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This month, we asked what extensions services do for your business and if you’re confident with clippers

HJ VOICENOTES
George Waterfield, co-founder of The Secret Garden, Leicester, explains why gender-neutral pricing is one of the simplest and most impactful ways salons can become more inclusive

"Could your business survive without social media?"
Three business owners discuss the impact of social media

A SEAMLESS Switch
Harrogate-based salon owner and multi-award-winning hairdresser Joseph Ferraro shares how switching colour houses helped him elevate education and profitability

HJ Reports: Stockholm with BHBD
HJ visited Stockholm for a mystical evening with wig and extension brand, BHBD

THE BEST OF THE BIXIE
Before attempting the bixie haircut, make sure you have a first-class, professional clipper for perfecting weight distribution, creating playful texture, and executing a defined finish

Colour NOTES
Chloe Phelps, stylist at The Hair Movement, Sidcup, talks buttery blondes, signature techniques, and learning the science behind colour…

EXTENSIONS ERA
We get down to the nitty gritty with industry experts to reveal the trends, techniques and innovations shaping hair extensions in 2026

Boost YOUR BUSINESS
Are you looking to turn beautiful hair into a stronger, more profitable business? Enter Beauty Works…

Winning WEFT
Introducing Great Lengths Weft Linea – the service supporting client retention, repeat salon visits and stronger client loyalty

How to Win in BUSINESS
The founder of Remi Cachet shares her secrets to business success

The PERFECT MATCH
With extensions technology and innovations continually advancing, creating a fully customised look for your client’s individual needs is now more achievable than ever…

Precision Meets POWER
Discover how Heiniger’s Swiss-engineered Tauro Gold is bringing premium performance, extended power, and standout style to the busy salon floor

JACK HOWARD at SALON INTERNATIONAL
We caught up with Jack Howard about his upcoming Salon Live session, in association with L'Oréal Professional UK, the massive shift around grey hair, and why the ultimate business breakthrough starts long before you pick up a tint brush

POLYCHROME
Bespoke, multi-layered colour celebrating individual hair texture

MAXIMUM
Dystopian silhouettes defined by intense, unrefined movement

CLEAN SLATE
Sharp, wearable silhouettes showcasing fluid lines and effortless texture

VESTIGE
Sculptural silhouettes exploring raw architectural form

Third ELEMENT
Avant-garde geometric shapes elevated by emotionally charged placement

GOLDEN HOUR
Bold, texture-rich cuts illuminated by warm, golden tones

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Level UP
Antoinette Ale shares how she curated a space to support freelance stylists to create and collaborate, while elevating their craft

The Simple Way to Shop for SALON INTERIORS
Discover how Salon Supplies has streamlined its shopping journey for customers

EXTENSIONS Innovator
From leaving school at 14 to launching an internationally recognised hair extension brand – we sat down with Hadley Yates to find out all about his career journey…

Twisted Linear
Karine Jackson takes us behind the lens of Twisted Linear, a collection inspired by geometry and natural texture