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Last month, HJ got up to a whole host of fun and exciting things! We shared all the highlights from London Fashion Week, industry events and #BHA25 judging day! What to expect this month? Salon International fun, stunning collections, and lots more. Click the QR code and follow us @hairdressersjournal

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THE BIXIE IS BACK: THE SHORT HAIR TREND EVERY STYLIST SHOULD KNOW

Sitting between a bob and a pixie, the Bixie is a hybrid style that offers a flattering, fresh update that feels both modern and wearable. Its versatility makes it an instant crowd-pleaser – it’s short enough to feel light and liberating but has enough length to soften features and allow for playful styling.

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HAIR & THERE

Last month, HJ were invited to so many industry events… We headed to the House of Wella to see all the amazing brands up close and personal, plus the relaunched Sebastian Professional. We saw the Hair & Care film screening and attended the Colouraqua launch at Angel Space! Plus, we jetted off to Milan for Goldwell ColorSphere, and Ibiza for milk_shake’s Hairtopia. Meanwhile on home turf, we had the pleasure of attending London Fashion Week (we’re talking Vin+Omi with Cloud Nine and Edeline Lee with Schwarzkopf Professional!), Redken on Stage, Alan Howard’s Quif Competition, and L’Oréal Professionnel Paris’ Colour Congress! And of course, we were on hand for round two of HJ's British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, judging day. Don’t forget to head to our TikTok and Instagram to take a closer look at all the highlights!

This month HJ asked you...

THIS MONTH HJ ASKED YOU…

Is Instagram the most important social platform for your business? As social media is often used as a digital portfolio to attract clients, we wanted to ask our followers if Instagram is the go-to channel for you?

yes 80% 

no 20%

SHAE TSIKNARIS & CHRIS TSIKNARIS

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 yours 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 can’t get enough of this cropped mullet by Richard Ashforth. This edgy look was captured in 2015 by photographer John Rawson. Don’t forget you can see the whole collection and more here: hji.co.uk/gallery/explore

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