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Last month, HJ got up to a whole host of fun and exciting things! We shared leading speakers at our Regional Growth Summit, event highlights, and hair transformations. What to expect this month? Hair inspo, industry events, and lots more. Click the QR code and follow us @hairdressersjournal

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WHAT IS A MALLEN STREAK?

The Mallen streak, a patch of white or grey in the hair, used to be thought of as something to hide. It’s now been accepted - and even celebrated - by popular culture, hairstylists and clients choosing to go grey. HJ is here for it!

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HAIR & THERE

Last month, HJ got up to loads of fun and exciting things we just couldn’t miss! We visited Ceri Cushen for a spring refresh, joined JOICO for a K-PAK treatment and photoshoot, and attended the first ever Beauty Works Live. Plus, we were lucky enough to get all the action at the L’Oréal Colour Trophy semi-finals! Meanwhile, we attended our first ever Regional Growth Summit in Glasgow – we have Birmingham and Leeds coming up, so head to page 30 for what to expect.

This month HJ asked you...

DO YOU TRAIN YOUR TEAM ON THEIR SOFT SKILLS?

This month, in light of our mental health awareness feature, we wanted to know if you're helping your team with their soft skills.

SHY+FLO CREATIVE TEAM

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 look we can’t get enough of. This month, we are loving this of this platinum blonde textured pixie cut by Rick Roberts. This cool style was captured in 2017 by photographer Nicole Jopek. Don’t forget you can see the whole collection and more here: hji.co.uk/gallery/explore

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WELCOME
HAIR: ASHLEY-MICHAEL GRAHAM MAKE-UP: BRANA ALUNAN AND CHLOE WINTER
HJ NEWS
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HJ digital
Head over to hji.co.uk for up-to-the-minute industry news
HJ insider
This month, we asked if you support your team with their soft skills, and if they influence your salon design
HJ VOICENOTES
Keisha Moore aka The Lace Bandit discusses the future of wig wearing and modern haircare
“What is the Biggest Threat to the Hair Industry Right Now?„
Three business leaders discuss the future of the industry
Top of Their Game
HJ’s Business Director of the Year 2026, Samantha Cusick sat down with current British Hairdresser of the Year 2025, Efi Davies for a joint interview with HJ
Rising ON UP
We caught up with Mark Hayes, International Creative Director at Sassoon to talk about Meet his earliest this year’s memories British of Hairdressing Salon Awards, International sponsored by and Schwarzkopf what makes Professional, it so special #BHABursary winner!
A FEEL-GOOD salon
From thoughtful layouts to relaxing break rooms, these salon owners are creating interiors that support the wellbeing of both clients and the teams behind the chair
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
Looking to level up your kitbag? Discover precision-engineered scissors blending comfort, control and cutting-edge performance for every stylist and budget
THE BIRMINGHAM REGIONAL GROWTH SUMMIT
Our Regional Growth Summits return on May 11, 2026, at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, bringing salon, spa and clinic owners together for a day of business strategy and inspiration
Colour NOTES
Gaby Kennedy, stylist at Charlotte Paints Hair Studio, talks intentional tones, foiling techniques, and micro highlights
LEVEL UP
Soft skills are often overlooked in hairdressing, yet they’re just as vital as technical ability for building a lasting career. We spoke to the experts to find out why they deserve more attention
THE STYLIST EDIT
Shed’s latest collection, created by the brand’s all new Artistic Team, celebrates beautiful salon hair that clients can enjoy every day
WAHL at SALON INTERNATIONAL
We caught up with Simon Shaw, Director of Education EMEA at Wahl, to discuss Wahl’s ambassador culture and why Salon International remains essential to the hair and barbering industry
MODULUX
A collection born from the collision of future-thinking and technical discipline
MOOD
Quiet elegance with a modern, editorial edge
ATMOSPHERE
Elegance and movement are used to capture the mood
ILLUMINA
Vampiric themes are inspiration for powerful female figures
IRREPLACEABLE
A reminder that true creativity and skill can’t be replaced
IGNITE
Celebrating bold expressions, showcasing power without restraint
Anomalous BEAUTY
Tradition finds beauty from a new perspective
BECOME A MEMBER THIS MONTH
Subscribe to HJ this month for your chance to win one of 10 Quif Magi:tone kits worth £100!
#trending
1. Growth Goals ASP’s Kitoko Hair Growth Gift
Building A BRAND
Salon owner Sian Tulloch shares how building a strong brand identity shaped the trajectory of River Hair Company
adventures of an Amazing ALL-ROUNDER
Lewis Pallett is a session stylist and extensions specialist with clients all around the world – we got him on the phone to find out how he’s done it all
Music is Fashion
Brooke Evans shares the story behind her 2022 collection, Music is Fashion
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