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Four Trends, Three Hair Shows and Two Winners at Wella Trend Vision 09
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Ruth
Dated: October 1, 2009 10:33 AM
The winners, who were named at the UK Final at the Roundhouse, in Camden, London, were: The pair will now represent the country at the International Final in Berlin next month. 
After three highly competitive rounds, the winners of this year's Wella Professionals Trend Vision Award have been chosen.
Continue reading "Four Trends, Three Hair Shows and Two Winners at Wella Trend Vision 09" »
Tags: Trend Vision
Akin Konizi's Autumn/Winter Trends
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Kate
Dated: October 1, 2009 3:13 PM
British Hairdresser of the Year 2008 Akin Konizi reflects on the key looks for this autumn/winter and he's just loving the 80s strong vibe.
Continue reading "Akin Konizi's Autumn/Winter Trends" »
Tags: autumn hair , autumn trends , Hair trends
Red Carpet Hair: The Marvellous MOBO Awards
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Alice
Dated: October 1, 2009 6:23 PM
Dated: October 1, 2009 6:23 PM
The stars were out in force last night at the annual MOBO awards. The event always attracts the hippest artists in the world of soul, r n' b and hip hop.
We check out the hair styles on the night. Who got it right and who looked a fright? Mizani Afro Catwalk Look winner 2009, Craig Chapman from Craig Chapman Salon, Cornwall and Jane Williams, co-owner, Reed Hair give their expert opinions.
Continue reading "Red Carpet Hair: The Marvellous MOBO Awards" »
Celebrity Blondes' Hair Heaven and Hell
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Kate
Dated: October 1, 2009 5:05 PM
Dated: October 1, 2009 5:05 PM
They have a whole team of stylists and access to the very best hairdressers in the business, but even blonde bombshells have bad hair days from time to time.
These are two of Hollywood's finest's journeys from hair hell to hair heaven.
Continue reading "Celebrity Blondes' Hair Heaven and Hell" »
Government must help UK Salon Businesses to Boom
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Matthew
Dated: October 2, 2009 11:34 AM
Dated: October 2, 2009 11:34 AM
HJ News Editor, Matthew Batham, wonders what the next government will do to ensure salon businesses continue to thrive.
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British Hairdressers Judge at Russian Championships
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Matthew
Dated: October 2, 2009 2:41 PM
Dated: October 2, 2009 2:41 PM
Trevor Mitchell, of Trevor Mitchell International, Southampton and his art director, Nick Martin, were recently invited to judge the National Hairdressing Championships of Russia in St Petersburg.
Continue reading "British Hairdressers Judge at Russian Championships" »
Andrew Barton's Redken Debut and Countdown to Opening
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Kate
Dated: October 2, 2009 5:04 PM
Dated: October 2, 2009 5:04 PM
Andrew Barton has had a hectic few weeks. His new salon just weeks away from opening, he has just been named Hair Magazine's Ultimate Hairdresser and made his debut as a platform artist for Redken.
Continue reading "Andrew Barton's Redken Debut and Countdown to Opening" »
Win a St Tropez Tan Goodie Bag worth £100!
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Kate
Dated: October 5, 2009 12:10 PM
Dated: October 5, 2009 12:10 PM
Market-leading tanning brand St Tropez will be making their debut at this year's Salon International.
The brand that has become a celebrity favourite since its launch in 1996 will be presenting their complete product range, including the Rapide self-tanning products for face and body and the new Wash Off range, which offers instant tanning that washes off with soap and water.
Continue reading "Win a St Tropez Tan Goodie Bag worth £100!" »
Tags: Salon International , St Tropez
HJi hearts . . . Beth Ditto's Autumn Shades
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Alice
Dated: October 5, 2009 6:00 PM
Dated: October 5, 2009 6:00 PM
Not known for her understated style, Beth Ditto has recently embraced an array of bright Autumn hair shades to cheer up the gloomy weather.
Beth's tangerine dream coloured bob popped up at the Mercury Awards along with punky, Toyahesque make-up.
She also recently sported a burnt orange shade which was curly on top and shorter at the sides - an 80s' style reminiscent of Salt n Pepa in their glory days.
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The Latest Trends and Techniques for Hair Colour
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Kate
Dated: October 5, 2009 2:08 PM
Dated: October 5, 2009 2:08 PM
The fashions of the 80s might be making a comeback, but not the working practices.
No one wants to have their colour applied in a salon that is still using a highlighting cap or trends and techniques reminiscent of the 80s 'wrecked hair' look.
The whole point of a fashion revival is that it has a cool, up-to-date edge.
So how can you ensure you're one step ahead of fashion, and what are the latest colour trends you should be introducing to your clients?
Continue reading "The Latest Trends and Techniques for Hair Colour" »
Tags: hair colour , hair trends
Iconic Images from 25 Years of the British Hairdressing Awards
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Kate
Dated: October 6, 2009 3:25 PM
Dated: October 6, 2009 3:25 PM
Over the past 25 years, HJ's British Hairdressing Awards have produced hundreds of stunning images.
These are a selection of past winners of the British Hairdresser of the Year Award's favourite shots from their winning collections.
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Star Products: Vani-T Liquid Sun Velocity
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Alice
Dated: October 7, 2009 10:15 AM
Dated: October 7, 2009 10:15 AM
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Men's Hair Trends for Spring/Summer 2010
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Matthew
Dated: October 8, 2009 9:07 AM
Dated: October 8, 2009 9:07 AM
Men's hair has really come into its own in recent years, with inspirations from the 80s influencing a generation of men to be more experimental, and a strong 50s vibe generating an array of takes on the quiff.
Will spring/summer 2010 see a return to grunge-inspired long hair, or a continuing move towards more groomed, tailored looks?
A selection of top hairdressers give their take on what hair looks will be hot for men in the season ahead.
Continue reading "Men's Hair Trends for Spring/Summer 2010" »
Tags: hair trends , men's hair , men's hair trends
Key Trends for Party Hair This Autumn/Winter
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Ruth
Dated: October 12, 2009 3:47 PM
Dated: October 12, 2009 3:47 PM
The party season is fast approaching and there's no better time than now to glam up in sequins and bling. But what's hot when it comes to styling hair?
According to London-based hairdresser Richard Ward of Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa, the key trend for this season is sophisticated yet understated.
"Hair big on style investment - well maintained, lustrous and super shiny. It's ultra-styled but looks organic and naturally glamorous, not severe or contrived."
So if your clients are stuck for something to wear, here are some ideas for that extra wow factor.
Continue reading "Key Trends for Party Hair This Autumn/Winter" »
Tags: curls , hair trends , Jennifer Aniston , kate Hudson , long hair , updo
Win a Pure Abba Hamper of Hair Goodies worth More than £1,000
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Alice
Dated: October 9, 2009 3:33 PM
Dated: October 9, 2009 3:33 PM
The crunch has hit hard so now is the perfect time to enter our Pure Abba product giveaway with the chance to win an array of gorgeous plant-based products for the salon.
Pure Abba offers products containing gentle and natural ingredients that are 100% vegan while packing a professional punch when it comes to performance.
The range is perfect for clued-up clients who want to look great with the knowledge that the products used are environmentally responsible.
Continue reading "Win a Pure Abba Hamper of Hair Goodies worth More than £1,000" »
Pixie Lott and Pussycat Kimberly Wyatt - New Hair!
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Matthew
Dated: October 8, 2009 1:48 PM
Dated: October 8, 2009 1:48 PM
Celebs have been popping up at salons across the UK, and at HJi we're usually the first to hear about them!
Chart-topping popster Pixie Lott chose reigning HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year, Akin Konizi and award-winning colourist Christel Lundqvist at the hob salon in Camden Town, London to give her a hair make-over. The pair created a versatile look for the star so she can switch between the hippy chic or messier indi styles she's famous for.
Another famous blonde, Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, recently enjoyed a styling session at London salon, Webster Whiteman before hitting the red carpet for an awards ceremony. The Doll (pictured here with salon owners Lisa Whiteman and Darren Webster) opeted for a side-swept style with fringe.
Innovation Hair Recognised for Training Excellence
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Matthew
Dated: October 9, 2009 11:30 AM
Dated: October 9, 2009 11:30 AM
The team at Innovation Hair in Gosport, Hampshire were recently presented an award for Commitment to Training by hairdressing college, Academy at Number 5.
Owners Ann Smith and Pene Colwell collected the award, for which they not only had to fulfil all the college's criteria for excellence in training, but prove they had gone above and beyond expectations.
Mamouchi Walk Nine Miles for Charity
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Matthew
Dated: October 9, 2009 11:38 AM
Dated: October 9, 2009 11:38 AM
The team from Mamouchi hair salon in Truro, Cornwall celebrate finishing a nine mile walk - which they began at midnight - to rise money for Cornish Hospices. The salon will also be hosting a client evening in October to add to the funds.
John Frieda's HAIRraising Campaign
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Emma S.
Dated: October 16, 2009 2:51 PM
Dated: October 16, 2009 2:51 PM
Hairdressing legend John Frieda is back in the UK on a fresh new mission that he hopes will raise £1 million for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Having been in the US for the last 12 years, one of the most iconic names in hairdressing, John Frieda, is now back in the place he calls home - London.
"The primary purpose of my time in the US was business. I was travelling a lot and spending a great deal of time on planes between Connecticut and New York," he says.
Continue reading "John Frieda's HAIRraising Campaign " »
Tags: campaign , charity , fundraising , hairraising , john frieda
Daniel Galvin's Hairdressing Career in Pictures
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Ruth
Dated: October 9, 2009 2:47 PM
Dated: October 9, 2009 2:47 PM
Fifty years ago a young Daniel Galvin was starting his career with one mission on his mind: to make hair colour as popular as hair cuts.
Working at the renowned Leonard salon in London, his eye for creating stunning and visual colour collections soon saw his work splashed across the pages of fashion bible, Vogue - and the rest as they say is history.
"Colourists were seen as the underdog and I always wanted us to be recognised as much for the work we did as cutters," he explains.
Now, colour is one of the most popular services and colourists are recognised in their own rights, with awards dedicated to the speciality.
So, half a decade on, what does the future hold for Daniel? He's as passionate today about raising the standard of colour as he was when he started, and investing in the future is top of his list.
"You are as old as you feel - age isn't important apart from when you are born and when you die. Age is irrelevant - you can do anything you set your mind to.
"I have a fantastic team at my London salon and it's important I offer them as many opportunities as I can so they can grow and develop as they are the future of the business."
These are some of the images from his hairdressing career and the memories they evoke.
Continue reading "Daniel Galvin's Hairdressing Career in Pictures" »
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Sassoon Style Hair for the Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show
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Emma S.
Dated: October 12, 2009 2:33 PM
Dated: October 12, 2009 2:33 PM
The 13th Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show was a fundraising event with a difference. Held at one of Park Lane's finest spots, the Grosvenor House Hotel, the event was hosted by Gail Porter and, unlike conventional fashion shows, every one of the 24 models have been through, or are living with, breast cancer.
Continue reading "Sassoon Style Hair for the Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show " »
Tags: breast cancer care , fashion show , mark hayes , sassoon professional , sassoon salon
HJi hearts . . . Lulu's Lovely Locks
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Alice
Dated: October 12, 2009 6:39 PM
Dated: October 12, 2009 6:39 PM
Either Lulu has a 'Picture of Dorian Gray' style painting in her attic that is gradually ageing or she has a fantastic hairdresser.
She turned up at the recent Pride of Britain awards looking hotter than the array of younger stars.
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Paul Mitchell The Gathering Arrives on UK Shores
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Kate
Dated: October 12, 2009 4:48 PM
Dated: October 12, 2009 4:48 PM
Paul Mitchell gatherings are never small, understated affairs and the 2009 European The Gathering was no exception - it was loud, it was educational and it was most definitely inspirational.
Held in the UK for the first time, at Birmingham's Hilton Metropole, the event marked a homecoming for the company, whose co-founder Paul Mitchell and global artistic director Robert Cromeans both hail from Britain.
"For 24 years I've been dying to do a show in my own country. Today is the day," Robert told the excited audience that included more than 1,000 hairdressers from 18 countries across Europe.
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Salon International 09 - Don't Miss Out!
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Kate
Dated: October 12, 2009 4:54 PM
Dated: October 12, 2009 4:54 PM
There's just one week left until the doors of Salon International 2009 open on what is set to be a phenomenal extravaganza of all that is great about the professional hairdressing industry.
The Hair Show features more than 200 exhibitors presenting new product launches, live demonstrations and stage shows of the newest trends and techniques.
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Tags: Salon International
Patrick Cameron Opens Centre of Excellence Salon in Doncaster
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Kate
Dated: October 13, 2009 4:03 PM
Dated: October 13, 2009 4:03 PM
Long hair guru Patrick Cameron has heaped praise on Doncaster College's newly refurbished salon, Inspire, which he officially opened this October.
Funded by Success Doncaster and Wella - and the College will become a Wella Professionals Centre of Excellence and there are already 200 hairdressing students using the new facilities.
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TONI&GUY Do Paris Fashion Week with Giles
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Kate
Dated: October 13, 2009 6:20 PM
Dated: October 13, 2009 6:20 PM
Giles Deacon, darling of the fashion crowd, and designer of the eponymously titled Giles label took his quirky brand of couture to Paris to show his Spring/Summer 2010 collection.
Not one to leave his trusted favourites behind, he took with him his usual brand of eccentricity and humour and a TONI&GUY Session Team to style the hair.
Here's the lowdown on the show...
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Tags: Toni&Guy
Errol Douglas's Hairdressing Career in Pictures
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Kate
Dated: October 14, 2009 5:09 PM
Dated: October 14, 2009 5:09 PM
Errol Douglas is one of the most respected hairdressers of his generation. Here he shares the story behind some of the images that have defined his hairdressing career.
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Hairdressers Bare All* For HABB
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Kate
Dated: October 15, 2009 12:05 PM
Dated: October 15, 2009 12:05 PM
Leading names in British hairdressing - Errol Douglas, Desmond Murray, Paul Merritt, Jamie Stevens, Cos Sakkas, James Galvin, Andrew Barton, Leonardo Rizzo, Akin Konizi, Steven Goldsworthy, Gary Hooker, Michael Young, and Tim Scott-Wright - have all bared their torsos in the name of charity.
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Don't Miss the Young Hairdresser of the Year Competition
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Kate
Dated: October 15, 2009 1:38 PM
Dated: October 15, 2009 1:38 PM
If you are under 30 and love entering competitions, then get set to enter The Clothes Show Young Hairdresser of the Year contest. Presented by HJi and supported by Your Hair magazine, the competition is in its third year.
Download your Young Hairdresser of the Year entry form | Young Hairdresser of the Year rules and regulations
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Vote for Lady Gaga's Hottest Style
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Alice
Dated: October 16, 2009 10:30 AM
Dated: October 16, 2009 10:30 AM
Lady Gaga has worn more extreme hair styles over the past year than most artists sport in their entire career. Vote for your favourite look from this ecclectic selection.
The top four styles will be revealed in HJ on 4 December 2009 along with comments from expert hairdressers.
Click images to enlarge and get voting now!
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Government Grant Given to Trevor Sorbie's My New Hair
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Matthew
Dated: October 16, 2009 10:04 AM
Dated: October 16, 2009 10:04 AM
Trevor Sorbie's My New Hair won a huge victory this month as the Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham announced government funding would be made available to the project.
My New Hair focuses on providing training for hairdressers to help them undertand the unique needs of cancer survivors and their hair. The charity also provides advice and information for patients and NHS staff on wig styling, hair loss and re-growth.
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Jacks of London Opens in Belfast
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Matthew
Dated: October 16, 2009 10:40 AM
Dated: October 16, 2009 10:40 AM
The new salon will follow the same format as existing outlets in the south east of England and Birmingham, featuring complimentary beer on arrival, internet access, and sports TV.
Jacks of London, the successful UK chain of men's salons, has expanded into the city of Belfast.
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Has the Recession Been Good for Business?
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Matthew
Dated: October 16, 2009 11:51 AM
Dated: October 16, 2009 11:51 AM
HJ's News Editor, Matthew Batham, agrees with new research that suggests many hairdressing businesses will come through the recession as more efficient enterprises.
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Mahogany Do 'Romantica' at their Salon Seminar
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Kate
Dated: October 17, 2009 2:40 PM
Dated: October 17, 2009 2:40 PM
It was all about love at the Mahogany Salon Seminar where the team demonstrated their Romantica Collection, which combines rock with the old English dandy for a strong new romantics tone.
"This concept was inspired by the classic pistols at dawn fight over girls that arrives in the east end of London in 2010," Richard Thompson, Mahogany international creative director, explained as he and his colleagues demonstrated variations of the collection.
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Tags: Mahogany , Salon International
Toni & Guy Launch Interactive at Salon Live
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Ruth
Dated: October 18, 2009 10:30 AM
Dated: October 18, 2009 10:30 AM
The Toni & Guy Live Show opened with a bang as rock chick-inspired models from its Interactive collection walked the catwalk.
The award-winning artistic team took to the stage as a video showed the international audience a wide range of activities the team had taken part in - from TV work to winning awards and session work at London Fashion Week - in the past year.
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Tags: salon international , Salon Live , toni & guy
Back to the Basics of Salon Management with Jon MacLeod
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Emma S.
Dated: October 18, 2009 11:49 AM
Dated: October 18, 2009 11:49 AM
It was back to basics at Jon MacLeod's Business Extra, sponsored by Salon Genius, when he took the audience on a journey of his business - the award-winning Paterson SA salon group.
"It's becoming more and more difficult to manage people - there are millions of reasons for that - but managing and motivating people is not easy today."
Jon explained how he motivates, rewards and manages his team and says that the secret, to doing it well is the art of delegation.
"If you are the person responsible for everything you will be exhausted. You need to teach people to spin their own plates," he said.
Continue reading "Back to the Basics of Salon Management with Jon MacLeod " »
Tags: business extra , jon macleod , salon genius , salon international
Patrick Cameron Piles on the Glamour at Salon Live
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Matthew
Dated: October 18, 2009 12:51 PM
Dated: October 18, 2009 12:51 PM
Patrick Cameron dazzled a glamour-hungry capacity crowd with his live show, which offered a retrospective of his 20-year career travelling the world as an educator.
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Tags: long hair , Patrick Cameron , Salon International , Salon Live
Sassoon Academy Stuns with "Off-kilter" Collection
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Matthew
Dated: October 18, 2009 1:30 PM
Dated: October 18, 2009 1:30 PM
Sassoon Academy, presented by Sassoon Professional, delivered the anticipated mix of stunning looks created using precision cutting and perfect colour placement - but this year there seemed was more focus on texture, with the latest collection, Da Da Dolls delivering a real wow factor, with hair that combined the trademark sleek bobs, with "off-kilter" heavily textured hair.
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Tags: Salon International , Salon Live , Sassoon Academy
Tim Hartley Wows The Crowds with his Simplistic Hairdressing
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Ruth
Dated: October 18, 2009 3:52 PM
Dated: October 18, 2009 3:52 PM
Marching male models sporting textured quiffs and face-framing hairstyles made for a dramatic entrance at the Tim Hartley Salon Live Show.
"I'm thrilled to be here," Tim told the full-house audience in the Salon Live Theatre. "I'd like to give you some background to the images I create."
He named architecture and street fashion as two of his main sources of inspiration and urged the audience to watch what is happening on the street to stay fresh and current. But he also emphasised the importance of fashion from days gone by and the strong tailored look of yesteryear.
Continue reading "Tim Hartley Wows The Crowds with his Simplistic Hairdressing" »
Tags: Salon International , Tim Hartley
Nergish Wadia-Austin Teaches the Art of Performance in Hair and Beauty Stylist
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Emma S.
Dated: October 18, 2009 11:58 AM
Dated: October 18, 2009 11:58 AM
Renowned business guru Nergish Wadia-Austin delivered a highly inspiring seminar entitled Doubling Stylist's Chair-Side Sales at Salon Business Extra.
The basis of the session was describing the vast difference between what Nergish calls a PHAB (Performance in Hair and Beauty) stylist and an ordinay stylist. And Nergish delivered some key messages in staying ahead in business today.
"As a stylist, you have to remember that if you are making money you are of value to that business," she said.
Continue reading "Nergish Wadia-Austin Teaches the Art of Performance in Hair and Beauty Stylist" »
Tags: business extra , nergish wadia-austin , phab stylist , salon international
Julie Eldrett Demonstrates How Clients See Your Salon
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Emma S.
Dated: October 19, 2009 8:12 PM
Dated: October 19, 2009 8:12 PM
Julie Eldrett's Business Extra seminar at Salon International delivered a straight to the point, easy to grasp picture of how customers see their salon.
Entitled 'View your salon through the customers' eyes,' Julie presented research that she had commissioned in order to demonstrate just how salons are perceived by their customers.
With research showing that clients are returning to the salon less frequently than in the past, understanding how your customer views your business has never been so vital.
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Tags: business extra , customer care , customer service , julie eldrett , salon international
Sean Hanna's Start Up Secrets for Hair Salons
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Emma S.
Dated: October 20, 2009 11:33 AM
Dated: October 20, 2009 11:33 AM
Salon owner and Rage International founder Sean Hanna delivered a truly motivational seminar called Start up Secrets, which no aspiring salon owner could afford to miss, at Business Extra at Salon International.
"Fifty per cent of all salons go bankrupt within five years. Typically the reason that salons fail are for reasons that were there way before they opened," he warned the audience.
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Tags: business extra , rage international , salon international , sean hanna , start-up secrets
A Spectrum of Colour at The Alternative Hair Show 09
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Alice
Dated: October 27, 2009 10:42 AM
Dated: October 27, 2009 10:42 AM
The Alternative Hair Show is never short on colour and with the theme of Kaleidoscope; this year's event delivered a colourful spectacular in every sense of the word.
The evening highlighted the talents of some of the biggest names in the industry, alongside up-and-coming talent, and hair teams from across the world with three distinct elements all celebrating creativity.
"The Alternative Hair Show always seems to pull out something that has never been seen before," said Anthony Mascolo pre-empting a show which proved him right!
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TIGI's Inspirational Youth Rock with Rockaholic
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Kate
Dated: October 20, 2009 4:30 PM
Dated: October 20, 2009 4:30 PM
For most, the opportunity to appear on stage at a hair show is the culmination of years of training, building a name for yourself and working as a platform artist, but for the 14 members of TIGI's Inspirational Youth members that opportunity came early in their careers at Salon International.
"This is the sixth time we have done this and it is dear to our heart," said TIGI international creative director Anthony Mascolo.
"As a company we give 12 to 14 youngsters who are starting to become stylists the opportunity to learn how to get on stage, present and work as a team. This show is the result of that and you are going to be blown away."
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Tags: Inspirational Youth , Salon International
Sassoon Future Creatives Prove a Class Act
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Alice
Dated: October 20, 2009 5:24 PM
Dated: October 20, 2009 5:24 PM
It's always great to catch a glimpse of what the hair industry's future talent have to offer, so it was no surprise that the Salon Live theatre was filled to the brim with eager stylists waiting to see what the Sassoon Future Creatives show would hold.
But it was an established favourite - British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Mark Hayes, Sassoon's international creative director - who opened the show. "You will see the next generation of hairdressers to look out for," he told the expectant audience.
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Tags: Salon International
Salon International News and Gossip
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Kate
Dated: October 21, 2009 11:24 AM
Dated: October 21, 2009 11:24 AM
For three long October days, ExCel in London's Docklands became the haven for hairdressers that is Salon International.
It goes without saying that there were hundreds of on-trend hairstyles cut, styled and finished on the numerous stages around the Hair Show, but there were plenty of other stories that caught the hearts and minds.
Here are some of the many stories that came to our attention, but if you've got another you'd like to share drop me an email or enter a comment.
Continue reading "Salon International News and Gossip" »
Tags: Salon International
Salon Business Extra: Inspiration for Salon Owners
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Kate
Dated: October 22, 2009 9:55 AM
Dated: October 22, 2009 9:55 AM
Salon International is a hotbed of creative talent where hairdressers from across the globe come to be inspired, learn next season's trends and witness the latest product innovations.
For Salon owners, managers and those aspiring to own their own salon it is also the place to be inspired by some of the industry's business names at Salon Business Extra.
Continue reading "Salon Business Extra: Inspiration for Salon Owners" »
Tags: Jon MacLeod , Julie Eldrett , nergish wadia-austin , Salon International , Sean Hanna
Rush Wow the Crowds at Rush Live
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Alice
Dated: October 23, 2009 10:21 AM
Dated: October 23, 2009 10:21 AM
The atmosphere was buzzing at Rush Live 2009 at Croydon's elegant Braithwaite Hall in the Clocktower Arts Centre.
With a combination of sensational colour and cutting shows, guests were in for a treat.
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Win Milk_Shake Goodies
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Alice
Dated: October 23, 2009 9:41 AM
Dated: October 23, 2009 9:41 AM
Curly clients will love the Curl Passion range from Milk_shake. The range includes a shampoo to rehydrate curly locks, a mask to condition curls and Curl Passion Designer, a styling product that smoothes curly cuticles for a natural finish.
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Hair Trends at Salon International 09
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Kate
Dated: October 22, 2009 4:50 PM
Dated: October 22, 2009 4:50 PM
Didn't make it down to Salon International this year, but still want to know what the hottest looks of the moment are?
Here's a guide to some of the key hairstyles gracing the stands, stages and live shows at the exhibition.
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Salon Live Shows in Words and Pictures
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Dated: October 22, 2009 4:53 PM
Dated: October 22, 2009 4:53 PM
Salon International is the perfect platform to see some of the most talented hairdressers in the business in action, but for those wanting a more in-depth look or a touch more drama the Salon Live shows were the place to be.
Held in the Platinum Suite, this year's Salon Live shows were an opportunity to see world reknowned brands TONI&GUY and Sassoons and internationally acclaimed hairdressers Tim Hartley and Patrick Cameron in action.
And for those wanting a glimpse of the future of the industry, TIGI's Inspirational Youth and Sassoon Academy's Future Creatives showed the potential of some of the talented young stylists and platform artists coming through.
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Choose Your Best of British Hairdressing Image
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Dated: October 23, 2009 11:44 AM
Dated: October 23, 2009 11:44 AM
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the British Hairdressing Awards, we're asking you to choose your favourite British Hairdresser of the Year's iconic image.
The stunning hair photos below have been chosen as the hairdresser's favourite image from the year in which they won the prestigious British Hairdresser of the Year title.
Now we want you to choose the best of British.
All you have to do is click on the image to see it in all its glory, then vote for your favourite in the page below. The results will appear in the Best of British edition of HJ, which comes out on 20 November.
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Ghd Campaign to Stamp out Counterfeiting
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Dated: October 23, 2009 4:11 PM
Dated: October 23, 2009 4:11 PM
Ghd claims its latest advertising campaign is designed to tackle counterfeiting head-on, by raising awareness among consumers of the dangers of buying from unauthorised sources.
The campaign, which is running in magazines, online and on social networking sites, should reach more than one million women, according to owner of the brand, Jemella.
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Chambers Hair Design Dryer Cup Raises £2,031
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Dated: October 23, 2009 4:16 PM
Dated: October 23, 2009 4:16 PM
When Chambers Hair Design in Spalding, Lincolnshire, organised its annual Dryer Cup golfing challenge to raise money for charity, they didn't expect a great response because of the recession.
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Matrix and Salon Supplies Host a Night of Passion with Hooker and Young
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Dated: October 26, 2009 8:55 AM
Dated: October 26, 2009 8:55 AM
The sumptuous setting of the Grand Hotel, Brighton, was the perfect destination for 'A Night of Passion with Hooker and Young,' presented by Matrix and Salon Supplies.
Introducing the intimate event, Michael Young said: "We've put together a programme that will give you an insight into our world. We hope we are going to motivate and inspire you."
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Andrew Barton: Making New Commitments at Salon International
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Dated: October 26, 2009 2:10 PM
Dated: October 26, 2009 2:10 PM
Salon International is the biggest event in the hairdressing calendar and this year it was a chance for Andrew Barton to catch up with some old friends and put his name to three fantastic causes.
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HJi hearts. . . Dannii's Hair Icon Status
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Dated: October 27, 2009 10:00 AM
Dated: October 27, 2009 10:00 AM
We loved Dannii Minogue's look as soon as she chopped it into a chic yet versatile bob and it now seems that we're not the only ones.
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TONI&GUY Share the Fashion Week Vibe at Backstage
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Dated: October 27, 2009 10:03 AM
Dated: October 27, 2009 10:03 AM
The TONI&GUY international artistic team gave more than 1,200 of the group's staff a taste of the London Fashion Week vibe when they took over the Old Truman Brewery in the heart of London's east end for a hairdressing extravaganza.
Aptly named Backstage, the show gave a behind-the-scenes look at some of the catwalk styles the team created for Fashion Week, while introducing their new Interactive collection and showcasing some of the avant garde creations that have been shortlisted for Artistic Team and Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year at HJ's British Hairdressing Awards.
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Salon International 2009 - The Review
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Dated: October 27, 2009 11:30 AM
Dated: October 27, 2009 11:30 AM
From the Hair Show to the Salon Live Shows and from business seminars to creative seminars, Salon International had it all.
Here's a recap of what went on in the three days of Salon International.
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Red Carpet Hair: Q Music Awards 2009
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Dated: October 29, 2009 1:20 PM
Dated: October 29, 2009 1:20 PM
Rock stars, popsters and hipsters were out in force at the Q Awards 2009. Despite being a music awards ceremony, the stars opted for chic and softer styles with a slight rock 'n' roll twist rather than rebellious mosh pit manes.
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Hairdressing Training Courses - November 2009
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Dated: October 29, 2009 5:00 PM
Dated: October 29, 2009 5:00 PM
Impress your clients, boost team morale and get your creative juices flowing during the cold months by taking a hairdressing course this November.
From classy clippering to confident colouring, there's something for every career conscious stylist.
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Saks Leeds Celebrates Business Success
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Dated: October 29, 2009 11:08 AM
Dated: October 29, 2009 11:08 AM
The team from Saks Leeds have reason to celebrate after winning two top accolades in the Leeds Retail Therapy Awards 2009.
The salon, based in the city's trends Queen's Arcade, picked up gongs for Best Hair Salon and Best Beauty Salon - and also came second in the Customer Service category.
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See Sassoon in Action this Fireworks Night
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Dated: October 29, 2009 11:25 AM
Dated: October 29, 2009 11:25 AM
There are set to be fireworks when the internationally acclaimed Sassoon Creative Team deliver a masterclass for HABB this bonfire night.
Hosted by Sassoon UK Creative Director Bruce Masefield, the masterclass is an opportunity to get up close to the Sassoon team as they demonstrate their latest collection and share their new techniques.
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Petition to Ban Business Rates in First Year of Trading
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Dated: October 29, 2009 12:36 PM
Dated: October 29, 2009 12:36 PM
A salon owner, sick of paying hefty business rates, has launched a petition on the 10 Downing Street website calling for all new businesses to be exempt from non-domestic rates for their first year.
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Afro Hairdresser of the Year 09 Finalists' Collections
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Dated: October 29, 2009 1:58 PM
Dated: October 29, 2009 1:58 PM
The stunning collections from the finalists of the Afro Hairdresser of the Year category at the British Hairdressing Awards 2009.
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Confusion Leads to Flouting of the National Minimum Wage
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Dated: October 29, 2009 2:11 PM
Dated: October 29, 2009 2:11 PM
Is red tape really such a problem that salon owners get into such a state of confusion, they accidentally pay employees the wrong wage, ask HJ News Editor Matthew Batham?
According to the National Hairdressers' Federation, over-complexity of legislation surrounding the national minimum wage was likely to be the reason behind any salons underpaying - not flagrant breach of the law.
The National Hairdressers' Federation has warned the UK government to exercise "great care" when deciding whether to implement a Scottish Affairs Committee recommendation to name and shame firms that breach national minimum wage (NMW) legislation north of the border. The Scottish Affairs Committee has recommended the government expose employers even where non-compliance has been averted.
Eileen Lawson, NHF secretary general, said a hairdressing salon was only as good as its reputation, so any decision on naming and shaming a business where non-compliance resulted from accidental breach would be hugely damaging. "Accidental breach is what it says on the tin, and the emphasis should be on education not punishment," she said.
Lawson said the NHF was unaware of any of its own members incurring a penalty for non-compliance although several had difficulty interpreting the law and had asked for advice.
Scrap Business Rates
The NMW isn't the only legislation under scrutiny. One salon owner, so disgruntled at the size of the business rates bill for her new Suffolk business has started a petition. Paula Mason, of Lawrence Paul Salons is asking the government to make new businesses exempt from business rates for the first 12 months of trading.
You can register your support at the number 10 Downing Street website - and start your own petition against whatever red tape is getting your goat.
Bright Side to Business
Looking on the bright side, despite the red tape burden - and the recession - an increasing number of small businesses are optimistic about the future. Three quarters of small businesses believe the economy will see an upturn in 2010, according to research from BT Business, with 35% predicting an improvement by January 2010.
Artistic Team of the Year 09 Finalists' Collections
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Dated: October 29, 2009 2:51 PM
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Check out the collections from the finalists of the Artistic Team of the Year and the British Hairdressing Awards 2009.
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Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year 09 Finalists' Collections
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Dated: October 29, 2009 4:17 PM
Dated: October 29, 2009 4:17 PM
These are the creative collections that have been shortlisted as finalists in the Avant Garde category at the British Hairdressing Awards 2009.
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Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year 09 Finalists' Collections
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Dated: October 29, 2009 5:15 PM
Dated: October 29, 2009 5:15 PM
These are the phenomenal hair colour collections that have been shortlisted as finalists in the Schwarzkopf Professional Colour Technician of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards.
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Philosophy's Guide to Cutting and Colouring Indian Hair
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Dated: October 30, 2009 4:51 PM
Dated: October 30, 2009 4:51 PM
According to the last census at the beginning of the decade there were more than one million people in the UK of Indian ethnicity - and that figure is growing.
That represents a huge potential market for your salon, so if do not you have the knowledge and experience to work with Asian hair you could be missing an opportunity.
Mark Creed and the team at Philosophy Hairdressing in Oxford have visited India on a number of occasions in the last four years in conjunction with L'Oréal Professionnel.
In that time, Mark has developed an affinity with the hairdressing industry in India and has a clear understanding of how to get the best results with Indian hair types. So we asked him and his colleagues at Philosophy to share their advice for cutting, colouring and styling Indian and Asian hair.
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Men's Hairdresser of the Year 09 Finalists' Collections
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Dated: October 30, 2009 12:50 PM
Dated: October 30, 2009 12:50 PM
These are the eclectic men's hairdressing collections that have been chosen as finalists in the Men's Hairdresser of the Year category at the British Hairdressing Awards.
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Newcomer of the Year 09 Finalists' Collections
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Dated: October 30, 2009 1:45 PM
Dated: October 30, 2009 1:45 PM
The future of British hairdressing is in very safe hands based on these incredible collections from the finalists of the Newcomer of the Year awards at the British Hairdressing Awards 2009.
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Goldwell Hits Las Vegas with Trend Zoom
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Dated: October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
Dated: October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
The fabulous city of Las Vegas proved the perfect setting for Goldwell's Trend Zoom Global Event 2009. Where else in the world could be more fun than the bright lights and truly unique location that is The Strip?
For the 1800 delegates that jetted in for the three day event from around the globe, the main objective was to support their country in the Trend Zoom International live Final - where 27 countries battled it out to win one of the three prestigious categories.
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British Hairdressing Awards 2009 Finalists' Collections
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Dated: October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
Dated: October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
HJ's British Hairdressing Awards are the most prestigious event in the hairdressing calendar.
Winning an award can be a platform to take your career onto bigger and better things, while being shortlisted as a finalist proves that you are at the very top of your field.
The finalists of the British Hairdressing Awards 2009 have demonstrate creativity, the ability to push boundaries and great technical skill to be shortlisted. These are their finalists' collections - don't forget to click on an image to visit their whole collection.
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