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HJ NEWSNHBF Issues Checklists for Self Employed Stylists The

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HJ insiderThis month we checked in to find out if you have any party hair menu additions and to see what’s in your desert island kitbag

“Do You Charge For a Consultation?”Three stylists discuss their approach to client consultations

HJ VOICENOTESThis month we have a special edition of HJ Voicenotes where we talk to two college lecturers about inspiring the next generation

An Education REVOLUTIONCurriculum-aligned education is now available on L’Oréal Access, here’s what you need to know

Colour NOTESLloyd Court, Creative Director at seanhanna Salons, Wimbledon reveals the colours he wants to send to Room 101 and why he loves a panel

Meeting of MINDSWhat happens when top industry leaders discuss the future of our industry?

HJ Reports: Wella TrendVision 2025 UK & Ireland AwardsThe winners of the Wella Professionals UK & Ireland TrendVision Award 2025 have been announced at London’s legendary Natural History Museum, in front of an audience of over 500 hair professionals

HJ Reports: Goldwell ColorSphereTwo days of celebration, education and inspiration was on the cards for the Goldwell ColorSphere event in Milan from 14-15 September, and HJ’s Editor Charlotte was there on the ground to witness it all

HJ Reports: BaBylissPRO Community Hair ShowFor the first time ever, BaBylissPRO brought together its leading brand ambassadors from across Europe to headline the Community Hair Show at Paris’ Hair Congress

TRUST, TECH AND TRANSPARENCYIn an exclusive presentation in partnership with Salon International, Mintel, a global market intelligence and research agency, revealed the key trends shaping the future of UK salons

PARTY HAIR: All About The Updo!Get your clients party ready with the perfect updo tailored to suit every style and occasion

The Gift of GREAT HAIROSMO’s festive kits mean clients can unwrap salon quality hair this Christmas

WHAT’S IN YOUR KITBAG? Kitbag ConvosWe know hairdressers rely on their trusty kitbag of favourite products and tools to ensure every job is a success. So, we asked a selection of top hairdressing talent to share details of their kitbag essentials…

#SALON25: THE REVIEWTHERE WAS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO, SO CHANCES ARE YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED SOMETHING AT #SALON25… BUT THANKFULLY OUR REVIEW HAS ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

HJ STAGEOUR REVIEW OF STAND-OUT HAIR TRENDS AND MUST-SEE LOOKS ON THE ICONIC HJ STAGE… THIS YEAR, STYLES BROKE BOUNDARIES WHILE REMAINING TREND-LED AND OF-THE-MOMENT

THE COLOUR STAGETHE COLOUR PODS WERE BURSTING WITH BRIGHT SHADES, BOLD LOOKS AND BESPOKE TONES

THE TEXTURED HAIR STAGEFROM THE SLICKEST OF BRAIDS TO BRUSHED OUT TEXTURE, AND FROM SLEEK STYLES, TO NATURAL TEXTURE, THE BRAND-NEW TEXTURED HAIR STAGE, SPONSORED BY AVLON PROFESSIONAL WAS A CELEBRATION OF CURLS AND COILS

MODERN BARBER STAGETHIS IS WHAT THE INDUSTRY’S FINEST BARBERS RATE AS THIS YEAR’S COOLEST CUTS, STYLES AND COLOURS

HJ ACADEMY STAGEDESIGNED TO SPOTLIGHT THE UP-AND-COMING AND FUTURE STARS OF OUR INDUSTRY, THE HJ ACADEMY STAGE DELIVERED A CORNUCOPIA OF HAIR LOOKS RANGING FROM THE SALON-FRIENDLY TO THE AVANT GARDE

In CONVERSATION with...BACK FOR ITS SECOND YEAR, THIS INTERVIEW STAGE GOT NICE AND INTIMATE WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST NAMES – PLUS, WE RECORDED THE SECOND SEASON OF OUR NEW PODCAST LIVE AND DIRECT FROM #SALON25

#SALON25: MASTERCLASSESTHE BRIGHTEST STARS OF THE INDUSTRY BRING THEIR OWN UNIQUE CUTTING AND COLOURING EDUCATION TO A LIVE AUDIENCE

BUSINESS LIVETHE CONVERSATIONS ON THE BUSINESS LIVE STAGE WERE FILLED WITH HOT TOPICS SUCH AS RECRUITMENT, SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND AI, AS WELL AS IN-DEPTH DEBATES ON THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

IN IT TO WIN ITMEET THE STARS OF OUR COMPETITION AREA, RANGING FROM BARBERS TO EXTENSIONISTS AND FROM AVANT GARDE ARTISTS TO BRIDAL SPECIALISTS

WHAT WE SAW AT #SALON25SALON INTERNATIONAL WAS THE PLACE TO BE – EVERYTHING YOU NEED AS A HAIRDRESSER WAS RIGHT AT STYLISTS' FINGERTIPS. YES, THERE WAS SHOPPING AND NEW LAUNCHES, BUT THERE WAS SO MUCH MORE BESIDES…

SALON GROUP EDUCATIONVISITORS COULD MEET THE TEAMS FROM RUSH AND SASSOON AND LEARN ALL ABOUT THEIR EDUCATION AND ETHOS.

AS SEEN ON STAGEShot live at #salon25, salon styles have never looked so fresh

Pretty in PINKFun, punky, pops of colour

LIBERTINEChannelling the rebellious glamour of the Bright Young Things of interwar London, but reimagined for a new generation of tastemakers

TENSIONResilience and delicacy, precision with fluidity, this is a collection of contrasts

MAKE THE SWITCHSmart salons are switching to Beu this Christmas, here’s why…

HOT SHOTDid you catch the HJ Shoot Space at Salon International? In this first instalment of the images captured on site, take a look at the stand-out styles from the stands, stages and stars of #salon25

#trending1. Nourish and Grow A targeted formula for

Pink PARADISEEvery aspect of Charlotte Paints Hair has been carefully considered to reflect Charlotte’s values of individuality, inclusivity, and creativity

adventures of a… SUPER SALON OwnerSalon Owner, Tim Scott Wright is celebrating 30 years in hairdressing, so it was only right we had a chat about his journey so far, and what’s coming up next!

BEHIND THE LENS RereligionDarren Ambrose shares the story behind his collection, Rereligion