Industry News

INTERNATIONAL IMAGE OF THE YEAR

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing is launching a brandnew category to its annual Awards. One of the most anticipated events in the British hairdressing calendar, the Awards recognise the creative flair of hairdressers across four categories. And 2021 sees the introduction of the exciting new International Image Award, open to all hairdressers outside the UK. To Image of the Year, won by Errol Douglas MBE enter, you need to upload up to three images to Instagram, tag @ fellowship hair and use the hashtag #fellowshipinternational21

Chancellor Ashleigh Hodges explains: “The Fellowship for British Hairdressing has recognised inspiration and creativity in British Hairdressing for the past 75 years. However, we are aware every day of the incredible imagery and talent that is on offer around the world, and we are delighted to launch our International Image Award for hairdressers to showcase their favourite images from their portfolio and enter this prestigious award.” Criteria for International Image of the Year 2021: This is a celebration of inspiring, trend-led imagery from around the world. It should be a professional image shot in a studio setting and due to 2020 restrictions, is open to any work from the entrants back catalogue.

Upload your image to Instagram, tag @fellowshiphair and use the hashtag #fellowshipinternational21 Closing date is 3 September 2021.

Visit fellowshiphair.com/awards-1/2021-fellowship-awards to enter now! For more information: Instagram: @fellowshiphair Email: carol@fellowshiphair.com

FROM WASTE TO WORKWEAR

Introducing Tabatha by BeauTex, a salon specific collaboration between hairdressing phenomenon Tabatha Coffey and Brisbanebased clothing label BeauTex Designs. The range of hairdressing focused fashion pieces ticks all the boxes for today’s hairdresser, being stylish, functional, comfortable, and sustainably driven all at once. The 2021 fashion-forward capsule collection is designed to be gender-neutral and inclusive of all body types. The range is constructed in sleek black fabric durable enough to withstand harsh chemicals. It's also crease free, quick drying and made with a cooling fabric, becoming ideal for hairdressers in all environments. The collection of work wear is sustainably sourced, bleach resistant, and ethically made, all created from 100% RPET (repurposed plastic bottles) through a process whereby the RPET is flaked, pelletised, and extruded into yarn and finally woven into a textile. BeauTex also only uses OEKO-TEX approved dyes, which are third party tested to ensure no toxins are released into the environment and waterways during the dying process. BeauTex is Global Recycling Standards certified and a member of Sedex, an ethical trade membership organisation that helps businesses maintain responsible practices and sourcing.

www.beautexdesigns.com

SHARON BLAIN BOOTCAMP REBOOTED

Education guru Sharon Blain has launched her Boot Camp Rebooted 4-Day Workshop for Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists, coming to Sydney in August and September 2021 and Melbourne in 2022. So if you want to be highly skilled, highly sought after and totally confident, no matter what styling challenge comes your way, this could be the program for you. Offering 32 hours of non-stop education, Sharon’s four-day Boot Camps are renowned and hosted worldwide, and this all new format will ensure attendees advance with confidence as a superior bridal stylist, leading celebrity stylist, independent hair and makeup artist or an in-demand hair influencer. Under the tutelage of Sharon herself, Bootcamp Rebooted will cater to the demand of on-trend contemporary looks, elevating the skills of all attendees to achieve these styles. Get ready to elevate your styling game as you master all the essential fundamentals of dressing hair. It will teach the correct foundational skills and current techniques necessary to produce stunning long hair results and equip students with the underpinning knowledge of the principles of hair design that are key for styling success.

For more information on Workshops, please visit the website. www.sharonblain.com

NATIONAL PYJAMA DAY IS BACK

Who wants to dress up in PJs at work on Saturday 31 July? If that sounds like your vibe, then get your salon team and clients involved by joining the Mocha Angels and support the Love Your Sister fundraising campaign in 2021. Love Your Sister is Australia’s hardest working cancer vanquishing charity, and since its inception in 2012 has raised over $13M for medical research. Founded by Gold Logie-winning actor and Victorian Australian of the Year 2018, Samuel Johnson OAM, Love Your Sister supports personalised treatment for ALL cancer patients, whatever the cancer, regardless of location, income, or status. It strives for the right treatment for every cancer patient, first time, every time. So far, the hair and beauty industry has raised over $200,000 and the Mocha team invites you to be part of the fundraising fun once again. Anyone can join, simply register as the link below and Mocha will send you all the materials and content you need to get started.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TYTGR8S

AN INVITATION TO PURCHASE THE HAIR 2010 – 2019 COFFEE TABLE BOOK FOR HAIR AID

Hair Aid has their exclusive offer to purchase the limited edition, coffee table book called Hair 2010 – 2019. According to editor, Leanne Cutler, the beautiful luxury book was created to record excellence in hairdressing, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, with proceeds going to Hair Aid. “The book is the most luxurious hardcover publication ever created for Australia hairdressers and there will be a copy on display on the Hair Aid stand,” at Septembers Hair Festival, Leanne said. “It celebrates the beautiful images released globally from 2010 – 2019 in seven carefully themed chapters. “The project has, so far, raised more than $3,000 for Hair Aid and it’s hoped that it will reach at least $8,000”. She said that the book was curated from almost 5,000 images in the Hair Shots 2 The World archive and thanks goes to the photographers who gave for their work to be included in this fundraising project. The price of the print-to-order book is $133 plus international courier delivery*. “We are also raising funds by creating bespoke covers and contents for hairdressers included the book, in exchange for a minimum $200 donation to Hair Aid until the end of Hair Festival,” she said. “What this means, is that you can have your very own customised book, featuring your salon on the front cover.” Hair Aid CEO and Founder Selina Tomasich, says, “There are less than 250 copies of the main version left, so we encourage hairdressers to head to the Hair Aid stand in the Hair Festival Marketplace to get their invitation to purchase this collector’s item,” Selina said. *International courier costs vary according to your location and the courier chosen by the printer in Germany. Delivery may take 4-5 weeks. COVER CREDIT: Hair - Freda Rossidis, CAST, 2014 / Photography - Andrew O’Toole / Stylist - Marcus Stewart / Make Up - Kylie O’Toole

For more information, please contact: leanne@hairshots2theworld.com

INTRODUCING THE BF CAPE – PERFECT FOR NURSING MUMS IN YOUR SALON

Just getting out of the house with a newborn is quite a feat - ask any new mum! So, when you’re sleep deprived and lacking energy, a trip to the salon is the perfect way to make you feel fantastic. But what happens if you need to take your baby with you to breastfeed? This was exactly the dilemma facing BF Cape founder and designer Tahlia Newey, when she went to the salon with her threemonth-old daughter. Having to try and feed her baby under a hot and sweaty cape whilst getting her colour done, was unpleasant and uncomfortable, which made Tahlia wonder why there weren’t any breastfeeding capes coming up in her Google searches. Fast track to today and the BF Cape is being snapped up by salons all around the country. Based on the best breastfeeding design tops, the BF cape is a unique but simple way for mothers to feed their babies at the salon, in comfort and privacy. No more uncomfortable positioning or stress about demand feeding your baby at the salon; no more getting hot and bothered under a thick and heavy cape. Made in Australia, the BF Cape comes with its own carry bag, so it’s perfect for breastfeeding mums or salons to offer in house to clients who need to bring their baby into the salon.

www.bfcape.com.au

SMITHS COLLECTIVE BRANDS OFFICIAL AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR OF UK HAIRCARE BRAND, INNOLUXE.

The dynamic and irrepressible duo of Brian & Jane Smith are capitalising on their promise to continue to source and deliver high performance and cutting-edge products for the Australia/NZ market, with INNOluxe the first new brand to headline their ‘collective’ stable. “After a few months of communication with the UK and coinciding with our rebrand, we are beyond thrilled to be the official Australian/NZ distributor of INNOluxe and introduce hairdressers to this amazing in-salon and at-home treatment,” say the Smiths. “We’re so excited to be working with the team at Smiths Collective Brands and launching INNOluxe in Australia and New Zealand.

Globally, hair colour services are more popular now than ever before, and hairdressers are more skilled in creative colour which allows them to meet consumer demand for more advanced colours and the desire to change them more often,” says Jez Barnett, INNOluxe Managing Director. “This would have been a problem without bond builders. This fairly recent technology has enabled colourists to say yes more often and push the boundaries of what they can deliver for their clients. All bond builders will create strengthening benefits, however INNOluxe takes this much further by creating a super strong network of sulphur bonds throughout the hair and delivers our signature luxurious sensation and shine which the client notices immediately.” The INNOluxe in-salon treatment makes insanely vibrant, healthy colour possible, and it can also be used stand-alone, with perms, keratin and straightening processes. INNOluxe Ambassador Sophia Hilton from Not Another Salon in London says it best: “INNOluxe takes it further than I thought was possible. INNOluxe works inside and out, it rebuilds the hair like never before, but equally important, the client’s going to feel it and ask for it again and again and again.”

@sophiahilton @notanothersalon www.smithscollectivebrands.com.au

HAIR FESTIVAL NEW DATES – SUNDAY 26TH AND MONDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2021

Hair Festival has been rescheduled in solidarity with the hair industry in Victoria, so we all can come together at the biggest hair industry event in Australia and celebrate with the entire community. 2021’s June long weekend, which has always belonged to the hair community, will see its revival this September with Hair Festival. A multi-faceted, dynamic event that meets modern hairdressing values and will once again allow the hair community to Shop, Learn, Compete and Connect. The debut of Hair Festival 2021 is brought to you by the talented teams at BHA Media (a subsidiary of The Intermedia Group publisher of INSTYLE magazine and styleicons.com.au and supported by the Australian Hair Industry Awards (AHIA) and Australian Hairdressing Council (AHC). Information and tickets can be sourced from the Hair Festival website.

www.hairfestival.com.au

BED HEAD RELAUNCH BRINGS BACK THE 90S VIBES WITH A MILLENNIAL TWIST

A brand-new face for some of your favourite go-to products. Bed Head has relaunched and it’s the come-back we have all been waiting for! Bed Head has returned with a fresh new look and plenty of advanced innovation. This facelift for our cult hero products is the start of a new chapter for this ground-breaking line of fun and flirty packaging with the fragrance POP’s you cannot forget.

“When it comes to hair, we believe everyone should have the freedom to be experimental. Whatever your hair type, whatever your style, Bed Head wants you to express your creativity with products created to inspire and assist you to reach your hair goals.” Says TIGI, Bed Head co-founder and International Creative Director Anthony Mascolo.

With the need to adapt, pivot, reinvent and innovate, while still staying true to the core brand values of Bed Head, the new and improved range has a focus on sustainability, convenience and intuitive communication through digital scanning technology. Aptly timed with the resurgence of ‘90s trends EVERYWHERE, so these products slide right into the 2021 landscape seamlessly.

The redevelopment of formulations gives the consumer and the stylist the ultimate control over finished styling looks. With multi-layering techniques allowing every shape and finish imaginable. www.bedhead.com