Which Hair Brand Is Launching Pro Tools?

Stylists will think these new tools are ‘bella’…

by AMANDA | INFORM

Italian favourites ALFAPARF Milano are introducing styling tools geared to working stylists.

The PRO Tools range has been crafted with the stylist’s comfort in mind, includinglightweight materials and balanced designs that reduce strain during long styling sessions.Ergonomic handles and intuitive controls add to the focus on form and function, all to help “minimise fatigue and maximise precision”, so hairdressers can focus on their craft and not their tools.

The first drop from the brand includes three professional hairdryers and two straighteners for use in salons and for salons to retail to clients. At the top end, the ALFAPARF Milano Oracle Hairdryer (£105/€120 for salons) is powered by ‘AI in Motion Technology’ and engineered to deliver fast drying while protecting the scalp from heat damage. It has a ‘latest generation’ ionic generator to reduce frizz, a BLDC electronic motor with a 2,000-hour lifespan and a built-in self-cleaning mode.

The lightweight and fast Iconic Professional Hairdryer (£65/€69.95 for salons) and frizz-reducing The Visionary Professional Hairdryer (69.95/€79.95 for salons) have also been unveiled.

The Infinite Original Hair Straightener (£50/€55 for salons) features dual action titanium vibrating plates that float to avoid snagging and can adapt to hair types. The Eclipse

Wide Hair Straightener (£50/€55 for salons) offers the same technology with wider plates, for wider-section styling.

The brand promises an “evolving collection of tools, brushes, scissors, clippers, trimmers and tongs” with more launching in 2026.

Want To Learn The Moodie Method?

Neil Moodie unveils new masterclass for aspiring session stylists

by AMANDA | INFORM

Session favourite Neil Moodie is launching The Moodie Method, a masterclass for aspiring fashion and session stylists.

The launch of the two-day masterclass comes as the founder of The Neil Moodie Studio celebrates securing a landmark 60th Vogue cover, starring Pamela Anderson. The class has been designed to give qualified hairdressers the skills, techniques and mindset to thrive in the fast-paced world of fashion and session styling.

Across a 30-year, Neil has styled an impressive roster of global talent from fashion, film, music and culture. Kate Moss, Gemma Chan, Naomi Campbell, LiIy Allen, Scarlett Johansson, Kendall Jenner, Natalie Portman, Cara Delevingne and Gisele Bündchen are just some of the names that have sat in his chair.

Set to take place in March 2026 at The Neil Moodie Studio in London’s Spitalfields, The Moodie Method offers an immersive, hands-on experience for qualified hairdressers eager to elevate their craft beyond the salon chair and into the fast-paced world of fashion and editorial styling.

“The Moodie Method is about sharing the skills and knowledge I’ve gained over 30 years of styling for fashion, editorial and celebrity clients,” said Neil. “These masterclasses are designed to give qualified hairdressers the confidence, technique, and mindset to succeed both backstage and in the salon.”

The Moodie Method masterclass includes:

Beginner-friendly foundation: ideal for stylists entering or curious about the fashion/session industry.

Core techniques: essential hair skills relevant to editorial shoots and backstage work.

Backstage & fashion focus: preparation for the unique environments of Fashion Week, photo shoots and session styling.

Kit knowledge: insights into the tools every session stylist needs in their kit bag.

Mindset & professional conduct: guidance on attitude, professionalism and working confidently under pressure.

Transferable skills: techniques that deliver in both the worlds of fashion and in the salon.

The masterclass is limited to 10 stylists per session, with the first six students to book accessing an introductory offer of £600. Remaining places will be priced at £850. Booking will be available from January 2026 via neilmoodiestudio.com

For enquiries, contact moodiemethodenquiries@neilmoodiestudio.com

Revlon Professional Visionaries: Re:Mastered Is Back!

Annual mentoring programme open for entries

by HAYDN | INFORM

If you’ve ever dreamed of breaking out of the salon and making waves on a bigger stage, this is your chance! Visionaries Re:Mastered from Revlon Professional is back for 2026.

This isn’t just another competition; it’s a full-on creative journey designed to unlock opportunity, elevate your artistry and connect you with the people and projects who will shape your future.

Ignite Your Creative Edge
Visionaries Re:Mastered blends experimental styling, editorial technique and cutting-edge session skills. It’s all about pushing boundaries, exploring bold ideas and discovering new depths to your craft.

Elevate Your Visibility & Network
This isn’t just about personal growth. The programme offers real PR opportunities, editorial exposure, and a chance to plug into a creative network that lifts both individuals and their salons.

A Career-Defining Accolade
Making the Visionaries team is a recognised achievement that marks you out as among the best. For past winners, it’s led to magazine pages, high-profile shoots, stage events and a serious boost to their professional trajectory.

Winners of previous editions have gone on to scoop national awards (just look at double It List Visionary winner, Emmy Roccabella!), secure editorial features and build a newfound confidence and creative identity.

As Visionaries co–ordinator Karen Thomas puts it, this is your chance to turbo-charge your career, push beyond the chair and get you and your work seen and recognised.

How To Enter

Gather your best work. Build your mood board. Craft your application and enter here before Friday 27 February 2026.

Revealed! Pantone Color Of The Year 2026

It’ll be all white on the night for this year’s trending shade…

by AMANDA | INFORM

Cloud Dancer has been unveiled as the Pantone Color of the Year 2026.

Described as a “lofty white whose aerated presence acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world”, the tone is something of a blank canvas that could act as a jumping off point for blonding and grey services in salons.

“At this time of transformation, when we are reimagining our future and our place in the world, Cloud Dancer is a discrete white hue offering a promise of clarity,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director at the Pantone Color Institute. “Cloud Dancer opens up space for creativity, allowing our imagination to wander and drift so that new insights and bold ideas can emerge and take shape,” added Laurie Pressman, the Institute’s vice president.

The company even had a comment on the application of the shade in hair. “When worn in hair, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer makes a fashionable statement, on its own or in colorblocking, especially when paired with a thoughtful, intentional personal style.”

What’s been the reaction from colourists? “Cloud Dancer is a beautiful clean, white tone with a slight grey/neutral tone to give it balance,” said Tracey Ann Smith, creative director at MOOD. “This is a beautiful shade for the winter season – almost snow like. It’s bold yet chic, and a great choice for those who are already blonde.”

“Cloud Dancer is a beautiful soft, vanilla whipped, fluffy-esque shade of white. This is a perfect choice for blondes who prefer a lighter, creamier, slightly ashy hue and don’t like their blonde to be too warm or golden toned,” said Suzie McGill, artistic director at Rainbow Room International.

“This shade is a step away from your typical platinum blonde shade – traditionally being perceived as a cool, almost-white hue with blend of vanilla and cream ribbons to create a multi-dimensional finish,” added Seung Ki Baek, creative colour expert at RUSH Hair. “In recent months we have noticed a rise in clients opting for icier, cooler blondes – its dreamy, soft appearance makes it the perfect colour for showcasing the hair’s health and natural shine. Cloud Dancer gives us colourists a blank canvas to experiment with minimalism, partnering different variations of depth, dimension, and tones to create our own interpretation of this colour trend for clients in the salon.”