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Top Trends Spotted at London Fashion Week S/S25

Top Trends Spotted at London Fashion Week S/S25

Top Trends seen at London Fashion Week S/S 2025

Stylists are going back to their roots this season for LFW hair inspiration

by Maddi | TECHNIQUES

CHET LO

Chet Lo by Anna Cofone for Authentic Beauty Concept

THE LEAD Anna Cofone for Authentic Beauty Concept  

THE LOOK Inspired by Chet Lo’s mother’s passionate work ethic, this look fused intricate patterned veils with sleek, textured hair. Blow-dried with Amplify Mousse for heat protection, the hair was parted down the middle, while Glow Spray Serum added radiant shine. Waving irons and knots created a non-uniform movement, completing the polished, statement style. 

MITHRIDATE

Mithridate by Johanna Cree Brown for Indola
Mithridate by Johanna Cree Brown for Indola

THE LEAD Johanna Cree Brown for Indola 

THE LOOK Inspired by Demon Zhang’s collection, rooted in the landscapes of Yuhan, hair was prepped with Indola Volume and Blow-Dry Spray, which was applied to the roots and parting for sleekness and grip. Hair was then parted in the centre and styled into a Dutch braid, tamed by the Smoothing Cream to ensure a flawless finish, while Flexible Hairspray locked in the look for a polished yet powerful effect. 

HARRIS REED 

Harris Reed by Ali Pirzadeh for Dyson

THE LEAD Ali Pirzadeh for Dyson  

THE LOOK Art Deco meets old Hollywood glamour in this sculpted look, created by the 2024 Most Wanted Session Stylist using Dyson’s Supersonic r Professional hair dryer and Corrale straightener. Hair was sectioned and blow-dried upwards into a high ponytail, with tonging waves shaped by the Corrale and set using the Supersonic’s cold shot for a flawless, long-lasting finish. 

BORA AKSU 

THE LEAD Syd Hayes for BaByliss PRO

THE LOOK The classic ‘60s beehive gets a fresh, modern twist in this look inspired by Aksu’s mother. Using the STILISTA for sleek shine and locked-in volume, Syd pressed the hair straight, backcombed the roots, and added an XXL styling doughnut for bold shape. The result: a playful, redefined retro style.

Bora Aksu by Syd Hayes for BaByliss PRO

EDELINE LEE

Edeline Lee by Philipp Haug for Schwarzkopf Professional

THE LEAD Philipp Haug for Schwarzkopf Professional 

THE LOOK To contrast Edeline’s soft, flowing garments, Philip added strength with a centre part using Session Label The Mousse, while the ends cascaded in different directions using a horizontal tonging technique. The wet-to-dry effect, created with light gel at the roots and oiled ends, ensured the hair remained sleek and refined, allowing the garments to take centre stage. Finished with Fibre Clinx oil for a polished touch, the look exuded understated elegance and control. 

ERDEM 

Erdem by Adam Garland for Authentic Beauty Concept
Erdem by Adam Garland for Authentic Beauty Concept

THE LEAD Adam Garland for Authentic Beauty Concept

THE LOOK Inspired by the controversial 1928 novel The Well of Loneliness, Erdem’s collection masterfully balances masculinity and femininity. Adam crafted a sharp side part using Amplify Mousse and Working Hairspray to achieve a bold, masculine silhouette. He then softened the look with a delicate braid down the back, adding a feminine finish. 

VIN + OMI 

VIN + OMI by Gina Conway for Philip Martins

THE LEAD Gina Conway for Philip Martins

THE LOOK Gina crafted this gravity-defying hairstyle using Philip Martin’s all-natural range, blending a natural finish with a sculptural design. Sections of hair were fastened and pinched to form bold, spherical baubles, creating a whimsical effect. This avant-garde look also reflects Vin + Omi’s dedication to sustainability, aligning with Philip Martin’s eco-conscious ethos. 

Feel the NOISE

Feel the NOISE

Feel the NOISE

Enjoy the latest looks from the guerrilla hairdressing event NOISE, shot at HairCon and showcasing work from SACO and X-Presion. It’s a little bit ad hoc… and that’s exactly the point!

by AMANDA | DOCUMENTS

Richard backstage at HairCon

Creative HEAD: Talk us through the planning of SACO’s collaboration with X-Presion…

Richard: “At NOISE, nobody knows what anybody else is doing. You do whatever you want! And all the teams are excited to see what the other teams are going to be doing – me more than anybody! For this show, Jorge and I collaborated on long braids. We had a couple of phone calls and Zoom meetings, threw some mood boards backwards and forwards. But it’s not overly processed. There’s always a strong starting point, but you’re always willing to adapt. With a haircut for me anyway, I’ll start off with a ballpark idea, and see how it evolves.”

Creative HEAD: Where would we find the roots of this collaboration?

Richard: “Jorge and I – X-Presion and SACO – go back quite a long way. They were in London when the original NOISE show was on in 2012, and I thought we could potentially do something. That’s one of the reasons why the first show happened, right? Because they were in town! NOISE always tries to harness that spirit, that raw feeling. There’s the sort of low production values and just the communal vibe that goes with it. My good friend Peter Gray was in London, and Tim Hartley was also up for it. So, it kind of facilitated the first show…”

Creative HEAD: What is it about yourself and Jorge that clicks?

Richard: “We’re good friends, Jorge and I, so that helps, doesn’t it? We appreciate one another’s aesthetic. We do very different things. We’re more focused on cuts; they do a lot of colour, and we both do some dressing. He’s a great originator. It’s a mutual fan club… a bromance, whatever you want to call it!

 

I really appreciate what he does and how he does it. He’s very innovative. There’s a very strong sense of suitability. We always try to do that with cuts, so I appreciate that.”

Hair: SACO – Richard Ashforth, Simon Campbell, Anthony Keast and YuriPatriarca

X-Presion – Jorge Cancer and Rocky Villa

Photography: Chris Bulezuik at HairCon

Stylist – Victor Goh (SACO); Visory Studio _ Aflame Concept (X-Presion); Tania Zekkout

Make-up: Michelle Strain

In the Bistro Booth With The September Cover Shoot Hair Team

In the Bistro Booth With The September Cover Shoot Hair Team

The talented hair team from our September cover shoot, in partnership with Wella Professionals, get chatty in the bistro booth

Take a coffee break and press play on unmissable colour conversation between the September cover shoot hair team. From their repeat order of colour formulas and must-have Wella Professionals Color Touch melt to the trending tones of the moment, we’ve got the inside scoop from our all-star line-up of creatives. 

 

See more from our September cover shoot >

“You’re Going To Love It 10X More” – James Earnshaw Talks Color Touch In Our Bistro Booth

“You’re Going To Love It 10X More” – James Earnshaw Talks Color Touch In Our Bistro Booth

Grab your beverage of choice and press play on an unmissable conversation between Wella Professionals global ambassador, James Earnshaw, and Creative HEAD editorial director, Amanda Nottage

Forget your local coffee hangout, the Creative HEAD bistro booth is THE place to be. Over iced matcha, James and Amanda take a deep dive into our September cover shoot, in partnership with Wella Professionals. Discussing the new and improved Color Touch, James’ mouth-watering menu of melts and much, much more, we’re serving up some piping hot tea… trust us, you don’t want to miss it! 

 

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A Quiet Man

A Quiet Man

A Quiet Man

Niall Colgan doesn’t do razzamattazz. All he asks for is 60 minutes of your time, and he will quietly, patiently give you the perfect haircut​

by CATHERINE | EXPLORE

Given the breakneck speed at which the world is moving nowadays, it’s somehow reassuring that so many people choose to sit in haircutter Niall Colgan’s chair. Niall takes his time, you see. At least one hour per appointment. And those 60 minutes not only give the client a rare opportunity to relax and take stock, they also give Niall the chance to submit himself fully to the task of creating the perfect haircut. 

“For a long time in this industry we’ve been taught to go through as many clients as we could in a day,” says Niall. “But there’s no precision in that. I’ve come to realise that haircutting is like architecture – you’ve got to lay your foundations, you’ve got to build your walls, you’ve got to get the roof right before you bring in the interior designers to make that house a home. The true mastery of haircutting is the basics – you’ve got to build a structure around what you do.”

This absolute dedication to the haircut not only flies in the face of current trends – where colour is so dominant that clients are not required to integrate a haircut into their colour appointment – it’s actually (and paradoxically) resulted in a massive boost to Niall’s business. “I’ve gone from €70 when I first opened my salon 15 years ago to €120 now and I’ll need to charge a premium for new clients because I’ve got such a long waiting list,” says Niall.

“But I never take anything for granted. I’m always checking in with myself because I don’t want to go back to being the hairdresser I was before I opened my salon, where I was stuck in a rut and full of fear and frustration. I’ve gone from being someone who measured success in terms of how many clients I could do in a day, to someone who takes pride in the fact I deliver incredible hair and that my 20 staff also deliver that too.”

While the luxurious interior, buzzy environment and – yes – high-end price tags make it clear to all that Niall runs a successful business in an exclusive area of Limerick, the haircuts that give him the most satisfaction are neither the most expensive, nor the most glamorous. “Our post-chemotherapy haircuts are the most important and an area where we can demonstrate the highest level of skill,” says Niall. “This requires total vision and precision. I’m not talking about cutting wigs here. This is about going on a journey with your client that could last a year or 18 months, but that will take them to a place where they start to feel themselves again – feminine, safe and in control. You have to follow a process. You have to be consistent. They have to trust you when you tell them, ‘It’s going to be okay’.”

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‘Shift’ By VAINHomme

‘Shift’ By VAINHomme

Shift

By VAINHomme

by AMANDA | PORTFOLIOS

This collection from VAINHomme explores the shifting patterns of what it is to be masculine in today’s society, using real people taken straight from their work shifts and shooting them in all of their glory. Shift shows the movement to remove layers of toxic masculinity and replace it with what really matters.

Hair: Vincent Quinn and Elliot James, VAINHomme

Photography: Brian O’Hanlon

Styling: Vincent Quinn