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

Colour NOTESColour 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 woesWe asked the consultants at Ruutos Hair to earmark the top protective styles for Afro hair during the cold months.

Making WAVESIn 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 SUCCESSUniting vintage finds with thoughtful modern touches, the newly expanded and renovated Lilys is a blossoming oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation

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

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

VERTIGOThe 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 LISTHere are some of the latest product launches

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