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HJ insider
This month, we asked if your brunette clients like cooler tones, and your go-to techniques for a brunette summer refresh…

HJ voicenotes
Stylist Charlie Illi of Brooks & Brooks, London, discusses why Generation Z is widely misunderstood and what it really takes to meet their needs

''Does salon success depend on location?''
Three successful hairstylists discuss whether location determines the direction of your career

The class of 2026
Introducing the new members of HJ’s Business Boardroom, in association with L’Oréal Professionnel

Why Grey Blending is the MUST-HAVE SKILL OF 2026
Discover why grey blending is the ultimate future-proofing tool for professional stylists looking to elevate their service menu and deepen client trust

No shortcut to education
Bite-sized, social media-based education is now an integral part of the bigger education picture, but how are educators adapting to meet demand, and how are they ensuring standards are maintained?

Enter WELLA TVA
Wella Professionals TrendVision Award is back for 2026 and entries are open! Could this be your year?

Colour notes
Rush Artistic Team Members Kirsty Judge and Tina Mehmi talk strategic placement, colour melting, and chunky highlights

THE LEEDS REGIONAL GROWTH SUMMIT
Take a peek at the panels lined up for our final Regional Growth Summit of the year, taking place at The Royal Armouries Museum on June 8

Growth Gains
From business strategy and team culture to profitability and innovation, the Regional Growth Summits have been delivering practical insight and meaningful industry connection for salon and clinic professionals across the UK

LOREAL COLOUR TROPHY 2026

Stars of the show
L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY IS BACK AND CELEBRATING ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY! TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THE WINNING LOOKS FROM THE REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS PLATINUM STAGE BEFORE THE GRAND FINAL ON 6 JULY 2026

SUMMER lovin'
FROM MOCHA MOUSSE TO SUN-KISSED BALAYAGE, BRUNETTE IS BEING REIMAGINED FOR SUMMER 2026 WITH SOFTER TONES, HIGH-SHINE FINISHES AND TECHNIQUES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE DEPTH, DIMENSION AND CONDITION

The New Standard in lived-in colour
This season is all about low-maintenance, high-impact results – colour that continues to perform long after the appointment ends

COLOUR CAPSULE
YOU’VE ACHIEVED THE BRUNETTE OF DREAMS FOR YOUR CLIENTS; HERE ARE JUST A FEW ESSENTIALS TO KEEP THE SHADE LOOKING SILKY-SMOOTH

It’s a Blonde REVOLUTION
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex is raising the standard for blonding with up to nine levels of lift, integrated Plex technology, and a Metal Purifier for cleaner, brighter results

CALLIGRAPHIA
Embracing what is current, relevant, and truly wearable

SIGNATURE
Polished, feminine, and rooted in modern glamour

DYNAMIC TENSION
Paying homage to the silhouettes, moods, and attitudes of decades past through a contemporary lens

PUNK COUTURE
Fashion meets rebellion

Ready to Enter your WEFT ERA?
Great Lengths introduces GL Weft Linea – a highly anticipated new weft designed to deliver discreet, natural-looking results with enhanced comfort, versatility and performance

GLAM PUNK
A celebration of the era that changed everything

NEWSTALGIA
Timeless style for a modern world

BECOME A MEMBER THIS MONTH
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Refined REBELLION
Post punk attitude meets fluid identity

STATIC SAINTS
Effortless meets evolving styling

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Exclusivity for ALL
Take a look inside the Essex-based salon taking design cues from high-end boutiques and members’ clubs

Upgrade Your Space, UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
Explore one of the UK’s largest showroom experiences and transform your space with confidence

adventures of a… STYLIST ON SET
Tamara Robinson’s hairdressing career began when she was just 13. Now, 36 years later, she splits her time between her own salon and working on the set of Hollyoaks…

Highland Fling
Scottish Hairdresser of the Year David Corbett takes us behind his first winning 2023 collection, Highland Fling