HJ INSIDER

A LIGHTER TOUCH
HOW YOU CAN HELP CLIENTS EMBRACE THEIR SUMMER COLOUR

IN THE CHAIR WITH... MARK LEESON
We caught up with Mark Leeson to reflect on his remarkable 40-year journey in hairdressing and his partnership with Goldwell

WELCOME
Letter from the Editor

NEWS
Keeping you up to date every month

HJ DIGITAL
What’s been popping off on our socials and website

HJ INSIDER
This month we ask if clients look to you for brush advice and if you incorporate bonding services in your colour appointments

HJ Reports: Wella Business Network Live 2025
Two days of inspirational speakers - from Formula 1 to Netflix with popcorn included - and the opportunity to connect with like-minded people made for a great start to the year

HJ Reports: Phorest Salon Owners Summit
The annual Phorest Salon Owners Summit welcomed guests from across the globe for two days of education and inspiration

HJ Reports: Bright Lights of Madrid
ALFAPARF Milano Professional’s networking event in Madrid last year saw 150 hairdressers from the UK and Ireland travel to the Spanish capital

Should Salons Have A Dress Code?
Three salon owners discuss whether uniforms are a thing of the past

HJ VOICENOTES
Harry Andreou shares the surprising parallels between a career in the police force and hairdressing. Who knew there were so many?!

The Golden Rules to SLAYING SOLO
The trend towards self-employment has resulted in swathes of professionals choosing independence, but before you jump, consider these golden rules of slaying solo

BONDED FOR LIFE
The loyalty you get from offering in-salon bonding treatments to clients is unmatched, here’s why

HJ'S NEW WAVE
Meet Olivia Brady, a Creative Director in South Yorkshire

A BRUSH FOR ALL
Choosing the right brush for every hair type is key to achieving the perfect finish – here’s what top stylists recommend for different textures and needs

SKIN-TECH
Discover a new era of colour performance with KEVIN.MURPHY plus, how to lighten up for summer & the SS25 trends to know

LIGHTEN UP
Lighter nights and longer days (finally!) means it's time to prepare to lighten your clients’ locks and keep their hair in optimum health. Here’s how…

UNLOCK THE POWER OF NXT
Elevate your salon’s lightening game with NXT’s professional lightening range

THE COLOUR TRENDS AND TECHNIQUES THAT WILL DEFINE 2025
Is your goal for 2025 to boost colour bookings? Then these trends will help you do just that

COLOUR NOTES
Coia Dahill, aka Coia Styles, shares her love for lived-in blondes and discusses the battle of finding time to try new techniques

A WHITE STORY
Other-worldly hair that is intricate, precise and refined

ICON
A masterclass in beautiful, infused colour – from block colours to multi-dimensional tones

GENESIS
Fusing a minimalist aesthetic with intricate details

BLANC
Simply does it

MOMENT
Sometimes uncomplicated is beautiful

#trending
The latest products on the market

A CULT CLASSIC
Brett MacDonald shares his journey to creating a salon that’s as much about atmosphere and connections as it is about incredible hair

ADVENTURES OF A CURIOUS CREATIVE
Hairdresser, photographer, global ambassador… We speak to Desmond Murray about his journey in the industry, the importance of staying relevant, and his life mantras

LIFE THROUGH A LENS
David Corbett