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The Justice Haircare Revolution

JUSTICE Haircare was born with a simple goal — to infuse the beauty of nature into everyday life by delivering salon-quality products to everyone and every hair type. Hailing from the sunkissed beach of Cronulla – an indigenous term for ‘place of pink seashells’ – the brand’s deep connection to the environment is ingrained in its DNA. With over 1,000 5-star reviews globally, JUSTICE Haircare is a brand you can trust; loved by thousands worldwide and preferred by over 1,500 stylists, JUSTICE delivers salon-quality results. Join the 60,000-strong online community of haircare enthusiasts and be part of a global movement, with 8,000,000 products sold globally. With 100% recyclable packaging, JUSTICE Haircare embraces clean, conscious beauty with paraben-free formulations crafted in Australia and loved worldwide. The Justice Haircare line has something for everyone, including everyday shampoos and conditioners, anti-dandruff and dry scalp treatments, toning products, nourishing leave-in treatments and a range of hair styling waxes and sprays.

Unleash the beauty within; explore JUSTICE Haircare at trade.justicehair.co.uk

ENTRIES OPEN FOR HJ'S BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS 2024

Entries for HJ's British Hairdressing Awards 2024, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, are now officially open! The British Hairdressing Awards are recognised globally as the ultimate YEARS accolade in hairdressing and this year we’ll be celebrating 40 years since the launch. To be in with the chance of becoming a winner of your region or specialist category, simply scan the QR code, and select the category you wish to enter. Be sure to get your entries submitted before the closing date of Friday 28 June 2024 for your chance to win.

The L’Oréal Pro Winners are Announced

Congratulations to all the L’Oréal Pro Win 2023 competition winners. Judged by Vivienne Johns and Hairdressers Journal International, we loved seeing the creative content in this social media colour competition. But there could only be one overall Grand Prize winner, and we’re pleased to announced that Laszlo Roman (@lazcreates_ ) has won a trip for two to Paris!

82% THAT’S THE NUMBER OF FEMALE CUSTOMERS WHO PRIORITISE SALON HYGIENE, MEANWHILE 60% OF MALE CUSTOMERS WOULD RECONSIDER THEIR CHOICE OF SALON IF HYGIENE STANDARDS FELL SHORT, ACCORDING TO FINDINGS FROM UK SUPPLIER CHRIS & SONS.

Denman’s Big Blow Out Competition launches February 19th 2023

Hairdressing and barbering students across the UK are being invited to participate in a brand-new competition from Denman Professional. College Star – Denman’s Big Blow Out Competition will see one talented student win a personal prize of £1000 plus a hamper of tools worth £200 for their College Hairdressing Department. Denman CEO Kevin McNamee says: “As part of our commitment to the next generation in hairdressing, we wanted to find a way to support colleges and inspire students with an easy to enter online competition that allows them to showcase their very best blow-dry skills.”

WINNERS CELEBRATE AT THE HEADMASTERS AWARDS 2023

In January, the Headmasters salon group celebrated in style revealing its stars of 2023 at a glamorous awards ceremony hosted by comedian and celebrity presenter Iain Stirling. The awards celebrated both creativity and business successes with a total of six image awards and seven business awards. The most anticipated award on the night was the live raffle that stylists have been working towards all year with every colour appointment earning them tickets for the ‘Every Colour Counts’ Award, where one lucky winner had a chance to win £10,000 to spend at Selfridges. To find out all the winners on the night head to hji.co.uk.

Commenting on the sad passing of hairstylist Paul Mitchell's son Angus Mitchell, Sassoon International Creative Director Mark Hayes said:

"ANGUS WAS A CHARMING MAN, TALENTED AND CHARISMATIC, ENDEARING HIMSELF TO EVERYONE HE ENCOUNTERED. I FIRST MET ANGUS WHILE HE WAS STUDYING AT THE SASSOON ACADEMY IN LONDON AND WAS AT ONCE IMPRESSED BY HIS HUMBLE AND GENUINELY LIKEABLE CHARACTER. HE HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM US FAR TOO SOON AND MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AT THIS TIME."

Phorest Marks 20th Year Supporting the Global Hair & Beauty Industry

Phorest ushered in its 20th anniversary at its 8th annual Salon Owners Summit. The event brought together a diverse group of speakers to talk about industry trends, opportunities, and new Phorest technology innovations. Founder, CEO, and host, Ronan Perceval said: “Our mission is to empower and inspire our customers to grow fantastic businesses.” Read all about it in our March issue.

Founder Of Freelance Hairdressers Association Honoured With MBE

Sheila Abrahams, the founder of the Freelance Hairdressers Association (FHA), has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her remarkable contributions to the freelance hairdressing industry. She has played a pivotal role in fostering a sense of community, providing education, and advocating for the rights and interests of freelance hairdressers and commented: “It has been a fantastic journey, and I would like to thank all of those who helped me through the years. I am delighted that professional freelancers are now where they should be – an integral part of our industry.”

Sponsored Brand News

Simplify Salon Payments: Renting chairs or space in your salon? Read on…

Taking payments is complex, especially with the associated tax implications. Slick has launched SlickPay to help simplify things. Rather than separate card machines, or worse still, taking all payments together, SlickPay allows employed staff and sole traders to work side-by-side. Payment is taken via one card machine and then split into different bank accounts according to the portion of the bill for each service provider. With no hidden charges and fees at 1.29%+VAT, SlickPay helps you take control and gives your clients a seamless experience. With SlickPay, owners not only save time on accounting but they also save money. We’ve all accidentally typed £4 when we meant £40 into a keypad – Slick ensures your staff can’t accidentally enter the wrong amount, which means less incorrect transactions, less mistakes and more money in the till. Slick Co-Founder Rob Smith says: “Increasingly HMRC are cracking down on disguised employment which is why we launched Split Payments. It separates employed takings from those of the Sole Traders yet ensures clients get a slick checkout experience.”

Find out more at www.getslick.com/payments