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Alice
Dated: April 1, 2009 4:12 PM
If you're looking for a lightweight hairspray that will banish stickiness, flakiness and oiliness, check out Kevin.Murphy Session.Spray.
Continue reading "Star Products: Kevin.Murphy Session.Spray" »
Tags: Kevin Murphy , Sophie Ellis Bextor
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Kate
Dated: April 6, 2009 9:30 AM
Friday 1st May is 'HABB Day' and this year it's even easier to donate!
HABB Day calls on every hairdresser, beauty therapist and nail technician or industry person and company to simply donate £1 to HABB to help towards reaching its annual fundraising target.
HABB has set up a text number to make it easier for everyone to donate their donations on the day. So all you have to do is type HABB in a text message and send it 82540 to donate*.
Continue reading "Help Raise Funds for HABB on HABB Day" »
Tags: HABB , HABB Day
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Emma S.
Dated: April 3, 2009 10:16 AM
Here's your chance to win a Wella Professionals goodie bag, filled with High Hair products, training vouchers, and a Long Hair Tool Kit.
We've also got ten runners-up prizes up for grabs, which include a long Hair Tool Kit and a selection of products from the High Hair styling range.
Enter now to win the Wella goodies!
Tags: wella professionals high hair product competition
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Kate
Dated: April 1, 2009 4:03 PM
To celebrate 30 years of trading and caring for the earth, Aveda is aiming to raise a whopping $3million for clean water rights with this year's April Earth Month.
Now in the 11th year, Aveda Earth Month campaigns have raised over $11 million for environmental causes including Global Greengrants Fund, who it has supported for the last three years.
This month's campaign strives to raise funds for clean water rights and calls for strategic local and global action to protect local waterways, promote organic farming, empower communities and help make clean water accessible to everyone--everywhere.
Continue reading "April is Aveda Earth Month" »
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 9:48 AM
Few feelings beat the buzz of being recognised by your peers and scooping an award at the British Hairdressing Business Awards.
And when there the excitement of the night trails off, there's a new warm glow as you realise the huge impact the award can have on your business.
The British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008 winners reflect of the effects that winning has had on them and their businesses.
Continue reading "The British Hairdressing Business Awards: Great for Business" »
Tags: British Hairdressing Business Awards
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Kate
Dated: April 1, 2009 1:23 PM
Admired within the industry for both his creative skills and business acumen, Darren Ambrose from D&J Ambrose, is one of hairdressing's visionaries.
A former British Hairdressing Awards Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year and owner of a successful salon, he believes that it is time that hairdressing is given its due recognition.
Continue reading "Hairdressing the Ultimate Job Satisfaction for Darren Ambrose" »
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Kate
Dated: April 6, 2009 9:50 AM
HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards reward and recognise individuals and salons that excel in the business of professional hairdressing.
With categories to acknowledge the professionalism and skills of the salon assistants and managers, through to the business directors and the teams that epitomise all that is good about the hairdressing industry - there is a category that recognises you and your team.

Continue reading "British Hairdressing Business Awards 2009" »
Tags: British Hairdressing Business Awards
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 5:45 PM

From a new salon opening to a hectic four days at the Vitality Show, it has been a crazy busy month for British Hairdresser of the Year, Akin Konizi.
These are some of his highlights...
Continue reading "Akin Konizi's March Highlights" »
Tags: Akin Konizi , British Hairdresser of the Year
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: April 6, 2009 4:07 PM
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With all the scandal that Fern has faced over the past year, it's good to know that her hair has kept her looking fabulous.
Continue reading "HJi hearts . . . Fern Britton's blonde bob" »
Tags: blonde , bob , bobs , Fern Britton
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Alice
Dated: April 14, 2009 11:20 AM
Alice Dellal isn't everyone's cup of tea but her punky meets thrash metal style is the toast of fashion land.
Not seen since the early nineties, she's also giving undercuts a fashion moment.
Continue reading "HJi hearts . . . Alice Dellal's Undercut" »
Tags: Alice Dellal , undercut
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Andrew Barton
Dated: April 6, 2009 10:51 AM
For the past five days I've been working at Bristol Fashion Week, headlining with GMTV's fashion stylist Mark Heyes.
We did an Ant and Dec and presented the whole show - I didn't actually cut any hair!
We were doing up to five shows a day, so it was exhausting, but it was fun though.
Mark and I are old friends so we bounce off each other quite naturally.
Continue reading "Andrew Barton's Diary - Bristol Double Act" »
Tags: 10 Years Younger , Andrew Barton , Bristol Fashion Week
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Kate
Dated: April 7, 2009 11:37 AM
The British Beauty & Spa Awards were designed to raise the profile of the professional industry with consumers while simultaneously recognising and celebrating the excellence of its highest achievers.
Widely regarded as the 'Oscars' of the beauty, spa and nail industry, the awards promote highest-quality standards and professionalism in every sector, as borne out by the broad spectrum of categories set up to highlight exceptional individuals and teams along with owners and businesses - whether salon or spa.
The awards are independently judged, so the winners know they are the best of the best. Enter now to gain the recognition you richly deserve.
This is your chance to be a part of the biggest fashion event to hit the capital in years - and see the final of the Clothes Show Nail Awards, supported by Habia and HJ's sister publication, Health & Beauty Salon.The Clothes Show is coming to London on 29-31 May, and we have 12 pairs of tickets for the first day of the show to give away.
Continue reading "Win Tickets to the Clothes Show London" »
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Kate
Dated: April 5, 2009 3:30 PM
Few images are as universally seductive as the just-got-out-of-the-sea look of toussled beach hair; follow that with the sultry effect of sun-kissed locks and it's no wonder many clients love their summertime hair.
But as attractive as summer hair can be, the sun, sea salt and chlorine all wreak havoc with the hair's health and can leave it dry, frizzy and beyond repair.
Continue reading "Protecting Hair From Sun Damage" »
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Matthew
Dated: April 7, 2009 2:50 PM
A host of hairdressing talent gathered for the Manchester and London finals of the sixth annual Schwarzkopf Professional Creative Team Awards.
The awards, designed to celebrate creative talent within Schwarzkopf Professional, see creative teams from across the UK compete in two dramatic live showcases.
Continue reading "Top Effort at the Schwarzkopf Creative Team Awards " »
Tags: Hair Studio , Schwarzkopf Professional , Zoology
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Kate
Dated: April 7, 2009 11:58 AM
Sun, sea and lazy days by the pool: the perfect combination for idyllic holidays and dreamy summer days, but something of a nightmare when it comes to healthy hair.
Which is why its essential that clients protect their locks against the elements with the array of summer haircare products that protect against UV rays and ward of sun damage.
As an added incentive to encourage clients to invest that little bit of money in keeping summer hair healthy, many hairdressing manufacturers offer fab free gifts from beach bags to i-pod speakers as gifts with purchase.
So as well as treating their tresses to a little TLC, clients can treat themselves too. Here are a selection of the summer gifts available.
Continue reading "Summer Haircare Products and Gifts 09" »
Tags: hair products , haircare , Summer hair care products
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Bindi
Dated: April 8, 2009 5:22 PM
Ain't it Funny how a whole host of latino lovelies stepped out with beautiful long glossy locks this week.
We're guessing that even lovely J-Lo herself wouldn't find a lot to smile about with the monstrosities propping up the table though - and what's going on when a Sex in the City superstar gets it oh so wrong?
These are our hairstyle hits and horror shows of the last couple of weeks.
Continue reading "Latin Fever on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter" »
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Matthew
Dated: April 14, 2009 9:51 AM
With the Budget just a week away, Matthew Batham speculates on what it might do for the hairdressing industry and asks hairdressers what they are hoping Chancellor Alastair Darling will deliver.
Continue reading "What Will the Budget Do for Hairdressing?" »
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Kate
Dated: April 14, 2009 11:54 AM
After the drama and tension of the live hair competitions on the L'Oréal Professionnel Regional Tour, this year's Colour Trophy Grand Finalists have been selected.
At each of the live regional events, the finalists had 30 minutes to recreate their photographic entry in the glare of the spotlight and with an excited audience watching over them.
Once their looks were completed, it was over to the expert eyes of the panels of esteemed judges to select the regional winners. And here the are the Grand Finalists' images (click on an image to see full size shot) ...
Continue reading "L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Grand Finalists " »
Tags: Colour Trophy , L'Oreal Professionnel
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Alice
Dated: April 16, 2009 5:05 PM
If you thought the perm was a thing of the past, think again!
Curls are still creeping back into fashion and Scream star Neve Campbell is a fan of Organic Curl Systems' ammonia free perm.
Continue reading "Star Products: Organic Curl Systems' Perm" »
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity style , Organic Curl Systems , Star Products
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Kate
Dated: April 15, 2009 12:12 PM
It's that time of year when the most innovative style savvy hairdressers compete against their peers in the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy, Men's Image Award and Young Colourist Award.
These are the regional winners of the Men's Image and Young Colourist Award finalists (click on images to see full-sized image).
Continue reading "Men's Image and Young Colourist Award Grand Finalists" »
Tags: Colour Trophy , L'Oreal Professionnel , Men's Image Award , Young Colourist Award
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Kate
Dated: April 14, 2009 12:43 PM
The six finalists of the inaugural Mizani Afro Catwalk Look have been chosen by a panel of leading industry names at the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy judging.
They will now go forward to a live judging day at the L'Oréal International Academy on Friday, May 15.
One of these stunning images will be named the winner at the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Grand Final on June 1.
Continue reading "Mizani Afro Catwalk Look Award Finalists" »
Tags: Afro Catwalk Look Awards , Colour Trophy , Mizani
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Matthew
Dated: April 17, 2009 3:00 PM
Not content with being the reigning Men's Hairdresser of the Year, Jamie Stevens has just bagged himself a television gig with the style guru of the moment Gok Wan.
Needless to say Jamie - the new resident hairdresser on Gok's Fashion Fix - was a happy man when Matthew Batham caught up with him.
Continue reading "Gok Fixed it for Jamie Stevens" »
Tags: Gok Wan , Gok's Fashion Fix , Jamie Stevens , Miss Naked Beauty
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Matthew
Dated: April 20, 2009 12:13 PM

In an industry that always looks on the positive side and likes to see the best in every situation; hairdressing has a couple of ongoing issues that are its thorns in the side.
Both the grey market and the grey area over allergy testing are the problems that won't go away as HJ news editor Matthew Batham explains.
Continue reading "Grey market and Allergy Testing - Hairdressing's Ongoing Issues" »
Tags: allergy testing , Boots , grey market , Paul Mitchell , sensitivity testing
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: April 28, 2009 12:25 PM
Over the past 25 years, HJs British Hairdressing Awards have grown and flourished to become the night of the year on the hairdressing calendar.
For those lucky (and talented) enough to scoop one of the prestigious awards it can be the springboard to a highly successful and extremely profitable career.
Being a British Hairdressing Awards winner can open doors not only for the winner, but also for their salon and it will without doubt lead to a night not to be forgotten.
We ask winners past and present to re-live their memories from the last quarter-of-a-century of the British Hairdressing Awards.

Continue reading "Magical Memories from 25 Years of the British Hairdressing Awards" »
Tags: British Hairdressing Awards
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: April 27, 2009 11:18 AM
Win yourself £1,500 worth of fantastic Sabre items including top-notch products and slick styling tools.

Continue reading "Win £1,500 of Fantastic Sabre Hair Products" »
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Alice
Dated: April 20, 2009 4:29 PM
Expectant mum and pretty presenter Holly Willoughby has been sporting big blonde waves which look fabulous.
Right now, the Dancing on Ice star can't put a foot wrong with her stunning locks.
Continue reading "HJi hearts . . . Holly Willoughby's big blonde waves" »
Tags: Holly Willoughby
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Alice
Dated: April 21, 2009 2:58 PM
Aprul 20 saw the crème de la crème of the hairdressing world gather at the luxurious Banqueting House in London for a Fellowship for British Hairdressing night of entertainment, good food, and stunning hair.
Continue reading "Circus Fun at the Fellowship President's Night 09" »
Tags: Angelo Seminara , Ann Herman , Fellowship for British Hairdressing , Guy Kremer , Nicky Clarke , presidents night , Richard Ward , Steven Goldsworthy , Terry Calvert , Trevor Sorbie
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Alex
Dated: April 23, 2009 2:14 PM
Tom Kroboth of Aveda's step-by-step guide to applying deep, subtle, mahogany tones to a sweeping fringe.
Continue reading "Hairstyle Step by Step: Eye-Catching Mahogany Accents" »
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Alice
Dated: April 22, 2009 3:31 PM
Hollywood starts can't get enough of natural products and the cast of top teen drama Gossip girl are no different.
Continue reading "Star Products: Aveda Shampure Shampoo and Conditioner" »
Tags: Aveda , Gossip Girl , Leighton Meester
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Alex
Dated: April 24, 2009 9:00 AM
HJi gives you the chance to banish knots and tangles instantly by winning one of two hundred fantastic Tangle Teezers!
Winner of HJ's 2008 Innovation of the Year, the brush is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably into the palm of the hand. Its individual teeth are designed not to grip the hair but to glide through each section and break down knots and tangles on impact. As a result, hair isn't damaged or lost through brushing as there is no pulling or tugging involved.
The Tangle Teezer usually retails for £9.99 but to be in with a chance of getting one completely free of charge simply click on the link below and fill in your details.
Tags: Competitions , Tangle Teezer
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Alex
Dated: April 24, 2009 11:20 AM
Prevent towels slipping off clients' shoulders with the Tie Towel. Sculpted to fit comfortably on shoulders, the black towel is bleach- and tint-resistant and features an adjustable toggle that can be salon branded
To be in with a chance of winning a pack of six fantastic Tie Towels completely free of charge simply click the link below and fill out your details!
For more information on Tie Towels
Call: 0161 236 9700
or visit www.tietowel.co.uk
Tags: HJi , Tie Towels
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Alice
Dated: April 23, 2009 9:13 AM
Glorious sunshine meant that it was the perfect day for the London leg of the Aveda Walk for Water this week.
Continue reading "Aveda Walk For Water 2009" »
Tags: Aveda , Walk for Water
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Alex
Dated: April 23, 2009 4:06 PM
This year HJ's British Hairdressing Awards, the most prestigious competition in hairdressing, celebrates 25 years of recognising hair excellence.
Each year, there are numerous categories to enter, from regional awards that cover the length of the country to specialist categories that require a variety of skills.
Entry is by photographic collection and judging takes place annonymously giving every hairdresser the same opportunity to win one of the coveted awards.
Continue reading "British Hairdressing Awards 2009" »
Tags: British Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards
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Alice
Dated: April 27, 2009 10:09 AM
The stars of the small screen came out in force last night for the annual BAFTA Television awards.
Continue reading "BAFTA Television Awards 2009 - Red Carpet Hair" »
Tags: Davina McCall , Karine Jackson , Liz McClarnon , Michelle Ryan , Mischa Barton , Neville Ramsey , Patsy Kensit , Skylar McDonald , Tess Daly
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Alice
Dated: April 27, 2009 4:13 PM
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Amelie star Audrey Tautou always looks lovely and her appearance in a new film about the life of Coco Chanel is no exception.
Continue reading "HJi hearts . . . Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel" »
Tags: Aaron Blondell , Audrey Tautou , bob , Coco Chanel , John Carne , waves
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Kate
Dated: April 22, 2009 2:33 PM
The photographic winners of the Trend Vision Award 09 have been chosen after an intense afternoon of judging at the Wella Professionals World Studio, London.
Hairdressers from across the country had submitted their interpretations of this year's Trend Vision trends: Utopia, Intersexion, DeLush and Virtual Life and now it was down to the panel of industry experts to put their favourites through to the Regional Heats.
Find out who made the cut.
Continue reading "Trend Vision Award 2009 Photographic Winners" »
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Alex
Dated: April 30, 2009 10:11 AM
A hairstyle step-by-step guide to creating long disconnected layers with a heavy fringe and beautiful blonde colour by Stephanie Gallien for La Biosthetique.
Continue reading "Hairstyle Step by Step: Blonde Layers With Heavy Fringe" »
Tags: blonde hair , hairstyle trends , heavy fringe , La Biosthestique , Layers , step by step , Stephanie Gallien
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Alice
Dated: April 30, 2009 2:15 PM
Screen queen Cameron Diaz has changed her hair more than she's changed her outfits. We look at her styles throughout the years and you get to vote for her best look to date.
We'd love to hear your opinions about Cameron's styles on the HJi Forum. The winning looks will be featured in a Cameron Diaz style feature in HJ.
Click on pics to enlarge. Vote now!
Continue reading "Choose Cameron Diaz's Hottest Hairstyle" »
Tags: Cameron Diaz
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Kate
Dated: April 30, 2009 11:46 AM
TIGI have had to cancel their 'World Release' hair show because of the outbreak of Swine Flu in Mexico.
The international show was scheduled to take place in Cancun, Mexico, on May 16th and 17th to an international audience of hairdressers and was planned to launch TIGI's new Rockaholic styling range, as well as their latest collection Unity.
Continue reading "Swine Flu Halts TIGI's World Release" »
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Kate
Dated: April 30, 2009 12:03 PM
Learning the most useful, most inspiring techniques was black and white at the ghd Transformation Education seminars; where attendees used black and white cards to vote for the trends and celebrity hairstyles that they would most like to see demonstrated.
But the transformation seminars - which took place at 10 fabulous UK venues throughout the UK - weren't just about the hottest new looks; members of the ghd creative education team and the ghd directive also showed the audience new solutions to age-old problems.
Continue reading "New Trends and Techniques at ghd Transformation Seminars" »
Tags: ghd
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Alex
Dated: April 30, 2009 2:49 PM
Gerard Scarpaci for Aveda's step-by-step guide to creating a layered androgynous hairstyle perfect for the modern man.
Continue reading "Hairstyle Step by Step: Mens Fringe" »
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 2:53 PM
The British Hairdressing Business Awards Business Director of the Year is the person (or people) who is the driving force behind a top hairdresser or salon.
He/she would have developed new ideas and strategies for the business and will have moved the salon/hairdresser forward by demonstrating forward thinking, entrepreneurial business skills that maximise on the media opportunities available.
Continue reading "Business Director of the Year Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 3:18 PM
Innovation of the Year/Website of the Year is open to any salon with an innovative website or anyone who has put into practice an idea or launched a product which is new to the hairdressing industry.
Continue reading "Innovation/Website of the Year Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 3:43 PM
Customer Care Award is for salons who can show that their customer care policy has contributed to their success.
Continue reading "Customer Care Award Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 3:50 PM
Open to new independent salons that have been open for a maximum of two years.
Continue reading "Independent Salon - Business Newcomer Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 4:29 PM
For juniors or assistants who have been training for a maximum of three years.
Continue reading "Junior of the Year Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 4:37 PM
The Manager of the Year award recognises outstanding salon managers or anyone who manages a team with a salon.
Continue reading "Manager of the Year Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 3:32 PM
This award goes to a salon that can demonstrate and outstanding marketing strategy that has benefitted their business.
Continue reading "Marketing Award Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 3:45 PM
This award recognises the salons with an extraordinary record when it comes to displaying, recommending and selling professional haircare.
Continue reading "Retail Salon of the Year Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 3:55 PM
The winner of the category must have redesigned an existing salon or designed a new salon in the past 18 months,
Continue reading "Salon Design of the Year Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 3:58 PM
This category is open to single salons (not groups) with an annual turnover in excess of £350K.
Continue reading "Salon of the Year 1 Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 4:11 PM
This category is open to single salons (not salon groups) with an annual turnover up to £350K.
Continue reading "Salon of the Year 2 Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 4:15 PM
Salon Team of the Year can be won by any salon that has more than three team members.
Continue reading "Salon Team of the Year Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 4:33 PM
The British Hairdressing Business Awards Training Award is open to a salon or group of salons, which train up to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Continue reading "Training Award Past Winners" »
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Kate
Dated: April 3, 2009 4:57 PM
This British Hairdressing Business Awards category is open to salon managers or anyone who manages a team within a salon.
Continue reading "Manager of the Year Past Winners" »