To make life PHEA (post-hair extension appointment) easier, Extensions Expert and Founder of Spectrum One Salon, Katy Grimshaw shares her tips.  We know all too well that with dream hair comes aftercare and responsibilities, especially when it comes to hair extensions. If you take care of them they’ll remain luscious and perfect until your next appointment, but if you don’t, then it can be a whole different story! It goes without saying that you have to keep up with your regular salon appointments after you’ve had your hair installed as you’ll end up causing damage to your natural hair if ..read more

The search is on to find the best Colourist in the hue-verse! Running from 25 march – 24 may 2024, best-in-hue is here to push Stylists out of their comfort zone, and encourage creativity in spades. Have you got what it takes to be crowned best-in-hue? HOW TO ENTER The competition is free to enter for all Colourists who use hue-verse. Entries must showcase a top-notch hue-verse colour creation that has been captured via a smartphone and posted to Instagram, along with the formula and hashtag #bestinhue. (Images only, no videos, please.) Participants may enter as many times as they like. THE ..read more

Dale began his barbering career 8 years ago. Dale’s easy manner with people, ability to chat lots, coupled with naturally creative talent drew him into the barbering world. Barbering Journey Having initially attended university after school to study art, he found the formal training restrictive and decided to leave in his final year. After a short time in retail, he found himself drawn into the buzzy world of barbering after a visit to his local barbers led to him being invited to shadow the Owner. Dale was hooked and he realised this was the creative buzz he’d been looking for. Wanting to soa ..read more

Celebrate Earth Day with the new Water Saver by L’Oréal Professionnel. Every drop of water is precious, and L’Oréal Professionnel believe it’s their responsibility to help preserve the earth’s natural resources. So, their new technology makes every drop of water count! Water Fragmentation Technology It’s L’Oréal Professionnel’s first showerhead leveraging patented water fragmentation technology. Highly precise jet collisions within the showerhead break the water drops into 10x smaller drops** at high speed. Preserving the flow energy, the system enables Water Saver to save up to ..read more

Denman brushes has been changing the company’s practices to be more sustainable. We caught up with them to see where they’re at… How does Denman support Plastic Bank?  “We make a financial donation to Plastic Bank and that donation helps them establish community projects that employ people to collect and recycle plastic waste. These communities are paid in credits that can be exchanged for anything from health insurance to school supplies. We can see a live update of the impact our donation makes and the plastic recycled can even be traced to the location and individual that collecte ..read more

Experience the INNERJOI of clean*, animal test-free haircare that does a world of good. The NEW INNERJOI™ collection features 100% vegan, naturally derived** formulas that deliver the transformative results and professional performance you love, all bottled in a sustainable package that gives back to communities in need. Environmental Footprint Many consumers are waking up to the fact that global warming and environmental damage have become a reality and are adapting their behaviour accordingly. While some opt for radical change, every little helps, and choosing a natural or sustainable cosmet ..read more

This achievement highlights the brand’s unwavering commitment to cruelty-free beauty and its dedication to animal welfare – without compromising on performance. The entire KERASILK product range, the premium hair care and styling brand from Kao Salon Division, has successfully passed the PETA “Beauty Without Bunnies Program” as well as the “Vegan” certification. All KERASILK products will from now on feature the PETA certification logo as well as the “Vegan” logo on-pack.  Environmental & Social Responsibility “We are immensely proud to receive PETA’s approval for our prestigious KERA ..read more

To Celebrate its tenth year, the Awards partner with Industry Expert Liz McKeon. This partnership will offer amazing opportunities for Entrants and Winners since it will see Liz McKeon offering the National Winner of Best New Business a free spot on her 3G The Successful Salon Formula Group Coaching Programme worth £1,500!. In addition, to Winners of Business categories a discount of 40% will be offered for the 3G The Successful Salon Formula Group Coaching Programme, rewarding all the hard work and passion of those in the Hair and Beauty Industries. Rewarding Excellence The agreement brings t ..read more

Draw in new clients and show existing ones that you’re on the mark when it comes to the spring summer 2024 colour trends. The hair game is changing! As we roll into spring summer 2024, it’s all about making a statement and staying fresh but with a huge lived-in vibe. Whether in the salon chair or behind it, keeping up with the latest hair trends is crucial for that style upgrade or attracting a crowd who wants to stay on top of the game. So, let’s dive into what’s hot for the upcoming sunny days. Pastel Hues  Guess what’s sneaking back into our hair trend radar? Those oh-so-sweet pastel h ..read more

The Concept Hair Learner of the Year competition showcases the UK’s most promising Hairdressing and Barbering Students. At the 2024 final, the atmosphere at Telford College on the 21st of March was electric, with 54 finalists from across the country coming together to flaunt their skill and artistry. Future Stars The Finalists brought their A-Game to battle it out for their winning spot in their chosen category. The event is not just a competition, but a chance to celebrate the future stars of the industry and put a spotlight on their amazing creations. The event provides an opportunity for St ..read more