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WELCOME
HAIR: TOM WILLS AND MARIE NIEUWOUDT
PHOTOGRAPHY: OLLIE ALI
Call it the summer vibes or the promise of upcoming holidays, but there’s a sense of energy and evolution in the air right now. And the content in this issue reflects just that. This month’s issue has growth: personal, professional, and profitable, at its core.
We kick off strong with one of the industry's most talked-about topics in our HJ Debate – should stylists take clients with them when they leave a salon? It’s a conversation that touches on ethics, loyalty, and the rise of independent stylists, and it’s one we think you’ll have strong opinions on too.
In our HJ Voicenotes column, Elle Foreman shares a powerful perspective on women’s health in the workplace. It's a timely reminder that behind every salon's success story is a team of professionals balancing life, work, and wellbeing – which has so often been sidelined.
On the creative side, we’re diving deep into hair extensions, but not just for the transformation they offer clients. From increasing service revenue to tapping into the booming bridal market, extensions could be your fast-track to new growth. Check out our features on Extending Your Profits and Best Bridal Extensions for insights from leading brands and savvy salon owners. Creativity also takes centre stage this month with our Get the Look focusing on the pixie cut and exploring how modern tools and techniques are breathing new life into this classic cut. Meanwhile, our Fashion pages celebrate this month’s standout looks and styling inspiration from page 37.
As always, we bring you the latest trends, products, and industry interiors, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the newly refurbished Danilo Giangreco London. And don’t miss Behind the Lens, where Jake Unger unpacks the story behind his award-winning collection.
Whether you’re scaling up your business, building your solo career, or simply seeking fresh inspiration, we hope this issue leaves you feeling energised! If you're reading this from the #BHBA25s, best of luck, team HJ hopes you have an amazing night! .
TEAM HJ
Executive Director Jayne Lewis-Orr jayne.l@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 7360
Managing Director Mark Moloney
Editor Charlotte Grant-West charlotte.g@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 7369
Deputy Editor Sian Jones sian.j@thepbgroup.com • 020 7349 4798
Senior Content Writer Chloe Weldon chloe.weldon@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 7362
Content Writer Josie Jackson josie.j@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 7368
Group Sales Director Jackie Brown jackie.b@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 7366
Group Sales Manager Matt Crane matt.c@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 7367
Recruitment and Classified Nur Suleyman nur.s@thepbgroup.com • 020 7349 4796
Senior Events Executive Anna van der Walt anna.v@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 7377
Exhibition & Awards Executive Betlem Martinez betlem.m@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 736
Awards Contributor Angela Jones angela.j@thepbgroup.com • 020 7351 0536
Executive Assistant Katie Matthews katie.m@thepbgroup.com • 020 7349 4792
Head of Global Marketing Chloe Monina chloe.m@thepbgroup.com • 020 7349 4799
Events Marketing Manager Abigail Assinder abigail.a@thepbgroup.com • 020 3841 7370