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This month we explore whether your clients come to you for advice on hair loss and whether you’re using software to get ahead with business

THIS MONTH’S HJ INSIDER IS SPONSORED BY VAGARO

HOOKER AND YOUNG

79% OF YOU SAID THAT YOUR SALON APPOINTMENT BUSINESS WAS BETTER OR THE SAME IN JUNE 2025, COMPARED TO JUNE 2024

WHAT WAS THE MOST POPULAR CUTTING SERVICE IN JUNE 2025?

ARE YOU FREELANCE OR EMPLOYED?

MOST POPULAR COLOUR SERVICE IN JUNE 2025?

INDOLA

DOES THE SALON YOU WORK AT HAVE A MIX OF FREELANCE AND EMPLOYED STYLISTS?

DO YOUR CLIENTS ASK YOU FOR ADVICE ON HAIR LOSS?

DO YOU CURRENTLY USE ONLINE SOFTWARE TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS?

JANET MAITLAND

79% OF YOU SAID THAT YOUR SALON APPOINTMENT BUSINESS IN JUNE WAS BETTER OR THE SAME THAN THE PREVIOUS MONTH

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METHODOLOGY: Insider is compiled from a monthly survey of HJ readers. The people who participated represent a cross-section of the industry and were polled regarding their business. The figures given represent the average score for each answer.

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