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HJ INSIDER
This month we asked how big of an influence the catwalks have on your service menu and what business models you think are the most resilient

Conscientious Colour
Colour needn’t be so complicated. Forget managing multiple variations of permanent and tone-on-tone colours, toners and glosses, streamline your stock with ASP’s ultra-versatile Puretone colour line

HJ DEBATE
Three salon owners tell us how safe their business feels in 2026

HJ VOICENOTES
Victoria Lynch on having tough conversations and being one step ahead of change

SALON GROWTH SUMMIT
For the first-time ever, Professional Beauty Group presents the Salon Growth Summit at Olympia London

More Than a Haircut
In 2025, STMNT Grooming brought together a collective of barbers and ambassadors to create a campaign rooted in community. We caught up with the team to hear the stories that shaped them

Colour Notes
Quif Centre Stage 2025 winner Amelia Wilmott reveals why great colour is never just about hair, why wearable warmth is her signature, and why managing expectations is essential for today’s colourists

A Stress-Free Salon SOLUTION
BizzySalon lets you step out of survival mode, regain control and watch your business thrive

Head in the CLOUDS
Pantone’s Color of the Year Cloud Dancer may have divided opinion, but does it signal a shift towards calmer, more refined colour? Or has quiet luxury strayed into un-originality?

STYLE MADE Effortless
Effortless hair remains firmly on the client brief for Spring/Summer 2026, but this season it’s more refined and intentional

YELLOWSTONE
Capturing the love of creating effortlessly beautiful, wearable hair – while setting the tone for the season ahead

SURREAL Paint
Broad brushstrokes and intricate details collide to create a painterly masterpiece

Beyond the TITLE
This collection explores what lies beyond recognition, where artistry, shape and colour take centre stage

HAZE
Simple beauty, elevated. This collection merges directional creativity with effortless, everyday appeal

PURE FORM
A celebration of real texture, real clients, and real-life beauty

The BAMBOO CUTTER’S Tale
Inspired by the 10th-century Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, this collection reimagines the ethereal story of Princess Kaguya through the lens of contemporary hair artistry

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The Rotunda REBORN
A year-long refurbishment, an historic Art Deco building and a clear vision for luxury: Teresa Weller reveals how The Rotunda was transformed into a high-end salon

adventures of a… POSITIVE Pioneer
Darrel Starkey began hairdressing 17 years ago. Here, he shares his journey, achievements, and biggest advice

BEHIND THE LENS
Pattern Theory