2 mins
WELCOME
HAIR: MARK LEESON AND JOSEPH I’ANSON FOR REVLON PROFESSIONAL
MAKE-UP: LAUREN MATHIS
STYLING: R&M
PHOTOGRAPHY: RICHARD MILES
This issue is dedicated to celebrating your successes. With the economic crisis still hitting the industry hard, now more than ever it’s vital that we take a step back from the everyday and celebrate our successes, lest they get overlooked. In this issue of HJ we acknowledge the hard work that goes into making this industry thrive, starting off with our very own British Hairdressing Business Awards. From Assistant of the Year to Business Director of the Year, and all the categories in between, we shine a light on the fabulous faces that took their businesses to new heights in 2023. See all the winners from page 54 onwards.
It seems like everyone is talking about ChatGPT right now, so we thought it was high time we joined in the conversation too. On page 50 we delve into the benefits AI has to offer your business and explain how it can be combined with salon software to create a recipe for business success. Elsewhere on page 37 we provide you with a glossary to help you cut through any confusing salon software terminology and, if you’re still not sure where to get started, our handy software guide on page 45 provides a concise rundown of all of the big names in hairdressing tech that can help boost business.
Speaking of finances, we also caught up with Coach and Management Trainer Nergish Wadia-Austin to explore how forward-planning could be the key to a successful fourth quarter – it may feel a little early, but action these seven points now and you could set yourself up for a thriving and purposeful latter part of the year.
In fact, it’s never too early to try and better yourself and your business, something Charlotte Quinn is very familiar with. After taking the bold step to open up her own salon aged just 22, she shares how her success has enabled her to expand into a new space – more on this on page 90. And finally, a reminder that business success can often be found outside of your comfort zone; on page 33 we get to the root of Trichology, discussing the key points of the specialism and when to refer clients. Thinking of training in Trichology? Now could be the right time to take the leap.
No one said the road to success was simple, but the industry shines brightest when it moves with the times and makes space to celebrate the wins.