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Enhance Comfort & Style With The Harp

Styling chairs are key to your salon aesthetic and the financial well-being of your business as they ensure comfort for your clients.

The Harp styling chair is just one model from Takara Belmont’s world-class collection that delivers on all levels. A padded crescent-shaped back and armrest and deep-cushioned seat ensure pure comfort, even for longer haircare services and treatments. Its choice of three 360˚ lockable hydraulic bases height adjust and rotate your client into the perfect position. With chrome accents, an integrated footrest and a wide range of upholstery colours and fabrics, the Harp’s delicate design adapts seamlessly to your interior design and colour scheme.

The Harp effortlessly endures the daily rigours of a busy salon without degrading over time, so it continues to perform and look pristine after many years of constant use. Plus, with Takara Belmont’s 0% zero deposit Finance Lease Scheme, there’s never been a more affordable or tax efficient way to upgrade.

A popular choice for salons that appreciate timeless design, modern functionality and enduring quality, Pippa Logli at Limoz Logli says: “The Harp perfectly captures the essence of mid-century design, while incorporating essential modern comforts crucial to our business.”

Book a showroom appointment to experience the Harp at www.takarahairdressing.co.uk

#BHBA26 ENTRIES CLOSING SOON

Are you ready to be recognised as one of the best in the business? Entries are closing soon for HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 – the biggest celebration for business brilliance in the hairdressing industry. The British Hairdressing Business Awards are set to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever. With 16 categories to enter, HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 has a category for you. The awards will be held on the new date of Monday 2 March 2026 at the Royal Lancaster London. All you need to do is prove your business prowess and you could be joining the list of past winners. Be sure to get your entries submitted before the closing date of Monday 1 December 2025 - head to hji.co.uk to start your entry.

Tickets for Tress Gala are LIVE

Tressly are thrilled to announce that for the first time, tickets for Tress Gala are available to purchase, having previously been an invite-only event. This year Tress Gala will be held on Monday 27 October, 2025 at The Londoner and will include a three-course meal, a £200 luxury goody bag, surprise entertainment and more. Tress Gala is the most prestigious textured hair awards in the UK - an evening dedicated to celebrating artistry, innovation, and impact within the textured hair community, and HJ is proud to media partner with Tress Gala for the third year running. Head to hji.co.uk to find out how to purchase tickets.

45% THAT’S THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS THAT PREFER TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS DIGITALLY WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ACCORDING TO PHOREST’S CONSUMER INSIGHTS REPORT 2025. YOU CAN SEE MORE FINDINGS AT HJI.CO.UK

LAST TICKETS REMAINING FOR #BHA25

HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, are recognised globally as the ultimate accolade, and since their launch over 40 years ago, the awards have recognised the most credible names in the industry as both finalists and winners. Don’t miss out on your chance to be there on the night, and to see who will be crowned British Hairdresser of the Year 2026. Go to hji.co.uk to see this year’s finalists and to book your tickets now.

GLOWWA Takes on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks for Charity

Hair wellness brand GLOWWA has taken on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge – all in aid of Hair Reborn, the charity helping people rebuild confidence after cancer treatment. On Monday 29th September, 100 determined walkers set off from Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 6:45am, aiming to conquer all three peaks within 12 hours. Hair Reborn provides free hair services, wigs, and confidenceboosting support to those recovering from cancer treatment. Suzanne Cooper, GLOWWA Founder, says: “Hair Reborn’s work is so close to our hearts. At GLOWWA, we’re all about helping people feel confident in themselves and Hair Reborn does exactly that for people at a time they need it most. Taking on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks will be a challenge, but it’s nothing compared to the journey so many go through after cancer treatment. We can’t wait to take those steps together for such an important cause.”

ENKI TOWELS ACHIEVES OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION

Enki Towels have officially received the “OK Compost Industrial” (OKI) certification, verifying that their products meet the rigorous conformity requirements for industrial compostability. Enki Towels have been independently validated, demonstrating to the industry that their sustainability claims are credible and their commitment to the planet is genuine Nilofer Aydinli, Director Enki Towels, said: “We are thrilled to have achieved the official OK Compost Industrial certification. From day one, our mission has been to create sustainable, disposable towels for professionals across salons, spas, and barbershops who want to reduce their carbon footprint. This certification validates our ethos and provides assurance to sustainability driven businesses that our towels are not only comfortable and hygienic but also vegan, planet-friendly, and genuinely compostable.”

Sophie Hill has stepped down from her role as Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Headmasters, after seven years at the company.

Sophie commented:

“IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE JOY TO SPEND THE PAST SEVEN YEARS AT HEADMASTERS WORKING WITH SUCH CREATIVE, PASSIONATE, AND TALENTED PEOPLE. AFTER 40 YEARS IN THIS INDUSTRY THAT I LOVE, IT FEELS LIKE THE RIGHT MOMENT TO TAKE A STEP BACK FROM PERMANENT WORK AND ENJOY MORE TIME WITH MY HUSBAND IN HIS RETIREMENT.”

L’Oréal UK & Ireland Joins Fight Against Cyber Crime

L’Oréal UKI has been announced as the first beauty company to become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group – a collaboration between the Home Office, policing, academia and Ambassador partners to strengthen cyber resilience across small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) businesses. Jason O’Hare, Cybersecurity CISO, L’Oréal Northern Europe said: “We are helping our partners protect sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and avoid costly disruptions, whilst contributing to closing the national skills gap in cybersecurity.”

NEW BOOK CALLS TIME ON SECOND RATE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Peter Cross, an expert in customer behaviour and ex Customer Experience Director at John Lewis, has collaborated with Jo Causon, Chief Executive at the Institute of Customer Service, to write Start With the Customer, a must read for service industries like hairdressing. Peter said: “A business may claim to love its customers, but conflicting priorities have made too many businesses less alert to how their customers are responding. Being passionate about data is not the same as being passionate about customers.”