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TIKTOK TRENDING!

Last month, HJ got up to a whole host of fun and exciting things! We shared industry events, yearly roundups and festive fun! What to expect this month? New collections, new trends, and lots more. Click the QR code and follow us @hairdressersjournal

HJ’S HOTTEST HIT

DECEMBER’S TOP ONLINE STORY IS…

THE WINNERS OF THE BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS 2025, SPONSORED BY SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL ARE HERE!

On Monday 24 November 2025, the winners of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional were crowned at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London in a glittering ceremony. Head to page 24 to see the winners!

*At time of press

DON’T MISS OUT!

Salon Supplies are running a Matrix Colour Tube deal this month! Buy 8 and get 1 free, or buy 12 and get 2 free, on any mix of Matrix SoColor, Super Sync and Tonal Control. Simply head to the shop tab on HJ’s website to shop at Salon Supplies

HAIR & THERE

Last month, HJ got up to loads of festivities in the lead up to Christmas! We went to the Fellowship Luncheon and Awards at The Londoner Hotel. We dropped in to Aveda in Covent Garden for a hair transformation from Antoinette Beenders, had an exclusive manicure experience at Soho Works with Andreia Professional, and joined Schwarzopf Professional for an afternoon of festivities, where we saw a special screening of The Holiday and celebrated the incredible work of the Shaping Futures charity which inspired the brand’s limited edition Christmas gifts. We said farewell to HJ’s Executive Director, Jayne Lewis-Orr, with a party in Leicester Square, and of course we let our hair down at our office Christmas party in Balham! Don’t forget to head to our TikTok and Instagram to take a look at all the footage!

This month HJ asked you...

WILL YOU BE HIRING APPRENTICES IN 2026?

In light of the recent Autumn Budget and the increase to minimum wage, many salons will be facing higher costs. We wanted to know if our Instagram followers are planning on hiring apprentices in 2026…

VIVIENNE MACKINDER

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 and more. We’re always on the lookout for new collections so make sure to drop us a message if you want to see your collection 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 curly updo by Michelle Sultan. This stunning look was captured in 2020 by photographer Richard Miles. Don’t forget you can see the whole collection and more here: hji.co.uk/gallery/explore

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