Concept Hair Magazine Summer 2023 issue

LEARNER OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNER

VICTORIA DAY

THE FELLOWSHIP’S L ATEST COMPETITION TO FIND THE STARS OF THE FUTURE WITH PRIZES MONEY CAN’T BUY

Two categories – Under 25s and over 25s. Two heats where any Fellowship member, based anywhere around the UK can enter the Fellowship’s latest digital award. Entries open 3 April and close 19 May.

Welcome to the summer 2023 edition of Concept Hair. In this issue, you’ll find coverage of the Concept Hair Learner of the Year Final, an event that saw hairdressing and barbering learners from across the UK demonstrate their incredible creativity and skill. It was an amazing day and everyone at Concept Hair was blown away by the talent on display. Turn to page 11 and enjoy all the highlights from the day and meet the inspirational winners.

If you enjoy competitions, don’t forget to enter Concept Hair’s Learner of the Month. It couldn’t be easier to get involved — it’s just a case of uploading an image to Instagram and tagging us! You can find out more about Learner of the Month on pages 6 and 7.

Entering competitions like Learner of the Month and Learner of the Year is a great way of honing your skills and getting your work seen by the industry — plus there are always some amazing prizes up for grabs!

I hope you all have a great summer!

Matthew Batham Editor

EDITOR: MATTHEW BATHAM matthew.batham@sng-publishing.co.uk

SENIOR DIGITAL CONTENT EXECUTIVE: SAM TAYLOR sam.taylor@sng-publishing.co.uk MANAGING EDITOR: CELIA MATTHEWS celia.matthews@sng-publishing.co.uk

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER: LEE OWEN design@sng-publishing.co.uk

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: PATRICK BLORE patrick.blore@sng-publishing.co.uk

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Let’s Get Social

Concept Hair is with you all day, every day through our website and buzzing social media channels.

IG COLOUR ACCOUNTS WE LOVE

Looking for colour inspiration? Here are 10 IG accounts you need to follow.

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@seagreenehair

An art explosion for hair. We could watch the painting colour vids for hours.

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@hellsbellshair

Cool rainbows, pastels and super silvers. There is no boring hair here.

3

@hairbyreema

Colour on curls that we just can't stop looking at. These coils are out of this world.

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@hellvirv

If you're looking for vibes, this is the account for you.

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@jessydahll

When mermaids meet unicorns - think perfect pastels and beachy blondes.

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@bylaurenjayne_

An expert in balayage with on-point video content to help you up your game.

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@hairbylollyjaye

If you like your blondes creamy, your brunettes chocolate and just general coffee house palettes,

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR GOING VIRAL

Ever get frustrated that your social content isn’t getting the love it deserves? Here are my top tips for going viral.

Keep it short and sweet. A minute is usually the longest time span you’ll hold attention for.

Film in portrait — this is the standard format for video content.

“Anart explosion forhair”

Good lighting is everything. With so many content creators out there, often with professional equipment, you need to make your videos as visible as possible, and getting the lighting right is key to this.

Go Viral

7 Let’s Get Social / Summer 2023

Instagram content should be flawless, whereas TikTok can be more fun and undone.

Before and after content is no longer enough. Clients want to see you and the salon too!

Trending sounds are important!

SCAN HERE

for some lighting advice from Sam.

Here For You 24/7

Check out the Concept Hair website: www.concepthairmag.co.uk for all the latest news, trends and collections, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and all major social platforms for non-stop advice, inspiration and competitions with some amazing prizes.

@concepthairmag

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“Good lighting is everything”

love 20 things i

Lisa Farrall is a superstar session stylist and Founder of WIG London, a salon that embraces all hair types and textures.

Any creative ambitions?

To do more TV, help others and help build the profile of hairdressing as the creative craft it is

What inspires you?

Music, sub-culture, the heartbeat of life, the comeback

Favourite hair trend? The shag

Favourite colouring technique? Freehand painting with an actual paintbrush

Career highlight to date?

Brit Awards 2022; Black Panther video with Kendrick Lamar; Ed Sheeran Antisocial video

Best thing about hairdressing? Freedom

@lisafarrall

A song you will never tire of?

Elvis Presley’s The Wonder of You

Favourite relaxing thing to do? Meditation or foot massage

Biggest fear you have had to overcome?

Not to worry about where the next pay cheque will come from — just say yes and it will come

Favourite city? London

Biggest hairdressing inspiration? Guido

Styling product you couldn’t live without? Hairspray

Starter or dessert?

Dessert — I like to finish with something sweet

What do you want from a colour product? I love a colour that conditions and leaves the hair looking expensive

Worst haircut you have ever had? I had just a fringe once with the back shaved off!

Most treasured possession? My memories

Celebrity you would most like to meet? Oprah

Colour, cut or style?

All three together, but I love how style gives you so much creative freedom

Favourite food? Anything spicy

Favourite celebrity hair colour? Blonde bombshells of the ‘90s, Paula Yates, Debbie Harry, Pam Hogg and the iconic copper red of Dame Viv

LISA FARRALL

YOUR JOURNEY WITH WELLA STARTS HERE

At Wella Professionals, we believe in education that sparks creativity, unleashes your full potential and supports your aspirations. Whether you are looking to acquire the most solid foundation in hairdressing, or develop and grow your skills or craft, Wella education will deliver at every stage of your hairdressing career.

DISCOVERY

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY INTO THIS FASCINATING INDUSTRY

• Sign up to wellahero.com the education platform dedicated to hairdressers in learning.

• Enter Wella XPOSURE competition. Open to students NVQ/VRQ Levels 2 or 3, NQ/NC level 5 or 6; SVQ level 2 or 3: QQI level 5 or 6. Visit wella.com/xposure.

• Follow @wellaprofessionalsuki to get the latest tips, tricks, formulas and news on upcoming events.

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ESSENTIAL

BUILD ON YOUR SKILLS TO DELIGHT YOUR CLIENTS

• Book onto Essential Studio Courses at your nearest Wella Studio. Download your education book wella.co.uk/ educationbook to find out more.

• Sign up to our online platform education.wella.com for access to digital and face to face education.

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ADVANCED

TAKE THAT NEXT STEP INTO UNLEASHING YOUR CREATIVITY

• Attend Advanced Studio Courses at one of Wella’s Studios. For dates and times visit education.wella.com.

• Enter Wella TRENDVISION Competition. Open to all hairstylists, working in a salon, independent stylists and non-Wella salons. Visit wella.com/trendvision.

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1 EXPERT

BE THE TOP OF YOUR GAME AND HOLD THAT DEGREE!

• Complete your Wella Colour Expert and take your qualification to the next level with our Wella Colour Higher Level Diploma, classified as an accredited degree! Find out more by contacting your local Wella Studio or visiting education.wella.com

Learner of the Month

Learner of the Month is Concept Hair’s regular Instagram-based competition that gives learners the opportunity to share their incredible work with the chance to win some amazing prizes.

WHAT IS IT?

Learner of the Month is open to full-time learners and apprentices. It’s Concept Hair’s way of celebrating your amazing work — and for the winner, there is a fabulous prize, usually worth £100 or more.

HOW TO ENTER

If you’re on Instagram, it couldn’t be easier to enter Learner of the Month.

2 Take a picture on your phone of a hair look you have created and that you are proud of.

3 Post the image on Instagram between the 1st and 20th of the month.

Make sure you tag us — @concepthairmag and use #ConceptHairLOTM.

Any entries later than the 20th will roll over into the following month.

Next, our expert judging panel will choose their favourite entries and rank them in order. In the final week of the month, we will share the top entries (up to a maximum of eight images) on the @concepthairmag Instagram to allow our followers, your friends, family, clients and colleagues to vote for your image.

On the last day of the month, we will reveal who has got the most votes – the votes will be combined with the judges’ rankings (50/50 split) and the winner will be announced.

1 Opportunity

“It’s Concept Hair’s way of celebrating your amazing work”

WINNERS!

Here’s what our recent winners had to say:

JANUARY WINNER

LARA DEARN

East Coast College

FEBRUARY WINNER

HAWYS DAVIES

Coleg y Cymoedd (Rhondda campus)

THE JUDGES

Our expert judging panel is made up of some of hairdressing’s most respected and talented stars. This year’s panel includes celebrity hairdresser and Founder of the ABLE education programme, Andrew Barton; session stylist and Founder of WIG London, Lisa Farrall, and Vivienne Johns, Founder of the Hairdressing Social Club.

LEVEL: Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

SALON: Eden Hair & Beauty, Caister-On-Sea

“It’s so easy to enter Learner of the Month. It is such a good opportunity for any hairstylists who are still in training.”

SPONSOR: Passion4Hair

PRIZE: HH Simonsen True Divinity MK2 Styler in Sapphire Soul.

OFTHE MONTH LEAR NER

LEVEL: NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing

“I won an enrolment on the L'Oréal Access Getting Started series. This series has taught me so much through its multiple videos.”

SPONSOR: L’Oréal Professionnel

PRIZE: L’Oréal Access - A series of educational coaching tutorials to guide you through key technical skills that you will need to become a hairdresser.

for all the Ts & Cs

@hairbylaradearn @hair_by_hd

“For the winner, there is a fabulous prize, usually worth £100 or more”

Andrew Barton

Lisa Farrall

Vivienne Johns

What’s New

Here’s a sneak preview of some of the latest products to hit the hairdressing scene.

1 Cloud Nine Retro Range

Cloud Nine has turned back the clock with the launch of its Retro range of limited-edition straighteners. Choose between Poodle Skirt Pink, Motel Sunset Mandarin, Soda Fountain Blue, or Lemon Meringue Yellow and express your individuality! All models feature Cloud Nine’s kinder styling technology.

www.cloudninehair.com

2 L’Oréal Professionnel Dia Light Boosters

L’Oréal Professionnel has extended its Dia Light Boosters range with six new shades. Dia Light Boosters are ideal for those express services when clients are in a rush, but still want dynamic and head-turning results.

The six new shades are: Yellow, Red, Matte, Violet, Blue, and Copper www.lorealprofessionnel.co.uk

Collection

Pulp Riot’s Semi-Permanent Colour range now includes The Fantasy Collection — four shades designed to help hair artists explore their full creative power and produce magical results for their clients. The new shades are Pyro (red), Elixir (purple), Guardian (green), and Sorcery (blue).

www.pulpriothair.com

Range

Indola has relaunched its PCC range with a new look, new colour shades but the same simple yet high-performing vegan formula. Indola's formulas deliver excellent results and provide smart solutions to everyday hairdresser needs.

www.Indola.co.uk

InstaCure Total Results Spray

InstaCure Total Results Spray from Matrix is now available in a 200ml retail size, so that hair repair can continue at home. InstaCure Total Results Spray is designed to target porosity in the hair, while detangling and smoothing the cuticle. It also helps balance PH and tame frizz.

www.matrixhaircare.co.uk

KMS has introduced Refill Pouches to its Moist Repair and Color Vitality ranges. The pouches are an eco-focused packaging solution to further the brand’s sustainability efforts by reducing the it’s plastic footprint.

www.kaosalondivision.com

4 Indola PCC

5 Matrix

3 Pulp Riot Fantasy

6 KMS Refill Pouches

what a day!

The atmosphere at Telford College on 23rd March was electric, as 48 finalists, joined by hundreds of supporters, blew everyone away with their skill and artistry. You guys were truly amazing!

Here’s what happened on the day.

EIGHT COMPETITIONS

48 finalists competed in eight competitions, demonstrating a range of skills in styling, hair-up, barbering, colouring and avant-garde hair.

The headline sponsor for Learner of the Year 2023 is L’Oréal Professionnel. Here’s what Monica Teodoro, General Manager Education and Professional Development, for L’Oréal Professional Products Division had to say:

“Providing platforms to showcase talent is essential and we are committed to supporting and encouraging all hairdressers at all stages of their career to take part in as many competitions and experience as many opportunities as possible.”

FIVE FANTASTIC LIVE DEMOS

While competitors worked their magic, visitors were treated to five live demos from some inspirational industry talent.

BRAND STANDS

Concept Hair Learner of the Year also gave competitors and their supporters the chance to meet and chat with representatives from some of the biggest brands in the industry, including L’Oréal Professionnel, Cloud Nine, Wahl, The Fellowship for British Hairdressing, VTCT, WIG London and Urban Decay.

Here at Concept Hair, we know hairdressing and barbering students and apprentices are supertalented and creative, and this shone through at the Learner of the Year 2023 Final. What a day and what an incredible group of finalists!

ROBERT EATON Fellowship for British Hairdressing

SIMON SHAW & RHYS WHITEHOUSE Wahl Professional

MARIE NIEUWOUDT Cloud Nine

HANNAH FENLON Urban Decay FRAZER WALLACE L’Oréal Professionnel

Creativity

OFTHE YEAR LEA R NER 2023

confidence

the judges

We couldn’t do it without these hair heroes. Thank you to our amazing judges.

FRAZER WALLACE

On behalf of L’Oréal Professionnel

MARIE NIEUWOUDT

On behalf of Cloud Nine SIMON SHAW

On behalf of Wahl Professional

ROBERT EATON

On behalf of The Fellowship for British Hairdressing

NICOLA STEINBACH

On behalf of VTCT

SHARON ROBERTS

On behalf of Joewell

RETURNING SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE

Lisa Farrall

the sponsors

These generous sponsors make the whole event possible. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Lisa Farrall

Styling Level 1

SHORTLISTED FINALISTS

Liv Halliday, Leeds City College

Ruta Yemane, Leeds City College

Evie Hann, Weston College

Emily Wilson, East Durham College

Amie Turnbull, East Durham College

Yasmine Kwamba, Barnet & Southgate College

RUTA YEMANE

LEEDS CITY COLLEGE

Styling Level 2

SHORTLISTED FINALISTS

Darla Elks, NSCG Newcastle Under Lyme

Natasha Bradley, NSCG Newcastle Under Lyme

Lulya Yikealo, Leeds City College

Keiley Thomas, NSCG Stafford

Jade Clarkson, East Durham College

Emily Williams, Alan D Hairdressing

WINNER

EMILY WILLIAMS

ALAN D HAIRDRESSING

Ruta’s Stunning winning look demonstrated excellent technical ability with textured hair.

Emily combined the classic with the contemporary for her winning look.

hair up Level 2 hair up Level 3

SHORTLISTED FINALISTS

Ashleah Tully, Riverside College

Louise Redfern, Northbrook College

Hallie Head, West Suffolk College

Melissa Williams, North Lindsey College

Danielle Elder, Northbrook College

Madeleine Hakansson, Exeter College

MADELEINE

SHORTLISTED FINALISTS

Amelia Lyzen, Preston College

Siobhan Tate, The Grimsby Institute

Isabel Cole, West Suffolk College

Lucy Wilding, West Suffolk College

Amelia Cuckow, Guildford College

Daisy Nicole Matthews, East Coast College

“I was really excited to be named the winner and also a bit surprised as other people in the category were really good.”

“I am over the moon. My tutor has been a big inspiration, I want to thank her for pushing me.”

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barbering Level 2 barbering Level 3

SHORTLISTED FINALISTS

Ethan Hadley, East Durham College

Katie Bridges, East Durham College

Amelia-Jayne Chapman, East Durham College

Jacob Hassall, Hereford and Ludlow College

Khidhir Bajo, Coleg Llandrillo

Jake Scott-Jones, Coleg Llandrillo

WINNER

JACOB HASSALL

HEREFORD AND LUDLOW COLLEGE

SHORTLISTED FINALISTS

Sarah Potter, Leeds City College

Jack Bradshaw, Walsall College

Tyler Broadhead, Leeds City College

Emma Jane Reid, Cheshire College South and West

Oliver Large, GHQ Training

Mohammed Ali, Guildford College

WINNER JACK BRADSHAW

WALSALL COLLEGE

“It’s absolutely amazing! The competition has been brilliant. It was my first ever competition. I really enjoyed it.”

“I was really happy to win because the standard was so high. I never thought I would be doing competitions when I started barbering. I have learnt so much.”

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COLOURING AVANT GARDE

SHORTLISTED FINALISTS

Dannielle Susan Maydom, Aylesbury College

Victoria Day, South Essex College

Molly Johns, Michael John Training School

Paige Gannon, Hopwood Hall College

Leon Thomson, Michael John Training School

Isabel Cole, West Suffolk College

VICTORIA DAY

SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE

SHORTLISTED FINALISTS

Dikla Sudmi, College of North West London

Isabel Cole, West Suffolk College

Henna Ghafoor, Langley College

Maria Khan, Nescot College

Carly Behan, Riverside College

Charlotte Rhodes, NSCG Newcastle Under Lyme

ISABEL COLE

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

“It’s been really amazing. I thought that competing would be really nerve-wracking, but when I was actually doing it, I was calm. I felt at home.”

“It feels incredible. I didn’t expect it. But very pleased my model allowed me to do that to her hair. Last year was such a good experience, I wanted to come back this year.”

sponsored by

Fellowship for british hairdressing foundation Award

Fellowship president Robert Eaton was so blown away by the standard of work in the competition that he decided to pick three winners, rather than one, for the Fellowship Foundation Award. The talented trio were:

WINNERS

OLIVER LARGE GHQ TRAINING CARLY BEHAN RIVERSIDE COLLEGE, KINGSWAY HALLIE HEAD WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

“The whole experience has taught me so much and given me more confidence”

and the

Victoria Day from South Essex College is the overall winner of Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2023!

Concept Hair: How does it feel to be named Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2023?

Victoria Day: Very overwhelming. I can’t stop smiling — my face hurts!

CH: How have you found the competition?

VD: It’s been really amazing. I thought that competing would be really nervewracking, but when I was actually doing it, I was calm. I felt at home.

CH: Have you gained anything new from taking part?

winner is! dojustit!

VD: Definitely. The whole experience has taught me so much and given me more confidence.

CH: Do you think this win will help your career?

VD: My plan was to get a job on a cruise ship and explore the world, and now with this win and the mentorship that I will receive, I think I will be able to go further with everything.

CH: Why are competitions like this important?

VD: The industry is always changing, so it’s good to have new experiences, meet new people and get new ideas.

CH: What would you say to people thinking of entering Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2024?

VD: Just do it — you never know what will happen!

CH: What do you think of the prizes?

VD: Amazing! I’ve got styling tools, mentorships and education!

CH: Any tips for future competitors?

VD: Don’t worry if you make a mistake, just take a breath, you can deal with it, it will be alright.

OFTHE YEAR LEA R NER 2024

Have you been inspired by the incredible work you’ve seen over the last nine pages? Do you want to be a part of Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2024?

Keep an eye out for news and information on next year’s competition over on our website www.concepthairmag.co.uk

BEAUTIFUL BLUE

Hannah Button, freelance hairstylist and Pulp Riot Artist believes blue will be one of the season’s most popular shades. Here's how she creates it.

Get the Look

CALIFORNIA BALAYAGE

California Balayage is taking lived-in hair right back to soft, subtle and low contrast, achieved using a freehand painting techniques. The trick to the California Balayage look is not to lift the hair too light and embrace warm undertones rather than over-neutralising with ashy toners. Try adding warm or neutral tones in with ash to create the perfect honey blonde finish.

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I pre-lightened hair to a level 10, and cooled it down with purple shampoo. For blues, we don’t want any yellow undertones in the hair as the yellow and blue will mix and turn the hair colour green.

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Next, I coloured the hair using Pulp Riot semi-permanent colours with a darker blue on the root area for that root shadow vibe.

Lydia Wolfe, Co-founder Jack & The Wolfe and Goldwell Colour Ambassador

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I then blended down into a lighter more pastel blue. Pulp Riot colours fade true to tone, so it will gradually become more pastel with every wash, eventually returning back to blonde.

burst of colour

“Expect a burst of bold colour trends this summer”

This season, expect a burst of bold colour trends, as well as a fresh take on beach-ready balayage.

TREND SPOTTER

Here are more of the shades that will be shining this season.

Colour Trends

PRETTY PINK

Every summer without fail pink is on trend! It is the perfect colour as it suits most skin tones and fades out well. I’d always recommend pre-lightened hair to try this trend. This colour was achieved using Pulp Riot Rose Gold with a split section of Schwarzkopf BlondMe toner in lilac.

Michelle Brace, colour specialist and member of The Hairdresser’s Social Club A-List

VIBRANT RED

This look was inspired by 80s funk and disco. The colour was achieved without prebleaching. I used a high-lift red with three peroxide strengths to give that multi-dimensional feel throughout the hair. Additionally, a marbling technique was created using a sponge to apply colour.

Tracey Devine, Owner, French & Ivi and Global Ambassador for ASP Expert Haircare

QUICK QUIZ

What helps prolong blue hair colour?

A Washing hair in very hot water

B Using an aggressive shampoo

C Washing hair in cool water

Answer: C

“Every summer without fail pink is on trend”

HOW TO CREATE Defined Curls on Naturally Curly Hair

From Pivot Point LAB, a bespoke VTCT/ iTEC learning resource, this step-by-step takes you through the procedures for creating beautiful, defined and layered curls, using a shingling technique.

Prepare the hair for styling with a horseshoe-shaped fringe section and centre vertical section.

Apply curl-defining product to the hair, starting at the nape:

▶ Release a 5cm horizontal parting across the nape.

▶ Saturate the hair with water

▶ Comb water through the section

▶ Rub hands together to evenly spread the product across the palms.

▶ Apply the product, holding hair with tension while gliding hands from base to ends

▶ Comb through for even distribution.

Separate small sections within the parting and glide the product along the strand. Use hand-over-hand movement and stretch the hair while smoothing the cuticle and texture pattern. Release the strand, allowing the curls to form naturally.

Work through the remainder of the section, using the same technique. To prevent frizz, it is important not to disturb the curls once they are smoothed and released.

“Rub hands together to evenly spread the product across the palms”

STEP 07

Work towards the top of the head, maintaining consistent 5cm horizontal partings and generous amounts of water followed by the product.

Note: The hair must be damp when the product is applied.

STEP 08

At the front hairline, direct and place the hair where the client wants to wear it for the final look. Take vertical subsections, applying water and products using the same techniques.

STEP 09

Diffuse-dry the hair without disturbing the curl. As hair dries, curls form into their natural texture and are very defined.

QUICK QUIZ

To prevent frizz in curly hair you should:

A Ruffle the hair with your fingers after smoothing it

B Be careful not to disturb the curls once they have been smoothed and released

C Use a hairdryer on full blast across the newly smoothed curls.

Answer: B

Courtesy of Pivot Point International, Inc. © 2023

finished LOOK

salon

Clipso , St Albans

Life

We take a peek at life at the Clipso, St Albans salon to see what they offer their apprentices.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Here are four great reasons to train and work at Clipso, St Albans according to Managing Director, Simon Cox.

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We offer in-house training. We train within our own academy for all NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Apprentices will also complete in-salon training to give them a taste of real salon life.

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We respect our apprentices. The role of an apprentice is every bit as important as a senior stylist or manager. It’s their job to work with the team to provide a great environment. Their responsibilities include setting up and closing down the salon every day, salon hygiene, stock control and supporting the senior team in all aspects of hairdressing services and guest comfort.

vardering for six to 12 months prior to becoming a stylist. But this can be as long or short as the apprentice wants it to be, meaning with hard work, a positive approach to the training and salon support, it can be shorter.

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We want apprentices to qualify as soon as possible. Technically, it’s a two-year process to qualify for the NVQ Level 2 and then undertake salon

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Education never stops. Support is ongoing. It includes in-house training with product companies, courses and hairdressing shows, plus social media learning. For the right team members, there will also be opportunities to progress to competition and photographic work.

“I researched the business to have more of an understanding of what they do as a company”

@clipsostalbans

MEET THE APPRENTICE

Ellie Watson has worked as an apprentice for Clipso, St Albans for 16 months and is soon to achieve her NVQ Level 2. Here’s what she had to say about her experience so far.

Why did you choose Clipso for your apprenticeship?

Before applying for an interview as an apprentice at Clipso, I researched the business to have more of an understanding of what they do as a company. I saw they had their own in-house training, which interested me, and that some stylists took part in competitions, which I wanted to get into.

What have been the highlights of your apprenticeship?

A big achievement in my apprenticeship journey was winning two awards at The Salon Awards 2022 for Apprentice of the Year and Creative Image of the Year. This gave me lots of confidence to get involved with more competition work. Winning these two big awards made me realise that hard work and dedication do pay off.

What makes Clipso great at training?

Clipso offers something called Model Workshop, which allows apprentices to run a small column with help and guidance from other stylists in the salon. This really boosted my confidence. When I was further along in my training, I got the opportunity to work more independently.

Are your colleagues supportive?

My team members have helped me in so many ways. They share tips and new techniques that help me personalise a haircut. During training, they have allowed me to watch them carry out services on their clients which is a great way to learn and remember skills and techniques.

Is the management team supportive?

My manager, Simon, helped me by letting me express myself through competition work and photoshoots.

supportrespect and SCAN

HERE

To see how Ellie spends her day at Clipso, St Albans

“The role of an apprentice is every bit as important as a senior stylist or manager”

Ways I Made it Happen

Daniel Couch is Head of Colour at Russell Eaton Salons and the Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s Project Colour Team Leader. He is also a Colour Craft Expert for Wella Professionals. Here’s how his inspirational career took shape.

1 BELIEVING I COULD

One of the biggest steps I have made in my career was to retrain at 25. This was a decision that was very challenging both financially and emotionally. Once I achieved my NVQ level 2, the first thing I did was apply for a role with Hob Salons. I was terrified and full of self-doubt. So, in 2012 I did my research into their brand history, dressed the part, and walked into my interview with confidence. I was not leaving without a job.

2 WELLA TRENDVISION

After joining Hob Salons, I took every opportunity offered to me. Once I’d completed a year on the salon floor, I

pushed for the chance to enter Wella TrendVision in 2012. I practised my look six times and did my model presentation to anyone who would listen. On the big night, I won the Gold UK Colour Award. This changed my career overnight.

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EDUCATION IS KEY

After Winning TrendVision in 2012, I gained some exposure and started educating for Wella Professionals. I was terrified my lack of experience would show through. This is when I made the decision to sit my Wella Colour Expert qualification, which I funded myself.

“Passion and drive are your biggest assets”

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@danielcouchhair

MAKING THE MOVE

In 2013, I decided to make a move back to the North of the country. I approached Russell Eaton Salons for a job, and walked into the meeting with a proposal of what I could offer them and how I could increase their colour business. This self-belief paid off and I started as Head of Colour.

5 THE FELLOWSHIP

In 2014, I saw an advert for the Fellowship's Project Colour, and I knew I wanted to take part. At the time, people in my work and home life questioned if this would be beneficial for my career, given my recent successes. My gut told me that the project was right for me, and I ran with it. I was lucky enough to be awarded the Fellowship's Achiever of the Year. In 2015, I then worked as the Assistant Course Leader and now I am Project Colour Leader.

PASSSION AND DRIVE

Passion and drive are your biggest assets and if you apply them to your career, stay positive and focused there is nothing you can’t achieve. I mean, if I can do it at the age of 25, think of the success you can enjoy.

“I took every opportunity offered to me”

Summer Hair hacks

During a beach holiday, hair can take the brunt of the sun’s aggressive effects and then there’s the seawater and sand to contend with. Robert Kirby from Robert Kirby London passes these summer holiday hair hacks onto all his clients.

1 Use a leave-in conditioner or conditioning hair mask before you head to the beach to ensure your hair is fully hydrated. The sun is super-drying so your hair needs extra nourishment.

2

Go easy with the heated stylers, the sun is already drying out the hair. Apply some sun protection and leave to dry naturally.

3 Avoid shampoos that contain high levels of sulphates. These will just dry out the hair even more, which is the last thing you want when the sun and heat are already taking their toll on your hair.

4 Use a clarifying shampoo after a day on the beach to wash out all the salt and sand. That way, you’re starting with a clean canvas the following morning. Always cleanse and rinse twice.

5 Keep a mist spray with UV filter handy throughout the day. A quick spritz every few hours will help protect your hair from those potentially harmful UV rays. Think of it as sunscreen for the hair — you wouldn’t expose your skin to the sun without protecting it, so you shouldn’t expose your hair either.

6 Wear a hat or scarf over the hair whenever possible and keep the styles simple and effortless. Think undone braids, loose waves or relaxed ponytails. Plaits are the perfect beach hairstyle, especially when wrapped with a scarf or ribbon for extra protection.

“The sun still causes damage during the summer even if you can’t see it”

heat protection

EVERYDAY CARE

It’s not just while on holiday that clients need to look after their locks. The strength of the sun is stronger during the British summer even when it's cloudy. Here’s how Roman Sys advises his clients at Brooks and Brooks, London to give their hair extra TLC during the summer months.

1 Invest in shampoo and conditioner that have UV protection to prevent hair damage and reduce colour fade. The sun still causes damage during the summer even if you can’t see it.

2

If you are spending a day outside during the summer, use a sunscreen hair lotion and tie your hair up.

3

If you do go on a summer beach holiday, give your hair some extra care when you get home. Use a weekly mask to replenish any lost moisture and invest in a haircut to get rid of tangled and damaged ends.

QUICK QUIZ

What is it best to avoid while on a summer beach holiday?

A Conditioner

B Shampoo with high sulphate level

C Wearing a hat

Answer: B

“You wouldn’t expose your skin to the sun protectingwithout it”

Robert Kirby

Create your own customised Trimmer, Clipper or Foil Shaver.

With a choice of 10 colours and personalised engraving, you can customise your tools to suit your creativity, personality, and style.

Thomas Griffin, a graduate men’s hairstylist at Nashwhite in Warwick, already has a loyal following of male clients and as a member of the Fellowship Project: Men team, he hopes to grow this even further. Here are his top tips for encouraging loyalty among male clients and getting them to spend more.

1 OFFER PACKAGES

Offering a package for your clients is a great way to up-sell to an additional service. Bundling together a gents cut and beard maintenance is an example of how you can lure the client into the additional service without it costing them the world.

2 HAVE A VISIBLE MENU

Whether the service menu is on your website, social channels or in the salon/barbershop, it is vital that the client has easy access to it and that is displays everything you offer.

3 BE HONEST ABOUT WHAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND

4 KEEP IT SIMPLE

Don’t make it sound overly complicated. Share the benefits of any product or service. Clients don’t need to know the detailed science behind everything.

5 MAKE THEIR LIFE EASIER

Making the client's life easier is what it’s all about. Recommend retail products that will help maintain the style, and use them during the appointment to give a taste of what they can achieve.

Never recommend something that you don’t believe in. Be upfront and honest and explain your recommendation and why you feel this would work for the client and their look. upfront & honest

5 Ways to Create Loyal Male Clients THOMAS GRIFFIN

“Making the client's life easier is what it’s all about”

“Be upfront, honest and explain your recommendation”

@tgriffbarbs

KALEIDOSC OPE OF COLOUR

KALEIDOSCOPE COLLECTION

Hair: Fellowship F.A.M.E. Team

Luke Logan, Luke Tyrrell, Callum Iqbal, Andrew Feve, Kayleigh Byrne, Sophia Martin, Louise Munro, April Mash, James Holroyd, Kate Mclaughlin, Sophie Perfect, Ella Gray.

Make-up: Lucy Flowers

Products: L'Oréal Professionnel

Art Direction: Fellowship President, Robert Eaton

Team Leader: Paul Dennison

Photography: Richard Miles

COLOUR SHOWCASE

COLOUR MEETS TEXTURE COLLECTION

Hair: Neil Moodie Studio Team

Make-up: Mari Kuno

Art Direction: Neil Moodie

Photography: Michael Sabuni

The Neil Moodie Studio Colour Meets

Texture Collection was created to showcase the talent of our recently curated team. We also wanted to ensure that colour vibrancy and a range of textures featured throughout, which gives a nod to the work we do in-salon.

Neil Moodie, Founder of the Neil Moodie Studio

SCAN ME

To see these collections in full and more inspirational hair images.

How to Smash your Apprenticeship

Current British Hairdresser of the Year and Global Creative Director at Toni & Guy, Cos Sakkas, knows the value of an apprenticeship. Here are his tips for getting the most out of yours!

1 FIND THE RIGHT SALON

If you choose the apprenticeship route, it will form the foundations of your future career. Are you fascinated by fashion, wanting to get creative on photoshoots, or happy to focus on being a successful salon stylist? Find a salon that shares your passions.

2 DO YOUR RESEARCH

Check out a salon’s website and social media to see the kind of work they are doing. Are you inspired by the cuts and colours they are promoting? Do their team members get involved in activities outside of the salon that you would enjoy? Do you feel the salon or group shares the same values as you?

3

ASK FOR A MENTOR

One of the best ways to learn the skills of hairdressing is to have a mentor within the salon where you are an apprentice. Ask the salon owner or manager if they are able to assign you a mentor from within the team who you can shadow on certain days. Watching up close while an experienced stylist works is a great learning experience. Your mentor should also be there for you to chat with about any concerns you may have and to answer any questions about what a career in hairdressing involves.

@cossakkasofficial

“Being seen to volunteer and getting involved will get you noticed and show you’re a team player”

let's be inspired

4 WORK HARD

It’s important to work hard and put in the extra time and effort where needed. Hairdressing offers so many incredible benefits, but these will only come your way if you are prepared to put in the hard graft.

5 VOLUNTEER

If your apprenticeship is within a business that gets involved in lots of projects outside of the salon, put yourself forward to help. It could be that you assist stylists on photoshoots or get involved in a charity event. Even if you want a more salon-based career, being seen to volunteer and getting involved will get you noticed and show you’re a team player.

6 SPEAK UP

Don’t be afraid to voice your opinion. It’s important to respect those who have more experience than you, but your ideas still matter. You can offer a viewpoint that other team members can’t so make sure you are heard.

7 GO TO EVENTS

If you have the opportunity to attend industry events, go for it! Attending hair demos, exhibitions and awards is a great way to see other hairdressers at work, be inspired by success stories outside of your salon and have your eyes opened to what an incredible career hairdressing can be. Events like these can help keep you motivated and inspired to succeed.

SCAN ME

To hear more about Cos’s passion for supporting the next generation.

“You can offer a viewpoint that other team members can’t so make sure you are heard”

Behind every hair image there’s a story. Here Syd Hayes, International Session Stylist and Ambassador for BaByliss PRO, talks us through the techniques and tools used to create three hair looks from the brand’s latest collection.

Behind the

BOLD COLOUR TEXTURE VOLUME

TEXTURE BOLD COLOUR

Creating this beautifully textured modern Afro is achieved by keeping the shape round and just breaking it up so it’s not too rigid and structured. We used the BaByliss PRO Italia Brava dryer with a diffuser and an Afro comb to create the perfect shape

Identity is who we are, style is the way we wear it and hair colour is for everyone. This tight candy floss look created with the BaByliss PRO Custom FX Clipper is a high fade. It brings attitude in a fresh way.

Volume is back and it’s bold. We used the BaByliss PRO Ceramic Heated Roller Set to lift the hair, creating bounce with ease. Leave this in long enough to cool and set, then brush out and create that epic volume.

"VOLUME IS BACK AND IT'S BOLD"

HAIR BY BABYLISS PRO AMBASSADORS: Syd Hayes Jody Taylor Tariq Howes Paula McCash Ryan Wood

Building resilience

BE PREPARED

Stress is often triggered by certain situations, which will be different for everyone. Try and identify what these triggers are for you, and avoid them if you can. If you can’t avoid them because they are part of your job or studies, try and accept that you may feel a little stressed and look for ways you could deal with it more effectively. Identifying what causes stress is the first step to dealing with it.

BE KIND

Learning to be kinder to yourself can help how you feel in different situations. Try to take breaks in your day for things you enjoy and reward yourself for your achievements, even if they seem small.

BUILD A SUPPORT NETWORK

Support from people you trust can make stressful situations easier to manage. This network could be made up of your friends, family, colleagues, fellow students, or a trusted tutor. Telling the people close to you how you're feeling can make a big difference.

take breaks

BE ORGANISED

Being overwhelmed by the number of tasks you have to complete can lead to stress. Being organised and using time as effectively as possible will help. Make a list of things you have to do and arrange them in order of importance. Try to focus on the most urgent thing first. You might find it helpful to create a timetable, planning when to spend time on each task.

Source: Mind

Make sure you check out Concept Hair’s Mental Health Monday posts over on Instagram.

@concepthairmag

Learning to deal with stressful situations can be hard, but if you can build resilience and work through these challenging times, it can be manageable and even make you stronger.

“Learning to be kinder to yourself can help”

exercises

VTCT provides Pivot Point LAB, an online learning platform, to support its Hair, Barbering and Beauty qualifications. The resources available in LAB help you develop your skills and knowledge and prepare for qualification assessments. Learn through interactive lessons, quizzes, videos and more. Ask your training provider if they are using LAB and get started today!

Vocational Training Charitable Trust is a specialist awarding organisation offering vocational and technical qualifications in a range of service sectors.

These exercises have been created with Pivot Point industry expertise to test your knowledge on a range of skills.

WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY

Answer true of false to the following statements.

Q1 Rest, relaxation, exercise, diet and personal hygiene are essential for personal and professional well-being

Discover more about Pivot Point Education at www.pivotpoint.co.uk

If you would like to find out more about how one of VTCT’s courses could help further your career, check out the website www.vtct.org.uk

Q2 Personality characteristics are not quickly changed, but can be modified over time

Q3 Key words for teamwork are consideration and cooperation

Q4 To help ensure you are well rested prior to a day in the salon/barbershop you should aim to have between 5-6 hours sleep per night

HAIRCARE

Complete the following multiple-choice questions by choosing the correct answer.

Q1

Which one of the following would be the most suitable conditioner for a client with damaged hair? Ans.

A A volumising conditioner

B A surface conditioner

C A penetrating conditioner

D A porosity leveller

Q2

What type of alopecia can be caused by excessive tension on the hair? Ans.

A Alopecia areata

B Traction alopecia

C Alopecia totalis

D Diffuse alopecia

Q3

To maintain moisture in Type 4 hair, how often should the hair be shampooed? Ans.

Q4

‘pH-balanced’ refers to a product that has a pH range of: Ans.

A 3 to 4.5

B 4.5 to 5.5

C 6.5 to 7

D 7.5 to 8.5

Q5

Which one of the following is the best advice for a client with relaxed Type 3c hair, to maintain a smooth look with natural volume? Ans.

A Use straightening irons daily

B Sleep on a satin pillow

C Apply hairspray before bed

D Dry wrap the hair before bed

A No more than twice a week

B No more than 3 times a week

C Once every 3 weeks

D Once every 2 weeks

Go to concepthairmag.co.uk to download exercise answers for free.

Images courtesy of Pivot Point International

COLOUR THEORY

Complete the following multiple-choice questions by choosing the correct answer.

Q1

Which one of the following colours is designed to deposit colour, add tone to the hair, and may slightly lighten the existing hair colour? Ans.

A Temporary colours

B Permanent colours

C Semi-permanent colours

D Quasi-permanent colours

Q2

What is the natural undertone of dark blonde hair? Ans.

A Red

B Red-Orange

C Orange

D Yellow-Orange

Q3

What are pigment-producing cells called? Ans.

A Canities

B Pheomelanin

C Melanocytes

D Eumelanin

Q4

Which one of the following colours will cancel unwanted red tones in the hair? Ans.

A Blue

B Green

C Violet

D Yellow

Q5

Which one of the following describes the effect of a quasi-permanent colour on the hair? Ans.

A Large colour molecules coat the cuticle

B Small molecules penetrate into the cortex

C Small colourless molecules are oxidised and become large coloured molecules

D A mix of small and large molecules stain the cuticle and partly penetrate the cortex

Images courtesy of Pivot Point International

BARBERING

Answer true or false to the following statements.

Q1 A fade refers to a look cut close to the scalp at the back and sides that progressively gets longer

Q2

When cutting outlines and patterns, it is essential to regularly stand back and check the look for evenness and balance TRUE

Q4

TRUE TRUE

Q5

Sectioning helps determine where to apply different techniques and is essential when creating a disconnected look

Q6

A bald fade is created using zones and gives the illusion of the hair gradually fading into the skin.

ANSWER

FALSE

FALSE

Images courtesy of Pivot Point International

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Completed with a selection of new creative additives to maximise service opportunities. To cater to all your clients from 17 to 70!

Easy-to-use range, thanks to new clustering and colour coding plus QR codes on all products. With no compromise on sustainability.

NEW CREA-BOLD: INTENSE VIVID COLOURS

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NN2: Scalp protection from discomfort and staining that can be used with ANY colour brand

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Semi-Permanent direct dyes in a ready to use formula for Bold Results or mixed with Indola Color treatment for Pastel Results

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