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Win Fantastic Hair Gifts in our Christmas Giveaway
Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 24, 2008 12:30 PM
With Christmas just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to spoil you. So we've created this fantastic hair advent calendar. Each day throughout December, you'll be able to get your hands on a fantastic hair goodie courtesy of some of the lovely people in the hair industry
There's one prize up for grabs on the 1st, two on the 2nd and so on all the way up until December 24 when there are 24 prizes; so the closer it gets to Christmas the more chances you have to win!
All competitions are live for one day and one day only so check out the calendar below; make a note of the prizes you'd like to get your hands on and pop back to HJi on that day to enter.
Don't forget you can enter as many competitions as catch your eye.
Good Luck!
December 23 prize available today - December 24!
December 23 & 24 Giveaway
Win! 23 Fudge Tinting Bowl and poster sets!
Fudge hardware offers you everything you need for colouring. This kit includes mixing bowls, a measuring jug and a colouring brush. Park of Fudge's colour range, which includes Headpaint and Paintbox,this kit comes with a Fudge poster to brighten up any salon wall.
Price: £11.20
Contact: Sabre on 01282 683100 or visit the Fudge homepage
Win! 24 CARi-bag leather scissor holders!
Give your scissors a good home with a selection of scissor cases from CARi-bags. Made from the finest quality delicate pink leather, it features delicate fuschia flowers. Measuring 20cmx8cm, it simply clips onto a belt, waistband or pocket with a spring loaded clip, keeping your scissors close to hand and safe.
Price: £19
Contact: CARi-bags on 07224 734810
Continue reading "Win Fantastic Hair Gifts in our Christmas Giveaway" »
Tags: hair products
British Hairdressing Awards 2008 in Video and Pictures
Posted by
Alex
Dated: December 2, 2008 11:36 AM
On Monday 24th of November, London's Grosvenor House hotel played host to one of the most prestigious events in British Hairdressing. Here is the HJi's coverage of the the British Hairdressing Awards 2008 in video and pictures...
Continue reading "British Hairdressing Awards 2008 in Video and Pictures" »
Tags: British Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards
HABB Yourself a Very Merry Christmas with Rainbow Room
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 3, 2008 10:45 AM
Dated: December 3, 2008 10:45 AM
Rainbow Room International have found their very own special way to raise money for industry charity HABB: they've released a Christmas single.
The team from the Royal Exchange Square Salon, Glasgow, led by Salon Director David Nicolson, auditioned, wrote and recorded the festive song 'If You Believe in Christmas' to generate interest among clients and the industry.
Continue reading "HABB Yourself a Very Merry Christmas with Rainbow Room" »
Fellowship Name Mark Hayes Hairdresser of the Year
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 3, 2008 3:08 PM
Dated: December 3, 2008 3:08 PM
More than 400 hairdressers, salon owners, product manufacturers and members of the hairdressing press gathered at a very festive Dorchester Hotel for one of the most popular events in the hairdressing calendar - The Fellowship Luncheon and Awards 2008.
Fellowship for British Hairdressing president Steven Goldsworthy, chairman Frank Shipton and chancellor Mark Creed welcomed guests and banned any talk of the credit crunch.
"This is a credit crunch free afternoon. We've had enough talk of doom and gloom," said Mark. "The only C words will be talking about here are creativity and Christmas. Let's just have fun and enjoy the afternoon."
Continue reading "Fellowship Name Mark Hayes Hairdresser of the Year" »
Tags: Fellowship for British Hairdressing
Antionette Beenders Wows at Her Power Night
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 3, 2008 2:42 PM
Dated: December 3, 2008 2:42 PM
Antoinette Beenders, Aveda vice president creative, put on a spectacular show for The Fellowship for British Hairdressing in her Power Night at The Cumberland Hotel, London.
After an insight into her hairdressing philosophy and sharing her hairdressing highlights through the years; Antoinette presented five stunning models that were all very different and each truly inspirational both in colour and technique!
Continue reading "Antionette Beenders Wows at Her Power Night" »
Tags: Antoinette Beenders , Fellowship for British Hairdressing
Celebrity Hair-o-Meter: Claudia Schiffer is the Cat's Whiskers
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Posted by
Alex
Dated: December 5, 2008 9:00 AM
Dated: December 5, 2008 9:00 AM
The Supermodels show us how it's supposed to be done on this week's celeb hair o meter, nothing unusual there, but the reality stars have got it oh so wrong (again, no big surprise!), but even Hollywood superstars have lost their touch - what's going on?
Continue reading "Celebrity Hair-o-Meter: Claudia Schiffer is the Cat's Whiskers" »
Tags: celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style
An Icon Answers: Josh Wood
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 2, 2008 2:56 PM
Dated: December 2, 2008 2:56 PM
Celebrity hairdresser Josh Wood from realhair, London, is something of an industry icon who is regularly flown around the world to tend to the tresses of his celebrity clients.
We gave Luke Reed, from The Hair Advice Centre in Egham, Surrey, the chance to quiz his hairdressing icon.
Continue reading "An Icon Answers: Josh Wood" »
Tags: Josh Wood
Maximum Impact from Hair Extensions This Party Season
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 4, 2008 3:08 PM
Dated: December 4, 2008 3:08 PM
Hair extensions are the perfect solution for clients wanting a quick change of appearance this party season.
Whether it is to update a look with a fringe without the commitment or add a splash of colour for one night only, the options with hair extensions are endless.
So how can you and your clients benefit from the perfect hair accessory?
Continue reading "Maximum Impact from Hair Extensions This Party Season " »
Tags: hair extensions
hob launch new salon in Loughton
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 4, 2008 3:03 PM
Dated: December 4, 2008 3:03 PM
It's been an exciting month for the hob salon team, with artistic director Akin Konizi winning the prestigious British Hairdresser of the Year award and the hob salon team scooping the Color Category Award at Wella Professionals Trend Vision 08.
The latest news is that the Loughton branch of the salon has relocated to bigger and better premises to cope with their growing popularity.
Continue reading "hob launch new salon in Loughton" »
Tags: Akin Konizi , hob salons
Raise your profile and money for Leukaemia Research
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 5, 2008 3:36 PM
Dated: December 5, 2008 3:36 PM
If you're stuck in marketing mud and don't know how to help your salon grow, it's well worth becoming a member of The Alternative Hair Associate Members' Programme.
Continue reading "Raise your profile and money for Leukaemia Research" »
Tags: Alternative Hair
Hairstyle Step by Step: Heavy Redhead Texture
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Posted by
Alex
Dated: December 8, 2008 10:30 AM
Dated: December 8, 2008 10:30 AM
A step by step showcasing a wonderful top-heavy, textured, layed style with vibrant redhead colour from & Hide Saiga of TONI & GUY...
Click on thumbnails for larger images
or
see more textured and layered styles at our fantastic image gallery
Continue reading "Hairstyle Step by Step: Heavy Redhead Texture" »
Tags: Step by Step
Michelle Thornley wins Autumn Snapshot Competition
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 9, 2008 9:56 AM
Dated: December 9, 2008 9:56 AM
Well done to Michelle Thornley from Short n Curly's Uxbridge, winner of the Autumn Snapshot Competition.
Continue reading "Michelle Thornley wins Autumn Snapshot Competition" »
Tags: Goldwell , Michelle Thornley , Snapshot Competition
Megan Zarrabi is the Young Hairdresser of the Year 2008
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 10, 2008 1:57 PM
Dated: December 10, 2008 1:57 PM
Megan Zarrabi of hob salons is the new Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year after wowing judges with her on-trend crop at the Clothes Show Live.
All 19 finalists* impressed the judging panel, that included Hall of Fame members Lisa Shepherd, Phil Smith of TONI&GUY and Charles and Karen Dodd of Cutting Room Creative, by recreating their photographic entry live on stage.
Continue reading "Megan Zarrabi is the Young Hairdresser of the Year 2008" »
Tags: Clothes Show Live , hob salons , Young Hairdresser of the Year
Celebrity Hair-o-Meter: Heidi Grange does the do...
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Posted by
Alex
Dated: December 12, 2008 2:02 PM
Dated: December 12, 2008 2:02 PM
Packed with movie premieres and surprise haircuts this week the stars braced the cold to show us how to wear the perfect up dos and warned us, whether knowingly or unknowingly is a different matter, how not to do the downright don'ts.
Continue reading "Celebrity Hair-o-Meter: Heidi Grange does the do..." »
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , Heidi Range
Nigella Switches on Xmas for the Hansfords
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Posted by
Bindi
Dated: December 15, 2008 10:22 AM
Dated: December 15, 2008 10:22 AM
Who better to turn on the Mount Street, Mayfair Christmas lights, than local resident, Jo Hansford devotee, the ravishing Nigella Lawson? After flicking the all important switch in one of London's most stylish neighbourhoods, Nigella was invited to toast the festive season at a drinks reception at the Jo Hansford salon in the company of Jo's loyal clients, local residents and celebrities.
Jay Jay's takes the lead at NHF Awards
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Posted by
Bindi
Dated: December 15, 2008 11:04 AM
Dated: December 15, 2008 11:04 AM
Jay Jay's of Bristol are on cloud nine after sweeping the board at the National Hairdressing Federation Awards with four fantastic 1st prizes and two 2nd prizes.
Continue reading "Jay Jay's takes the lead at NHF Awards" »
British Scientist named L'Oréal Laureate 2009
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Posted by
Bindi
Dated: December 15, 2008 11:10 AM
Dated: December 15, 2008 11:10 AM
British scientist, Athene Donald was crowned European Laureate 2009 as part of the prestigious L'Oréal UNESCO Awards For Women in Science.
Continue reading "British Scientist named L'Oréal Laureate 2009" »
Hairstyle Step by Step: Heavy Layered Bob with Soft Highlights
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Posted by
Alex
Dated: December 16, 2008 9:33 AM
Dated: December 16, 2008 9:33 AM
A step by step hairstyle guide to creating a heavy, layed bob with soft highlights from Jörg Zimmer for La Biosthetique
Continue reading "Hairstyle Step by Step: Heavy Layered Bob with Soft Highlights" »
Tags: Bob , Highlights , Jorg Zimmer , La Boisthetique , Layers , Step by Step
Wella give Marc Antoni stylists golden opportunity
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 16, 2008 8:19 AM
Dated: December 16, 2008 8:19 AM
Two lucky Marc Antoni stylists tried their hand at catwalk session styling for an intimate Matthew Williamson show recently thanks to Wella Professionals.
Continue reading "Wella give Marc Antoni stylists golden opportunity" »
Tags: Marc Antoni , Matthew Williamson , Wella
Clipso Young Superstars 2008
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 16, 2008 10:34 AM
Dated: December 16, 2008 10:34 AM
Every year the Clipso Young Superstars awards celebrate the crème de la crème of Clipso and Addiction trainees.
Continue reading "Clipso Young Superstars 2008" »
Tags: Clipso , L'Oreal Professionel
The Best in Afro Hair at the 2008 Black Beauty/Wahl Hair Awards
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Posted by
Alex
Dated: December 18, 2008 10:24 AM
Dated: December 18, 2008 10:24 AM
More than 500 of the country's top black hairstylists and professionals gathered at the Hilton London Metropole for the 14th Black Beauty/Wahl Hair Awards. Some 150 stylists had entered the award, with 60 making the finals.
The top award for Stylist of the Year went to Kim Johnston from Hype Coiffure Salon who said: "I've always been behind the Black Beauty/Wahl Hair Awards and have mentored my team to enter. I love creating looks with Afro hair and I thought it was essential to raise the level with my entry."
The Black Beauty/Wahl Hair Awards cover 12 categories that recognise the diversity and versatility of Afro hair. Other winners included Shade Oloniyo from Josh Hair and Beauty, WHERE, who scooped the Newcomer of the Year award and MK from MK Hair Studio and Academy, WHERE, who won Barber of the Year.
Tags: Black Beauty/Wahl Awards
Festive Season Party Hair 2008
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 25, 2008 3:12 PM
Dated: December 25, 2008 3:12 PM
Now that the celebratory season is in full swing, clients will be asking for party hair ideas. We pick six stunning hairstyles for the party season.
Continue reading "Festive Season Party Hair 2008" »
Tags: party hair
Cloud 9 Raises £1500 for Charity Fashion Show
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Posted by
Bindi
Dated: December 19, 2008 12:01 PM
Dated: December 19, 2008 12:01 PM
A whopping £1500 was raised for Breakthrough Breast Cancer when Cloud 9 Bar and Kitchen
in Hampton Court hosted a Fashion Show.
Continue reading "Cloud 9 Raises £1500 for Charity Fashion Show " »
HJi hearts.... Rita Hayworth Hair
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 22, 2008 11:16 AM
Dated: December 22, 2008 11:16 AM
Hollywood starlets can't get enough of Rita Hayworth's iconic look which epitomises glamour and sex appeal.
Continue reading "HJi hearts.... Rita Hayworth Hair" »
Tags: Evan Rachel Wood , Rita Hayworth , Scarlett Johansson
Andrew Barton - How Hairdressing Can Ride the Recession
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 19, 2008 12:04 PM
Dated: December 19, 2008 12:04 PM
As usual at this time of the year, I have been crazy busy and this last couple of days I have worked 9am-9pm and 7am-9pm in the salon to fit in as many clients as I possibly can because I have decided to take a long Christmas break.
If you add in the fact that I spent the start of the week filming for 10 Years Younger - which is back on your screens in the new year - it's no wonder that I am Red-Bulled up at 9am in the mornings!
Continue reading "Andrew Barton - How Hairdressing Can Ride the Recession" »
Tags: Andrew Barton , Recession
Win Tickets to the Fellowship's Sorcerer and The Apprentice Masterclass
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 31, 2008 11:30 PM
Dated: December 31, 2008 11:30 PM
The first Fellowship for British Hairdressing Masterclass event of the year - entitled 'The Sorcerer and The Apprentice' will be presented in London's prestigious Cumberland Hotel on Monday 19th January and you can be there as a reporter for HJi.
Continue reading "Win Tickets to the Fellowship's Sorcerer and The Apprentice Masterclass" »
Celebrity Style: Rosario Dawson Gets it Right
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Posted by
Alex
Dated: December 20, 2008 9:33 AM
Dated: December 20, 2008 9:33 AM
It's that time again, the weekly round up of shaming the bad hair and praising the good. Who's got it right and who needs to be put right?
Continue reading "Celebrity Style: Rosario Dawson Gets it Right" »
Tags: celebrity hairstyles , Rosario Dawson
How to Create the Perfect Brunette Hair Colour
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 24, 2008 10:20 AM
Dated: December 24, 2008 10:20 AM
Creating a glossy, healthy head of brunette hair is harder than it looks and all too often hair can look flat and lifeless.
Philip Bell from Ishoka in Aberdeen explains how to create the perfect brunette like the nation's sweetheart Cheryl Cole.
Continue reading "How to Create the Perfect Brunette Hair Colour" »
Tags: brunette , Cheryl Cole
How to Create the Perfect Redhead
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 24, 2008 10:51 AM
Dated: December 24, 2008 10:51 AM
Radiant redheads are simple when you know how, but get it wrong and the results are disastrous.
Karine Jackson from Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty, London, explains how to create the ultimate redheads.
Continue reading "How to Create the Perfect Redhead" »
Tags: red hair , redhead
How to Create the Perfect Head of Black Hair
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 24, 2008 11:03 AM
Dated: December 24, 2008 11:03 AM
The Goth look is back and jet black hair is the most essential accessory for creating the hottest autumn/winter 08 look.
Christel Lundqvist, head of technical for hob salons, London, explains how to get the look spot on.
Continue reading "How to Create the Perfect Head of Black Hair" »
Tags: black hair
How to Create the Perfect Blonde Hair
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 24, 2008 11:20 AM
Dated: December 24, 2008 11:20 AM
There's a fine line between a stunning, squeaky clean blonde and a brassy, cheap-looking head of yellow hair.
Tim Scott-Wright from Lisa Shepherd Salons, Birmingham, shares his top tips for creating the perfect blonde.
Continue reading "How to Create the Perfect Blonde Hair" »
Tags: blonde hair
Karine Jackson joins Herb UK
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 22, 2008 10:57 AM
Dated: December 22, 2008 10:57 AM
Herb UK have unveiled Karine Jackson, London Hairdresser of the Year 2007, as their new Creative Director.
Continue reading "Karine Jackson joins Herb UK" »
Tags: Herb UK , Karine Jackson , Neve Campbell
Industry Secrets for Creating the Perfect Hair Colour
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 24, 2008 2:01 PM
Dated: December 24, 2008 2:01 PM
Hair colour has never been so popular with shades from icy blondes to vibrant reds, purples and even the deepest gothic blacks making a huge impact on the catwalks and the high streets.
Continue reading "Industry Secrets for Creating the Perfect Hair Colour" »
Tags: blonde hair , brunette , colouring techniques , hair colour , red hair , redhead
Hairstyle Step by Step: Layered Asymmetric Bob with Soft Redhead Colour
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Posted by
Alex
Dated: December 27, 2008 10:09 AM
Dated: December 27, 2008 10:09 AM
A step by step hairstyle guide to creating a layered, asymmetric bob with soft redhead colour from Stephanie Gallien for La Biosthetique
Continue reading "Hairstyle Step by Step: Layered Asymmetric Bob with Soft Redhead Colour" »
Tags: hairstyles , La Boisthetique , Step by Step
HJi hearts... tousled bobs
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: December 29, 2008 3:43 PM
Dated: December 29, 2008 3:43 PM
Tousled bobs are the talk of the town and HJi loves this latest look.
Continue reading "HJi hearts... tousled bobs" »
Tags: Angelina Jolie , Gwyneth Paltrow , Kylie , Lisa Shepherd , Nancy Dell'Olio , Tousled bob
Celebrity Hair Masters and Disasters of 2008
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 28, 2008 11:57 AM
Dated: December 28, 2008 11:57 AM
Celebville has been awash with celebrity hair stories in 2008, with Posh turning her posse into bobbed clones and then opting for a pixie crop so dramatic that it even outshone J-Lo.
Elsewhere there's been a celeb-wide throwing out of the straightening irons; as the stars of the big and small screens bade farewell to poker straight hair and said hello to volume and loose, tousled waves.
At the other end of the spectrum were the wannabe blonde bombshells, who actually just bombed. These are our masters and disasters in the celebrity hair stakes in 2008.
Continue reading "Celebrity Hair Masters and Disasters of 2008 " »
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles
HJ's Hairdressing Events Highlights of 2008
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 31, 2008 11:15 AM
Dated: December 31, 2008 11:15 AM
The hairdressing industry is synonymous with creativity and flair, at the forefront when it comes to education and promoting its talented individuals, but it also knows how to party with the best of them!
Here's a reminder of HJ and HJi's highlights of 2008; read on and reminisce...
Continue reading "HJ's Hairdressing Events Highlights of 2008 " »
Tags: British Hairdressing Awards , British Hairdressing Business Awards , HJ Business Live , Salon International