Andrew Barton Appointed Patron of Honour

Award-winning hairdresser Andrew Barton has been named the Patron of Honour for the Hair and Barber Council.

Andrew is only the third person to be honoured with the title in the Council’s 58-year history, following in the footsteps of Vidal Sassoon CBE and Daniel Galvin OBE.

As the Council’s Patron of Honour, he will work closely with Registrar Keith Conniford, liaising with Government and officials to get the Act of Parliament for industry regulation made mandatory.

Andrew said: “I’m delighted to accept the appointment to work closely with the Hair and Beauty Council and its cause to represent the industry and its people.”

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY GRAND FINALISTS ARE REVEALED

The L’Oréal Colour Trophy competition made a return for 2022, inviting all hairdressers to show off their colour mastery against other hair professionals.

After thousands of competitors battled it out across the UK and Ireland, L’Oréal have announced the Grand Finalists and salons that have made it through so far.

To see the grand finalists visit: www. hji.co.uk/competitions/the-lorealcolour-trophy-grand-finalists-so-far/ 

Don’t forget to add Monday 26 June to your diary as it’s the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final.

8,436

THAT’S THE NUMBER OF BEAUTY AND HAIRDRESSING BUSINESSES THAT WERE OPENED IN THE UK IN 2021, ACCORDING TO INSTANT OFFICES

68%

THE NUMBER OF CONSUMERS WHO ARE UNEASY OR UNSURE ABOUT HAIR AND BEAUTY BRANDS TEACHING AND PROMOTING ‘WOKE’ CAUSES, ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH BY PULL AGENCY.

Matrix Unsung Hero

To celebrate the new Backbar range from Matrix, HJ and Matrix ran a competition to find the industry’s unsung hero. Judged by Matrix artists Lisa Farrall, Desmond Murray and editor of HJ, Charlotte Grant- West, the panel deliberated to find someone who had gone above and beyond for their community and colleagues. Congratulations to Emma Fowler from Essex, who was nominated for helping stylists and businesses claim government grants throughout the pandemic.

One nominee commented, “Emma was nothing short of a lifeline for so many.” Emma will receive Matrix education vouchers and a hamper of Matrix products.

PRESIDENT’S NIGHT CELEBRATIONS

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing President’s Night was held on Monday 11 April at The Brewery, in London. Ken Picton, who has led the organisation for the past three years, handed over the reins to British Hairdresser of the Year, Robert Eaton in front of industry peers at the star-studded event.

The F.A.M.E team also presented their first show, Evolution. Alex Cook, Darrel Starkey, Jessica Hau and Lydia Wolfe gave a showcase of the skills they have learnt so far this year, with stunning 5ft colourful ponytails, precision cuts and dynamic shapes.

Receiving his regalia, Robert added: “My whole career has been shaped by the Fellowship; I was part of the 2003 F.A.M.E. Team which instilled in me the importance of nurturing the next generation. Now, it’s my time to give back. I want to work with as many people as possible to evolve the industry and continue the heritage the Fellowship has always had.”

#IAMAHAIRARTIST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

This year’s #IAMAHAIRARTISTWIN competition with L’Oréal Professionnel has got off to a flying start. Huge congratulations to the below winners who stood out in February (theme: Glow Up Gloss) and March (theme: Root Shadow). The next themes? April’s is Best Balayage Blend and May’s is High Definition Colour, so start getting creative now. The winners will be announced on Instagram @hairdressersjournal in May. A big thank you to February’s guest judge Nancy Stripe and March’s guest judge Siobhan Jones.

FEBRUARY WINNERS:

MARCH WINNERS:

TERRI NADIN IS ASP’S NEWEST GLOBAL AMBASSADOR. TERRI WILL WORK ALONGSIDE ASP’S WIDER AMBASSADOR TEAM AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATION PROPOSITION AS IN-HOUSE BALAYAGE SPECIALIST.

TERRI NADIN, ASP GLOBAL AMBASSADOR AND IN-HOUSE BALAYAGE SPECIALIST SAID:

“ONE THING I’VE LEARNT FROM BEING A SALON OWNER FOR OVER TWELVE YEARS, IS THAT IT’S CRUCIAL TO STAY AHEAD OF HAIR TRENDS. WHEN YOU’RE THE OWNER OF A SALON, YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR TEAM – SO ON REFLECTION, I IMMERSED MYSELF IN ALL THINGS BALAYAGE AND CONCENTRATED ON BECOMING A MASTER AT IT, IN ORDER TO TEACH MY TEAM.”