The VAULT

Trend Alert: FRENCH BALAYAGE PEEKABOO
Get ready for the summer with this new twist on French Balayage

WELCOME
Letter from the editor

NEWS
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HJ digital
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HJ insider
This month we ask if you have a dedicated photo spot in your salon and if you have someone to talk to about your mental health

HJ Reports: ASP Hair Carnival Extravaganza
Over 500 guests from around the world celebrated 30 years of ASP in Marbella, Spain with a two-day hair carnival

CONTENT IS KING
Harness the power of AI with Vagaro’s MySite blogging – it will boost traffic, authority, and result in more bums on seats!

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE TRENDVISION!
Hear from last year’s winners, see their winning looks, get inspired and look ahead to this year’s Wella TrendVision Award

#TVA2025 FACT FILE
Below are the dates, times and key info you’ll need to enter TrendVision Award 2025

Future FOCUS
A new survey gives an insight into what the future of hairdressing looks like and what the new talent coming through really wants

"Are You Still Taking on Apprentices?"
Three salons share how they are finding ways to support the next generation

HJ VOICENOTES
We discuss the language of hair texture with Jessica Parrish, Chief Curl Officer at Shedid and Parrish

Colour NOTES
Michela Bazzoli and Charley Henerey from TONI&GUY, British Colour Technicians of the Year 2024, share their favourite creations

COS’ LETTER
An open letter to the hairdressing industry from Cos Sakkas, British Hairdresser of the Year

THE BUSINESS OF HAIRDRESSING
Cos caught up with Tori Markham, Salon Manager at TONI&GUY Covent Garden, and Carl McCaffery, Managing Director of the TONI&GUY Canary Wharf salon, to talk about the business side of hairdressing

COS SAKKAS INTERVIEWS: Andrew Collinge
A new series sees British Hairdresser of the Year, Cos Sakkas, chatting with past British Hairdresser of the Year alumni

WHAT MAKES THE CUT?
Craftmanship is key when choosing the right scissors for you, here we explore the industry’s finest on the market right now

MATAKKI SCISSORS
Announce Hairdressing Standards Lead Andrew Barton

SELFIE STYLE
From the latest interior trends to dedicated content spaces, here’s how to create an Insta-worthy interior…

We Need to Talk
Regardless of your role in the industry, it’s no secret that we all face challenges that can affect our mental health – but how can they be addressed?

ICONIC EVOLUTION
Introducing a fresh take on timeless classic references, this collection captures the very essence of innovation and individuality

BORN in BRITAIN
For three decades ASP Expert Haircare has had professional hairdressing at its core

The VAULT
A treasure chest of magical hair

SELF-EMPLOYED SOFTWARE
Salons with self-employed staff, meet the software that’ll save you time, money – and a bit of your sanity!

ECLIPSE
THE UNSEEN IMAGES

STEP INTO THE NEW CODE OF COLOUR
KEVIN.MURPHY+CODE is here – the smart permanent hair colour powered by skincare technology, marking a new era of high performing, modern colour

I-CONIC
Timeless precision meets modern individuality

#trending
Products

DIAMOND in the rough
Jen Gaia discusses taking on a space that no one else could see the potential in

adventures of a Go GETTER
Pete Burkill has travelled the world, is the go-to hairdresser for A-list celebrities and has appeared on TV numerous times. Here, he shares his journey

BEHIND THE LENS Kalopsia
Efi Davies shares the story behind her award-winning collection, Kalopsia