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Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2023

Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2023 has officially launched. The contest showcases hairdressing creativity in the UK & Ireland, and this year new categories and exciting updates make it more desirable than ever before to enter. Max Amen, General Manager UK & Ireland, Wella Company, says: “Wella’s TrendVision Award is an industry icon. It is a unique platform which offers all competitors the opportunity to show their skills, grow professionally, partner with legendary artists and unleash their creativity.” TrendVision Award 2023 celebrates innovative colouring techniques, first class cutting skills and inspirational, fashionable hairdressing. Entries opened in April, and all successful photographic entries will go straight through to the UK & Ireland Final, which takes place on 25 September 2023 at Magazine London. All categories will compete live at the final, making it a truly memorable event.

Denman are supporting hairdresser, Casey Dale, who is working with her local secondary school to provide a safe space where young people can learn how to care for their hair type:

“I REALISED THAT LOTS OF CHILDREN DON’T HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE OR FUNDS TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN HAIR – AND AS A RESULT, THEIR WELLBEING WAS BEING AFFECTED. I WANTED TO CHANGE THAT.”

NEW ACADEMY AND SALON CONCEPT FOR THE HOUSE OF SASSOON

Greek Street in London has been identified as the location for a new ‘House Of Sassoon’ concept of a combined salon, academy and studio space as well as the launch of an exclusive members club and dedicated ambassador programme. In one magnificent building, Sassoon is entering a new era. Arranged over five floors, the ground floor entrance opens onto a spacious reception area featuring a dedicated retail space with a complete range of professional tools and educational materials.

The salon will be located at the front of the building on the ground floor and will be at the centre of everything that happens. Minimalist design, clean lines and contemporary styling reflects the core philosophy of Sassoon. The salon is connected directly to a state-of-the-art multimedia theatre space with seating for 120 audience members, capable of hosting hair and fashion shows in a catwalk or theatre style. The space is designed for up to 20 fully qualified professionals and up to 20 diploma students in an open plan environment.

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THE EVENT 2023: Learn, be inspired and PARTY

Celebrate our incredible industry with a chance for hair professionals of all levels to learn, network and party, under one roof. Packed with innovation, inspiration and workshops from industry legends, including:

► James Nicholson
Artistic DESIGN.DIRECTOR for KEVIN.MURPHY

► Joe Mills
GQ Barber of The Year and published session stylist

► Stephanie Mason
Founder and CEO of Showpony

► Pete Scott
Founder of Ultimate Sales Academy

► Liza Smith
Business Mentor and Salon Owner

A selection of keynote speakers will be there to educate, inspire and motivate you, covering trends, business and so much more.

This is your opportunity to focus on YOU and choose exactly where you want to develop your skills. Come and learn from the best!

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COLLECTIVE PRIDE AWARDS

The winners of the Collective Pride Awards 2023 were crowned on Monday 3 April at London’s Barber Surgeons’ Hall, with the media support of HJ, Modern Barber and Professional Beauty.

Co-hosted by Lion’s Barber Collective (LBC) the sold-out event saw sponsors, press, industry VIP’s and the Collective Pride Heroes join together for a prestigious ceremony. In keeping with the origin of the founding charity, The Lions Barber Collective, the event took place at the Barber Surgeons’ Hall in the City of London. The recipient of the much-lauded Sam Wall Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by American Crew, went to Matthew Elliot. Head to hji.co.uk to see the full list of winners.

£6.49
THAT’S THE AVERAGE TIP FROM A SALON CLIENT WHEN THEY USE CASHLESS TIPPING SERVICE GRTFL, ACCORDING TO A SURVEY OF 500 USERS. THE SERVICE FOR SALONS AND FREELANCERS HAS ALSO BEEN SHOWN TO INCREASE TIPS BY 35%

Paul Mitchell Announces Quannah Chasinghorse as Global Ambassador

John Paul Mitchell Systems has announced model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse as the newest Global Ambassador for Paul Mitchell®. The brand will debut its 2023 Iconic Campaign, celebrating bold, fearless trailblazers through global marketing and advertising initiatives. “I am honoured to partner with Paul Mitchell and celebrate what it means to be iconic, embodying your boldest self and style. Working with a family-first brand that champions selfexpression means a great deal,” says Quannah. With a combined passion for community, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Paul Mitchell is proud to partner with Quannah to continue the brand’s sustainability initiatives.

Andrew Collinge Changes Name to Herald New Era

Collinge & Co. has unveiled a trio of changes designed to make a company with a proud past very much fit for the future. Andrew Collinge, the hairdressing group with five salons is now known as Collinge & Co. and the training division, which provides hairdressing apprenticeships to multiple salons throughout the North West, is now Collinge & Co. Training.

The company today is now managed by Andrew & Liz’s son, Charlie Collinge who said: “We’re really excited to start this new chapter as Collinge & Co. We’ve always recognised the important contributions our employees have made to the company and the time feels right for them to also be represented within an inclusive name."

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Efficient Salons Boast Better Profits

Salons keen to see business blossom this spring must tighten team efficiency, urges colour tech expert Vish. Research by Vish indicates the amount of colour used by stylists in the same salon for the same service can vary widely, destabilising costs and rendering profit predictions meaningless.

“We have seen salons where one stylist uses £3-worth of colour while her colleague, who overmixes, uses £18-worth for the exact same service,” reports Josh Howard, CEO of Vish. “Every penny and pound wasted on over-mixed colour adds up to almost £15,000 in the average salon and is a massive drain on profit. Only by using Vish can salons eradicate those cost disparities, so every stylist is mixing the minimum required for the perfect colour.”

As well as levelling down colour use, Vish also eliminates team inefficiencies that often result in extra services being left off the final bill. All product dispensed is automatically recorded by Vish and communicated to the front desk, removing the onus on stylists to remember.

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Maria Nila Welcomes New Ambassador

Sustainable and vegan haircare brand Maria Nila, founded in Sweden, is excited to announce that Diego Miranda is now an Ambassador for the company. With over 35 years of experience as a salon and session hairstylist, Diego has earned himself a distinguished reputation within the industry. He was trained in Paris, raised in Spain, speaks three languages and has a passion for creativity that never stops. Commenting on the announcement, new Ambassador Diego said: “I’m thrilled to be joining such an incredible independent brand; I began using Maria Nila in London in 2016 and have kept them in my kit ever since. Not only do the products look great, smell amazing and perform, the brand cares deeply for its community and environment, which is priceless.”

HOB SALONS CELEBRATE 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS

HOB Salons are celebrating an incredible 40 years in business this month, and are marking the occasion with a company-wide event in Central London on Monday 22 May, to honour their heritage, embrace the future and to recognise all of their team members that have been part of the journey. General Manager Natasha Grossman said: “We’re so proud to be celebrating 40 years in business and are really looking forward to bringing everyone together again. After such a challenging three years we are delighted to be celebrating our heritage and sharing our vision so that we can continue together for the next 40! There will be a few different elements to the event, and it promises to be a really special evening. Huge thanks to our sponsors Wella Professionals, Olaplex, ghd, Salon IQ, and Spema Printing.”

Denman Stage Star 2023 Launches

Denman Stage Star 2023 UK & Ireland has launched and this year marks the first truly global Stage Star Competition, with national heats running in Asia, Europe and the USA. The global final will take place at Salon International on Monday 16 October. Stage Star is the perfect competition for stylists that naturally stand out from the crowd and have the passion and skill to make an impact, but are still waiting for their opportunity to share their creative vision and techniques in front of a live audience. The winners of the UK & Ireland, Europe, Asia and USA finals will get the chance to showcase their skills live on the HJ Stage in front of a panel of industry experts and a packed live audience.

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WELCOME TO COLOR ATELIER FROM GOLDWELL

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Developed to support the industry by championing professional colour services, the Goldwell Color Atelier Campaign is synonymous with beautiful hair, created through salon colour expertise. Goldwell certified salons and stylists can profile themselves as a “Color Atelier”, helping to grow client desire for professional salon colour services and bespoke consultation. Award-winning Goldwell Guest Artist, John Spanton of Urban Retreat, shares more about Goldwell Color Atelier and new Topchic Zero.“With the advance of a more socially responsible society, new Topchic Zero is ahead of the game in answering the needs of the salon guest. It's a gentler ammoniafree formulation, a sustainable product that contains a high percentage of naturally derived ingredients - and it performs! The results are what modern colouring should look like; up to 100% coverage that’s not dense or overly pigmented, but offers a softer, more natural appearance.Topchic Zero has almost a conditioning masque consistency, a scent that is subtle, combined with ultimate scalp comfort, which gives it a more spa-like colour experience.The combination of Goldwell Color Atelier and Topchic Zero allows Goldwell salons to deliver a premium, sustainable, wellbeing-focused experience during our colour service.”

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