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Create New Shampoo Sensations with Takara Belmont

Takara Belmont’s Yume Series provides the ultimate client experience, combining superior ergonomics and precision engineering to transform everyday backwash services from the ordinary into the extraordinary. As the latest addition to this world-class range, the Yume iXi is no exception, embodying the technical precision of Takara Belmont's Yume Series for more space sensitive salons. Horizontal belts effectively distribute the client’s weight to different parts of the chair at varying angles, while supporting plush seat cushioning beneath provides superior comfort. Coupled with a lumbar cushion, Yume iXi supports the lower back to ensure a comfortable position is maintained at all times, while its foot-pedal operated reclining motion allows backwash technicians to gently recline clients into a semi-flat position. “Yume iXi is ideal for salons that want to upscale backwash services even when they’re limited for space,” says Takara Belmont’s National Sales Manager, Katie Fielder. “Its contemporary design harnesses features that are the hallmark of our globally renowned Yume Series.”

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#BHBA24 DEADLINE IS NEAR

It’s your last chance to make your mark and enter the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2024. Whether you are Director of a salon chain, Manager of an independent salon, or just starting out in your career in hairdressing, HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2024 has a category for you – and entries are open until Friday 5 April 2024. To be in with a chance of joining a list of prestigious past winners simply head to bhba.evessiocloud.com

Industry Unites to Cut VAT

At the time of press, salon owners are uniting in a campaign that calls on the Government for an immediate cut in VAT to 10% in the Spring Budget. A recent survey by the Salon Employers Association recently found that nearly 1 in 5 salon owners have admitted being close to a mental and emotional breakdown; co-founder and owner of The Chapel Salon in Tunbridge Wells, Toby Dicker commented: "Of all of the personal bankruptcies in the UK, 24% are attributed to our sector - this is the pressure we're under." Caroline Larissey, Chief Executive of the NHBF also shared: “The presence of the cliff edge within the current VAT regime incentivises businesses to remain below the threshold, forgo much needed growth and produce a lower tax yield for HM Treasury.”

61% THAT’S THE NUMBER OF WOMEN WHO FEEL EMPOWERED WHEN THEIR HAIR IS LOOKING GREAT, ACCORDING TO A POLL BY OGX.

Avlon Launches 2024 Education Programme

To celebrate 40 years in business Avlon is expanding its education offering in 2024 by opening its textured hair courses and colour workshops to all hair professionals, not just Avlon associated salons. The new, dynamic education programme is crafted to elevate a stylist’s skill set and enhance salon businesses through diverse formats including, in-person workshops, inspirational events, creative networking, and online learning platforms to ensure flexibility and convenience. Jacqui McIntosh, Avlon’s European Education Director, says: “Avlon is at the forefront of education and inspiration and this year we are empowering stylists to enhance their skills and confidence in working with all hair textures.”

RUSSELL EATON ANNOUNCE NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Russell Eaton’s Daniel Couch has been promoted from Head of Colour to Artistic Director. Director, Robert Eaton commented: “Daniel will work closely with myself and my dad Russell to further strengthen our brand and its relationships whilst working in the salon to promote creativity and education among our team.” Daniel’s new role as Artistic Director of Russell Eaton will see him working on the creative direction of the brand, working with its stylists to ensure consistency and develop their skill sets, ensuring the team are fully trained in the latest techniques and equipped to tackle trends.

Commenting on the recent announcement that the Department for Education will not be rolling out the Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy T Level, Alan Woods OBE, Chief Executive of VTCT said:

“VTCT’S CORE PURPOSE HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO SUPPORT LEARNERS TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION GIVING A DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT TO A JOB. WE BELIEVE THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO ACHIEVE THIS IS BY LISTENING TO THE VOICES OF OUR INDUSTRIES AND ACTIVELY IMPLEMENTING THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS.”

Sebastian Professional Announces 2024 CULT Team

Six hairdressers have been crowned as the new Sebastian 2024 CULT Team. The team will be mentored by Dom Capel and Angelo Vallillo throughout a 12-month programme which will include opportunities to represent Sebastian live on stage and spend time with some of its leading artists and mentors. To find out who makes up the 2024 CULT Team head to hji.co.uk

OSMO Announces Terry Longden as Technical Educator

OSMO has announced Terry Longden as their new Technical Educator. Terry is an experienced and qualified hair colourist with outstanding educational and creative skills. “I can appreciate the hard work and commitment the OSMO team dedicate to our craft and love how close they collaborate with hairdressers, too. It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to share my extensive hair colouring, styling, and education knowledge with the team and customers,” commented Terry.

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Latest Research Reveals £5.5 million Boost for Salons

Salons using Vish Colour Management Software banked an extra £5.5 million globally in 2023, according to data published recently by Vish. Those benefitting include Nottingham-based Tuckwell & Co with a £22,300 hike in revenue from additional colour charges, The Bank Hairdressing in Brigg, Lincs, where the average colour use has dropped by 16% and SJ Forbes in Egham, Surrey, where the average cost per colour application is down by 22%. More than four million services were delivered using Vish technology during 2023, with the data from these services delivering unprecedented oversight to stylists and owners into their colour usage, costs and profits. Collated and published as a free downloadable ebook, Double Your Colour Profits in 2024: 3 Rules of Colour Management gives insight into the whole industry’s use of colour and how salons can boost revenue and profit. “The average salon is able to increase profits by more than £10,000 by switching to Vish,” says Tom Bentley-Taylor, Managing Director of Vish UK. “We hope by publishing these results we can help the industry drive higher sales and lower costs.”

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