Hairdressers Journal - May 2026

In this edition


WELCOMEHAIR: ASHLEY-MICHAEL GRAHAM MAKE-UP: BRANA ALUNAN AND CHLOE WINTER
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HJ insiderThis month, we asked if you support your team with their soft skills, and if they influence your salon design
HJ VOICENOTESKeisha Moore aka The Lace Bandit discusses the future of wig wearing and modern haircare
“What is the Biggest Threat to the Hair Industry Right Now?„Three business leaders discuss the future of the industry
Top of Their GameHJ’s Business Director of the Year 2026, Samantha Cusick sat down with current British Hairdresser of the Year 2025, Efi Davies for a joint interview with HJ
Rising ON UPWe caught up with Mark Hayes, International Creative Director at Sassoon to talk about Meet his earliest this year’s memories British of Hairdressing Salon Awards, International sponsored by and Schwarzkopf what makes Professional, it so special #BHABursary winner!
A FEEL-GOOD salonFrom thoughtful layouts to relaxing break rooms, these salon owners are creating interiors that support the wellbeing of both clients and the teams behind the chair
A CUT ABOVE THE RESTLooking to level up your kitbag? Discover precision-engineered scissors blending comfort, control and cutting-edge performance for every stylist and budget
THE BIRMINGHAM REGIONAL GROWTH SUMMITOur Regional Growth Summits return on May 11, 2026, at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, bringing salon, spa and clinic owners together for a day of business strategy and inspiration
Colour NOTESGaby Kennedy, stylist at Charlotte Paints Hair Studio, talks intentional tones, foiling techniques, and micro highlights
LEVEL UPSoft skills are often overlooked in hairdressing, yet they’re just as vital as technical ability for building a lasting career. We spoke to the experts to find out why they deserve more attention
THE STYLIST EDITShed’s latest collection, created by the brand’s all new Artistic Team, celebrates beautiful salon hair that clients can enjoy every day
WAHL at SALON INTERNATIONALWe caught up with Simon Shaw, Director of Education EMEA at Wahl, to discuss Wahl’s ambassador culture and why Salon International remains essential to the hair and barbering industry
MODULUXA collection born from the collision of future-thinking and technical discipline
MOODQuiet elegance with a modern, editorial edge
ATMOSPHEREElegance and movement are used to capture the mood
ILLUMINAVampiric themes are inspiration for powerful female figures
IRREPLACEABLEA reminder that true creativity and skill can’t be replaced
IGNITECelebrating bold expressions, showcasing power without restraint
Anomalous BEAUTYTradition finds beauty from a new perspective
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#trending1. Growth Goals ASP’s Kitoko Hair Growth Gift
Building A BRANDSalon owner Sian Tulloch shares how building a strong brand identity shaped the trajectory of River Hair Company
adventures of an Amazing ALL-ROUNDERLewis Pallett is a session stylist and extensions specialist with clients all around the world – we got him on the phone to find out how he’s done it all
Music is FashionBrooke Evans shares the story behind her 2022 collection, Music is Fashion
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