Hairdressers Journal - July 2026

In this edition


WELCOMEHAIR: SMARTEST 73 ARTISTIC TEAM MAKE-UP: DEBRA SMART
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HJ digitalHead over to hji.co.uk for up-to-the-minute industry news
HJ insiderThis month, we asked what extensions services do for your business and if you’re confident with clippers
HJ VOICENOTESGeorge 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 SwitchHarrogate-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 BHBDHJ visited Stockholm for a mystical evening with wig and extension brand, BHBD
THE BEST OF THE BIXIEBefore 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 NOTESChloe Phelps, stylist at The Hair Movement, Sidcup, talks buttery blondes, signature techniques, and learning the science behind colour…
EXTENSIONS ERAWe get down to the nitty gritty with industry experts to reveal the trends, techniques and innovations shaping hair extensions in 2026
Boost YOUR BUSINESSAre you looking to turn beautiful hair into a stronger, more profitable business? Enter Beauty Works…
Winning WEFTIntroducing Great Lengths Weft Linea – the service supporting client retention, repeat salon visits and stronger client loyalty
How to Win in BUSINESSThe founder of Remi Cachet shares her secrets to business success
The PERFECT MATCHWith 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 POWERDiscover 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 INTERNATIONALWe 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
POLYCHROMEBespoke, multi-layered colour celebrating individual hair texture
MAXIMUMDystopian silhouettes defined by intense, unrefined movement
CLEAN SLATESharp, wearable silhouettes showcasing fluid lines and effortless texture
VESTIGESculptural silhouettes exploring raw architectural form
Third ELEMENTAvant-garde geometric shapes elevated by emotionally charged placement
GOLDEN HOURBold, texture-rich cuts illuminated by warm, golden tones
#trending1. BaBylissPRO 1. Power Player BaBylissPRO’s new LUPIA
Level UPAntoinette 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 INTERIORSDiscover how Salon Supplies has streamlined its shopping journey for customers
EXTENSIONS InnovatorFrom 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 LinearKarine Jackson takes us behind the lens of Twisted Linear, a collection inspired by geometry and natural texture
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