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BY YOUR SIDE AT EVERY STEP WHEN YOU LOOK for a partner in business, the same rules apply as when you look for a partner in life.

Someone who inspires and excites you… Someone you can also trust and depend on… A partner who is there for you through good times and bad…

L’Oréal Professionnel Paris has worked hand-in-hand with hair artists for more than 110 years, believing more than anyone else in your skill, your expertise and your professional difference.

At the heart of this incredible, enduring relationship: a collaboration between L’Oréal Professionnel Paris and hair artists to create exciting, pioneering products and experiences that drive women into your chair.

It’s this intimate relationship with the pro community that makes L’Oréal Professionnel Paris such a reputable brand among consumers – it’s a name they feel close to, that they too can trust.

And it’s all backed up with the unique style DNA of L’Oréal Professionnel Paris – a finger on the fashion pulse that injects excitement and newness into everything this brand does, says and creates. This modernity, this freshness, ensures your skills and your business are always moving forward – giving you a point of difference that continually attracts new clients to your doors. That's the perfect partnership.

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CR EATIV E HE AD AD VE RT OR IAL

In 1909 Eugene Schueller invented a safe professional hair colour, and in doing so created L’Oréal Professionnel Paris – a brand that would always focus its expertise and research on professional hairdressers, a trade that Eugene considered an art form.

When he started out Eugene was supported by 50 hairdressers, testing his formulas, assessing product performance and participating in workshops. Today, more than 1.5 million hairdressers around the world are part of the L’Oréal Professionnel Paris community.

Now, more than ever, hairdressers are a crucial part of the community, you only had to see the clients flocking back to their stylists after the first lockdown to know that. Working together with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, you can achieve the kind of physical and emotional transformations that boost self-confidence and pride in your clients. Isn’t that what being a hairdresser is all about?

Eugene Schueller, founder, L’Oréal

“WHAT WE LOOK TO ACHIEVE IN OUR LABS IS TO MAKE YOUR JOB EASIER. I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT L’ORÉAL IS ENTIRELY AT THE HAIRDRESSER’S SERVICE” Eugene Schueller, founder, L’Oréal

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INTRODUCING THIS SEASON’S TREND FOR PROFESSIONAL HAIR COLOUR – INSPIRED BY THE CLASSIC MAKE-UP TECHNIQUE, ‘THE SMOKY EYE’. TIMELESS, EXPENSIVE-LOOKING AND CONTINUALLY COVETED, SMOKY HAIR BY LʼORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS IS FOR ALL WOMEN, ALL HAIR COLOURS AND ALL HAIR TYPES

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FROM MAKE-UP TO HAIR COLOUR INJECT NEW LIFE INTO YOUR COLOUR BUSINESS THIS JANUARY WITH A NEW L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS COLOUR TECHNIQUE THAT’S PERFECT FOR EVERY CLIENT L’Oréal Professionnel Paris brings the classic Smoky Eye make-up technique to hair colour. Just like in beauty, Smoky Hair is all about the seamless blend and smudging of colour tones, using a darker shade at the root combined with reflective lights on the lengths and ends. This multi-dimensional, sophisticated finish – requiring a perfect gradient that only professional hairdressers can deliver – is versatile, on-trend and suitable for every client, with a complete colour palette of warm and cool colour possibilities to create truly bespoke and personalised results.

Start the Smoky Hair conversation using the Style My Hair Pro app from L'Oréal Professionnel Paris, available to download free of charge onto your smartphone or tablet. A new Smoky Hair filter on the innovative 3D virtual makeover tool allows your client to ‘try on’ different versions of the look, helping you to decide their perfect shade.

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Seal this Smoky Hair service with Serie Expert Vitamino Color Acidic Sealer from L’OrÊal Professionnel Paris. This luxurious liquid in-salon treatment locks in colour and delivers a top coat of shine right after application. After the Smoky Hair service, shampoo the hair twice and apply the Acidic Sealer to the mid-lengths and ends.

Emulsify and rinse immediately. The Acidic Sealer treatment has PH 4.5 technology, meaning the hair is rebalanced after the colour service and the colour is locked in for longer. When used with the Vitamino Color haircare range, colour is protected from fading for up to eight weeks.*

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GROWTH MIND-SET

NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO RE-IMAGINE THE FUTURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS, COMPLETE WITH NEW IDEAS, NEW TOOLS AND NEW EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR CLIENTS, COURTESY OF L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS The world is changing, and so can you. Despite the uncertainty there are things you can take control of, you and your fellow pros can adapt to the new reality. Digital innovation is remoulding the professional hairdressing industry, with new ways to target potential customers through multiple online and offline channels at any time of the day or night. So seize the opportunity to excite and delight your clients with new thinking and new technologies developed exclusively for hair professionals by L’Oréal Professionnel Paris.

REINVENT YOUR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

INTERACTIVE CONSULTATIONS

The Style My Hair Pro consultation app is an exciting technology developed by L’Oréal Professionnel Paris to transform your hair colour consultation. Inspire your clients with customisable moodboards of trending hair looks before creating a fully customised new hair colour look that your client can ‘try on’ in real time. There's also a digital swatchbook with technical guides so you can always find the perfect shade.

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Modernise your salon space and elevate the customer experience with Salon Emotion, an exclusive seven-step programme that will enable you to entice new and existing clients. It breaks down the salon experience into four key pillars of physical, digital, emotional and sustainable transformation. It involves redesigning your salon to ensure clients are comfortable and safe; connecting you with a wider reach of consumers and platforms; building strong relationships with consumers; and giving you a greener future by reducing your environmental impact.

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Access

NEW TOOLS TO MAXIMISE EFFICIENCY

Hellen Ward

Education is the foundation of your business. With Access (lorealaccess.com), the innovative online learning destination created by L’Oréal Professional Products Division, you now have a wealth of exciting and inspirational ‘by pros, for pros’ education at your fingertips, co-developed with top hair artists.

Log on wherever you are at any time, and you’ll be part of a community of 40,000+ hair pros with access to everything from product launches, digital upskilling and trend discovery to technique mastery, business development and much more.

And you can even use Access to book into courses at your local academy!

Enjoy 24/7 ordering with special offers and next-day delivery options. Available for multi-uses, with different permission levels and auto-save baskets.

L’ORÉAL BUSINESS PLUS This marketing platform for hair pros delivers digital toolkits to help you engage with your clients on social media. Just a single click opens a wealth of assets – product shots, model images and lifestyle imagery that consumers will love. You can even order personalised print materials for your salon!

Search L’Oréal Business Plus and unlock…

GET YOUR FINANCES IN ORDER

“Consumer behaviour has changed drastically – thinking fluidly and adapting your business model has never been more important,” says Hellen Ward, leading salon director and co-founder of Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa. That’s why she’s developed the L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Business Rescue finance bootcamp for salons and freelance hairdressers. The webinar delivers four key points to help you manage your finances, get more clients in your chair, build your brand and create a business game plan.

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LET’S WORK TOGETHER

2021 WILL BE VERY CHALLENGING, BUT WE BELIEVE MAINTAINING A STRONG LOYALTY TO OUR TEAM AND PARTNERSHIP WILL ALLOW US TO CONTINUE TO THRIVE. THE SUPPORT WE RECEIVE FROM L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS IS INTEGRAL TO THIS PROCESS” KEN EASTWOOD, KENNADY’S

“HAVING L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS – AND I MEAN ALL THE GREAT PEOPLE WITHIN NOT JUST THE BRAND – BY MY SIDE HAS BEEN INVALUABLE IN TERMS OF MY ARTISTIC GROWTH AND THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF MY BUSINESS” ANDREW MULVENNA, ANDREW MULVENNA HAIR

“THE INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES ON OFFER FROM L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS HAVE REALLY HELPED US BUILD CAREERS FOR OUR TEAM”

“PEOPLE MAKE A BUSINESS AND I HAVE A FANTASTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH SO MANY OF THE PEOPLE AT L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS. BEING ALIGNED WITH THE BRAND FOR SUCH A LONG TIME IS REALLY POWERFUL AND I HAVE MET SO MANY OTHER SALON OWNERS WHO HAVE ALSO BEEN A GREAT SUPPORT AND SOUNDING BOARD – ESPECIALLY IN MOMENTS LIKE THESE” SALLY MONTAGUE, SALLY MONTAGUE HAIR GROUP

ANGIE DROMGOOLE, ZEBA HAIRDRESSING

“L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU. THE AMAZING GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER CARE HAS BEEN SECOND TO NONE” GUY KREMER, GUY KREMER SALONS

“TO HAVE A PARTNER LIKE L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS IS INVALUABLE. THE PRODUCTS DELIVER EVERY TIME, FROM STYLING TO HAIRCARE AND COLOUR. AND THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES ARE VITAL TO KEEP MY TEAMS UP-TO-DATE” PAUL HESSION, HESSION HAIRDRESSING

Partner with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris and it will work with you to understand your business, the challenges you face and the opportunities that will help you achieve your goals. You’ll be assigned a Business Partner, who’ll put together a bespoke business plan to help you grow. Your Education Consultant will arrange a complimentary education evaluation, advising you on the best transition for your salon, including an online/offline personalised programme. And there will be opportunities for in-salon training in the five key growth levers: growing haircare sales, growing treatments, growing your colour business, growing new client numbers and growing the frequency of visits. This personalised partnership will help you upskill, develop and be inspired – and it’s designed just for you.

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Hello from the other side of the annus horribilis none of us will ever forget. The financial fallout from this global pandemic has been compared with the 2008 crisis for months now, but there 2021, it’s a new dawn, it’s a are two lockdown epiphanies that collapsing banks never granted the new day and we’re raring to public: how much people need their hairdressers and the central role go! Looking for an inspiring that salons play in even our smallest communities. I can vouch for how listen? Then check out restorative my return to a favourite salon felt; the peace was surely on our complete The Root a par with Holly Golightly’s angst-busting time at Tiffany & Co. The of It podcast series (see salon environment is a great comfort, but anxieties are still natural and page 22) – grab your we’ve devoted our feature A Safe Space, from page 42, to how salons are headphones and tune investing in the most sophisticated measures to keep customers protected in; from Sam McKnight and reassured. We also celebrate four Heroes of Lockdown on page 24, some and Slidercuts to 10 outstanding industry campaigners and educators who kept spirits up and salons Magazine’s Claudia Croft, in the national conversation last year. If 2020 taught us anything, it is that hear fascinating chats living with the risk of Covid-19 means uncertainty for business. On page between incredible people!

10 we take a look at how enhancing your digital presence can go towards Now, it may be late, but offsetting the effects of physical restrictions, as well as attracting and it’ll be WORTH THE WAIT! keeping customers. I sincerely hope you enjoy this issue, my first The Most Wanted and as editor-at-large, and I look forward to showcasing your stories The It List 2020 Grand Final is throughout 2021. finally coming to London on 29 March – and we’re celebrating our 105 fabulous finalists here (see Rachel Marie Walsh, pages 34 to 41). Can you feel the Editor-at-large buzz beginning to build? creativeheadmag.com/events

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BRAVE NEW WORLD Hugh Campbell Hair Group in Limerick reveals Neo Futurism, filled with looks clients will love

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The edit THE NEWS AND KNOW-HOW FROM YOUR INDUSTRY

NATIONAL HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICESHIP MAKES DEBUT THE NEW NATIONAL Hairdressing Apprenticeship will begin rolling out across a number of locations in Dublin from January, following a collaboration with the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB).

Heralded as a game-changer for the hairdressing industry in Ireland, it will provide apprentices who complete the programme with a Level 6 Major Award on the National Framework of Qualifications, with certification awarded by Quality and Qualifications Ireland.

Aimed at school leavers who have completed the Leaving Certificate, early school leavers who have at least two years’ full-time salon experience and mature applicants who wish to pursue a career in hairdressing, the three-year programme will offer training on a day-release basis with students placed in the salon environment for four days a week under the guidance of a salon mentor.

The programme has been developed as a new statutory apprenticeship by a consortium of industry and education providers, with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board as the lead co-ordinating provider. Education and Training Boards in Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford, Cavan and Monaghan are also on board to support the delivery of the apprenticeship. Employers who wish to register an apprentice must first be approved by SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, with an Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme available for employers.

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Dublin Hairdresser joins Wella GenNOW Team House of Colour stylist Aisling Kenny has made it on to the new Wella Professionals Generation NOW Team. The Dublin-based hairdresser joins a five-strong team for 18 months of mentoring and opportunity. The team is, pictured clockwise from top left: Danielle Boler (NJUK), Aisling, Sophie Kinlock (McIntyres), Tarin Scott (Hazel & Haydn) and Emily Worboys (Hair Lounge 47). “I was absolutely over the moon when I got the news that I was on the Wella GenNOW Team,” said Aisling. “The opportunity to work with hair icons and get involved in photoshoots, shows and television is exactly the next step I want in my career.”

The mentoring programme will be directed by the award-winning lead mentor Luke Benson, a former GenNOW Team member. Luke said: “I think we have discovered some incredible new hairdressing talent in the making and I am really looking forward to this creative journey with them.”

Eco-ethical and professional, new weDo offers vegan, cruelty-free and 100 per cent recyclable products, with a minimalist formula. The brand has now become the unofficial ‘eco lab’ of Wella, sharing knowledge and pushing for positive change across the entire business. It also boasts an exclusive partnership with Plastic Bank, which ensures that for every weDo product sold, eight plastic bottles will be collected from the environment.

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CONSUMERS WANT GREENER PRODUCTS A WHOPPING 91 per cent of consumer want less packaging with beauty products, while 88 per cent want refill options. Those are some of the findings from the British Beauty Council’s new sustainability report, which calls on the industry to collaborate through what it calls a Sustainable Beauty Coalition. According to The Courage to Change findings, consumers’ top concerns included confusion over which products could be recycled, high use of plastics, cruelty to animals and ocean pollution. Its research found high percentages of interest from consumers in more sustainable initiatives. In response, the report lays out an action plan for a sustainable beauty sector to overcome the issues currently affecting beauty businesses.

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of hair and beauty businesses have introduced new ways of communicating with their customers as a result of the pandemic, according to Yell Business.

Its report also found 74 per cent of hair and beauty businesses stated that instant messaging is key for business success post Covid-19.

HAIRDRESSING COUNCIL REVEALS NEW PRESIDENT IRISH HAIRDRESSING COUNCIL vice-president Wayne Lloyd has succeeded Sean Taaffe to become president of the Council for 2021. Shaun Hickey Moriarty is taking on the vice-president role vacated by Lloyd.

Wayne Lloyd, owner of Wayne Lloyd Hair, has two salons in Bandon and Ballydehob in Co. Cork and more than 30 years’ experience in the hair industry. He works full time in the salons while also teaching, competing and directing regular photographic shoots for his Wayne Lloyd Creative Collections. He has received praise across the board for his hard work helping Irish hairdressing through a difficult year and most recently he won gold at the OMC Stylist Awards 2020 in the Ladies Trend Cut category. He is also a member of Habic’s advisory board.

Shaun Hickey Moriarty, owner of The Greene Room salons in Killaloe, Co. Clare, and Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, was the winner of the Alternative Hair Show Cut & Colour Visionary Ireland Award 2019.

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Irish hairdressing comedy to star at Dublin film festival A NEW BIG-SCREEN comedy set in Dublin sees a team of Irish hairdressers becoming local heroes.

Deadly Cuts is the directorial debut of writer Rachel Carey and centres on a working-class hair salon where the stylists become unlikely vigilantes and community heroes. Its world premiere will take place at the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF), where it will close the schedule.

The film, backed by Screen Ireland, stars Angeline Ball, Ericka Roe, Lauren Larkin, Shauna Higgins, Victoria Smurfit, Aidan McArdle and Pauline McLynn.

DIFF festival director Gráinne Humphreys, said: “We are working hard to curate and deliver a film festival that inspires and engages audiences, presenting the very best of international and Irish films.”

DIFF will run from 3 to 14 March, and is planned as a mix of drive-in, cinema and virtual screenings.

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What Jaunary and February have in store for...

SARAH MASON SARAH MASON PROFESSIONAL

It’s time to put a plan of action into place! January is always about education for my team.

I like to take them for three or four full days of learning over the month to prepare them for the year ahead. It is a time where I can enjoy sharing my skill set with them and allow them to move onto the next stage or address any areas in which they may be struggling.

I also like to get a feel for the events my team might be interested in, such as Wella TrendVision Awards. I love to sit with an annual planner in January and set out goals for the year.

DAVID CAMPBELL HOUSE OF COLOUR

We have a huge amount planned at House of Colour in the coming months. Our new training initiative, Project 37, is a groundbreaking first for the industry. We are also are finalising more salon expansion plans to grow our group. We are relaunching our wig business and adding Belle Hair Extensions to the salon group. Our new online education platform is near completion and our Salon Survival Kit is ready for our guests to enhance their experience. Also the art team is busy with a national tour which we hope to recommence for our spring/ summer 2021 collection.

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#CHedit WHY DID YOU WANT TO BECOME A HAIRDRESSER? When I was younger I was always experimenting with my own hair and loved trying out different cuts, colours and styles. I enjoyed being in a salon environment as a client, so I found a Saturday job. From there I really got an insight into hairdressing and decided that I wanted to pursue it as a career. It’s an art form – I have my tools and a canvas and from there I create something beautiful and unique for each client. While many artists work solo, as hairdressers we work better around other people. Whether it’s the consultation process with every client, or bouncing ideas around with the team, we’re always simultaneously creating and communicating.

CAMERON JAMES ARMSTRONG MARBLES HAIR & BEAUTY, HUGH CAMPBELL GROUP AGE: 25

WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR? There have been quite a few! The most significant one so far was joining the team at Marbles Hair & Beauty who have become like family over the past few years. They constantly encourage me to upskill and provide incredible opportunities to learn. Last year I was lucky enough to assist the RUSH Creative Team during its seminars and workshops at the salon. Another proud moment was coming second place in our annual salon competition last year, which gave me the confidence to then enter the L’Oréal Colour Trophy STAR

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Award 2020, and I was selected as a finalist. An ongoing highlight for me is having the chance to work on photoshoots and editorial work – I love the creativity and energy.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I want to be a really well-established stylist. You know the one – everybody has you on speed dial and clients will happily wait until you have a slot because they only want you!

Cutting hair is my absolute passion and because the industry is always changing and evolving, I am excited to see where my career will take me. I can see myself involved in education in the salon, imparting my experience and expertise to upcoming stylists, the way my mentors did for me.

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM HAIR GIG BE? I would love to see my cuts on the cover of fashion magazines like Vogue, Grazia and Elle. I am drawn to – and inspired by – the fashion industry, so to be a collaborator on future trends would be just amazing.

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Inside story RAVENS HAIR SALON LIMERICK

The Ravens Hair Salon team dreamed of refurbishing their beloved salon but knew it would be difficult to juggle a closure with the demands of clients. Luckily there was a silver lining to the first lockdown – the time for a complete makeover.

Senior stylist turned project manager Sarah Clancy, explains: “When we were forced to shut our doors due to the lockdown we decided to turn a negative into a positive. How lovely would it be to welcome back our amazing staff and clients to a brand-new salon?” Working with interior designer Aoife Tobin from Style So Simple, and carpenter Jeremy Lynch, Sarah mixed old and new. “We changed the floors, repainted the walls and doors, added architraves around the windows, artwork – the list goes on! We kept the ceilings, old chairs, original mirrors and the desk. Some of these items needed a little help like the chairs which were re-upholstered and the front desk, which was given a new covering on the front for a marbled effect.” The new look is completed with geometric wallpaper, glass ball lighting fittings and a little greenery to bring the outside in.

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ONLINE SERVICES SECURED everything Price-slashing online sellers can be a worry. from children’s education to prescription Some retail giants actively pursue consumers renewals while we were stuck in lockdown, and effectively cut the salon out of the sale and salons came to value their professional of professional products, but salons have an possibilities as never before. Even when expert edge. Big e-tailers make products more doors are open, features like click-and-collect affordable, of course, but they are short on and virtual consultations are great ways to expert advice, personality and a trusted touch. make the customer experience even more And it’s your social game that can help win seamless and personalised. Indeed, Phorest over those customers.

Salon Software has just added the latter to “Our Instagram following grew from 1,700 its suite of post-Covid tools. Establishing an followers to 8,500 during lockdown,” says e-commerce platform for your business now Maria, who attributes the growth of her seems essential, as does keeping clients close online sales directly to this increase. Her through social media. secret is frequent updates and one-to-one It is savvy to seek new income streams. communication. “I’ve done question-andSales may not be what you had anticipated answer sessions every night and given advice post-lockdown and your investment in PPE on homecare. We update our website daily and means your business may not be as profitable keep channels open with clients. It has not as you’d wish, at least for a while. “Being only saved my business but grown it in ways I online is important for establishing my brand, never thought possible. Plus, it pays the bills!” engaging with clients, Salons typically have educating clients with an uplifting appearance, my knowledge of and this can also be true homecare products and of their online efforts. influencing potential Even if you create a clients,” says Maria stylish site with the Haberlin, owner of the help of a digital agency, Berlin Hair Lounge Instagram can be a in Carlow, who has ‘front window’ in this MARIA HABERLIN, BERLIN HAIR LOUNGE gone from shipping 10 regard. It allows you to products a week to 200 showcase your team’s since the first lockdown. work and the inspirations that dovetail with An e-commerce store can encourage traffic your brand, as well as your fabulous interiors. to your bricks-and-mortar location, and a It can also provide visible reassurance of your software company that specialises in salons safety measures for cautious customers. can tailor its services for your business and Establishing your salon’s brand online is level of technological skill. It can also provide time and money well spent. Even if you are invaluable support in a crisis. The first a technophobe, there are personal benefits lockdown prompted Ciara Murphy, manager as well as financial. There is no denying the of 3 Degrees Hair Design in Cork, to start boost that comes from making someone’s an online store and she praises the team at day through online consultations. Karan Shortcuts for its help when disaster struck Burke, director of Ebano Ballinteer in Dublin, soon afterwards. “Our salon was destroyed saw how her sister Rachel, a Redken colour due to a fire in September, and we literally had specialist, took pleasure in ensuring each of nothing. Thanks to the team at Shortcuts our her clients was supported during lockdown. online shop was able to keep going.”

She says: “Rachel showed why it’s important Ciara began selling products through to resist box-colouring and shared how to Instagram and Facebook and created blow-dry and maintain hair at home.” collection points within the 5km limit prior to Ebano’s personal touch was not lost on starting her website – a cost-effective way to clients. Karan and her team overhauled their gauge and attract her customer base before e-commerce site in lockdown and now it’s a investing in a software package. business in itself.

“IT HAS GROWN MY BUSINESS IN WAYS I NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE”

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LIFE LESSONS

JOANNE OʼNEILL

JOANNE OʼNEILL HAIRDRESSING

Find balance. Start each morning with the intention of making the best and most of it.

Have a positive mental attitude.

Look after number one. Look after yourself and listen to your body and your head. Eat well.

Get exercise and drink more water. Be brave and change what isn’t making you happy.

Talk to and surround yourself with good people.

Have self-belief. Get involved in competition, team work, education, community projects that interest you. Go for it – even if it scares you. Help others to achieve and don’t be afraid to share your ideas.

Engage in personal development. Education is key. Learn something new, refreshing techniques and skills is very empowering. Get involved, you will learn from others around you.

Be creative. Make time to play.

Collect things that inspire you. Make a scrapbook. Find art, music, photographers, designers, architecture, history, travel, read or listen to podcasts.

Make time for new things.

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Grandioso 02.2 is the evocative name of Rossano Ferretti’s new volumising haircare collection of Shampoo, Conditioner and Volumising Spray. All three formulas are vegan and feel exceptionally luxurious.

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The additions to Kerastase’s Blond Absolu collection are enriched with skincare ingredient cica. There’s Le Bain Cicaextreme hybrid shampooin cream, Huile Cicaextreme concentrated oil to strengthen hair, Masque Cicaextreme hydrating treatment, and Serum Cicanuit to restore damaged hair while clients sleep. And there’s a Fusio-Dose backwash toner to fight brass.

Hospital grade disinfection for salons, Disicide from Hair Tools is vegan, environmentally-friendly and alcohol-free. The range includes sprays, wipes and jars, and its Plus+ range can be used on porous surfaces as well as textiles and leather.

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GUYS American Crew’s latest collection wraps 25 years of hair expertise in environmental sustainability. The range is vegan, silicone-free and features thoughtfully conceived packaging made with a minimum of 80 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic. The collection includes a range of shampoos and a conditioner. American Crew Detox Shampoo, an exfoliating and detoxifying shampoo for a deep cleansing experience, is the hero. In addition, the collection features the high-performing American Crew Daily Cleansing Shampoo, Daily Deep Moisturizing Shampoo and Daily Moisturizing Conditioner. Each formula is enriched with generous sloshes of naturally derived ingredients, including vitamin B5 and the classic citrus-mint fragrance.

Remi Cachet has added three new root stretch colour mixes to its Elegance hair range.

Check out its colour sample service to help clients find the perfect match, too!

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Get blonde clients’ attention with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Serie Expert Blondifier Leavein Resurfacing Balm – proven to help reduce hair breakage by up to 86 per cent. It seals, resurfaces and restores hair fibres.

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Aveda’s Invati Advanced has been extended to include an Intensive Hair and Scalp Masque and an Exfoliating Shampoo Light, for healthier scalps and fuller, thickerlooking hair.

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RRP SHAMPOO €31, MASQUE €42 +44 370 192 5650 Inspired by the iconic eye makeup look, ‘Smoky Hair’ is a new colour service from L’Oréal Professionnel Paris that showcases seamless blends and smudging of colour tones.

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OUR PICK OF THE LAUNCHES TO STACK ON SHELVES, ADD TO MENUS AND SHARE WITH YOUR STYLISTS Damage and hair breakage are major concerns for blonde clients, and there’s also a whole world of diverse needs. That’s why the revamp of BLONDME from Schwarzkopf Professional is so prescient – its versatility means there is now a blonde for everyone, irrespective of skin tone, hair colour, age or gender. The big news is the integrated pH-balancing 3D bond technology, a three-step system that ensures it protects hair, as well as creating new bonds, while the refreshed care line means home maintenance is more effective than ever. Standouts include Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+, which gives you maximum lift with minimum breakage. And there are two Blonde Wonders – Restoring Balm seals split ends by up to 90 per cent, while Glaze Mist leaves the hair up to 150 per cent shinier.

Numbers we think your blondes will buy into…

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IT’S ALL ABOUT... QUICK COLOUR Welcome five new colours to milk_shake’s Colour Whipped Cream line-up: Rose Brown, Light Pink, Light Blue, Light Grey and Intense Grey, brilliant for bespoke and instant hair pick-me-ups. With these additions you can now choose from a dozen delicious shades and create bespoke and immediate hair colour gratification. Whether you want to add intensity and vibrancy to existing colour or you want to give fresh and pretty tones to lighter hair colours, Colour Whipped Creams are easy-to-use and make the perfect addition to your services menu. The range is also the perfect Valentine’s Day retail opportunity.

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Stuck for time? Offer a speedy salon service with the launch of a special series of Evolution of the Color³ FAST from ALFAPARF Milano, with a processing time of just 10 minutes. Evolution creates intense, lasting colour quickly by calibrating pigment levels according to their reaction speeds. It covers greys perfectly with no need to mix with a natural base, and it lifts colour up to three levels. Mix together or with ALFAPARF Milano Pigments for endless colour combinations. The formula also has a fast yet deep conditioning effect on the hair, thanks to a humectant hyaluronic acid-derivative.

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COLOUR VISION

IT’S A NEW DAWN, IT’S A NEW DAY, AND A NEW LIFE FOR CLIENTS’ HAIR COLOUR. WELLA PROFESSIONALS ARE HERE TO START YOUR YEAR OFF RIGHT WITH NUMEROUS SOLUTIONS FOR CLIENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH

ON COURSE FOR CHANGE

Take advantage of Wella’s January Sale with 20 per cent off all Wella Professional courses booked and completed by the end of January 2021*. Brush up on your colouring skills by embarking on the many colour courses, or fine-tune your cutting skills with the highly acclaimed Classic Cutting course. For the complete lowdown, the new Wella Education Book 2021 is available to download now at wella.com/educationbook, or contact your nearest Wella Studio to request a printed copy.

Best of all, as part of Wella’s commitment to sustainability, the brand has teamed up with the Green Salon Collective in an industry-leading partnership to reduce waste in the hairdressing industry, and help salons begin their journey towards a more sustainable future. Wella Studios are now recycling 100 per cent of their waste streams, making a Wella visit more eco-friendly than ever before. And the Education Book is also now printed on 100 per cent recycled, FSC-certified, carbon balanced paper and is fully recyclable. Don’t forget, Wella salons can redeem their My Education Fund to cover the cost of courses. This has been extended until 31 March 2021 due to Covid-19.

JANUARY COURSES @THE WELLA STUDIO, DUBLIN COLOUR CRAFT ESSENTIAL

WAS €260, NOW €208

THE PERFECT COLOUR CHOICE

WAS €210, NOW €168

COLOUR CRAFT CORRECTION

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COLOUR CRAFT HIGHLIGHTS

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COLOUR CRAFT BALAYAGE

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ULTIMATE BALAYAGE

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WELLA CLINIC

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Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 January 2021 Monday 11 January 2021

Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 January 2021 Wednesday 27 January 2021 Monday 25 January 2021

Tuesday 26 January 2021 Thursday 14 January 2021

To book, please contact the Wella Studio Dublin on 01 416 0900, wellastudiodublin@wella.com, or visit education.wella.com *This offer excludes specialist programmes. Prices exclude VAT

THE COLOUR CLINIC IS OPEN…

THE WIDER INDUSTRY. EVERY MONTH A WELLA PROFESSIONALS COLOUR EXPERT EXAMINES AN ISSUE WHICH AFFECTSEXACTLY HOW CRUCIAL GUSTAV FOUCHE (@GUSTAV_FOUCHE), OWNER OF HIS EPONYMOUS SALON IN LONDON, KNOWS IT IS TO WIN CLIENTS’ TRUST WHEN IT COMES TO PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS “We offer a bespoke service to every one of our clients. We believe that each client deserves to feel like a goddess with their own unique style and colour. I draw on my 17 years’ experience and from research of the advancements being made by product brands, to discuss with clients openly and honestly which products will be best for them.

“When your client feels truly understood during their consultation and trusts in your ability to recommend the perfect products for them, they recognise the value in taking up those recommendations as being the best way to keep their hair healthy and looking fabulous.

I find that the best advertisement for a salon is the hair on our clients’ heads, and with the Wella Professionals Color Fresh retail range, that advert can now keep on looking amazing through to their next visit. It can be a daunting decision to change hair colour as it has such a big impact on appearance, so I really love how Color Fresh helps to make trying a new tone seem less scary to the colour-shy. As a true semi-permanent treatment it will fade after a few washes and will wash out completely, giving peace of mind to the client that they are able to go back to their old colour if they want to.

“The new Color Fresh Masks are also perfect for giving a dose of deep hydration and topping up either natural, pastel or vivid tones between visits. Combining Color Fresh in-salon treatments with at-home refreshes is an ideal platform to providing the incremental colour changes that keep our clients looking at their best.”

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SHELFIE TIME Color Fresh Masks are what hairstylists and our clients have been waiting for. Our clients can take these fantastic professional colour-enhancing products home to keep their salon colour looking fresh, and even experiment with something fresh and fun. It’s so easy to use, and the tone and shine is unbelievable” MARCO DIAS, OWNER, THE STUDIO, DUBLIN @THESTUDIOIE

WHY I’M WELLA

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Wella has been partnering with Regis and Supercuts since 2002 and it’s a partnership I am particularly proud of. Throughout our time working together we have felt fully supported and truly part of the Wella family, through the challenging times as well as the good which is the sign of a true alliance. We know our stylists love the products and the results in salon speak for themselves!

The education provided is unsurpassed and Wella works with us to adapt to our specific needs. We have grown together as businesses and we learn from each other all the time – whether it be in the digital world, sharing guest insights or the latest in product innovation. I have 100 per cent confidence when it comes to partnering with Wella, and long may the relationship continue.”

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SILVER SIREN CALL

WORK WITH GREYS NOT AGAINST THEM, WITH THE NEW GREY BLENDING TECHNIQUES FROM WELLA PROFESSIONALS AND ROBERT EATON LET’S FACE IT – fighting the advancement of grey hair sometimes feels like trying to hold back the tide. Work smarter rather than harder and show your clients that there can be another way with these new Grey Blending techniques from Wella Professionals and Robert Eaton, Wella Professionals ambassador colour. Clients have differing colour needs that evolve throughout their lives, and Wella’s thorough, six-step consultation process has been designed to ensure clients feel included and heard. It’s never just a case of telling a client what you think they want to hear, and this collaborative approach allows for client loyalty, frequency and creativity.

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grey hair, thinking of growing out previous colour, or looking to embrace and personalise their grey look, Wella Professionals has created four distinct colour client profiles for you to use as a base guide for any client you might have. Wella Professionals has also broken down everything you might need, from hero products for different clients to how to charge for the services, and the ideal follow-up products to protect your work.

The right placements and undertones are hugely important in cultivating a new blended grey style for your client. Wella Professionals has laid the groundwork for you to feel confident in guiding your clients through any colour decisions, wherever your client is on their hair journey.

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CLIENT PROFILE: Currently has demi-permanent colour service that leaves the hair looking warm and does not complement her complexion. Is seeking a service that can eliminate the warmth while maintaining hair condition.

CLIENT PROFILE: Suffers from a lot of warmth from demipermanent colour applications. This client wants to make sure that she can have a fun grey image that mirrors her outgoing personality.

HERO PRODUCT: Koleston Perfect.

PERFECT SERVICE: Glossing – introduce your clients to a Wella Professionals Glossing service with a twist.

HERO PRODUCT: ILLUMINA COLOR. PERFECT SERVICE: Keep grey blending cool with this simple colour update using single foils or a half-head of foils.

CLIENT PROFILE: Has just started to discover the first signs of grey hair. Not sure what colour application is needed but is very concerned about damage. Her hair means everything to her, so trust in a colourist is paramount. A thorough consultation is key to the success of the colour application.

CLIENT PROFILE: Decided to start growing her colour out, but is unsure what the next steps should be. Every time she went to other salons, colourists would want to cover the grey hair, which is not what she wanted. She is looking for a playful colour that complements her haircut.

HERO PRODUCTS: Color Touch and Blondorplex.

PERFECT SERVICE: Disguising first signs of greys with babylights and toning, or a partial head of foils.

HERO PRODUCT: ILLUMINA COLOR. PERFECT SERVICE: Keep blending cool with a simple colour update using half-head of foils and a toning service.

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ART OF PERFECTION YEARS HAVE BEEN SPENT BY GHD TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE BLOW-DRY TOOL. BRING LIGHT TO YOUR CLIENTS’ LIVES WITH THE HELP OF THE GHD HELIOS PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRYER When is a hairdryer not a hairdryer? When it is a helios. The ghd helios is ghd’s lightest and fastest professional hairdryer yet, giving you ultimate styling control in the palm of your hand.

The ghd helios has been developed by top scientists, engineers and styling professionals to provide you with the ultimate tool for drying and styling. Available in four colours, it features an incredibly lightweight, brushless motor to create a powerful, concentrated airflow that allows you to speed through the blow-dry without compromising on a sleek, smooth finish. This also means that its ergonomic design has brilliant balance in the hand, allowing for seamless and effortless styling throughout the day.

The secret is the unique Aeroprecis technology. It delivers an intense, concentrated airflow for more precise control as you work.

Whether you’re going for a smooth and sleek finish or showstopping volume, the ghd helios can take you there.

Advanced ionic technology works to reduce frizz and flyaways as you style, for an impeccably smooth and shiny finish to hair. Finish your work off with a quick blast of the cool shot to set the style and leave your clients blown away by the radiant results.

Top Tip

“The ghd helios hairdryer gives you the perfect air flow to create a natural fullness, stunning shine and smoothness like no other. Hold hair away from the hairline when blow-drying and blow-dry upwards. This keeps the hair away from the cheekbones and has this incredible lifting effect to the face – my clients adore it” Zoë Irwin, ghd UK ambassador

IT’S OKAY TO GET ATTACHED

With three professional attachments, the ghd helios is primed to help you style each and every person who sits in your chair.

The diffuser, comb nozzle and wide styling nozzle have all been engineered to deliver exceptional results, so you can focus on your creativity and the personalisation of every blow-dry.

“The ghd professional comb nozzle is a game-changer.

It provides tension suitable for different densities of afro hair textures, as well as rounded ends that are brilliant for scalp comfort” Charlotte Mensah, ghd global ambassador

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ghd’s lightest, fastest, professional hairdryer for ultimate styling control - with Aeroprecis™ technology to drastically cut blow-dry time* and achieve smoother results with 30% more shine.** #ghdhelios #queenoftheblowdry Speak to your ghd account manager to find out more, or call +44 (0)1924 423400.

*consumer testing vs. regular hairdryer. **vs. naturally dried hair.

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SERIES ONE: LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN SAID Opinion-driven exchanges about the modern male client and what makes him tick

SERIES TWO: THEN AND NOW Visionary salon owners on being the boss and the changes they’ve seen across the years

SERIES THREE: THE EDITOR ASKS Creative HEAD editor Amanda Nottage probes creative and business experts on exactly what they do and the industries in which they do it

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THE PAST YEAR HAS BEEN FILLED WITH ACTS OF HEROISM, GREAT AND SMALL. EVERY SALON HAS SOMEONE THEY’VE RELIED ON TO GET ORGANISED, GET ATTENTION OR JUST TO KEEP SPIRITS HIGH. MEET OUR STARS OF THE SHUTDOWNS… MARGARET O’ROURKE DOHERTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF HABIC, AND NETWORK MANAGER OF IMAGE SKILLNET

“A huge hero of mine is Margaret O’Rourke Doherty,” admits one nominator. “She and her team at Image Skillnet have helped fund so much, from back-to-work programmes to Covid-19 training.

She has been incredible.”

Margaret and her team did a huge amount of lobbying for Covid-19 financial support. This began as early as February, with submissions to the Low Pay Commission and stressing to government the reasons that salons should be taken seriously during the fight against the pandemic. The ‘Economic Impact Report’ for Habic by economist Jim Power, published in July, was an important first for Irish salons, too. “It’s groundbreaking to have a value on the industry after all these years,” admits Margaret.

“It was great for us and useful in conversations stressing to the government: ‘We’re really valuable and we can prove it’.”

As vice-chair of the Irish SME Association, she was also involved with the July Jobs Stimulus, a €7.4 billion stimulus package announced by the government. Being part of this lobby group helped her give the industry’s case more reach.

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CIARÁN NEVIN

CIARÁN NEVIN HAIR SALON, TERENURE, CO. DUBLIN Ciarán has been praised for his work in ensuring Irish salons were not Level 5 restricted during the first lockdown. “If it wasn’t for Ciarán we would have been closed for longer and more stress would have been caused,” said one nominator. “He is very quiet about his involvement in the industry’s recovery but he truly played a selfless and integral part.”

Ciarán — together with Richard and Paul Dromgoole, directors of Zeba Hairdressing — drew up a protocol for government to show how hairdressers could reopen, work safely and keep customers reassured. “We looked at the industry in Finland, Austria, Denmark and Germany, where salons were reopening after as little as six weeks and said: ‘We can do this.’” The protocol was ready by the end of April.

He also made the point that European salons were allowed to reopen with Level 1 or 2 restrictions, so hairdressing was as safe as many essential service providers. “Salons are a very safe place to be, even during this pandemic. In my salon, we had about 4,000 visitors between the first and second lockdown with no reported case, including among our staff.”

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PRESIDENT OF THE IRISH HAIR FEDERATION (IHF) Danielle, along with her IHF vice-president Lisa Eccles, were the most popular nominees and the faces and voices of a successful campaign to keep hairdressing in the national conversation. “We were very conscious that the salon industry can be overlooked or lumped in with retail, so before the first lockdown the Federation started a campaign to get on the government’s radar.” So began a busy 15 weeks of campaigning, media work and developing the guidelines to get salons back open.

“Our industry was really proactive. All the groups came together and we were the first industry to produce guidelines and communicate them effectively to the government.”

The IHF also reached out to salons, Danielle says: “We were lucky that the industry was behind what we were doing, it added a lot of weight. We even had other industries coming to us asking how we did our guidelines and used them to get reopened.”

Managing director of The Collective by Lloyds in Waterford and Wexford and a Most Wanted Legend, Danielle’s hard work meant members were well prepared for the second lockdown. Her efforts are widely appreciated, with one nominator explaining: “Danielle has highlighted the importance of hairdressers and salons in our communities.

She and Lisa have become leading voices for the industry. She makes herself available to absolutely everyone and ensures hairdressers get the recognition they deserve.”

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PRESIDENT OF IRISH HAIRDRESSING COUNCIL Founder of his eponymous salons in Co. Cork, Wayne Lloyd became president of the Irish Hairdressing Council at the beginning of January this year but distinguished himself as Sean Taaffe’s vice-president during the 2020 lockdowns. He fielded some 30 calls a day during the first lockdown from concerned people at every level of the industry, and communicated regularly with the government in order to get everyone back to work as soon as possible.

Nominators also made special mention his work on social media, making online events of his Instagram Live interviews with 55 of the world’s best hairdressers, including Sean Taaffe, Vivienne McKinder and Jean-Baptiste Mazella. Wayne notes a rare highlight in a very difficult year: “The lockdown made people appreciate the positive effect that salons have on their communities and that visiting them can really change how they feel about themselves.”

All this, and he scooped gold at the OMC Stylist Awards 2020 in the Ladies Trend Cut category during the second lockdown. Not all heroes wear capes… although their clients do.

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EVERYONE! IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLONDE IN 2021, AND WITH ITS COMPREHENSIVE LINE-UP, REVAMPED HOMECARE AND ADVANCED BONDING TECHNOLOGY IN EVERY PRODUCT, BLONDME FROM SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL MEANS YOU’VE GOT A BRILLIANT BLONDE TO OFFER EVERY ONE OF YOUR CLIENTS

It’s the most sought-after colour in salons – more than 60 per cent of services revolve around blondes.

But it’s also a shade with its own unique issues: uneven bases, poor hair quality and yellow tones, to name but a few, while damage and breakage remain major concerns for clients. What you need is a portfolio of products you can rely on to create the perfect blonde every time, causing minimal breakage and instead delivering maximum strength and shine.

So, put your hands together for BLONDME from Schwarzkopf Professional – the first premium colour and care system with integrated bonding technology, ensuring iconic blonde results without compromise.

There’s no doubt that blondes require special care.

BLONDME is powered by ground-breaking new pH-balancing 3D Bond Technology, which connects the hair’s inner bonds by creating a dense threedimensional network inside the hair fibre.

This advanced new bonding system is now fully integrated within BLONDME at all three stages of the blonding process: during the colour service; after the blonde service; and in an exciting portfolio of homecare products.

The only brand truly dedicated to the diverse needs of blondes, BLONDME opens up a world of endless service opportunities, enabling you to create a tailormade service for every blonde client, irrespective of skin tone, hair colour, age or gender.

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STEP 1: COLOUR BOND PROTECTION DURING THE COLOUR SERVICE

BLONDME’S ADVANCED BONDING TECHNOLOGY WORKS DURING THE COLOUR SERVICE BY INTERLINKING THE HAIR FIBRES TO CREATE STRONG STRUCTURAL BONDS AND MINIMISE THE AMOUNT OF HAIR BREAKAGE

MAXIMUM LIFT WITH MINIMUM HAIR BREAKAGE

EASY AND POWERFUL FREEHAND TECHNIQUES

Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ is a high-performance powder lightener that delivers an unbeatable 9 levels of lift without breakage.

With its soft-to-solid formula, Bond Enforcing Premium Clay Lightener is perfect for free-hand techniques, delivering up to 7 levels of lift.

A TONAL ADDITIVE FOR COMBINED LIGHTENING AND TONING

TONED RESULT WITHOUT COMPROMISE

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2020

DON’T STOP

BELIEVING!

GOODBYE 2020 - WHAT A YEAR THAT WAS. AMONG THE MANY NIGHTS OUT WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ENJOYING WAS A LEGENDARY GATHERING OF EPIC TALENTS: THE MOST WANTED AND THE IT LIST GRAND FINAL! Alas, it was not meant to be… not in 2020, anyway – but we’re still celebrating, especially because this is a very special year for Most Wanted – it’s the competition’s 20th birthday, no less! We’ve come a long way since that first Grand Final, held at lunchtime in London restaurant Sugar Reef, with just 75 guests and Radio 1 DJ Nemone hosting. That’s because, like our finalists over the years, we had buckets of ambition – to shine a spotlight on the greatest talents operating in British hairdressing. The session artists who influence global trends and brands… The salon owners who build brilliant high street businesses… The image makers… The ground-breakers… And the everyday stylists whose skills and compassion transform lives on a daily basis.

As the years went by, Most Wanted grew – bigger venues, starrier hosts. It swept through Shoreditch Town Hall, Banqueting House, the Royal Courts of Justice, Guildhall, the Natural History Museum, Tate Modern and Printworks.

Celebrities Jimmy Carr, Keith Lemon, Katherine Ryan and Jack Whitehall have all presided over the festivities. And it was in 2010 that the Grand Final went major, with the introduction of The It list – celebrating the best pro hair talents aged 30 or under. Most Wanted and The It List, we salute you. And it salutes you right back – we’re committed to celebrating our stars of 2020… even if that happens in 2021. You can’t stop this party – so let’s follow the journey so far, and meet the finalists battling it out for those coveted titles!

1 MARCH

THE LAUNCH OF MWIT 2020!

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“Great variety of work, styles, textures” HARRY EVANS, DESIGNER –JUDGE

THE 2020 MOST WANTED AWARDS FINALISTS ARE…

INDEPENDENT STYLIST

COLOUR EXPERT

GARETH BROMELL

AMY FISH

Henshīn by Gareth Bromell, Ireland

Larry King, London

ANNA COFONE

ASHLEIGH HODGES

London

London

LISA FARRALL

JACK HOWARD

WIG London, London

Paul Edmonds London, London

LEIGH KEATES

ZOË IRWIN

London

John Frieda, London

SHAUN MCINTOSH

PADDY MCDOUGALL

London

Rainbow Room International, Glasgow

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“Fabulous energy”

LAN NGUYEN-GREALIS, MAKE-UP ARTIST–JUDGE

CREATIVE TALENT

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GARETH BROMELL Henshīn by Gareth Bromell, Ireland

JOHANNA CREE BROWN Trevor Sorbie, London

ZOË IRWIN

BUSINESS THINKER

John Frieda, London

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RICHARD PHILLIPART

GAVIN MILLS

The Boutique Atelier, Ellesmere Port

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ANNE VECK

KYLE ROSS

Anne Veck, Oxford

Sovereign Grooming, Aberdeen

CAROLINE SANDERSON Ego Hair Design, Inverness

SIMON TUCKWELL, Tuckwell & Co, Nottingham

MARK WOOLLEY Electric Hairdressing, Liverpool, London and southern England

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“Talented, creative and amazing with vision”

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“BOOOOOM SHAK KK category – doing KA LAKKKA IM A FINALIST! W hat a it for the INDEP @creativeheadm ag for putting on ENDENTS!! Thank you an event that repr the best of ESPECIALLY thos our industry and giving ever yone esents e runnin a voice to run in the ocea g solo. Thank you so much – tim e n naked and drin k some whisky!!!” @LISAFARRALL

– FINALIST

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“This is a MASSIVE COMPETITION in the hairdressing industry – all our hairdressing friends will know this and to all our clients imagine this like The Brit Awards! We are so HAPPY right now and can’t wait for the final night” @THESECRETGARDENHAIR– FINALIST

“Lovely sense of togetherness” STEPHEN NURSE, DANIEL GALVIN –JUDGE

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“Challenging convention.

Pushing strong, uncompromising ideas. So brilliantly bold!”

10 JUNE

DEADLINE DAY!

AFTER MONTHS OF HARD WORK AND DEDICATION, THE TIME HAD COME TO DOT THE LAST I’S AND CROSS THE FINAL T’S ON THOSE 2020 ENTRIES!

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by getting “Amazing way to celebrate 10 years of @bloggssalons IT20 – #MW mag head ative @cre of through to the grand final , their work hard ’s team the ge owled this award really does ackn achievements and successes over the year”

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@BLOGGSSALONS – FINALIST

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s alert!!! @roseandwildhair “Whoa whoa whoa incredible new on Experience award by Sal has been nominated for the Best is great to be recognised for @creativeheadmag #mwit20. It that our team and I put into all of the hard work and dedication erience each and every day delivering high-end exp (especially during a pandemic)”

@ROSEANDWILDHAIR – FINALIST

“Ahead of the curve” TRACEY WOODWARD, TWA –JUDGE

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judges – feel the Grand Final buzz – over at creativeheadmag.com/mostwanted

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“Extremely skilled and knowledgeable” ADAM SLAMA, PHOTOGRAPHER AND DIRECTOR –JUDGE

HAIR TREND

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“THE DEFINITION OF A CREATIVE”

2020

CASSIE STEER, FREELANCE BEAUTY EDITOR, AND CONSULTANT � JUDGE

THE 2020 IT LIST FINALISTS ARE… THE RISING STAR JOHN ALFRED Paul Edmonds London, London SANDRA HAHNEL Trevor Sorbie, London

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CAMERON WILLETTS Combers Inside-Out, Taunton NATHAN KLEIN Simon Webster Hair, Brighton ANNABEL PAYNE Toni&Guy, Salisbury

6/7 JUUDLYGING!

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THE EDITORIAL STYLIST JACK BAKER Bad Apple Hair, West Midlands LAUREN BELL Nicholas James, London AIDAN DARCY Dublin

TOM GILLING Adam Reed London, London RYAN STEEDMAN Adam Reed London, London

“I’m BURSTING with excite me yes I screamed and yes I cri nt, ed!

I’m so overwhelmed I have finalised for Editorial Stylist !” @jaksbhair � FINALIST

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“GREAT DETERMINATION” MARK MACIVER, BARBER, CEO AND FOUNDER OF SLIDERCUTS – JUDGE

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“LOVE THE ENERGY” JONNY LONG, CO-FOUNDER OF LOCKONEGO – JUDGE

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8 JULY

THE FINALISTS ARE UNVEILED…

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– JUDGE

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“THE CREATIVITY AND AMOUNT OF WORK WAS BEYOND IMPRESSIVE” ERROL DOUGLAS MBE, OWNER, ERROL DOUGLAS

� JUDGE

and “It “I have been shortlisted for “Editorial Stylist” happy ed, excit how ds wor into Guy” and I cannot put thank and proud I am. I could not be more grateful, es. Once you to @creativeheadmag and all the judg ible. poss you truly believe in yourself anything is Congratulations to all the finalists!” @aidendarcyhair � FINALIST

THE IT GIRL LAUREN BELL Nicholas James, London ELLIE BOND Prema London, London LEAH HAYDEN CASSIDY Unit 8 by Hayden, London

THE IT GUY

JORDANNA COBELLA Cobella, London

PHILIP BENTON Douce, Cambridge

KATIE HALE Charles Worthington, London

AIDAN DARCY Dublin

“Still in shock! Can’t quite believe I’ve made the finals in two categories ‘Men’s Hair Specialis t’ and ‘It Girl’ in the @creativeheadmag Awards.

Although 2020 has been a crazy year worldwi de, it’s definitely been one to remember for my career!

BIG LOVE and good luck to everybody.”

TOM GILLING Adam Reed London, London ALASTAIR JUBBS VAE Hair Ltd, Norfolk LOUIS MAHARAJ Toni&Guy, London

@hayden_cassidy � FINALIST

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THE GRAND FINAL – UP NEXT! THE MOST WANTED AND THE IT LIST 2020 GRAND FINAL HITS PRINTWORKS ON 29 MARCH – AND BOY, WILL WE BE READY FOR IT!

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WITH MUCH UNCERTAINTY AROUND AND THE SCARS OF 2020 STILL FRESH, CLIENTS AND STAFF ARE ONCE AGAIN TURNING TO SALONS AS A PLACE OF REFUGE, OF HEALING, PROTECTION AND SELF-CARE. WELCOME EVERY ONE TO...

A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING

Takara Belmont

DISTANCING MEASURES ARE GOING TO LAST FOR SOME TIME YET. TETSUYA ITO, UK CHIEF DESIGNER AT TAKARA BELMONT, SHARES HIS TOP TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH IT ALL AND CREATING MORE VALUE FOR THE CUSTOMER

• Reconfigure space where possible to meet the rules, which is 2m with social distancing or 1m with a divider and faceguard.

If possible, move chairs further apart to create more space between styling chairs. This can be a challenge if styling

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positions are fixed – you may have to take a position out altogether – but simple changes can give you more flexibility. These include having a wider, seamless mirror, freestanding mirrors or moveable styling stations.

• Could moving the reception desk create more space? Having the reception in position creates an important and welcoming impression, but clients will understand if it has to be sacrificed for safety reasons.

• Don’t just move things around without a thought process behind it; you need to maintain an ambience and create the

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08/12/2020 17:02

AN OASIS OF CALM Research published by L’Oréal Professional Products Division after the first lockdown found a whopping 59 per cent of Irish women were feeling reluctant about returning to salons due to anxiety over health and safety. Expressing what a calm, comforting haven your business is has never been more important.

We can all agree that during this pandemic both clients and salons are looking for certainty and good communication.

Hession Hairdressers in Dublin has been part of its community for more than 50 years and owner Paul Hession was keen to make his salons in Clontarf and Drumcondra safe yet restorative environments.

“There’s a perspex screen around the reception desk but the customer experience is still very personal.

We have all the safety measures in place but the atmosphere is still soft and welcoming,” he says.

“Clients are treated to both therapeutic scents and sounds. We have aromatherapy scents piped through the salon to suit the hour of the day and promote relaxation. We’ve also chosen new music, the beats are slower and the sound is more chilled out. We’ve had staff meetings to discuss how to deal with upset or tense customers. We also have a private room upstairs where we have taken particularly nervous clients, the team is very tuned in.”

For Mark Doherty, owner of Sitstil in Dublin’s citycentre, the salon has always been a luxurious retreat from urban life, a self-described “salon with a soul”.

He explains: “At Sitstil we are keeping a close eye on all developments relating to the spread of the virus and going above and beyond the government regulations.” This commitment to safety hasn’t changed Mark’s belief that a great consultation is about trust and consistent, honest enthusiasm.

Mark and his team connect with the client on a truly individual level, getting to know how the last year has changed them. Salon music is chosen to calm the mood and the salon’s homepage opens with a video of staff at work in safe yet tranquil surroundings.

“We work flexi-hours in order to accommodate our clients’ needs. Unfortunately, we no longer offer refreshments to clients … but we’ll be back with champagne for everyone as soon as possible!”

right mood. Clients have been deprived of their visits to the salon, and when they do come, everything has changed. People value the time they spend there, so manage your environment and consider how and where everything needs to go.

• Fix a lighting rail with a spotlight system, so you can move and position your lighting as you move styling positions. Post Covid-19, it can serve as a flexible and effective lighting feature.

• Consider introducing new services that are not space-intensive, can enhance the customer’s appointment, raise the quality of service and help maximise income. Takara Belmont’s Spa Mist II

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and Micro Mist mobile processors, for example, improve colour and treatment services, as well as introducing spa-style hand treatments. The Roller Ball F processor from Takara Belmont halves colour processing time so you can see more clients. These innovations can be moved to the customer at their styling station, limiting the amount of walking around in the salon, which minimises close contact and reassures clients.

• Interpersonal exchange between clients and the team is key. The importance of a salon visit to clients has no doubt increased, so you need to raise the bar and find ways to make it extra special.

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SAFETY FIRST “What do women want to see more of from salons to increase confidence?” asks Lucie Seffens, digital engagement & communications strategy director at L’Oréal Professional Products Division. “Visual reassurance.”

Cyril Morgan Hair in Limerick is known for working with cancer and alopecia sufferers so created a literal safe space area in-salon, ‘Inner Space’. “This area of the salon can be used for vulnerable clients who are at high risk or who may be nervous about being in a salon setting. Inner Space can also be used by two members of the same family or bubble.” He and his team have also streamlined safety measures to ensure clients feel secure without taking from the traditional experience. “When a client arrives at the salon, we have a closed-off porch inside the door, where they hang up their own coats.

Our reception team then takes their temperature and leads them to their station, where they are asked to fill out a contact tracing form. After their appointment, the client disposes of their gown themselves in our laundry basket. All of our team have completed Barbicide hygiene training too.”

Sean Taaffe, owner of the Sean Taafe Hair Group in Kerry, installed a one-way system through all of his salon’s and turned to technology to exceed the required safety measures and make staff ’s efforts visible. “We use a new app called Count Me,” he says. “It tracks a client’s journey through the salon, from their allocated seat in the waiting area onwards. It knows when an area needs to be sanitised and when it was last cleaned. A QR code on each chair stops anyone from sitting on a chair that has not yet been cleaned. It’s a very visible and reassuring process.”

CLEAN AND SERENE Brands have produced an astonishing array of items to respond to the pandemic, which are now much more widely available and affordable. The iconic blue of Disicide has never been a more welcome sight, with staff safe in the knowledge that its intensive sterilising formula will keep their tools clean.

The formulas in all of the products are waterbased, alcohol- and solvent-free, and are recognised as hospital-grade disinfectant. It also launched its Plus+ range last summer, which can be used on all water-resistant and porous surfaces as well as textiles and leather.

Hair Tools is now offering a free Disicide education course online, sharing best practices and methods for top standard hygiene, resulting in a certificate you can display in your salon.

Such visual cues as certificates are hugely important for both clients and staff. L’Oréal Professional Product Division’s Hygiene and Safety e-learning training module keeps you and your staff up-to-date with the best hygiene practices in the salon, and results in a certificate you can proudly display.

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SAFETY SCREENS TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR SPACE SAFE AS POSSIBLE – YOU MIGHT NOT EVEN REALISE JUST HOW MUCH YOUR SALON SOFTWARE WILL ALLOW YOU KEEP ON TOP OF IT ALL. FOR EXAMPLE, SALON BY PREMIER SOFTWARE PROVIDES KEY FEATURES TO TAKE THE HEADACHES OUT OF COMPLIANCE

APPOINTMENT-READY SMS

Once staff are ready for each client’s treatment, they can send clients an SMS to let them know. Salon lets staff set up the text message and send this through the client card or arrival screen. SMS is also useful to warn recently visited clients who may have been in contact with someone with symptoms.

MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRES

Create medical questionnaires that include questions related to Covid-19, such as if the client has had a recent loss of taste, a new and persistent cough, or a high temperature. Salon connects with Online by Premier Software to give clients access to the questionnaire online. This enables clients to update their details prior to their next visit, keeping everyone safe.

SOCIAL DISTANCING TIME SLOTS

Salon and Online allow you to lock booking slots to set times of day, limiting the amount of people in the salon at any one time. These time slots can also be lengthened to fit in sanitation between appointments. Staff rotas can be staggered to avoid any crossover between teams.

MOBILE ARRIVALS

With a Premier Mobile licence, you can use a phone or tablet to register when a client has arrived onsite for their appointment and review medical questionnaires.

This means staff can do so from their own device, without the risk of crosscontamination or contact with other surfaces.

ONLINE PAYMENTS

Using Online with Salon, you can provide clients access to bookings online.

Enabling clients to pay for their appointments there and then not only eliminates crowding at reception, but also demonstrates a commitment to their booking.

WILL TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE CAUSE IT? That’s the tough question asked in the BarberTalk education from The Lions Barber Collective, the Most Wanted Award-winning initiative that aims to train barbers and stylists to recognise signs of poor mental health and potentially suicidal thoughts, and help them support clients in need. With the after-effects of the pandemic, lockdowns, furloughs, job losses and resulting impact on family life, it’s expected that there will be a mental health crisis in the UK and Ireland; the likes of which we’ve never seen before. And as a stylist or barber, you could be hearing up to a dozen stories every working day of clients’ own experiences. Now is the time to ensure you and your team are ready to handle any difficult conversations. Through the training, you’ll learn four key actions:

• RECOGNISE – what signs should we be looking for? The key word is change – change of appearance, in behaviour, in booking patterns.

• ASK – try direct questions that we often

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Count Me was developed in Kerry by local technology company TB Smart Solutions and is a great way to monitor interactions and hygiene in your salon in a way customers can see. Managing director Peter Dunlea, who says the app was originally conceived for restaurants, keeps client comfort and privacy at the heart of his team’s work. The system helps businesses manage sanitisation, contact tracing, staff accountability, reporting, data storage and management to help keep the salon environment safe for its staff and customers. Its records can also protect salons against consumer litigation.

The app gives a full history of a client’s journey through the salon, who they interacted with and what happened when. If it emerges someone has been infected, it provides a record of any staff member or client who has been within two metres of that person. As they move through the building, client locations are monitored by staff using QR codes where necessary. Contact details can be accessed only by request from the relevant authorities for tracing purposes and details and they are automatically deleted after 28 days.

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avoid for fear of the answer. Avoid the generic “how are you?”. If you suspect something is wrong, try to ask open questions such as “how are you feeling?” or “how has Covid-19 been for you?”

• LISTEN – let your client talk without

interrupting them, and listen with empathy and without judgement. Really pay attention to what they’re saying.

• HELP – you are not behind that chair to

diagnose or be a therapist, but you can signpost your clients to a number of national bodies, charities and health organisations once you’ve identified that they need help.

For more, visit thelionsbarbercollective.com

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HAIR Stephen O’Driscoll at Hugh Campbell Hair Group Limerick, assisted by Jessica Theilamay, Lee Geary and Lorraine Hayes. MAKE-UP Jennifer O’Donnell. STYLING Stephen O’Driscoll

My Creative Vision Gold-winning Wella TrendVision look 2019

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