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Runway A/W25

[ Your essential guide to the new season. ]

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“Where Are All The Female Hairdressers That Are Household Names?"

[ Hairstylist and entrepreneur, Alex Brownsell poses an important question ]

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2025: The Trends To Prep For

[ Full of creative and business potential ]

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“Where are all the female hairdressers that are household names? I’m not saying it should be me, but I think there should be somebody”

Alex Brownsell started Bleach London in her living room, colouring her friends’ hair (and their lives) amazing shades of pinks, green and blues.

“I can’t Imagine A World In Which I Would Have A Salon And Not Have An Apprentice”

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“People love beauty. That makes me happy, to know that so many people are being impacted” – Ali Pirzadeh on the power of hair

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“Quite Frankly, The Manufacturers Have Abandoned This Industry” – Why Boots Was A Step Too Far For Keune Boss Darren Potter

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‘LDN Couture’ by Paco Lattore

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Riding The Wave: The Perm Is Back – But Not As We Knew It

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“We Believed Pricing Should Reflect The Time, Products, And Expertise Involved, Rather Than Gender”

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Chroma Culture

By Danilo Giangreco - Striking a balance between classic luxury and modern edge, styles range from soft waves to bold, structured cuts while espresso brunettes, caramel lattes, cherry colas and sea salt mousses deliver a mouthwatering colour feast.

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‘Metamorphosis’ by Michael Kent of Blue Tit

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

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'Chimera' by Anne Veck

Anne Veck fuses the artificial with nature

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The Famous Five

Uncover the looks your clients will come calling for in 2025, shot exclusively for Creative HEAD’s March cover story

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Academy Collection shoot S/S25

Commercial looks inspired by emerging trends for the year ahead.

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Ethereal Flow

Ethereal Flow from Sarah Mason showcases her mastery of colour technique, melding sumptuous shades to deliver mesmerising movement.

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Forever In Electric Dreams

In this sleek, pop-art inspired collection, Joanne O’Neill delivers bursts of bold pigments with an avant-garde twist, blending architectural lattice structures with a fresh fashion finish.

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“Where are all the female hairdressers that are household names? I’m not saying it should be me, but I think there should be somebody”

“I can’t Imagine A World In Which I Would Have A Salon And Not Have An Apprentice”

“People love beauty. That makes me happy, to know that so many people are being impacted” – Ali Pirzadeh on the power of hair

“Quite Frankly, The Manufacturers Have Abandoned This Industry” – Why Boots Was A Step Too Far For Keune Boss Darren Potter

‘LDN Couture’ by Paco Lattore

Riding The Wave: The Perm Is Back – But Not As We Knew It

“We Believed Pricing Should Reflect The Time, Products, And Expertise Involved, Rather Than Gender”

PORTFOLIOS

Chroma Culture

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‘Metamorphosis’ by Michael Kent of Blue Tit

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'Chimera' by Anne Veck

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The Famous Five

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Academy Collection shoot S/S25

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Ethereal Flow

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Forever In Electric Dreams

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All Smiles At Salon Smart 2025

Six Final Checks Ahead Of The Most Wanted And It List Entry Deadline

The New Guard

‘Ask Me Anything’, With Most Wanted Legend Jody Taylor

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Oh, Yes You Cannes!

This Is The 2025 Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team

BHC Report: Govt Must Halve VAT To Save Salons

Apprenticeship Reforms Aim To Cut Red Tape And Time

Seven Key Takeaways From The 2025 Phorest Salon Owners Summit

What Did We Learn At Wella RED Business Network Live?

Could You Make It On To The 2025 Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team?