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‘Metamorphosis’ by Michael Kent of Blue Tit

‘Metamorphosis’ by Michael Kent of Blue Tit

Mar 20, 2025 | PORTFOLIOS

‘Metamorphosis’ by Michael Kent of Blue Tit

A captivating collection which explores the transformative nature of Afro and textured hair through six distinctive looks.

This captivating collection explores the transformative nature of Afro and textured hair through six distinctive looks. Embracing the theme of metamorphosis, each style showcases the hair’s natural beauty while illustrating its remarkable adaptability.

 By highlighting rather than altering the inherent characteristics of Afro-textured hair, this collection demonstrates the power of working with, rather than against, its unique properties.It is a celebration of diverse hair types and textures, which challenges conventional beauty standards.

 Hair: Michael Kent

Photography: Stefan Foster

Make-up: Mary Jane Gotidoc

Hair assistant: Katie Hughes

Photography assistant: Kush

Models: Kentha, Eve, Bria Renee and Adar

 

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Who’s The 2025 Gloss Boss?

Who’s The 2025 Gloss Boss?

Mar 19, 2025 | HOME INFORM, INDUSTRY NEWS, INFORM, INFORM HEADER

Who’s The 2025 Gloss Boss?

Winners revealed for all categories of Redken’s Shades EQ competition

by AMANDA | INFORM

Sienna Wetteland, based at Norfolk’s Headlines Hair & Beauty, is heading to New York – her prize for being named the overall Shades EQ Gloss Boss at this year’s UK and Ireland awards from Redken. 

Sienna (@sienna_headlines) also took home the Brunette Gloss Boss title. In the other categories, Laura Kimberley Cole (@laurakimhair) grabbed the Blonding Gloss Boss prize and Michaela Marshall (@michaelacreates.ldn), based at Somewhere in Queens Park, won the Texture Gloss Boss crown. And nailing the People Choice’s vote, which saw a winner voted from the runners-up from the three main categories? That was Millie Keal (@Millie_Strands) from Strands Hairdressing in Hampshire. 

Redken’s easy-to-enter digital Shades EQ Gloss Boss Awards is all about celebrating hair that beams with high-shine colour and a healthy-looking finish that stops the scroll. All captured on a before/after Instagram Reel, entries deliver grade-A glossing skills with a side order of fun.

The Gloss Boss Award judges were looking for colour, technique and placement skills, as well as a jaw-dropping style and finish to seal the deal. They included Amanda Nottage editorial director, Creative HEAD; Carla Rose, Redken Artist; Keeks Reid, beauty director, Cosmopolitan and TV presenter; Samantha Cusick, Redken Business Advocate and Redken Advocates Claire Martin, Rory Mcphee and Tia Lambourn

This year’s prizes include an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City for two to attend a signature class at the Redken 5th Avenue Exchange. Runners-up receive complimentary tickets to a Redken Masterclass and Redken on Stage.

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Parliament Protest Urges Govt To ‘Give Tax The Chop’

Parliament Protest Urges Govt To ‘Give Tax The Chop’

Mar 18, 2025 | INDUSTRY NEWS, INFORM

Parliament Protest Urges Govt To ‘Give Tax The Chop’

Hairdressers descend on Parliament Square to boost attention to VAT cause

by AMANDA | INFORM

Parliament Protest Urges Govt To ‘Give Tax The Chop’

Hundreds of hairdressers protested in Parliament Square in a bid to encourage Government to consider urgent tax reform.

Organised by the British Hair Consortium, salon owners and employers gathered at London’s Parliament Square in the hope that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will throw the sector an “economic lifeline”. Protestors wore the hairdressers’ preferred uniform all black with placards including ‘Give Tax The Chop’ and ‘Make Hair Fair’, with some performing cuts on ‘clients’ wearing gowns with SOS – ‘Save Our Salons’ – on the front. Newspapers such as the Daily Mail and The Independent covered the action.

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The BHC is urging Government to halve the VAT salons pay on labour costs to 10 per cent to help them overcome the existential crisis they’re facing. A recent report, commissioned by the BHC and carried out by CBI Economics, highlighted how an unbalanced tax system is decimating the hair and beauty industry – and showed that unless things change, there couldbe no new apprenticeships by 2027 and a 93 per cent fall in employment by 2030. This would leave very few in employment, creating a sector largely devoid of the employment rights that come with being an employee.

“We won’t stand down and let our industry die,” said Toby Dicker from The British Hair Consortium. “The support shown by our industry was incredible and I hope that we have gained the attention that we need to show Government that we need a lifeline. We need VAT reform and we’re not going to stop shouting for this to happen.”

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The L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2025 Is Your Platform For Fame

The L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2025 Is Your Platform For Fame

Mar 13, 2025 | HOME INFORM, INDUSTRY NEWS, INFORM, INFORM HEADER

The L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2025 Is Your Platform For Fame

Which category will you enter?

by AMANDA | INFORM

It’s big. It’s bold. And it’s back! The L’Oréal Colour Trophy competition has thrilled audiences for nearly 70 years, elevating talent and celebrating hairdressing heroes from across the UK and Ireland. This electric celebration of colour artistry and creativity motivates and inspires, offering the perfect platform to ALL colourists and hair pros to fuel their technical fires and see their careers go stratospheric.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery, challenging your imagination and your skills to deliver something special that pushes fresh trends, showcases technical excellence and excites your clients. Successful entrants will go straight into competing live at one of the two most iconic nights in the hairdressing calendar – the UK and Ireland Grand Finals.

Choose Your Category
The L’Oréal Colour Trophy is free to enter, and winning leads to a host of incredible opportunities. Are you ready? Let’s go!

L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award
Entrants create a total colour look on any model of any gender or gender identity of any hair type. With eight regions, 12 per region make it through.

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L’Oréal Colour Trophy STAR Award
For 16- to 25-year-olds. Before and after photos are required and entrants will be interviewed on their work by the judges should they be successful.

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L’Oréal Colour Trophy Afro Award (UK only)
Entrants create a total colour look on any model of any gender or gender identity of a hair type texture between 3C and 4C.

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L’Oréal Colour Specialist Award (UK only)
For hair colour aficionados who have completed the 15-day L’Oréal Colour Specialist Diploma. Entrants must create a colour look on any model of any gender or gender identity of any hair type.

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L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award
For college students, part- or full-time, who are studying on a listed eligible course.

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L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award
For college students, part- or full-time, who are studying on a listed eligible course.

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Winning Changes Everything!

 

“It’s all been a bit emotional and overwhelming. I’ve been obsessed with this competition from the very start of my career”

Gee-Kent Ho, Gee-Kent Ho, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Winner, UK L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2024

 

“Winning has created brand awareness for New Hair Order – on an industry level and with new clients recognising our win and wanting to book”

Mark Byrne and Lisa May, New Hair Order, Dublin Winner, Ireland L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2024

All The Important Dates

April 3 – Entries close at 6pm

May 6 – Finalists announced at lorealcolourtrophy.com and lorealcolourtrophy.ie

June 9 – Ireland Grand Final

June 30 – UK Grand Final

Follow @lorealpro_education_uki #LCT25

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Ghd On Hunt For Its Style Squad

Ghd On Hunt For Its Style Squad

Mar 11, 2025 | INDUSTRY NEWS, INFORM

Ghd On Hunt For Its Style Squad

10 places up for grabs for UK and Irish hair talent

by AMANDA | INFORM

Iconic styling brand ghd is searching for 10 emerging hairstylists to make up the latest version of its Style Squad. The mentorship programme is a chance for young, up-and-coming talents in the UK and Ireland to access career-defining experiences and sharpen their skills.

Open to stylists currently doing NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) or those in their first two years of hairdressing, the successful team will receive full ghd product training, work together on creative challenges and attend exclusive inspiration days with mentorship from the ghd education team and guest artists. They’ll also gain access to brand events and activations, as well as accessing the chance to showcase their talent on major projects, including global and UK launch events, photoshoots and hands-on education from top industry pros like James Earnshaw and Michelle Thompson.

This Is How You Apply

Email stylesquad@ghdhair.com to request an application form

Create and upload an on-trend, 60-second how-to video using your favourite ghd tool – either self-styling or on a model with a step-by-step caption – to Instagram or TikTok. (No doll heads or AI allowed).

Tag @ghdhairpro and use the hashtag #ghdstylesquadUKI.

Send your video and completed application back to stylesquad@ghdhair.com before the deadline – 5pm on Tuesday 1 April.

 

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