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HAIR: L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY 2025 AWARD WINNERS
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October is always one of the busiest and most exciting months in the hairdressing calendar, and with Salon International at the heart of this issue, we’re shining a spotlight on the global exhibition that brings our industry together. From the HJ and Colour Stages to the Modern Barber, Academy, and all-new Textured Hair Stages (plus Business Live seminars and five inspiring masterclasses) this year’s line-up promises to be bigger, bolder and more dynamic than ever.
Elsewhere in the issue, HJ Reports takes you inside Aveda Congress in Minneapolis, US, showcasing the brand’s creative energy, while closer to home our feature on the L’Oréal Colour Trophy shoot captures the artistry, teamwork and vision behind one of the industry’s most iconic competitions. Check out their looks on this month’s stunning cover.
With the festive season approaching, our Christmas Gift Guide edit is filled with ideas to help you delight clients and boost retail opportunities. We also explore the realities of freelance life in our feature The Freelance Support Network, on page 30, offering insight into the highs and challenges of working independently in today’s market.
In this month’s HJ Debate, salon owners share their thoughts on the ever-relevant topic of investing in staff development, and in our HJ Voicenotes column Nicola Wood shares her personal and powerful journey on women with hair loss.
Fashion inspiration runs throughout the issue, with collections from some of the industry’s most exciting names including Adam Reed, Marc Antoni, Casey Coleman, Grace Dalgleish, Tyler Johnston, Elle Foreman, Sarah McCulloch, Fergal Doyle, Tint Leeds and Dean Lawton Taylor. Whether it is bold colour, intricate texture or cutting-edge styling, these collections set the tone for the season ahead.
October is about connection, creativity, and celebration. Whether you are heading to Salon International, planning your Christmas calendar or simply looking for fresh ideas to spark inspiration, this issue is designed to support and energise you.
See you on the #Salon25 floor.
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Contributors Keysha Davis and Lollie Hancock