Editors Letter

It’s late Sunday evening and all my family are in bed...

My hubby took the kids to the movies tonight, to give me some time to try and complete this letter to you all. I have been attempting to write this for over a week now, but to be honest I have been lost for words. Yet again we have been struck by devastating events, and my heart is so darn heavy… that I just didn’t know where to start.

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge all of those who have been affected by the recent floods and shocking weather, my heart goes out to all who have been impacted. Also, the huge loss we experienced recently with the passing of one of our Industry greats, the incomparable Dennis Langford. The universe has seriously been throwing everything at us, hasn’t it?! It kinds of feels like when you are knee to waist deep in the ocean, and the waves keep coming in thick and fast…you get bowled over, you try and get up, and no sooner do you get up, you get knocked over again by the next one.

It certainly hasn’t been the start to 2022 that we were all hoping for.

What we can do though is focus on the things we can control, and put our energy into the things we have the ability to change. If this year (although only 3 months in) has taught me anything, it’s to make sure that we live for the moment. Don’t get so caught up with work that you forget to live. Don’t get so caught up with the way you look, that you spend your life behind the camera, and not in the photo. Capture as many memories as possible. Don’t get so caught up with life that you forget to enjoy the little things. Put your phone down and be whole heartedly present with your loved ones.

We have kind of been on Live pause in our industry with no face-to-face events happening, but thankfully this year they are all back in action!

Just recently we had our Hot Shots House weekend with our AHIA 21/22 Winners, which was absolutely amazing! You will read about it in this issue, and before you know it, it will be June long weekend and Hair Festival and The AHIA Creatives are on! (have you booked your tickets and accommodation yet??)

In this issue we cross over to the UK and feature the amazing Akin Konizi and talk Brand Building with Phil Smith. We shine a beautiful big light on 2 Australian salons, and spend 10 minutes with the wonderful Grant Norton from Oscar Oscar Salons, Bondi Junction.

We have words of wisdom from our business writers and bloggers and we look at the healthy habits of Lisa Conway, and so much more good stuff.

Sending my love to you all out there and remember to have patience and treat people with kindness. You never know what people are dealing with under the surface.

Until next time,

Lou x

Louise May, HAIRBIZ EDITOR