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The judges have spoken – and We are dedicated to helping you build your businesses, and we are thrilled to have revealed a common concern we hear at Salon Smart is the march of selfCreative HEAD’s Most employment: how can we keep stylists from going freelance, or compete Wanted and The It List with salons offering chair rental? Couple that with the revelation from the finalists 2019! The Grand NHF/NBF that, for the first time, more than half of hairdressers are freelancers, Final is going to be epic – and it’s clear that the world as we know it is shifting. The pull is obvious but the see who’ll be tussling for challenges are also there – no holiday pay, managing your own taxes, finding your a trophy from page 28. own clients. And with HMRC looking closely at businesses using freelancers to see On 15 July, The Coterie: if they are following the law (Uber is a case in point), it’s only a matter of time before In Session returns – this they start casting an eye over hairdressing. It’s a new world, which is why we’re not time with Leigh Keates only taking an in-depth look at the state of employment in UK hairdressing right and Lisa Farrall taking now (page 60), but also unveiling SELF/STYLED on creativeheadmag.com. This is to the set to deliver live a new hub for indie hairdressers and salon managers with self-employed stylists, styling and conversation. to help with daily challenges and long-term concerns. SELF/STYLED will See page 32 for all the be there for anyone feeling alone, in need of help and education. Creative details. Last but not least, HEAD will always champion salons, but we know hairdressing today is tickets are shifting for Salon a complex landscape. Let’s navigate it together…

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MORE THAN HALF of UK hairdressers are now self-employed, which is why Creative HEAD is unveiling a new digital hub of information for independent stylists.

SELF/STYLED will feature everything from advice on setting up your own business and useful apps to keep yourself organised, through to fresh product stories and exclusive deals. You can also find Real Talk, first-hand experiences of the ups and downs of freelance life. SELF/STYLED offers an interactive community for freelancers including Be Scene, a calendar full of events and education opportunities; and The Gig List, a message board where people can advertise for stylists and assistants, models, photographers, available chairs to rent and build ties with other freelance artists. Show us how you are bossing freelance life on social media with the hashtag #CHSelfStyled for the chance to be featured on the site. SELF/STYLED launches on 4 July at creativeheadmag.com/selfstyled

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A-Listers judge Most Wanted and The It List THERE WAS A host of famous and renowned faces at this year’s judging sessions for the Most Wanted and The It List. Industry legends and former award winners including Leigh Keates, John Vial and Syd Hayes teamed up with other heavyweights, including Marie Claire’s Lisa Oxenham and Theresa Yee from trend forecaster WGSN, to whittle down the record number of entries to our finalist line-up of 105 names. For 2019, all Most Wanted categories and The It List were open to Irish competitors, while two new Most Wanted categories were introduced with Best New Boutique Salon and Independent Stylist. The Grand Final takes place on Monday 2 September at the incredible Printworks, the former home of newspapers such as the London Evening Standard. See who made the final shortlists from page 28!

To celebrate 15 years of supporting breast cancer charities, ghd has teamed up with mastectomy tattoo artist David Allen for the stunning Ink on Pink collection. £10 from each sale will go to Breast Cancer Now. ghdhair.com

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Meet the #SKPcollective The #SKPcollective from Schwarzkopf Professional has revealed the 12 members to make up the group for 2019/2020, which helps stylists and salons promote their skills and business offerings via social media. They will receive bespoke training focused on how best to utilise social media and a year’s worth of content generation opportunities including editorial shoots and backstage at top hair shows. After the success of the inaugural 2018 crew, five of the original members stay on as part of the #SKPcollective and are joined by a further seven. The members are, pictured above from left: Matt Surplice from Spring is in the Hair; Sam Marais of Urban Hair; Chris Tranter from Ed & Co; Christopher Laird of Hair by Christopher Laird; Rebecca Jacques from Bad Apple Hair; Irfan Sumbul of Choppy Cuts; Justin Mackland from Ishoka; Alix Maher of Lynda Maher Hair Studios; Dan Mewies from Mewies & Co; Mimi Kobayashi of Billi Currie; Mat Watt from Mathew Watt and Austen Thompson of Austen Thompson Hair.

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The company added that as the global population is slated to reach 10.2 billion by 2050, the demand for water could outpace supply.

We’re opening a new salon in Sutton Coldfield, which takes our salon portfolio into double digits. I’m working with the Bad Apple Hair Art Team on our latest Men’s collection alongside our new blow-dry menu. I will be launching a brand-new Finishing School programme at the Bad Apple Hair Academy as well.

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I’ll start July by celebrating the third anniversary of the barber shop. We’re now expanding and looking for a sixth staff member to join. I’m also working on MVRCK by Mitch, travelling with John Mosley and the team to Liverpool, Northampton, Sussex and Wales to spread the word!

THE A-TEAM ASSEMBLES

Saks has announced the line-up for its new A-Team, a year-long education programme led by creative director Luke Pluckrose and the Saks Art Team.

The group started the year with a ‘styling through the decades’ session at Saks Academy Darlington with Sarah Clarke-Lees, the Saks Art Team colour director. Getting creative for 2019 to 2020 are, pictured from left: Sean Turnbull (Yarm); Charlotte Lewington (Yarm); Leonie Winter (Guisborough); Stacey Hallam (Doncaster); Ashleigh Mortimer (York); Lucy Coles (Lincoln); Jessica Smith (Hexham); Hanna Farquhar (Aberdeen); Sienna Coyle (Northallerton) and Skye Kelly (Sedbury Hall).

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Inspiration & Education Expert advice: Dr Denise Baden, Associate Professor at Southampton Business School,

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Beauty means business We work in an industry worth £28.4 billion, yet it’s often dismissed as trivial. Now a landmark report from the British Beauty Council is set to give our sector a serious makeover THE UK BEAUTY INDUSTRY – of which hair, with an annual turnover of £6.3bn, is by far the most valuable sector – is one of the most vibrant business communities in this country and a world-leader in skills and education. So why is it rarely promoted as a positive career choice for school leavers?

As we have debated regularly at Salon Smart, it is time for the industry to be taken seriously. Much more needs to be done to nurture it, drive our business forward and influence valuable growth for the UK economy.

Creative HEAD publisher Catherine Handcock is co-founder of the British Beauty Council, a new and independent industry body that has been set up to represent all areas of the beauty industry and ensure that it is recognised and valued at all levels – by government, the wider economy, and by consumers.

“It’s a question of raising our profile, improving our reputation and engaging with policy-makers and people who make decisions about education funding, so that we can attract the best people into our industry,” she says.

The Council’s first step has been to establish the real value of UK beauty. “Our industry has never been adequately defined, nor its contribution to the UK economy robustly valued,” continues Catherine. “This omission has had real consequences – not least, limiting our sector’s impact.”

The Council’s ‘Value of Beauty’ report, prepared by experts at Oxford Economics, quantifies the total contribution made by the beauty industry to the UK economy in 2018. Among the key findings, it shows that UK beauty made a total contribution to GDP worth £28.4 billion – equivalent to 1.3 per cent of the country’s total GDP – and directly employed 370,200 people, with a further 220,300 jobs being supported through its supply chain and wage-related consumer spending contributions. Just as importantly, the beauty industry supported £7 billion in UK tax revenues last year – more than half of which was paid directly by the beauty industry and those employed in it.

The report confirms that hairdressing is the most powerful and valuable force within beauty by far. It’s responsible for 33 per cent of all jobs in the industry and also accounts for the largest share of education and skills training. This commitment to developing talent and building the skill-sets of its employees underlines hairdressing’s importance to UK productivity – both now and into the future.

‘Value of Beauty’ also spotlights the mechanics behind UK beauty today, in every sector from creative and technical abilities in hair salons and spas to the disciplines of product manufacturing, branding, design and marketing, the science behind product retail, the skills of beauty journalism and blogging, the creative process of new product conception, and more.

“Accurate communication of the size of the UK beauty industry is essential to gaining traction with policymakers,” says Catherine. “We need to transform traditional establishment perceptions of our industry, and numbers are key to this. The fact that we are bigger than the car industry, for example, is going to make some people sit up and listen.”

The report will now be an important tool to assist the British Beauty Council with its advocacy. Says British Beauty Council chief executive Millie Kendall: “We hope to promote the industry to business leaders to ensure investment into our sector is fluid. We feel that by bringing together the beauty industry and its various sectors, we can look to establish that we are a creative industry that is diverse and inclusive and one that can be sustainable as automation takes over jobs in other sectors.”

DOWNLOAD THE ‘VALUE OF BEAUTY’ REPORT FREE OF CHARGE FROM 18 JULY AT BRITISHBEAUTYCOUNCIL.COM

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Grab these super-sized twolitre bottles of Olaplex’s No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner from Salon Services – they’re perfect for the backwash.

The brainchild of Australian photographer Andrew O’Toole and four-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year Joey Scandizzo, Eleven Australia is an affordable, simple, easy to understand range that will be a flagship line for new distributor Wonderful Brands.

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For the eco-conscious client, the new RESCUE My. Hair Shampoo Bars are a green dream. They are biodegradable, vegan and free from silicones, palm oils and animal testing, while offering a deep-clean with natural oils and plant extracts.

The sea doesn’t have to be bad for your hair! The EKSperience Sun Pro collection harnesses nutrient-rich algae and pure sea water for soft, beautiful hair. The Marine Protective Cream is sure to be a winner.

Irresistible services consumers will want to snap up, selected by the Layered team

Clients are increasingly asking questions about where products come from, and are suspicious of online influencer reviews. Authentic Beauty Concept aims to be the antithesis of all of that fake news, offering a real alternative for those who want pure formulas, a mindful experience and a natural approach. It has four ranges for coloured, fine, damaged and dry hair, and nine styling products that avoid synthetic ingredients such as mineral oil, parabens and silicones. So for anyone in the chair embracing the ‘less quantity, more quality’ approach to life, this might be the range they’ve been searching for.

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From drying to styling, heated tools cause havoc on natural hair and extensions. This Great Lengths Heat Protection Spray boasts Pro Keratin to repair it.

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A dream to use on beach-swept snarls and pool-wet hair? TICK. The limited edition Textured Mermaid Compact Stylers might be our favourite Tangle Teezers yet.

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Love milk_shake’s leave-in conditioning foam Whipped Cream?

Then prepare for the arrival of its seven colour editions…

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The BLONDME Detoxifying System is Schwarzkopf Professional’s first blonde recovery regime to revive and protect hair in three easy steps.

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OUR PICK OF THE LAUNCHES TO STACK ON SHELVES, ADD TO MENUS AND SHARE WITH YOUR STYLISTS Prepare to shake up your colour retail in a big way! The new evo fab pro system is here to sweep away all of the uncertainty and poor colour care of the past. You can breathe fresh life into hair with an exact colour cocktail to match your hard work in the salon, bespoke to each and every client colour client who sits in your chair. Blend an almost limitless palette of colours with a deeply conditioning treatment base, and have your clients clamouring for more – more colour, more care, more personality.

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Often, the most innovative and relevant hair products in a kitbag are the ones that have, at some point along the R&D journey, seen hairdressers getting stuck in to test if they’re up to the task. With TAOH – that’s The Art Of Hair by the way – you know the line-up has come from the mind of one of the UK’s most respected (and busiest) stylists. Bruno Marc Giamattei, creator and designer of TAOH as well as one of the founders of the Marc Antoni salon group, has devised the 10-strong range with the end consumer in mind, too. The shampoo, conditioner and masks are sulphate- and paraben-free, and the brand has taken a stance against animal testing of any kind.

Throughout the whole creation process, testing and feedback came from the stylists and clients in his salons. The capsule collection has all the essentials, with sleek, clean and minimal packaging to give it a gender-neutral edge and appeal to everyone in your chair.

The Hydrate and Volume care lines boast the TAOH moisture complex to help keep hair strong and to fight

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TAOH

colour loss, while its simply named Oil is a standout, blending argan, macadamia and kukui oils to promote scalp health and hair growth while preventing split-ends and calming frizz and tangles. And alongside the products you can also access TAOH training via the Marc Antoni Artistic Team, bringing bespoke education to salons and teams that cover classic cutting, barbering, session styling, colour, hair up, business coaching and even awards mentoring. The Art of Hair? It’s the art of pretty much everything you need to develop a successful career, frankly, with beautiful hair too.

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Inside story HERSHESONS AT HARVEY NICHOLS LONDON

Hot on the heels of the game-changing flagship salon on London’s Berners Street comes a makeover for Hershesons’ iconic Harvey Nichols venue.

The mission? To host clients in spaces that reflect how we live, work and play today. In this New York-style loft setting you’ll find The Hershesons Collective, with influential stylists and colourists from around the globe visiting for short residencies, meaning clients can see names including Alex Brown, Jenny Cho and Lena Ott. A new ready-to-wear and bespoke wig service features for clients, Hershesons Entourage sees VIP rooms equipped with a beauty squad and the bespoke Farm Girl cafe serves honest, healthy food inspired by the Australian cafe culture. “In continuing our mission to shake things up, we worked with designers Racheline Michaels and gpstudio to create a space that’s cool, fresh, modern and luxe – with a home-from-home feel clients will never want to leave,” explains creative director, Luke Hersheson. We’ll be moving in pronto...

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Exposed brick walls, natural light, a decorative birdcage and a prosecco bar makes the latest Duck & Dry a memorable destination for clients.

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WHAT MAKES RICHY HAIR EXTENSIONS DIFFERENT? We procure, process and market all our own hair, which is ethically sourced across Europe. We guarantee its provenance, quality and ethicality from the moment we source it, to the moment it graces your client’s hair. We hand-select the finest, healthiest virgin hair; this means it has never been coloured, permed or processed in any way. This natural state ensures its condition and health.

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HOW TO WORK WITH INFLUENCERS NOW MORE THAN EVER, potential clients are looking online to find out where to go for their hair needs. And, as a result, salons are working with influencers on Instagram who can shout about their services. But what are the real business benefits, and how do you find the right blogger to partner up with?

“We find that investing in fresh ways of marketing like this delivers not only a better return in terms of cost versus booking conversions, but also aligns nicely with our brand image as a forward-thinking salon group,” explains Anna Mackew, PR and marketing manager at HOB Salons. “It allows us to be more relatable to our clients, plus it’s one of the most effective ways of connecting with the younger generation.”

According to Jack Howard at Paul Edmonds, who works extensively with Instagrammers, the benefits are numerous.

“You can get great content for your feed and showcase your work without having to pay for models,” he says. “And you get organic reach that brings in new bookings. Some influencers have followers who really do take their recommendations, so if you work with them you can really put bums on seats.”

Before you opt to work with anyone, doing research is key, says Elena Lavagni, owner of Neville Hair & Beauty. “The amount of followers isn’t always a good way of establishing if the influencer is right for your salon. We always pride ourselves in taking

quality over quantity when it comes to ambassadors,” she explains.

If you don’t feel confident reaching out to influencers yourself, sometimes the brands you work with can help. “I work closely with Great Lengths on influencer activity,” says Great Lengths-certified stylist Hadley Yates at Hershesons. “It sends opportunities to me and supports me on jobs I’ve secured. It’s good for the salon’s business and for me as a stylist as it helps get my name out there.”

Jack Howard believes that it’s worth considering a few smaller influencers who are more likely to take the time to talk to their followers. “It’s better to go for five or 10 local micro influencers who are engaged with their followers and relevant to your brand then it is to chase the macro influencers,” he advises.

Once you’ve found an influencer that ticks all the boxes, make sure that both sides are transparent about what this exchange will involve with regards to posts, tags, and recurring services. “Manage expectations – if you don’t have some kind of agreement in place or haven’t provided the influencer with the correct information for tagging, then you can’t complain when they don’t do something,” adds Hadley. “If it’s clear from the start what is expected of the influencer and they agree, then you both know exactly what service you are providing and what you are receiving in return.”

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UNBEWEAVABLE HAIR, COLCHESTER “When the singer Sam Harvey got in touch, it was clear from her page and the things she promoted that she was genuine, and we’ve been working together for more than three years. I also work with Rendall Tyga Coleby and both of them have increased my following by about 7,000. We track the number of bookings made for my Remi Cachet extensions where people mention Sam or Rendall, so I know the collaboration is working for my business. You shouldn’t agree to a deal with influencers who jump around from brand to brand just to get things for free, and you should not agree to a deal without any terms and conditions. Things that need to be covered in an agreement are simple – the number of posts and mentions, exclusivity and exactly what they can say.”

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Heat, humidity and holiday sun might do wonders for the soul, but they can wreak havoc on hair and skin. Help clients stay radiant under the rays by stocking up your retail area with SPF protected goodies that customers can grab on the way out, such as Skintruth’s SPF 15 Moisturiser (£10.59 exc. VAT).

Get clued up on the latest products and techniques needed to provide your clients with the perfect summer spray-tan with White to Brown’s Professional Spray Tanning course (£50 exc. VAT).

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Innovative launches, expert advice and business boosting ideas – drop in and feel the buzz!

ON RIGHT NOW Salon Services is thrilled to announce that from July it will be expanding its Maria Nila range to include two new bleaches – ideal to cater for all of your vegan and vegetarian clients. Keep an eye on Salon Services’ social accounts for more info!

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Strong summer sun and rising heat can dry out facial hair, leaving it looking and feeling dull and brittle.

Remember to talk to clients about the importance of conditioning beards and stubble and be sure to make product suggestions.

We particularly love products such as Osmo Beard Complex Intense Conditioning Oil (£8.99 exc. VAT).

hair toners, it may sound obvious but no single colour fits everyone.

Depending on the shade, the undertones of colour-treated hair may appear yellow, orange, red, blue or green. To choose the right toner to colour correct, select the shade opposite the overtone on the colour wheel – this will help neutralise the undesired tones. And remember: to elongate and maximise the effect of the toner at home, hair masks can be used to ensure the hair stays glossy and healthy between salon appointments.

I particularly like the Lômé Paris Colour Mask (£8.99 exc. VAT), which is great for nourishing and protecting coloured hair.”

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KEN’S CLINIC GOT A BUSINESS HEADACHE? LET KEN WEST, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS EXPERTS 3•6•5, OFFER A PERSONAL PRESCRIPTION

“Our biggest challenge is recruiting or keeping team members due to self-employment.

As a company, we offer a competitive commission scheme, lots of training, shoots, a pension scheme and fun events. We’ve only ever been or wanted to be an employed salon, but do we now have to give in to the pressure?”

TERRY BOLDERO AND CAROLINE FILBY, BOLDERO & FILBY

KEN’S DIAGNOSIS

A massive question, Terry! I’m a firm believer in the employment model – what follows is my personal opinion and I appreciate that many may disagree with me.

First, there is a moral issue that cannot be overlooked.

If salons and stylists are taking the self-employed option to reduce the amount of taxes being paid, in any of the various forms, then sooner or later the HMRC spotlight is bound to fall on the revenue received from our industry. I would welcome this as maybe then an equal playing field could be created for all. At the moment that is far from the case.

The issue here is the lack of policing of the HMRC guidelines that exist for the self-employed model. Currently, for a stylist to be seen as self-employed, the salon they operate in cannot control the hours they work, the prices they charge, the products they use, the clients they serve, the holidays they take, their education and skill levels, nor their culture.

Clients also need to be made aware of the fact that they are being served by a self-employed stylist and that any complaints

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or other issues relating to the service they receive are the responsibility of the stylist and not the salon. I believe that in most of the salons operating a self-employed model this is far from the reality! You only need to read the conversations on social media sites to realise this. I regularly see salon owners with self-employed stylists using the words, “team” and “staff” and yet to be self-employed means you are on nobody’s team nor are you anyone’s staff.

I see owners asking advice on what to do about issues they have with self-employed stylists and yet the fact is they have little or no control over those stylists at all.

Doing so contravenes the very concept of self-employment.

Technically you can’t even provide any education to a selfemployed stylist unless they pay you to do so.

There could also be, as yet unchallenged, issues relating to GDPR and who actually owns the client data, who controls that data and what happens to it if a self-employed stylist moves on.

So, why do I believe in the employed model? Because I believe in creating brands that can grow, cultures to be proud of, careers and continuous education for professional teams of people that benefit from the security of being employed by a solid and profitable business.

Salon owners need to rethink the employment packages they offer. The underlying challenge we have in our industry is pricing. To employ the right people you need to offer the right rewards. To offer the right rewards you need to charge the right prices. To charge the right prices you need to offer an amazing guest experience. To offer an amazing guest experience you need to employ the right people. And so it goes, round and round…

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MORE WAGE RISES ‘UNAFFORDABLE’ BRITS SHARE SECRETS WITH STYLISTS HAIRDRESSERS AND BEAUTY therapists are trusted with the most intimate details of their clients’ lives, a new survey has found, with up to 10 million Brits sharing secrets they wouldn’t tell anyone else. The survey, carried out by the finance company Liberis, revealed that more than 40 per cent said they have an especially good relationship with their hairdresser or beauty therapist and over a quarter have been loyal to them for more than five years – which may explain why they’re happy to open up in the salon.

These findings were confirmed in a poll of 2,000 women carried out by Regis. One in 20 of the women said they had discussed cheating on a husband or partner with their hairdresser, and 15 per cent said they had made a big life decision following a conversation with their hairdresser.

CASH IS KING FOR TIPS LEAVE TIPS IN cash and not by card is the message from a recent survey of NHF/NBF members. “Most salons are reluctant to accept tips by card as it makes sorting out the payroll more complicated,” explained NHF/NBF chief executive Hilary Hall. “This is because tax has to be paid on tips paid via card. The solution for many salons is to ask clients to leave cash tips, which can be directly passed to staff. Sorting out the tax is then the employee’s responsibility rather than the salon’s.”

A new law is planned that will require all tips to be passed onto staff in full. “We already know our members support this move,” said Hilary.

“However, it’s important for the new rules to be user-friendly for small businesses.”

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NEARLY HALF (45 per cent) of NHF/NBF members have said they could not afford further rises to the National Living Wage (NLW).

The NHF/NBF survey also found that more than a quarter (27 per cent) of members believe that future increases should be slowed down, and 19 per cent felt that increases should be in line with inflation.

NHF/NBF chief executive Hilary Hall said: “The NLW, which must be paid to over-25s, is expected to increase from £8.21 to £8.67 in April 2020.

Up to 60 per cent of business costs are wage-related, yet the government is considering further large rises beyond 2020 up to £9.61 an hour, and also reducing the age when people qualify for the NLW, though the timescales are not yet clear. In addition, the Labour Party is proposing a wage of £10 per hour for everyone, including 16 to 17 year olds, should it come into government. We believe it’s time to slow down minimum wage rises while we assess the impact of Brexit and give salons the chance to recover from a series of steep wage rises.”

Discover more at nhf.info/wage-survey

Ian Egerton is new NHF/NBF president IAN EGERTON (PICTURED) IS the new president of the NHF/NBF, replacing outgoing president Agnes Leonard. Ian has been running The Stress Exchange hair, beauty and wellness business for 17 years so brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the presidency. He will work closely with the new vice-president Steven Scarr and NHF/NBF chief executive Hilary Hall to help NHF/NBF members build successful and profitable businesses.

“A huge thank you to our outgoing president Agnes Leonard who contributed so much during her time in the role,” said Ian. “I have championed the NHF/NBF ever since I became a member in 2002 so I couldn’t be prouder that I’m now leading the way in supporting other business owners. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.”

Find out more about the new president at nhf.info/president

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MISSION CONTROL

PUTTING YOU IN THE DRIVING SEAT OF YOUR SALON

Reader Panel methodology: survey conducted in a poll of 50 salons employing four or more staff and spread geographically across the UK

in association with Phorest and the Creative HEAD Reader Panel AFTER EVERY ISSUE of Creative HEAD we speak to our Reader Panel to ask what business is like for them right now. In the first of a new series, in partnership with Phorest Salon Software, we combine the results from our Reader Panel with research compiled by Phorest using its client base of salons from across the UK, to gauge the landscape and discuss best practice when it comes to everyday issues and headaches. Let’s start with the bane of many a salon owner – clients who don’t show up.

HOW DO YOU COMPARE?

PERCENTAGE OF TURNOVER ATTRIBUTED TO RETAIL SALES

10.3%

How was business in May compared with April?

WORSE 15%

THE SAME 31%

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How was business in May compared with May last year

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“We don’t charge for the first no-show because we understand life can get in the way, but if it happens a second time then there is a deposit to pay before they can get another appointment, which will be lost if they fail to show again” EMMA SIMMONS AT SALON 54

50% OF CLIENTS CHARGED FOR A NO-SHOW COME BACK TO THE SALON, WHILE ONLY 37% OF NOT CHARGED CLIENTS DO

WORSE 23%

AVERAGE CLIENT SPEND IN MAY (EXC. VAT)

DID YOU KNOW…

YOUR CLIENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO REBOOK WITH YOU IF YOU CHARGE FOR A NO-SHOW?

WE’VE ALL BEEN there: a mis-managed week, a slip of the mind, perhaps even a family emergency. No-shows are an unfortunate but real part of life for your clients, and as a salon owner, knowing how to deal with an unexpected gap in your calendar – and day’s takings – can be a conundrum.

For many, charging the client for a no-show can pose two problems: could it damage the relationship and impact their decisions in the future? And how will you get them to pay, even if you want them to?

Here’s where you might be surprised: our most recent research showed that clients who were charged by their salon for a no-show were 13 per cent more likely to rebook in the future. Why? Because by charging for a service, salons show they know their value, that they’re worth turning up for. It also clears the customer’s conscience – no need to slink away to a competitor for fear of being reprimanded next time!

As for problem number two… when you adopt an online booking system with Phorest Salon Software customers give their card details on booking, which are then held until the time of the appointment, and it also lets them know that there is a no-show charge policy in place. So you can automatically take anything from 0 per cent to 100 per cent of the cost at your own discretion. Take control of your no-shows and make them work for your business, rather than against it.

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For a stylist looking after clients while busy building ‘Brand Me’

For the best on-trend image of the year

Louis Byrne Ashleigh Hodges Paula McCash Cinta Miller Kim Rance

Errol Douglas MBE, Errol Douglas Philipp Haug, Toni&Guy Rory Mason, Ashley Gamble Desmond Murray, Atherton Cox James Earnshaw, Bad Apple Hair

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Rewarding an original hairdressing initiative that has proved a success for the salon business or the industry at large

Charlie Cullen, The Lounge Soho Darren Fowler, Fowler35 James Beaumont, Allure Hair Kevin Luchmun, Kevin Luchmun Mikey Pearson, Manifesto

Phil Benton for douce Tom Chapman for The Lions Barber Collective Simon Harris for My Salon Manager Sophia Hilton for Not Another Academy KT Williams and CODE for Cut Out The Stigma

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SESSION STYLIST

For the most exciting hairdresser working in fashion Jack Howard, Paul Edmonds Zoë Irwin, John Frieda Salons Desmond Murray, Atherton Cox Indira Schauwecker, Toni&Guy Angelo Vallillo, DNA Artspace

BUSINESS THINKER

For a salon owner or director who has built an outstanding salon business Paul Fitzgerald, PR Hair Sophia Hilton, Not Another Salon Jennifer Linton and Joanna MacDonald, Linton & Mac Gavin Mills, Bad Apple Hair Mark Woolley, Electric Hairdressing

COLOUR EXPERT

For a colour director or senior colourist with exceptional technical skill and commercial expertise

Sarah Black, Linton & Mac Sophia Hilton, Not Another Salon Jack Howard, Paul Edmonds Karine Jackson, Karine Jackson Chris Williams, Rush Hair

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THE ENTREPRENEUR FOR A YOUNG SALON OWNER WHO HAS CREATED AN EXCITING AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

Katie Allan, Mayfive Jak Bakewell, Re-Invention House Jennifer Linton, Linton & Mac Kyle Ross, Sovereign Grooming Ricky Walters, Salon64

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FINALISTS THE VISIONARY

FOR A YOUNG STYLIST OR TECHNICIAN WHO IS PUSHING CREATIVE BOUNDARIES

Jamie Benny, Hare & Bone Amelia Evans, Hare & Bone Ashleigh Hodges Shelley Sumner Dylan McConnachie, Live True London

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MVRCK is a mindset, an intention. To be true and authentic to every client with products that embody the skills and craftsmanship of barbering. From full beard to clean-shaved via artful stubble, the new range from Mitch is here to suit any grooming experience. Every product is 100 per cent vegan and has won its place in the line-up thanks to its versatility, functionality and effectiveness. Are you ready to become a maverick?

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From classic cool to street style, the MVRCK by Mitch styling heroes give the perfect professional finish. These 100 per cent vegan products are ready to style up a storm with sleek, simplified packaging, featuring two-in-one flip-top or spin-off lids and a vibrant, energising agave citrus scent

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Create the ideal laid-back, done/undone look with this quick-styling product, infused with shea butter for conditioning. It gives natural shine, soft definition and light hold to air-dried or dry hair

This versatile pomade is perfect for classic, slicked-back styles or the latest street style finishes. Pliable and with a medium hold, it adds the right balance of texture, control and natural shine

DRY PASTE

GROOMING SPRAY

A matte finish with a lightweight texture, this versatile paste has the perfect amount of grit and grip without flaking. A blend of clays, safflower oil and body-building ingredients enhance texture

Add texture and volume without any stickiness with this lightweight styling spray. With a trigger spray for no-fuss dispensing, it helps to add height and buildable hold

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You’ll even get to meet the new Male Grooming Specialist winner! creativeheadmag.com/ mostwanted

Watch... American Crew founder David Raccuglia answer our questions and discover where he goes to find inspiration! creativeheadmag.com

Be inspired… by the stylings of Jody Taylor (pictured) and Liam Campbell from our Coterie: In Session men’s night. Think retro footballers and ’90s curtains! creativeheadmag.com

YO TO U NE ME ED ET…

welcomes you…

CHARLIE CULLEN The Lounge, Soho

Describe yourself in five words Grounded, driven, respectful, joker, chilled.

What’s exciting you about British barbering right now?

The link with fashion and hair being the biggest accessory. I’m not a fan of hair looking too ‘hairdressery’, if that makes sense. So now hairdressers and barbers wanting to learn to style hair in a editorial, undone and effortless way, excites me.

If I could change one thing…

I would make sure people are getting into the industry for the right reasons. This is a service industry and the reward should be making every client feel great! Of course we have amazing education opportunities and get to be creative with shoots and to travel, too. But it’s important that anyone with any influence highlights the importance of the craft; it’s not about becoming Insta-famous.

Everything changed for me when…

When I first held my baby girl in my arms. All of a sudden you can feel pressure and a sense of responsibility to provide.

The groomer that inspired me is…

I was privileged enough to be taught by Jody Taylor when I was an apprentice at Toni&Guy and he was someone that inspired me to pursue a career as an artistic director for the company. Also Cos Sakkas – he’s responsible for making me the educator I am today and always inspiring me to do better.

Who else should we get to know…

Joe Mills (@joemillshair) – he’s a legend, in session and as a businessman. I’m buzzing about my new role as artistic director for his salon The Lounge and his barbers Joe & Co. Say hello to me… @CharlieCullenEducation

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In a first for the competition, it was a tie at the top of the American Crew All Star Challenge! Emma Jankowski from the US and Australia’s Blade Pullman scooped top honours at the New York final, which also celebrated the brand’s 25th anniversary.

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Soho’s Cut & Grind was the host as John Paul Mitchell Systems unveiled its new barbering brand MVRCK by Mitch, with guest artist John Mosley. Around the UK, barber shops including Horsham’s Grizzly’s, Glasgow’s Frequency Barbers and Gloucestershire’s Jarreds, welcomed John and men’s grooming artist Kieran Price to try the new line and watch demos over a few cheeky drinks. John Mosley, (@popular_nobody), was one of a select few US barbers involved in helping Mitch develop the new MVRCK line.

NEW GROOM ROOM MILLS x Primark

Known for his session styling, editorials with the likes of GQ and Esquire and a celebrity clientele to envy, Joe Mills rather surprised many when it was announced that the founder of Joe & Co was opening a barbering concession in Primark. Starting with the huge new flagship store in Birmingham, MILLS is focused on taking classic cuts and doing them well, keeping it all rather uncomplicated and the prices competitive. Anyone is welcome, and the MILLS Coffee Bar is an extra touch to ensure a superlative service all round. Oh, and there are more than 9,000 songs on the MILLS playlist, too.

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ON THE SHELF

BOYS’ TOYS

THE HOTTEST STOCK, TOOLS AND FURNITURE FOR YOUR BARBER SHOP Slick, Cali-cool MVRCK by Mitch is created by your fellow barbers – it’s a compact range rooted in functionality and authenticity that covers all hair and grooming needs.

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With the company celebrating its 60th anniversary, it’s a good time to revisit why it’s simply perfect for modern grooming establishments.

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#IN THE KNOW HOW TO… BOOST YOUR BEARD BUSINESS

GET STAFF SKILLED UP Your grooming specialists need to be just that, specialist, as the beard can be difficult to master. “Know how to comb through and understand the beard shaping process,” says Joe & Co’s Joe Mills. Barber Tony Haresign recommends covering all aspects of health and safety, beard styles and specialist techniques in education.

HELP GUYS AT HOME “If you are doing it yourself it’s a lot harder to see it from all angles and knowing how to line out and remove weight in the beard is tricky,” says Joe. Barber Barber’s Johnny BaBa admits: “Most guys go too high up in the neck underneath and then too low on the cheek area,” so show them how to avoid common mistakes.

PRICE IT RIGHT At Barber Barber, the beard services are priced around £1 a minute. At Ruffians, its services are billed in 15-minute increments. “Charge the right price for the service, don’t sell yourself short, adds Tony Haresign. “This could add 20 to 45 per cent onto the bill, along with added retail opportunities, too.”

OFFER TOP PRODUCTS Hardgrind’s Colin Petrie, an American Crew Elite member, recommends Beard Foaming Cleanser by American Crew for all beard types to help remove daily residue build-up. Danny Baggs at Fine Fettle points to the value of educating about skincare beneath the beard.

“Many are already aware of beard oils, while products like our leave-in conditioners are effective as they’re packed with nutrients.”

GET THE MESSAGE OUT The front-of-house staff at Ruffians are trained to enquire about beard work, as many clients are unaware they can have a quick beard tidy up. Tony Haresign suggests offering a free beard shape up or ’tache trim to selected clients and posting on social media to create a buzz.

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REFUEL YOUR HAIR The new Stop&Grow system from Hairdreams gives thinning hair the boost it needs

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Hair loss can be a bit of a taboo topic, which is strange given how widely it affects the population.

According to recent studies, every second salon client – both male and female – have concerns about hair loss. Imagine how much better your clients would feel if you could open up the conversation and offer some tangible results.

Hairdreams’ Stop&Grow is an innovative anti-hair loss therapy, which has been rigorously tested by the Clinic of Dermatology at the University of Lübeck in Germany.

The new system has been shown to generate growth of an incredible 14,000 new hairs in just three months. This all down to the revolutionary plant-based, patent-pending PHT compound, which effectively ‘wakes up’

sleeping hair roots that have entered resting phase following hair loss. The PHT compound stimulates cell division, reactivating it so that the root can resume production of new, healthy hairs.

So how much fuel does this give to thinning hair? Dr Tobias Fischer at the University of Lübeck conducted studies using Stop&Grow and measured an average hair growth increase of 30 per cent, a 10 per cent increase in hair growth speed, and an increase in active hair roots by an incredible 23 per cent!

Just picture sharing those stats with your clients, and the hope you can share that their hair will wake up once more with your help. Want to grow your Sandra Schmidbauer, business?

Then Stop&Grow might just be the Hairdreams salon manager fuel your clients have been looking for…

“It’s a great feeling when you can help a client who has been suffering from hair loss. The results are astonishing and have far exceeded our clients’ expectations, especially those who have tried other hair growth solutions in the past”

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THAN YOUR AVERAGE VIBRANT, COLOURFUL, CREATIVE – THE GROOMING AT LONDON FASHION WEEK MEN S/S20 SHOWCASES THE EXCITEMENT AROUND GUYS’ STYLING RIGHT NOW. MR.Q REFLECTS ON A FEW OF HIS FAVOURITE SHOWS

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The two looks here reflected the organic feel of the fibres in the collection. The first was ‘desert dry’, using Go24•7 gel to damp hair and diffuse. The second, a take on a ‘hillbilly rat tail’, saw Brendan cutting up several wigs, blending different lengths and secured with hair tape by Gold Class Hair.

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JOHN VIAL FOR REVLON PROFESSIONAL

Slicked back, ultra-reflective hair made the perfect surface for vibrant streaks of colour for both the male and female models. John Vial used a generous handful of mousse and Revlon Professional Style Masters Modular Hairspray 2 for longer hair, pulled back into tight ponytails, while many of the men sported close buzzcuts.

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Each look was anarchy personified, from tiny kiss curls fringing a buzzcut to artfully punky styles.

The tall, witchy female hairpieces were inspired by artist Arnulf Rainer’s sketched-over portraits. John Vial created the scribbled effects by laying out spiderweb hairpieces on a flat surface and blasting them with Revlon Professional Style Masters Photo Finisher 3 hairspray for hold.

Inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s In The Mood For Love, the hair look centred around ’60s elegance mixed with the vibrant atmosphere of Hong Kong’s famous markets. To create the glossy, slicked back finish, a cocktail mix of Electric °C-4 Shaping Paste and Electric °C-1 English Rose Serum was liberally applied to the hair using a colour brush.

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ANNA COFONE FOR FUDGE PROFESSIONAL

Taking inspiration from the ‘perfectly imperfect’ theme of Bianca Saunders’ latest collection, hair mimicked the tailoring with a graphic shape, as well as the deconstructed knitwear pieces with dishevelled hairlines.

To create the tousled, matte finish, Fudge Professional Salt Spray was applied to baby hairs.

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LOUIS MAHARAJ FOR LABEL.M

Drawing inspiration from the jet-set age of the ’50s, the Velsvoir collection saw a departure from the classic black tuxedo with the introduction of dandy decadence to offer a fresh perspective. The hair referenced strong pompadour shapes to capture the essence of the ‘golden era’, using label.m Advanced Pro Wand to create a defined shape.

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TUCKER’S IN TUCKER CUTS, RUFFIANS’ RICHARD TUCKER TAKES TO THE STREET TO DELIVER A DISTINCTLY ’90S VIBE WITH CURLED CURTAINS ALONGSIDE IMPECCABLE FADING

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SHOP TALK

POLE POSITION BARBEROLOGY

Adam Gore

MORE SHOREDITCH STYLE THAN PEAKY BLINDERS, FOUNDER ADAM GORE IS LOOKING TO OFFER A FRESH TWIST ON A CLASSIC “The best way that I can explain the concept behind the shop is that it’s like going into your favourite pub with your friends – but getting a really high-quality beer,” Adam Gore muses about the atmosphere he’s cultivated at Barberology, his duo of barber shops. “It has an evolved vintage feel; we’re not stuck in the past or all wearing waistcoats, but we do have a classic element.”

After cutting his teeth at Toni&Guy, Adam traded in the exhausting lifestyle of a session hairstylist to find himself working in a non-surgical hair replacement clinic. But his true passion – men’s hairdressing – kept gnawing at him, pushing him to search for the perfect location for his first shop.

“We hit the sweet spot just when the industry was blowing up,” Adam admits. “It took me about a year to find the perfect place for our first location, which is in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham. It goes with our branding and the whole area’s booming. It’s like an old-school Shoreditch. It was the perfect opportunity to do something, and to do it in my style.”

So what can clients expect from a Barberology cut? “We’re the guaranteed good hair place – the place where clients can go and don’t have to be paranoid.

We cut to the head shape; it makes the cut fit, rather than just sit.” While having the cast of Peaky Blinders pop in for cuts during filming was a huge boon for business, Adam jokes as he lamented the stream of clients asking for a Peaky Blinders style: “It’s a terrible haircut!”

Barberology is just the tip of the iceberg for Adam and his business focus.

And we’re eagerly awaiting his first foray into women’s styling with the launch of a new salon this summer.

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The artistry… the mastery… the talent… the L’Oréal Colour Trophy, now in its 64th year, illustrates beautifully this seminal moment in British hairdressing. Colour has never before been so firmly in the driving seat, and it’s in sixth gear, racing away with a breathless bounty of creativity and superlative skill. At the 2019 Grand Final, the competition closed with a kaleidoscopic celebration, with colourists from across the UK sharing their heart-stopping visions, finely-honed techniques and fashion-flavoured final looks. This is a show that sees finalists entering looks that deliver in their entirety – perfectly matched pastels in their hair and co-ords stand beside coppers contrasting with emerald-hued tailoring. Yet every finish was commercial, modern, relevant to the hundreds of hairdressers congregated at Battersea Evolution. This is colour in 2019 – and it’s never looked better.

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To a pulsing soundtrack of late ’80s techno, an attitude-laden army of club kids in fetish gear prowled the catwalk in neon yellow and teal crops, flame red and magenta bobs and softer lavender breaths. One model stalked along with the bounciest Afro kissed with coral, drawing gasps as she ripped it off to reveal a fluro-orange flat top. Bold, breath-taking and evocative of a dance scene that has always been a celebration and expression of individualism and eccentricity.

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Here, the kaleidoscope had been deconstructed by Luke Pluckrose. Chrome, glass and geometric elements were used to form iconic feminine silhouettes – metallic coils revisiting the biggest of perms, while more than 2,000 hair grips formed molten waves to deliver a titanium ’40s film siren. It was playful (a glitter-high pony and a bum-length crystal chandelier-style wig) and it was supremely technical (sculptural prism pieces constructed using triangles, with each formed of thousands of strands of hair). The climax saw the work illuminated like stained glass – truly heavenly.

Prisms Light TREVOR SORBIE

Myriad exhibitions formed the inspiration for this ray of light from Johanna Cree Brown – fusing classic art references with fashion and video games. An eclectic mix gave birth to a focus on light, reflection, colour graduation and warping. Holographic 3D hair received the full wind machine treatment, the long lengths following the model like a bridal train. Under ultraviolet lights, rainbow bright threads fizzed with electric energy in architectural, avant-garde headpieces.

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n Network, the To celebrate the talent across the Aveda Salo re stylists up and brand runs the #AvedaArtist competition, whe media for the down the UK submit creative images on social Aveda Artistic chance to win a shoot mentored by one of the Hair & Beauty; Team. Winners Hannah Chorlton from Elements h Leah from Hayley Downes from Brothers Thame and Bet summer Mayfair & Grace were invited to embrace a little the creative loving and get colourful for the season, under . direction of Bea Carmichael and Luke Castillo Let the sunshine in‌ PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL SIMS 44

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BOTTLED A SIMPLE BOTTLE HOLDS A LIFETIME OF STORIES. JOHN PAUL MITCHELL SYSTEMS BEGAN AS TWO FRIENDS WANTING TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE LUXURY HAIRCARE WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FELLOW HAIRDRESSERS  AND IT BECAME A GAME CHANGING COMPANY. AND THERE ARE SO MANY STORIES STILL TO BE WRITTEN…

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“SUCCESS UNSHARED IS FAILURE” JOHN PAUL DEJORIA

JOHN PAUL MITCHELL SYSTEMS HAS A LONG LEGACY OF GIVING BACK; SETTING THE STANDARD FOR PHILANTHROPY IN THE HAIRDRESSING INDUSTRY John Paul DeJoria and Paul Mitchell started John Paul Mitchell Systems with just $700 and grew the brand into a boundary-breaking company. Long before sustainability and environmental issues became marketing buzzwords, the duo were creating a set of brand guidelines that were unheard of at the time.

John Paul Mitchell Systems was the first brand to publicly announce that it does not conduct or endorse animal testing. It has partnered with numerous charities dedicated to sustainability, animal rights, the environment and much more. Giving back to the industry as much as the world is a key pillar to the brand. Pairing with John Paul Mitchell Systems is much more than a choice of product: you know you’re supporting a brand that supports you back.

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TAKE A STAND PAUL MITCHELL REMAINS A FAMILYOWNED BRAND WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO GIVING BACK, STICKING TO ITS CORE PRINCIPLES UNFAILINGLY

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No animal testing. Never have, never will Performance-driven products without the eye-watering price tag It has made efforts to make as many products as possible 100 per cent vegan More than $20 million (£15.8 million) has been raised by Paul Mitchell Schools in the past 15 years for charity Its collaboration with the Baby2Baby network has provided nearly 12 million basic necessities to more than 200,000 US children in need so far Working with Reforest’Action to plant 750,000 trees by the end of 2019

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A BIGGER DISCOVER WHAT PAUL MITCHELL PROFESSIONAL HAIR COLOR CAN REALLY DO

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If you think ‘vegan colour’ is a contradiction in terms, think again. All Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Color products are 100 per cent vegan and offer incredible shades, depth and shine. In fact, many of the John Paul Mitchell Systems products are 100 per cent vegan, including all but one of the lighteners. But the efforts don’t stop there – the aluminium colour tubes are also made with up to 35 per cent recycled aluminium, continuing the core principles of the brand. From semipermanent flashes of colour to depth of tone and grey coverage, the quality and intention of all the colour products are uncompromised. In a world where more and more people are concerned about the ingredients in everyday products, you can feel secure in offering a quality product that delivers and caters for every client.

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A bottle of the iconic Tea Tree Special Shampoo is sold every four seconds – and we’re not surprised. For a long time tea tree has been used for its anti-bacterial properties and invigorating scent. It’s extremely fast growing and during harvest no trees are harmed or destroyed, making it an environmentally friendly and renewable natural resource. The entire Tea Tree range offers an incredible sensory experience to the consumer, and its eco-credentials are only the beginning. Tea Tree has paired with Reforest’Action, an environmental organisation that plants trees worldwide in the areas they’re needed most.

Between the two of them, Tea Tree and Reforest’Action have pledged to plant a total of 750,000 by the end of 2019. Over the course of their lifespans, these trees will remove 85,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. Offer your clients healthier hair, while creating a healthier business for yourself and contributing to a healthier planet.

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SOLAR FLAIR

BORN IN THE LUSH, SOLARPOWERED FARM IN STUNNING HAWAII, AWAPUHI WILD GINGER OFFERS A BLEND OF HAWAIIAN HERITAGE AND TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNOLOGY For centuries Hawaiian natives have used the fragrant sap of the awapuhi ginger plant to deeply moisturise their skin and hair – but it was a happy accident which saw the Awapuhi Wild Ginger brand come to life. Paul Mitchell often visited the tropical isles, and it was on one of these trips that he came upon the bright red flowers that would become a truly game-changing ingredient.

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roots), John Paul DeJoria and Paul Mitchell created an organic, sustainable, solar-powered farm in 1983, which is still the main source for every awapuhi plant the brand uses to this day. No chemical process is involved in transforming the plant into the range’s vital ingredient: the finely ground root is blended with pure water and added straight into the formulas to help cleanse, condition and revitalise hair.

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SWITCH ON TO INTELLIGENT STYLING WITH NEURO TOOLS AND NEURO LIQUID PRODUCTS Cutting-edge technology doesn’t just belong in your smartphone.

Neuro tools contain SmartSense ultra-sensitive microchips to monitor the temperature they are outputting, ensuring perfectly even heat for exceptional results. The clever chips regulate temperature 50 times a second and respond in a quarter of a second! The SmartSense technology also features a world first – a ‘clean filter’ indicator light that alerts the user after 100 hours of use to clean the filter to boost tool performance. HeatCTRL products make the perfect partner to heat-intensive styling, designed to provide relief to stressed-out strands. From Neuro Prime, which prevents up to 86 per cent of heatcaused damage; to the restorative Neuro Repair Treatment; you can help to protect strands and ensure a smooth, glossy finish.

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NOT ALL OILS ARE CREATED EQUAL  MEET MARULAOIL Lauded as one of the hottest ingredients currently in skincare, John Paul Mitchell Systems was promoting the benefits of marula oil long before it was a beauty buzzword. This hydrating hair line has transformative properties as protective antioxidants effortlessly repair damaged hair to give it incredible lustre and a luxurious feel. The MarulaOil range comes from fruit harvested by women’s collectives who are paid fair trade wages and are educated on safe practices and traceability. Being able to combine a sustainable, long-term economy for these women and their families by ethically sourcing ingredients and providing a professional, quality product is the epitome of John Paul Mitchell Systems and its brands.

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BEYOND THE BOTTLE JOHN PAUL MITCHELL SYSTEMS IS ROOTED IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF ITS CREATORS. AND THE DEDICATION TO THE PLANET DOESN’T FALTER ONCE THE PRODUCTS ARE BOTTLED. •Its global distribution centre is solar powered and smart energy-efficient •Shipping cartons are made from recycled fibres •It uses biodegradable shipping bubbles, with 95 per cent pre-consumer recycled material •All plastic and cardboard is recycled and excess cardboard is donated •All product packaging is fully recyclable And that’s just for starters… the rest is up to you!

TO ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS WITH BRANDS THAT GIVE BACK TO THE PLANET AND SUPPORT THE SALON PROFESSIONAL, CONTACT SALON SUCCESS, EXCLUSIVE UK DISTRIBUTOR OF JOHN PAUL MITCHELL SYSTEMS BRANDS. CALL 0845 6590011 OR VISIT SALONSUCCESS.CO.UK

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MIX IT, MATCH IT, TAKE IT AWAY FROM DRAB TO FAB – THE NEW-LOOK EVO FAB PRO SYSTEM IS HERE TO SHOW YOU WHAT TRUE CUSTOMISED COLOUR MAINTENANCE LOOKS LIKE

You’ve done the hard work and created your client’s dream colour – but is your aftercare up to scratch? ‘Close enough’ is a missed opportunity. ‘This’ll do’ is your client topping up your hard work at home with a box dye. Imagine a customised colour maintenance system that allows you to grow and protect your salon retail business. What you’re imagining is evo fab pro: customised colour maintenance conditioners that perfectly match and maintain your client’s colour in-between salon visits. It’s a simple formula that’ll have them flocking back to your salon. Why would they go anywhere else?

HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS The evo fab pro system couldn’t be simpler. Once you’ve whipped up a bespoke colour for your client, you can offer that exact shade to them as a take-home maintenance colour conditioner. Simply match the colour, select your formula, add to the conditioner base and shake. Fab pro complements any permanent, demi and semi-permanent colour so it can be implemented in any salon. Show your clients that you can perfectly maintain that colour you’ve just spent hours creating in-salon at home and you’ll have a client for life.

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“My favourite thing about evo fab pro is that you are able to customise a maintenance conditioner to suit every client.

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“Offering a personalised solution to colour fade increases client loyalty as you have delivered something special and tailored to them – something they can’t buy online or from a high street shop. Most of all, you have happier clients all round as their hair colour has never looked as fresh or shiny for so long!”

TOM SMITH, COLOUR DIRECTOR, BILLI CURRIE For more information on how to shake up your salon services with evo fab pro custom colour maintenance, call 0800 9554285 or visit evohair.co.uk

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Baffled about pollution solutions? Revlon Professional’s new MAGN±T Pollution Neutralizer is here to clear the air POLLUTION AWARENESS HAS become commonplace everywhere from skincare to apps.

The next obvious step was haircare – everything from poor water quality to microscopic air particles can interfere with hair health and condition. And now we’ve hit the summer months it’s impossible to ignore the effects of the sun and high UV levels. UV rays penetrate and damage the hair protein structure to induce premature hair ageing from the inside, while degrading any colour work on the exterior. Our skin cells regenerate constantly, but our hair shafts don’t – so it’s important to prevent this damage from occurring in the first place.

Equip your clients with the necessary defence to keep their hair colour and condition in an optimal state with the new Revlon Professional MAGN±T collection. The five-strong line-up helps to add a layer of protection to every step of the salon experience and homecare, so your clients can breathe a little easier.

The star of the show is the MAGN±T Pollution Neutralizer. This patent-pending formula is a hardworking additive to be blended in with your colour or lightening mix. It shields against the heavy metals which settle on the hair shaft from both water and the air. These metals interfere with the hydrogen peroxide in your colour development, generating free radicals, breaking keratin bonds and producing inconsistent colour results.

Adding MAGN±T Pollution Neutralizer eliminates up to 90 per cent of these metals and inhibits the creation of damaging free radicals. With an in-built keratin reinforcer, arginine and chelating agents, you can create the optimal canvas for your colour work. Revlon Professionals’ MAGN±T range works with any colour range to create a support structure at every step of the haircare process, from backwash to their own bathroom.

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FROM SHAMPOO TO a daily shield spray, the MAGN±T collection is designed to make pollution protection as effortless as possible. The compact collection contains everything you need to lock in colour and condition, while working to remove harmful impurities

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MAGN±T Pollution Neutralizer Neutralise the effects of metals on hair and fight free radical formation MAGN±T Color Lock Repairing Shampoo Reduce metallic deposits, build-up and the effects of poor water quality to help hair structure recover

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MAGN±T Anti-Pollution Micellar Cleanser Remove daily pollutants and neutralise the effects of poor water quality MAGN±T Anti-Pollution Restoring Mask Reduce particle deposits and free radical formation by strengthening keratin bonds MAGN±T Anti-Pollution Daily Shield A lightweight daily spray shield against environmental aggressors and UV damage

“The new MAGN±T range is so easy to use by both stylists and consumers!

The results in both colour vibrancy and retention of colour is simply amazing.

Anti-pollution products are currently very much at the forefront of people’s minds and I’m finding that my team are easily linking MAGN±T in relation to skin and haircare” MARK LEESON, REVLON PROFESSIONAL GLOBAL ARTISTIC AMBASSADOR Neutralise the threat of pollution effortlessly with MAGN±T by Revlon Professional.

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EXPERIENCE THE DELIGHTS OF THE DEEP AND DELIVER A SOOTHING, SPA-LIKE THERAPY WITH REVLON PROFESSIONAL EKSPERIENCE TALASSOTHERAPY SERVICES THERE’S A WHOLE WORLD under the ocean that we barely understand, but we do know that it’s home to some of the most nutrient-rich ingredients on our planet. The Revlon Professional EKSperience range has been inspired by the ocean featuring scalp and hair in-salon treatments of incredible quality that marry pure marine ingredients with cutting-edge scientific research. The range is a revitalising combination of beauty ritual and massage that leaves the client feeling serene and uplifted. The treatment components are formulated using marine spring water, nutrient-rich algae and essential elements, which are freshly mixed before treatments to achieve optimal performance. With 20 years of research behind it, EKSperience provides a synergy between unique sensory experiences and outstanding results. This exclusive range of in-salon treatments can be used to calm and treat issues such as a sensitive scalp, excess sebum, hair loss and dandruff. Each formulation can be mixed for a bespoke finish, made more effective by their

freshness. Ingredients include an extremely fine seaweed extract powder, utilising the powerful antioxidant-filled spirulina, which contains every essential amino acid and is packed with protein. The Marine Algae Scalp treatment is mixed with bespoke blends of essential oil extracts, depending on the required effect. Choose from Dermo Calm for sensitive scalps, Sebum Balancing for oily scalps, Revitalizing to tackle hair loss concerns and Purifying for dandruff issues. Add a few drops of the Hair Multivitamin Cocktail and you have a fresh, purifying mask treatment to restore and soothe the scalp. For added care, the Remineralizing Mud Pack can be worked into the mid-lengths and ends for hydration that dives deep into the hair shaft. Channel your client’s inner mermaid.

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THE INDUSTRY IS CHANGING AND THE OLD RULES OF HOW WE WORK DO NOT ALWAYS APPLY. SO HOW ARE HAIRDRESSING CAREERS LOOKING IN 2019?

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, more than half of UK hair professionals are self-employed, whether they operate a mobile round, are dedicated to session or rent a chair in a salon. New salon spaces opening in large UK cities are increasingly experimenting with different co-working concepts, mirroring wider change across the country as the gig economy becomes more prevalent and spaces such as WeWork offer serviced locations for freelancers for a flat fee.

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But for many stylists, the freedom of freelancing is too tempting to resist. As Creative HEAD unveils a new digital hub, SELF/STYLED, on 4 July (US Independence Day seemed a natural fit) to help independent stylists navigate their careers, we wanted to hear from you just how you work today. How have working lives changed and just what impact has the growth of self-employment had on salon businesses? We don’t know what the future holds, and that’s unsettling. But we can’t stick our heads in the sand and ignore what’s happening. This is how we work now…

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“There’s a different buzz in a self-employed salon.

Everyone seems to work twice as hard to maintain a good clientele and the financial benefits can be amazing.

I loved it but missed employee benefits and felt I was losing everything I’d worked hard for. I felt on my own but my income quadrupled. I invested in PR, set aside cash for shoots and competitions then saved for TINT. “Our business plan is simple: the stylists are our clients and they pay us. They receive salon benefits like receptionists, assistants, education, competition training and industry opportunities, photoshoots, clients, PR and everything else you would expect from a fully-employed salon. It’s our responsibility to keep standards high and maintain our promise to our client, the stylist. We only employ a receptionist and assistants. All self-employed staff pay TINT for our services, and this is to comply with IR35 anti-avoidance tax legislation.

“We can’t enforce anything on the stylists as they are not employees, but we do have ‘house rules’ that we all agree to stick to. If we have ever seen something we don’t like we just sort it out like adults.

“The stylists all have their own card machines, and must have an accountant as well as their own insurance.

“Our trainees are in safe hands with our own NVQqualified assessor, Leanne Brown. We feel we’ve highlighted a problem – so many young people don’t want to go in hairdressing because of the low wages.

After their training they can apply for a job at TINT, and potentially be earning more than £50k within eight years. Not every ‘rent-a-chair’ salon operates like this.”

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“We’ve had our salon for 20 years and have loved every minute. Our biggest challenge is self-employment. Newer stylists are used to being self-employed and like the freedom, money and independence this gives them, and nothing we have offered so far has convinced them to become our employees.

“Then there’s the big problem of losing long-standing team members to other self-employed salons. We know that once they have their mind set on something, there’s no point in trying to convince them otherwise as they’ve already left you, mentally. We now wonder if we have to give in to the pressure and accept that we’re fighting a losing battle. It’s so hard when we’re not on a level playing field with most independent operators, who are not paying a single penny of VAT while we pay in excess of £45,000 a year. How can we compete?

“We’re all about teamwork. We offer a competitive commission scheme, training, photoshoots, a pension scheme and fun events, but it still feels like it’s not enough.”

LACEY HUNTER-FELTON, HUNTER COLLECTIVE “As I turned 30 I looked to address my work/life balance.

I created Hunter Collective to bring a lifestyle-focused way of working to me and the talent of the freelance hair industry.

“We call all stylists that join our collective ‘members’. All new members start with a trial day and a simple induction process to experience our space and give us feedback.

“They sign a member agreement, which outlines the responsibilities we have to each other and the professionalism we promote. Each member has their own insurance and kit, while dryers, gowns and towels are provided. This is a coworking space, all members are independent businesses.

“We’re run by the hour, and this means members pay for the hours their clients are sat in our chairs. This is an important element of how we work, with our members in mind. The community, which is growing around us, is a strong focus.”

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ANGELO VALLILLO, DNA ARTSPACE “We opened the salon with a team that included four self-employed stylists, and for the first 18 months it was a massive battle between those stylists and me and Dale [Hearne, salon co-founder].

“They were friends of ours, we gave them a good percentage but they wanted us to pay the VAT on it and put it all through the system, and that wasn’t going to work.

“So they got their own card machines. But they were wasting colour, they were coming and going. We were trying to control and grow something as a brand, and it just wasn’t going to work. We found out they were planning to go to another salon, and we had to pull the plug. We took a massive hit – we felt like we had no control, no loyalty. In staff meetings we would try to talk about wellbeing, our philosophy, the craft, and it was like they were not in the room, you could feel it in the air.

“If I was to do it all again, I would go one way or the other. You look at the US right now and salon suites… we have 3,000 square feet so I could have done that if I’d chosen the self-employed route. But that’s just being a businessman. If you want to create a brand, everyone has to be employed. You need to choose, you can’t mix the two.”

JOANNE ETHERSON, SALON SERVICES “Our main customer at Salon Services is the freelance and mobile stylist – we have a name for her, she’s called Hayley, and we’ve done a lot of work figuring out exactly who she is and everything she needs.

“She’s aged 25 to 35, she has children, and was creative in the industry but is now on her own and wanting to get back into hairdressing. She lacks the support of the salon team that she used to lean on. She’s very frustrated and quite scared, worried about costs, and she’s in the situation where customers might say ‘this is what I want’ and she doesn’t have someone to turn to for help.

“Finding education that’s as cheap as possible is very important, and it’s mainly online because with kids travel can be difficult, so she feels distant and alone and doesn’t know who or what to trust online. She wants to lean on big companies, which is why she’s shopping with us, and she can come in and ask advice from our hairdressers in store.

They often lean on them like they did their salon crew.

“Education is so key – there’s tax and accounting, these are things she’s never done before. What products should she buy, how can she transport them? You can feel very isolated as a freelancer, and so it’s important that Hayley feels part of a community. We don’t want her to feel alone.

“I think we’re going to see more people going freelance, and more people working in salon co-operatives renting chairs. With social media, hairstylists can build up their base of customers and can take them from a salon they’ve worked at. But I think you’ll also see more people going mobile and working from home to keep costs down.”

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KY WILSON, THE SOCIAL “I decided to leave a sought-after role in a salon because I wanted my own thing to build and develop. I lived in a warehouse and started doing my weekly pop-up salon and it quickly became my main source of income. One client was living in an old warehouse and as I was cutting his hair he offered me a space. I built a three-seater salon and a mezzanine where I slept. At first this concept was built just for my needs, but if I was thinking it then others must be, too.

“There aren’t any ‘rules’ as such at The Social. Freelancers can work whatever hours, use whatever brands, wear whatever clothes, charge whatever they would like. You book your day/chair, then you’re ready to roll once you’ve given me your public liability certificate. More and more hairdressers have been gravitating to the freelance lifestyle.

“It’s not like I’ve invented a new business model, I’m just adapting with the industry as it’s evolving. The real aim for me is to focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle for the next generation of stylists, making sure the work I’m delivering will be inspiring, not exhausting.”

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MICHELLE ROONEY, HOOKER & YOUNG WYNYARD “I’d worked at Hooker & Young for years and had always been tempted to go it alone but didn’t necessarily want my own salon, so I made a big decision and went freelance. After a couple of years I just missed the team I was in before and the stability of salon life.

“The bit I found most difficult about being freelance was that you just can’t ever switch off. Holidays become an issue as you’re losing money and also you get clients calling and texting while you’re away so you never feel like you get any downtime. Because of this it ends up becoming just about the money as opposed to the job.

“I’ve always loved hairdressing and being creative, but it soon becomes a numbers game and all you’re thinking about is getting in as many people as possible, so you can’t turn anyone anyway and end up working all hours.

Not to mention having to do taxes on your own!

“Being back in the salon feels so much more secure. Even silly things like the fact that you feel you can compliment those working around you and get compliments back – if you’re chair renting you don’t have that rapport with the others. It’s lovely having that ‘team bubble’ around you and feeling like you have support on difficult days.”

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THE US HAS witnessed the growth of the salon suite movement – a ready-made, white label small salon to rent alongside others, where stylists pay a set fee to run their own business. With the increase in UK selfemployment, could this format take hold?

Yes, argues Roz Colthart, who this month unveils Salon Studios in Edinburgh – six salon spaces under one roof. This caters to people looking to be independent salon owners but who are put off by high upfront and ongoing costs. Under Roz’s model, there are two options: if you commit to a year, you pay £250 a week, which covers the studio and all of the utilities. Stylists bring their clients, their products, their insurance and their payment provider. If you’d rather test it out first, it’s £275 a week to have the space for three months.

Where’s all the buzz and vibrancy that clients and staff feed from? It’s a subject Roz covered researching in the US, and argues that this model offers a more personalised service. “Those who had reservations about missing out on the social side discovered they built stronger connections with other salon owners through sharing stories and support,” she says, adding that she may offer larger units to rent in the future.

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AS AN INDEPENDENT STYLIST, you’re in charge of precisely what tools you use, stocking your kitbag with essentials for whatever you’re called on to deliver, whether you’re hitting the road on your mobile round or styling up a storm in a salon co-op.

Yes, there’s freedom, but there are also costs to consider, and a veritable merry-go-round of new launches that can make a serious dent in your coffers.

Do you have everything you need? If it’s time to reboot your bag, let us offer a helping hand – we’ve pulled together a mix of affordable and investment pieces, covering the kitbag essentials that you’ll need on hand to tackle any challenge you encounter.

From dryers and stylers, to clippers and brushes, this should help you revamp a tired kit, or help new indie stylists assemble a solid foundation on which to build.

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DRYERS

The affordable Diva Pro Styling Prima 3000 Pro has everything you need for a brilliant blow-dry. £49.99, divapro.co.uk

It’s an investment piece, but fans of the Dyson Supersonic Professional love the results. £275, 0800 3457788

An updated classic – the Parlux Alyon boasts a Hair-Free System to clean the back of the dryer quickly. £129.95, parlux.co.uk

The keratin-infused ceramic plates in the Diva Pro Precious Metals Touch Straightener give hair a sleek finish. £129.99, divapro.co.uk

Pricier but versatile and a firm client favourite, the ghd platinum + can smooth, wave, curl, the lot. £115, ghdhair.com

If texture and definition is what you want, ultra-fine, tapered The Micro Wand from Cloud Nine is ideal. £109, professional.cloudninehair.com

The BaByliss PRO Titanium Expression Waving Wand has an extra-long barrel, heats up to 210°C. £65, babylisspro.co.uk

STYLERS

The Electric Head Jog Vibe Titanium Straightener has vibrating plates and a high ionic output for softer hair. £39.99, salonsdirect.com

WANDS

The Diva Pro Styling Digital Tong 32mm tong is perfect for creating both loose waves and tighter curls. £49.99, divapro.co.uk

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POWER UP IT CAN SOMETIMES FEEL like an impossible task when you set out on a new freelancing career. Starting from scratch comes with a milelong list of things to do, including building up your own kit. From scissors to styling products, the costs can quickly mount up.

The Diva Pro Prima 3000 Pro Collection gives a professional, sleek finish to hair without a hefty price tag. The 2,000w AC long-life motor will see you through 1,000+ hours of bouncy blow-drys and keeps you powered up from one client to the next. The in-built ionic system helps to SAVE reduce frizz and flyaways and features a true 20 PER CENT* cold shot to set your styles in place. Create WITH THE CODE glossy, smooth and bespoke blow-drys thanks

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to three heat settings and two speed settings. You can weave your way effortlessly around your space with a three-metre salon length cable, and you don’t need to worry about any jobs abroad thanks to a UK/EU adaptor. The sound softener or standard rear grille are also removable for cleaning, so you can keep your tool in tip-top condition at all times.

Lightweight and affordable while remaining sleek and stylish, the Diva Pro Prima 3000 Pro Collection also comes in four colour options to make sure you show up to any job looking on top of the game.

Turn up the heat with the Diva Pro Prima 3000 Pro Collection. For more information, call 020 3393 9072 or visit divapro.co.uk

*Offer applicable on all colours across the Diva Pro Styling Prima 3000 Pro Collection, while stocks last. Valid until end of September 2019 exclusively at divapro.co.uk.

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BRAIDS HAVE HAD a backseat for the past few seasons, but we’re glad to see them making a comeback – heaps of celebs are embracing everything from box braids to romantic tumbling French plaits, and they’re the perfect style for hot weather that needs to hold all day, whether that’s at a wedding or frolicking in a festival field! This fishtail braid from Tangle Teezer combines a classic technique with a modern, textured finish and bang up-to-date accessories. The Tangle Teezer Blow-Styling Smoothing Tool lays the foundation, before you introduce the texture and height with the Tangle Teezer Back-Combing Tool.

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Prep hair with the Blow-Styling Smoothing Tool to achieve the smooth texture you need to be able to manipulate the hair. Pick up locks at the root as you dry – the tool won’t pull or stretch hair.

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Start to backcomb the hair from the bottom of the middle panel.

Take horizontal sections and backcomb each one with the BackCombing Tool until you reach just above the crown.

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Create a second fishtail braid with the remaining section of hair underneath to overlap with the first fishtail braid until you reach the ends. Secure again with a small, transparent band.

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Section the hair, starting with a horizontal section from ear to ear.

Divide that into two and isolate the lower part to prevent tangling.

Divide the top section by three to create a panel.

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Begin to fishtail braid the hair from just below the crown to the nape area. Secure with a small, transparent hair band.

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Loosen and texturise the braid, and detail the hairline for a relaxed, wearable summer look. Add an accessory for a modern finish.

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BRUSHES

Be ready for any hair type with these Tangle Teezers – the Fine & Fragile, the Thick & Curly and The Original. £11 each, sales@tangleteezer.com

The ceramic-coated head of the Kent Salon KS11 brush heats up quickly and holds heat evenly. £12.50, 01442 232623

The Tangle Teezer Blow-Styling Smoothing Tool has innovative teeth to stop hair being pulled. £20, sales@tangleteezer.com

The Wahl Chrome Super Taper combo pack includes a mains clipper and a cordless trimmer. £49.99, salon-services.com

Get more bang for your buck with the all in one CTC clipper/trimer from Andis – it’s light and comfy. £95.99, 01635 279824

Sibel’s multi-storage Hairdressing Holdall has space for all of your tools – ideal for racing between jobs. £18, salon-services.com

Ammonia- and bleach-free, keep Zalon Colour Remover on hand for a healthy way to remove colour.

From £10, salonsdirect.com

CLIPPERS

The cordless BaByliss PRO V-Blade Lithium Clipper has Japanese steel blades with a sharp V cutting angle. £100; babylisspro.co.uk

ESSENTIALS

For a precise cut on wet hair, these Jaguar White Line Charm Thinner scissors feature a serrated blade. £79.79, salon-services.com

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GRADUATE FASHION WEEK 2019 shone the spotlight on the freshest designers as the fashion industry gathered together to celebrate emerging design talent. Spread across five days of showcases, catwalks and everything in between, East London’s Truman Brewery was buzzing with inspiration and ideas as 40 universities from around the world presented the latest collections from their graduates. On hand backstage was the L’Oréal Professionnel Portfolio Team, led by Paul Davey of Davey Davey and Nicole Iroh from Headmasters. Together they created ballerina buns and super-slick ponytails, tied with gold ribbon for the GFW Gala Award Show.

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THE CENTRAL SAINT Martins BA show is one of the most important events in the fashion calendar – it’s the place to discover fashion’s next big thing and alumni include Molly Goddard and Grace Wales Bonner. As titans of the fashion industry gathered together, all eyes were on the 43 collections that had been designed by final-year students who brought a fresh, creative energy to the catwalk. Highlights included Fredrik Tjærandsen’s wearable balloon collection, which was chosen as the L’Oréal Professionnel Young Talent Award... and got all the fashion editors and bloggers gasping. Working with the students backstage was the L’Oréal Professionnel Portfolio Team led by Jack Merrick-Thirlway from Neville Hair & Beauty, who took inspiration from each collection to create unique final looks, which included wigs and hairpieces.

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