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Behind the Scenes with the Young Hairdresser of the Year
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Alice
Dated: June 5, 2009 11:03 AM
Senior stylist Megan Zarrabi, hob salons Northwood, was ecstatic when she won Clothes Show Young Hairdresser of the Year.
"I was absolutely gobsmacked when my name was called out, the standard was so high and I'd prepared myself for the worst," she says.
Continue reading "Behind the Scenes with the Young Hairdresser of the Year" »
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Hairstyle Step by Step: Choppy Bob with Sweeping Fringe
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Alex
Dated: June 10, 2009 11:35 AM
A step-by-step guide to creating a choppy bob with sweeping fringe, coloured with warm copper and gold tones, by international Trend Zoom creative team for Goldwell.
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Hairstyle Step by Step: Blonde Geometric Bob
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Alex
Dated: June 3, 2009 1:32 PM
Dated: June 3, 2009 1:32 PM
A step-by-step guide to creating a blonde geometric bob, infused with pastel violet and orange shades, created by the international Trend Zoom creative team for Goldwell.
Continue reading "Hairstyle Step by Step: Blonde Geometric Bob" »
Tags: Hairstyles , Step by Step , Tutorials
Akin Konizi Quizzed by British Hairdressing Awards Winners
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Kate
Dated: June 1, 2009 10:30 AM
Dated: June 1, 2009 10:30 AM
Akin Konizi, HJ's 2008 British Hairdresser of the Year, answers questions from past and present category winners at the British Hairdressing Awards.
Continue reading "Akin Konizi Quizzed by British Hairdressing Awards Winners " »
Tags: Akin Konizi , British Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards
Getting Creative with Clippers
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Kate
Dated: June 1, 2009 12:13 PM
Dated: June 1, 2009 12:13 PM
Clippers are no longer seen as cumbersome barbering tools, but a way to experiment and be creative. One fan is HJ's 2008 Men's Hairdresser of the Year Jamie Stevens, art director at Errol Douglas, London, who regularly uses clippers.
"Clippers are quick and easy to use," says Jamie. "They're also great for the military precision hairstyles that have become popular with men."
Continue reading "Getting Creative with Clippers" »
HJi Hearts . . . Bold Braids
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Alice
Dated: June 2, 2009 10:00 AM
Dated: June 2, 2009 10:00 AM
The trend for pretty plaits has taken the celebrity world by storm with style-setter Nicole Richie opting for various takes on the look.
Continue reading "HJi Hearts . . . Bold Braids" »
Tags: braids , Nicole Richie , Peaches Geldof , plaits , Rachel Bilson , Salma Hayek
Colour Trophy 2009 Winners Announced
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Kate
Dated: June 2, 2009 10:46 AM
Dated: June 2, 2009 10:46 AM
Belfast salon Rogue Hair was named the winner of this year's L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy after a night of drama, entertainment and excitement at Earls Court 2.
The Grand Final, hosted by former Blue Peter host and Strictly Come Dancing star, Gethin Jones, also saw the inaugural Mizani Catwalk Look Award - the first live afro hair competition of its kind.
Continue reading "Colour Trophy 2009 Winners Announced" »
Tags: Colour Trophy
Be Educated by the Habia Skills Team
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Kate
Dated: June 1, 2009 9:14 AM
Dated: June 1, 2009 9:14 AM
The Habia Skills Team is on the road again and will be hitting Leicester on Monday 15 June 2009 at Leicester College with their latest hairdressing and barbering roadshow.
Continue reading "Be Educated by the Habia Skills Team" »
Star Products: BaByliss PRO Dial-A-Heat Tongs
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Alice
Dated: June 6, 2009 4:01 PM
Dated: June 6, 2009 4:01 PM
Kylie's perfect waves are helped along by Babyliss PRO Dial-A-Heat tongs which give her bouncing mane a buoyant boost.
Continue reading "Star Products: BaByliss PRO Dial-A-Heat Tongs" »
Tags: Alain Pichon , BaByliss Pro , Kylie Minogue
Join Hairdressing's CuttheVAT Debate
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Kate
Dated: June 4, 2009 10:19 AM
Dated: June 4, 2009 10:19 AM
CuttheVAT campaign led by the National Hairdressers' Federation (NHF) is appealing to all hairdressing business owners, ranging from salon owners to freelancers, to answer four simple questions that have the potential to achieve the coalition's goal of reducing VAT for hairdressing services to 5%.
The campaign needs hairdressing business owners to answer the questions as a matter of urgency so that campaign organisers can present the strongest arguments possible to treasury officials at a meeting on 19 June.
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La Biosthetique Announce New Artistic Team
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Kate
Dated: June 4, 2009 11:33 AM
Dated: June 4, 2009 11:33 AM
La Biosthetique has appointed its first UK Artistic Team after a round of regional heats and presentations from sylists at La Biosthetique salons around the country.
The competitors were asked to submit photographs and present models, explaining their inspiration and their motivation to contribute to the on-going creative success of La Biosthetique.
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Royston Blythe opens at the Dorchester
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Matthew
Dated: June 4, 2009 11:32 AM
Dated: June 4, 2009 11:32 AM
Royston and partner Nick Malenko welcomed guests to a glitzy champagne reception, before offering them a viewing of the salon.
Industry names and celebrities turned out in force last month for the official opening of Royston Blythe at the Dorchester.
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Jo Hansford's Tips For Perfect Client Colour Changes
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Kate
Dated: June 4, 2009 12:13 PM
Dated: June 4, 2009 12:13 PM
A client who wants to undergo a colour change can be one of the most lucrative salon opportunities, leading colourist Jo Hansford shares her wisdom on how to maximise the potential.
Continue reading "Jo Hansford's Tips For Perfect Client Colour Changes" »
New look for Peaches Geldof
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Matthew
Dated: June 4, 2009 1:40 PM
Dated: June 4, 2009 1:40 PM
Peaches Geldof visited the Sanrizz salon at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London, recently where she was given an on-trend new look by stylists, and colourist, Robert Kirby, pictured here with the party girl herself.
Racoon Launches Subsidised Extensions Service
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Matthew
Dated: June 3, 2009 1:46 PM
Dated: June 3, 2009 1:46 PM
Racoon International has set up a heavily subsidised programme to provide an alternative to wigs for women suffering from medical hair loss.
The Racoon International Hair in Recovery Programme will offer an approved hair extensions service that the company claims is structured to be accessible and affordable to as many women as possible.
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Rainbow Room International in Drugs Awareness Initiative
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Matthew
Dated: June 5, 2009 9:00 AM
Dated: June 5, 2009 9:00 AM
Staff at Rainbow Room International's Buchanan Street salon in Glasgow are helping to stamp out misconceptions relating to drugs in support of the Scottish government's Know the Score Informing Parents campaign.
The initiative taps into the close relationship between hairdressers and their clients, to pass on information about the Know the Score Campaign.
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Rainbow Room International Offer Free Cuts for Charity
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Kate
Dated: June 9, 2009 4:42 PM
Dated: June 9, 2009 4:42 PM
Award-winning hairdressers, Rainbow Room International will be giving free haircuts to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care's Big Build appeal.
'Caring Sunday' will take place on Sunday, June 14 and clients attending one of the 11 Rainbow Room International hair salons will be asked to make a donation to Marie Curie Cancer Care rather than paying for their cut.
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The Fellowship Heads to Devon
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Alice
Dated: June 7, 2009 10:12 AM
Dated: June 7, 2009 10:12 AM
If you're looking for inspiration and you live in the Devon area, check out the latest offering from The Fellowship for British Hairdressing.
Continue reading "The Fellowship Heads to Devon" »
Tags: Fellowship for British Hairdressing , Lisa Shepherd , Steven Goldsworthy
A Meeting of Creative Hairdressing Minds
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Alice
Dated: June 4, 2009 12:43 PM
Dated: June 4, 2009 12:43 PM
British Hairdressing Award winners come from a variety of backgrounds with different levels of experience and contrasting aspirations.
One thing that they all share is that winning the Award has helped to elevate their status in the hair industry and make their names known.
We challenge winners from contrasting British Hairdressing Awards categories to quiz each other about backgrounds, styles and goals.
Continue reading "A Meeting of Creative Hairdressing Minds" »
Tags: Akin Konizi , Emma Steven , Rae Palmer , Tracey Devine
Winning Advice for the British Hairdressing Business Awards
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Posted by
Ruth
Dated: June 8, 2009 9:04 AM
Dated: June 8, 2009 9:04 AM
HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards reward and recognise individuals and salons that shine with business acumen. With 13 categories, from Salon Team to Junior of the Year, there is an award for all your team to enter.
Continue reading "Winning Advice for the British Hairdressing Business Awards" »
Tags: British Hairdressing Business Awards , Clipso , Michael Van Clarke , Rush , Zoology
Reinforcing the Benefits of Professional Hair Colour
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Ruth
Dated: June 8, 2009 10:53 AM
Dated: June 8, 2009 10:53 AM
Colour can make or break a hairstyle - you only have to look at the public's reaction when a celebrity changes their hair colour.
The right hue can make a haircut come alive - it can look healthy and exciting. But the wrong shade can drag it down, age the client and be a talking point for all the wrong reasons.
Continue reading "Reinforcing the Benefits of Professional Hair Colour " »
Tags: Anita Cox , hob salons , Robert Eaton
Correcting Clients' At-Home Hair Colour Disasters
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Ruth
Dated: June 26, 2009 2:23 PM
Dated: June 26, 2009 2:23 PM
As the credit crunch continues to bite, more people are opting to colour their hair at home rather than spend the money visiting a salon.
But while a block colour may be possible, it's a mistake waiting to happen - and that is when salons can come to rescue and offer their expertise.
Award-winning colourist Lisa Shepherd, from Lisa Shepherd, Midlands, says colour correction is the most requested service at her colour salon in Kidderminster.
As more and more people opt to colour their hair at home, she expects all salons to see a rise in clients coming in for colour correction services.
Continue reading "Correcting Clients' At-Home Hair Colour Disasters" »
Tags: colour correction , Goldwell , hair colour , Lisa Shepherd , Mark Leeson
Sassy Salons Thriving in the Recession - Andrew Barton
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Kate
Dated: June 5, 2009 2:40 PM
Dated: June 5, 2009 2:40 PM
It's been another busy week for Andrew Barton, who made a happy discovery about how hairdressing is handling the recession and began a new role as the advocate for hairdressing apprenticeships on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.
Continue reading "Sassy Salons Thriving in the Recession - Andrew Barton" »
Tags: Andrew Barton , Colour Trophy
Hairdressers Just Keep Giving
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Matthew
Dated: June 6, 2009 3:00 PM
Dated: June 6, 2009 3:00 PM
HJ News Editor Matthew Batham looks at how the art of giving is alive and well in the hairdressing - and even, it seems, in the banking industry.
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Rae Palmer - Creative with Business
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Matthew
Dated: June 8, 2009 1:03 PM
Dated: June 8, 2009 1:03 PM
What is the biggest challenge facing you now? My biggest challenge right now is to sustain business profitability and growth in the current economic climate. It's even more important for me to focus on my team's morale and happiness, but also their ability to exceed customers' expectations and provide them with the best hairdressing service and salon experience ever.
2008 Southern Hairdresser of the Year, Rae Palmer is an increasingly high profile presence in the industry both creatively and in terms of her business acumen. Rae's Portsmouth-based salon is prospoering and her commitment to forging links with student hairdressers remains a vital part of the business.
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Understanding the Market for Male Grooming
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Emma S.
Dated: June 11, 2009 1:02 PM
Dated: June 11, 2009 1:02 PM
The iconic male film and rock 'n' roll stars that gripped the world in the 50s didn't just make headlines because of their performances, but their style - complete with short, sharp and perfectly tailored hair - created a fashion movement that is still evident today.
Since then we've seen a wild and wonderful mixture of men's haircuts, including the excessive new romantics look, big 80s hair, highlighted 'curtains' and of course, the look that required no hair at all- the skinhead.
Fast-forward to 2009, and men are still wearing variations of the traditional 40s and 50s haircuts, but there's also a big movement towards 80s 'anything goes' hair.
All this means that catering for today's male clients isn't as easy as it was when the whole male population opted for a grade two all over.
Continue reading "Understanding the Market for Male Grooming " »
Tags: male grooming , men's hairdressing
British Hairdressing Business Awards: Celebrating Hairdressing's Business Brains
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Emma S.
Dated: June 10, 2009 8:48 AM
Dated: June 10, 2009 8:48 AM
The British Hairdressing Business Awards
They are the perfect platform to acknowledge the genius forces that ensure so many salons run like clockwork.
Its dedicated sponsors are only too aware of the importance of business acumen within the hair industry.
Here they explain the importance of recognising hairdressing's movers and shakers.
Tags: British Hairdressing Business Awards
HJi hearts . . . Little Boots' Electro Updo
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Posted by
Alice
Dated: June 8, 2009 4:41 PM
Dated: June 8, 2009 4:41 PM
Victoria Hesketh, aka Little Boots, has been not only been storming the pop charts with her blend of electro pop but has also caused a few stirs with her flirty hairstyle.
Continue reading "HJi hearts . . . Little Boots' Electro Updo" »
Tags: blonde , blonde hair , Little Boots , Victoria Hesketh
Star Products: American Dream Extensions
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Alice
Dated: June 13, 2009 8:41 PM
Dated: June 13, 2009 8:41 PM
It wasn't just Alexandra's big voice that won her the X Factor, her flowing locks were a winning look in the final, helped along by American Dream hair extensions
Continue reading "Star Products: American Dream Extensions" »
Tags: Alexandra Burke , American Dream
Akin Konizi's May Highlights
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Kate
Dated: June 10, 2009 3:19 PM
Dated: June 10, 2009 3:19 PM
A whistlestop tour of the country with Wella Trend Vision and a long weekend doing demos and expert talks at the Clothes Show London have been the highs of another busy month in the life of the British Hairdresser of the Year 2008.
Continue reading "Akin Konizi's May Highlights" »
Tags: Akin Konizi , Trend Vision
Colour Trophy Grand Final Highlights
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Kate
Dated: June 3, 2009 10:48 AM
Dated: June 3, 2009 10:48 AM
The L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy 2009 climaxed with its Grand Final at Earls Court 2 on June 1.
Hosted by Strcitly Come Dancing star Gethin Jones, it was celebration of everything that is great about UK hairdressing and guests were entertained by fantastic hair shows from the art teams at Charlie Miller and Haringtons.
The events culminated in the announcement of the winners of this year's Colour Trophy, Men's Image Award, Young Colourist and the inaugural Mizani Afro Catwalk Look Award.
Continue reading "Colour Trophy Grand Final Highlights" »
Tags: Colour Trophy
Sam Bright Woos Business Judges
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Matthew
Dated: June 11, 2009 2:03 PM
Dated: June 11, 2009 2:03 PM
Sam Bright, owner of Woo Hairdressing in Southend has been named Essex Businesswoman of the Year in the Essex Countywide Business Awards 2009.
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Michael Van Clarke Reveals Full Cost of Taxes
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Matthew
Dated: June 11, 2009 2:12 PM
Dated: June 11, 2009 2:12 PM
According to Michael, on an average bill of £374, over £97 goes towards staff national insurance and income taxes, more than £48 makes up VAT, and almost £33 is given over to business insurance tax, climate levy tax and even landfill tax, adding up to £178 worth of tax. 
In order to draw attention to the amount of tax clients actually pay, Michael Van Clarke, has started issuing all customers with a full tax receipt, providing a true insight into their salon bills, and the near 50% which goes straight to the government.
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Tara Smith Named Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year 2009
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Kate
Dated: June 8, 2009 2:20 PM
Dated: June 8, 2009 2:20 PM
British hairdresser Tara Smith was named The Clothes Show Style Awards' Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by Your Hair, Hair Ideas and Blonde Hair and voted for by the general public.
Tara, stylist to celebrity clients including Marisa Tomei, Anna Friel and Natalie Imbruglia, was she was also given support for the campaign by Demi Moore, who tweeted to her followers to vote for Tara.
Continue reading "Tara Smith Named Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year 2009" »
Tags: celebrity hairdressers , Clothes Show Live
Communication a Vital Lesson for Colour Project Delegates
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Kate
Dated: June 9, 2009 4:00 PM
Dated: June 9, 2009 4:00 PM
Amanda Dicker, co-founder of The Chapel, was the latest leading name to share her wealth of knowledge with the delegates of the Fellowship Colour Project.
The project is aimed at qualified colourists under the age of 25 and is masterminded by Mark Creed, vice president and chancellor of the Fellowship, and Jo O'Neill, of TONI&GUY, who welcome colour masters to educate the young hairdressers.
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ghd Launch Style Expert Programme 2009
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Kate
Dated: June 8, 2009 4:41 PM
Dated: June 8, 2009 4:41 PM
ghd has opened registration for its Style Expert programme, which is designed to support, educate and inspire ghd Experts in salons across the UK.
The initiative gives stylists at ghd salons the opportunity to learn more about styling, direction and fashion with the responsibility to take it back to the salon to share with the team.
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Wella Professionals at the London College of Fashion Graduate Show
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Alice
Dated: June 14, 2009 12:05 PM
Dated: June 14, 2009 12:05 PM
Wella Professionals has teamed up with creative talent from the London College of Fashion for a fantastic graduate show, demonstrating the inexplicable link between hair and fashion.
Continue reading "Wella Professionals at the London College of Fashion Graduate Show" »
Tags: Akin Konizi , London College of Fashion , Wella Professionals
Vidal Sassoon Honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours
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Kate
Dated: June 16, 2009 1:14 PM
Dated: June 16, 2009 1:14 PM
Legendary hairdresser Vidal Sassoon has been awarded a CBE for services to the British hairdressing industry in the Queen's 2009 Birthday Honours List.
Sassoon, 81, revolutionised hairdressing in the swinging sixties and is seen as pivotal to the UK leading the world when it comes to hairdressing.
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Mark Lesson Teaches the Business of Blondes
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Emma S.
Dated: June 17, 2009 10:38 AM
Dated: June 17, 2009 10:38 AM
London hairdressers were in for a treat when Mark Leeson's final leg of 'The Business of Blondes' tour, with Goldwell, came to the Capital.
The emphasis of the night, which was hosted by Goldwell's William Wilson, head of creative direction, was to get the audience thinking about how lucrative their blonde business can be - from the actual colour service clients receive to the aftercare that is crucial for maintaining blonde hair.
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Tags: Blonde hair , Mark Leeson
HJi hearts . . . Kate Nash's New Do
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Alice
Dated: June 18, 2009 10:48 AM
Dated: June 18, 2009 10:48 AM
We love a good makeover, so top marks to Kate Nash who turned up at the recent MOJO music awards with a brand new look.
Gone are the girly lengths, and in their place Kate unveiled a classic Hollywood movie star style with a glossy new shade.
Continue reading "HJi hearts . . . Kate Nash's New Do" »
Tags: red hair , redhead
HJ Readers Boost NHF's CuttheVAT Campaign
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Matthew
Dated: June 18, 2009 2:22 PM
Dated: June 18, 2009 2:22 PM
The National Hairdressers' Federation (NHF) has expressed its appreciation to readers of HJ and users of HJi for responding to the trade association's appeal to participate in a survey in the fight to get the rate of VAT for hairdressing services cut to 5%.
Many visitors to the site and HJ readers took up the call to provide the NHF with information needed to present to Treasury officials at a meeting on 19 June.
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TIGI Take the Bed Head/Rockaholic Bus on Tour
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Kate
Dated: June 19, 2009 9:22 AM
Dated: June 19, 2009 9:22 AM
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TIGI are taking their brand new open-top Bed Head / Rockaholic Bus on a tour of the UK's Festival circuit this summer.
As well as styling hair for some of the hottest rock stars on the planet, the team will be raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust by collecting as many autographs as they can on a Gibson guitar that they will be auctioning at the end of the summer. Since starting the season at Download, Donington Park, where the team mixed with such hard rockers as Limp Bizkit, and ZZ Top, the TIGI bus has become a popular spot for interviews and impromptu performances. |
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Wella Professionals Style the Stars
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Kate
Dated: June 17, 2009 10:05 AM
Dated: June 17, 2009 10:05 AM
Wella Professionals celebrated an exquisite evening of elegance, sophistication and luxury at the prestigious Shooting Stars in Desert Nights Benefit hosted by Hollywood legend, Samuel L. Jackson.
The event, which raised funds for the Rainbow Trust and Samuel L. Jackson benefit, started with an exclusive golf day at the London Golf Club where charity supporters enjoyed the once in a lifetime opportunity to play alongside Samuel L Jackson and celebrity friends, including Alice Cooper, Luke Wilson, Michael Campbell and Colin Salmon
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Rate Kylie's Sassiest Hairstyle
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Kate
Dated: June 19, 2009 12:01 PM
Dated: June 19, 2009 12:01 PM
Pop princess Kylie Minogue is a master of reinvention. Since her Neighbours days she's gone from girl next door to singing sensation.
Her transformation has seen a few dodgy moments along the way but she always wears her looks with grace and style.
We'd love to hear your opinions on the HJi forum and the winning looks will appear in a Kylie style feature in HJ.
Click on pictures to enlarge. Vote now!
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Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style , Kylie , Kylie Minogue
TONI&GUY Take to the Clothes Show Catwalk
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Kate
Dated: June 15, 2009 3:47 PM
Dated: June 15, 2009 3:47 PM
TONI&GUY collaborated with Doll Productions and Benefit Make-up to put on a spectacular show-stopping performance at the re-launch of The Clothes Show London.
The show, held in the sell-out Fashion Theatre, was a fusion of strutting models on the catwalk and high-energy dance routines with hair styled by the TONI&GUY Session Team.
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TONI&GUY Take to the Clothes Show Catwalk
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Kate
Dated: June 15, 2009 3:47 PM
Dated: June 15, 2009 3:47 PM
TONI&GUY collaborated with Doll Productions and Benefit Make-up to put on a spectacular show-stopping performance at the re-launch of The Clothes Show London.
The show, held in the sell-out Fashion Theatre, was a fusion of strutting models on the catwalk and high-energy dance routines with hair styled by the TONI&GUY Session Team.
Continue reading "TONI&GUY Take to the Clothes Show Catwalk" »
British Hairdresser of the Year 2009 Nominees
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Kate
Dated: June 22, 2009 9:12 AM
Dated: June 22, 2009 9:12 AM
The British Hairdresser of the Year Award 2009 nominees have been announced.
The eight highly talented hairdressers were nominated by a specially selected group of industry experts, beauty journalists and international trade press.
Following a three-way tie, this year there will be an unprecedented eight nomiees preparing exclusive collections and assembling their portfolios in the hope that they will be awarded the most prestigious award in British Hairdressing.
And the nominees are...
Continue reading "British Hairdresser of the Year 2009 Nominees" »
Tags: Akin Konizi , Andrew Barton , Angelo Seminara , British Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards , Errol Douglas , Hooker & Young , Lisa Shepherd , Mark Hayes , Phil Smith
HJi hearts . . . The La Roux Look
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Alice
Dated: June 22, 2009 5:02 PM
Dated: June 22, 2009 5:02 PM
Elly Jackson, aka La Roux, is ruffling some feathers in the hair world with her futuristic, windswept style that flies in the face of femininity.
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Tags: high hair , La Roux , quiff , red hair , redhead
Recognition is Key to Success in the Hair Industry
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Matthew
Dated: June 23, 2009 11:01 AM
Dated: June 23, 2009 11:01 AM
HJ News Editor Matthew Batham looks at how recognition is a vital motivational force in hairdressing - whether you're just starting out in the industry or one of the greatest hairdressers of all time.
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Tags: awards , British Hairdressing Awards , hairdressing , Vidal Sassoon
Akin's Konizi's Hairdressing Career in Pictures
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Kate
Dated: June 23, 2009 4:26 PM
Dated: June 23, 2009 4:26 PM
Over the past few years Akin Konizi and his team have become a force to be reckoned with. And while it seems that success has come relatively quickly, Akin has been working tirelessly for the past 25 years.
He started his apprenticeship in 1979 at Alan International in London, and loved nothing more than working with the old techniques. "I initally wanted to be a fashion designer but after working at my cousin's salon, I was hooked on hairdressing," he explains.
He set up Hair on Broadway with his best friends Paul Simbler and Clive Collins in 1983 - and the rest, as they say, is history. "We were disheartened with working in London so chose to open our business in the suburbs. We only recently returned to the capital with our academy in Camden Town and salon in Baker Street."
In 2001, Akin won HJ's Eastern Hairdresser of the Year and later went on to win 2005 London Hairdresser of the Year before being crowned with the ultimate accolade, 2008 British Hairdresser of the Year. His precision cutting and beautiful imagery have made him one of the most sought-after stylists of his generation.
Here are some of Akin's favourite images that have defined his career to date.
Continue reading "Akin's Konizi's Hairdressing Career in Pictures" »
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Best of British Attend the Hairdressing Council Luncheon
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Kate
Dated: June 24, 2009 4:56 PM
Dated: June 24, 2009 4:56 PM
The biggest names in British hairdressing - including 11 of the 15 British Hairdressers of the Year - created a real buzz at the first ever Hairdressing Council Luncheon held at the House of Commons.
Held to promote state registration for the hairdressers, the lunch was also a celebration of 25 years of the British Hairdressing Awards.
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Tags: British Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards , State Registration
Win A Day's Business Advice with Julie Eldrett Consulting
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Kate
Dated: June 26, 2009 8:33 AM
Dated: June 26, 2009 8:33 AM
Having problems with retail, average bill, customer retention or motivating your team? Julie Eldrett Consulting has teamed up with Mark Wilson from Nexus Revolution to offer a brand new in-salon service to get the root of your problems.
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Destination.FAME Finalists Named
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Kate
Dated: June 25, 2009 2:36 PM
Dated: June 25, 2009 2:36 PM
The hairdressing competition with no rules - Destination.FAME - is reaching it's exciting climax the photographic entries were narrowed down to 12 finalists. 
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Toni & Guy Canary Wharf Officially Open for Business
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Matthew
Dated: June 26, 2009 10:48 AM
Dated: June 26, 2009 10:48 AM
The official opening of the Toni & Guy Canary Wharf, London saw
salon managing director, Carl McCaffrey, welcome guests including Toni Mascolo, co-founder of Toni & Guy and Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck, global creative director for the group.
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Survey Says Music Can Boost Salon Income
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Kate
Dated: June 26, 2009 11:14 AM
Dated: June 26, 2009 11:14 AM
A survey of 2,000 UK participants has found that music is the answer when it comes to boosting hair salon profits.
Commisioned by MusicWorks, the survey found that almost a third of people who like to hear music in a hair and beauty salon say they would be prepared to pay five per cent more for products or services if the salon played music they liked.
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Hairdressing Students Win in the Big Skill Awards
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Matthew
Dated: June 26, 2009 11:24 AM
Dated: June 26, 2009 11:24 AM
Two winners in the Hertfordshire heat of the awards, run by the Learning and Skills Council in partnership with BBC Radio Three Counties, were trainee hairdressers, seeing off competition from a range of industries, including IT and construction.
Hairdressing students proved they have skills to match those from any industry in the recent Big Skill Awards, held across three UK southern counties - Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire.
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Don't Fall Foul of Health and Safety Poster Scams
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Matthew
Dated: June 26, 2009 11:53 AM
Dated: June 26, 2009 11:53 AM
Habia is warning salon owners not to fall foul of companies targeting small businesses with misleading information about new health and safety law posters. Employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations (HSIER) to display the official Health and Safety Executive (HSE) law poster in each workplace or provide each worker with a copy of the equivalent pocket card. A new law poster has been produced by the HSE, but employers have until 5 April 2014 to replace the posters or provide pocket cards.
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Face Off Launches to Showcase Male Grooming
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Kate
Dated: June 26, 2009 11:48 AM
Dated: June 26, 2009 11:48 AM
Face Off is the new competition from leading men's products supplier American Crew, designed to showcase men's hairdressing and grooming.
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seanhanna Celebrate their Top Colourists
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Kate
Dated: June 26, 2009 12:09 PM
Dated: June 26, 2009 12:09 PM
Salon Technician Kerrie Woodrow and Senior Technician Jemma Pommeroy are the proud winners of seanhanna's prestigious Colour Trophy Awards.
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Win a Pair of Roo by Sensei Scissors
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Kate
Dated: June 24, 2009 2:40 PM
Dated: June 24, 2009 2:40 PM
ROO Salon is giving five lucky readers the chance to win one of their new range of scissors called ROO BY SENSEI.
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Farrah Fawcett - Celebrating a Style Icon
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Kate
Dated: June 26, 2009 4:54 PM
Dated: June 26, 2009 4:54 PM
Following the sad passing of Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett, we celebrate the iconic look that made her a style idol and the sweetheart of her generation.
Farrah's long flowing locks and those famous flicks created a new style that has been imitated by many, as British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Errol Douglas explains: "I loved Farrah's look, defined by her flicks and blondeness," he says.
"She became an icon because nobody had that type of hair. Fellow blondie Bo Derek went for the braided look, while Farrah was distinctive for her blonde, power style.
"She had that all American square jaw and beautiful features."
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Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles
Hairdressing Training Courses - July 2009
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Alice
Dated: June 29, 2009 4:28 PM
Dated: June 29, 2009 4:28 PM
By improving your skills and keeping up with the latest trends and techniques, you can move forward in your hairdressing career and gain confidence.
Check out our list of courses for July for cutting, colouring and clippering courses to name a few.
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Tags: hair courses , hairdresser training courses
Win Sexy Hair Products in the July Snapshot Competition
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Kate
Dated: June 30, 2009 12:31 PM
Dated: June 30, 2009 12:31 PM
The HJi Snapshot competition is back! - once again giving you the chance to share your work with other industry professionals and win a fantastic prize.
So if you've got a fab hairstyle photo that you are really proud of - be it a great blow dry, a wacky avant garde creation of some amazing colour placement - this is your chance to show it off.
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HJi hearts . . . Wimbledon Style
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Alice
Dated: June 30, 2009 2:27 PM
Dated: June 30, 2009 2:27 PM
The heat is on and the players are on top form but the best thing about Wimbledon is the stylish babes who manage to look good on and off the tennis court.
Playing professional sports must play havoc with your hair but some stars embrace a natural look that is easy as well as glamorous.
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Tags: Skylar McDonald , Wimbledon