WELCOME
HAIR: AVEDA
PHOTOGRAPHY: TOM SCHIRMACHER
HAIR: DAVID CORBETT AT DAVID CORBETT HAIRDRESSING
MAKE-UP: ROSEANNA VELIN
STYLING: MAGDALENA JACOBS
PHOTOGRAPHY: RICHARD MILES
Have you noticed your clients talking less about dramatic transformations and way more about what’s happening at the roots? You are definitely not alone. Our latest HJ Insider survey shows a massive 90% of your clients are now actively asking you about hair loss and scalp concerns.
The “skinification” boom has officially moved into the salon chair and in our feature on page 24, we catch up with an expert lineup of salon owners, trichologists, and brand insiders to figure out how teams can handle these sensitive conversations with confidence. From stress to newly emerging triggers like GLP-1-related shedding, scalp issues are spiking. While our pros remind us to keep professional boundaries intact (and leave the actual medical diagnoses to the GPs), they share brilliant ways to turn scalp analysis and specialised treatments into major trust-builders, and retail wins.
This appetite for low-maintenance, high-results longevity is rewriting the rules across every department. In Colour Notes on page 31, Steph Henley from The Mini Space in Cardiff talks about the massive power shift towards grey blending and soft, tonal shifts as clients move away from high-maintenance commitments.
Introducing these premium, bespoke services brings up the age-old question of how to price them. And this month’s HJ Debate tackles the ultimate industry elephant in the room: is discounting ever acceptable in a premium salon? Three top salon owners get candid about whether promotions actively harm a luxury image, or if they can be used as a smart, intentional strategy to fill junior columns and boost quiet Mondays.
We also go behind the lens with Colin Greaney as he looks back at the iconic collection that bagged him London Hairdresser of the Year, and we chat with Kyle Castille about his incredible journey from struggling in mainstream education to running a business turning over more than £1 million. Plus, we take a look at what to expect from Salon International 2026 this October, including the brand-new Trends Stage.
And as always, we’re here to inspire. From striking fashion collections by David Corbett and Jak Hall, to the front-row action from our team at the spectacular 70th L’Oréal Colour Trophy, this issue is packed with ideas and inspo.
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