January 2026

Chris Grimley, Textured Hair Specialist, Founder of Texture Curl Academy For many stylists, textured hair remains one of the most intimidating areas of hairdressing. Despite growing demand from clients seeking curls, coils, and waves, it’s not uncommon for stylists to shy

KIKU Salon is entering 2026 with big ambitions, positioning itself at the forefront of creative hairdressing in the Highlands. Since opening in Inverness in 2024, the salon has become a destination for clients seeking premium, design-led hair services, combining Japanese precision and

Recruitment and retention remain two of the biggest pressure points in the salon industry. While the challenge of finding great people is nothing new, keeping them engaged, motivated and loyal has become increasingly complex. Many salon owners still lean heavily

For more than four decades, Rainbow Room International has set the standard for hairdressing in Scotland. From the first salon on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street in 1979 to today’s award-winning network of salons, training academies, and professional product company, Rainbow Room International has

After the winter months, the hair can often be left feeling dry, dull, and damaged. Our hair starts to suffer as a result of heat styling too often during party season, one too many slicked back styles and the drop

The Hair & Beauty Charity is set to rally the industry together for its inaugural Tennis Tournament, taking place on Monday 11 May 2026 at Weybridge Lawn Tennis Club in Surrey. The half-day event promises to cause the right kind of

College Star – Denman’s Big Blowout Competition is super simple to enter and comes with a huge cash prize of £1000, PLUS there are cash prizes for tutors too. Each student just needs to upload their details and four images

Wella Professionals, the No. 1 Salon Color Brand in the World¹, is proud to unveil its latest innovation in hair care: Ultimate Color, a transformative haircare regime designed not just to keep colour vibrancy, but to elevate other aspects of

In an industry built on relationships, trust and repeat results, client retention should be every salon’s strongest growth strategy. Yet many hair and beauty businesses continue to invest heavily in marketing while overlooking a far more profitable lever: rebooking. Attracting new

Following the success of The Blow Dry Club, HOB Salons has launched a new initiative designed to maximise the client experience while encouraging loyalty and retention — introducing The Colour Club. The Colour Club is a ground-breaking colour subscription service designed