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Working Collaboratively and Nailing a Brief as a Session Stylist

HJ met Anna Cofone, Authentic Beauty Concept's Global Advocate, at her studio in Hackney to explore her treasure trove of archives from her red carpet and runway work; and to chat all things session styling, working collaboratively and nailing a brief…
What is the creative process as hair lead at London Fashion Week? 
Working with any two designers is never going to be the same. Some designers will present their ideas weeks before, will send you over a deck of looks and a mood board of hair refe...

What is the Clavi-Cut?

Bobs have consistently been a client favourite in the salon, but for those looking for a little more versatility, the Clavi-Cut could be perfect. To help you master this haircut, here’s everything you need to know – from the hair types and textures that best complement the cut, to the pressure points to watch out for.
Named after the clavicle (also known as the collar bone), the Clavi-Cut is a long bob (or lob) that finishes at a defined point and is usually graduated towards the front, further...

Everything You Need to Know About Cherry Cola Hair

Copper is arguably one of the biggest red-toned hair trends, but if your clients want to try something different, why not introduce them to Cherry Cola hair? Cherry Cola is a rich, mid-to-dark brown with accents of cool burgundy, maroon and purple. Cherry Cola can vary on each client’s hair and can throw different tones when it hits the light. The shade can also be customised to meet each clients’ needs, making it particularly versatile – one reason why it is proving so popular. Keep reading to...

What Exactly is Brookie Blonde?

Cinnamon cookie butter, brownie brunette and now brookie blonde – at this point, we could open a whole bakery with these different hair trends! A hybrid of cookie and blondie shades – think that golden glow you get from baked goods fresh out of the oven – brookie blonde is the latest trend to dominate social media. In reality, this colour isn’t anything ground-breaking, but clients seem to love a fun name these days, so why not jump on the hype? Here’s everything you need to know…
What is Brooki...

The Jawline Rule is the Hack All Hairdressers Should Share with Clients

It seems as though there is a constant influx of hair trends on social media, and while many aren’t even worth reporting on, the jawline rule might just be an exception – and here’s why…
The jawline rule is a method where a person envisions a diagonal line that starts at their jawline and continues up above the ear, towards the back of the head, which helps determine the ‘ideal’ position of a ponytail or other up-do, like the Snatched Bun. Just because the jawline rule is currently trending on s...

Everything You Need to Know About Goddess Braids

Box braids and cornrows are two of the most popular protective styles for Afro hair, but there’s another style set to make a comeback: Goddess braids. Here’s everything you need to know about this trending style…
“Goddess braids are an upgrade on your traditional box braids,” explains Naomi Brooks, owner of The Hair Sanctuary, which specialises in (and provides training for) Afro hair. “The foundation starts as a knotless braid but you add curly hair, either synthetic or human, as you braid and...

Check Out the Ultimate Warm Blonde Shade, Sunflower Blonde

With Sunflower Blonde fast becoming one of the most requested shades in salons, we spoke to a number of colour specialists to find out more about the shift away from cool tones, and their top tips to prevent warm shades from going brassy.
What is Sunflower Blonde?
“I believe Sunflower Blonde typically refers to a vibrant, warm shade of blonde hair colour, reminiscent of the bright, golden hues of a sunflower,” explains Amber Rose, KEVIN.MURPHY Influencer. “This shade is characterised by its rich...