HANDMADE

WELCOME
Letter from the editor

NEWS
Our monthly rundown to keep you updated

DIGITAL
Check out what’s been happening on our website and socials

INSIDER
This month, alongside our regular questions, we take a look at brushes and bonding services…

HJ VOICENOTES
Sally Brooks discusses the ‘forgotten’ generation in our industry

DO YOU HAVE A HEALTHY WORK/LIFE BALANCE?
Do You Have A Healthy Work/Life Balance?

HJ REPORTS: WELLA RED BUSINESS NETWORK LIVE
A look at the speakers that moved us

HJ REPORTS: PHOREST SALON OWNERS SUMMIT
Phorest inspired growth and innovation

HJ REPORTS: DYSON RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CAMPUS
HJ goes behind the scenes at Dyson

COLOUR NOTES
Katie Mulcahy talks all things 90s

THE PERFECT SALON EXPERIENCE: BACKWASH COMFORT
Discover the science behind client comfort at the backwash and how Takara Belmont’s unique gel-filled neck rest alleviates neck and back pain for a more luxurious experience

WORK WONDERS
Introducing Thermal Wonder – a versatile thermal protection system for naturally curly hair

SPOTLIGHT ON: APPRENTICES
We interview the next gen and get their opinions on the industry

DISCOVER THE SECRET
Here’s how NXT Hair Toners can help you create clean, healthy and personalised hair colour

STRONG BOND
Why you should add bond-building services to your salon menu now

THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS
Samantha Cusick’s business model is a blend of community, social media prowess and hair talent, all with a little help from OLAPLEX, the #1 Professional Bond Building Brand 1

TOOL TALK
Time to learn more about your tools

5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
Bold, bright cocktail colours give good vibes

EMOCHIC
Strong attitudes, high-octane emotions and boujee individuality

ECLIPSE
The spotlight is on… rich shades with luxurious reflects

40 YEARS OF FABULOUS
As Mark Leeson celebrates 40 years of hairdressing in 2024, we look back on how he came to create one of the most iconic hair brands both in the UK and on the global stage

THE PERFECT STORM
Amongst the chaos – there is beauty in the eye of the storm

HANDMADE
Celebrating the harmonious unity of artistry and character

ACHROMATOPSIA
Strong, yet soft, where structure meets creativity working with different hair textures

TRENDING
The latest products you should know about

HOME from Home
A look at Adam Reed’s sustainable salon, Arkive

ADVENTURES OF A FREELANCING HERO
The career of Sheila Abrahams MBE

LIFE THROUGH A LENS
Tracey Ann Smith shares her seven favourite images