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WELCOME
COVER: IMAGE FROM SHUTTERSTOCK At the time of

NEWS
Top looks at the Met Gala Report by

TOO MUCH EXPOSURE
Promoting yourself and your business on social media inevitably opens you up to criticism. Hellen Ward discusses how to handle the trolls

Colour NOTES
Colour Director of Metropolis, Ceri Cushen, talks Pirates of the Caribbean, white-blonde bobs, and her dislike of 'piano striped' highlights...

Is showing vulnerability in the workplace appropriate?
Two hairdressers share their thoughts on being brutally honest about shortcomings at work

Great looks TO BEAT THE winter woes
We asked the consultants at Ruutos Hair to earmark the top protective styles for Afro hair during the cold months.

Making WAVES
In this issue we put the spotlight on Johannesburg salon, Raeesa International. Joanna Sterkowicz speaks to owner/founder and award-winning stylist, Raeesa Dawood, about her journey in the industry

A Blooming SUCCESS
Uniting vintage finds with thoughtful modern touches, the newly expanded and renovated Lilys is a blossoming oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation

adventures of a Strictly STYLIST
From touring with Dancing on Ice to becoming a stylist on Strictly Come Dancing, here’s how Luca Jones’ dreams slowly came true

Reawaken
Vintage techniques mixed in with editorial twists, all topped off with a palette of primary colours

VERTIGO
The winning collection of HJ's 2022 British Hairdressing Awards British Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, shows a woman who knows what she wants

The HOT LIST
Here are some of the latest product launches

LifeTHROUGHA LENS
With more than 30 years’ experience and two salons in Balham and Wimbledon, London Robert Kirby has a global reputation for his photographic work