May 2008 Archives

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Doing a Radio Makeover - Andrew Barton

Posted by Andrew Barton
Dated: May 2, 2008 4:34 PM

I started the week in Istanbul doing a three-day shoot for an advertising campaign for a hair company in Turkey. That might sound glamorous, but it it was actually far from it!

I had three women's hair to style; so I had to cut, colour and style their hair and then wait around for ages as they went about the shoots. We shot way until the night - the latest finish was 3am - and then were back at it by 9am so it was exhausting to say the least.

I art direct so many shoots, so it is always interesting when you work with someone else, but you have to be respectful to their style and vision even if it is sometimes different to how you would have done things.

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Win a Fantastic Goodie Bag, Courtesy of HOB

Posted by Kate
Dated: May 6, 2008 3:15 PM

We've teamed up with the lovely folk at hob salons to give you the chance to win a fantastic goodie bag sure to make you the envy of all your mates!

Education

Win a place on the four-day Salon Creatives course from hob education, worth £825. Starting on 2 June 2008, it's the perfect opportunity to hone your cutting and colouring techniques.

Brushes and Blades

Update your essential tools of the trade with a selection of hob's combs, brushes and scissors.

Cleanse and Care

Win a selection of gorgeous, professional haircare products from Sebastian Professional - great for your clients, or for you to keep!

Bag it Up!

And it all comes in a limited edition 'Traitors of Privacy' Sebastian Professional kit bag.

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!

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Walk for HIV and AIDS in Europe

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Posted by Matthew
Dated: May 6, 2008 4:16 PM

Dated: May 6, 2008 4:16 PM

As one of the initiatives for Hairdressers Against Aids, L’Oréal is calling for volunteers to join its staff on the Crusaid Walk for Life on 1 June. The 10km walk through London is the biggest sponsored walk for HIV and AIDS in Europe – last year raising £375,000.
Said Naomi Scroggins, communications director for L’Oréal Professional Products Division: “Last year the walk was great fun, and we would love as many hairdressers as possible to participate this year as part of the Hairdressers Against AIDS campaign.”
For further information on how to take part call 0208 762 4555.

Tags: AIDS

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Dry Hair and the Haircare Solutions

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Dated: May 8, 2008 11:13 AM

Dated: May 8, 2008 11:13 AM

The Problem: Dry hair

Philip Says:
"Dry hair is probably the easiest hair condition to treat. It is due to loss of moisture in the hair cells – not lack of oil. Therefore, it is important to re-moisturise the hair with products containing the necessary ingredients.

"Creams which contain a mixture of water and oils that are applied to the hair, massaged in, then steamed to aid penetration, are excellent for dry hair. The time involved in steaming varies depending on the severity of the dryness – the drier the hair, the more time is needed. It is also best to use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner, and a protective leave-in conditioner.

"Contrary to what may be thought, the more frequently the hair is shampooed, the healthier it will be. Finally, avoid hard brushing (dry hair is weaker and breaks more easily), and do not over-dry the hair – stop blow-drying when the hair is just dry."

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Tags: dry hair , hair products , haircare

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Greasy Hair and the Haircare Solutions

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Dated: May 8, 2008 11:27 AM

Dated: May 8, 2008 11:27 AM

The Problem: Greasy Hair

Philip Says:
"These days, there is really no such thing as greasy hair. The hair gets greasier because it is not washed frequently enough.

"Hair should be shampooed as soon as it appears to be greasy, which may be every day.

"It is a normal scalp metabolic process for the hair follicles to produce oil via their sebaceous glands. Some people, particularly those with fine hair, get oily more quickly and if the hair is plentiful and thick, it may be very time consuming to shampoo every day. This, however, is the best way to treat ‘oily hair’."

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Tags: greasy hair , hair products , haircare , problem hair

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The Facts About The FHBF

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Posted by Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:28 AM

Dated: May 8, 2008 11:28 AM

What is the Freelance Hair & Beauty Federation (FHBF)?
The FHBF, established in 1993, is a non-profit- making organisation that helps freelance hairdressers and beauty professionals across the UK and Ireland with every aspect of running a successful business.

Who runs it?
Executive directors Sheila Abrahams and Heather Hopkins have extensive experience within the hair and beauty sectors. The FHBF is also a registered charity, funded by membership subscriptions and supported by sponsorship from across the industry.

What are its objectives?
The FHBF aims to help its members launch, grow and run professional businesses, and represents their interests in the industry. The organisation is committed to continual professional development, providing a range of bespoke training options.

What does it offer members?
To prevent members from feeling isolated when working independently, they are entitled to attend local FHBF group meetings. They also have access to a technical helpline, designed to give self-employed professionals who work alone a chance to talk through business issues they would otherwise have discussed with workplace colleagues.

What links does it have with the industry?
The FHBF has established relationships with companies including Wella Professionals, L’Oréal Professionnel, Clynol and Schwarzkopf Professional, offering members the opportunity to train with the manufacturers’ academies. Members have the opportunity to train with leading hairdressers, including Andrew Barton, Patrick Cameron, Trevor Sorbie, Charles Worthington and Beverly C. The organisation is recognised by the National Hairdressers’ Federation, the Hairdressing Council and Habia.

Who can become a member?
Different membership options are available to professionals at various stages of their career – from students to tutors, newly-qualified people and those with years of experience in the industry. For details visit www.fhbf.org.uk or call 01582 431783.

Tags: Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation , habia , hair industry bodies , hairdressing council , NHF

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Flaky Scalps and the Haircare Solutions

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Posted by Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:39 AM

Dated: May 8, 2008 11:39 AM

The Problem: Flaky Scalp

Philip Says:
"Flaky scalps can be complicated because it is incorrectly thought that a flaky scalp is a dry scalp, but flaky scalps are usually oily. Therefore, applying oil is not going to help.

"Treatments for flaky scalps involve applying a cream direct to the scalp. It’s best to use a cream that contains anti-flaking ingredients such as sulphur, salicylic acid and various anti-bacterial ingredients.

"It’s best to apply the cream to dampened hair, massage it into the scalp with a kneading action, then apply steam or infra-red heat for about 15 minutes.

"Following this, hair should be shampooed with a specific anti-flake shampoo and, ideally, finished with an anti-flaking scalp tonic."

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Tags: flaky scalp , hair products , haircare , problem hair

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Win Fab Indola Street Tribe Hair Products

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Posted by Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:47 AM

Dated: May 8, 2008 11:47 AM

To celebrate the launch of its new Street Tribe styling range, Indola are offering six readers the chance to sample their brand new products.

Each lucky prize winner will receive:

Defining Cream

Polishing Pomade

Shaping Soufflé

Texturising Paste

Moulding Putty

All products are full size and formulated with the brand's unique Polytex Technology which offers flexible hold for versatile, workable looks.

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!

Interested in stocking Indola? Call 01296 314046 or visit www.indola.com

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Win Fantastic LS&B Men's Grooming Products!

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Posted by Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:56 AM

Dated: May 8, 2008 11:56 AM

We've teamed up cool men's brand LS&B to give one lucky reader £250 worth of its men's cleansing and styling products.

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The fab prize includes six tubs of the best-selling 85 Karats Grooming Clay, three tubs of The Gooch Hair Gum and Large It Power Gel, a tub of the new Disorder Raw Earth, plus six bottles of Reconstruct strengthening shampoo and Recharge conditioning shampoo.

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

Interested in stocking LS&B? Call 0870 432 2250 or visit www.groomingmen.com

Tags: LS&B , male grooming , male haircare , male styling products

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Problem Hair and Haircare Solutions

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Posted by Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 11:56 AM

Dated: May 8, 2008 11:56 AM

Whatever the haircare problem, with so many products on the market there’s guaranteed to be an in-salon or take-away treatment to help.

World-renowned trichologist Philip Kingsley sets the record straight on some of the most common problem areas and HJ seeks out a few solutions.

Chemically-Treated Hair | Dry Hair | Greasy Hair | Flaky Scalp |

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Tags: chemically treated hair , hair products , haircare , problem hair

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Fantastic L'Oréal Professionnel Homme Giveaway!

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Posted by Kate
Dated: May 8, 2008 12:16 PM

Dated: May 8, 2008 12:16 PM

We've joined forces with the good people at L'Oreal Professionnel for a fantastic giveaway to mark the launch of their brand new male grooming range L'Oréal Professionnel Homme.

One lucky winner will win over £1,000 of goodies, including a place on Men's Designer Cutting Course, branded towels and kimonos and a whole host of styling products.

What's up for grabs?

Accessories
Strengthen your salon's male appeal with two branded L'Oréal Professionnel Homme towels and two men's kimonos.

Training
Win a place on L'Oréal Professionnel's prestigious Men's Designer Cutting course worth £200, in either London, Manchester, Birmingham or Belfast.*

Promotions
Ensure your male clients know that L'Oréal Professionnel Homme is available at your salon, with a wealth of marketing material including banners, carrier bags and a metallic wall sign.

At the Backwash
Introduce your clients to Homme with three bottles of 750ml, salon-size shampoo, plus a back-bar for perfect presentation.

Colour
The prize includes six boxes of Homme Cover 5' - a unique five-minute treatment to blend away white hair for your male clients, plus a shade selector.

For your Clients
Win three boxes of 250ml shampoo in the Pureté, Densité and Tonique variants, plus boxes of Homme styling products.

Enter Now

If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic L'Oréal Professionnel Homme prize, just choose which course you would like to attend from the list below.

Then send us an email including your name, address, contact details and the course that you would like to attend. All entries must be received by May 23.

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!

Tags: L'Oreal Professionnel , male grooming , male haircare , male styling products

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Have Your Say on Anna Friel's Style

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Dated: May 8, 2008 1:55 PM

Dated: May 8, 2008 1:55 PM

After years of trying to shake off the tag of 'the girl who had the lesbian kiss in Brookside', Anna Friel is now making her mark across the pond in the popular series Pushing Daisies.

So far, her new Hollywood lifestyle is yet to make a dramatic impact on her classic 'English Rose' style, but will La-la-land lead to a change of image?

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Tags: Anna Friel , celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style

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Hairdresser Training Courses with Industry Icons

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Dated: May 8, 2008 2:31 PM

Dated: May 8, 2008 2:31 PM

There aren’t many industries where you get the opportunity to come face-to-face with your icon on a course or at a seminar.

Thankfully, British hairdressing is thriving and some of the industry’s award-winning hairdressers are offering brilliant courses.

So, if you’ve ever wondered where Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck gets her inspiration from, or how Akin Konizi puts together an award-winning collection, then look no further than our comprehensive guide to courses run by some of this decade’s most influential hairdressers.

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Tags: hair courses , hairdresser training , hairdresser training courses

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Colour Room walks the walk

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Posted by Matthew
Dated: May 9, 2008 11:41 AM

Dated: May 9, 2008 11:41 AM

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Staff from The Colour Room salon in Stockport recently took part in the 10km Twilight Walk around Manchester city centre, raising more than £1,000 for breast cancer research charity, The Genesis Appeal.
Friends, family and clients of The Colour Room provided sponsorship and extra money was raised in the salon by raffling a luxury hamper of hair appliances and products, as well as all staff donating their tips from the busy Saturday before the walk.
Lauren Arstall, junior stylist from The Colour Room who organised the team event said: “I am very proud of all my colleagues who took part to support this great charity and very grateful for the generosity of our clients who really boosted the amount we were able to raise.”

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Garbo Hair raises £2,000 for charity

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Posted by Matthew
Dated: May 9, 2008 11:51 AM

Dated: May 9, 2008 11:51 AM

Portsmouth salon group, Garbo’s Hair, held its annual charity ball in April, raising £2,000 for local organisations.
As part of the evening, the group’s three salons competed for the Garbo’s Hair Summer Collection Award, which saw teams of stylists from each present their vision of the theme, Summer Hair 2008, as a live five-minute show.
A panel of independent judges voted the North End salon the winner.
Said salon director, Jimmy Russell: “This year’s competition was really strong. All the salon teams made a huge effort, making it harder than ever for the judges.”

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Educating in Athens - Andrew Barton

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Dated: May 9, 2008 2:41 PM

Dated: May 9, 2008 2:41 PM

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I spent the first four days of this week in Athens with Saks presenting three seminars a-day. Around 100 people attended each seminar and we were there to share creative ideas on cutting and colour and future trends.

We often visit Greece – we’ve been presenting there for the past 10 years. It’s hard work, with 7am starts every day and the final seminar finishing late in the evening – but its also very rewarding. It’s great to be abroad representing British hairdressing. Greek hairdressers are well educated, but they do look to the UK for influence.

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Tags: Andrew Barton , Saks

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Twenty Questions with Antoinette Beenders

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Dated: May 12, 2008 10:41 AM

Dated: May 12, 2008 10:41 AM

Name: Antoinette Beenders

Age: 41

Salon: Aveda Institute, London

Career History: Acclaimed for her originality, creativity and vision, renowned hair stylist and 2004 British Hairdresser of the Year, Antoinette is the Global Creative Director of Aveda. Her responsibilities include providing the direction, vision and training for Aveda's hair cutting and styling programs, establishing trends, developing products and leading the company's education initiatives.Antoinette has had numerous celebrity clients, including Elle MacPherson, Catherine Zeta-Jones and members of the British Royal Family.

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Beverly C Honoured by the Queen - Video

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Dated: May 14, 2008 2:19 PM

Dated: May 14, 2008 2:19 PM

Beverly C became the first female to be awarded an MBE for services to hairdressing when she received her investiture from the Queen on May 1.

After receiving the award at Buckingham Palace, dressed in a stunning cream suit and fascinator, Beverly told us she was thrilled to have her achievements recognised.

"It feels amazing," says Beverly. "When I won British Hairdresser of the Year for the first time and then got it again I didn't think anything could possibly beat that.

"But, when I was awarded this for services to the hairdressing industry it takes it to a totally different level. I was absolutely honoured."

Beverly has followed in the footsteps of celebrity hairdressers Trevor Sorbie, Charles Worthington, Vidal Sassoon, Nicky Clarke, Daniel Galvin and Errol Douglas, who was also honoured in this year's honours list.

She believes it is her long term commitment to the industry, that is being recognised rather than a specific achievement.

"It looks back at your entire hisrory," she adds. "They are looking at your overall contribution over a long period of timeand what contribution you have made and how you have made a difference to the industry.

"That in itself is really good - that you can get an award for being involved in a career for the last 25 years."

As one of the industries leading icons, Beverly has some sound advice for hairdressers hoping to follow in her footsteps and make it to the top.

She says: "You have to really love your career and all the aspects of it. But it's about not being afraid to go forward or afraid to take the next step.

"There are a lot of people out there who will help you. Set yourself small goals and enjoy the journey. "

Watch the full interview with Beverly C MBE here:

Tags: Beverly C , MBE

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Rate the Sex and the City Girls' Style

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Dated: May 14, 2008 2:47 PM

Dated: May 14, 2008 2:47 PM

Four long years after Carrie and co. said farewell to the small screen the Sex and the City girls and their iconic styles are back creating a storm ahead of their eagerly awaited movie.

But have the girls still got what it takes in the style stakes or will the film create a stir in the hairdressing world for all the wrong reasons?

Here's what Royston Blythe and Nick Malenko have to stay about the foursome's distinctive styles:

Kristin Davis
"This is a great look for hair that is naturally straight. Poker straight hair has had its day so to update the look, add loads of volume at the crown and keep a little more movement at the ends of the hair. Apply a serum to the hair and blow-dry with a large, round brush and then set on large Velcro rollers for maximum volume. Brush through and finish with texture spray."
Royston

Sarah Jessica Parker
"This season is all about sexy, volumised, modern hair and as always SJP nails it! She screams effortless glamour. To achieve the look, use a volume mousse and blow-dry with a large, round bristle brush to give the hair a smooth finish. Section the hair, use a heat defence styling spray and create movement using large tongs. Once the hair has cooled, run your fingers through to separate and soften the curls. Finish with a gloss spray."
Nick

Cynthia Nixon
"Bobs are timeless, however they have been done to death! The colour is amazing, however, if you like your bob, go more daring on the colour like Cynthia. This graduated bob is best achieved with a volume mousse, to protect the colour and add body and lift. Blow-dry with a flat brush to achieve a smooth look and finish with a gloss spray or shine serum."
Royston

Kim Cattrall
"Fringes are back in fashion in a huge way. Kim's sexy, eye-skimming fringe looks fabulous. To achieve her look blow-dry with a volumising product and then set on large heated rollers to add volume and soft curls. Brush through, retaining a small amount of curl at the ends. Finish with hairspray for instant hold."
Nick

Your Say on the Sex and the City Girls' Style

Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style , Royston Blythe , Sex in the City

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Win a Place on Michael Barnes Long Hair Course!

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Posted by Kate
Dated: May 14, 2008 10:32 AM

Dated: May 14, 2008 10:32 AM

Whether you love it or loathe it, long hair is something you will encounter on a frequent basis. So it's vital you know how to treat it right.

And this is your chance to learn everything you ever wanted to know about long hair, by winning a place on Michael Barnes' Long Hair course at the Goldwell Academy.

Celeb hairdresser Michael Barnes, a former Avant-Garde British Hairdresser of the Year, says: "My long hair course covers everything from commercial to avant-garde so it's good for all levels of experience of dressing long hair.

"I try to cover as many different looks as possible including street, catwalk, bridal, photographic and elegant. The course consists of demonstrations in the morning and a practical workshop in the afternoon, using high quality wig blocks."

HJi is offering one reader a place on the Long Hair Course in London on June 3rd 2008.

The lucky winner will also get the chance to give their verdict on the course in a reportback feature that will feature on the website.

Entrants don't need to be talented writers, but they do need to have a passion for hairdressing and be happy to share their thoughts on the course with other industry professionals.

To be in with a chance of winning your place on the course all you have to do is send us an email including your name and contact details explaining why you would like to take part in Michael Barnes Long Hair Course.

If you're not lucky enough to win yourself a place on Michael's Long Hair course, there are still spaces available on future sessions:

Dates: Tues 3rd June 2008, Wed 27th Aug 2008, Tues 18th Nov 2008
Cost: £200
Location: The Academy, Mayfair

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!

Tags: long hair , Michael Barnes

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'Head For Change' Urge Paul Mitchell Systems

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Dated: May 14, 2008 9:14 AM

Dated: May 14, 2008 9:14 AM

Find Out More About Paul Mitchell's Head for Change

Recent Charity Work Within the Hair Industry

Tags: Head for Change , John Paul Dejoria , Paul Mitchell

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SJP's Sizzling on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter

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Dated: May 15, 2008 9:56 AM

Dated: May 15, 2008 9:56 AM

It's been a fortnight of high octane glamour with the Sex and the City girls glittering at the movie's London premiere and the fabulous Costume Institute Gala in New York, which drew a galaxy of stars.

But which celebs do you think shone in the hair stakes and which were simply shocking? Here's our verdict on the HJi Hair-o-Meter...

	Burning up...
	Welcome back SJP! Our favourite US fashion icon works her trademark tousled waves with a fab green fascinator.
	Helena Christensen does the 'haven't really tried' thing perfectly, teaming laid-back locks with a red carpet gown as only a supermodel can.
	Our very own Cat Deeley goes for swept-up chic in the Big Apple, with this ambitious updo.
	We can see what she was trying to do here, but Mary-Kate Olsen just looks a little creepy with this dishevelled do.
	Dreamy David's always a perfect accessory, but Victoria Beckham looks more horror movie than haute couture with this strange style.
	Will she never learn? Donatella Versace might be an incredible fashion designer but this Barbie mane has to go!
	Freezing...

Have Your Say on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter

We want to know who you think looks hot or not every fortnight, so join the debate on the MyHJi Forums.

Recent Celebrity Hair Ratings

Gwynnie's looking hot; Kate Moss is not

All images: Rex Features

Tags: Cat Deeley , celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style , Donatella Versace , Helena Christensen , Mary-Kate Olsen , Posh Spice , Sarah Jessica Parker , Victoria Beckham

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HABB Day Raises £2,500 for the Benevolent

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Dated: May 15, 2008 11:42 AM

Dated: May 15, 2008 11:42 AM

An impressive £2,500 was raised by the hair and beauty industries for their own charity on the second annual HABB Day on Friday 2nd May 2008.

HABB President, Eva Proudman was delighted by the success of the fundraising day and is convinced that as time goes on HABB Day will become an even bigger and better date in the diary.

"Unlike the more established national charity days and months, HABB is only in its early stages and is very much promoted by word of mouth and a trade campaign amongst salons and companies familiar with the good work HABB does," she says

"It's an aim of the Fundraising Committee to continue shouting about this day, year on year, and hope that it quickly becomes a regular date in our industry's diary, just like other days/months have become."

HABB received support from a number of companies, each doing their own thing on the day to raise funds and awareness:

A hugely impressive £1065 was donated by Sharon Malcolm following a mini-marathon sponsorship, collection jar on the reception and donations from her team
The team at Guy Kremer donated their tips for the day to raise £25
HABIA dressed up as cowboys on the day (pictured above) and raised over £230
J&E Training collected donations from the team and hosted a student hair cut day to raise £170
Jo Hansford team hosted a dress down day and charged their team a fee to participate and raised £50
The administration team for Sean Hanna donated £45 on the day
Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa donated £100 from their dress down day and selling demo products to their team

HOB Salons directors donated £100 on the day
The team at Schwarzkopf donated £500 on the day
Rae Palmer's team held a Mufty day to raise £100

HABB Chairman, Phillip Rogers says: "Every penny raised from the day is used to help HABB's beneficiaries, which is essential.

"However, the day is also a way to talk about the charity's work and encourage as many professionals to get behind our own industry's charity - whether it's through supporting HABB Day or attending one of our organised events.

"A huge thanks goes out to all the companies who donated money for HABB Day and already this has increased from last year. We really hope to see more companies support the day next year."

If you'd still like to donate, are interested in helping HABB or have a fundraising initiative call 01372 849 639 or visit www.habb.org.

Tags: HABB , HABB Day

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Irish Eyes Smiling at the Redken RAP

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Dated: May 1, 2008 1:53 PM

Dated: May 1, 2008 1:53 PM

Eimear Geelon from Berry Hair Salon and Sophie Linwang from Kris Morton have added their names to the Grand Finalists who will be competing at TRIBE08 in Battersea Park in September.

The pair wowed the esteemed judging panel of Stacey Broughton from Staffords, Jo O'Neill from Toni & Guy UK and Maeve O'Healy Harte at The Dublin Tripod during the inaugural Irish RAP.

Style Innovators

Four Style Innovators - David Murray and Sophie Linwang of the Kris Morton Group and Sophie Linwang and Ciaran Purcell of Peter Mark - were choosen from an earlier mood board judging round.

Each had five minutes to show off their High Fashion look as seen and interpreted from the runways of New York, but Sophie's on-trend fringe stole the show.

Colour Genius

Themed 'METALLIC GLAM' after Redken's latest colour collection, COLOR GENIUS contestants focused on shimmering titanium and chrome-injected reflections which were glamorous and sophisticated with a clear vision of what reflected this seasons catwalk trends.

The finalists, who all came up with stunning creations were:

H20 Salon- Niall Bennett
Berry Hair Salon - Eimear Geelon
Dannys Hair Salon - Lisa Brennan
MIZU hair salon - Irene McGee

Eimar and Sophie will now face competitors from the North, the Midlands and the South trying to win fantastic prizes including a photo shoot of the winning colour look, a fantastic A1 banner of the winning shot and a personal coach day with a key style expert.

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Northern Hairdressers Shine at Redken RAP

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Dated: May 1, 2008 2:10 PM

Dated: May 1, 2008 2:10 PM

The Redken Tribe congregated in Manchester for the third Redken Artistic Party (RAP) of 2008.

The Deansgate Hilton was filled to capacity with spectators eager to see the show and support finalists in the urban talent competition Style Innovator and Color Genius categories.

Chosen from an earlier mood board judging, four Style Innovators who had submitted works themed 'high fashion from the New York runway' and four Colour Genius who were tasked with creating 'Metallic Glam' hair after Redken's latest colour collection completed their looks on stage.

Style Innovator Finalists

Joanne Johnson from Bliss Hair design, Ashton Under Lyne
Lindsay Graham from Hair 1UK, Manchester
Jonathon Bowen from James Roberts, Manchester
Greg Temple from Reds Hair design, Sunderland

Color Genius Finalists

Kayleigh Pickford from Wilsons Hairdressing, Macclesfield
Alison Hodgson from Capello, Yorkshire
James Shaw from Burlington's Hair, Manchester
Benjamin Bradley from James Roberts, Manchester

The event judges including, Jo O'Neill from Toni & Guy UK, Tony Wood from Ego Salon and Mike Saunders from Yellow Strawberry were impressed with the standard of all eight competitors, but crowned Joanne Johnson from Bliss Hair Design, Ashton-under-Lyne and James Shaw from Burlington's, Manchester the winners.

Joanne and James now go through to TRIBE08 and have the opportunity to shine in front of over 1000 people, live on stage in Battersea Park.

Style Innovator Manchester - Joanne Johnson

Colour Genius Manchester - James Shaw

Tags: Redken TRIBE08 , Redken Urban Talent Awards

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Redken Southern Rap Winners Announced

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Dated: May 14, 2008 3:00 PM

Dated: May 14, 2008 3:00 PM

Ten talented hairdressers from London and the south showed off their creative abilities to a capacity crowd at the final Redken Artistic Party (RAP) of 2008 at the Royal Ascot Pavilion.

The two competitions - to find the Style Innovator who could create a high fashion look from the New York catwalk, and a Colour Genius who could best interpret the theme Metallic Glam - were interspersed with inspiring seminars from Redken guest artists Lee Stafford, Amanda Dicker, Martyn Gale, Ashley Gaunt, Kelly Scott and Chris Moody.

After an initial round of moodboard judging, the five finalists in each category were given the chance to complete their looks on stage and try to impress the esteemed judging panel, which included Jonny Engstrom from Guy Kremer, Jason Welch from eleven salon and Mike Saunders from Yellow Strawberry.

Style Innovators

Samantha Makepeace from Ciente, Berkhamsted
Taka Kanai from Burlington's Hair salon, London
Jade Hazell from Creations, Chichester
Carly Toms from Artisan, Watford
Joel Grant from lee Stafford, Leigh on sea

Colour Genius

Jenna Harwood from Look Fantastic, Chichester
Joseph Charles Wielgomas from Ciente, Berkhamsted
Eunsook Halls from Sean Hanna, London
Monique Smart from Burlingtons , London
Rebecca Adams from The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells

The standard was phenomenal and the judges had their work cut out to choose the winner, but after some tough deliberations they selected Joel Grant and Joseph Charles Weilgomas to go through to the final at TRIBE 08.

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Redken TRIBE08 Grand Finalists Announced

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Dated: May 15, 2008 3:18 PM

Dated: May 15, 2008 3:18 PM

The Redken Tribe have been on a whistlestop tour of the country, taking in Birmingham, Dublin and Manchester before arriving in Ascot for the final RAP of 2008.

After eight nail-biting competitions, the grand finalists who will be competing live on stage at TRIBE08 at the Battersea Park Arena, London on the 15th September have been chosen:

Style Innovator

Joel Grant from Staffords Leigh on Sea
Sian Winstone from Aesthetics salon, Solihull
Joanne Johnson from Bliss Hair Design, Ashton-under-Lyne
Sophie Linwang from Kris Morton, Dublin

Color Genius

Joseph Charles Weilgomas from Ciente in Berkhamsted
Katie Macklin from Wallace Hairdressing, Warwickshire
James Shaw from Burlington's, Manchester
Eimear Geelon from Berry Hair Salon, Dublin

Up for grabs are some fantastic prizes including a photo shoot of the winning colour look, 1 full page coverage in REDKEN News, a fantastic A1 banner of the winning shot and much more.

For the Style innovator winner, prizes include a personal coach day with a key style expert, a place on the NYC workshop in London Exchange, and artistic work with an RA on a trip abroad plus much more.

Redken Artistic Parties Round-Up

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From the Mediterranean to Manchester with Shiny Happy Hair

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Dated: May 19, 2008 3:22 PM

Dated: May 19, 2008 3:22 PM

After a couple of weeks doing shows and seminars in the Mediterranean, this week I've been on the road with my haircare range Shiny Happy Hair.

I've visited Asda stores in Manchester, Leeds, Cheshire and the Midlands meeting my public(!) and offering advice on haircare and how best to use my products.

Everyone thinks that having your range is probably a dream come true, but it is a huge workload! Fortunately, I have a fab team around me - we're calling them 'Team Barton'!- to give me support.

I've recently employed a new MD to help me out. She comes from both a large corporate and small business background and is really helping me to put a proper business structure to the company.

Despite it being a lot of hard work, I'm really enjoying the work because it is all new to me. I've been in hairdressing for 25 years, but launching Shiny Happy Hair has made it feel like I have done my first year all over again.

The great thing about getting out and about is that you meet people and you get to know what they really think. It's really interesting to hear what women want from their haircare range and how they describe them.

As an industry, sometimes we get locked into our own language and terminology and it doesn't necessarily mean anything to the consumer. We'll describe colours and cuts with professional language; but to be honest saying graduated bob means nothing to your average person, whereas 'Victoria Beckham's bob' means everything.

That's actually an extension of a lot of the work that I have done at Saks, which has been to understand trends and buying power so that we can appeal to women nationwide rather than just targeting a London-centric type.

As the consumer becomes more savvy about what she buys and how she buys it - especially in what is fast becoming a challenging economic climate - it's vital that we respond to her needs.

I've had the opportunity to launch my own haircare range for quite some time, but always held of until it felt like it could be my signature rather than the direction a company wanted to take me in.

It might turn out to be the wrong decision, but I wanted to be involved in everything, from the formula to the smell to the marketing message on the back of the bottle, so that there is a little bit of Andrew (and my years of experience) in every bottle.

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Wella Professionals Trend Vision Award 2008

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Wella Professionals Trend Vision Award 2008

Competing in one of the two categories - The Color Category or The Young Talent Category - hairdressers were invited to choose their trend from the Trend Vision 08 trends and get creative.

Trend Vision Insight Seminars
Trend Vision Insight - Photos

Regional Heats:
Glasgow, May 26

Color Category Regional Winners
Suzanne Ewing, The Head Gardener
Esther Murray, Bohemia Hair Design
Michele Harms, Alison Stewart Hairdressing

Young Talent Regional Winners
Laura Collins, Weir Hairdressing
Samantha Gallaway, McIntyres
Jody Wilson, McIntyres
Jon Walker, Slate
Patricia McNab, The Workshop, Motherwell
Dannii Carr, Mosko Man & Woman, Edinburgh

Scottish Trend Vision Award Regional Final Pictures >>

Manchester, May 27

Young Talent Regional Winners
Claire Flack, Wigs & Warpaint
Hannah Bailey, The Colour Room
Karen Sedgwick, Carey & Carey
Kylie Hays, Hanalee
Matthew Gallier, Blue Hair Salon
Trudy Dentith, TPL Hairdressing

Northern Trend Vision Award Regional Final Pictures >>

Dudley, June 3

Color Category Regional Winners
Alex Gibbs, Francesco Group, Walsall
Anthony Holland, Zullo and Holland
Annabel Del Gesso, Keith Hall, Long Eaton

Young Talent Regional Winners
Abbie Parkhouse, Laura Leigh Hairdressing
Christopher Harris, Toni & Guy, Walsall
Donna Marie Tovey, Pkai Hair
Laura Haynes, Laura Leigh Hairdressing
Matt Haylor, Francesco Group, Newport
Amy McHugh, Toni & Guy, Gloucester

Midlands Trend Vision Award Regional Final Pictures>>

London, June 4

Color Category Regional Winners
D'nae Udall, Hob Salons, Camden
Lee Hathaway, Forresters
Tia Liddiard, Jason Liddiard Salons

Young Talent Regional Winners
Alex Green, Hob Salons, Whetstone
Heather Loach, Smile Hair
Jude Bale, Strangeways
Kadee Digby, Axis Studio
Michael Pearson, Martin Gold Hairdressing
Paul Short, Hob Salons, Camden

Southern Trend Vision Award Regional Final Pictures>>

Trend Vision 08 UK Final: September 22 2008, The Roundhouse, Camden
Trend Vision International Award Final 08: Novemer 21 & 22 2008, Lisbon, Portugal

Trend Vision Award Regional Finalists

Wella Professionals Trend Vision on the Web

More information:
Industry competitions explained

Wella Professionals Trend Vision 2008 - The Trends

Working with trend agencies and industry experts, Wella have identified four key trends for 2008:


Wonderland	Mineral Splendour	Factory Lyrics	Couture Allure

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Lucie Doughty on Life as Paul Mitchell's Editorial Director

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Dated: May 16, 2008 1:51 PM

Dated: May 16, 2008 1:51 PM

Lucie Doughty is Paul Mitchell's editorial director.

Although she was born in England, Lucie now lives in the US and spends her time either hairdressing on stage, working in the salon, or maintaining the manes of celebrities such as Rene Russo, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Charlize Theron, and Kelly Clarkson, to name but a few.

Do you also work in a salon?

Yes, one or two days a week I work in a salon in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. I love the working environment of the salon and the energy it creates. It's great to see what other stylists are up to and to maintain relationships with my clients.

How much of your time is spent working for Paul Mitchell?

I am always working for Paul Mitchell and never stop thinking about ways in which I can support the company's vision.

Where do you spend most of your time?

I live in the very eclectic Venice Beach, California. It has a laid-back vibe, mixed with the excitement of being in the city, and I absolutely love it.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Where I live, the sunshine, the ocean and the people around me.

I absolutely love fashion magazines, especially the more obscure magazines that push the limits of fashion and hair.

What are your main responsibilities for Paul Mitchell?

To produce and direct the look and feel of photo shoots, which means doing the hair and ultimately getting Paul Mitchell credited in consumer and trade magazines.

When my celebrity clients get featured in magazines Paul Mitchell is usually credited, which allows the company name to connect with consumers and hairdressers in ways other than traditional advertising.

I do hair for a lot of different mediums including commercials, print adverts, fashion shows and editorial shoots. I also produce images for a lot of the marketing material for the company and when we have a celebrity or charity event, I help direct the look of the hair.

What's the best thing about being the creative force behind Paul Mitchell?

There are many creative people in the Paul Mitchell family and I am fortunate to be a part of that. I think the best thing is being able to go anywhere in the world knowing that I have the support of the Paul Mitchell team to make sure I'm set up for success.

How much of your time is spent travelling?

Half of my year is on the road; sometimes it's great, other times I miss my home. Whatever the situation, I learn from it and enjoy the experience.

Where did you travel to last year and what were the highlights for 2007?

I travelled to Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, China, Las Vegas, Germany, Paris, Chicago, Tennessee, Maryland, Washington, Florida, and Rhode Island.

The highlight was the trip to South Africa and working onstage with our artistic director, Stephanie Kocielski.

Is there anything about your job that you don't like?

There are not enough hours in the day.

How would you describe your life?

Full of surprises

Continue reading "Lucie Doughty on Life as Paul Mitchell's Editorial Director" »

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Is Dame Judi Dench's Style Up To Scratch?

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Dated: May 19, 2008 3:58 PM

Dated: May 19, 2008 3:58 PM

Most famed for her role as M in the James Bond films, Dame Judi Dench has also carved out a career for herself as the queen of the period drama.

But is her look on the money (penny) or more at home in the nineteenth centuary roles she plays?

London hairdressers Sean Fordham of Fordham Soho and Kellie Allen of Martin Hoarau Hairdressing both told us that Dame Judi's got her look spot on.

They agree that there is not a lot that could be done to improve her style.

"Judi's haircut is short and sassy, and the natural wave creates great movement and texture. I definitely think it suits her face shape and her hair colour is great," says Sean.

"If I was to update the haircut I wouldn't change very much, except develop more of a fringe to soften the look. Overall, it's a great cut for a great Dame."

While Kellie thinks it's a great look that could only be enhanced with a richer blonde.

She adds: "I like Judi's new look. The colour is a fresh, clean blonde, which looks healthy.

"If I was to do anything I may enhance the existing blonde and apply a darker, richer blonde around the exterior, to bring out the natural warmth in Judi's face."

Discuss Dame Judi, or any other celebrities', hair on the My HJi forums.

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Online Hairdressing Training and Education

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Dated: May 19, 2008 4:56 PM

Dated: May 19, 2008 4:56 PM

Students with a hunger to learn will want access to information at any time and from anywhere, and the internet offers this possibility.

Manufacturers, private academies, and salon operators are all starting to embrace online training as part of the educational mix.

Hairdressing-Training.com

One of the first salons to recognise the benefits of online learning was Jordan Burr in London. Owners Jo Jordan and Glen Burr founded the hairdressing-training.com website in 1999 and it has increased both in terms of its offering, and the number of users, and has continued to be a pioneering force in online training.

Says Glen: "Online training with hairdressing-training.com allows trainees and hairdressers easy access to learn at their own pace. It can be used in the workplace or at home.

"Learning online is an aid for trainees to gain knowledge and be able to work at their own pace.

"Hairdressing-training.com is available in more than 200 UK colleges of further education, is free of charge and is one of the first training websites to be made available on mobile phones, and soon as podcasts.

"The site is at the forefront of online education with the full support of the Learning Skills Council, offering new and creative technologies to our industry."

The site is due for a relaunch later this year, so watch this space.

ECH Head Training

Glasgow-based Ellen Conlin Hair and Beauty launched its HEAD Training scheme in 2006, and was the first salon in Scotland to have its training scheme accredited by the Scottish Qualification Authority.

According to salon co-owner, Ellen Conlin-Main, the HEAD training scheme is designed to give young members of staff as much training as possible without them having to attend an outside college, which ultimately saves the business time and money.

External verifiers can also access the online course from their home or office.

The course can be completed in 12 to 18 months and covers everything from team building and selling techniques to barbering and hair colouring. Students are constantly assessed throughout this time to ensure they maintain a high standard.

At the end of the course, the candidate will have created a portfolio of achievements, outlining their capabilities in detail as a reference point for the future.

Says Ellen: "Online training is definitely the way forward. It has proven to be valuable and we have a large number of determined and driven youngsters looking to join our salon because of the high-quality training available to them.

"Not only is the HEAD online training scheme a practical way to learn and make headway in hairdressing, it is helping our youngsters fulfil their career goals quickly and efficiently. It has made recruiting staff easier and reduced staff turnover."

myhairdressers.com

"Affordable, accessible and instant," is how the creative team behind Lee Stafford's www.myhairdressers.com describe the training available through its site - which pretty much sums up the appeal of online training in general.

Myhairdressers.com is a subscription-based web learning tool offering in-depth step-by-step instruction from experienced creative minds, including Lee Stafford and Stacey Broughton.

The site allows salon owners and staff access to up to 24 detailed step-by-steps, including classic, progressive and commercial work, and includes a cut of the month from Lee.

Alan d

Alan d comprises four London and Surrey-based salons and one of the largest privately owned training academies in the UK.

Two years ago it launched an online presence selling training DVDs, but is in the process of launching a dedicated training site.

Says Edward Hemmings, creative director at Alan d: "Our website regularly gets 100,000 hits per month and we realised we could do more with it. We investigated the possibility of breaking our collection down into downloadable segments available to hairdressers worldwide.

"The educational website will be launched imminently and will include regular new training films as well as practical NVQ-based programmes covering setting, perming and other techniques that many salon owners struggle to teach."

ask-schwarzkopf.com

Manufacturers are also realising the power of the web when it comes to education. Schwarzkopf Professional, for example, is now offering its training expertise online.

Registration is free and those signing up will have access to interactive learning tools, the latest Essential Looks collection and step by steps.

Comments Mark Todd, professional partner services manager and head of technical division for Schwarzkopf Professional: "ASK online will not replace the current support we offer all of our salons for in-house education, but will work in synergy, providing a 24-hour/365-days per year opportunity for information-led requests.

"Our web platform provides daily updates on all fields of creative and product-related subject matter, and will not only supplement the training we provide but also embed the relevance to salons of web-based media with no time restrictions."

As an increasing number of trainers recognise the power of web-based training, education will continue to become easier to access and, like the internet itself, the possibilities are limitless.

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Hero Hairsprays to Hold Any Style

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Dated: May 20, 2008 12:34 PM

Dated: May 20, 2008 12:34 PM

Strong on staying power, hairspray has been an essential tool of the trade for decades. Here is a round up of the industry's bestsellers.

	Affinage indigo Power Price: £7.75 Call 01794 527111 www.affinage.com		Alterna TEN Ultra Fine Brushable Hair Spray Price: £27.75 Call 0845 458 2825 www.alterna4hair.com
	Aveda air control hair spray Price: £14.50 Call 0870 034 2380 www.aveda.co.uk		La Biosthetique Formule Laque Ultra Strong Price: £11.95 Call 01296 611731 www.labiosthetique.com
	Clynol Delicious boosting hairspray Price: £9.70 Call 01296 314100 www.clynol.com		d:fi d:struct firm hold spray Price: £9.95 Call 01282 613413 www.dfihair.com
	Fudge unleaded skyscraper medium-hold aerosol spray Price: £8.50 Call 01282 683100 www.fudge.com		ghd ultimate hairspray Price: £12.95 Call 0845 330 1133 www.ghdhair.com
	Goldwell Light Kiss Price: £4.30 Call 01323 432100 www.goldwell.com		Hempz Firm Hold Shaping Spray Price: £11.95 Call 0800 7816727 www.hempz-europe.net
	Indola 4+4 Hairspray Price: £2.99 Call 02380 227722 www.salonsupplies.co.uk		ISO Daily Finish Firm Hold Spray Price: £8.95 Call 01282 683100 www.isohair.com
	Joico K-Pak Protective Hair Spray Price: £10.95 Call 01282 683100 www.joico.com		Kadus Slalom Constructor Price: £8.50 Call 01264 334466 www.kadus.co.uk
	Keune Society Extra Forte Hairspray Price: £8.95 Call 08703 504411 www.keune.com		KMS california hairstay medium hold spray Price: £12.50 Call 01323 413200 www.kmscalifornia.com
	label.m Hairspray Price: £9.50 Call 0870 770 8080 www.toniandguy.com		mop C-System firm finish hairspray Price: £10.95 Call 01282 613413 www.mophair.com
	osmo essence Extreme Xfirm glue spray Price: £7.59 Call 0141 814 6577 www.osmoessence.co.uk		Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray Price: £9.50 Call 0845 6590012 www.paulmitchell.com
	Redken quick dry 18 instant finishing spray Price: £9.70 Call 020 8762 4121 www.redken.co.uk		Rusk W8less Shaping and Control Hairspray Price: £6.99 Call 08700 500868 www.rusk1.com
	Sassoon Professional Motion Hold Flexible Hairspray Price: £12.95 Call 01256 490500 www.sassoon.com		Schwarzkopf Professional Silhouette pure formula invisible hold Price: £3.30 Call 01296 314000 www.schwarzkopf.co.uk
	Scruples white tea embrace luxury hold hairspray Price: £7.58 Call 0845 230 9660 www.sdlhair.co.uk		Sebastian Professional Shaper Hair Spray Price: £11.50 Call 01256 490500 www.sebastianprofessional.com
	senscience designer flexible shaping spray Price: £10.95 Call 01282 683100 www.senscience.com		TIGI Maxxed-Out Massive Hold Hairspray Price: £10.20 Call 0844 844 0945 www.tigi.co.uk
	urban:tribe nogravity Price: £8.99 Call 08448 403040 www.z-oneconcept.co.uk		Wella Professionals high hair Finishing Spray Price: £9.30 Call 01256 490690 www.wellaprofessionals.co.uk

Source any product or brand you are looking for in the HJi directory

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Toni & Guy Leeds Run Masterclass for Cancer Sufferers

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Dated: May 21, 2008 12:12 PM

Dated: May 21, 2008 12:12 PM

Award-winning hair salons Toni&Guy Leeds King Edward Street and Toni&Guy Leeds Trevelyan Square helped to give four breast cancer sufferers a lift with a hairdressing 'Masterclass'.

The 'Masterclass' initiative is the brainchild of Caroline Monk, a former cancer sufferer who strives to make women who are going through cancer look, and feel beautiful.

Toni&Guy were thrilled to support the debut event; donating their time, staff and skills in order to make women feel feminine despite having to deal with the exhausting effects of chemotherapy.

The Masterclass involved four nominated women, all of whom are breast cancer sufferers, having their wigs cut and styled; resulting in a perfect day of pampering and a sure-fire confidence boost!

The day was a huge success; the women left with their tresses having been cut into chic and wearable styles and their confidence levels soaring.

"There was no way that we could say no when Caroline asked us to get on board her latest fundraising venture; it was such a fantastic project to be involved in and so rewarding to see the ladies leave the salon looking gorgeous and glamorous!

"We look forward to taking part again in 2009!" said Rob, of Leeds Kind Edward Street.

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Roo Set Leeds University a Marketing Challenge

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Dated: May 20, 2008 10:25 AM

Dated: May 20, 2008 10:25 AM

Business entrepreneurs Kevin Nicholls & Ashley Howard of Roo Salon have put the talents of Marketing students at Leeds University to the test by setting them consultancy projects that form a critical part of their postgraduate Masters degree in International Marketing Management.

The pair tasked the students with looking into the traditional male grooming business abroad, as well as the pink and grey markets; they also asked them to research the different markets for; hairdressing scissors and pouches.

Kevin admits that he was delighted to have helped the university by being involved with the project, and said it has had enormous benefits for them and their brands roo pouches and roo blades.

"Both Ashley and I have found this exercise very useful and we are glad to have been asked to participate in this project," says Kevin. "From a client's perspective, the benefits are huge/ I not only get consultancy services but I can get different groups of students to look at different aspects of our businesses'

Ashley adds "We have been extremely impressed with the students' efforts...many of their recommendations have real value in taking our brand forward...more importantly, I could really see how students have adapted and developed their ideas over time."

Students were thanked for their efforts at an award ceremony where Ashley presented prizes to the students who had created the best presentations and handed out participation certificates and 50% discount vouchers for use at Box Creative Hairdressing to everyone who had taken part.

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Justin Edinburgh Promotes Hair-loss Prevention Programme

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Dated: May 12, 2008 1:50 PM

Dated: May 12, 2008 1:50 PM

Former premiership player Justin Edinburgh will be the new face of Nourkrin Man, a natural hair nutrition programme for the prevention of thinning hair.

Justin, who played for Tottenham Hotspurs for 10 years, noticed that his hair was thinning a few years ago and turned to Nourkrin Man to help retain his locks.

"Footballers hairstyles are often commented on and as I'm still heavily involved in other aspects of the game I always hoped nobody would ask me about my hair.

"Since using Nourkrin Man I feel much more confident about my hair and I can now present on TV safe in the knowledge there are no thinning areas that the camera can pick up on."

Justin is also co-owner of a successful hairdressing salon with HJ's Men's Hairdresser of the Year 2007 Jim Shaw and is fully aware of how important hair and appearance can be.

"Keegan was renowned for his curls and Beckham's current hairstyle is always in the news so, I'm very conscious of how hair is often the focus when you are a footballer.

"Being co-owner of a hair salon meant that when I visited the salon the stylists weren't shy in telling me to do something about my thinning hair."

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Hair Associates Celebrate Their Creative Talent

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Dated: May 22, 2008 9:34 AM

Dated: May 22, 2008 9:34 AM

As part of their programme to encourage and recognise their creative talent, the Hair Associates Group celebrated in style at their Assistant Competition and Recognition Awards at Bar Essence in Kingston Upon Thames.

Assistants were grouped into three categories - 1st Year, 2nd Year & 3rd Year Avant-garde - and asked to create a look based on the theme 'Uber-Chic'.

On the night they presented their model in catwalk style, giving judges Ann Herman from the Fellowship of British Hairdressing and Goldwell's William Wilson a professional explanation about their looks.

The evening also saw Recognition Awards being given to those who had demonstrated outstanding achievement and those who'd shown dedication having been with the group for at least 10 years.

Hair Associates Awards Category Winners

1st Year: Kylie Smith (Weston super Mare)
2nd Year: Simone Bennett (Esher)
3rd Year Avant Garde: Sophie Barrington (Kingston)
Assistant Recognition Award: Zivile Simatolskyte
Stylist Recognition Award: Kayleigh Pritchard (Kingston)
Top Taker: Rob McFerrier (Kingston)
Best Performing Salon: Twickenham salon

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Mark Woolley and Team Reach New Heights

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Dated: May 22, 2008 10:30 AM

Dated: May 22, 2008 10:30 AM

Business Manager of the Year Mark Woolley took his team to new heights by taking them on a climbing trip the Lake District.

The team-building and bonding session involved eight members of his team, including salon managers and members of the art team, go on a three day trip that saw them climb England's highest mountain Scafell Pike.

Not content with conquering Scafell Pike, Mark & co also climbed Hellvelyn; the second highest mountain in England.

Mark says, "It was a fantastic, if slightly unusual, way for some serious team building - just me, the team and the mountain air!

"We covered 25 miles over the 3 days and had a really great time doing so! I am already thinking about planning our next excursion!"

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Jacks Celebrate New Male Grooming Partnership

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Dated: May 20, 2008 11:38 AM

Dated: May 20, 2008 11:38 AM

male grooming chain have staged a celebratory launch event to mark their new partnership with Redken for Men.

At the launch, held in Jacks' Wimbledon branch, guests were offered free beer, champagne and manly snacks, alongside complimentary haircuts, shaves and Redken For Men samples.

Jacks of London was the brainchild of Sue Whitehead, who noticed that male clients in her salon weren't getting what they wanted from the hairdressing experience.

Always a step ahead of the game, Sue launched Razors male-specific salon/barber 15 years ago and has since been building a loyal following of manly men. Four years ago the growing chain rebranded to Jacks of London and the rest, as they say, is history.

Rob Stout, Product Manager for Redken For Men says he is thrilled to be teaming up with the successul male grooming chain.

"Redken For Men is at the forefront of the professional men's grooming market and to continue that trend we constantly seek partnerships with the best hair salons and barbers in the UK," he says.

"We are delighted to now be working in partnership with Jacks of London, one of the most successful new barber shop groups in the UK."

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How To Look Good Naked's Gok Gets Extensions

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Dated: May 22, 2008 12:00 PM

Dated: May 22, 2008 12:00 PM

When style guru Gok Wan gave two of his participants hair extensions on his show How To Look Good Naked he was so taken with the look that he decided to follow their lead.

On the show, recruits Claire Coxon and Kelly Chamberlain were taught how to flaunt their assets while their hair was enhanced thanks to Racoon International's revolutionary Micro Wefts.

The duo both sashayed down the catwalk with diva-esque locks, which led Gok to follow in their footsteps and slip into Racoon International's Artistic Team consultant Esther Sweenie Rowe's chair.

Esther says: "I love the show and it was such a privilege to be working with Antoinette [Beenders] and Gok.

"When he asked for Racoon extensions I was so thrilled and he absolutely adored the result. He looks amazing."

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Jo Hansford Team Create a Night of Glamour

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Dated: May 21, 2008 12:27 PM

Dated: May 21, 2008 12:27 PM

Think you could transform the tresses of hundreds of happy shoppers in one evening? That's the challenge that faced the Jo Hansford team when they represented L'Oréal Professionnel at the latest Glamour/Mango reader evening at the Mango Flagship store on Oxford Street.

The team, headed up by Steve Carr, tonged, crimped and blow-dried into the night as the throng of 2000 shoppers eagerly awaited their super quick hair make-over at the tecni.art pamper zone.

Shoppers were transformed in a matter of minutes as Steve and the team steadily made their way through the expectant queue. Curls were the look for the evening with girls wanting to swap their poker straight locks with gentle, natural and dishevelled curls.

The trend for big voluminous hair couldn't be missed either with shoppers experimenting with the popular Amy Winehouse look. "What a treat!" one shopper said, "shopping and a new do! What more could a girl ask for in one evening?""

Surrounded by hairspray, mousse and wax and four hours of continuous styling later, the team were exhausted but clearly buzzing from their success. "What a night!" exclaimed Steve, "hard work but great fun - it's not often you get to meet so many clients in one evening!"

More pictures>>

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Jericho Style Hair for the Royal Wedding

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Dated: May 22, 2008 1:21 PM

Dated: May 22, 2008 1:21 PM

Hairdressers from the Jericho Hairdressing salon group received a huge shock when they discovered that they had been booked to style the hair of guests at the royal wedding of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly.

Just 30 minutes before the long-standing booking at a hotel near to the Berkshire salons, they were told that they would be responsible for coiffing the hair of grandmothers of the bride, Edith McCarthy and Ivy Kelly, as well as the wedding's flower girl.

Peter Phillips, son of Princess Anne, became the first of the Queen's grandchildren to wed when he married Canadian Autumn Kelly at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.

Stylists, Michaela Chapman and Amy Gemmel of Jericho Maidenhead, Leigh Swadling and Sophie Glover of Jericho Bracknell, had the privilege of representing their salon and British hairdressing to the family, on this exceptional day.

Michaela says: "It was truly an amazing shock to find out suddenly who I was going to be doing the hair for, but then again, at Jericho we pride ourselves on our work so why not!."

Director of Jericho Hairdressing group, Alyn Davies, adds: "We are extremely proud to be able to be part of this special occasion and also proud that our stylists have this opportunity. My team are professionals and incomparable'.

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V&M Put on a Show for Ladies that Lunch

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Dated: May 22, 2008 1:46 PM

Dated: May 22, 2008 1:46 PM

"Ladies that Lunch" was the theme of an inspiring fashion show by leading Exeter salon V&M Hair in collaboration with Crede Boutique.

The invitation-only event at the Michelin starred Michael Caine restaurant showcased the very latest hair, fashion and make-up trends, incorporating the hottest seasonal looks from the catwalks.

The V&M team worked closely with Crede Boutique to complement the stunning clothes, while creating inspirational yet wearable hair styles. They used Goldwell to accentuate the cuts with perfectly placed vibrant colour, and KMS California products for expert finishing.

The catwalk show was an inspired collection of creative, fashionable looks with a commercial and wearable edge, so that guests could interpret the look to suit their individual style.

"The show was a huge success, and a great outlet for the salon team's creativity," says salon owner Anita Vines. "The collaboration between V&M and Crede works perfectly as our businesses complement each other both in style and ethos - together we put on a unmissable event for our special guests.

"These shows always generate business, and are also great for the image of the salon and motivation of the team."

V&M Hair is one of the most revered and sophisticated salons in the area, and a favourite of the local press. They have also worked with ITV on fashion make-overs and continue to have a high-profile throughout the county.

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Inanch do Hair Deal with Disney

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Dated: May 20, 2008 11:07 AM

Dated: May 20, 2008 11:07 AM

London salon Inanch has tied up a sponsorship deal with Walt Disney Film Studios to style the hair for Disney film executives and film stars coming over from the USA to their UK Film Premieres and Press Conferences.

The deal is the first of it's kind in the UK and salon director Joe Emir says "Disney is recognized as the leading family entertainment brand worldwide with family brand values and it is a great honour to be given this wonderful opportunity to work with Disney in the UK.

"Having worked on film premieres in the past, there were occasions where the talent coming over from the USA didn't have their own hair stylists at hand and it was struggle for us to get hold of a good hairdresser in time for the premiere or press conference".

As part of the deal Disney will be supplying movie trailers and special movie clips for Inanch-TV which is the salon's own in-salon TV channel. Inanch TV was launched by the salon's PR & Production agency, Catwalk Creations.

"We were having problems with our salon TV network supplier. The content was not being updated regularly and there were too many commercials being played." adds Joe. "With Inanch-TV we have bespoke content which is updated on a monthly basis and covers the latest in Fashion TV, lifestyle programmes, travel destinations, movie trailers and our own promotional offers".

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Power Night with Tim Hartley: Carolyn Newman Reports

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Dated: May 23, 2008 11:57 AM

Dated: May 23, 2008 11:57 AM

There aren't too many industries that let you see the best in the business in action and get the chance to learn from your idols.

But, thanks to organisations such as the Fellowship for British Hairdressing and the training courses organised by the leading product manufacturers, hairdressing breaks that mould.

Whether you are an assistant just starting out in the industry or an established hairdresser who never wants to stop learning, there is always plenty of benefits to attending such events.

Carolyn Newman, Colour & Art team Director at Charles Worthington, shares her experiences from The Fellowship for British Hairdressing Power Night with Tim Hartley.

"When I was hairdressing in Tasmania, I only dreamt of being able to see the best of British hairdressers not only on stage but up, close & personal.

"The wonderful thing about the Fellowship is that they give you this opportunity and last night was no exception watching Tim Hartley's Power night.

"With a packed out audience at the L'Oreal International Academy Tim had us all enthralled for the evening.

"His presentation opened with a beautiful black & white video depicting Tim's journey since leaving Sassoons, and showing his collections from the last two years

"Using a slide show, Tim talked us through his inspirations from: architecture, design and photography, explaining that hair is an art form and image and hair changes people's lives. He explained how form is function and how he then translates this into his haircuts.

"Tim then cut three models live on stage. Firstly depicting how to use length in a different way for long haircuts, then demonstrating graduation and texture and finally using combinations of cutting short hair with length.

"For me the keys points Tim demonstrated were how to expose your clients best features, especially the cheekbones, to work visually but precise and the use of strong simplistic colours in jet black, ruby red and shiny chestnuts.

"Tim presents in a relaxed, understated professional way and made us all feel at ease and invited questions from the audience, which there were many. The evening finished to a huge applause showing six models wearing his cuts and vision for the future, looking stylish and strong.

"Thanks again Tim for inspiring all of us - and to the Fellowship for providing these fabulous events."

Forthcoming Industry Events

Have you got an event or seminar in your diary that you'd like to do a report on for HJi?

If so, just drop us an email to let us know what you are going to and why you'd like to tell the hairdressing community about it.

You can also find out about forthcoming events in the HJi diary or discuss things you have attended on the MyHJi events forum.

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Bonimini Stage Hairdressing Awards Competition

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Dated: May 23, 2008 2:06 PM

Dated: May 23, 2008 2:06 PM

in Bristol had a novel approach to choosing who would put together their shoot for the South Western Hairdresser of the Year in this year's British Hairdressing Awards: they held a photographic competition for the team.

The idea behind the competition was to find the keenest, most creative talent from within the team and to give an equal opportunity for all.

Bonimi drafted in an expert judging panel of leading hair and beauty PR Louise Wood; local Clifton Life magazine editor Victoria Green and a local photographer 'Sorya', to select who would create their Awards photographic entry.

"Funding a shoot for us is a huge deal as a single independent salon with 16 staff," says Egidia Bonomini. "So we wanted this to be something the salon could share.

"To help the whole team to buy into it, and to give everyone a fair chance to be chosen to work on our major shoot, we threw a competition evening inviting everyone in the salon to show what they can do."

The artistic trio of Sam Bell, Amy Gregory and Henry Whittle were ultimately selected as the shoot team.

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HJ's Business Directors of The Year Talk Business

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Dated: May 23, 2008 2:58 PM

Dated: May 23, 2008 2:58 PM

Founders of Rainbow Room International, Alan and Linda Stewart, have achieved tremendous success in the 29 years they've been in business. But being crowned Business Directors of the Year at HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards last year has helped take their expanding enterprise - which comprises a chain of 12 salons across Scotland and a thriving training academy - to even greater heights.

We caught up with Linda to find out how the award has benefited the business, and to hear how the dynamic duo has achieved such success.

How has winning HJ's 2007 Business Directors of the Year award affected Rainbow Room International?

Winning has definitely helped us build on our highly regarded reputation. This is thanks to positive coverage in the Scottish press, which has increased our local profile and added fantastic credibility to our trade. Winning such a prestigious award also helps with recruitment, which is essential to our continued growth. And it's also been fantastic for team morale, as every salon in the group has a great sense of pride in being associated with a successful company.

What have been some of your key career highlights since the win?

It's been very exciting to launch our own online live bookings system, with secure payment facilities. Our website and online appointment request service has always been popular with clients, and offering a secure online appointment booking facility was the next logical step. Our clients can now make an appointment via the internet, and change or amend their booking up to 48 hours before their visit. It's a unique service that provides our clients with greater choice and flexibility. We're also in the latter stages of planning a new franchise salon to expand the group even further.

How have you used your business director expertise within the wider hairdressing industry?

We run popular business courses in our Glasgow academy and winning has helped us market this training.

We've also built up relationships with other salons throughout the UK, the owners of which call us from time to time for guidance or advice, which we're only too happy to provide.

One of the cornerstones of our success is that we have an 'open door' policy - any salon is welcome to come and view our operation, and find out more about the way we run our salons and academy.

Looking back at your career, what lessons have you learned?

Opening our second salon wasn't easy. The concept was for it to be an advanced training school as well as a salon.

We had almost no budget to cover advertising and promotion, so we were spending a lot of money on photographs and taking part in shows, which was costing us more than we were getting paid.

We took a step back to analyse our biggest strength - training - and developed a plan to use the salon/school for clients from Monday to Saturday, and every Sunday we would open too, so Alan and I could run cutting seminars.

The Sunday seminars would be straight profit as we would not pay ourselves and this helped to repay the money we had borrowed from our bank. We were full every Sunday and after a year when we didn't have a single day off, we were in profit.

We hadn't understood profit and loss, or cash flows, and had failed to plan, but it was our artistic and teaching abilities that pulled us through.

From then on we made the decision to learn about business in-depth. We became business junkies, attending seminars, reading books and watching tapes of business gurus every night.
We never want to put our team or ourselves at risk again. Now, we always have a plan A, B and C and we have made sure we are financially stable.

How can salon owners balance management and running a business with inspiring creativity within their team?

Take the time to have a good look at your business and work out what you're really good at, what your strengths are and what creates the most value. We have systems for everything in place within the company, and with good time management, it's possible to multi-task. Sometimes you need to look at all the tasks that need tackling in the salon, and get someone else in to help, who has expertise in the areas you're not so strong in.

What five top tips would you offer other salon owners as essential for business success?

Have a vision and don't compromise on your values or standards
Have a detailed plan to cover the vital areas of finance, people management, training and marketing. Plans do change but, ultimately, you need to know what you are trying to achieve
Don't be afraid to take risks, as long as they are calculated risks
Have systems in place for everything
Train, evaluate, monitor and reward your team.

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Hairdressing Shoots on a Shoestring Budget

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Dated: May 23, 2008 4:13 PM

Dated: May 23, 2008 4:13 PM

It's no secret that some of the entrants to HJ's British Hairdressing Awards spend a lot of money on their photo shoots, but don't be deterred if your budget is limited - as these winners demonstrate.

HJ's 2007 Newcomer of the Year
Anna had practically no budget for her shoot, but it still looked stunning enough to capture the judges' attention.
"I had no budget for the first set of four photos - I used about 300 pounds of my own money for travel expenses for the models," says Anna.
Finding the right models to portray the natural "simply beautiful" look she wanted proved Anna's first challenge. One of the models is a regular client of the salon, the others were found via MySpace.
"Although I didn't have the budget for professional models, I didn't want this to be apparent. I made sure I found women that looked professional - in return they received a free haircut!"
Helping to ensure the models looked like professionals was photographer Owen Kerbe. "Owen is a professional photographer and a close friend and we have wanted to work on a shoot together for a long time. We struck a deal that he would only charge me his usual fee if we made it through to the final. He was great at giving the models direction."
Not that Anna left it all to Owen. "I was very hands-on," she says. "This was a very important shoot to me and I only had one crack at it. I am a bit of a perfectionist so I have to be in control of everything."

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HJ's 2007 Men's Hairdresser of the Year
Jim won the men's award with a stunning selection of images. While his budget was higher than Anna's, at 8,000 pounds, it was still relatively small for the results achieved.
Jim had a clear image of what he wanted - which is the essential first step for any shoot.
"I wanted to capture the current trend of groomed hair with sharp lines - an iconic 60s feel with a modern twist," says Jim. "I wanted models to have a sharp and sophisticated look, and for their hair to look well groomed and super-healthy."
The two elements Jim wasn't prepared to compromise on were the models - all sourced from a professional agency in London - and the photographer. Says Jim: "For me, getting the models and the photographer right are the most important aspects of a shoot. I would not compromise on either, as the combination of the two can be the fine line between a winning or losing image.
"My photographer was the brilliant Alessandro Cecchini, who also shot my last collection for HJ's British Hairdressing Awards. It took a large proportion of my budget, but he was worth every penny."
Jim ensured he was extremely hands-on at the shoot. "It took nine months of planning," he says. "And, I enjoyed every moment of it."

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L'Oréal's Hairdressers Against AIDS Programme

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Dated: May 23, 2008 12:05 PM

Dated: May 23, 2008 12:05 PM

Changing lives in a small way is part of what makes up everyday life in the salon. In fact, most hairdressers agree that making the client look and feel better about themselves and leave the salon with a smile on their face is one of their favourite aspects of the job.

Now the industry is striving to take that one-to-one change to a larger scale and really make a difference to the world.

As part of their commitment to making a difference, L'Oreal have signed an agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to create the international campaign Hairdressers Against AIDS.

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Win Go Blonde Goodies with Clynol

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Dated: May 27, 2008 5:12 PM

Dated: May 27, 2008 5:12 PM

As the summer approaches nothing is more certain than the fact clients will be flocking through the salon door asking for the latest blonde shades.

Which is why Clynol have launched their new Viton Go Blonde range to help blondes and would-be blonde to achieve the must-have shades of the season.

Lisa Shepherd, one of the boldest, smartest blondes in the hairdressing business, says: "The new Go Blonde range from Clynol is the perfect capsule collection of everything you need to recreate and maintain this season's gorgeous blondes.

The new Go Blonde range helps to transform hair in three easy steps:

Capture the light - with super conditioning yet super lifting bleach or meche systems
Capture shimmering colour - With six new siren blonde tone shots
Capture the radiance at home - with after treatment care including shampoo, conditioner and treatment

Lisa adds: "The Go Blonde collection is great news because it's got a fantastic high performance bleach, which I couldn't live without, to the retail treats so it's a wicked mix of the colour essentials in the salon and at home."

To celebrate the launch of Go Blonde we've teamed up with the lovely people at Clynol to give you the chance to get your hands on a some fab prizes from the range.

The lucky winner will receive a full set of Clynol Blonde products, including Enlighten shampoo, Nourish conditioner, Treat shine treatment, Brighten moouse and Glow shine spray, plus a free place on the inspiring Go Blonde course, which takes place at the funky ASK Academy on Wednesday June 11th.

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!

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Be Inspired at HJ Business Live

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Dated: May 26, 2008 4:13 PM

Dated: May 26, 2008 4:13 PM

HJ Business Live
Monday 23rd June 2008
Kensington Roof Gardens, London

What is HJ Business Live?

HJ Business Live is one day conference that will inspire and educate all salon professionals who wish to lead their organisations to greater heights.

With insights and information from award-winning business speakers, plus a panel discussion with successful salon owners, this day will give you tips, techniques, advice and information on how to grow your business and stay ahead of the competition.

What will I learn?

The day will be packed full of inspiring, informative speeches and networking oppportunities. Key topics covered will include, entrepreneurship,
self motivation and leadership:

9.00: Registration
9.15: Welcome
9.30: Sahar Hashemi - Entrepreneurship
10.30: Coffee
10.45: Panel session debate
12.00: Lunch
1.30: Peter Lunn - Self Motivation
2.30: Coffee
2.45: Will Carling - Leadership
3.45: Drinks Reception

Is HJ Business Live for me?

This conference is aimed at salon owners, managers and partners who currently run their own business.

It will also be of interest to all aspiring stylists and the salon owners of tomorrow - anyone looking for fresh inspiration as well as specialist industry
knowledge.

To give you more of a taster, here's what happened at last year's HJ Business Live.

How do I book?

For more information and to book tickets, please contact Dan Eversfield on 0208 652 8845.

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HJ Business Live Keynote Speakers

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Dated: May 23, 2008 4:23 PM

Dated: May 23, 2008 4:23 PM

HJ Business Live
Monday 23rd June 2008
Kensington Roof Gardens, London

HJ Business Live is a one day conference for aspiring salon professionals who want to lead their organisations to even greater heights. Expert speakers will give you key information on improving and growing your business as well as motivating and leading your team.

Leading hairdressing professionals will debate industry topics and keep you up-to-date on key issues facing the hairdressing industry today.

Sahar Hashemi

Sahar founded Coffee Republic, the UK's first US style coffee bar chain with her brother and built it into one of the UK's most recognised high street brands with a turnover of £30m.

Giving up highly professional jobs, she a lawyer in London and he an investment banker in New York, they staked
everything on a dream - and made Coffee Republic one of the main players in the 'coffee revolution' that transformed a nation of tea drinkers into one obsessed with 'triple decaf half-caf lattes.'

Her book 'Anyone Can Do It' has become the 2nd highest selling book ever published in the UK on entrepreneurship after Richard Branson's book -
according to Nielsen Bookscan.

Hear the powerful story of lawyer turned entrepreneur turned best-selling author!

The role of a Business Coach is to coach business owners to improve their business through guidance, support and encouragement helping salon
owners improve their profit, marketing, management, team building and so much more. Just like a sporting coach, your Business Coach will make you focus on the game.

For over thirty years Peter has been performing at the very top in hairdressing, and others now frequently benefit from his invaluable worldwide experience.
Having sold his training and product company in 1999, Peter now concentrates fully on his passion as a business coach.

Will Carling

Will was England's youngest and the worlds most successful rugby captain, taking on the position at the age of 22 and steering the side to memorable back-to-back Grand Slam wins in 1991, 1992 and 1995 and to the World Cup Final, before taking his retirement in 1996.

His business career has been as impressive as his playing successes. From Sedbergh School and Durham University he was commissioned as Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Wales before moving onto a marketing post with Mobil Oil in 1988.

In 1991 he founded and became Managing Director of a company presenting motivational seminars to Captains of Industry by Captains of Sport. He has also set up WCM Ltd a hospitality and event management company.

Will Carling is an inspiring and humorous speaker who is able to speak first hand on the synergy between business and sport and leading teams to success.

Panel Session
Debate the industry's hottest topics with our panel of hairdressing business experts. The panel session will offer a wealth of experience and insight into the issues that really matter to your business.

Get top tips on recruitment & retention, training or even PR and marketing.

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Kylie Minogue's Style Throughout the Years

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Dated: May 29, 2008 9:19 AM

Dated: May 29, 2008 9:19 AM

It's more than two decades since Kylie Minogue, who turns 40 this week, bounded onto our screens. In that time she's gone from girl nextdoor to sex siren to national treasure.

In the style stakes, she is most most-famed for her iconic outfits: from the spangly gold hot pants that relaunched her career to the white hooded costume that got us la-la-la-la-la-ing and more recently her blue 'Showgirls' show-stopper; but her hairstyles have also been through numerous reinventions

As the Aussie superstar hits the big four-oh, we caught up with Ben White, Director, Eleven at 11 Blenheim St to look at her hairstyle hits and misses of the last twenty years.

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Madonna Lacking Shine on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter

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Dated: May 29, 2008 10:29 AM

Dated: May 29, 2008 10:29 AM

As the perennially glamorous Cannes Film Festival hit the French Riviera last week, the celebrities were once again out in full force. But which stars' dos dazzled on the red carpet and whose hairstyles were left in the south of France shade?

Check out the celebrity hair-o-meter for our hot-list and the not-list of the A-list - and don't forget to have your say on the forums...

	Oooh la la...
	Flying the flag for redheads, Rose McGowan's traffic-stopping shade defines her style. Eat your heart out Jessica Rabbit!
	Working an effortlessly pretty updo and this summer's must-have golden blonde locks, Michelle Williams made a welcome return to the red carpet.
	Cate Blanchett's glamorous pinned-up twists kept her strands delicately in place, complementing her stunning Armani gown.
	There's no doubting Sharon Stone looks fabulous at 50, but we think this puffed-up bouffant seriously lets her down.
	A spritz of shine spray would have worked wonders to liven up Madonna's lacklustre look - and time to tend to those roots!
	The less said about Tamara Beckwith's badger-inspired hair horror, the better.
	Non merci...

Have Your Say on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter

We want to know who you think looks hot or not every fortnight, so join the debate on the MyHJi Forums.

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Tags: Cate Blanchett , celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , Madonna , Michelle Williams , Rose McGowan , Sharon Stone , Tamara Beckwith

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Keith Hall teams up with Weight Watchers

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Dated: May 29, 2008 2:09 PM

Dated: May 29, 2008 2:09 PM

Keith Hall Hairdressing recently teamed up with Derby based Weight Watchers groups to stage a 'Look Good Feel Great' fundraising fashion show which raised over £2,000 for the British Heart Foundation.Keith Hall Hairdressing group's creative director, Darren Messias compered the show and teams from the group's Derby Sadler Gate and Westfield Centre salons wowed the audience with some stunning looks created for the stars of the show - 30 Weight Watchers group members.

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Back to school for Trevor Sorbie

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Dated: May 29, 2008 3:02 PM

Dated: May 29, 2008 3:02 PM

Trevor Sorbie 99.jpg Trevor Sorbie has given a London schoolgirl a radical makeover, cutting her metre-length hair, which she has pledged to donate to children's wig charity, The Little Princess Trust. The restyle was the highlight of morning assembly at the Streatham & Clapham High School, as 17-year-old Charlotte Rhoades' new look took shape.

The cause is close to Trevor's heart - he cuts and personalises wigs as part of his My New Hair venture.

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Hair Straighteners For Every Hair Type

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Dated: May 30, 2008 10:27 AM

Dated: May 30, 2008 10:27 AM

Since ceramic straightening irons joined the hairdressing world a few years ago, it's fair to say their conception has revolutionised the industry.

Gone are the former giant irons that took eons to heat up, now replaced by the super speedy, sleek, easy-to-use and totally-frizz-free variety.

And the even better news is, there are plenty of irons to choose from, all designed with a unique selling point. So whatever your budget and requirements, there's a hair straightener perfect for you and your clients.

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What's in Anestis Cobella's Man-Bag?

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Dated: May 28, 2008 11:52 AM

Dated: May 28, 2008 11:52 AM

Anestis Cobella has salons in London's Kensington and the exclusive West End department store, Selfridges. We sneak a peek inside his man-bag.

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On the road with Kerastase - Andrew

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Dated: May 30, 2008 1:36 PM

Dated: May 30, 2008 1:36 PM

I've been touring the UK with Kerastase this week. I've been to Birmingham, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh and London.

The focus of the tour has been sharing my inspirations, and the story of how I built my career, with other hairdressers - particularly younger hairdressers. I tried to give the audiences an insight into how I've gone from a small northern hair salon to where I am now.

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