Curl Focus

WELCOME
letter from the editor

NEWS
This month’s news roundup

Should all stylists wear a uniform?
Are uniforms necessary for all salons? Two experts share their vision

HJ Digital
Head over to hji.co.uk for up-to-the-minute industry news

HJ Insider
HJ shares the results from its exclusive survey revealing how spring is shaping up for your salon, plus the biggest issues facing your business now

SEA Change
In the pandemic, the government gave many concessions

Learn to focus on you
As a business owner, improving your relationship with yourself and making yourself a priority has many benefits, writes Liz McKeon

The perfect salon EXPERIENCE
How to elevate the backwash zone with Takara Belmont

THE RETURN OF THE CUT
From Bixies and Mixies to classic crops and bobs, clients are requesting strong cuts. But before you go sharpen your scissors, here’s some style inspiration and advice

Make the cut
Every stylist needs a comfortable and reliable pair of scissors to create a cutting masterpiece. Our handy guide will help you find your perfect pair in every price range

It’s Not ALL WHITE
While a ‘suits-all’ interior can be a crowd-pleaser, if you’re looking to stamp your personality on to your salon décor, here are some tips for the perfect execution By Keeks Reid

Picture Perfect
In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Headmasters decided to put their salon staff centre stage in their annual brand image campaign

Curl Focus
HJ chatted to Tom Connell, Davines creative director to find out more about the brand’s plans for curly hair education

Best of both worlds
We spoke to award-winning stylist Darren Ambrose on his journey within the industry and the art of juggling salon and session work

Signature Style
HJ met Daniel Kaner, co-founder and president of Oribe at their Signature Session event in London to talk success, the industry at large and knowing the late, great Oribe Canales

Colour NOTES
This month, we quizzed Jake Nugent, freelance stylist and OSMO ambassador on his colour creations

DECADION
Wonderfully unique and varied styles take centre stage

Good vibes only
Bright hues and pops of colour… all the best bits of summer in one shoot

ICE, ICE BABY
Get cold as ice with Revlon Professional’s new glacial shades

Signorile
Refined, yet glamorously undone styles with an editorial twist

IN BLACK AND WHITE
Haute couture fashion and elegant styling come together

MAKE YOUR WEBSITE WORK HARDER
Are you looking to get extra footfall to your salon or barbershop? Check out these top tips

ENERGY
A story of static and weightless movement, fresh summer Pantones and consumer palettes

WEEKEND MILLIONAIRES
A portrayal of characters who live solely for the weekend

NUMERO UNO
Bold, big and bouncy looks full of fun

GOLDEN AGE
Intricately styled and forever pushing the boundaries of creativity

CURTAIN BANGS
STEP BY STEP

Trending
1 Partners in Crime ALFAPARF Milano has launched

Come AS YOU ARE
BLACC+BLOND got upgraded! The salon has moved to a larger space in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Here’s the new and improved BLACC+BLOND…

Adventures of a New Salon OWNER
Marney Lian, full-time stylist and owner of new salon Gritt London, talks careers, client comforts and plans in the pipeline

THROUGH A Life LENS
Emmanuel Esteban