Professional Hairdresser June 2024

CAMERA!

REGULARS

7FIRST WORD

8HEADLINES

10PRO HAIR AWARDS

14HOW TO FAIL

Phil Smith interviews Sally Brooks

16EXCLUSIVELY INCLUSIVE

Errol Douglas MBE interviews

Sandra Webb

18COLOUR MEMO

19SUSTAINABLE MEMO

21BUSINESS MEMO

62BOOKED..!

Luke Benson’s diary

64VISIT

Mash Creative Studio

665 MINUTES WITH…

Melissa Timperley

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BUSINESS

30MIRROR MIRROR ON THE SCREEN

With Ben Lifton

31A GOOD HEAD FOR BUSINESS

With Natasha Grossman of HOB Salons

32NEED TO KNOW TRICHO

With Mark Blake

SPECIAL

22LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!

Special Partnership with Revlon Professional

34SUMMER SEASON SPECIAL

PORTFOLIO

46 DARREN AMBROSE

50 EVO

52 KEN PICTON

56 JOICO

FREELANCE

42 Sheila Abrahams MBE

43 Lacey Hunter-Felton

44 Ruth Lundstrom

PRODUCTS

58SHOP THE DROP!

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61PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

HELLO JUNE, YOU MAKE ME SWOON!

From Cheltenham to Chelsea and Goodwood to Glastonbury to the Royals of Ascot and Henley, the summer social scene colliding with wedding and holiday season can only mean one thing – hairdressers are REALLY BUSY for the foreseeable!

With clients switching up their looks and getting their glam on during a loaded summer calendar, we are here to help you with our guide to all things summer hair on page 34. From holiday hair hacks and festival fashion to bridal trends and statement looks, we’ve got you covered for the summer season.

Talking of summer, sending our pages sizzling into June is our latest collaboration with Revlon Professional. Hair genius Mark Leeson once again puts two more stylists from the Revlon family through their creative paces in Lights! Camera! Action! on page 22,as they put the ‘G’ into ‘Glamorous’ with their interpretation of the mob wife trend. We are definitely swooning over the results!

And with the entry deadline for the Pro Hair Awards literally just closing, secure the ‘Save the Dates’ on page 10 and check out the sensational venue where you could be celebrating with us on September 16th 2024.

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HEADLINES

FRESH FROM THE WEST

Arriving from North America, FASTFOILS recently held its first launch event in London to teach colourists from all over the UK how to save time and increase profitability with colour services. Hosted by Founder, Ben Barkworth, and Director of Education, J Ladner, the product demonstration day was held in Central London’s iconic Electric Space.

NEW HEADS FOR HEADMASTERS

The Headmasters Salon Group has announced the appointment of four new directors to its board. As of April 2024, Jo Wickenden, Laura Geary, Simon Barlow and Sophie Hill have joined the board of directors and taken on the day-to-day responsibilities of running the 54-salon group.

A STAR IS BORN

Having attracted over 500 entries from hairdressing and barbering students across the UK, Denman has officially announced the winner of its very first College StarCompetition.With a prize of £1000 plus a £200 tool bundle for the college hairdressing department, the online competition asked students to enter a series of images of a singular blow-dry. Denman is delighted to announce that Yasmin Ainsley of East Durham College is the very first College Star and winner of Denman’s Big Blow Out Competition 2024.

DIVIDE AND CONQUER!

Phenix Salon Suites, a flexible workplace for hair and beauty professionals, is set to open its third and fourth UK sites in the heart of Nottingham and Liverpool city centres, following a £2.4m investment between the two. The 4,747 sq ft space located in Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham’s boutique retail shopping centre, features 25 suites, while the 6,500 sq ft space located in Liverpool’s Corn Exchange Building will feature 34 units.

BACK AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER!

Officially back for a third year, Quif Centre Stage is a live stage colour competition that celebrates the artistic skill, stage presence and social talent of hairdressers across the UK. The competition is free to enter for all qualified stylists, freelancers and salon owners and aims to identify artists of the future.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

DRAWING UP A DREAM TEAM

Schwarzkopf Professional has recently announced the exceptional stylists selected to join the prestigious #SKPCollective team for 2024. Out of the 12 talented finalists who showcased their skills and creativity, six individuals have risen to the top, impressing the judges with their passion for hairdressing and their innovative approach to social media content creation. The new team is officially made up from: Alex Melville, The Hair Club; Chantelle Jones, Seckingtons; Grainne McClelland, Coventry; Harry Watson, Doo-Dah’s Hairdressing; Tommy Hardy, House of Marshall; Vishali Visavadia, London Road Hair.

ANDREW BARTON: AMBASSADOR FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF HAIRDRESSERS & THERAPISTS

The Association of Hairdressers & Therapists (AHT) has appointed celebrity hairdresser, Andrew Barton, as an Ambassador. With this strategic partnership, Andrew hopes to champion the future of the hairdressing industry, emphasising education, professional development and community engagement. Recognising the vital role of educators, Andrew is committed to engaging with and supporting hairdressing lecturers in their pursuit of excellence and best practice.

SID SOTTUNG: CREATIVE LEAD FOR FFØR

FFØR has announced Sid Sottung as its new Creative Lead. Sid will spearhead the development of FFØR’s hair identity, bringing his wealth of experience and visionary expertise to the forefront of the brand’s evolution. Sid is poised to blend exceptional education delivery with fashion-forward collections to inspire beautiful hair and style.

DALE MEHMET: AMBASSADOR FOR OSMO

Dale Mehmet has recently been appointed as OSMO’s latest Brand Ambassador. Having begun his barbering career eight years ago, Dale balances running his shop with educating his growing team, whilst also creating social content to encourage footfall and excite his peers with his style of barbering. It was Dale’s understanding of social media and content creation that drew the brand to this exciting collaboration.

TIA LAMBOURN: UK BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR O&M

O&M has introduced Tia Lambourn as a UK Brand Ambassador and CØR.creator. Tia is Owner of Bay Studios Hair salon in Derby and has amassed over 100k followers on Instagram thanks to her blonding education and online education platform, The Blonding Bible.

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September 16 th 2024

THE VENUE

Come and experience a world of opulence and glamour located in the heart of London.

This historic address began over 100 years ago as one of London’s first cinemas, so what better place to host the first ever Pro Hair Awards Live Final!

This super-stylish art deco venue provides the perfect backdrop for a night of decadence, dancing and dazzling hair.

Celebrate with us at the Pro Hair Awards Live Final and we will bring you the full LondonReign experience. You can expect a first-class service with spectacular surprises on the night, complimentary drinks, delicious food and an after-party to remember!

To avoid some serious fomo, here are some important dates: Tickets on Sale – 14th July 2024

Awards Live Final Night – 16th September 2024

Keep an eye on all of our socials to find out more! @prohairmag

PHIL SMITH TALKS ONE-ON-ONE TO SUCCESSFUL HAIRDRESSERS ABOUT THE PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN BUSINESS THAT HAVE MADE THEM STRONGER. FROM CAREER SETBACKS TO CRISES OF CONFIDENCE, PHIL FINDS OUT THE THINGS THAT HAVE GONE ‘WRONG’ AND THE LESSONS THESE SETBACKS HAVE TAUGHT HIS GUESTS ABOUT HOW TO DO THINGS RIGHT.

TO FAIL HOW

THIS ISSUE, PHIL TALKS TO SALLY BROOKS. HAVING WON BRITISH HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR A RECORD THREE TIMES, SALLY IS ONE OF THE MOST CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONALLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN MODERN HAIRDRESSING. WITH A LOVE OF THE CRAFT AND COMMITMENT TO THE INDUSTRY, SALLY REMAINS RESOLUTELY HUMBLE AND UTTERLY DEDICATED TO INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION. SHE TALKS TO PHIL ABOUT HARD WORK, BONKERS IDEAS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SAYING YES…

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CAREER CHALLENGE OR ‘FAILURE’ SO FAR… IN OTHER WORDS, WHAT’S BEEN YOUR BIGGEST MISTAKE?

This subject of failure and mistakes is interesting for me because I kind of move on from things quite fast. I’m a glass half full person – even if something is going wrong, I usually put a positive spin on things. There have obviously been situations – like when I’ve shot a collection or done a show – that haven’t gone the way I thought they were going to go. I’m sure we’ve all had times where this glorious material (hair) doesn’t do what you want it to do! But for me, it’s about not being too stuck in what your original idea actually was; it’s about finding a different route out.

WOULD YOU AGREE THAT MISTAKES ARE ACTUALLY LESSONS, THEN?

Yes, and I think mistakes are vital. As an industry, we can put way too much pressure on ourselves. I would say I’ve absolutely had a lot of failures, but more from myself not being super happy with what I’ve done. From a business point of view, if you make a decision and think about it when you’re at home in bed, it means you’ve made the wrong decision.

That’s a really big one for me. If I’ve said something and it’s not quite sitting right, I find a way to rectify it because then it’s not a failure or mistake, it’s actually something you’ve learned from.

WE’RE ONLY HUMAN! ALL THOSE OF US THAT HAVE HAD FUN, SUCCESSFUL CAREERS HAVE MADE SO MANY MISTAKES ALONG THE WAY – I THINK IT’S ALL PART OF IT. Exactly, I think you have to be adaptable to stay in this industry a long time, and when situations change, you have to be ready to change too. When we had to close Sicilian Avenue, that could have been a negative. The builder came in and said, “We’re redeveloping, you’ve been here 22 years and you have to leave.” My reaction could have been, “Oh my God, what are we going to do!” but you have to put a positive spin on things. So, when we told the team, we communicated it like it was such exciting, great news.

IF YOU COULD START ALL OVER AGAIN THOUGH, WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY?

Um, there’s probably loads of things I would do

differently, but would they have been the right thing? I don’t know. I’m a great believer in just putting your head down, working hard, doing the best you can and somehow finding the right route for you. I would say one of the biggest positives for me is that I’ve always had Jamie as my backbone, so even when plans are changing, he’s always gone along with some of my completely bonkers ideas. And he has my back. One of the things Jamie and I have never done is plan too far in advance. We’ve basically run the business on the team we’ve had around us, and sometimes the team has taken us in a different direction – and often, that direction has been way more creative or successful than we could have imagined!

HOW DOES SOMEONE CREATE SUCCESS IN THEIR CAREER?

I think it’s about having integrity to your craft. In our generation, we have the most amazing, incredible group of people around us, and we’re all very good friends and very respectful of each other. To just try and keep up with the incredible people around you is motivational in itself.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU DOUBTED YOURSELF AND HOW DO YOU OVERCOME THOSE FEELINGS?

I don’t think there’s anybody that doesn’t doubt themselves; I think you just have to learn how to deal with it. The biggest one for me was probably being nominated for British Hairdresser of the Year, mainly because everybody had an opinion on my pictures without knowing me. There’s always more to things that people do creatively behind-the-scenes than what you see as the end result. You’re putting yourself out there, and I really, really like to take that as a challenge and approach what I do completely differently each time. That’s what keeps me alive.

ARE YOU A PERSON WHO TAKES RISKS?

Dangerously so sometimes, I think (laughs). Do I do things that are going to challenge what people think? Yes.

ARE YOU MORE RISK AVERSE THE OLDER YOU’VE BECOME OR ARE YOU STILL AS HUNGRY TO SUCCEED?

What I am now is more picky about what I say yes to; if something isn’t interesting or challenging or exciting, I’m much more averse to saying yes to it. But that’s not about risk-taking, that’s because I find lots of things quite dull. Being around people who are inspiring and motivational excites me.

SUCCESS IS OBVIOUSLY DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE, BUT WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO YOU?

It’s so many different things. I think to stay at the top of your game and have a successful career, you’ve got to love it. Hairdressing takes you on a journey through different stages of your life, and I feel so successful to have had such a long career in the industry. Whilst it’s not money motivated or money focused, success is also about paying off a mortgage and not having financial commitments when you get older. Time becomes more precious, you know. My family’s really important to me, and I don’t like that I don’t spend enough time with my parents as they’re getting older.

WHO IS A SUCCESSFUL PERSON YOU ADMIRE?

Too many to mention! When you look through the family tree of hairdressing, there are so many that have led the way. There are so many beautiful cutters that still hold the scissors with such passion. I mean, Anthony Mascolo, for example, you can’t even go there with what he did! Sometimes, I don’t think that the generation below realise that these people didn’t just open the doors, they built them.

DO YOU HAVE ANY DAILY HABITS OR A PARTICULAR MINDSET THAT YOU THINK MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?

Hard work.Growing up, my dad would say to me things like, “This Sunday you’re not going out to play, you’re moving a brick wall!” His work ethic and his way of treating people is phenomenal. He had a philosophy of helping people out, and I’m really happy I grew up with that. There are so many people we have taken on as apprentices that have gone on to do such amazing things, and these are people I can call on even now. I find this idea of care and compassion beautiful.

I AGREE. WHEN I WALK AROUND MY LITTLE TOWN – SALISBURY IS TINY –THERE’S PROBABLY 25 SALONS, OF WHICH 15 OF THEM ARE FROM PEOPLE THAT HAVE WORKED WITH US OVER THE YEARS. I AM REALLY PROUD OF EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM – I GET A BUZZ OFF SEEING THEM WITH THEIR OWN SHOP! I DON’T REALLY TELL MANY PEOPLE THAT ACTUALLY I DO ENJOY THAT PROUD FEELING AN AWFUL LOT. FINAL QUESTION, SALLY. WHAT THREE PIECES OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ANYONE AT THE START OF THEIR CAREER?

1.Say yes, instead of no.

2.Surround yourself with positive people and try not to listen to negativity.

3.Finally, just keep enjoying it.

SALLY, THANK YOU SO MUCH. ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TALKING TO YOU.

EXCLUSIVELY INCLUSIVE WiTH ERROL DOUGLAS MBE

Errol Douglas MBE has made a name for himself as the ultimate all-rounder in hairdressing. With equality, diversity and inclusivity high on his agenda, we want to find out what it takes to achieve a truly inclusive salon. In his exclusive series, Errol interviews hair industry heroes about their stance on inclusivity.

THIS ISSUE, ERROL SITS DOWN WITH SANDRA WEBB. OWNER OF HER SALON IN CLAPHAM SINCE 2008, SANDRA IS A RESPECTED EDUCATOR THAT TEACHES IN HAIRDRESSING COLLEGES AND SALONS ACROSS THE UK, FRANCE, THE NETHERLANDS, SCANDINAVIA AND ALL OVER AFRICA. AS A PREVIOUS KMS AND GOLDWELL MASTER STYLIST AND ART TEAM MEMBER, SANDRA’S WORK HAS WON HER MULTIPLE AWARDS, INCLUDING AFRO STYLIST OF THE YEAR AND SOUTHERN STYLIST OF THE YEAR TWICE.

Hi SANDRA, THANKS FOR CHATTiNG TO ME TODAY. WHAT DOES THE TERM iNCLUSiViTY MEAN TO YOU?

I’m an all-rounder, so inclusivity for me is an ability to do every type of hair. I started off my career solely doing European hair, mainly because there were no textured hair courses or anything like that on offer. So, I went to work in a salon that would give me that exposure and broad range of skills. I think that as a hairdresser your skill should be for everybody, regardless of your ethnicity or your hair type. You should be available for everybody.

IS THERE ENOUGH OF A SPOTLiGHT ON THESE CONVERSATiONS iN THE HAiRDRESSiNG iNDUSTRY?

Not as much as there should be. It was encouraging a few years ago when Afro hair

was made mandatory on the hairdressing curriculum. As somebody who’s actually worked in colleges teaching, I’m glad that it finally stopped being ignored. I think that a lot of hairdressers were previously scared and shielded away from Afro hair, so they never really mastered how to do it. Having more awareness and education has definitely helped to make people embrace it more – social media helps carry that message along as well.

DO YOU CONSiDER YOURSELF A ‘TEXTURED HAiR SPECiALiST’? IS THAT A LABEL YOU EMBRACE?

I don’t mind people using that phrase because it helps clients gravitate towards you; it helps them realise you specialise in a certain hair type or texture when they’re out there searching for particular stylists. But yes, I am definitely an all-rounder. I’m not specific to one hair type and it certainly doesn’t define who I am.

WHO WERE YOUR ROLE MODELS WHEN ADVANCiNG THROUGH THE HAiR iNDUSTRY AND WHO ARE THE PEOPLE PROJECTiNG THE RiGHT KiND OF MESSAGES ABOUT iNCLUSiViTY NOW?

I’m old school, I’ve been in the game a long time, but it was actually you, Errol, as well as Terry Jacques and Thérèse Haynes from Pacific Hair Artists, who all really encouraged me to move to London and start my career in hairdressing. Jacqui McIntosh at Avlon is another incredible textured hair educator. She comes from the scientific, technical side of things – which I really admire – so she has been my mentor. Michelle Sultan is another woman in the hairdressing field who is doing

great stuff. I actually trained her as my assistant, so it makes me so proud to see her doing these amazing things 20 years later.

HOW MUCH OF A PART DOES EDUCATiON PLAY iN THE QUEST FOR iNCLUSiViTY?

Education has always been my passion. My whole career has been devoted to spreading my technical knowledge and experience, so education is of the utmost importance for me. The inclusion of Afro hair in the curriculum in colleges and the fact that lots of product brands are running separate courses now on various hair types and teaching the way different textures react to different chemicals is such a positive shift. To me, all of those things are absolutely fantastic.

WHAT CAN SALONS DO TO OFFER A TRULY DiVERSE AND iNCLUSiVE SERViCE? DOES THE RESPONSiBiLiTY LiE WiTH SALON OWNERS?

It’s all too easy to blame the salon owner! We must remember that a salon is always a team thing, and you’re only as good as your most junior team member. It’s about sending your team on courses to keep them motivated and encouraging them to go to all the shows and presentations. Remember, the landscape is always changing and you have to keep abreast of what’s happening – don’t ever just stay in your little bubble, it doesn’t work like that. I’ve always had that thing where people go, ‘Oh, you do Afro hair’ or ‘You do European hair’, but I have to remind people that, structurally, hair is all the same. Hair is just different curl types and textures –some need moisture, some need more treatments. As a salon owner, remind your team to look at it from that perspective.

WHAT DOES ‘NORMAL’ HAiR MEAN THESE DAYS? WOULD YOU AGREE THAT iT’S AN OUTDATED TERM?

I don’t think it’s a phrase that’s going to go away anytime soon, but it does feel outdated defining something as normal. It’s like saying what’s a normal person? We’re all different, we’re all diverse and we’ve all got little glitches and fun things about us – that’s what makes us individuals!

ARE PRODUCT COMPANiES DOiNG ENOUGH iN THE ADVANCEMENT OF iNCLUSiViTY?

I think product companies have been doing a great job over the past five years or so. Their marketing has definitely improved and the images that they’re putting out there are becoming more diverse – this is so important because they are the ones who are the driving force. Because there is now so much competition from independents or even celebrities that want to bring out their own branded products, product companies have to stay a step ahead. Overall, I’d say that, right now, the big brands are pulling it together and bringing out some great products that cater for all hair types and textures.

WHAT’S THE BEST TECHNiCAL TiP YOU COULD GiVE ANYONE REGARDiNG TYPE 4C HAiR?

The number one rule is that this type of hair needs moisture. I would always recommend a good moisturising shampoo and conditioner, preferably one that’s sulphate-free because we all know that this is hugely drying to the hair. I’m actually a big fan of steam treatments too – these can impart a lot more moisture. Finally, a lot of clients that come in with curly hair only blow it out or straighten it once a year, and then they’ve got like inch-long split ends because it hasn’t been trimmed in so long! Regular trims are just as essential for curly hair, even if it’s not as easy to see the damage.

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think that as a hairdresser your skill should be for everybody, regardless of your ethnicity or your hair type. You should be available for everybody.”

WHAT iS THE ONE THiNG EVERY HAiRDRESSER SHOULD DO TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES ON TEXTURED HAiR?

Go on courses, embrace new products that are coming out and test them out on clients or friends. There are plenty of product companies that will come into your business and do an educational day for your team. Also, get yourself a good network of fellow hairdressers. Sit down with them, see what products they’re using, watch their techniques. I’ve got some great friends in the industry and it’s all about sharing knowledge. Other salons aren’t your rivals, they’re your friends.

Apricot: Hot or Not?

Rory Antonio

Apricot is such a stunning summer shade for 2024. The warm but playful hues are great for blondes that want to go darker, but also for darkerhaired clients that want to go lighter! It’s a really good transition colour for people wanting to test out new ventures whilst still remaining on trend.

Product wise, it’s got to be MARIA NILA TRUE SOFT ARGAN OIL. It’s a really lightweight, nourishing product that helps to bring shine and life into coloured hair without being over burdening. It’s also amazing for frizz, so it’s perfect in more humid climates!

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LUXURY LIVIN’

Inspired by the ‘Quiet Luxury’ trend and taking a page from the high-fashion playbook of style and aesthetics, KEVIN.MURPHY has launched a line extension to its COLOR.ME collection focusing on smooth, natural looks. Targeting clients that are trading in highmaintenance looks and opting for lived-in, natural finishes, the six new ammonia-free shades – two MATTE, two ASH.VIOLET and two VIOLET – unlock effortless natural aesthetics by balancing warmth and embracing elegant minimalism.

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GET THE LOOK WITH DAN SPILLER

For this look, my priority was to create something completely eye-catching. I wanted to make a colour full of warmth and boldness, specifically using placement to work cleverly alongside the light reflection. Using Joico, we went in for 5NRG 10vol on the roots with a 7cc on the midlengths and ends. We then glossed Joico Blonde Life Highlights with 6ccr Demi Liquid.

KEEPING IT CLASSY!

Siobhan Haug

My favourite summer colour right now is a technique that combines a vintage brunette with delicate shimmer lights. Particularly suited to darker hair, this trend creates soft bursts of light into deep, brunette tones – think classic Hollywood glamour. Achieving this look requires a root melt process, which will help you transition a natural brunette base to soft highlights that add dimension and a touch of sun-kissed radiance. Stunning!

HOLDING THE LINE AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING

Professional haircare specialist, Neäl & Wølf, is proud to announce it is now Leaping by Cruelty Free International, the leading organisation working to end animal testing. As only the second professional colour brand to achieve this approval, the accreditation confirms that its entire product portfolio is not, and has never been, tested

Since it began, Neäl & Wølf products have been tested in salons by haircare professionals. Undergoing rigorous assessments by industry experts, the brand has meticulously checked over 450 ingredients and raw materials across all of its product lines.

All Neäl & Wølf products are sulphate free, paraben free, TEA free and DEA free, with a selection of vegan-friendly products including their full professional colour range. Moving forward, the brand is also working to bring new and improved packaging made from a minimum of 35% PCR Plastic.

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MAKING WAVES FOR WORLD OCEANS DAY

In celebration of World Oceans Day on 8th June, Green Salon Collective (GSC) is highlighting its members’ efforts in supporting the Water Fund through their hair and metal recycling. By recycling through GSC, salons are not only diverting tonnes of materials from landfills, but actively contributing to organisations that tackle issues like plastic pollution, oil spills and habitat restoration.

“Our oceans are a vital part of the planet’s ecosystem, and it’s our responsibility to preserve them,” says Fry Taylor, Co-Founder of Green Salon Collective. “Through the Water Fund, we can directly support the incredible work being done to restore the health of rivers, lakes and seas.”

The brand is also encouraging its sustainableminded members to adopt water-saving practices within their salons. Tips include:

STANDING UP TO PLASTIC POLLUTION

Introducing Inner Joi, a brand-new range of healthy-hair products from Joico,developed with both hair and the environment in mind. Featuring animal test-free, vegan, PETA-approved formulas, and made with 86-98% naturallyderived ingredients, the new range works to deliver a professional performance and transformative results, all whilst giving back to the communities in need.

Helping to also fight ocean plastic, all Inner Joi retail-sized shampoos and conditioners are bottled in 95% recovered and recycled Social Plastic. With the help of Plastic Bank, who steward the collection of ocean-bound plastic and empower collection communities to thrive, the recycled plastic is reborn as Social Plastic feedstock and used in the production of products and packaging – thus helping to create new life for old plastic.

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● Using shower heads like Ecoheads to reduce water consumption.

● Incorporating a microplastic catcher or filter when washing salon towels and capes that are made from synthetic fibres.

● Recommending retail products like dry shampoos to help clients reduce water usage at home.

● Avoiding advising clients to shampoo twice as this wastes both water and energy, as well as not always being the best for hair health.

On this World Oceans Day, Green Salon Collective calls on all hairdressing businesses –salons, barbers, freelancers, colleges –to evaluate their environmental impact and join the movement towards a bluer, more sustainable future.

WHY DO WE SKIP WELLNESS COMES TO SALON EDUCATION?

Over the last year, Pro Hair has been shadowing award-winning colour expert and international educator, Carolyn Newman, through her exclusive mentorship programme – Be Your Best. With an aim of giving back to the industry through supporting the future generation of hairdressers, Carolyn’s latest trainee is Beth Price. As a freelance hairstylist with over 16

years’ experience in the industry, Beth set up her own boutique home salon in June 2021, Beth Price Hair in Cardiff. After winning the Be Your Best competition at the end of last year, Beth recently enjoyed her first session with Carolyn: ‘Curl Power’.

“I had the best day meeting and training with Carolyn! I feel I’ve learnt so much, and I’m so excited to experiment on my clients. I had been wanting to learn curly colouring techniques for a while now, so during the session we covered curl colour blending and curl painting.”

“Being self-employed and working alone means I sometimes miss the interaction, advice and support you can get from having other staff members, but this experience with Carolyn reminded me how exciting it is to keep learning and testing yourself with new, evolving services and techniques. Winning this competition has been the best opportunity for me and my business,

THE DATA DORK

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Life, business and wellness coach, Sonia Magnier, is calling for wellness practices to be integrated into salon education. In the same way we value cutting, colouring and styling education, she believes salons and stylists simply can’t run without wellness training.

“The most common issues I see when working with salons are general stress, overwhelmed stylists and physical health challenges. Salons are often fast-paced environments, and dealing with a lot of emotions, energies and personalities can be particularly difficult.

Cocktail that with no lunch breaks, late nights and a lack of boundaries, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Yet these structures seem to be all too common in our salon businesses, with our managers and owners without the tools they need to stop or change it.

I have seen so many talented professionals leaving the industry, or having to reduce their hours, because they simply cannot do it anymore. Learning some practical wellness tools to support yourself mentally and physically could prevent this happening.”

If salon owners and stylists can’t invest in a wellness coach, Sonia recommends implementing these three things: Breathwork: This is a quick and easy way to ground yourself and can be doneanywhere, even in a staff kitchen!

Yoga poses: Many people turn their noses up at the term ‘yoga’, but dailystretching can help to save your back and remedy any pain you may already be in.

Meditation to de-stress: Get rid of preconceived notions about what meditation is and focus on the benefits, one of which is to be present.

Adam Thomas, Founder of salon review platform and insights generator, salonspy, is Pro Hair’s new resident Data Dork. This month, Adam shares why customer reviews have never been more important…

With 97% of consumers now heading to reviews before they make any booking decisions, salon reviews are one of the single most important sales tools to attract both new and existing customers.

Picture this: You’re shopping for a new television and you’ve found three that you like based on the pictures alone. The first has over 700 reviews with an average rating of 4.8-stars, the second has 80 reviews and a 4-star rating and the third has no reviews. Which do you buy? It’s a no-brainer, right?

Here are my tips for maximising your salon’s online reviews:

● Consistently collect reviews from your everyday clients. This is the secret source for both gaining new customers and retaining your existing ones.

● Ensure your reviews are topped up regularly. Consumers are only interested in reviews from the last few weeks.

● Consider your different audiences and where they will search. Some consumers will only look at Google reviews, some will look on listing sites and some will look on your website – make sure you’ve got all bases covered.

● Regularly share reviews with your team. Reviews will motivate your team like nothing else, and everyone likes to know they’re doing a good job.

● Make reviews accessible and easy to find. ‘Social proof’ is reassurance consumers take from reading about other people having positive experiences.

“LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! GIVES TWO HAIRDRESSERS A GLIMPSE INTO MARK’S WORLD OF SESSION STYLING AS HE HELPS TO BRING THEIR CREATIVE VISION TO LIFE ON THE PAGES OF PRO HAIR MAGAZINE.”

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!

AS GLOBAL ARTISTIC AMBASSADOR FOR REVLON PROFESSIONAL, MARK LEESON IS A NAME SYNONYMOUS WITH GLAMOROUS, WEARABLE HAIR. BEST KNOWN FOR HIS IMMACULATELY EXECUTED PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONS, MARK’S ICONIC STYLE HAS MOST RECENTLY SEEN HIM SCOOP THE ACCOLADE OF AHIA INTERNATIONAL HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR 2023. HIS WORK IS HIGHLY REGARDED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, COMBINING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE WITH COMMERCIAL APPEAL, AND CUTTINGEDGE PRECISION WITH FLAWLESS, FEMININE STYLE. MUCH EMULATED AND INSTANTLY RECOGNISABLE, HE HAS CREATED AN ENTIRE BRAND WITH BEAUTIFUL HAIR AS ITS HALLMARK.

As a testament to his incredible talents as a boss and mentor, Mark’s five-strong art team under the helm of himself and Codirector, Richard Darby, has also been internationally recognised, winning the IHA International Artistic Team of the Year award and picking up the main prize for Artistic Team at the British Hairdressing Awards 2023.

SO, WHO COULD BE BETTER TO DELIVER A MASTERCLASS ON THE SKILLS AND SECRETS IT TAKES TO CREATE THE PERFECT EDITORIAL SHOT? WE DELVE INTO MARK’S AWARDWINNING FORMULA IN OUR REGULAR SERIES OF LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! WHERE BOTH BUDDING AND ACCOMPLISHED HAIRDRESSERS LEARN HOW TO CREATE FRONT COVERWORTHY IMAGES.

“LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! is the ideal salon stylist’s introduction to session work. This issue, our two hair stylists –Amy Sultan and Natalie Kalozois – were set the brief of creating the perfect interpretation of the Mob Wife trend. We’re talking women that put the ‘G’ into Glamorous. Hair-wise, we were looking for voluminous blow-dries and luxurious waves – the kind of looks that feature highly on every woman’s wish list. This big, big hair really requires skill and a few session tricks to properly pull it off.

Prep is everything when creating big hair. Strong-hold mousse is crucial for building a foundation, and it’s all about a hairspray that delivers gloss and hold to finish. I always keep the Revlon Professional Style Masters portfolio in my kit bag for styling, and today it was perfect. It’s light on the hair and very client friendly, plus it’s great for photography – it doesn’t weigh the hair down and you can easily adapt looks from one to the next without residue. Most importantly, the hair still feels clean, and you end up with an ease and softness that delivers the exact result we were after. The range has become my session secret weapon.”

LET’S TAKE A LOOK…

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!

“It’s been an incredible day working with such an amazing team! The experience has made me realise I would really like to get more involved in the session side of hairdressing. Having a one-to-one with Mark has been fantastic. I now know why he wins so many awards!”

AMY SULTAN AT CWD HAIR, BOURNEMOUTH

“It’s so important for me to narrate a story through imagery. Today, the theme I picked for our two stylists was based on the Mob Wife trend. It’s been so fun, but also a challenge. In order to create multiple looks for the camera, Amy and Natalie needed to build strong foundations on our beautiful models’ hair — this meant they had to think very strategically.”

MARK LEESON

“I’ve never been so nervous! Today put me completely out of my comfort zone, but I was made to feel so welcome by everyone on the team. The models were absolutely amazing; they were a dream to work with. I love working with long hair and found Mark’s guidance incredibly useful. I can’t wait to see the images in print!”

NATALIE KALOZOIS AT H.I. SALON, BOREHAMWOOD

MEET THE TEAM

“So much of capturing an iconic shot is about putting together a knockout creative team,” says Mark. “These are the people I have on direct dial. They are masters at interpreting a brief and delivering all that you need to let the hair take centre stage.”

PHOTOGRAPHY | RICHARD MILES

An ability to push boundaries coupled with a keen eye for detail has established Richard as an innovative force within the industry, delivering distinctive and captivating photographic results.

MAKE-UP | LAUREN MATHIS

As a make-up artist with over 17 yearsexperience, Lauren has an adaptable,

quick and commercial approach that sees her fully booked throughout the industry.

STYLING | ANNA LATHAM

With a background in fashion promotion and styling, Anna has an eye on every emerging trend and has all the right pieces to pull together the most photoready looks.

BTS IMAGES & VIDEO | LIAM OAKES

Becoming a familiar face on the hair circuit at events and shoots, Liam has a knack for capturing the kind of behindthe-scenes shots that give a detaildriven, access-all-areas view of the day. His video content is cleverly crafted and always engaging.

■ This look was all about the big blow-out. Zoe’s hair was primed with REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE MASTERS

MODULAR MOUSSE around the front hairline to create volume, and then styled with a large barrel brush to create luxurious, high-glamour waves.

■ For this look, Roos was given a classic, big blow-out. The volume was created with REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE

MASTERS VOLUME AMPLIFIER MOUSSE applied around the hairline. Using a medium barrel tong, the hair was wrapped in sections and then clipped till cool to create soft, tousled curls.

■ For her second look, Zoe’s hair was spritzed through with REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE MASTERS

LISSAVER for heat protection, before being crimped from the mid-lengths to create texture. The ends were left out to enhance the spiky edges.

■ Roos’s hair was primed with REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE MASTERS

VOLUME AMPLIFIER MOUSSE, before being blow-dried smooth with a large barrel brush. Sections of the hair were then wrapped around a medium barrel wand, creating a full-head of luscious waves. The hair was brushed through thoroughly in all directions to create texture, volume and shape, before being treated to a final spritz of REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE MASTERS

GLAMOURAMA HAIRSPRAY

GET THE LOOK: STYLING

■ Zoe’s hair was crimped and then brushed through to add texture and emphasise extreme volume. The ends of the hair were banded together with added padding, before the lengths were brushed upwards away from the nape. After being secured with pins, the hair was teased out

REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE

MASTERS GLAMOURAMA HAIRSPRAY

REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE

MASTERS PHOTO FINISHER

■ Both models’ hair was spritzed with REVLON PROFESSIONAL UNIQONE to dampen and detangle, before applying REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE

MASTERS CREATOR DEFINING GEL with a wide-toothed comb to create that sleek, wet-look vibe. The hair was fixed at the nape with grips, before being finally spritzed with REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE MASTERS LISSAVER for shine and definition.

This look is about taking everything to it’s extreme, whether it’s length, sleeve shape, slits or extreme body hugging –in complete contrast to the big hair! It’s expensive and (if dialled down a few notches) you can look a million dollars. Pair beautiful fake fur and all-time favourite leopard print with the richness of scarlet satin, black lace and this season’s ultimate Cavalliesque miniscule bralette.

CREDITS:

Creative Director: Mark Leeson

Shoot Director: Richard Darby

Make-up: Lauren Mathis

Styling: Anna Latham

Photography: Richard Miles

BTS photography/video: Liam Oakes

Products: Revlon Professional

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE SCREEN

THE DARK SIDE OF CONTENT CREATION

In the midst of this current Social Media minefield, Founder of Content Kweens and Hairdressing Social Media Consultant, Ben Lifton, is a seasoned business coach with a passion for digital marketing and content creation. In the last of his exclusive series, Ben’s mission is to equip hair pros with the tools, support and knowledge necessary to market oneself professionally online.

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all know that hair professionals are no longer just ‘hairdressers’; we are content creators and marketers too. From crafting social media posts that showcase transformative hair colours to posting educational videos online, content creation has become integral for brand-building and audience engagement.

However, whilst we are constantly exposed to the glamorisation of this lavish influencer lifestyle, the reality of content creation can actually be a lot darker. According to the social media scheduling platform, Later, 85% of content creators have experienced burnout. Reasons included negative comments, feeling pressured to post consistently and stress levels impacting their creativity.

basis, the one thing we’re probably missing is deep stretches. Yoga With Adriene is a free series on YouTube that is perfect for beginners. It contains short flows to help you stretch your beautiful body, ensuring you’re working all parts to maintain mobility. You only get one body in life – and Adriene will help you take care of it!

“Try to not give 100% of yourself to social media, save some for your friends and your family.”

So, if you’re sat there nodding your head in agreement – which I’m sure many of you are –chances are you’ve experienced some form of burnout too. The first thing to know, however, is that you are not alone.

Here are some strategies to help you overcome and move on from burnout:

Practise Mindfulness:

As a fellow solopreneur, I’ve felt the isolation, loneliness and anxiety that comes with owning a business. The one thing that has really helped me with this is the mindfulness app Calm, which features a fantastic daily practice called ‘The Daily Calm’. The practice guides you through a 10-minute meditation session, helping to reset your nervous system and recalibrate your thoughts.

Move Your Body:

Whilst we’re all constantly moving our bodies on a daily

Prioritise Mental Fitness:

Having co-founded an amazing brand called Wondermind, Selena Gomez is a serious advocate for mental health. This is a free website full to the brim with literature, articles and opinion pieces on how to practice mental fitness. The thing I love most about this are the emails –they include bite-sized, actionable tasks to help bring you to the present, whatever you’re doing.

Maintain Boundaries:

In the hair industry, social media is awash with characters lip-syncing to trending sounds or doing something “funny” to get the views. However, it’s important to realise that you can build your online brand whilst still maintaining boundaries. Instead of always featuring in your own content, try using B-roll content – this could be unboxing deliveries, travelling to the salon or shots of local businesses you support in your area. Try to not give 100% of yourself to social media, save some for your friends and your family.

So, whilst content creator burnout isn’t something we can get rid of completely in our industry, there are definitely ways we can soothe it. I hope these strategies can unload some of the stresses out of your daily life. To quote the OG Momager, Kris Jenner, ‘You’re doing great sweetie.’

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A GOOD HEAD forBUSINESS

HOW TO STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME

Closing her exclusive series, , CEO of HOB Salons, shares her practical business expertise with you. This month, Natasha discusses the importance of embracing change.

In today’s fast-paced world, where trends evolve at the blink of an eye and consumer behaviour is constantly shifting, staying ahead of the game requires adaptability and innovation. To thrive in this challenging climate, we need to embrace the changes of our evolving landscape.

During our 41 years in business, here are the three key areas we have prioritised at HOB in order to embrace change, leverage technology and improve our client experience:

1

PROIRITISE EDUCATION

When we first launched in 1983, the vision for HOB was very clear from the outset: creativity, consistency and service. We always knew that our business would be built on these three core values, and I believe this is the reason we are still standing strong today. As a leading brand within the industry, we have continuously invested into our team training programme and have earned an award-winning reputation for excellence as a result. Ensuring your salon team is at the top of their game will undoubtedly see you gain a return on the investment you make into education, and embracing new trends and techniques will ensure you can deliver looks that clients will love time and time again.

2

EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY

Embracing technology is key. From our online booking systems and investment into social media marketing to advanced salon management software, technology has streamlined our operations, enhanced our client engagement and improved our overall efficiency. We have embraced digital platforms to personalise our marketing and create deeper and long-lasting connections with our clients. Even when clients are not physically in one of our salons, we make sure they’re still thinking about us beyond the salon chair.

3

CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Exceptional client care is another cornerstone of our success, and an area we are constantly looking at improving all of the time. Creating a welcoming atmosphere and going the extra mile to exceed client expectations fosters loyalty and encourages repeat business. Building strong relationships with clients through attentive service and effective communication can turn them into brand ambassadors, driving word-of-mouth referrals and expanding the salon’s reach.

As the newly appointed CEO, I have vowed to step outside my comfort zone to foster innovation, stimulate creativity and open doors to new opportunities. It is my mission to take my incredible team on this exciting journey with me.

NEED-to-KNOW TRICHO

THE EFFECT OF VICES ON THE HAIR

We all know the obvious consequences of alcohol, smoking and too much sugar, but what impact do these have on your clients’ hair health? In the final part of our series with Nioxin ambassador and globally recognised trichologist, Mark Blake (MIT WTS IAT), we explore the effects some vices have on the hair and scalp.

Vaping is not as bad for the hair as smoking, but the jury is still out. There is no direct evidence that vaping causes hair loss as no studies have been officially completed yet, but many of the ingredients in cigarettes are also found in vapes, alerting us to possible dangers.

When you vape, you may inhale up to 15 milligrams of Nicotine – this greatly reduces the blood supply to your follicles, with your blood vessels constricting every time Nicotine is inhaled. Hair follicles need a strong blood supply to enable hair growth, and we lose hair permanently when the blood vessels shrink to the dermal papilla (where hair is made in the scalp).

Alcohol overall is good for the hair, particularly red wine, but only when drunk in small quantities. Resveratrol in red wine has anti-apoptotic properties (this helps stop cells dying), helping to boost hair by fighting oxidative stress and promoting hair cell regeneration.

Red wine may also help with dry scalps, as it is a rich source of bioflavonoid, which promotes keratin growth. Drinking Stout or Guinness is also a great way to boost your Iron and Vitamin B levels.

Cannabis is not good for the hair. It contributes to a weakened immune system, results in respiratory effects and irritates the lungs and bronchial passages. On the other hand, however, the dopamine release does trigger feelings of euphoria, which is actually good for hair.

Sugar is the enemy for hair. Studies have shown that there is a potential link between sugary drinks and the detrimental effect it can have on male hair loss. Men can lose their hair for a variety of reasons, but sugary drinks – which are particularly popular with the younger generation – can speed up this process.

Dark chocolate is good for the hair. Flavanols in cocoa work similarly to blood pressure-lowering drugs called ACE inhibitors. Dark chocolate makes you feel good due to the release of serotonin and endorphins, which is great for hair.

And finally... Sex is actually great for the hair, particularly at night-time because this is when the body repairs itself. Great hair is intrinsically linked to oestrogen levels, which is something females lack as they approach their Menopause. Sex helps these levels to rise. Hurrah!

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE SUN!

ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL introduces SEMI DI LINO SUNSHINE, the new range for sun-exposed hair that works to protect the hair fibre and colour from UV rays. Containing Sun Shield, an active ingredient that combats the negative effects of sun exposure by creating a protective film, the products counteract protein loss, colour fading and dryness to ensure the hair maintains its natural shine, hydration and softness, even in the sun.

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“Before going on a summer holiday, I am forever educating my clients on the importance of hydration to ensure the hair is in the best condition possible pre-sunshine. I always advise my clients to book in for a deep-conditioning treatment, this maximises the nutrients in the hair and adds key moisture throughout.”

KIRSTY JUDGE, RUSH HAIR

holiday hair hacks

HIGH TIDES AND GOOD VIBES

INANCH EMIR, Co-Founder of Inanch London, offers her top tips for clients caring for extensions in the summer sun:

PROTECT EXTENSIONS FROM UV RAYS

Just like skin, hair extensions can suffer damage from prolonged exposure to UV rays. Either use a leave-in conditioner to shield your extensions, or wear a hat or scarf for extra protection.

DON’T OVEREXPOSE EXTENSIONS TO CHLORINE AND SALTWATER. Chlorine and saltwater can be harsh on extensions, causing dryness, colour fading and tangling. Before swimming, wet your hair and apply a leave-in conditioner or hair oil. After swimming, rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water to remove any chlorine or salt residue.

BRUSH EXTENSIONS REGULARLY. Use a soft-bristle brush designed for extensions such as the Gold Class Gold Styling Brush to detangle your hair gently. Start from the ends and work your way up to the roots to avoid pulling or tugging, especially when dealing with knotty hair after swimming.

GIVE HAIR A BREAK FROM HOT TOOLS

Summer is the perfect time to leave hair to dry naturally. If you must use heated styling tools, always apply a heat protectant spray beforehand.

MOISTURISE AND HYDRATE EXTENSIONS

NEVER SLEEP WITH WET HAIR EXTENSIONS

Sleeping with wet hair extensions can cause tangling and matting, leading to breakage. When it’s dry, consider braiding your hair or tying it up loosely to prevent tangling while you sleep.

Keep your extensions hydrated and nourished by regularly applying a lightweight hair oil or serum, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends. Avoid products containing alcohol, as these can strip the hair of moisture and lead to frizz.

OUT OF OFFICE: ON

With summer beginning, salons are gearing up to offer clients the ultimate solution for maintaining healthy, vibrant hair in the sun. The new BONACURE SUN PROTECT collection by SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL merges superior sun care with clean performance, helping clients to achieve their desired holiday hair goals. The star of the collection is the all-new Scalp & Hair Mist, an innovative addition that not only shields against UV rays but also enhances hair manageability and smoothness.

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“This look was inspired by Áine, the Irish goddess of summer, wealth and sovereignty. We wanted to create an image that epitomised this feeling of sunshine, happiness and easy living.”

LAURA AND RIA KULIK

Hair: Laura and Ria Kulik at The HairBank Photography: Mark Ivkovic

LIFE’S A BEACH

Inspired by the craft of Shibori, a Japanese manual tie-dyeing technique, GOLDWELL has released its limited-edition summer travel sets. Including the Bond Pro Travel Set for fragile hair, and the Rich Repair Travel Set for hair in need of restoration from colour and heat damage, the brand are offering 100% organic cotton scrunchies as a gift with purchase.

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STAY SALTY

With light and powdery soft copper shades becoming a client favourite during the warmer months, evo International Creative Colour Director, Tom Smith, describes how to get this summer-ready look:

● Starting with natural hair, mist HUE-VERSE POROSITY EQUALISER throughout the hair to even the canvas and prep the strands for healthy colouring.

● Apply 9.43 from root to tip, mixing with the desired developer at the mid-lengths and ends and formulating with the developer one lower for the hair 2cm from the scalp.

● After development, cleanse twice using RITUAL SALVATION REPAIRING SHAMPOO and follow with EVO TOP DROP REPAIR.

● Prepare the hair with DAY OF GRACE PRE-STYLE PRIMER, then apply ROOT CANAL VOLUMISING SPRAY at the roots, WHIP IT GOOD MOISTURE MOUSSE throughout the mid-lengths and finish with a couple of drops of LOVE PERPETUA on the very tips of the hair.

GOOD VIBES ONLY

TRACEY ANN SMITH, FELLOWSHIP HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

It’s important that salon styles stay put and remain fabulous for the duration of your clients’ festival experience. As we know, the weather can sometimes wreak havoc, so here are my top tips for stylists and salon owners dealing with festival hair:

● Recommend that your clients wash their hair the day before their festival hair styling appointment with you in the salon.

● Following their appointment, give your clients some clear elastics and hair grips in case of any emergencies whilst they are out enjoying the festival.

● Create a festival styling menu to name and frame the styles your clients can go for. Ensure all of your team are well-versed in these looks and able to create them.

● Don’t be afraid to experiment and try different styles. Festival season is a chance to express individuality and have some fun!

get that festival feelin’

When it comes to festival hairstyling this year, it’s all about braids –everything from bubble braids and face-framing braids to whole-heads of braids! Clients are also looking to inject more fun into these looks with pendant hair rings, hair gems, multi-coloured elastics and glitter, which I love!

FRIZZ-FREE FESTIVAL FUN

For colour, we are seeing clients become a lot more experimental for their upcoming festivals. Neon greens, bold sunshine yellows and tangerine oranges are always a festival favourite to help clients stand out from the crowd.

Enable clients to keep their hair silky, shiny and frizz-free in any weather with the SUPER SKINNY SERUM from PAUL MITCHELL. Perfect for combating humidity, this smoothing serum offers ideal protection to keep hair looking sleek and polished throughout long festival days and nights.

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MERMAID MAGIC AND FUNKY FINISHES

BRIAN LEO MCCALLUM, OWNER OF ROAR HAIR & BEAUTY

When it comes to festival hair for 2024, we are seeing many clients looking to update their style with colour. Oxidised metal tones are becoming a huge trend, particularly iridescent silvers, jade greens and rust oranges –these are beautiful shades for giving hair a funky finish and high shine too. For me, I love to pair these colours with mermaid-like waves for festivals, styling the look with a crimper or heated styling iron to create ‘s’ shaped waves in the hair.

DANCING IN THE SUN

Crafted for sun-seeking clients, SACHAJUAN has relaunched two of its enhanced sun care products: HAIR IN THE SUN and HAIR AFTER THE SUN.With an updated formula to add a layer of defence against the sun’s rays, the range now offers an improved heat protection for styling, catering to those festival-going clients who desire a party-ready look even under the scorching sunshine. WWW.RDR.LINK/HAU009

STEP 1: Prep and detangle the hair from root to ends with a Denman D38 Paddle Detangler. Brush through a little dry shampoo for extra grit and hold.

STEP 2: Using a Denman DPC1 Pintail Comb, section the hair through the centre into two equal sections. Coil the hair into a bun above the ear to keep it away.

STEP 3: Using a classic three-strand French braid technique, begin braiding at the front of the hairline. Take narrow strands and add more hair to widen the braid as you work diagonally from the hairline.

STEP 4: Progress back behind the ear and down the nape, braiding to the end. Repeat for the opposite side.

GET THE FESTIVAL LOOK WITH DENMAN

STEP 5: Using the Denman DPC1 Pintail Comb, gently tease out small sections of hair to widen the plait. This will give the whole look a more ethereal but edgy finish.

STEP 6: Using the pintail comb, backcomb the ends of the hair to emphasise the texture.

STEP 7: To further ‘distress’ the finish on the braids, brush over each section with a Denman D82M Finisher boar bristle brush. Play around with the silhouette until you are satisfied.

THE RESULT: A FUSS-FREE FESTIVAL LOOK WITH SERIOUS IMPACT.

LOVE IS IN THE HAIR

TERESA WELLER, TERESA WELLER HAIRART

This year, I’m definitely being asked for a lot more hair up than I’ve ever seen, which I love! Personally, I prefer hair up for the wedding day because I just know it’s guaranteed to stay in place, regardless of the weather.

I always start from a baseline traditional look. When you start with a classic style, you can personalise it exactly to suit the bride. If you ask me, you can’t go wrong beginning with a beautiful classic and giving it a modern twist. Whilst loosening any look a little bit at the ends seems to make everything feel slightly more modern, adding plaits, twists or more of a loose curl, equally keeps things looking contemporary.

I use the REVLON PROFESSIONAL STYLE MASTERS range for my bridal work. My favourites are the VOLUME AMPLIFIER MOUSSE , the PHOTO FINISHER and the MODULAR HAIRSPRAY – these are all essentials in my toolkit and really massive parts of keeping my brides’ hair up all day.

BRIDAL BEAUTIES

My biggest piece of ‘big-day hair’ advice is to never underestimate the power of prep! Wash hair the night before, prep the night before, then go in early the next day to re-curl and re-prep –this will ensure that the hair still feels fresh but also that it will stay put. Building a foundation and making sure there’s structure behind your style is the most important element. After that, it’s just about softening it up at the end to make the style feel younger, fresher and more individual.

HAIR TODAY, BRIDE TOMORROW!

With weddings back in full swing this summer, it’s important to take some time to ensure you are showcasing your best work for future brides. Carol Ritchie, MATRIX Artist Ambassador, offers her tips for marketing yourself properly this season:

1. TAILOR BRIDAL PACKAGES: Create customised bridal packages that cater to the specific needs of brides, grooms and bridesmaids. Offer services such as bridal hair and make-up trials, pre-wedding beauty treatments and ‘day-of’ services to attract wedding parties.

2. COLLABORATE WITH WEDDING VENDORS: Partner with wedding planners, photographers, dress shops or florists to cross-promote services and reach a broader audience of engaged couples.

3. SHOWCASE EXPERTISE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Utilise platforms like Instagram and Pinterest to showcase before-and-after transformations, bridal party makeovers and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the salon experience.

4. HOST BRIDAL EVENTS: Organise bridal events or workshops at the salon to offer beauty tutorials, consultations and exclusive discounts for attendees.

5. OFFER REFERRAL INCENTIVES: Encourage satisfied clients to refer their friends and family by offering incentives such as discounts on future services or complimentary add-ons for wedding bookings.

YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT!

SABRINA DIJKMAN, ALTERNA AMBASSADOR

This year, it’s all about soft, pretty updos when it comes to bridal hair. Clients are looking for delicate, romantic buns that look effortlessly beautiful. When it comes to creating these, I love to use products that will give the hair body and texture – a couple of my favourite include Alterna’s CAVIARANTI-AGING MULTIPLYING VOLUME STYLING MIST to use before any heated styling or Alterna’s CAVIARANTI-AGING PROFESSIONAL STYLING SHEER DRY SHAMPOO to give the hair a thicker, fuller appearance. I also love to add hair accessories like floral clips or pearls which are great, offering a further boho or elegant feel.

Crown braids are another big bridal hairstyle trend this year. To create this look, I always start over one side of the head, creating a ponytail and dividing this into sections to create my braid. I then replicate this on the other side before joining both sides together and pinning in place to create a crown. I love to leave out some extra pieces for softness and to create even more of a whimsical appearance. When creating any braided hairstyle, I use Alterna’s CAVIARANTI-AGING REPLENISHING MOISTURE CC CREAM – this not only makes the hair more manageable to work with, but it also gives the hair a gorgeous shine.

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EAT, DRINK AND BE MARRIED

Founder of SPECTRUM ONE HAIR EXTENSIONS, Katy Grimshaw, explains her four top expert hair tips to ensure your bridal clients can achieve their dream hair:

1. PICTURES OVER WORDS: Before we book any bridal appointments, we always start with aconsultation. We request that any bride-to-be brings along multiple inspiration pictures so there’s a really clear understanding from theget-go about what they’re looking to achieve.

2. IT’S ALL IN THE TRIAL: It goes without saying that a trial is essential. I recommend scheduling this for at least four weeks before the big day to see the bride’s hair texture in person and to test out how it will hold certain styling options throughout the day. At this stage, we would also discuss extensions for any additional length or thickness – remember, it’s not always

about long hair, some of the best updos or shorter bridal styles include extensions too.

3. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES: In the trial session, we always take lots of pictures. We usuallyrecommend that the hairstyle is slightly ‘bigger’ than usual to compensate for how it’ll photograph – hair often photographs very flat! This can either be achieved with hair extensions or through adding invisible padding.

4. PREP, PREP, PREP: When it comes to creating the look on the big day, prepping the hairproperly is an absolute must! Using professional-quality products are simply non-negotiable.

the summer social season

THE BEST LOOKS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOCIAL CALENDAR

ROYAL ASCOT

The races are all about elegance and sophistication, with ladies typically attending in beautiful outfits and fabulous hats. Simplicity is key, so it’s best to opt for classic hairstyles that will stay in place all day and will work with a hat or fascinator. Updos like chignons, French twists and sleek buns are perfect styles for those with longer hair to wear with a hat.

The perfect race day updo will have the most hold with second or third-day hair, as this has more texture and grip. For a sleek bun, opt for a netted donut that will create the perfect rounded shape, or create a more relaxed shape by wrapping the hair around the base of the ponytail.

WIMBLEDON

For any clients attending the famed tennis tournament this year, it’s important to factor in practicality when styling their hair before the event. British summer weather is incredibly unpredictable, so you need to ensure the hair will last regardless.

A relaxed ponytail is a great choice that will keep the hair out of the face if there is a breeze, but will also keep clients cool in warmer temperatures. When pulling the hair back into a low ponytail, it’s important to leave enough volume at the top of the crown before tying the hair with an elastic. For an extra touch of glamour, the hair tie can be covered with a decorative clip.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA

The Regatta calls for elegant and chic hairstyles to match the staple summer occasion. This is the event that allows the most flexibility with hairstyling, as updos, low-maintenance styles and relaxed waves are all suitable.

Advise clients that their decision is best influenced by weather conditions, as the riverside can be breezy and summer rain showers are not uncommon. Hot weather calls for an updo to keep the hair out of the face and off the neck, but for those with shorter hair that can’t be tied up, a half-up-half-down style will look beautiful and help clients keep cool. These styles will be equally suitable for a windy rowing day by the river too.

NICOLE PETTY, MILK + BLUSH

STYLISH, SUSTAINABLE SOCIALITES

This summer, KERASILK has crafted a sustainable way for consumers to take their favourite products along to the seasonal social scene. Partnering with the Ocean Conservation Trust to protect and restore a thriving ocean, the brand is offering travel-sized bags – made of 100% recycled cotton – as a gift for clients buying three or more travel-sized products.

WWW.RDR.LINK/HAU011

“Summer Social Season is upon us! For events such as Wimbledon, Henley and Ascot, we’ll see many clients sporting big bouncy curls. This elegant style, which has been worn by the likes of Kate Middleton at Wimbledon, is easy to achieve and suitable for many different hair types. Remember, a bouncy blow-out never goes out of STYLE!”

ALEX THADDEUS, ALEX THADDEUS HAIRDRESSING

SAY HELLO TO HIGH-END HAIRCARE

With a commitment to delivering premium care, sublime shine and a weightless feel, SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL has relaunched its OIL ULTIME range. Featuring Rose Hair Oil, Barbary Fig Hair Oil and Argan Hair Oil, these new Finishing Oils have been meticulously developed to illuminate and soften all hair types. The new range can be applied on damp or dry hair, serving as overnight treatments for enhanced manageability, anti-frizz, heat protection and shine.

WWW.RDR.LINK/HAU012

HOW TO BEAT ‘STICKY FRINGE SYNDROME’

NEIL MOODIE, NEIL MOODIE STUDIO

As the seasonal social calendar begins, it’s crucial to make sure clients are optimising on scalp health and nurturing haircare routines. For many, however, one of the greatest obstacles to flawless summer hair comes in the form of ‘Sticky Fringe Syndrome.’

Should clients suffer from a sticky or sweaty fringe during these long summer days out, I always advise bringing along a reliable dry shampoo. SAM MCKNIGHT also has some biodegradable HAIR CLEANSE CLOTHS in his range that can have a similar effect – these work to cleanse and revive roots, fringes and hairlines for a subtle refresh during those hot and humid hours spent under the sun. In more drastic cases of these oil-enhancing fringes, clients may need to consider changing their hairstyle to reduce forehead contact during the warmer months.

Freelance forum...

Unlocking Success Through Community

FHA Founder, SHEILA ABRAHAMS MBE, discusses the importance of meaningful connection and the power of community.

In the world of freelance hairdressing, community involvement isn’t just a luxury –it’s an essential ingredient for success. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, being part of a supportive network offers unparalleled benefits that can transform your business and personal growth.

“Community memberships offer a sense of security...In an industry where client interactions often extend into private spaces, having a supportive community behind you can be invaluable.”

Being part of a business community offers a wealth of resources and opportunities that can propel your career forward. From advice and technical support to training, education and brand exposure, the benefits are abundant. It’s great to be a part of different social communities to network and discuss industry topics, but it’s also important to have a go-to voice of authority too – a place where you can receive guidance and reliable information, providing you with the tools for informed decision-making.

Moreover, community memberships offer a sense of security, particularly for freelance hairdressers that are navigating the intricacies of client management and safety. In an industry where client interactions often extend into private spaces, having a supportive community behind you can be invaluable. The FHA’s safety check-in service, for example, provides its members with reassurance and a lifeline in potentially uncomfortable situations.

But beyond practical support, community involvement fosters a sense of camaraderie and

understanding among peers. In a tight-knit community, hairdressers find solace in knowing that they’re not alone in their journey. Whether it’s sharing experiences, seeking advice or simply lending an empathetic ear, the bonds formed within a community are a source of strength and resilience.

Community engagement also opens doors to unique opportunities for growth and collaboration. Organised events often bring together community members and non-members alike, fostering connections and facilitating partnerships with leading brands. From exclusive training sessions to bursaries and career advancement opportunities, being part of different communities can unlock a world of possibilities for freelance hairdressers.

What’s more, the impact of community involvement isn’t confined to individual success – it extends to the industry as a whole. As these hairdressing communities grow in influence and visibility, brands recognise the value of engaging directly with freelance professionals. This symbiotic relationship benefits both parties, as brands gain access to a diverse pool of talent, while freelance hairdressers enjoy increased recognition and job opportunities.

In conclusion, being part of a community isn’t just about networking –it’s about building meaningful connections, gaining support and seizing opportunities for growth. By embracing community involvement, freelance hairdressers can unlock their full potential and pave the way for a thriving and fulfilling career in the industry.

Dear Lacey...

Welcome to the first of our monthly Q&A sessions with LACEY HUNTER-FELTON, the pioneering founder of the co-working and freelance community: Hunter Collective.

Dear Lacey, how can I be more sustainable as a freelance stylist? I already use biodegradable towels and make weekly trips to the tip to dispose of any waste and recycling, but I still feel like I should be doing more to offset my travel emissions and adapt my hairdressing practices?

Rianna Henry, Freelancer and Session Stylist

Hi Rianna. Firstly, well done for consciously thinking about your impact and for choosing the sustainable alternatives you are already doing – it’s a great place to be! The exciting news is there are lots of simple and interesting ways we can be more sustainable (me included!) and I love getting to talk about this with people in your position.

My first suggestion is to do a carbon footprint analysis of your business to assess your travel and identify the most common modes of transport you use. Once you have these facts (these can be generated easily from an online tool such as greenly.earth), you should see if and where you can make any changes – for example, can you opt for public transport or electric modes of transport instead? Small tweaks like this can really make a massive impact on your footprint. You can also then make steps to offset this carbon footprint by contributing to something that gives back to the environment. Offset ideas include working with a company or charity that plants trees, for example.

or box the waste up for a local waste management company.

Picking products that tick those sustainable goals will help you to achieve a more sustainable business model – this can be from the ingredients they use to the packaging or delivery of the products. Other changes could involve using reusable gloves, which can be washed and last for a long time, or using colour capes to reduce your plastic impact. Investing in biodegradable bin bags and storing everything in either recycled or biodegradable bags and boxes will also help hugely.

Have any freelancing questions you’d like to find out for yourself?

Send your questions to Lacey right here:

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The next step is putting on your investigator hat and considering the impacts across every detail of your business. It’s great that you are already using biodegradable towels, but now you should look at the way you are disposing of them. Consider working with a company such as Green Salon Collective or reusing the towels by washing them, and then leaving them to dry naturally. Instead of taking items to a local tip, you could take them to be composted

Another way of managing waste is to repurpose cut hair, which can be put into plant pots to provide high levels of nutrients for plants. You could even gift your green-fingered clients their own cut hair as part of your sustainable service! This is a small way of educating clients about sustainability by doing something practical and helpful with hair waste.

As a session or freelance stylist, I recommend sectioning out your waste as follows: 1. Metals and foils 2. Towels 3. Hair clippings. This will ensure that more can be done to recycle, reuse and ultimately avoid more waste.

My last tip is building in a green fee as part of your charges. The idea of this is to help cover the cost of using sustainable waste systems by allocating a certain percentage of your pricing for your carbon offsetting.

Good luck Rianna, I can’t wait to hear about the changes you choose to make!

What’s

my Wage Again?

RUTH LUNDSTROM, CEO & Founder of The

Freelance Suite app, breaks down how to calculate your own wage.

Embarking on a career as a self-employed hairstylist gives you the opportunity to smash the glass ceiling when it comes to your earning potential. This freedom and flexibility that comes with choosing your working patterns is both exciting and empowering. Often, however, when it comes to setting your wage, many hairstylists may find themselves at a loss… It’s often the case that our excitement can be so strong we

“There are (and will always be!) cheaper stylists and more expensive ones. People at the beginning of their career will usually always cost less than people who have 10-15 years’ experience.”

actually forget to assess the business or financial elements of being freelance. Instead, we just focus on getting booked up as quickly as possible and assume that prices, overheads and wages will naturally be covered.

Unfortunately, however, that’s not how successful freelancing businesses work. As I’ve said before, the best practise is to tackle the numbers head on; do not ignore your pricing as it will not fix itself.

Most freelancers make the same rookie mistake (yes, me included), and price themselves based on other local salons and not on their own numbers. They’ll usually make it to the end of the first tax year, just to complete their books and find out they’ve priced for £8.50 an hour. This is what prompts us to finally sit and look at the numbers.

If this is you right now – or if you’re about to take the plunge into freelancing – then fear not! I have put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the labyrinth of money matters and figure out exactly how to determine your wage. Lets go!

1You need to understand how much it currently costs you to live. This involves getting a total monthly figure for all your personal outgoings. Things like rent, car insurance, utilities, memberships, food, fuel, clothes, savings, investments and how much disposable income you’d like. Times this figure by 12 (months of the year), and you now have your annual target salary.

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Now add the dreaded tax. You really need to consider and factor in the tax that you’re going to have to pay on these earnings. The current tax rates are 20% for £50,000 or less and 40% from £50,000 to £125,000.

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National Insurance. This is another cost that you will need to consider. Again, it sits on a sliding scale that depends on your profits.

4 Your skill and your value. Aside from making a wage that will cover your living costs and help you reach your financial goals, your skill level is also worth paying for. Whilst it can be difficult to assess where your skill level is in comparison to the rest of the market or your peers, try not to be put off. I like to call this ‘talent tax’.

At the end of the day, I’m a big believer that you’ll get back from the world what you have the courage to ask for. There are (and will always be!) cheaper stylists and more expensive ones. People at the beginning of their career will usually always cost less than people who have 10-15 years’ experience – this is normal for any industry.

Ultimately, to find your wage, you should start with knowing how much you NEED to earn. From there, you can have a goal to aim for that incorporates your ‘talent tax’. Be intentional about your goal, your life, your vision and your business. This is how the money will come. Stop winging it and start calculating it!

Between the sun, sand and sea, hair gets a rough deal in summer. This season, it’s more important than ever to encourage your clients to keep their hair in tip top condition.

Hot Heroes

Ensuring your clients achieve their desired holiday hair goals, (healthy, shiny, glowing hair!) the new Bonacure Sun Protect collectionfrom Schwarzkopf Professional offers the perfect way to protect their hair from sun damage. As well as the two hot essentials you already know and love: Schwarzkopf Professional 3-in-1 Scalp, Hair & Body Cleanse for post-sun cleansing and the Schwarzkopf Professional 2-in-1 Treatment for replenishing and conditioning summer-stressed hair, a brand-new care crusader has joined the line-up. Enriched with cold-pressed Coconut Oil, the all-new Scalp & Hair Mist is a leave-in spray that not only provides SPF20 UV protection but enhances manageability and smoothness, leaving hair feeling nourished and revitalised.

Find out more here: www.rdr.link/HAU024

Stock up on Schwarzkopf Professional’s edit of summer favourites and allow clients to treat their tresses to the ultimate in luxury haircare. Not only will they provide a golden opportunity to enhance your retail sales, but you can also use these innovative products to offer expert advice and personalised recommendations, ensuring that your clients stay loyal as they enjoy flawless haircare throughout the summer months.

An Indulgent Threesome

Rose Hair Oil: Designed to nourish, protect and moisturise hair, the 100% natural, purified Rose Oil caresses fine, stressed hair types, while soothing the strands.

Oil Be There to Care

Elevating haircare to new heights, Schwarzkopf Professional’s all-new Oil Ultime Finishing Oils are set to deliver a summer of premium care, sublime shine and a weightless feel for all hair types. Offering heat protection up to 230˚C and crafted with precious 100% natural and vegan oils, this collection of multi-tasking nourishing oils can be applied on damp or dry hair, serving as overnight treatments for enhanced manageability, anti-frizz and smoothness. Designed for all scalp conditions, the self-evaporating oils ensure lightweight results without overburdening, leaving hair with impeccable manageability. Find out more here: www.rdr.link/HAU025

Barbary Fig Hair Oil: The ultimate nourishing solution for very dry and brittle hair, this 100% natural purified Barbary Fig Oil is rich in essential fatty acids, providing intense hydration and replenishment.

Argan Hair Oil: This 100% natural purified Argan Oil is sourced from Morocco and caresses normal to thick hair types, deeply penetrating the hair strands with antioxidants and essential fatty acids.

PLURALISM

HAIR: Darren Ambrose, D&J Ambrose MAKE-UP: John Christopher STYLING: Jackie Ambrose

PHOTOGRAPHY: Chris Bulezuik

DARREN AMBROSE

Pluralism is about a community of free spirits. Working with aesthetics of an urban underground and paying homage to Tim Burton, Darren coloured and entwined the hair with pantones reminiscent of an anti-establishment culture.

Styling was created by Jackie Ambrose through layering oversized structures and vintage garments to create anti-body shapes. The clothes juxtapose the hair to bring the nonconformist to life.

horizons new

evo creative team

flourish

KEN PICTON

HAIR: Ken Picton MAKE-UP: Megumi Matsuno STYLING: Anna Latham PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew O’Toole

ART DIRECTION: Bruno Marc Giamattei

COLOUR MENTOR: Dan Spiller

MAKE-UP: Katie Moore

STYLING: Ellen Spiller

PHOTOGRAPHY: Jamie Blanshard

CUT: Alberto Di Domenico

COLOUR: Valentina Malta

CUT: Wesley Hannes

COLOUR: Gregory Mastrostefano

CUT: Alberto Di Domenico COLOUR: Valentina Malta

SHOP THE DROP!

LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT

Designed and tailored to styling short hair with precision, ghd has launched the brand-new slim plate styler, ghd mini. The smooth contoured ceramic plates deliver an effortless, snag-free glide on shorter styles, allowing the hair to be sculpted quickly and easily. Featuring 40% slimmer plates, the tool also enables extra-detailed styling on small sections and hair lines. www.rdr.link/HAU015

OUT OF THIS WORLD

Andis Company has recently unveiled its new limited-edition Galaxy colourway Meant to reflect the infinite possibilities when working with Andis tools, the sleek, iridescent look of this new collection features some of Andis Company’s most popular tools. The Galaxy collection includes the cord/cordless Slimline Pro Trimmer and the Envy Li Adjustable Blade Clipper, which are available both individually and as a combo kit. www.rdr.link/HAU017

THE FIERCE FIXER

Introducing the newly relaunched Intense RX from Keratin Complex. Designed for all hair types – including damaged or colour-treated hair – this intense hair repair serum works to improve the hair’s strength and resilience whilst reducing breakage and split ends. Intense RX is formulated with no added sulphates or parabens, as well as the brand’s Signature Keratin, to seal and smooth the cuticle for healthy, frizz-free results.

www.rdr.link/HAU014

BLENDING IN AND BRANCHING OUT

Beauty Works has unveiled its new Blending Palette, featuring timeless shades designed to provide effortless and seamlessly blended extensions. The professional-only range features four natural-toned shades – Cacao, Taupe, Linen Blonde and Apricot Blonde – all of which offer an optimum balance of layered tones to create volume and add depth, enabling stylists to mix and match complementary colours or create bespoke blends.

www.rdr.link/HAU016

I PUT A SPELL ON YOU

Introducing the new Hot Spell Thermotech Blow Out Balm from R+Co. Delivering 230˚C heat protection, the straightening balm has been crafted to tame unruly hair, beat stubborn curl patterns and help fight frizz. The product is formulated with Kiwi Oil to lock in weightless hydration and Prickly Pear Fruit Extract to help nourish and protect the hair and scalp.

www.rdr.link/HAU018

#YOU&YOURMINDAREONE

In collaboration with mental health charity, Mind, Revlon has released its UniqOne Limited Edition You And Your Mind Are One. With an aim of promoting wellbeing, the special edition product features a warm and comforting fragrance to encourage users to reconnect with themselves and take care of their mental wellness. www.rdr.link/HAU019

A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

Keune has launched the Coco Scalp Brush, available as a complimentary gift when two Keune Care products are purchased online or from a salon. Designed to gently massage the scalp, the brush works to elevate the haircare routine by stimulating blood circulation, removing dead skin cells and improving the absorption of hair products.

www.rdr.link/HAU020

SAMURAI SCIENCE

Guided by a special micro ball bearing system, the new SlideCut scissors from Kasho move as if on rails during the cutting process. The unique design allows for extreme sharpness and precision, even on dry hair. Inspired by the cutting performance of Japanese Samurai swords, the innovative functionality of the scissors aims to offer an optimum combination of a flowing drawing and cutting movement. www.rdr.link/HAU021

COLOUR WITH A CONSCIENCE

Three years after launching, evo is expanding its professional colour portfolio, hue-verse, with 17 new shades. Designed to empower colourists whilst respecting the planet with its ammonia-free formulas, the new horizonscolour collection uses organic oils, plant-derived glycerine and low levels of allergen-free fragrance to reduce irritation and provide longer-lasting, vibrant colour results.

www.rdr.link/HAU022

ONE FOR THE MOTHERS

Introducing WeTwo from WeKind, an innovative new haircare system uniquely tailored to meet the needs of women’s hair during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Including the Nourish Pregnancy Shampoo and Conditioner to help combat nausea and boost energy, and the Rebuild Postpartum Shampoo and Conditioner to help assist the regrowth of postpartum hair loss, the two-step system is vegan and obstetrician approved.

www.rdr.link/HAU023

DENMAN BRINGS A LITTLE BLUSH TO SUMMER WITH A FRESH NEW LOOK.

We all know that professional tools must be built to last, but that doesn’t mean they need to be boring. The latest collection from Denman Professional, Pink Crush, has been designed to detangle, style and finish every look, as well as offering a perfectly pink refresh to any kit bag.

The DENMAN D90L PINK CRUSH TANGLE TAMER is suitable for wet and dry detangling and particularly good for post-colour detangling. Featuring a deeply cushioned paddle-shaped pin pad and slender but strong double pins to gently tease apart any knots or tangles, this brush is tailored for sensitive scalps and ideal for use on children, superfine hair, wigs and extensions.

The DENMAN D38 PINK CRUSH DETANGLING & STYLING PADDLE is an optimum combination of two of Denman’s most popular tools; the Denman D4 Original Styler and the Denman D90L Tangle Tamer Ultra. With the brand’s iconic white polished pins to reduce frizz and penetrate even the thickest of hair, this brush is comfortable detangling an abundance of different hair textures. From wrap drying bobs to blow-drying the longest of lengths, this brush works to really take the hard work out of salon styling.

The DENMAN D81M PINK CRUSH STYLE & SHINE BRUSH has a unique blend of nylon and natural boar bristles for gentle styling and dressing hair. Ideal for smoothing and working with hair up, each nylon bristle is partnered with a natural bristle for both strength and shine, resulting in a blend that helps to cut frizz and polish the cuticle.

Hair: Emma Schwab, Mike Taylor Education Photography: Liam Oakes

BACK TO BLACK PREMIERE

I had the pleasure of getting actress Harley Bird ready for the premiere of Back to Black – the Amy Winehouse biopic where she plays Amy’s best friend. Harley was great, and if you don’t know who she is, Google her –it will literally blow you away!

Booked..!

CELEBRITY HAIRDRESSER, GROOMER AND SALON OWNER, LUKE BENSON, SHARES HIS LATEST SESSION SNAPS WITH US –YOU CAN FIND LUKE’S DIARY HIGHLIGHTS HERE WITH US EVERY MONTH IN PRO HAIR.

Follow Luke Benson @lukebensoncreative and @lukebensonsalon

SHERIDAN SMITH X THE OLIVIERS

One of my favourite clients! Sheridan is an icon and national treasure, so being able to work with her is a real honour. For this year’s Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall, we created a little wet-look updo – something cool but understated, definitely not detracting from her outfit.

@lukebensoncreative

@lukebensoncreative

PORTIA FREEMAN & DAISY LOWE

So glad to FINALLY get the official images and video for this project through! ‘Girls’ Night Out’ was the theme, featuring Portia Freeman and Daisy Lowe to launch the new SUSHISAMBA lounge that’s opening. I’ve worked with these two beauties a fair bit over the years and it’s always so fun – they are full of energy and I think that’s reflected perfectly in the video campaign!

KEUNE HQ

This month, I spent another few days at the Keune HQ to record some content for their social channels. I also got to visit the laboratory and was shown how the products were made, which honestly blows my mind every time I’m there! As a global ambassador and salon owner, it’s so incredible to be able to see the hard work that goes into the product development.

I could only take a shot of the backstage hair and make-up area, and I can’t really say an awful lot, but there is something very exciting happening in September… I can’t wait to show you all in Booked that month!

@lukebensoncreative

KEUNE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

MASH CREATIVE STUDIO Visit

Dubbed the ‘Andy Warhol Factory’ of the hair industry, Ashleigh Hodges takes us around her new sustainable haven for creative professionals.

HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON THE STYLE OF YOUR INTERIOR?

I had three goals when creating the space: 1. To have a calm environment for freelancers to work in; 2. To be a multi-functional creative space; 3. To be my own hair home when I’m London based. It was these three main elements that directed my style decisions. I also wanted the space to be as sustainable as I could physically make it, which also had a huge impact on the style of the interior.

WHERE DID YOU FIND THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR DESIGN?

I love and feel most calm in art galleries and libraries, so we took a lot of inspiration from spaces like that. Elevating the local area was also a key factor, utilising designers such as House of Hackney. The space used to be a photography studio, so I wanted to bear this in mind to bring everything together too.

DID YOU USE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?

We didn’t use an interior designer, but I love Architectural Digest and I’m an avid watcher of their Open Door series. I’ve really enjoyed curating different interiors most of my life, so this was a fun project to take on myself.

DESCRIBE THE VIBE CREATED BY YOUR INTERIOR. Sustainable elegance.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE ARE YOUR CLIENTS’ FIRST IMPRESSIONS WHEN THEY WALK IN?

‘Wow!’ The large space and high ceilings give a very impressive first reaction. I would love clients, freelancers and creatives alike to be able to walk into the studio and feel like they can take a deep breath and ground themselves in the space.

WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS OF YOUR DESIGN?

The curated and second-hand sourced furniture, the triple height ceiling with the soft lime-washed walls, the elegant House of Hackney backwash area and the calming mezzanine area.

DO YOU HAVE ANY CURATED PIECES OR SPECIAL FEATURES IN THE STUDIO?

The main special feature is the House of Hackney wallpaper on the ceiling of the backwash area that follows into the large curtain of the same design.

HOW HAVE YOU EMBRACED SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE DESIGN?

Every element of our design has sustainability at the forefront. Every piece was sourced either from Facebook Marketplace or from local flea markets – from the massaging backwashes to the mid-century pieces. All electronics in the space are either refurbished or sourced second-hand – from the coffee machine to the 4K projector.

Whilst we were building the space, we rented building tools so that nothing had to be unnecessarily bought. We’ve also utilised all the old building materials and remade them into new pieces such as shelving and cupboards. Our whole ethos was ‘the world doesn’t need more stuff’ and that kept us on track with everything we were doing.

Along with our Eco Heads, each basin has an A++ water heater connected to it to save on water and energy. Lastly, plants were a key part of our design for sustainability, naturally purifying our air and giving us a circular movement for our hair waste and water waste.

WHAT SALON SOFTWARE DO YOU USE AND WHAT FEATURE OF IT DO YOU FIND MOST USEFUL?

We don’t use any specific software. Each freelancer has their own software company they like to work with, and we support them with whichever they decide on.

DID YOUR PRODUCT BRAND OR COLOUR HOUSE INFLUENCE YOUR STYLE OF INTERIOR DESIGN?

As a brand-neutral space, it was really important for us to be a blank canvas whilst still keeping our own aesthetic.

WHAT SALON FURNITURE HAVE YOU CHOSEN AND WHY?

We sourced Pietranera massaging backwash basins second-hand and the furniture team at Salon Supplies were fantastic to work with to restore them. We also went with Takara Belmont chairs – we were gifted two of them from a previous studio space and we sourced two more second-hand from our friends at Sassoon. The chairs work so well as they are simple and elegant within the large space.

DO YOU HAVE A DRESS CODE/UNIFORM FOR YOUR TEAM?

No, we are a creative space and we encourage individualism.

I’m never happier than when I’m hanging out with Gregg, my miniature sausage dog. He’s four years old and has completely changed my life for the better. He’s a constant source of joy and is loved by my whole team and all my clients – in fact, he’s become something of a salon mascot!

5minutes with MELISSA TIMPERLEY

Melissa Timperley, Founder of Melissa Timperley Salons and MT Masterclass, talks Married at First Sight, Manchester and Miniature Sausage Dogs.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?

I like to spend as much of my free time as possible with my husband James and our dog Gregg. We live in Manchester city centre, so we have got everything we could want on our doorstep! Most places are really dog friendly, so we can go to the gym regularly and nice restaurants together too. One of my favourite places is the Blues Kitchen because I love the live music, so we often go there for a dance.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR LATEST COLLECTION?

No, I can’t! Our collection for this year is a secret for now, but I’m really proud of it and excited to hear what others think!

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US ONE OF YOUR PROUDEST HAIRDRESSING MOMENTS?

One of my proudest moments recently has been going on the How to Cut It podcast with Dom Lehane and talking about my MT Masterclass. To hear all the positive feedback it’s had from

TO EAT: THE JANE EYRE, MANCHESTER – I ALWAYS HAVE THE CROQUETTES.

TO VISIT: BUDAPEST.

TO LISTEN: A PODCAST CALLED LAW OF ATTRACTION CHANGED MY LIFE

TO WATCH: MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT AUSTRALIA

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TO READ: I’M ACTUALLY READING THE BOOK THAT I CO-AUTHORED, LEADING FROM THE HEART. I REALLY ENJOY THE STORIES FROM THE OTHER CONTRIBUTORS.

Hairdresser of the Year was a huge

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TO WEAR: A JUMPSUIT IS MY GO-TO.

TO USE: AUTHENTIC BEAUTY CONCEPT WORKING HAIRSPRAY. IT’S A HEAT PROTECTOR THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR LIFE.