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HJ insider
This month, we quizzed you on whether Christmas gifts are on the agenda in your salon and if you regularly update your electrical tools…

"Why is the client/hairdresser relationship so important"
Three business owners discuss the relationships that shape their business

HJ Voicenotes
Sonny Playforth explains how training his team in NLP has helped improve communication, build client trust and turn selling into problem-solving

Colour Notes
NXT Brand Ambassador Holly Bullock, talks burnt coppers, chunky DIY money pieces, and custom formulas

The Business of Hairdressing
HJ’s Business Boardroom mentees share the lessons they’ve learnt about running a successful salon

The Perfect Fit
Discover how Jonathan Turner and Sophie Gibson are combining technical mastery with high-performance styling tools to elevate daily salon work and inspire the global hair community

STEP-BY-STEP: Polished Updo
Celebrate the versatility of long hair with this low twisted double bun – a high impact but super-easy style that adds drama and sophistication

Winning Never Looked Better
We caught up with the #LCT26 winners on set to talk winning moments, their L’Oréal Colour Trophy journey, and seeing their looks come to life in front of the camera

Mastering KPIs
From rebooking rates to utilisation targets, we explore how salon owners are using KPIs to move beyond full diaries and build truly profitable businesses

Take the Heat Out of Styling
Discover how Dyson is helping professional stylists take greater control when it comes to heat styling

Hot Picks
The latest heated tools are upping the ante on versatility, creativity and hair health

The Next Generation in Styling
Everything you need to know about Head Jog’s electric tool range, Futaria

The Freelancer's Guide to Confidence
From finding your voice on social media and building a supportive network to entering competitions and getting to grips with the business side, successful freelancers share how confidence can help you build a career on your own terms

Engineering the Future of Salon Innovation
What would make a colour technician’s life easier? Procare CEO and engineer Jon Crowley talks to HJ about the thinking behind the new 247AIR, from dual-textured foil and precision dispensing to UK manufacturing and the importance of listening to the professionals who use it every day.

Driving Long-Term Salon Revenue with GL Weft Linea
Discover how the latest innovation from Great Lengths offers a high-impact, reusable extension service designed to maximise average client spend and build long-term loyalty

’Tis The Season to Gift
We asked salon owners and stylists to share their top retail tips ahead of the festive season

The Nice List
Help clients tick off their Christmas lists with our edit of the season’s most giftable haircare sets, styling essentials and luxurious treats

Salon AI Decoded
Salon owners can use AI to save time, improve client experiences and grow their businesses. We explore how this is happening in real-world environments

Switch It Up
Thinking of switching out your paper diary? Salon owner Holly Fairley reveals why moving to Timely was one change she’ll never look back on

#SALON26 IS OPEN
YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026 – DISCOVER WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS THE SHOW OVER THE NEXT FEW PAGES

Your SALON INTERNATIONAL Hit List
NOT SURE WHERE TO START? FROM GAME-CHANGING TOOLS AND SALON INTERIORS TO SOFTWARE, EXTENSIONS AND THE LATEST NAMES IN PROFESSIONAL HAIR, HERE’S WHAT TO HAVE ON YOUR SALON INTERNATIONAL RADAR

SALON MASTERCLASSES
LOOKING TO LEARN FROM THE VERY BEST, LIVE AND IN-PERSON? OUR SALON INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASSES ARE JUST THE TICKET

SALON LIVE
GET UP CLOSE WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN HAIRDRESSING AS SALON LIVE DELIVERS INSPIRING EDUCATION, CREATIVE TECHNIQUES AND FRESH INDUSTRY INSIGHT

THE TRENDS STAGE
DISCOVER THE CUTS, COLOURS AND STYLES SET TO SHAPE THE SEASON, WITH EXPERT TIPS FROM SOME OF THE INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST AND UP-AND-COMING TALENT

THE HJ STAGE AND COLOUR STAGE
FROM CREATIVE ARTISTRY ON THE HJ STAGE TO THE LATEST TECHNIQUES ON THE COLOUR STAGE, #SALON26 BRINGS YOU CLOSER TO LEADING TALENT, FRESH INNOVATION AND THE TRENDS SHAPING HAIRDRESSING’S FUTURE

BUSINESS LIVE
EXPERT INSIGHT, PRACTICAL ADVICE AND FRESH IDEAS FOR BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE SUCCESSFUL HAIR BUSINESS AT SALON INTERNATIONAL’S BUSINESS LIVE STAGE

THE TEXTURED HAIR STAGE
READY TO TAKE YOUR TEXTURED HAIR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL? HEAD TO THE TEXTURED HAIR STAGE FOR TWO DAYS OF LIVE ARTISTRY, EXPERT KNOW-HOW AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNIQUES FOR ALL THINGS CURLS AND COILS

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

MODERN BARBER STAGE
WHETHER YOU’RE A BARBER, HAIRDRESSER OR STUDENT, THE MODERN BARBER STAGE AT SALON INTERNATIONAL HAS GOT SOMETHING FOR YOU – FROM ADVANCED FADES AND PRECISION CUTTING, TO BUSINESS INSIGHTS AND TREND TALKS

From Best Newcomer To Barbershop Owner
INDIA HURFORD-JONES CHATS TO COSMIN GRADINARU ABOUT HIS RAPID RISE, THE CHALLENGES HE’S FACED AND WHAT’S NEXT

Barber to Barber
JOSH LAMONACA AND JOE POMPER TURN THE TABLES ON EACH OTHER TO DISCUSS CREATIVITY, BUSINESS, CAREER LESSONS AND STAYING AHEAD OF THE GAME

ARCH ANGELS
MODERN MASCULINITY MEETS CELESTIAL

NEW ROMANTIC
ROMANTIC REBELLION MEETS MODERN STYLING

CONVICTION
Bold shapes and colour celebrate confidence and individuality

DIStorted Romance
The Goldwell Art Squad, powered by Mark Leeson, captures a collision of romance and rebellion with bold hair artistry

GOLDWELL ARTSQUAD: Where Fashion Meets Hair
Mark Leeson and Richard Darby on collaboration, runway inspiration and pushing creative boundaries with the Goldwell Art Squad

SANGUINE
Angelic beauty with a darker edge

Grow Getter
Discover how JÖRD’s Hair Growth Serum could help you build trust with clients while boosting your revenue

Future Ancestry
A celebration of heritage, craftsmanship and textured hair

MODERN FAIRYTALE
A dreamy fusion of fantasy, texture and movement

MIL BESOS
Flamenco-inspired precision, movement and colour

CHRYSANTHE
A study in sculptural structure and timeless elegance

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Hex Appeal
One salon owner details how she has created a space full of personality, with inclusivity at its core

Premium Touch
Discover how Salon Supplies could help you level-up your client experience

Adventures of a… Bridal Boss
After styling Venezuela Fury’s wedding hair, Lynz Austin’s career went viral. Here, she tells HJ about the journey that got her there…

Behind the Lens: Allure
Bruno Marc Giamattei takes us behind the lens of his award-winning collection, which earned him a place in the Southern Hairdresser of the Year Hall of Fame