CO-CREATED WITH PROSEVERY DETAIL OF PURE PERFECTION HAS BEEN DEVELOPED WITH PROFESSIONAL COLOURISTS IN MIND

PROOF IN PERFORMANCEPURE COLOUR RESULTS, BACKED BY CLINICALLY PROVEN HAIR BENEFITS

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE COLOURDISCOVER HOW BREAKTHROUGH SUPERCHARGED METAL PURIFIER TECHNOLOGY IS REDEFINING AMMONIA-FREE PERMANENT COLOUR

MEET PURE PERFECTIONPOWERED BY BREAKTHROUGH METAL PURIFER TECHNOLOGY, WELLA PROFESSIONALS’ PURE PERFECTION IS A NEW GENERATION OF AMMONIA-FREE PERMANENT COLOUR. DELIVERING PURE, TRUE-TO-TONE RESULTS WITH CLINICALLY PROVEN CARE

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insiderThis month, we quizzed you on your clients’ autumn colour choices and how closely you’re following the latest trends

HJ VOICENOTESNicholas James Tucker, owner of Nicholas James Hair, believes where you build your career shouldn’t define how far it can take you – and explains why returning to the Welsh Valleys became the making of his career

"Should your name be above the salon door?"Three salon owners discuss whether a personal name or a brand is the key to long-term success

ARTISTRY AT ITS FinestDesigned to celebrate the best of the hair industry while pushing creative boundaries, it’s time to meet the winners of the Keune Hair Stylist Awards 2026

Boosting confidence and changing mindsetsThe members of HJ’s Business Boardroom, led by mentor Sean Hanna and in association with L’Oréal Professionnel, share the biggest lessons they’ve learnt

EXPERIENCE MattersLooking for seven practical steps to elevate every stage of the client journey and build stronger relationships? Enter Salon Emotion by L’Oréal Professional Products…

The BIG SALON CENSUS of COLOUR TRENDSFROM GLOSSY BRUNETTES AND CREAMY BLONDES TO EVOLVING GREY BLENDS AND PLAYFUL COLOUR BLOCKING, WE ASK STYLISTS WHAT’S SHAPING SALON COLOUR FOR AUTUMN – PLUS THE TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES HELPING THEM KEEP COLOUR CLIENTS COMING BACK

NXT AUTUMN/WINTER 2026: Colour Means MoreDiscover how NXT is redefining salon colour for Autumn/Winter 2026 through three high-margin, ultra-wearable trends designed to elevate the craft and boost your bottom line

Colour NOTESWella Professionals Guest Artist & Founder of Stil Salon, Christel Barron-Hough talks marmalade shades, traditional techniques, and toning

THE RUNWAY REPORTThe AW26 runways revealed the hair trends set to shape the season ahead, with storytelling replacing perfection and personality taking precedence over polish

The Next Generation AsksHJ's Newcomer of the Year Chloe Houston puts her questions to British Hairdresser of the Year Efi Davies on creativity, confidence and inspiring the future of hairdressing

Living the DREAMWe caught up with the super-talents who are this year’s nominees for HJ’s British Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, to find out what inspires them, drives them and makes them who they are

The COLOUR EDITDiscover how Quif supports professional stylists by empowering colourists, inspiring creativity, and delivering premium colour performance to elevate technical results and boost business profitability

TRANSFORMING CURL EDUCATIONFounder Carla Kirkpatrick on building confidence through curl education and community

DON’T FEEL THE BURNWe spoke to hairdressers, salon owners and mental well-being specialists for their insight and advice on avoiding burnout

Why Sally Beauty Should Be YOUR FIRST STOP AT SALONLOOKING FOR THE LATEST COLOUR TRENDS, EXPERT EDUCATION AND A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE WITH THE INDUSTRY? MAKE THE SALLY BEAUTY STAND ONE OF YOUR FIRST STOPS AT SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026

WELCOME TO SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026: The Ultimate Industry GuideYOUR OFFICIAL PREVIEW OF SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026 AT EXCEL LONDON, FEATURING LIVE STAGES, MASTERCLASSES, AND UNMISSABLE BUSINESS INSIGHTS FOR HAIR PROFESSIONALS

SALON MasterclassesWE’RE BRINGING TOGETHER SOME OF THE MOST RESPECTED VOICES IN HAIRDRESSING FOR AN UNMISSABLE PROGRAMME OF EDUCATION

RED Means BusinessHJ caught up with Natasha Grossman, CEO of HOB Salons, to discover how Wella Professionals’ exclusive RED community helps inspire fresh thinking, stronger leadership and lasting business success

COMPETITIONS at SALON INTERNATIONALREADY TO PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST? DISCOVER THE COMPETITIONS GIVING HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS THE CHANCE TO SHOWCASE THEIR CREATIVITY, TECHNICAL MASTERY AND TALENT LIVE AT SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026

SALON LIVEEXPERIENCE EXCLUSIVE LIVE SHOWS FROM SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN HAIRDRESSING, WITH SALON LIVE BRINGING TOGETHER INSPIRING EDUCATION, CREATIVE TECHNIQUES AND INDUSTRY-LEADING EXPERTISE

HJ STAGETHE HJ STAGE IS BACK AT #SALON26 WITH AN INSPIRING LINE-UP OF LEADING ARTISTS, DELIVERING LIVE EDUCATION, TRENDING TECHNIQUES AND CREATIVITY

Modern Barber STAGETHE MODERN BARBER STAGE IS RETURNING TO SALON INTERNATIONAL, AND HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The Wahl EXPERIENCEFrom cutting-edge clipper technology to world-class education, Wahl Professional returns to Salon International with an unmissable programme of barbering inspiration

THE TRENDS STAGETAKE A DEEPER LOOK AT THE CUTS, COLOURS, AND STYLES YOUR CLIENTS ARE ASKING FOR, WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE ON HOW TO RECREATE THEM TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD

COLOUR STAGEGET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS AND LEADING BRANDS AS THEY REVEAL THE TECHNIQUES, INNOVATIONS AND TREND FORECASTS DEFINING THE INDUSTRY

THE TEXTURED HAIR STAGECELEBRATE CURLS, COILS AND EVERY TEXTURE IN BETWEEN AS THE TEXTURED HAIR STAGE, SPONSORED BY AVLON PROFESSIONAL, RETURNS TO #SALON26 WITH CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION, EXPERT TECHNIQUES AND ENDLESS INSPIRATION

BUSINESS LIVECUT THROUGH THE NOISE AND TACKLE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING SALON OWNERS TODAY WITH EXPERT ADVICE, REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES AT SALON INTERNATIONAL’S BUSINESS LIVE STAGE, SPONSORED BY REVLON PROFESSIONAL

SALON INTERNATIONAL A-Z EDITIONFROM THE LATEST LAUNCHES AND LEADING BRANDS TO EXCLUSIVE SHOW OFFERS, COLOUR, ELECTRICALS, AND SOFTWARE, SALON INTERNATIONAL 2026 HAS IT ALL. HERE’S WHAT’S IN STORE AT #SALON26…

Complete PROTECTIONDiscover Goddess Maintenance: multi-depth full-fibre hair longevity, seen and felt from the first service, with no added processing time or weight

NOBLEBold geometry meets soft, sculptural elegance

RAWRepurposed wigs redefined through sustainable creativity

The Evolution of CRAZY COLORWearable vivids, reimagined

THE FUTURE of VividsFrom true coppers to dreamy pastels, Crazy Color’s latest launch is designed to make vivid colour more accessible without compromising on creativity

Sunset RIOTBold colour meets effortless rock and roll

TEXTURE MOSAICA celebration of texture, artistry and expression

VIVID WHISPERSoft textures meet striking colour in quiet harmony

BECOME A MEMBER THIS MONTHSubscribe to HJ this month for your chance to win one of six Alfa Italia Lustro Professional Stylers worth £185!

Tender GRAVITYSculptural hair artistry defined by softness, structure and quiet emotion

EARTHA celebration of nature, sustainability and handcrafted hair artistry

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Hit the HEADLINESTake a look inside the luxurious Norfolk salon that was designed by a stepdad and daughter duo

Inspiration STATIONLooking to find the latest professional salon furniture, explore expert design advice and experience products first-hand? The Salon Supplies Furniture Showroom Open Day has you covered!

Adventures of an… UNDERDOGFrom entering competitions early in his career to winning two British Hairdressing Awards, Danny Malone proves confidence comes from backing yourself first

BEHIND THE LENS GUOCOFrom pandemic planning to an accidental hero shot, Emma Simmons reveals the story behind her striking GUOCO collection