Hairdressers Journal - March 2025

In this edition


A LIGHTER TOUCHHOW YOU CAN HELP CLIENTS EMBRACE THEIR SUMMER COLOUR
IN THE CHAIR WITH... MARK LEESONWe caught up with Mark Leeson to reflect on his remarkable 40-year journey in hairdressing and his partnership with Goldwell
WELCOMELetter from the Editor
NEWSKeeping you up to date every month
HJ DIGITALWhat’s been popping off on our socials and website
HJ Reports: Wella Business Network Live 2025Two days of inspirational speakers - from Formula 1 to Netflix with popcorn included - and the opportunity to connect with like-minded people made for a great start to the year
HJ Reports: Phorest Salon Owners SummitThe annual Phorest Salon Owners Summit welcomed guests from across the globe for two days of education and inspiration
HJ Reports: Bright Lights of MadridALFAPARF Milano Professional’s networking event in Madrid last year saw 150 hairdressers from the UK and Ireland travel to the Spanish capital
HJ INSIDERThis month we ask if clients look to you for brush advice and if you incorporate bonding services in your colour appointments
COLOUR NOTESCoia Dahill, aka Coia Styles, shares her love for lived-in blondes and discusses the battle of finding time to try new techniques
#trendingThe latest products on the market
A CULT CLASSICBrett MacDonald shares his journey to creating a salon that’s as much about atmosphere and connections as it is about incredible hair
ADVENTURES OF A CURIOUS CREATIVEHairdresser, photographer, global ambassador… We speak to Desmond Murray about his journey in the industry, the importance of staying relevant, and his life mantras
LIFE THROUGH A LENSDavid Corbett
Should Salons Have A Dress Code?Three salon owners discuss whether uniforms are a thing of the past
HJ VOICENOTESHarry Andreou shares the surprising parallels between a career in the police force and hairdressing. Who knew there were so many?!
The Golden Rules to SLAYING SOLOThe trend towards self-employment has resulted in swathes of professionals choosing independence, but before you jump, consider these golden rules of slaying solo
BONDED FOR LIFEThe loyalty you get from offering in-salon bonding treatments to clients is unmatched, here’s why
HJ'S NEW WAVEMeet Olivia Brady, a Creative Director in South Yorkshire
A BRUSH FOR ALLChoosing the right brush for every hair type is key to achieving the perfect finish – here’s what top stylists recommend for different textures and needs
SKIN-TECHDiscover a new era of colour performance with KEVIN.MURPHY plus, how to lighten up for summer & the SS25 trends to know
LIGHTEN UPLighter nights and longer days (finally!) means it's time to prepare to lighten your clients’ locks and keep their hair in optimum health. Here’s how…
UNLOCK THE POWER OF NXTElevate your salon’s lightening game with NXT’s professional lightening range
THE COLOUR TRENDS AND TECHNIQUES THAT WILL DEFINE 2025Is your goal for 2025 to boost colour bookings? Then these trends will help you do just that
A WHITE STORYOther-worldly hair that is intricate, precise and refined
ICONA masterclass in beautiful, infused colour – from block colours to multi-dimensional tones
GENESISFusing a minimalist aesthetic with intricate details
BLANCSimply does it
MOMENTSometimes uncomplicated is beautiful
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