POWERFUL, PROFESSIONAL TOOLS. NOW IN GOLD.

Powered by advanced lithium technology for the ultimate cordless cutting performance. Our heavy-duty Super Motor range of professional grooming tools are now available in a gold finish. Featuring ultra-sharp Japanese Steel blades and a high-torque brushless motor for consistent fast blade speed, even through longer, thicker hair. And the Titanium Foil Shaver gives exceptional crisp fading and blending.

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As Earth Month is marked in April, it’s a signal to again consider just how sustainable businesses are. There’s always a concern that putting green actions into high gear will be matched with an equally high bill. Right now, with the cost of doing business seemingly ever on the uptick, can salons and barber shops also afford the cost of making their spaces and practices as sustainable as possible? Our special (from page 62) illustrates that you don’t need to break the bank to make a conscious difference. From small steps to larger changes, we have a host of ideas and inspirations to consider.

We’re also celebrating creativity in this issue, as we sit down with Most Wanted Creative Talent Marlon Hawkins (from page 48); and with salon owner, stylist and now photographer Michael Young (from page 54) to find out more about what is driving the work that they’re passionate about.

Passion is also thrumming throughout our showcase of our 2022 It List winners, as we give each artist their own space to invite us into their world.

You’ll feel a little brighter about the future of our industry, knowing that we have exceptional talents like these driving us forward…