INDUSTRY NEWS

BRITISH HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS AWARDS 2023 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

The finalists for the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2023 have been announced ahead of the awards evening on Monday 3 July 2023 at Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge. Don’t forget to book your tickets at bhba.evessiocloud.com/bhba2023 to celebrate the people and the businesses that go the extra mile to ensure that creativity and commercial success go hand in hand.

Global Education Team Welcomes Two New Barbers

Andis Company recently introduced Sabra Clark and Brea Retic as the latest additions to its Global Education Team, consisting of 44 educators across four continents. “I’m thrilled to add such incredible barbering talent to our roster of global educators,” said Angie Perino, Andis Global Education Manager. “Not only are Sabra and Brea fantastic advocates for barbering education locally, but, they are committed to bettering the next generation of barbers and stylists.”

Jo Hansford MBE is preparing to celebrate 30 years since the opening of her first salon and recognition as the largest female-owned independent salon group in London

“I OPENED MY FIRST SALON IN THE MIDDLE OF A RECESSION AND OTHER INDUSTRY LEADERS SAID I WOULD BE LUCKY TO LAST THREE MONTHS. I KNEW THE TRANSFORMATIVE EFFECT COLOUR HAD AND I WAS DETERMINED TO BUILD A SALON RENOWNED FOR ITS EXPERTISE – AND I THINK I’VE DONE JUST THAT.”

DON'T MISS: ENTRY DEADLINE FOR #BHA23

BHA23 for all the categories and to start your winning entry.

Entries for the British Hairdressing Awards 2023, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, close on Friday 30 June at 5pm so now is the time to get your entries in. HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards are recognised globally as the ultimate accolade in hairdressing, and since their launch, the awards have awarded the most credible names in the hairdressing industry as both finalists and winners. Head to bha.evessiocloud.com/

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L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY 2023 GRAND FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

L’Oréal Professional Paris has announced the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Finalists and Salons that have made it through to the Grand Final on Monday 10 July at Battersea Evolution, London. The competition invited entrants across all categories to create a colour look on any model and for the first time in the competitions history the new L’Oréal Colour Trophy Moving Image Award category was also open to entrants working in a salon, or as an independent stylist. Head to www.hji.co.uk to see the full list.

£5.1 Billion THAT’S HOW MUCH THE HAIR AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTED TO THE UK ECONOMY IN 2022, ACCORDING TO THE VALUE OF BEAUTY REPORT, CREATED BY OXFORD ECONOMICS FOR THE BRITISH BEAUTY COUNCIL.

Denman Sponsors BarbersRide, Raising Funds for Make-A-Wish

Denman Professional has become one of the official sponsors of BarbersRide 2023. Each year BarbersRide organises a group motorcycle tour on a planned route to fundraise, and this year their charity of choice is the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Their planned route will take them around the coast of Ireland from 5 to 10 August. The ‘Make-a-Wish’ Foundation has a special place in the heart of Denman Chairman John Rainey MBE who sponsored a child through the Make-a-Wish Foundation in 2000. Denman will be providing VIP tool kits for the riders and brushes for all the goody bags for all barbershops at each stage of the ride.

Leeds Hairdresser Receives Royal Recognition for Services to Charity

Award-winning Leeds hairdresser, Jeremy Farber, has received royal recognition for his services to charity at Buckingham Palace. Jeremy, who is the Founder and Owner of Headfirst hair salon in Alwoodley, North Leeds, has raised over £30,000 for various charities over the last decade. In recognition of his dedication, he was invited by the King to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace. Jeremy said: “I’m absolutely honoured and privileged to have been recognised for my contributions to charity through creative fundraising events. It’s not every day you’re invited to meet with royalty in recognition of your work, and the fact that the garden party took place just days after the King’s Coronation made it extra special.”

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How to Avoid Rising Colour Costs

Experimenting with new colour formulations as the seasons change, can lead to stylists over-mixing, driving up costs for clients or salons, warns Vish. However, the colour tech expert can help salons avoid any spikes in colour waste, leaving teams free to be creative and keep clients excited.

Vish Waste Warrior Lucy Bone explains: “Using Vish means it’s easy for me to reformulate my colours for the summer months.” Based at Jodie Young Colour Bar & Salon in Newquay, Lucy averages waste costs of £0.24 per service – afraction of the industry average of £1.19.

The team at Lisa Hauck Salon in London, which won second place in the Salon Waste Warrior category, have kept their average down to £0.39 per service by mixing up a minimum quantity when introducing a new formula. “Before Vish we would mix up the same amount even when we knew you only needed 25% more,” says Lisa. “Now we mix up a minimum when we have a new formula, as Vish recalculates to replicate in any quantity required.”