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INSIDERThis month we ask if you’re retailing for Christmas, and if you know the difference between a coworking space and renting a chair

COLOUR NOTESJack Howard talks about the cycle of trends and how to stay relevant

TRENDING1. Spectrum One 1. Dream Team Spectrum One

A BLOOMING SUCCESSBloom Lifestyle has grown once more – it’s time to check out Bloom Salon Glasgow

ADVENTURES OF A STYLING AMBASSADORChris Long, GB Styling Ambassador for Dyson, talks us through how he journeyed from salon to session, giving his top tips along the way…

LIFE THROUGH A LENS Sam BurnettSam is an award-winning hairstylist and the Founder and Creative Director of HARE & BONE, London. He won Newcomer of the Year at #BHA03 aged just 23

HARD WORK PAYS OFFThere are no shortcuts to success, and working harder than everyone else around you has been Jason Yates’ mantra from the start of his career as a Youth Training Scheme apprentice at the John English salon group in Stokeon-Trent. He is now President of John Paul Mitchell Systems and HJ’s Jayne Lewis-Orr caught up with him in Frankfurt

“How do you handle client complaints on social media?„Three stylists share how they interact with their customers online

HJ VOICENOTESSamantha Cusick discusses pre-emptive diversification and business pivots

REGISTERING FOR VATWe spoke to financial experts to understand the steps to take once you hit the VAT threshold and the recently announced changes

SECRETS TO SUCCESSHaringtons are celebrating 40 years in business, here are their top tips for longevity

WHAT A CLIENT WANTSThinking of expanding your retail offering for the festive season? Use our handy quiz to help your clients find the perfect gift

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEARGet ready to deck the halls with this guide to selling at Christmas

CHANGING ROOMSThe places and spaces that freelancers are working in is fast-changing to offer more flex, more community and more creative opportunities

THE PLANET POSITIVE BEAUTY GUIDEBeauty Guide

THE STAGE TIMETABLESDON’T GET FOMO, SET REMINDERS NOW FOR THE ACTS YOU WANT TO SEE ACROSS ALL FOUR STAGES. THE FOLLOWING PAGES COVER ALL THE FREE STAGES AT #SALON24

MODERN BARBER STAGESATURDAY 12 OCTOBER SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER MONDAY 14

HJ ACADEMY STAGESATURDAY 12 OCTOBER HJ POD 1 HJ POD

BUSINESS LIVELED BY A RANGE OF INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS AND EXPERTS THESE INSPIRING SESSIONS WILL HELP UPSKILL YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS

MASTERS OF THE CRAFTALL FIVE SALON MASTERCLASSES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER IN THE PLATINUM SUITE

A PERFECT #SALON24 DAYTOO MUCH TO SEE AND DO AT SALON INTERNATIONAL? WE HEAR YOU! THAT’S WHY WE’VE COME UP WITH AN ITINERARY AND SOME SUGGESTIONS OF HOW TO SPEND YOUR TIME AT THE EXHIBITION

SISTINEInspired by the spectacular Michelangelo frescoes of the Sistine chapel

ZENInspired by Japanese minimalism, this collection is fresh, contemporary and effortless

GOTHIC STREET STYLEA diversity of looks, texture, shape and colours – all with a dark twist

GRUNGEInspired by the early 00s alternative scene, but with a 2024 twist

NEW ORGANIC WEARABLEReady to wear looks that will appeal to every type of client

RAWKeep it organic and natural

UNDERBOSS & POWER PLAYERSRebellious spirits and the refined beauty

GIRLS ALLOWEDTransforming the traditionally male-dominated skate scene into one that's rebelliously feminine

BLONDE REBELLIONShatter the norms of blonde hair, inspired by shades from around the world

SPIRITMouth-watering shades range from the softest apricots to the punchiest of peach pops

FRACTUREDrawing inspiration from the innovative approach of Swiss artist Simon Berger, renowned for his distinctive method of 'incising' images onto glass using a hammer

A STYLIST’S BFFDuring the festive season, you need tools you can rely on

THE BEST GIFTS…… come in ghd-shaped packages. Fill your retail shelves with these tempting gifts and make your clients' Christmas dreams come true

WINNING LOOKSWe grabbed the winners on the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2024 shoot to quiz them about their experience of winning and what it felt like to see their looks behind the lens

SHOW YOUR IDThe essentials to know about the L’Oréal ID Artist programme. Have you got what it takes?

ARE YOU RUNNING YOUR SALON LIKE A PRO?Timely’s simple checklist takes you through fives ways you can take the hard work out of managing your salon

Hair.TOXX: the Pioneer of HAIR CRYOTHERAPYA new premium hair reconstruction treatment for extremely damaged hair. The ‘coolest’ treatment in the haircare regeneration market

SHINE BRIGHTASP Expert Haircare brings their latest product innovation, Gloss Shotz and Glaze Shotz

The EXOSOME GAME - CHANGERThis new in-salon treatment could change how you treat clients with thinning, weakened hair

THERE IS NO STYLING WITHOUT PROTECTIONDiscover Prodigy Air Styler – good heat for endless styling possibilities without hair damage*

The SECRET TO SALON SUCCESSDiscover how Beu is revolutionising business for salons with self-employed staff

The difference is clear MIST VS. STEAMTRANSFORM HAIR & SCALP HEALTH & BOOST COLOUR WITH TAKARA BELMONT’S SPA MIST II