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Should you offer ‘mates rates’ in your salon?Two industry professionals discuss whether you should offer discounted services for friends and family

THE SECRET TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIPDo you want to change your thinking as a salon owner? Follow business coach Liz McKeon’s simple tips to improve your leadership skills

How to Beat the Quiet TimeSuper Saturday (4 July) brought a huge infl ux of clients. Now everyone is on the same booking cycle, how can you avoid the ‘between appointment’ lulls?

How to make your salon child-friendlyIt can be tricky to fi nd a balance between keeping kids entertained, happy and calm, whilst avoiding irritating your child-free clients. Here three hairdressing pros share their tips

How can Instagram Reels Help Your Salon?Discover how the latest addition to Instagram could help you connect with new and existing clients

HJ InsiderHow does your business compare this month?

Long hair, don’t careMany clients had no choice but to grow out their hair during lockdown and you will have noticed some have become fond of their new length. Here are the essential techniques for cutting and maintaining long hair

Conversations on COLOUR with... Sam BurnettHare & Bone’s salon owner and creative director reveals the most dramatic colour transformation he’s ever created and the collection that makes him most proud

CURLS ALLOWEDSince lockdown clients are keen to embrace their natural hair types. Here are eleven savvy ways to clien en even market your salon’s curl expertise and teach your clients how to wear their hair ‘au naturel’

CUTTING EDGEAll of the latest men’s hairdressing news to help you improve your grooming game

HAIR IS POWER“This haircut, which is the final look within

Meet the 2020 FinalistsThis year's awards ceremony will be a virtual event which you can watch on HJ's social media channels on Monday 30 November 2020. Save the date, share your social content with us using #BHA20 and join us as we applaud the fi nalists and winners for 2020

GRAFFITIBe inspired by spray paint to showcase colour in its wildest and most creative form

CherishSoft styling with a cool edge

2020.2 SASSOON and the BAUHAUSUsing knowledge and skill to master creativity

THE HOT LISTThe products to stock in your salon this month

SIMPLICITY IS KEYThe perfect canvas on which to paint the Swedish hair brand’s ethos, SACHAJUAN in Stockholm is a minimalist vision. It’s the epitome of the clean and hygienic canvas that all clients want

The FreelancerGoing freelance can feel daunting, but stylist Jayde Collins says it was the best move she ever made

Life Through a LensThe hair stylist, founder and creative director at British hairdressing salon chain and professional brand Electric shares his favourite creations to date

Kao Salon Division is here to help youRead on to discover how Kao could help you upgrade your premium colour service and generate extra revenue for your salon business

The Bright, Bold and Fun Way to Boost Your BusinessAttract new clients into your salon and get your existing clients excited for their next visit with Wella Professionals’ playful Color Fresh Masks

HOW TO GET THE LOOKJack Mead, NEU Hair 4 Men UK ambassador, shares the steps for creating this transformation from applying the NEU Hair 4 Men system to styling the hair once fitted...

MEET YOUR BLOW-DRY'S NEW BEST FRIENDTangle Teezer’s latest launch is sure to be your new blow-dry best friend. With unique patented teeth and aneasy-to-use, ergonomic design the Easy Dry & Go vented hairbrush delivers a super speedy

"We maximise our profits and organise our day with beu"Beu’s founder Ben Fisher speaks to the owners of Hounds barbershop about building a community and growing their business in 2020 with the help of Beu software

FINANCIAL SUPPORT MOVING FORWARDFollowing the UK Government’s Winter Economy Plan, NHBF’s finance director Kishon Mather explains the help and support that will be available to the hairdressing and barbering industry from November 2