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TIKTOK TRENDING!

Last month, HJ got up to a whole host of fun and exciting things! We had Cos Sakkas as guest editor, the latest product launches and stunning collections! What to expect this month? Industry events, Throwback Thursday’s and lots more. Click the QR code and follow us @hairdressersjournal

HJ’S HOTTEST HIT

MAY’S TOP ONLINE STORY IS…

BRITISH HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS AWARDS 2025 FINALISTS REVEALED

We are so excited to announce HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards finalists for 2025. We will be congratulating all the finalists on Monday 7 July 2025 at the brand-new venue, Royal Lancaster London. We can’t wait to see you all there! And a huge HJ congratulations to all this year’s finalists.

*At time of press

DON’T MISS OUT!

Salon Supplies are running a ‘Buy 2, Get 10% off, Buy 4 get 20% off’ on L’Oréal Professionnel Blond Studio Lightener! Simply head to the shop tab on HJ’s website to shop at Salon Supplies.

HAIR & THERE

Last month, HJ were invited to lots of industry events we just couldn’t miss! We headed to a ‘For Every You’ lunch to celebrate the launch of HAIR with Nick Irwin and Schwarzkopf Professional. We joined Danilo Giangreco for his salon relaunch, spent the morning at Chop Chop London’s new Camden salon, and were treated to a blonde refresh from Glam Hair! Plus, we jetted to Malta with Wella Professionals for Wella Destination! Don’t forget to head to our TikTok and Instagram to take a look at all the highlights!

This month HJ asked you...

DO YOU GET COLOUR INSPIRATION FROM AI?

Following the rise of Artificial Intelligence, we wanted to know if you get some of your colour inspiration from AI…

yes 18%

no 82%

EMMA MULVIHILL

HJ Collection of the Week

Each week, we feature an exclusive new collection on our online gallery. From stunning editorial looks and jaw dropping commercial styles to creative cuts, colours, and creations. Head over to hji.co.uk/gallery every Friday for your weekly dose of inspiration, plus more. We’re always on the lookout for new collections so make sure to drop us a message if you want to see your collection featured across HJ’s website and social channels!

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Each issue, we dig through our exclusive online gallery and pick out a style we love! This month, we are obsessed with these voluminous blonde curls by Melenie Tudor. This short style was captured in 2008 by photographer John Rawson. Don’t forget you can see the whole collection and more here: hji.co.uk/gallery/explore

We’ve recently started taking a look back through our HJ print archives, so be sure to tune in to our Instagram @hairdressersjournal, to see what Team HJ bring to Throwback Thursday!

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