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TIKTOK TRENDING!

Last month, HJ got up to a whole host of fun and exciting things! We shared #BHBA26 highlights, our March issue guest editor, and business takeaways. What to expect this month? Hair inspo, industry events, and lots more. Click the QR code and follow us @hairdressersjournal

HJ’S HOTTEST HIT

MARCH’S TOP ONLINE STORY IS…

MEET THE BRITISH HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS!

On Monday 2 March 2026, HJ announced the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 winners at Royal Lancaster

London – an event which, once again, brought the UK professional hairdressing industry together to recognise and celebrate the best in the business. A huge congratulations to this year’s winners (who you can find on page 51)!

*At time of press

DON’T MISS OUT!

Save 15% on L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni Art All-In-1 Performer Spray 190ml. Simply head to the shop tab on HJ’s website to shop at Salon Supplies.

HAIR & THERE

In March, HJ was out and about in force! We held our first ever Salon Growth Summit, and celebrated all the winners at the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 (highlights on page 51!). We were lucky enough to join Tressly for a first-look at Tressly Studios – London’s first concept store and salon for textured hair, we had a scalp facial with CENTRED, and joined Nioxin for the launch of their new Age Defence range. Plus, we took part in the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2026 judging at their Academy in White City.

This month HJ asked you...

DO MORE OF YOUR CLIENTS WANT RICH AND
EXPENSIVE COLOUR?

In light of our colour feature this month, we went to Instagram to ask our followers if more clients are after those rich and expensive shades this season – and it’s a resounding yes!

LOUISE GRAHAM

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 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 just love. This month, we can’t get enough of this shaped texture by William Lamb. This gorgeous look was captured in 2016 by photographer Dan Thomas. Don’t forget you can see the whole collection and more here: hji.co.uk/gallery/explore

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WELCOME
HAIR: JOSH GOLDSWORTHY AND SOPHIE-ROSE GOLDSWORTHY MAKE-UP: AMY O'DRISCOLL
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Head over to hji.co.uk for up-to-the-minute industry news
SMOOTHING Reinvented
What if you could offer to your clients their dream hair texture with a faster, worry-free salon experience, and a more profitable, demi-permanent smoothing treatment?
HJ Insider
This month, we asked if your clients are leaning into their greys and what their go-to colour appointments are in spring
HJ VOICENOTES
Bobby Gordon, owner of Fella, shares why in business team building really matters
Elevate your Client EXPERIENCE
Re-imagine the client journey with Salon Emotion from L’Oréal Professional Products
Are You Curious or Cautious About AI?
Three hairdressers share their thoughts on AI in the salon
How Sustainable are your Hairstyling Essentials?
Being sustainable isn’t just about having an eco-statement on your website – it’s about incorporating sustainable practices into every stage of the salon journey
How Your Salon Can Achieve ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Discover how investing in high-quality salon equipment can help you reduce environmental impacts, control costs and future-proof your business
Sassoon AT SALON INTERNATIONAL
We caught up with Mark Hayes, International Creative Director at Sassoon to talk about his earliest memories of Salon International and what makes it so special
SMARTER GROWTH in 2026
The Salon Growth Summit delivered practical insight and meaningful networking, with professional brands on hand to reveal the latest products and trends that will take your business to the next level
THE GLASGOW REGIONAL GROWTH SUMMIT
Colour NOTES
Warren Edwards, Creative Director at Warren & The Hare, talks charging your worth, translating textures and tones, and the revival of 90s grunge!
Modern Colour, CRAFTED WITH INTENT
Colour is personal and chosen to reflect identity. This belief lies at the heart of the NXT Colour Means More colour story
EXPENSIVE LOOKING COLOUR, NATURALLY
The desire for colour that looks healthy and natural but expensive and luxurious is ongoing, and, this season, demand is set to intensify
One Step Wonder
Say goodbye to multiple bowls, lengthy processing times, and brassy results with the Quif magi:tone system
GREY’S the word
You may have doubts around grey blending, but not only is it the colour service everyone is talking about, it’s also great for attracting AND retaining clients. Here’s why…
French Blending: THE ART OF GREY BLENDING
Give clients multidimensional colour and graceful grow out with L'Oréal Professionnel’s French Blending service
Business ICONS
The industry came together to celebrate the best in business at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards
NURA
Old-world mystery meets modern edge in this Moroccan-inspired collection
LA GARÇONNE
A celebration of 1920s androgyny and female freedom
CHROMACRE
A celebration of original techniques, community and creative independence
VANTA
Precision and power create bold silhouettes in this futuristic collection
URBAN FREQUENCY
A new collection presented by the Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team
VIPER
A fusion of glamour and danger, where feeling and identity are a powerful force
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It’s All ABOUT U
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Adventures of a… GO-GETTER
Heffy Wheeler, founder of HX Hair, reveals why you should always follow your passion, stay true to yourself, and trust your potential
BECOME A MEMBER THIS MONTH
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BEHIND THE LENS Simplicity
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