Wellbeing

How I Keep The Passion and Inspiration Flowing

In her weekly article, Jo Haywood tells us how she keeps herself up-to-date and inspired.

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Hairsocials

I love being a part of the fantastic community that is Hairsocials. From the Facebook group, the HSPRO team chat, Banner Of The Week and all of the Patreon content, my education and inspiration is constantly fed and for that I’m SO grateful.

 

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How To Cut It podcast

I’ve been listening to the lovely Dom Lehane on his industry podcast for years and years, I absolutely love it. The show’s tagline sums it up perfectly, ‘The show that gives you the insights, inspirations and information to take your hairdressing and barbering careers to the next level’. Dom interviews industry greats, new talent and anyone making waves in the industry which opens his audience up to new ideas and inspires hairdressers new and old. If you’re wondering what avenues you can go down within hairdressing or are just nosy and want to know what’s going on then you’ll love it as much as I do!

 

 

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Industry Magazines

We are lucky to have many fantastic magazines sharing photographic collections, debates, news updates and interviews. Of course you know this from reading Salon Business! If topics like the cutting the VAT blow your mind and you have no idea what everyone’s talking about, then pick up a mag because they will fill you in on all you need to know. As well as publishing a magazine monthly (or quarterly in some cases) they run competitions and awards which produce outstanding work. Winning one of these is an enormous accolade which is held in high regard by the industry. Whether you enter or simply love to watch from the sidelines seeing what is produced for the competitions is hugely inspiring.

 

 

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Education

Nothing gets creativity flowing more than getting involved! Keeping your hand in with education is a huge way to be is inspired and to feel confident with your work. If you don’t feel confident it’s hard to muster creativity and passion so I feel education is key. I understand it can be expensive, time consuming and even overwhelming to decide which education to go for as there is so much to choose from. Recently, I’ve been enjoying Hair In Motion’s app because it’s only £15 a month and it’s online- perfect for little and often, no huge time or financial investment yet amazing education none the less!

Having just had a change of product line in the salon I work in, we had a Davines educator come to visit us in the salon and tell us all we needed to know about the new range. Hearing about how new products work and how to use them got me so excited to do my clients hair. To understand exactly what I’m using gave me the passion to talk to my clients about the products, therefore educating them too and leading naturally into an opening to market the retail we offer.

 

 

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Industry Events

I’m so exited to be going to HairCon this year, it’ll be my second time there and I already know I’m going to leave with excitement and a spring in my step. Every year I go to Salon International and every year I learn something new, see amazing hair, watch industry greats create their masterpieces- and buy a few too many YS Park combs if I’m being completely honest haha! These events are the perfect place to network and expand your circle of hairdressing friends, to support other hair artists and to discover new brands, tools and techniques. It truly is the best way to immerse yourself in the world of hairdressing. If you haven’t been to something like this you’ve got to go! Maybe I’ll see you at HairCon this year, it’s going to be fun!

 

 

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Instagram

Trusty old Instagram never fails to help me stay connected, be inspired and help me keep up with trends. I know TikTok is just as huge if not even more huge now but I’m an IG girl! I love the support and love we can share between our peers. I love to get ideas and inspo from what others post. Even with things I don’t specialise in like hair up, I’m inspired and intrigued and it makes me want to learn more. There’s so much free education to be had on social media and I think we’re crazy if we’re not taking advantage of this. We all know and love Instagram but are we all using it for our own business? There’s nothing that gets me more passionate than creating my own content. It pushes me to create the most beautiful hair I can because I know I want to take a killer picture or video afterwards. It brings out creativity from another angle of photography and editing the reels and posts. Most of all, it makes me feel part of something bigger than just my chair but part of the hairdressing world at large. It’s my way of contributing and connecting with you all and that is my favourite thing of all.

 

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What gets you fired up about our industry? Let me know what you do to keep inspired and passionate I always love to hear new ideas!
Jo Haywood x

 

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Gallery

Textured Anarchy

By Rainbow Room International Bearsden.

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Textured Anarchy reimagines post-punk for the modern era, blending raw texture with controlled chaos. The collection celebrates individuality through undone finishes, sharp shapes, and an effortlessly rebellious edge.

Hair: Coco McMahon, Chloe Murray, Anna Macintyre, Rowan McCabe and Jodie Hall
Makeup: Rowan McCabe
Photography: Coco McMahon

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Fashion

SS26 Trend Report
- Asian Tranquillity

A hair trend that fuses bold self-expression with refinement.

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Charlie Illi of Brooks & Brooks explains the main elements of this stunning trend and how to achieve it in-salon.

Individuality with Intention
At the heart of Asian Tranquillity is personalisation. Clients are no longer satisfied with templated haircuts or colour placements. They want hair that reflects who they are, adapted to their face shape, bone structure, skin tone, personal style and lifestyle.

Creative doesn’t mean extreme, it means bespoke. This trend is about rethinking the map of the haircut. Where should the weight sit? Where should the eye be drawn? It’s about designing hair for the individual.

Sculpted and Bespoke
Spring/Summer 2026 sees a rise in re-mapped shapes and controlled disconnection. Razor work and sculpting techniques are key, allowing movement and softness without losing structure. Hair should enhance features rather than overwhelm them.

Calm Meets Contrast
While the overall mood carries tranquillity, colour expression is far from flat. Think controlled colour pops placed within clean, architectural cuts. Panels are personalised – anything from soft tonal to bolder injections of contrast, but with balance.

Consultation with Confidence
With a trend rooted in individuality, consultation becomes the cornerstone of the service. Clients want to be led, taking time for an in-depth consultation, discussing lifestyle, maintenance, styling habits and personality, building confidence and trust in your vision When you lead the appointment with clarity and creativity, clients feel taken care of and that builds loyalty and respect.

Tips For Getting The Look
1 Re-map the haircut
Sketch or mentally redesign the cut before you start. Consider weight placement, movement and how the shape enhances facial features.
2 Embrace razor and sculpting techniques Use razor work to soften edges and create controlled texture. Precision with softness is key.
3 Personalise colour placement
Whether subtle tonal shifts or statement panels, ensure every placement is deliberate and balanced within the shape.
4 Think in contrasts but refine them
Bold doesn’t mean loud. Balance stronger elements with calm, clean lines.
5 Elevate the consultation
Spend longer understanding the client’s identity and daily routine. Lead with confidence and present a clear creative direction.

Find out more about Brooks & Brooks:
Website: www.brooksandbrooks.co.uk
Instagram: @brookshair


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Education

Step-by-Step Butterfly Cut

By Spectrum One Hair Extensions.

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Katy Grimshaw, founder of Spectrum One Hair Extensions, has launched the first ever extensions cutting course, Beyond the Blend.

Engineered to help extensionists to take their finish to a whole new level. This isn’t a simple ‘cut and blend’, it’s a cutting course library that will arm stylists with the knowledge they need to overcome any cutting, blending or finish challenges. Below she talks us through the Butterfly Cut.

The Butterfly Cut is a heavily layered cut that works best on extensions clients that have lots of packs applied. The base of the hair stays thick and heavy, whilst the Butterfly technique allows for movement, texture and choppy layers.

Step 1
Post-extension install, stand your client up and start to cut the perimeter in. For a Butterfly Cut you don’t want wispy edges, you’re looking to create quite a solid base. Scissors should be at a vertical level, and I’m cutting the perimeter in to line up with the shortest extension.

Step 2
Now we’re working on the sides, bringing the hair on the sides forward, working from the back I point cut to blend into the front face framing sections. This is to establish continuity with the overall haircut.

Step 3
Moving onto the front sections I have my client point their chin upwards towards the ceiling. I take off any corners as needed, and because of my clients head position I’m creating graduation.

Step 4
Using my clients fringe as a guide, using the inner part of my blade I’m going to cut into those front sections with a lot of pressure. The beauty of this client is that we’ve put a lot of packs of extensions into her hair, so I
can really go for it when cutting these layers in.

Step 5
Identify the heavy corners around the front that need shattering, taking the inner part of my blade and really cutting into the hair to form those textured layers.

Step 6
Repeat on the opposite side.

Step 7
Switching between both front sections, I’m freehand layer cutting to really amp up those textured layers.

Step 8
As with all extension hair cuts, now I need to blend the natural hair. Taking the top section of natural hair over direct and point cut into the natural hair to blend out that base line.

Step 9
Not only are we overdirecting and cutting into the natural hair, we’re also going to do that with the top layer of extensions. As this is a layered cut, overdirect, and then cut the extensions in a scooping motion to layer between the natural base line, and the new extensions base line.

Step 10
Now we’re layering the upper section with the lower section, I’m still leaving out a lot of hair at the bottom because we want layers, but we still want a solid base. Using the internal part of my blade I’m scooping out more of the hair.

Step 11
Moving around to the front, directing the hair out and up to point cut for a final softening of those corners. The reason I choose to cut at that angle is because it ensures we don’t have any harsh lines, and everything is super soft.

 

 

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Illumina Collection

By Charley Henery.

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Hair Colour: Charley Henery at TONI&GUY London
Hair: Elle Page
Make-Up: Hannah Davies
Styling: Borna Prikaski and Giada Veronesi
Photography: Alex Barron-Hough

Events

The Fellowship Celebrates its Latest Centre of Excellence

Located in the heart of Manchester.

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Blending the traditional salon format with an innovative educational and events brand neutral space, Manchester based HOST is a creative hub and the Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s fifth Centre of Excellence.

Co-founded by Sarah Louise Keane and Peter Tobolski, HOST is one of the Fellowship’s newest venues for hosting education and training days for hairdressers and barbers within the Fellowship.

The Fellowship hosted an evening of education, demonstrations, networking, and panel discussions to celebrate HOST’s new Centre of Excellence status. The Fellowship’s Head of Education, Simon Shaw welcomed The Fellowship All Stars to the stage – Bekki Delehedy, Jordan Heyes, Shauna Johnson, and Joseph Hawksworth. Each of the Fellowship All Stars demonstrated a range of techniques and skills that they had acquired during their time on the Fellowship Projects. As a collective, the team’s looks took a contemporary approach to infusing medieval and punk grunge influences.

Careers advice was dished out by Alan Beak, Annie Franklin, Sarah Louise Keane, and Stacey Wright. The group discussion covered everything from education to social media, and of course, the positive impact that being part of the Fellowship’s projects has had on their careers.

Melissa Timperley Education and her team shared a snippet into one of their cutting classes. Followed by F.A.M.E. Team Alumni, James Parr demonstrating his approach to cutting.

“Following such a strong relationship with the Fellowship for British Hairdressing, we’re delighted to have been selected as their fifth Centre of Excellence. This is an incredible opportunity for HOST. The Centre of Excellence project will bring us closer to the heart of the hairdressing and barbering industry, which in turn allows us to provide more creative opportunities and support for those who use our space,”
– Peter Tobolski, co-founder of HOST Manchester.

Members of the Fellowship can become members of HOST and make full access to their facilities, where they can also rent a space to work from. Fellowship members will also be invited to education events, networking opportunities and product launches held at HOST.

Business

Busy But Not Profitable?

NHBF Survey Reveals Growing Pressure on Hair & Beauty Businesses.

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The latest State of the Sector survey results from the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) reveals that many businesses are working hard but struggling to remain profitable as rising employment and operating costs continue to squeeze the sector.

The survey of 423 hair and beauty professionals across the UK reveals a sector that remains active but increasingly constrained by rising statutory costs, energy prices and property expenses. Many businesses report being busy with clients while still struggling to generate profit… a reality described by respondents as ‘busy but not profitable’.

The research also highlights the structural nature of the pressures facing the sector. Rising labour costs, energy bills and commercial rents are combining to create a “cost stack” that many businesses say is pushing them towards survival decisions rather than growth.

Apprenticeships & Employment Under Threat
Apprenticeship training relies heavily on small employers having the financial capacity to recruit and train.

Autumn Budget Pressures
Many say they are likely to respond by increasing prices, freezing recruitment, reducing apprenticeships or delaying investment.

NHBF Support for Businesses
NHBF provides practical resources including legal guidance, HR support, business advice, employment templates and helplines designed specifically for hair and beauty employers. NHBF is urging businesses to access the support already available.

“The evidence also shows how these pressures are directly affecting decisions on recruitment, apprenticeships and investment. When micro-businesses are forced into survival mode, training and employment are often the first things to pause. That’s why NHBF is using this evidence to continue pushing government for a fairer operating environment for our sector while also making sure businesses know that practical support and guidance is available to them now,” – Sam Silver.

The findings were unveiled at the NHBF’s Respect Live event this week, forming part of the wider Respect Our Sector campaign, which calls for policies that support compliant high-street businesses to employ staff, train apprentices and invest in their communities.

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Events

Celebrating Women in Hairdressing

Some of the industry’s most powerful women unite.

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HOB salons CEO Natasha Grossman, supported by Wella Professionals, brought together some of the industry’s most powerful women to launch a new collective for empowerment and change.

The morning gathered CEOs, salon owners, industry support teams and visionary leaders to raise the profile of women in hairdressing and start a new era of leadership in the industry.

Welcoming the group, Natasha spoke candidly of the challenges and frustrations facing women in the industry today and the importance of collective strength and responsibility.

“There are people in this collective who have changed the way I work as a leader, and you have all impacted me in some way. I hope you all leave here today feeling more empowered and more equipped, knowing that sometimes we have to make the boldest, hardest decisions, but those decisions can become the best ones of our life,”
– Natasha.

The morning offered a safe space for honest, open conversations, spanning day-to-day pressures of leading teams, managing industry pressures and ambitious goals to reshape perceptions of women’s leadership in hairdressing and the business community.

SB Awards

SB Awards Leaderboard

See how the latest results have affected SB Awards leaderboard

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The SB Awards Leaderboard has quickly become one of the most talked-about additions to the SB Awards, offering a long-view perspective on excellence across the industry. Introduced in 2024, the leaderboard shifts the focus beyond a single night of celebration, instead recognising sustained achievement by tracking all-time winners since the awards first launched in 2013.

At its core, the leaderboard tells a deeper story. While the annual awards spotlight standout performances in a given year, this evolving ranking highlights those businesses that have consistently set the benchmark over time. It’s a measure not just of success, but of longevity, adaptability and continued relevance in a fast-moving sector.

Following the announcement of the 2026 winners, the leaderboard has been updated once again, bringing fresh movement and, importantly, opening the door to new names. With a revised points system that awards six points for Platinum wins and eight points for the coveted Ultimate Salon title, the structure ensures that even first-time entrants have a genuine opportunity to make an immediate impact.

That inclusivity is already proving effective. This year sees Urban Coiffeur break into the Top 10 for the very first time, thanks to their Ultimate Salon victory. It’s a clear example of how the leaderboard is not just a roll call of long-established giants, but a dynamic ranking that rewards standout achievement, regardless of history.

The Top 10 itself remains a powerful indicator of industry leadership, populated by salons that have repeatedly demonstrated excellence across multiple categories. Yet what makes the leaderboard particularly compelling is its fluidity. Positions are far from fixed; each year brings the potential for shifts, surprises and new challengers rising through the ranks.

As the awards continue to evolve, the leaderboard is set to become an increasingly important barometer of success. More than just a ranking, it’s a celebration of the salons shaping the industry’s past, present and future.

Business

I Created A Photographic Collection With No Budget

Jo Haywood explains how you can too!

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Have you always dreamed of creating your own collection but felt something holding you back? Whether that’s money, confidence, or opportunity, in this week’s article, Jo Haywood shows you how to take things into your own hands and make it happen.

I stopped admiring from the sidelines and just went for it. With no photoshoot experience and zero budget, I decided to create something from nothing – and it completely changed my business.

I drew on experiences from earlier in my career. During my training at Sassoon, I once had to create a hair show with no budget. To make it work, I found other creatives who also wanted to build their portfolios and gain experience. That lesson stuck with me, collaboration is everything.

So, I used social media to find my team. I posted in Facebook groups for local models and photographers and tagged industry accounts like @assisting_work to widen my reach. My priority was finding the right people, collaborators who would also benefit from the shoot. Everyone’s time and talent has value, and I wanted the project to be mutually rewarding.

I made it clear that it was a TFP (time-for-prints) collaboration. Everyone volunteered their time in exchange for the final images to use in their portfolios. Being transparent helped attract passionate, like-minded people. When someone showed interest, I invited them to the salon to meet in person. It’s the best way to gauge reliability, commitment, and chemistry, all key factors for a great team.

I needed eight models, a photographer, a stylist, and a makeup artist. It was a tall order! Once my team was complete, it was time to bring the vision to life.

My collection, Apricity, was inspired by the idea of warmth and femininity, a celebration of beauty, simplicity, and wearable hair. Apricity is an old English word meaning ‘the warmth of the sun in winter,’ and it felt like the perfect name. Since I couldn’t hand pick my models, I created a general moodboard rather than set looks. Once I met each model, I built their concept around them. They became the muses.

Rather than forcing set ideas, I designed each look to suit the individual. Some models had restrictions due to agency contracts, but I viewed those as creative guidelines, not limitations. For models with more restrictions, we focused on styling and temporary colour to bring the looks to life.

The final collection, created with my assistant Sofia Esmailzadah and guided by my mentor Francesca Harrison, was a beautifully diverse mix of styles, lengths, and colours, something I’m incredibly proud of.

But let’s talk logistics – where do you shoot when there’s no budget? My boss at the time, Jamie Stevens, kindly let me use the salon for the weekend. I also spent evenings leading up to the shoot prepping the models’ hair after a full day of clients. It was exhausting but so worth it.

We turned the salon into a makeshift studio. Our photographer, Dan Klocek, brought all the equipment, and Jamie generously supplied us with a backdrop. The natural light from the salon courtyard was stunning but unpredictable, so we improvised by blocking light with bin bags and balancing equipment on boxes. It wasn’t glamorous, but it worked! The best results come from resourcefulness, not resources.

When it came to clothes, I got creative. I bought outfits, kept the tags on, and returned them the next day carefully, of course! It’s not ideal, but it’s a common trick for no-budget shoots. I also found two aspiring stylists who wanted experience, and one even brought beautiful jewellery that tied everything together.

The makeup artists were incredible too. I gave them a moodboard and creative freedom to design looks that fit each model. Throughout the shoot, I encouraged everyone to capture content for their own portfolios and social media, collaboration is about sharing success.
After two long, rewarding days, we created Apricity a collection that exceeded every expectation. It proved that with passion, collaboration, and creativity, anything is possible, even without a budget.

The impact on my business was huge. It reignited my creativity, gave me 16+ stunning images to promote my work, and boosted my confidence to enter industry competitions. My clients were excited, asking to see the photos, and it created a real buzz in the salon. The collection gave me credibility, exposure, and invaluable connections all of which continue to help my career grow.

Most importantly, creating this collection taught me the power of backing yourself and working with what you’ve got, even if it’s not a lot you’ll be surprised at how far you will go. You don’t need everything to start – just the courage to begin!

Credits

Photographer: Dan Klocek (@djzk)
Hair Assistants:
Sofia Esmailzadah (@_styledbysofia) – Francesca Harrison (@francesca_cuts_hair)
Make Up:
Elena Dragomir (@glow_by_elenadragomir) – Elouise Sewell (@elouisesewell.mua)
Stylists:
Iccha Bajaj (@iccha.03) – Amber Marina Bett (@marinamwah)
Models:
Anna Fokina (@fit.afanna) – Lydia Clifford (@lydiaclifford) – Tina Kolodiy (@tinakolodiy) – Jem White(@jemwhite) – Elexa Tanner (@elexatanner) – Laura Shelby Kjaergaard-Grier (@laura.kjaergaardgrier) – Sarah Chapman (@sarahchapman_uk) – Michelle Hughes (@_michelle_hughes).

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Events

Oscars 2026 Red Carpet Hair

From soft, tousled blowouts to bold, textured pixies.

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The Oscars this year gave us plenty of hair inspiration. From soft, tousled blowouts to bold, textured pixies, there were so many looks that caught our eye. Here is what we were loving, and what we think will be influencing salon styles for the year ahead!

Brian ‘Leo’ McCallum, Creative Director ROAR Hair & Beauty on Kim Kardashian
For the after-party, Kim K took a slightly different direction with her hair, leaning into something that felt a little more relaxed but still really striking. She wore her hair in a tousled bob with a deliberately undone finish; it had that slightly unkept feel, but in a way that was clearly very considered.

The bob length worked really well here because shorter hair naturally helps to build volume. By taking away some of the weight through the ends, the hair can move more freely, which makes it much easier to create that soft, textured shape.

What stood out was the way the hair had been styled to look a little dishevelled and tousled, giving it a modern, slightly sexy edge that felt perfect for an after-party setting. It didn’t feel overly styled or rigid; there was movement and texture running through it, which kept the whole look feeling fresh.

Her signature dark colour also played a big part. The richness of the shade added depth to the style and really helped the shape of the bob frame her face nicely. It worked beautifully with her famous silhouette, creating something that felt confident, current and very much in keeping with her personal style.

 

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Chris Grimley, Owner of Fusion Hair Co & Texture Curl Academy on Wumi Toriola
Wunmi Mosaku looked absolutely sensational on the red carpet, and it was a real highlight to see textured hair celebrated in such a beautiful way. Her hair had been shaped into soft, sculptural sections that really showcased the richness of her natural texture. It felt strong in its silhouette, but still very true to the character of the hair itself.

It’s always great to see natural texture embraced on a stage like this. Styles like this show just how striking textured hair can be when it’s thoughtfully shaped and allowed to take centre stage. The way it was arranged framed her face so nicely and gave the whole look a real sense of balance.

She was also glowing with her baby bump, which brought such a lovely warmth to the moment. Altogether it felt like a really special red carpet appearance, confident, elegant and a great celebration of natural texture.

 

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Suzie McGill, Rainbow Room International, on Nicole Kidman
On the Oscars Red Carpet this year, Nicole Kidman went for a tousled blowout that felt relaxed and modern. Moving away from ultra-precise curls, the style embraced a softer, slightly undone finish.

Her hair was a beautiful golden blonde, parted down the centre, with the blowout styled to create natural volume and movement while keeping the strands smooth and controlled.

What stood out was the way the hair moved and caught the light, adding warmth and luminosity to her overall look. The tousled texture gave the style a contemporary edge, while the combination of shape, colour, and finish created a cascading, flattering silhouette that worked beautifully for the occasion.

 

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Alex Thaddeus, Stylist & Owner of Alex Thaddeus Hairdressing on Teyana Taylor
For the Oscars, Teyana Taylor went for a wavy pixie that felt modern and very on trend. The style had shorter sides with length on top, creating a strong contrast that made the shape really striking. There was a clear 90s Halle Berry vibe, but it felt completely current and wearable.

What stood out was how the waves added texture and movement, showing that shorter styles can be just as chic and refined as longer ones. The cut highlights how versatile textured hair can be, proving it can absolutely rock these kinds of statement shapes.

With its bold shape and playful finish, it’s a style that’s likely to be popular in salons this year.

 

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Andy Heasman, International Creative Director at Rush Hair on Emma Stone
Emma Stone’s 90s blow-dry was paired with a chic, soft bob, showcasing touchable movement and airy volume. The soft bob encapsulates a feminine approach to the classic bob, offering a much more effortless rendition with its summery, relaxed feel.

The ends of the hair are feathered instead of being cut dead straight, which amplifies the hair’s texture and adds movement.

Emma’s look was on-trend and timeless, focusing on soft volume that makes a statement with subtle bends in the hair and flipped-out ends for added depth. A gorgeous blow-dry looks best with no pesky flyaway – I’d recommend Kérastase’s Gloss Absolut Glaze Drops Hair Oil for smoothness and shine. This cut was coupled with a deep side parting and Emma’s signature auburn locks – she was the epitome of effortless glam on the Oscars red carpet.

 

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Bruno Marc Giamattei, Senior Creative Director JOICO EMEA on Kate Hudson
On the Oscars red carpet, one trend reigned supreme – the side parting! Having been overshadowed by the middle parting for the past few years, the side parting instantly adds movement and shape to any style. Kate Hudson wore her golden blonde locks in soft, luminous waves paired with a deep side parting, infusing the essence of Old Hollywood glamour with her Californian charm.

My secret tool for achieving the perfect blow-dry every time is JOICO Dream Blowout Glass 72 hr Frizz Fighter. This product doubles as a heat protectant and a humidity blocker, helping to seal in moisture and fighting frizz.

The addition of the deep side parting harmonises Kate’s oval face shape and defining features, making for a gorgeous look which felt undone, yet polished and pristine.”

Gallery

Linen Collection

By Diana Carson, Creative Director Rainbow Room International.

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‘Linen’ brings together colour, texture and shape in a way that feels balanced and instinctive. Soft, natural tones are paired with moments of stronger colour placement, while the cuts play with movement and subtle texture. The overall feel is expressive yet relaxed, creating a series of looks that blend softness with a slightly undone, modern edge.

Credits

Hair: Diana Carson
Photographer: Chris Bulezuik
Makeup: Jak Morgan
Styling: Clare Frith

 

For more information on the brand, please visit www.rainbowroominternational.com.


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