“It was a game changer with my bobs when I started to take into account the ear and my body position,“ explains Sami Skinner. “Sometimes if you’re trying to create strong horizontal lines and you’re not directly in front of your section, over direction can happen. Not a bad thing, but if you’re looking to have a strong line it will create length in the opposite direction from where you’re standing,” explains Sami Skinner, Sam Villa Ambassador @samiskinnerhair For this Italian Bob, Skinner says, “A Sam Villa Streamline Series Shear is great because the shear r ..read more

The new barberology means innovative clipper & coloring techniques for every gender, generation and sub-culture of your clientele.  The new barberology still means the best in men’s grooming, but is now trending towards inclusiveness. Indeed, innovative clipper and coloring techniques can provide any gender, generation and sub-culture of your clientele the unique look they are looking for. Confidence Built Through Hair Collection Andis North American Artistic Team Lead, Kenny Duncan, uses barbering to boost the confidence of renowned artists, athletes and actors right before they shar ..read more

This year’s annual KH Hair Awards paid tribute to the 20-strong East Midlands salon group’s top achievers in 2024. 200+ staff and VIP guests from Wella and ghd came together to celebrate their achievements and the group’s successes. The much-anticipated KH Hair event took place on 9 June on the outdoor terrace at Binks Yard in Nottingham City Centre. There, group managing director, Darren Messias, began by acknowledging 13 top achievers for their long service to the company. Then saw 22 awards given in recognition of the past year’s top achievers. Joint Salon of the Year Winners – KH Nottingh ..read more

Sam Kerswell is bringing his colouring brilliance and skills to FASTFOILS as their newest Global Artist in the UK and across North America. He is famous for his work as a wig designer on RuPaul’s Drag Race, as well as his numerous celebrity clients. Sam Kerswell In his new role, Sam Kerswell will work closely with the US and North American teams, as a lead educator. He will also join stage shows where he will demonstrate how the FASTFOILS technology helps drastically reduce the processing time of each colour service whilst protecting the integrity of the hair. ‘‘I’ve admired Sam’s skills for m ..read more

Our Summer Hair Care Round-up provides an overview of great products for keeping your hair beautiful and healthy when dealing with stress from the sun’s UV rays, high temperatures, and more! Estetica’s Summer Hair Care Round-up reminds you of products your hair needs to protect it from heat, brine, chlorine, and more frequent showering this season. From specific shampoos and conditioners to protective oils and how to maintain your color as fresh as possible. Take some advice from some of the best in the business! Cervando Maldonado, OLAPLEX Global Brand Ambassador “OLAPLEX is very beneficial t ..read more

Safy B joined the hairdressing industry with a desire to create beautiful hair. Little did she know at the time just how much the hair colouring craft would inspire her! Here are her 10 reasons to become a colourist. Pastel Rainbow “The best part of being a hairdresser has to be the way we can use our skills to make clients smile,” says Safy B. “Looking back to where I was in the very early days of my career, to where I am now, I could never have imagined how many skill I would go on to amass. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Safy B’s Salon (@safyb_salon) “As an all rounder h ..read more

We are very happy to announce the finalists for the Great Lengths GLammies 2024. This year there was a record number of entries and the creativity, skill and dedication demonstrated by the entrants were truly inspiring. “We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2024 Great Lengths GLammies,” says Joscelin McCourt, CEO of HB Collective, the home of Great Lengths. “Each entry truly embodies the essence of innovation and style, reflecting the heart of Great Lengths. Our judges were genuinely impressed by the calibre of submissions, underscoring the care and creativity evident th ..read more

Many salon clients choosing the chop after years of long, soft waves are opting for that perennial classic – the bob. So, there’s no better time to invest in a pair of scissors that will give you precision direction and control. Kasho Scissors for precision direction and control Kasho Director, Benjamin Shipman says it’s great to see bobs back in fashion. “We’re delighted that haircuts and especially the bob, are back in fashion for 2024,” says Benjamin. “It gives stylists the opportunity to be creative while exciting their clients with a brand new look. The bob’s popularity stems from its ver ..read more

Darren Ambrose created the Pluralism Collection as a community of free spirits. After choosing his subjects, Darren coloured and entwined the hair with Pantones that took them to an anti-establishment culture. The Pluralism Collection by Darren Ambrose gives vibes of urban underground street and homage to Tim Burton. Style and crafting hair and fabrics to bring an editorial fashion feel to the persona. Styling was by Jackie Ambrose using retro vintage garments, layering, oversized structures giving anti body shapes. Juxtapositon to the hair brought nonconformism to life.  Hair: Darren A ..read more

The first half of 2024 hasn’t been all plain sailing for UK hair salons. While things are looking brighter for some businesses and a salon surge is already underway, many are still struggling to get back to pre-Covid levels. Meanwhile, many other business owners and managers are reporting a real salon surge in bookings and interest in salon services. This is probably due to the fact that consumers are feeling more settled and ready to spend money. According to Cameron Dermody, director of evo concept salon Nichares Hairdressing and Dermody Coaching in Taunton, the horizon is looking exciting ..read more