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PURE COLOUR RESULTS, BACKED BY CLINICALLY PROVEN HAIR BENEFITS

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE COLOUR
DISCOVER HOW BREAKTHROUGH SUPERCHARGED METAL PURIFIER TECHNOLOGY IS REDEFINING AMMONIA-FREE PERMANENT COLOUR

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POWERED BY BREAKTHROUGH METAL PURIFER TECHNOLOGY, WELLA PROFESSIONALS’ PURE PERFECTION IS A NEW GENERATION OF AMMONIA-FREE PERMANENT COLOUR. DELIVERING PURE, TRUE-TO-TONE RESULTS WITH CLINICALLY PROVEN CARE

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insider
This month, we quizzed you on your clients’ autumn colour choices and how closely you’re following the latest trends

HJ VOICENOTES
Nicholas James Tucker, owner of Nicholas James Hair, believes where you build your career shouldn’t define how far it can take you – and explains why returning to the Welsh Valleys became the making of his career

"Should your name be above the salon door?"
Three salon owners discuss whether a personal name or a brand is the key to long-term success

ARTISTRY AT ITS Finest
Designed to celebrate the best of the hair industry while pushing creative boundaries, it’s time to meet the winners of the Keune Hair Stylist Awards 2026

Boosting confidence and changing mindsets
The members of HJ’s Business Boardroom, led by mentor Sean Hanna and in association with L’Oréal Professionnel, share the biggest lessons they’ve learnt

EXPERIENCE Matters
Looking for seven practical steps to elevate every stage of the client journey and build stronger relationships? Enter Salon Emotion by L’Oréal Professional Products…

The BIG SALON CENSUS of COLOUR TRENDS
FROM GLOSSY BRUNETTES AND CREAMY BLONDES TO EVOLVING GREY BLENDS AND PLAYFUL COLOUR BLOCKING, WE ASK STYLISTS WHAT’S SHAPING SALON COLOUR FOR AUTUMN – PLUS THE TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES HELPING THEM KEEP COLOUR CLIENTS COMING BACK

NXT AUTUMN/WINTER 2026: Colour Means More
Discover how NXT is redefining salon colour for Autumn/Winter 2026 through three high-margin, ultra-wearable trends designed to elevate the craft and boost your bottom line

Colour NOTES
Wella Professionals Guest Artist & Founder of Stil Salon, Christel Barron-Hough talks marmalade shades, traditional techniques, and toning

THE RUNWAY REPORT
The AW26 runways revealed the hair trends set to shape the season ahead, with storytelling replacing perfection and personality taking precedence over polish

The Next Generation Asks
HJ's Newcomer of the Year Chloe Houston puts her questions to British Hairdresser of the Year Efi Davies on creativity, confidence and inspiring the future of hairdressing

Living the DREAM
We caught up with the super-talents who are this year’s nominees for HJ’s British Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, to find out what inspires them, drives them and makes them who they are

The COLOUR EDIT
Discover how Quif supports professional stylists by empowering colourists, inspiring creativity, and delivering premium colour performance to elevate technical results and boost business profitability

TRANSFORMING CURL EDUCATION
Founder Carla Kirkpatrick on building confidence through curl education and community

DON’T FEEL THE BURN
We spoke to hairdressers, salon owners and mental well-being specialists for their insight and advice on avoiding burnout

Why Sally Beauty Should Be YOUR FIRST STOP AT SALON
LOOKING FOR THE LATEST COLOUR TRENDS, EXPERT EDUCATION AND A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE WITH THE INDUSTRY? MAKE THE SALLY BEAUTY STAND ONE OF YOUR FIRST STOPS AT SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026

WELCOME TO SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026: The Ultimate Industry Guide
YOUR OFFICIAL PREVIEW OF SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026 AT EXCEL LONDON, FEATURING LIVE STAGES, MASTERCLASSES, AND UNMISSABLE BUSINESS INSIGHTS FOR HAIR PROFESSIONALS

SALON Masterclasses
WE’RE BRINGING TOGETHER SOME OF THE MOST RESPECTED VOICES IN HAIRDRESSING FOR AN UNMISSABLE PROGRAMME OF EDUCATION

RED Means Business
HJ caught up with Natasha Grossman, CEO of HOB Salons, to discover how Wella Professionals’ exclusive RED community helps inspire fresh thinking, stronger leadership and lasting business success

COMPETITIONS at SALON INTERNATIONAL
READY TO PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST? DISCOVER THE COMPETITIONS GIVING HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS THE CHANCE TO SHOWCASE THEIR CREATIVITY, TECHNICAL MASTERY AND TALENT LIVE AT SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026

SALON LIVE
EXPERIENCE EXCLUSIVE LIVE SHOWS FROM SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN HAIRDRESSING, WITH SALON LIVE BRINGING TOGETHER INSPIRING EDUCATION, CREATIVE TECHNIQUES AND INDUSTRY-LEADING EXPERTISE

HJ STAGE
THE HJ STAGE IS BACK AT #SALON26 WITH AN INSPIRING LINE-UP OF LEADING ARTISTS, DELIVERING LIVE EDUCATION, TRENDING TECHNIQUES AND CREATIVITY

Modern Barber STAGE
THE MODERN BARBER STAGE IS RETURNING TO SALON INTERNATIONAL, AND HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The Wahl EXPERIENCE
From cutting-edge clipper technology to world-class education, Wahl Professional returns to Salon International with an unmissable programme of barbering inspiration

THE TRENDS STAGE
TAKE A DEEPER LOOK AT THE CUTS, COLOURS, AND STYLES YOUR CLIENTS ARE ASKING FOR, WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE ON HOW TO RECREATE THEM TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD

COLOUR STAGE
GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS AND LEADING BRANDS AS THEY REVEAL THE TECHNIQUES, INNOVATIONS AND TREND FORECASTS DEFINING THE INDUSTRY

THE TEXTURED HAIR STAGE
CELEBRATE CURLS, COILS AND EVERY TEXTURE IN BETWEEN AS THE TEXTURED HAIR STAGE, SPONSORED BY AVLON PROFESSIONAL, RETURNS TO #SALON26 WITH CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION, EXPERT TECHNIQUES AND ENDLESS INSPIRATION

BUSINESS LIVE
CUT THROUGH THE NOISE AND TACKLE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING SALON OWNERS TODAY WITH EXPERT ADVICE, REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES AT SALON INTERNATIONAL’S BUSINESS LIVE STAGE, SPONSORED BY REVLON PROFESSIONAL

SALON INTERNATIONAL A-Z EDITION
FROM THE LATEST LAUNCHES AND LEADING BRANDS TO EXCLUSIVE SHOW OFFERS, COLOUR, ELECTRICALS, AND SOFTWARE, SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026 HAS IT ALL. HERE’S WHAT’S IN STORE AT #SALON26…

Complete PROTECTION
Discover Goddess Maintenance: multi-depth full-fibre hair longevity, seen and felt from the first service, with no added processing time or weight

NOBLE
Bold geometry meets soft, sculptural elegance

RAW
Repurposed wigs redefined through sustainable creativity

The Evolution of CRAZY COLOR
Wearable vivids, reimagined

THE FUTURE of Vivids
From true coppers to dreamy pastels, Crazy Color’s latest launch is designed to make vivid colour more accessible without compromising on creativity

Sunset RIOT
Bold colour meets effortless rock and roll

TEXTURE MOSAIC
A celebration of texture, artistry and expression

VIVID WHISPER
Soft textures meet striking colour in quiet harmony

BECOME A MEMBER THIS MONTH
Subscribe to HJ this month for your chance to win one of six Alfa Italia Lustro Professional Stylers worth £185!

Tender GRAVITY
Sculptural hair artistry defined by softness, structure and quiet emotion

EARTH
A celebration of nature, sustainability and handcrafted hair artistry

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Hit the HEADLINES
Take a look inside the luxurious Norfolk salon that was designed by a stepdad and daughter duo

Inspiration STATION
Looking to find the latest professional salon furniture, explore expert design advice and experience products first-hand? The Salon Supplies Furniture Showroom Open Day has you covered!

Adventures of an… UNDERDOG
From entering competitions early in his career to winning two British Hairdressing Awards, Danny Malone proves confidence comes from backing yourself first

BEHIND THE LENS GUOCO
From pandemic planning to an accidental hero shot, Emma Simmons reveals the story behind her striking GUOCO collection