Hairdressers Journal - May 2025

In this edition


BORN in BRITAINFor three decades ASP Expert Haircare has had professional hairdressing at its core
SELF-EMPLOYED SOFTWARESalons with self-employed staff, meet the software that’ll save you time, money – and a bit of your sanity!
STEP INTO THE NEW CODE OF COLOURKEVIN.MURPHY+CODE is here – the smart permanent hair colour powered by skincare technology, marking a new era of high performing, modern colour
Trend Alert: FRENCH BALAYAGE PEEKABOOGet ready for the summer with this new twist on French Balayage
CONTENT IS KINGHarness the power of AI with Vagaro’s MySite blogging – it will boost traffic, authority, and result in more bums on seats!
WELCOMELetter from the editor
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HJ Reports: ASP Hair Carnival ExtravaganzaOver 500 guests from around the world celebrated 30 years of ASP in Marbella, Spain with a two-day hair carnival
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE TRENDVISION!Hear from last year’s winners, see their winning looks, get inspired and look ahead to this year’s Wella TrendVision Award
#TVA2025 FACT FILEBelow are the dates, times and key info you’ll need to enter TrendVision Award 2025
HJ insiderThis month we ask if you have a dedicated photo spot in your salon and if you have someone to talk to about your mental health
Colour NOTESMichela Bazzoli and Charley Henerey from TONI&GUY, British Colour Technicians of the Year 2024, share their favourite creations
#trendingProducts
DIAMOND in the roughJen Gaia discusses taking on a space that no one else could see the potential in
adventures of a Go GETTERPete Burkill has travelled the world, is the go-to hairdresser for A-list celebrities and has appeared on TV numerous times. Here, he shares his journey
BEHIND THE LENS KalopsiaEfi Davies shares the story behind her award-winning collection, Kalopsia
Future FOCUSA new survey gives an insight into what the future of hairdressing looks like and what the new talent coming through really wants
"Are You Still Taking on Apprentices?"Three salons share how they are finding ways to support the next generation
HJ VOICENOTESWe discuss the language of hair texture with Jessica Parrish, Chief Curl Officer at Shedid and Parrish
COS’ LETTERAn open letter to the hairdressing industry from Cos Sakkas, British Hairdresser of the Year
THE BUSINESS OF HAIRDRESSINGCos caught up with Tori Markham, Salon Manager at TONI&GUY Covent Garden, and Carl McCaffery, Managing Director of the TONI&GUY Canary Wharf salon, to talk about the business side of hairdressing
COS SAKKAS INTERVIEWS: Andrew CollingeA new series sees British Hairdresser of the Year, Cos Sakkas, chatting with past British Hairdresser of the Year alumni
WHAT MAKES THE CUT?Craftmanship is key when choosing the right scissors for you, here we explore the industry’s finest on the market right now
SELFIE STYLEFrom the latest interior trends to dedicated content spaces, here’s how to create an Insta-worthy interior…
We Need to TalkRegardless of your role in the industry, it’s no secret that we all face challenges that can affect our mental health – but how can they be addressed?
ICONIC EVOLUTIONIntroducing a fresh take on timeless classic references, this collection captures the very essence of innovation and individuality
The VAULTA treasure chest of magical hair
ECLIPSETHE UNSEEN IMAGES
I-CONICTimeless precision meets modern individuality
MATAKKI SCISSORSAnnounce Hairdressing Standards Lead Andrew Barton
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