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INSIDER
This month we ask if you’re retailing for Christmas, and if you know the difference between a coworking space and renting a chair

“How do you handle client complaints on social media?„
Three stylists share how they interact with their customers online

HJ VOICENOTES
Samantha Cusick discusses pre-emptive diversification and business pivots

REGISTERING FOR VAT
We spoke to financial experts to understand the steps to take once you hit the VAT threshold and the recently announced changes

HARD WORK PAYS OFF
There are no shortcuts to success, and working harder than everyone else around you has been Jason Yates’ mantra from the start of his career as a Youth Training Scheme apprentice at the John English salon group in Stokeon-Trent. He is now President of John Paul Mitchell Systems and HJ’s Jayne Lewis-Orr caught up with him in Frankfurt

SECRETS TO SUCCESS
Haringtons are celebrating 40 years in business, here are their top tips for longevity

The difference is clear MIST VS. STEAM
TRANSFORM HAIR & SCALP HEALTH & BOOST COLOUR WITH TAKARA BELMONT’S SPA MIST II

THE BEST GIFTS…
… come in ghd-shaped packages. Fill your retail shelves with these tempting gifts and make your clients' Christmas dreams come true

COLOUR NOTES
Jack Howard talks about the cycle of trends and how to stay relevant

A STYLIST’S BFF
During the festive season, you need tools you can rely on

WHAT A CLIENT WANTS
Thinking of expanding your retail offering for the festive season? Use our handy quiz to help your clients find the perfect gift

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Get ready to deck the halls with this guide to selling at Christmas

CHANGING ROOMS
The places and spaces that freelancers are working in is fast-changing to offer more flex, more community and more creative opportunities

WINNING LOOKS
We grabbed the winners on the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2024 shoot to quiz them about their experience of winning and what it felt like to see their looks behind the lens

SHOW YOUR ID
The essentials to know about the L’Oréal ID Artist programme. Have you got what it takes?

THE PLANET POSITIVE BEAUTY GUIDE
Beauty Guide

THE STAGE TIMETABLES
DON’T GET FOMO, SET REMINDERS NOW FOR THE ACTS YOU WANT TO SEE ACROSS ALL FOUR STAGES. THE FOLLOWING PAGES COVER ALL THE FREE STAGES AT #SALON24

MODERN BARBER STAGE
SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER MONDAY 14

HJ ACADEMY STAGE
SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER HJ POD 1 HJ POD

BUSINESS LIVE
LED BY A RANGE OF INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS AND EXPERTS THESE INSPIRING SESSIONS WILL HELP UPSKILL YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS

MASTERS OF THE CRAFT
ALL FIVE SALON MASTERCLASSES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER IN THE PLATINUM SUITE

ARE YOU RUNNING YOUR SALON LIKE A PRO?
Timely’s simple checklist takes you through fives ways you can take the hard work out of managing your salon

A PERFECT #SALON24 DAY
TOO MUCH TO SEE AND DO AT SALON INTERNATIONAL? WE HEAR YOU! THAT’S WHY WE’VE COME UP WITH AN ITINERARY AND SOME SUGGESTIONS OF HOW TO SPEND YOUR TIME AT THE EXHIBITION

SISTINE
Inspired by the spectacular Michelangelo frescoes of the Sistine chapel

Hair.TOXX: the Pioneer of HAIR CRYOTHERAPY
A new premium hair reconstruction treatment for extremely damaged hair. The ‘coolest’ treatment in the haircare regeneration market

ZEN
Inspired by Japanese minimalism, this collection is fresh, contemporary and effortless

SHINE BRIGHT
ASP Expert Haircare brings their latest product innovation, Gloss Shotz and Glaze Shotz

GOTHIC STREET STYLE
A diversity of looks, texture, shape and colours – all with a dark twist

GRUNGE
Inspired by the early 00s alternative scene, but with a 2024 twist

NEW ORGANIC WEARABLE
Ready to wear looks that will appeal to every type of client

The EXOSOME GAME - CHANGER
This new in-salon treatment could change how you treat clients with thinning, weakened hair

RAW
Keep it organic and natural

UNDERBOSS & POWER PLAYERS
Rebellious spirits and the refined beauty

THERE IS NO STYLING WITHOUT PROTECTION
Discover Prodigy Air Styler – good heat for endless styling possibilities without hair damage*

GIRLS ALLOWED
Transforming the traditionally male-dominated skate scene into one that's rebelliously feminine

BLONDE REBELLION
Shatter the norms of blonde hair, inspired by shades from around the world

The SECRET TO SALON SUCCESS
Discover how Beu is revolutionising business for salons with self-employed staff

SPIRIT
Mouth-watering shades range from the softest apricots to the punchiest of peach pops

FRACTURE
Drawing inspiration from the innovative approach of Swiss artist Simon Berger, renowned for his distinctive method of 'incising' images onto glass using a hammer

TRENDING
1. Spectrum One 1. Dream Team Spectrum One

A BLOOMING SUCCESS
Bloom Lifestyle has grown once more – it’s time to check out Bloom Salon Glasgow

ADVENTURES OF A STYLING AMBASSADOR
Chris Long, GB Styling Ambassador for Dyson, talks us through how he journeyed from salon to session, giving his top tips along the way…

LIFE THROUGH A LENS Sam Burnett
Sam is an award-winning hairstylist and the Founder and Creative Director of HARE & BONE, London. He won Newcomer of the Year at #BHA03 aged just 23