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HAIR (FOR GHD): DAFYDD THOMAS, AMY SONTAE, GRANT WILLIAMS, TILLY PENN AND RHEANNA WOOD
PHOTOGRAPHY: GIUSEPPE CICALA
Welcome to this issue, where business brilliance, creative courage, and meaningful conversations take centre stage.
We kick off with a timely HJ Debate on partnerships in the salon world, a hot topic as the industry becomes more collaborative and complex – do you separate responsibilities into creative and business, or do the boundaries blur in your salon? In HJ Reports, we bring you the stand-out moments from the L’Oréal Colour Trophy UK and Ireland Grand Finals, a celebration of colour expertise and boundary-pushing artistry.
This month, we’re also privileged to share a deeply moving piece in HJ Voicenotes, where Anna Cofone reflects on the emotional journey of vision loss and how identity and creativity are inextricably linked. It’s a reminder of the power that hairdressers have in shaping our client's confidence. Similarly, in our fashion pages this month we have something a little different. HJ got exclusive access to a shoot, spearheaded by Darrel Starkey and the Pink Ribbon Foundation, and without revealing too much, eight hairdressers were partnered with women undergoing breast cancer treatment – to create beautiful, bespoke wigs. Turn to page 77 to see the results.
If you’re ready to level up your salon's potential, The Power of Numbers and Standout Software are must-reads. From understanding data to choosing the right tech tools, we explore how modern business intelligence is transforming the way we work. Elsewhere, our Hair Loss Special tackles an often-taboo topic with sensitivity and depth, offering both expert insight and practical advice to support your clients with compassion and confidence.
And as always, we’re here to inspire. From striking fashion collections and Emy Roccabella’s Colour Notes to stunning salon interiors and the behind-the-scenes reality of a hairdressing shoot from Rick and Zoe Roberts, this issue is packed with ideas to energise.
Finally, a huge congratulations to the winners of HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards! Your passion, innovation and leadership are lighting the way for the industry. Enjoy the issue – and keep pushing boundaries.
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