WELCOMELetter from the editor

NEWSOur monthly rundown to keep you updated

DIGITALCheck out what’s been happening on our website and socials

INSIDERThis month, alongside our regular questions, we take a look at brushes and bonding services…

HJ VOICENOTESSally Brooks discusses the ‘forgotten’ generation in our industry

DO YOU HAVE A HEALTHY WORK/LIFE BALANCE?Do You Have A Healthy Work/Life Balance?

HJ REPORTS: WELLA RED BUSINESS NETWORK LIVEA look at the speakers that moved us

HJ REPORTS: PHOREST SALON OWNERS SUMMITPhorest inspired growth and innovation

HJ REPORTS: DYSON RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CAMPUSHJ goes behind the scenes at Dyson

COLOUR NOTESKatie Mulcahy talks all things 90s

TRENDINGThe latest products you should know about

HOME from HomeA look at Adam Reed’s sustainable salon, Arkive

ADVENTURES OF A FREELANCING HEROThe career of Sheila Abrahams MBE

LIFE THROUGH A LENSTracey Ann Smith shares her seven favourite images

SPOTLIGHT ON: APPRENTICESWe interview the next gen and get their opinions on the industry

STRONG BONDWhy you should add bond-building services to your salon menu now

TOOL TALKTime to learn more about your tools

5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHEREBold, bright cocktail colours give good vibes

EMOCHICStrong attitudes, high-octane emotions and boujee individuality

ECLIPSEThe spotlight is on… rich shades with luxurious reflects

THE PERFECT STORMAmongst the chaos – there is beauty in the eye of the storm

HANDMADECelebrating the harmonious unity of artistry and character

ACHROMATOPSIAStrong, yet soft, where structure meets creativity working with different hair textures

WORK WONDERSIntroducing Thermal Wonder – a versatile thermal protection system for naturally curly hair

DISCOVER THE SECRETHere’s how NXT Hair Toners can help you create clean, healthy and personalised hair colour

THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESSSamantha Cusick’s business model is a blend of community, social media prowess and hair talent, all with a little help from OLAPLEX, the #1 Professional Bond Building Brand 1

40 YEARS OF FABULOUSAs Mark Leeson celebrates 40 years of hairdressing in 2024, we look back on how he came to create one of the most iconic hair brands both in the UK and on the global stage

THE PERFECT SALON EXPERIENCE: BACKWASH COMFORTDiscover the science behind client comfort at the backwash and how Takara Belmont’s unique gel-filled neck rest alleviates neck and back pain for a more luxurious experience