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HJ REPORTS: STMNT SUMMIT 2024A trip to Barcelona for the fourth annual event

HJ REPORTS: Moroccanoil Elite ShowcaseHJ’s Jayne Lewis-Orr attends the brand’s event in Hertfordshire

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BACKWASH UNIT FOR YOUR SALONWHY THE PERFECT BACKWASH CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

ASK THE EXPERTS WITH MICHELLE SULTAN What exactly is a silk press?Find out about the chemical-free way to take Afro/ textured hair from curly to straight with BaBylissPRO ambassador Michelle Sultan

INSIDERWe look at business stats from the past month

COLOUR NOTESSteven Smart reveals his colour calling card

TRENDINGThe latest products on the market

OUR HOUSE...Take a peek inside the hub for all things Sassoon

ADVENTURES OF A CELEBRITY EXTENSIONISTInanch Emir shares her journey to becoming an established extensionist

LIFE THROUGH A LENSSeven stunning images from Beverly C MBE

HOW DO YOU HANDLE NO-SHOWS?How do you handle no-shows?

HJ VOICENOTESStephen Morley on keeping a team loyal

LOGO FOCUSThree salons share the thinking behind their branding

LONDON CALLINGOne stylist shares what really goes on backstage

COOL IT DOWNDon’t neglect these trending shades

WARM IT UPWarm blonde is back with a bang

ANOTHER DIMENSIONSpecialists share their curly career paths

AGELESS BEAUTYRadiant shine, bold colour and shapes that defy gravity

PIECES OF METextured hair in all its glorious forms

YOUR #SALON24 GUIDEWHAT TO SEE, WHAT TO BOOK AND WHAT TO BUY!

THE PINNACLE OF HAIRDRESSINGDON’T MISS THE FIVE MASTERCLASSES ON SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER WHERE YOU CAN GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH SOME OF THE GREATEST MINDS (AND HANDS) IN THE INDUSTRY

BACK IN BUSINESSPLAN YOUR WEEKEND WITH THESE EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS LIVE SESSIONS

HJ STAGECOME SEE SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST NAMES IN HAIRDRESSING -ALL ON THE ONE AND ONLY HJ STAGE

MODERN BARBER STAGEMASTER BARBERS AND TRENDSETTERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE TAKE TO THE STAGE ACROSS THE WILL WEEKEND TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS

COLOUR STAGEGET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH YOUR FAVOURITE COLOURISTS AS THEY SHOWCASE NEW TECHNIQUES, INSPIRATION AND LIVE TRANSFORMATIONS

HJ ACADEMY STAGETHIS INTERACTIVE STAGE IS FILLED WITH THE HOTTEST NEW TALENT AND INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZERS

A Perfect Day at #SALON24ASIDE FROM THE BRANDS AND MAIN STAGES YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION HERE ON A HOST OF LIVE STAND STAGES, COMPETITIONS AND KEY AREAS THAT YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON

A-Z OF SALON INTERNATIONALFROM THE LATEST LAUNCHES TO ESTABLISHED BRANDS AND SOFTWARE TH ROUGH TO COLOUR AND ELECTRICALS, SALON INTERNATIONAL HAS IT ALL. SO MAKE A BEELINE FOR #SALON24

AN ICONIC COLLABORATIONAnthony Mascolo unveils a timeless collection with Frank Brormann for Calligraphy Cut

AFTER DARKThe vibrant streets of Soho are the backdrop for these flawless, elegant and alluring looks

BLAST OFFIt’s time to experiment, without limitations

CHIAROSCUROA celebration of luminosity and contrast, mirroring the brilliance of 70's architecture

IN THE SHADOWSStrength, beauty and the divine feminine

AQUATICFrom the depths of the deep blue sea comes other-worldly hair creations

NEW BOHOEthereal and dreamy opulence

CURL CONFIDENCEThe new OLAPLEX Bond Shaping Technology™ marks the next wave of scientific innovation from OL APLEX

LIFT + DEFY DAMAGEMagnet Blondes is here to save ALL blondes, whatever your client’s hair type and whatever your desired colour technique

LEAVE YOUR MARKAustralian professional haircare brand evo has expanded its staino range to include three new super-bright, intense shades

COLOUR THAT CARES iNOA is on a mission to quash any client concerns around colour

TRANSFORM YOUR BLONDEVisibly transform hair in as little as 10 seconds for a radiant clear cool blonde with Blonde FX

THE POWER OF CHOICEICONIC INNOVATION

CARE FOR HAIRThe new Avlon AffirmCare Dandruff Collection works to minimise scalp irritation, nourish, and strengthen hair for your coily and curly clients

THE BEST WAY TO RUN A SELF-EMPLOYED SALONRunning a salon with self-employed staff doesn’t have to be difficult – here’s why