks that are beautifully loose and perfectly imperfect

AMPLIFY
Created by the Authentic Beauty Concept UK 2021 New Now Team, this collection is edgy, editorial and, of course, authentic

A CURL CAN DREAM
Caring for curls just got easier, with the launch of A Curl Can Dream from Matrix

JUXTAPOSITION
Monochromatic images that showcase the juxtaposition between contrasting hair concepts: from runway-inspired texture to Avant-Garde

Rock n’ Roll QUEEN
A celebration of 70s rock chick style 

LUX
Sharp cuts and bespoke colour blends create high impact images that exude glamour

NATIONAL MINIMUM AND LIVING WAGE SET TO INCREASE
What the rise in National Minimum and Living Wage means for the hairdressing industry 

BOBBLE BALAYAGE
Michael Convey’s speedy balayage technique

PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS FROM NO -SHOWS
Reduce no-shows and late cancellation losses by up to 60% with Fresha

Trending
The newest launches to know

The great INDOORS
Your personal tour of The Bohemians in Deptford, London

Adventures of a Product ALCHEMIST
Paul Windle’s innovative approach to styling products

Life THROUGH A LENS
Luke Benson embraces the imperfect in his images