NEWS

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR #BHA23 AWARDS

HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional are recognised globally as the ultimate accolade, and since their launch 39 years ago, the awards have recognised the most credible names in the industry as both finalists and winners. We can now reveal the 2023 finalists, alongside the British Hairdresser of the Year and Session Hairdressers of the Year nominees on hji.co.uk – and don’t miss out on the British Hairdressing Awards Gallery at this year’s Salon International. Head to bha.evessiocloud.com/BHA23or call 020 3841 7365 to book your #BHA23 tickets now.

Championing the Next Wave of Talent!

Celebrating its fifth year, the Concept Hair Learner of the Year competition shines a spotlight on the UK’s most promising hairdressing and barbering students. Round One invites participants to showcase their talent through photographic entries, judged by top industry experts.

The top six from each category will then advance to a live final at Telford College on 21 March 2024. Zoë Tanner, Managing Director at Concept Hair, comments, “It's a national platform for aspiring next generation talent to shine.

Let's celebrate the future stars of our industry together!” The deadline for entries is 30 November 2023.

To find out more or to enter your learner into the competition, head to concepthairmag.co.uk/learner-of-the-year

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Trevor Sorbie MBE Appointed Worldwide Honorary Patron Of The Alternative Hair Show

Trevor Sorbie MBE has been appointed Worldwide Honorary patron of the Alternative Hair Show by its founder, Tony Rizzo. Now in its 41st year, the charitable event has raised over £14.5 million for blood cancer charities both in the UK and overseas. Tony comments: “Vidal Sassoon was our first Worldwide Honorary Patron and there was nobody else in our, or Vidal's view who would be more fitting to take over this title. Trevor is an icon, and we all look up to his achievements. It’s a great honour to have someone of his stature on board.”

Sponsored Brand News

Alterego Raise Money for Cancer Research

The Veronesi Foundation and Alterego have joined hands in a partnership that blends beauty with compassion. Their collaboration aims to make a significant impact in the fight against breast cancer. Through this partnership, a portion of the proceeds from each sale of the Urban Proof Nourishing Hand Cream, elegantly adorned in pink-themed packaging, will go towards breast cancer research.

The Veronesi Foundation, renowned for its pioneering work in cancer research, and Alterego, a brand recognised for its quality haircare products, have combined their expertise and influence for a noble cause. By infusing the sale of the Urban Proof Nourishing Hand Cream with the spirit of support, they are creating an opportunity for clients to contribute to breast cancer research. Not only does this partnership offer a chance to enhance their skincare routine, but it also underscores the power of collaboration between the corporate and non-profit sectors. It shows how businesses can leverage their resources to drive positive change. In choosing the Urban Proof Nourishing Hand Cream, you can allow your clients to not only indulge in self-care, but also become advocates for advancing breast cancer research. RRP £9.99

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ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCES BEN BROWN AS DIGITAL BRAND AMBASSADOR UKI

ALFAPARF Milano Professional has announced global cutting educator, Ben Brown, as Digital Brand Ambassador UKI. Ben, owner of Bbeducation, has over 20 years’ experience in education, is the author of the Bb’Bible and has amassed over 300k followers on Instagram. “It’s an honour to welcome Ben to the ALFAPARF Milano Professional family,” says David Donnellan on behalf of ALFAPARF Milano Professional. “We have been lucky enough to work with him in the past and have been impressed with his pragmatic approach to education and how he takes away the fear factor of precision cutting. We can’t wait to create something dynamic together as we work on growing awareness of this incredible brand especially in the UK market.”

Denman Donates Tools To Support Vulnerable Children In Ethiopia

Denman has provided tools and brushes to help vulnerable and poverty-stricken children in Ethiopia through the charity, Hope365, and will be offering ongoing gifts as and when required. Hope365 is a charity which rescues and empowers vulnerable boys and girls living on the street in the large town of Shashemene, Ethiopia. Michael Holmes, Chief Executive of Hope365, commented: “These children would never have the opportunity to own their own quality hairbrush and yet they take such pride in how they present themselves. We are very grateful for all the various brushes and combs that Denman has donated to the children in Ethiopia.”

KEUNE ACHIEVES B CORP CERTIFICATION

Family-owned professional haircare brand Keune has achieved B Corp Certification. B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. In the certification process, Keune’s impact on employees, governance, customers, community, and the environment was assessed with great results. Darren Potter, Country Director for the UK, comments: "I am proud to announce that we have achieved, what I believe to be, the most critical value. We are officially recognised as meeting the highest sustainable, social and environmental performance standards, transparency and accountability. This is a very proud moment for me and the Keune family worldwide, as we are the only professional haircare brand that is 100% loyal to the professional hairdresser, and now we are B Corp certified."

Sponsored Brand News

The All-New Vish Colour Bar Update

Five years of research involving thousands of stylists has steered a complete update of the ground-breaking colour technology. Rich with enhanced features and fully loaded with colour profit potential, the new Vish is now live on iTunes and, for the first time, Google Play stores.

“Inserting technology into the stylist workflow has not only been successful for hundreds of salons across the globe, but it’s generated millions in new revenue for the industry, allowing salons to reinvest in their business, their staff, and their future,” says Tom Bentley-Taylor, Managing Director EMEA of Vish. “The Vish these salons know and love has recently gotten a facelift with a focus on making the stylist day-to-day experience seamless and efficient. The new design, based on research and intuitive workflows, makes formula building faster, shaving valuable minutes from every consultation and service.”

The upgrade includes the new Plan Ahead™ function, that allows stylists to check the day’s upcoming appointments on their phone and update colour formulas beforehand. It also means they can confidently ask their assistant to log in to Vish at the colour bar and mix the formula, knowing it’s already loaded precisely as they prescribed.

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GET YOUR ENTRIES IN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE #BHABURSARY

The Hairdressers Journal International and Schwarzkopf Professional #BHABursary is open for entries, giving you the opportunity to enter a Regional or Newcomer category at the 2024 British Hairdressing Awards. The winning entry will not only win a shoot, but also two tickets to this year’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, which will be held on Monday 27 November at the Grosvenor House Hotel, a JW Marriott hotel, in Park Lane, London. To enter, all you need to do is take a video of yourself in front of our #BHABursary media wall at Salon International, upload this and an image from your phone of a cut or style you have created by Friday 20 October 2023.

WELOVE, the Habia-endorsed education collective from Rae Palmer, has announced a collaboration with the The Hair and Barber Council to help raise standards in the industry. Rae commented:

“WE KNOW THAT COLLABORATION IS THE WAY FORWARD FOR OUR INDUSTRY, AND WELOVE BELIEVES IN THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE HAIR AND BARBER COUNCIL.”

NHBF RELEASES FIRST EVER REPORT BY ETHNICITY ACROSS THE UK

The NHBF has released its first ever report by ethnicity across the UK. The report marks a significant milestone in the NHBF’s commitment to develop a comprehensive evidence base and understand the trends within the industry better. Richard Lambert, NHBF Chief Executive, commented: “This data is crucial in supporting the organisation’s lobbying of government on behalf of its members, backing up the arguments as much as demonstrating the sector’s value and impact to the economy.” There are numerous businesses catering to specific ethnic communities, but little readily-available data exists to understand their proportion in the market or the distribution of different community groups within the UK. From this analysis, a detailed picture emerged, showcasing the correlation between the density of independent hairdressers and the volume of ethnic group communities.

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Sponsored Brand News

Introducing NXT

NXT describes itself as one of the industry’s best kept secrets. It’s a ‘wholesaler only’ brand that has been formulated to meet the colour standards clients want at a very affordable price point.

NXT is committed to creating colours, tints and accessories that rival the results of the leading colour houses. The range carries over 123 permanent shades and 42 demi-permanent tints that are fully intermixable and the NXT colours are retailed in budget-friendly 100ml tubes, providing 2 xapplications. With product innovation also at the heart of the NXT philosophy, 12 x tantalising new toners have just been launched to help transform hair from bland to beautiful. The toners also care as they colour and are ammonia free – ensuring hair that feels as good as it looks.

With a new rebrand currently underway and a new in-store merchandising system currently being trialed, discover NXT for yourself.

To find your nearest stockist visit: nxthair.co.uk/store-finder