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CLOUD NINE Earns Menopause-Friendly Certification

CLOUD NINE is the first styling tool brand to join the GenM collective of brands and retailers committed to bringing visibility, choice and trust to people navigating the menopause. CLOUD NINE’s hair straighteners have earned the MTick certification – the universal shopping symbol for menopause-friendly products. Heather Jackson, GenM CEO and Co-Founder commented: “As the first styling tool brand to be MTickcertified, CLOUD NINE is proudly committed to improving support for women navigating menopauserelated hair concerns.”

REF Stockholm Names Head of Creative Education

REF Stockholm has welcomed Scott Thomas as the UK Head of Creative Education. With over 20 years of industry experience, Scott brings expertise and a passion for hair colour to the REF team. In his new role, Scott will lead creative education initiatives that ensure stylists have the tools and knowledge they need to deliver results. Scott’s expertise in on-trend blondes and as a formula specialist have made him a soughtafter educator. Passionate about empowering stylists, Scott focuses on delivering quick, effective colouring techniques that not only elevate skills but also enhance client satisfaction.

HAIRDRESSING INDUSTRY PROTESTS FOR TAX REFORM

The hairdressing sector took to the streets for a day of action on 17 March in central London. The British Hair Consortium urged the whole industry to pull together to show its support for tax reform, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to urgently halve the VAT salons pay on labour costs to 10% to help them overcome the crisis. It is hoped that the ‘Save Our Salons’ rally will grab the attention of the media and Government. A recent report commissioned by the British Hair Consortium and carried out by CBI Economics, highlighted that an unbalanced tax system is harmful to the hair and beauty industry showing that unless things change, there will be no new apprenticeships by 2027 and a 93% fall in employment by 2030. Head to hji.co.uk for the latest updates from the campaign.

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THAT’S THE NUMBER OF TIMES THAT EASYDRY HAS WON THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY AWARDS AT THE GREEN AWARDS, HIGHLIGHTING THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPING SINGLE-USE, BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSTABLE TOWELS.

The SNAP! Awards Are Open for Entry

HJ is proud to announce that its SNAP! Awards are open for entry. The digital only competition allows all hairdressers of any skill level across the world to submit just ONE image of their best work. Simply take a picture on your phone and upload via our online entry form. There are six SNAP! categories to choose from and the winners will be announced live at Salon International on Monday 13 October. Each winner will receive a trophy, be featured in Hairdressers Journal International, have the opportunity to work on the HJ Academy Stage at Salon International 2026 and will receive a complimentary ticket to the British Hairdressing Awards 2025. Head to hji.co.uk and send us your SNAP!

TRACEY HUGHES JOINS DERMAPENWORLD AS GLOBAL GM HAIRCARE

DermanpenWorld has announced Tracey Hughes as the General Manager for its Global Haircare Division leading the EXO-GROW Brand. Under Tracey’s leadership, the brand will launch Dp Dermaceuticals EXO-GROW Collection, a range designed to revolutionise scalp health. Tracey brings decades of expertise in hairdressing, business strategy, education, and brand leadership. “Tracey’s leadership, innovation and deep industry insight make her the perfect choice to spearhead our expansion into haircare,” said CEO, Stene Marshall, DermapenWorld. The appointment signals a new era for DermapenWorld as it leverages cutting-edge microneedling science to address hair loss and scalp rejuvenation with the EXO-GROW Collection.

Young Artistic Team 2025 Revealed

Schwarzkopf Professional has revealed its Young Artistic Team (YAT) for 2025. The team will be mentored by UK Ambassador, Suzie McGill, where they will develop their skills and gain invaluable industry experience. After a thorough judging process that assessed technical ability, presentation skills, and enthusiasm for the year ahead, the final six members of the 2025 Young Artistic Team were selected. “This initiative has a very special place in my heart as I have been involved with it since the very beginning, and I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s team grow and develop in both their techniques and their careers!” said Catherine Adams, Schwarzkopf Professional Education Manager and Young Artistic Team Leader. Head to hji.co.uk to meet the team.

“SURROUND YOURSELF WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS AND YOU WILL FLY CREATIVELY. ID ARTIST 2025 IS FULL OF AMAZING TALENT ALREADY – IT’S GOING TO BE EXCITING TO WATCH THESE DEDICATED ARTISTS OF THE INDUSTRY GROW.”

HOB ACADEMY'S EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCY

HOB Academy has taken up an exclusive 12-month residency at the Wella World Studio in Central London. Led by International Creative Director Akin Konizi, the Artistic Team of the Year and education team will be based at Wella’s London studio on The Strand, where they will educate both UK and international students. Akin Konizi says: “We are very excited about working at the Wella World Studio. Education is at the heart of everything we do, and HOB Academy X Wella Professionals gives us the opportunity to take this to another level, open accessibility to even more stylists and technicians, and help us raise standards in hairdressing education. Our 12-month residency is just the beginning of a new phase of innovation and creativity from the HOB team.”

GLOWWA x Errol Douglas MBE

GLOWWA, a nutraceutical brand providing the hairdressing industry with hair food supplements and nutrition education for hair health, has announced a partnership with Errol Douglas MBE. This collaboration will position Errol as GLOWWA’s Global Brand Partner. Founder Suzanne Cooper shared: “Aligning with Errol Douglas MBE allows us to take the GLOWWA brand one step further with someone with expertise and passion for healthy hair that aligns perfectly with our vision, making this a meaningful partnership… Working with someone of his stature further solidifies GLOWWA’s position as a trusted leader in the professional hair care and wellness space.”

Sponsored Brand News

evo x plastic bank

evo is proud to partner with Plastic Bank to help prevent plastic from polluting the environment while improving the lives of the people who collect it. For every evo retail bottle sold, the same amount of plastic is collected from the environment. Collection members exchange plastic at their local branch to secure income and life-improving benefits like health, work and life insurance, school supplies, meal vouchers and more.

While evo has long been committed to people-first and planet-first initiatives separately, Plastic Bank is an organisation equally dedicated to both. So far, evo has prevented more than five million bottles from entering the environment while improving the lives of more than 740 people across Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt and the Philippines.

“At evo, we want to help create change for the better and that’s why we are excited to partner with plastic bank to help reduce our plastic footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future for all,” states Keira Parry, evo global head of brand & marketing.

More info: https://www.evohair.com/evo-hair-evo-pro/about-us/plastic-bank