College Star – Denman’s Big Blowout Competition Announces Winner
After weeks of deliberation and three rounds of judging Denman’s College Star for 2025 has been announced. Mollie Dwyer of Wigan & Leigh College has won a jackpot of £1000 cash and a hamper of tools worth £200 for her college department. Mollie created a gorgeous glossy and perfectly balanced loose wave blow-dry for her […]
Vidal Sassoon Announces New Era of Creative Leadership
Vidal Sassoon, the legendary name synonymous with precision cutting and modernist hair design, is entering an exciting new chapter in its global creative leadership. Mark Hayes, the long-standing creative pillar of the brand, has appointed Richard Ashforth as the new International Creative Director. Richard returns to Sassoon after carving out an impressive creative journey beyond […]
CONCEPT HAIR LEARNER OF THE YEAR 2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
The Concept Hair Learner of the Year Final 2025 took place on 20th March 2025 at Telford College, marking an extraordinary celebration of the next generation of hairdressing and barbering talent! With over 2,800 entries, narrowing down to just 56 finalists was no easy feat for our esteemed panel of judges. Selecting the ultimate winners […]
Wella Professionals Launches Color Xpress
Wella Professionals Launches Color Xpress – a new 10-Minute permanent colour for Xpress root touch-up services As the No. 1 Salon Color Brand in the World¹, Wella Professionals continues to set the standard for first-class colour with Color Xpress, a game-changing innovation for stylists. This breakthrough hair colour solution delivers up to 100% gray coverage […]
Discover How To Cut It: Platform – Where Ambition Meets Opportunity
In the vibrant world of hairdressing, opportunities to grow, thrive, and become a recognised professional are abundant for those who seek them out. For many, discovering the perfect platform to elevate their career can be a game-changer. Enter the How To Cut It (HTCI): Platform – the ‘BBC Introducing’ equivalent for the hair industry, where […]
ASP hosts unforgettable global hair carnival extravaganza
500 guests from around the world gathered in Marbella, Spain, to embark on a two day hair carnival to celebrate 30 years of ASP. The spectacular event was attended by ASP distributors and hairdressers from a host of countries including Holland, Belgium, Germany, Slovakia, USA and Canada, who took over Marbella’s exclusive Hard Rock Hotel […]
NHBF Top 100 Influencer Awards Expands to Meet Unprecedented Demand
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is thrilled to announce a major evolution of its highly anticipated Top 100 Influencer Index. Now in its fifth year, due to overwhelming demand and the incredible talent within the sector, the awards will now be divided into two distinct categories: the Top 50 Hair Influencer Index and the Top 50 […]
How HTCI Platform Connect is Bringing Hairdressers Together in Unique Spaces
HTCI Platform Connect is making a noise in the hair industry. The concept is simple: intimate live hair gigs hosted by members of the Platform Community in spaces ranging from salons to back gardens. These events bring together hairdressers to share ideas and connect with local hair artists on a personal level. At the heart […]
Hairdressers take to the streets to protest in Parliament Square
Hundreds of hairdressers took to the streets for the Salon Owners and Employers action day that took place on March 17th in central London. The peaceful protest was organised by the British Hair Consortium whereby the industry pulled together to show its support for tax reform. Hairdressing and beauty salon owners gathered at London’s Parliament […]
Hairdressing & Beauty Sector to Protest in Parliament Square
The hairdressing and beauty sector is urged to take action by supporting the Salon Owners and Employers action day that will take place on March 17th in central London. The British Hair Consortium is urging for the whole industry to pull together to show its support for tax reform. Hairdressing and beauty salon owners are […]
