Professional Hairdresser March 2022

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PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSER

MARCH 2022

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PRO HAIR LOVES: HH SIMONSEN

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THE RIXO: ghd’s AW/22TREND

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PORTFOLIO: collections with a story

CONT REGULARS

BUSINESS

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FIRST WORD

18 PHIL SMITH

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HEADLINES

21 CLIVE COLLINS

11 LOVE: PINK PRODUCTS

23 SAM BURNETT

13 LOVE: HH SIMONSEN

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ISSUE 03 MARCH 2022

50 BOWL CUTS:

are they back?

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DROPPED: the latest product line up

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VISIT: Martin Crean at MODE

TENTS PORTFOLIO

PRODUCTS

26 HOOKER & YOUNG

56 DROPPED: LATEST PRODUCTS

24 GREAT LENGTHS

58 SPOTLIGHT: OROFLUIDO

40 SALLY BROOKS

61 SPOTLIGHT: BC CLEAN PERFORMANCE

46 MELISSA TIMPERLEY

63 COLOUR CLOSE­UP: GOLDWELL COLORANCE 66 HAIRDRESSERS AT HOME: DARREN AND JACKIE AMBROSE

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Unite not Divide The pandemic brought tremendous change and upheaval to salon life and coupled with monumental events of 2020, we have witnessed an increasing push to prioritise diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. The dialogues we are now having around racial and gender equality, LGBTQIA+ issues and underrepresented groups are encouraging us all to evaluate cultures and practices in our working lives.

Many hairdressers have a growing desire to improve socially conscious practices within their salons and this cultural conversation is ongoing within our wonderful industry, being so open to listening carefully to the perspectives of individuals with diverse identities.

This issue we look at campaigns and creative projects that have been born out of the desire for all voices to be heard. Here at the magazine, our team was fortunate enough to have a lesson in trans awareness recently from the team at the Hair Has No Gender campaign and we want to share with you some of the helpful pointers to greater understanding and appreciation on page 24.

All of our collections this issue have a special back story behind their creativity. Hooker & Young looked to changing attitudes and breaking stereotypes with their amazing models; Sally Brooks challenged her creativity in a different way with her raw and real story; Great Lengths launched a campaign celebrating diverse and remarkable women and Melissa Timperley used her mature clients in a collection that empowers older women and embracing grey hair.

As it says on the T-shirt (page 26) STOP And THINK, it’s a good place to start.

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HEADLINES THE GOOD FIGHT All Davines Group products are now Certified Plastic Neutral in partnership with Plastic Bank, with a focus on regeneration in the fight against ocean plastic while improving collector lives in vulnerable coastal communities.

PROJECT BIG APPLE Jacqui McIntosh

Session stylist Matthew Curtis made an offer the Fellowship’s PROJECT: X team couldn’t refuse – come and assist me backstage at New York Fashion Week. And with just a few days notice, several members gathered their kit bags and jumped on a plane to the city that never sleeps!

To read all about it click here.

AVLON APPOINTMENT Leading Afro haircare brand, Avlon, welcomes Jacqui McIntosh as its new European Education Director. Jacqui has worked with Avlon for many years as an educator and Director of Education for its professional line and is stepping into this new role to oversee education for all brands across Avlon both professional and commercial.

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SUSTAINABILITY SCHEDULE Green Salon Collective have released details of their upcoming monthly events, aimed at educating both existing members and those interested in finding out more about the collective’s work. The company understands the importance of knowledge for addressing environmental and social issues and so has curated a series of events – both virtual and in person – designed to empower its members - and the wider industry - with up-to-date information on sustainability.

To see the schedule please click here..

NEW TALENT Schwarzkopf Professional has revealed its Young Artistic Team for 2022. The six gifted individuals due to be mentored

by Nick Irwin are: Max Andrea of Claxton Hair, Zack Hammond of Hooker & Young, Rhys Chiwara of November Collective, Caitlin Trenholme of Salon 3, Rebecca Watkins of Tweedie & Marshall Hairdressing and Mark Hammond of Farah Naz Hairdressing.

BEST IN BUSINESS Great Lengths has become the first hair extension brand to receive the prestigious B Corporation certification, recognised globally. B Corp certification recognises businesses that meet high standards of performance, accountability and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable contribution to supply chain practices and input materials.

NEXT GENERATION The search is on for five lucky hairdressers to join Wella’s GenNOW 2022 team.

Entries close March 31st.

Turn to page 20 for more details.

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KEVIN.MURPHY ANGEL RANGE Take hair on a trip to cloud nine with the ANGEL range from KEVIN.MURPHY. Add volume to finer tresses with the ANGEL.WASH and RINSE and take a moment of relaxation with the ANGEL.MASQUE. www.rdr.link/HI001 ALTERNA MY HAIR. MY CANVAS. NEW BEGINNINGS EXFOLIATING CLEANSER New Beginnings is a mild exfoliating cleanser that gently removes impurities and build-up from the hair, without stripping colour. www.rdr.link/HI002 REMI CACHET BRUSH AND BLOW GIFT BOX The Remi Cachet Brush & Blow Gift Box is the go-to blow-drying accessory pack, featuring a magnetic fastening box to keep all your tools handy. Including a pin tail, two sectioning clips and a Brush & Blow Brush, it promises to help dry new hair extensions in record time. www.rdr.link/HI003

TIM SCOTT-WRIGHT

PRETTY IN PINK PRODUCTS GIVING US SWEET SPRING VIBES. PARLUX ALYON The Parlux Alyon is the new must-have professional hairdryer, as a result of over 40 years of Parlux research and development. It features the K-Advance Plus motor, making it the most powerful Parlux yet. It also boasts the patent pending HFS (Hair Free System) allowing you to keep your hairdryer clean of hair with a simple daily action. www.rdr.link/HI004 SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL CHROMA ID Chroma ID’s semi-permanent formula offers endless colour opportunities, without damaging the hair. Not only that, but the integrated Bonding Technology provides intense care by enforcing structural bonds in the hair shaft. The pretty pink shades are perfect for a little Spring hair love. www.rdr.link/HI005 ALTERNA MY HAIR. MY CANVAS. MELTAWAY NO-RINSE MICELLAR CLEANSER This innovative fast-drying crème-to-powder formula gently, cleanses the hair by absorbing oil and sweat while breaking down residual hair products. Unlike other dry shampoos that leave white cakey residue and dry out hair, Meltaway No-Rinse Micellar Cleanser is translucent and preserves hair’s moisture, so it looks and feels shower-fresh. www.rdr.link/HI006

INDOLA COLOR BLASTER Indola Color Blaster is a pigmented conditioner which provides colour choices for those preferring low-commitment toning with exceptional gloss and shine. Perfect for in-salon and at home use, it refreshes colour and increase, condition, with each application lasting up to 20 washes. www.rdr.link/HI007 ALFAPARF MILANO SEMI DI LINO MOISTURE RANGE The Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Moisture range boasts a nutritive shampoo which transforms dry hair, gently cleansing and replenishing with vital nutrients and a leave-in conditioner which nourishes dry

hair. Both are free from sulphates, parabens and harmful ingredients. www.rdr.link/HI008 AVEDA NUTRIPLENISH TREATMENT MASQUES The Aveda Nutriplenish™ Treatment Masques are powered by an omega-5 rich superfood blend of organic pomegranate seed oil, mango butter and organic coconut oil that replenishes and hydrates for visibly healthier looking hair. They come in both light and deep formulas, catering to dry hair of all types and textures with a weekly, ultra-hydrating treatment. www.rdr.link/HI009

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THIS MONTH IS LOVING THE COMPACT DRYER XS

You’ll love the weight of it at only 430 grams – that’s less than a half bag of sugar.

But don’t let the weight deter you, the XS Dryer still carries a powerful 2000 watt motor.

This small but strong and efficient hairdryer proves that size can matter.

With aerodynamic wings and ionic technology for strong airflow, it achieves a frizz-free result in a faster time.

FROM HH SIMONSEN

To a hairdresser size can definitely matter and with traditional hairdryers usually being heavier, you can begin to feel it after a day of carrying it in your dominant hand, so HH Simonsen ergonomically designed the Compact Dryer XS with functionality and comfort in mind.

The Compact XS is exclusively distributed in the UK by Passion4hair WWW.RDR.LINK/HI010

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ghd recently partnered with vintage-inspired fashion brand RIXO to debut its AW22 collection ‘The Golden Age’ at London Fashion Week.

Inspired by the 1930’s, the collection embodies ‘The Golden Age of Glamour for women’s fashion’ and celebrates the opulence and splendour depicted on the Hollywood movie screens at the time. In partnership with ghd, UK Trade Ambassador, James Earnshaw and his team brought the traditional Hollywood glamour to life through a 1930’s inspired defined wave using the new ghd curve thin wand.

“I absolutely love the new ghd curve thin wand because it can be used on so many hair types to create so many different styles.

For those with naturally textured hair, the wand can be used to contour or define curls, or for the Rixo AW22 hair look, it has been used to create detailed glossy waves. The best part – it’s so quick and easy to use as the long barrel creates a curl in just 3 seconds! It’s my backstage secret weapon.” ghd UK Trade Ambassador, James Earnshaw.

THE RIXO AW22 HAIR TREND

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step by step

1930’s Hollywood Glam Wave

by James Earnshaw “The hair look this season is all about embracing your authentic self – RIXO truly embody expressing yourself and being exactly who you want to be. The hair has been inspired by 1930’s glam with a hint of 1970’s trends with lots of shine, volume and movement. Using ghd’s versatile tools backstage, has enabled me to work with individual hair types to create the final look”. ghd UK Trade Ambassador, James Earnshaw 1 PREP Begin by prepping the hair with ghd curly ever after, curl hold spray.

2 DRY Using the ghd helios professional hairdryer, create a side parting to the far right and dry.

3 STYLE Using the new ghd curve thin wand take small sections of the hair at the front and curl in the same direction working away from the face.

To maintain length and definition, take V-shaped diagonal large sections from the back and curl.

Using the ghd oval dressing brush and the ghd tail comb, take your time to sculpt the wave.

Using long silver pins and a finger wave motion over the top of the wave, begin to sculpt the hair.

4 FINISH Leaving the pins in the hair, spritz final look with the ghd perfect ending hairspray and leave to set.

Finish by using the ghd helios professional hairdryer with the ghd diffuser attachment to set the wave in place.

Leave for one hour and then remove pins to reveal the final look.

All styling products and tools are available in the finest salons, department stores and ghdhair.com. www.rdr.link/HI011

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FITfor BUSINESS Here, Phil Smith tackles another of your tricky post-Pandemic business issues...

I’ve just had my second apprentice in as many years hand in their notice. It’s so frustrating to nurture a team member and invest in their future only to have them leave the salon. What can I do to ensure that I retain my next new recruit?

PHIL SAYS:

“I can really sympathise with this. I recently had a valued team member who left to work in an office because they didn’t like the environment of the salon. When you lose someone, it hurts.

And of course, there’s a financial impact – you’ll never get back the time and money you’ve invested. For me, recruitment is becoming pretty much the biggest business headache.

As self-employment continues to rise, our industry is facing a recruitment crisis and fears are growing about how we can continue to attract talent into our salons. Not only is it about finding great hairdressers, it’s as much about holding onto them. Around 20 years ago there was an over-supply of hairdressers with too many qualified stylists coming out of colleges. Today there’s a shortage. In turn, new starters are becoming choosier about where they want to work along and fussier about the salary and package they expect from their employer.

But the bottom line is, apprentices are the bedrock of the hairdressing industry. Here are my thoughts on how to find great employees and how to keep them…

INVEST FROM GRASS ROOTS Taking on an apprentice rather than hiring pre-skilled staff has massive benefits for you. Not only is it more cost-effective than hiring pre-skilled staff, you get to mould and shape them and pass on your knowledge to a new generation. If you get the pathway right, it breeds loyalty and a lasting team member SET YOUR EXPECTATIONS CLEARLY AT THE INTERVIEW STAGE The right recruit will be hungry for training, progression,

opportunities and career development. Keep your eye out for these clues when you’re hiring. I think you can feel energy, ambition and enthusiasm. The right attitude simply can’t be taught so you need to see evidence of that right from the outset.

AGREE A WATERTIGHT CONTRACT Vardering contracts are useful for new recruits. For instance, if you are looking to invest around £10,000 per assistant over up to three years, you’d expect them to stay with you.

It’s important to clarify your policies on training, commission structure, and flexible working hours.

Outline your expectations but equally listen to what theirs are too. It’s a two-way street and I strongly believe that your team works WITH you, not for you.

SCRAP FORMAL REVIEWS – CHECK IN ON PROGRESS ALL THE TIME Yes, probationary periods and regular performance reviews are the standard approach but I prefer something less formal. Operate an open-door policy where the newest junior to the most highly qualified stylist feels they can come to you with any concerns.

Feed them with confidence and show them that you believe in them. Allow them to visualise their career path and the rewards that could be in store.

INCLUDE AND INCENTIVISE Get new joiners involved in the culture of your company.

Make sure all your team is on board to offer support – don’t let that burden fall to you alone. Maybe assign a mentor and someone they can talk to within the salon.

The world has changed and we all need to be conscious and aware of mental health.

For Phil’s full article and answer to this topical question click here

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CLIVE’S client

CONFIDENTIAL Perfecting the consultation

The consultation is the foundation of the relationship a stylist forms with their client. Clive Collins, one of the founding directors of the award-winning HOB Salons, asks: Are all your team members consultation savvy?

Neglect the consultation at your peril! All your team members should be trained in the art of conducting a thorough consultation during every client visit. And that is key, consultations are not just for new clients. Just because a client has been coming to a salon for years, it should never be assumed that they just want the same cut or style as they had on their last visit. If a client feels they are stuck in a rut and no longer feeling fabulous when they leave your salon, they will go elsewhere. Each team member should take at least 10 minutes before any appointment to talk to a client about what they want to achieve with their hair, any issues they have experienced between visits and their future goals.

SETTING GOALS

Remember, a consultation is not just about that day’s appointment. This is the time to chat to a client about their short and long-term goals for their hair. Ideally, a stylist or colourist should draw up a hair plan with each client, detailing their long-term goal and the steps to achieving it.

This is a great way to encourage a client to return regularly, plus it’s an excellent reference tool for the stylist/colourist.

SHARING EXPERTISE

A consultation isn’t just about the client saying what they want for their hair. As a salon owner, it is your job to instil in your team members the confidence that they are the hair experts, something that should be reflected in any consultation. A stylist or colourist should not be afraid to advise a client on how they feel they should progress with their hair – far from it, that’s their job as a trained professional. A stylist should talk to a client about what they feel their hair needs in the short and long-term – be that a series of in-salon treatments, a gradual colour change or a homecare regime to keep their hair in great condition between visits.

During the course of a consultation, the hairdresser and client should come to an agreement with these goals and the steps to achieving them. This agreement should form the basis of the client’s hair plan.

WET AND DRY At HOB Salons we always advise stylists to make an assessment based on both dry and wet hair. Wet and dry hair behave very differently, but I still see stylists making decisions about a cut or style based on wet hair, only to find the hair appears much shorter when dry. When hair is dry it is also easier to see how it naturally falls, and how the client tends to wear it.

CONSTANT COMMUNICATION

The consultation doesn’t just end after the initial chat. A stylist should continue to educate their client throughout the appointment, talking about the products they are using and the benefits to the client’s hair. This isn’t selling; it’s being a professional and offering expert advice which could lead to a sale.

CLIVE’S 5 TOP TIPS ONE A consultation is about more than the appointment they are in the salon; it’s a long-term hair journey that you are taking them on.

TWO You’re the expert so don’t be afraid to make recommendations or suggestions when it comes to their hair. You may need to push them outside their comfort zone to try something new, without being dramatic.

THREE Always take into consideration their lifestyle, the amount of time they have to spend on

their hair, how they style it and the products they use. A busy mum isn’t going to have time for a high-maintenance style so you need to look at their lives not just their likes.

FOUR Your social media is an extension of your consultation. Your audience are looking for expert advice and styling tips even when they’re not in the salon.

FIVE Hold a consultation every time a client comes into the salon; their situation and issues may have changed since their last appointment and you want to keep on top of it all.

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HAIRDRESSER This issue, Sam Burnett of HARE & BONE discusses his mindful approach to building a team.

No matter what you do in life, being surrounded by people that share your beliefs, vision and values will always make it infinitely better. This doesn’t mean that you look to recruit copies of yourself though. Every workplace and friendship group needs to have individuals that are diverse. This could be skills, opinions, characteristics and of course, demographics. But how do you go about building a team mindfully?

Firstly, as the flight attendant explains at the start of every take-off, you need to look after yourself before you can help others. You need to understand yourself.

Hopefully by reading my two previous articles you might have started working out what your core values are and what your purpose is. Communicating these clearly will help you connect with the right people. Write them down, share them with those around you and I guarantee you will start to attract your own tribe.

someone that shares similar values and vision, then I recommend that no matter how much training is required, this be the person that you add to the team. As the salon owner or manager you need to protect your team and their energy. This can be done by not recruiting anyone whose beliefs sit outside of your own or the business. Yes, technically correct stylists might initially bring in a lot of business but the damage and upset they will cause the team, if they don’t hold the same values, will be more expensive in the long run.

The culture of hairdressing is changing.

Mindfulness should be at the forefront of any hairdressing brand that wants to thrive. By having these open conversations we can make the changes required to run successful businesses, with happy team members. Remember that to practice mindfulness you need to stay in the moment.

Don’t dwell on the past or focus too much on the future.

Once you appreciate what your purpose is, ask your team to join you. Provide podcast suggestions, reading materials and ask them the questions no-one ever asked you. By nature, your team already love hairdressing but ask questions about what is really, really important to them as humans. Often people don’t know the answer so I suggest starting with a list of values, and ask them to pick seven. This could include words such as achievement, adventure, approval, calmness, compassion, confidence, dignity, excitement, family, freedom of speech, honesty, harmony, peace, privacy, respect, security, self-control, success, support, truth and unity (you can google a full list). Some of those selected will be work values which are how you want others to interact with you when in the salon.

Once the team understands what is important to them, they can then set goals that reflect these values. This increases overall job satisfaction and team spirit.

Some recommendations: If you have five minutes to be mindful this week, then:

When it comes to interviewing new candidates for your team, of course the trade test is crucial but we all know that hiring the right personality for your team is often more important. Don’t automatically go for the most technically perfect bob. Our industry is built on connection and communicating. If there is

Read: The Alchemist – A wonderful story about a shepherd who pursues his dream by following what his heart desires.

For me the main theme here is to get out of our heads, trust our intuition and lead with our hearts.

Watch: Visible Out on TV (Apple TV) – A series that shows the journey of the LGBTQ+ community and how representation in the media shaped and still shapes public opinion and expectations. I feel this is relevant to salon owners, individual stylists and teams to remind us to be mindful as we build our own teams and influence the cultures within them. We need to be open minded and not box people in to pre-conceived stereo types.

Listen: GABA – This is a wonderful collection of mediative stories combining guided meditation, soundscapes and pop philosophy in a “next generation meditation that unfolds like a beautiful dream.”

To read Sam’s article in full click here

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LANGUAGE LESSON

Get to grips with language surrounding gender identity issues so that you can offer the best possible service to every single one of your salon clients.

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Hair Has No Gender is a campaign dedicated to educating the hair, beauty and barbering communities on gender identity issues and working to ensure people can always find safe spaces in our wonderful industry.

We recently had a lesson on Trans Awareness from founder Keri Blue in which they discussed diversity, equality, inclusion and the benefits of gender-neutrality in salons. As the language surrounding the subject is constantly evolving, we know this can be a confusing topic for some who want to get it right but aren’t sure how, so we thought we’d share with you some of our notes on language you should (and shouldn’t) use with your LGBTQIA+ clients to get you on track.

Commonly Used Terminology

Trans – Different birth sex to gender identity Cis/Cisgender – Same birth sex as gender identity Misgendering – Incorrectly assuming someone’s gender identity or using incorrect pronouns.

Pronouns Subjective She He They Ze

Objective Her Him Them Zir (NEOPRONOUNS)

Titles Ms. Mr. Mx.

Phrase Guide Incorrect Term Biological or ”normal” man/woman Unisex salon Old name Hermaphrodite Transvestite Trans Client Sex Change Born a man/woman

Correct Term Cis man/woman Gender-neutral salon Dead name Intersex Transgender/Trans Person who is Trans Transition/Gender-affirming healthcare Assigned/presumed male/female at birth

Big No-Nos ✖ Dead naming – Referring to a Trans or Non-Binary person by the name they used before transitioning, such as their birth name. ✖ Misgendering – Incorrectly assuming someone’s gender identity or using incorrect pronouns. ✖ Cissexism – showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against transgender people. ✖ Outing people. ✖ Asking questions such as “What are you REALLY?”, “What bits have you got?”, “What did you look like before?”

Gender-Neutrality in your salon As our notes show, language can be discriminative, even if you don’t mean it that way. Using the correct language in conversation can go a long way in making a client feel safe and respected, but have you thought about how your salon comes across in its marketing? Potential clients see you through your marketing, and representation is everything.

Hair Has No Gender has some follow up suggestions you may want to consider introducing to your salon… ��� Add an equality, diversity and inclusivity statement to your website and other public platforms your business uses such as LinkedIn which states that you are welcoming of all LGBTQIA+ and highlight gender equality. You can find examples online. ��� Audit your consultation, contact and application forms. Here are some pointers: - Check the information you request is actually necessary.

- Check if you ask for titles you include Mx. for those who don’t use Mr. or Ms. - Add a box for pronouns, either a blank one or select from the options he/ his/him, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, but remember some people use neopronouns so perhaps again the option to add their own would be advisable.

- If you need to ask somebody about their gender, give them the option to self-identify rather than select. ��� Check your marketing and socials – would everyone feel welcome? ��� De-gender your services if you need to and check your professional copy for gender and remove if it is not needed.

This could be a treatment list in a salon, or the toilets at work. ��� Add pronouns to your correspondence, and socials, email footer, name badges. ��� Reach out. Check out your local LBGTQIA+ community. You could offer services to disadvantaged trans teens or do some volunteering.

Find out more about the Hair Has No Gender campaign, get in touch and book training courses for you and your team at: hairhasnogender.co.uk

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Through our collection ‘Me’ we want to show that diversity is not only at the heart of what it means to be British, but also how it’s brought huge change to the world we live in.

Diverse communities have shaped how we think about what it means to be ‘British’ - from the society we live in, the food we eat, the music we listen to and the way we dress.

In celebrating people of diversity, we can focus on everything that unites us instead of what divides us.

Together, we can change attitudes, break stereotypes and build a society where everyone feels valued irrespective of gender, race, sexuality or any other perceived differences - a world where people feel they belong.

This shoot was like nothing else we’d done before – from the initial idea to the actual shoot, it was one of the best projects we’ve ever worked on.

Finding ‘the cast’ was never going to be easy as it wasn’t as simple as calling model agencies with a brief. It was so important that we found individuals who represented minority groups or people of diversity who simply don’t fit into any specific mould.

I’d say the casting process took around ten weeks to complete the line-up – using

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Hair Hooker & Young Make-up Megumi Styling Clare Frith Photography Michael Young

social media platforms to research and find these incredible people. Some were represented by diverse agencies or groups, where others had never modelled before and were entering a whole new world.

With most of our models, many conversations were had prior to the shoot in order to make sure that we were representing them in the right way. We felt an enormous amount of pressure on this project - taking the decision to the shine a spotlight on these amazing people meant we owed it to them to get this right.

When working on the project we had the added advantage of shooting the pictures ourselves which meant we could shoot it over several weeks. This was so important as it meant we could fit in with their lives and shoot around them – resulting in four separate shoot days over a five-week period.

When we embarked on this journey, neither of us were prepared for how emotional it would be at times. Getting to know these people as individuals – hearing their stories - feeling privileged to capture their picture, a snapshot of their life.

The finished results are everything we could have hoped for and really believe the collection captures the beauty and emotion of each individual and of who they are as people.

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Great Lengths Voices is a celebration of the unique achievements of a diverse and remarkable group of women. The campaign was created to provide a platform for their accomplishments, and to empower other women to have

Great Lengths UK has teamed up with four inspirational women for its latest campaign, Voices.

the confidence to make their voices heard and reveal their true selves.

Confidence comes in many forms and Great Lengths has long been dedicated to helping women feel positive about their appearance, creating the highest quality hair extensions that allow hairdressers to achieve mood-altering transformations.

As part of the Voices project, each muse was paired with two Great Lengths Masters to create a look designed to bring out her individuality,

the most skilled, knowledgeable and

showcase her spirit and give her a

experienced Great Lengths

renewed confidence beyond measure.

extensionists will achieve this level of

The women were encouraged to share

expertise. To become a Master,

their stories, including the challenges

technicians must also have an active

they have faced and the courage they

involvement in the Little Princess Trust

have gained, in the hope of

(the charity which makes wigs from

empowering and inspiring others.

extensions donated through Great Lengths salons and stylists) and a

The Great Lengths Masters are the

commitment to working with the brand

ultimate experts in their field and only

to develop their identity.

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VOICES

Make-up Sally Rowe Styling Bethani Gowland Photography Joseph Scanlon

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Scientist Stephanie wants to change representation in STEM, ensuring that we break down the barriers and eradicate the stigma associated with women working in these industries.

Stephanie Jayne Hill, Cancer Research Scientist and PHD Research Candidate, styled by Vicky Demetriou, Larry King, London and James Henderson, M Hair, Nottingham

“My Voice is for Representation in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics and for accessible education.”

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Leila Thomas, CEO and founder, Urban Synergy, styled by Imran Chowdhray, Michael John Salon & MediSpa and Christina Reilly, Christina Reilly Hair Make-up & Beauty, Glasgow

“My Voice is for Youth Empowerment.”

Leila is the founder of Urban Synergy, a charity working to build an equitable world for young people, regardless of background. She wants to change the aspirations of young people by illuminating all the career pathways available to them.

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Grainne works as a nurse and wants to use her voice to change people’s perceptions of strong, successful women and ‘the idea that only one thing defines us.’

Grainne Gallanagh, Nurse, styled by Maria Vaughn, Urban Angels, Limerick and Nicky Marcar, Salon Ten, Shropshire

“My Voice is for Changing Perceptions.”

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Siobhan Hannah Murphy, Interior Designer and Stylist, styled by Kirby Blyth, Hair by Kirby Blythe, Scunthorpe and Jennifer Swain, Swain Hairdressing, Whitehaven

“My Voice is for Body Confidence.”

Siobhan wants everyone to be proud of who they are and have the confidence to truly express themselves. She strives to change the unwritten rules which stop women being who they want to be and says ‘if you love it, just go for it.’

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SALLY BROOKS O

ur industry is known for its evolution and British hairdressing is always at the forefront of leading the way. With this collection I wanted to break away from the typical hairdressing shoots and do something more raw and real. I wanted to open the doors to other hairdressers out there to be able to enter awards on smaller budgets. After the difficult year that a lot of salons have had I wanted to shoot something that was more like a street casting shoot – bringing everything down and also challenging myself to remove all of my safety nets. My budgets for shooting have never been huge but they have been bigger than some other hairdressers would have and I just wanted to do something real and raw.

It was really hard finding models – I spent Sundays walking the streets of Columbia Flower Market! I took pictures of girls on the bus or at bus stops to see how photogenic they were. I used my apprentice and my client’s daughter – the hardest thing was really simple, it showed how many girls have long hair. There was so much of the same long hair walking the streets that I had to look through it – it is so nice to see haircuts coming back. When choosing an agency girl you know that they have the look you want and that they can carry any hairstyle. They have the confidence in front of the camera to deliver the brief and they have the height to carry an outfit. Simply I love working with agency girls’ they are sooooo beautiful. I just wanted to challenge myself in a different way – getting a non-professional girl to model is more than just looking good, it’s a confidence and an emotion you are trying to capture. It means you have to work differently on set – find who they are and find the picture from within. It was a wonderful experience and I would love to do more of it.

Denis Robinson has been a good friend of mine for many years and has been in the industry for a long time – from working as a senior manager for Charles Worthington to working for me for a few years and eventually becoming a barber. He felt a bit lost with the industry and has always wanted to pick up his camera, so throughout lockdown he had the time to fully engage and teach himself how to use it with a minimal amount of money but a lot of hard work. Denis is a real inspiration, recently shooting proud portraits, celebrating every strand of light within the LGBTQ rainbow, approached by Fiorucci and offered a four week window exhibition during pride month 2021 – so proud of him!

I chose Denis to shoot my collection because he hadn’t got a clue how to shoot it – he would never have been asked to shoot a British collection but he fitted my concept. And also sometimes when you want something badly enough you know they are going to work the hardest they can to do the best job they can do.

I would shoot a collection like this again but would definitely try to find some girls who want their hair cut! There are some things I would change but what I wouldn’t do is change the perspective of the shoot by using ASOS clothes, girls off the street and a low budget – sometimes when you have a low budget it forces you to think outside of the box.

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Hair – Sally Brooks at Brooks & Brooks Make-up – Violet Zeng Photography – Denis Robinson

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MELLISSA TIMPERLEY

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Eternal As we move beyond the world of unachievable social media perfection and into a new landscape of individuality, acceptance and representation, I was keen to diversify our shoots and work with models that were perhaps more relatable to all of our clients. For this collection, we looked to our existing clientele who were on their own journey of going grey and approached them about appearing in the shoot. They were delighted, and we’re so happy to have been able to put together such a strong series of images that speak to everyone and truly represent the cultural shift to more relatable, real-world beauty.

We shot our long-standing clients for this collection who have either grown-out their colour or have been wearing their natural hair for a while. We wanted to use Wella Professional’s new Silver Glow colour because it caters to the clients who want to keep their natural colour but still want to feel like they’ve had more than a haircut.

Sometimes grey hair can feel coarse, but this makes it feel soft, manageable and look super glossy. The colour also counteracts the warmth in the client’s hair and brings the shine back.

We used this service on our clients as a trial to see if they could spot the difference.

What’s great about this colour is that when it grows out there are no roots, it just fades so there’s no commitment. The colour is also bespoke to the client, so if they wanted it lighter and the front and darker at the back, you could cater it to their desired look.”

Hair Melissa Timperley Art Team Photography Asia Burrows

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Vera B4 “I’ve been a client at Melissa Timperley right from the beginning when she opened her salon, and I’ve never looked back. I love coming to the salon because of the warm friendly atmosphere, coupled with absolute professionalism in styling and above all for me it’s the ‘cut’, which says it all, but I’ve been blown away when I’ve tried new things.

To me, Judi Dench is inspirational as she never shies away from her age or grey hair, she enjoys being herself, with style, especially when she was M in James Bond!

What I love about this colour is how natural it looks and it seems to gradually wash out without any tell-tale lines near roots or partings.

When I have a colour on my hair, I like it when it’s subtle, and people look and aren’t really sure, but they know there’s something different. I like the mystery then when they realise what it is, it’s a great talking point and I feel a million dollars!

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“I have been a client of Melissa Timperley Salon since it opened.

I love going there as it’s like spending time with friends and family. The staff are highly talented and make you feel welcome and pampered.

I decided to ‘embrace the grey’ many years ago as I wanted a natural look. My worry about having a colour on my hair was that it wouldn’t look natural, that I would lose the variations in tone. I was also concerned that I would have ‘roots’.

I am glad to say my worries were unfounded. I love that my hair now looks so much more interesting, that it shines and looks healthy!”

Pat Rowlands

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LUKE BENSON

“The bowl cut is a style like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it,” says Simon Hill, Owner of SESH Hairdressing, and while we’re inclined to agree, we had to get our industry friends’ point of view on the resurgence of the Bowl Cut.

Bowled over So where did the Bowl Cut begin?

“This iconic hair cut was made famous by actress Joanna Lumley in her role in the New Avengers, it was the hair cut to wear in that decade,” says Andrew Barton.

“When I think of bowl cuts I think of the short haircut that Linda Evangelista wore in her hey day - that was a fabulous hair cut!” adds Louise Howard-Long of Architect Hair.

“I’ve always been a massive fan of this beautiful timeless shape, I always get so inspired when I see fashion houses are rocking the bowl cut on the runway!” says Barry Maddocks, Creative Director of Haringtons.

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Is it really a timeless trend?

“Today’s bowl cuts are very different to the ones from the 60s and the 80s.

We’ve seen edgier versions on the catwalks and worn by celebrities such as Miley Cyrus and Rihanna,” says Cos Sakkas, International Artistic Director for TONI&GUY. Melissa Timperley suggests, “The bowl cut is back but with a modern twist. It has more of a feminine finish with textured ends for a softer overall look.”

KAM

BARRY MADOCKS

“Now, clients are seeing this as a chic style instead of something we only wished for when we were younger. I also love the look paired with a slightly textured fringe to give it a more contemporary finish and to provide the style with softness,” says Joana Neves, Editorial Director for Alterna Europe.

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Cos Sakkas’ top tips for creating a bowl cut.

What do you see this cut looking like in 2022?

1 Don’t be afraid to play with fringe length to change the feel of the finished look. You can take it as extreme or as safe as you want.

2 For a 2022 feel texturise the fringe for a more modern feel.

3 Colour will really bring a bowl cut to life – play with panelling and placement and contradictory shades.

“At Architect we’ve started to get a lot more requests for this cut in the salon recently, a few younger clients wanting the “pure” version, that for the less brave or less gorgeous can be harder to wear, but a softened version is stunning, suits everyone, massively easy to look after and flattering as hell, especially for those who like to emphasise their eyes,” says Louise Howard-Long.

ALTERNA

“The great thing about this cut is that it’s extremely versatile and it can be tailored to suit everyone, no matter what their face shape. It can be worn a little longer or shorter to compliment the face and allow facial features to really pop. For those with more prominent jaw lines, they may want to wear this style softer and with more texture through choppiness and layers.

This will also give the look more modern, ‘cool girl’ finish. To bring the look into 2022 it’s also a great idea for clients to consider teaming the style with colour – whether it be a bold bright, subtle pastel or even just by adding flashes or panels of colour through the hair to give it even more of an eye-catching finish,” says Dylan Brittain, Schwarzkopf UK Ambassador and International Artistic Director at Rainbow Room International.

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“Those with round face shapes may want to steer clear of this shape, as it will accentuate the roundness of their face. However, if they do want to opt for this trend, they should request the style to have less weight in it, to give the look a lighter and softer appearance, or add in some texture through layers. It’s also a good idea to leave to airy dry and style with products like texturising sprays and sea salt sprays to give the style more of a natural, effortless look.

Another great thing about this look is that it doesn’t require too much maintenance if the client is open to being experimental with their look. For example, as the style grows out, the client can experiment with other on trend styles like the shag,” says Karen Thomson, Owner of KAM Hair and Body Spa.

MARK LEESON

Any extra advice?

Simon Hill adds, “It isn’t a style restricted solely for females, it can easily be filtered into male trends and style too. For 2022, expect to see the bowl cut in a new form.

With asymmetric shapes and the addition of some texture to bring a contemporary element to this classic cut. With men’s hair in 2022 we are expecting to see lots of sharp lines and blunt edges when it comes to popular cuts. This style shows the traditional bowl cut through the back of the hair with longer, tapered pieces towards the face. The perfect addition to bring this classic cut into a new year.”

VIKTORIIA VRADII

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skill zone

Get with the programme Become a true colour expert and elevate your craft with the Wella Professionals Colour Craft Specialist Programme. Combining four of Wella’s most popular and essential colour courses, this programme will provide you with all you need to know to run and grow a successful colour column and all the tools to do so including the Wella colour product portfolio, techniques, formulas, placement as well as the latest colour trends and palettes.

The fab four

COLOUR CRAFT ESSENTIAL Get a complete understanding of the fundamentals and principles of hair colour and learn advanced techniques to achieve sensational results.

COLOUR CRAFT CORRECTION

COLOUR CRAFT HIGHLIGHTS

Learn to approach colour corrective challenges with confidence.

Fine-tune the timeless technique of foiling for all essential highlighting services.

COLOUR GENIUS Unleash your colour creativity with endless possibilities.

It is up to you how you choose to enrol on the Colour Craft Specialist Programme as Wella offers a digital programme as well as a studio-based journey.

THE 9 WEEK DIGITAL PROGRAMME INCLUDES: ✔ 6 x ‘virtual classrooms’ (via Zoom) hosted by Wella Educators. ✔ Self-directed study on Wella’s e-Education website. ✔ 4 x model assignments you can complete in salon/at home. ✔ Online tests. ✔ Feedback and mentoring. ✔ Contact and conversation with your fellow students.

THE STUDIO PROGRAMME INCLUDES: ✔ Attending your chosen Wella Studio (London, Manchester or Dublin) for a total of 7 days from a selection of dates. ✔ The programme is generally spread over 2-6 months, depending on the dates you select. ✔ Each day includes hands-on workshop sessions on live models, as well as theory and demos. ✔ Face-to-face interaction with fellow students and Educators in state-of-the-art facilities.

Whichever way you choose to enrol, the additional advantage is that you will also have completed the four pre-requisite courses necessary to move onto the prestigious Master Colour Programme – making it a great step on your journey to becoming an elite level colourist.

This programme ticks the box if:

✔ You’re a new colourist looking to learn the colour fundamentals, along with an introduction to colour. ✔ You’re a mid-level colourist looking to grow your colour confidence and expand on your creative skills. ✔ You’re an experienced colourist looking to complete the necessary courses before enrolling on the Master Colour Programme.

Check out the dates and prices at education.wella.com by searching ‘Colour Craft Specialist’ or view the Wella Education Book at wella.com/educationbook or click here WWW.RDR.LINK/HI012

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8. NATURAL REMEDY Insight’s Restructurizing range is designed to restore and revitalise damaged hair. There are five products in the range; Restructurizing Shampoo, Conditioner, Mask, Spray and Booster, and all are at least 94% naturally derived and certified vegan. www.rdr.link/HI020

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11. SHAPING UP Bb.Curl Gel Pomade by Bumble and Bumble is a bouncy, versatile, silicone-free pomade that shapes and styles curls while providing hold, shine, and definition. It works on damp or dry hair to smooth, separate and reduce frizz – all without a flaky finish. www.rdr.link/HI023 10 11

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Taking care of hair and skin, Orofluido products are conceived of vegan formulas designed to deliver high performance and radiant results: RADIANCE ARGAN SHAMPOO With a luscious, transparent-golden enveloping texture, the Radiance Argan Shampoo moisturises and smooths hair leaving it shiny and delicately scented.

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Keen on Clean?

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To benefit the hair with its outer and inner action, the Vegan Care Complex can be found in the Bonacure Clean Performance formulas to: 쑗 Increase the inner hair strength. 쑗 Help to fortify hair, making it stronger and more elastic. 쑗 Improve combability of hair (wet and dry combing). 쑗 Reduce static and frizz, making hair easier to style. 쑗 Work on the inner layer of the hair, restoring the protective natural shield of healthy hair.

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Goldwell’s demi-permanent Colorance family just got bigger.

The new Colorance Gloss Tones by Goldwell are liquid demi-permanent, in-salon specialist colour delivering superior shine and maximum performance – all in just 10 minutes.

Not only do the Colorance Gloss Tones instantly provide more brilliant colour results in only one service, results last up to 41% longer*.

These new tonal beauties are available in Clear and 15 stunning shades of blonde, and are the latest addition to the Colorance in-salon portfolio that allows stylists to customise their colour services to deliver exceptional results on all hair types, textures, and tones.

With its exclusive IntraLipid Technology, Colorance repairs the hair’s structure as it colours hair, regenerating up to 70% of the hair’s lost lipids, while the pH-balanced formula provides up to 35% more gentleness**. Results – hair is shiny, vibrant, and healthy looking.

THE COLORANCE FAMILY NOW INCLUDES: ● Colorance – With 76 shades to choose from, Colorance’s ammonia-free cream colour can enhance natural colour, tone and refine colour, create expressive fashion shades, and refresh existing colour bases. ● Colorance Cover Plus – 11 shades that provide a natural blending of grey hair with up to 75% coverage. ● NEW Colorance Gloss Tones – The new range of Clear and 15 beautiful shades of

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blonde creates luminous blonde results that last 41% longer*: The go-to for superior shine and maximum performance in just 10 minutes.

Goldwell’s Colorance offers rich, beautiful shades that can be used on all hair types and textures, colouring and repairing the hair structure in one step, delivering up to three-times more shine and up to five-times better combability***.

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* than one of the leading competitors ** When Topchic is colour-balanced with Colorance.

Compared to balancing the colour with alkaline permanent hair colour *** even on damaged hair

For more information please visit www.rdr.link/HI027

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HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON THE STYLE OF YOUR SALON INTERIOR? I was inspired by my surroundings in the Cotswolds and sensitive to the nature of the building which is made from stone. Décor wise, I wanted to keep things soft, modern, contemporary but with a country feel.

WHERE DID YOU FIND THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR DESIGN? I am lucky that my manager Jane is very good at interior design and one of my closest friends is an interior designer so I had a good team of people around me. When I was planning the salon we had lots of evenings with moodboards and a glass of wine to talk through ideas and inspirations. It was great to get different opinions on what might work and what might not practical for our team as well as the clients.

DID YOU USE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? I worked closely with my friend Rachel Bird. It was great to work

DESCRIBE THE VIBE CREATED

BY YOUR INTERIOR One of the main aspects was creating an environment that was luxurious, relaxing and sophisticated. We’re in the middle of the country and wanted to create a real secluded but private atmosphere. There’s no passing trade – our only neighbours are the sheep in the fields!

with someone who brought my ideas to life and added her own sparkle to make it even more special.

WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR CLIENTS’ FIRST IMPRESSION TO BE WHEN THEY WALK IN? I hope they get the feeling of space when they walk in. We’re situated in the middle of a 5,000 acre estate and there is nothing around us. We are a destination salon – people have to make a decision to come to us rather than walk past the door – so we have to create somewhere that they want to come to. We have a secure car park and have an exclusive feeling for those who take their hair seriously.

TELL US WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS OF YOUR SALON DESIGN? Exposed beams, original Cotswold stones, lots of space and contemporary furnishings.

DO YOU HAVE ANY CURATED PIECES OR SPECIAL FEATURES/AREAS IN THE SALON? Our bronze chandeliers are a real talking point. They hang from our high ceilings and are very opulent. Our exposed beams have the original Roman numerals engrained in them and our clients love reading them when they are at the backwash.

HOW HAVE YOU EMBRACED SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE DESIGN The building was built with original Cotswold stones and we have used natural materials throughout wherever possible.

Our lighting is all LED and we have a comprehensive recycling system.

WHAT SALON SOFTWARE DO YOU USE AND WHAT FEATURE OF IT DO YOU FIND MOST USEFUL? We use iSalon in the salon which is great for our business. We can print out reports, see different ways of gaining new clients, what services are working for us and how we can improve on our retail.

WHAT SALON FURNITURE HAVE YOU CHOSEN AND WHY? It’s a bit of a mixture of REM and Gama furniture and bespoke pieces.

DO YOU HAVE DRESS CODE/UNIFORM FOR YOUR TEAM? We tend to stick to the traditional black, but I do like a pop of colour every now and then! www.modehair.com Instagram: @martincreanmode

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MEET MARTIN CREAN,THE AWARD-WINNING HAIRDRESSER IN THE COTSWOLDS. HE SHOWS US ROUND HIS MODE HAIR SALON WHERE COUNTRY LUXURY MEETS CITY SOPHISTICATION.

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hairdressers at home What they’re watching, reading and doing. This month it’s fashionista favourites, Darren and Jackie Ambrose of D&J Ambrose… best place for inspiration The Wallace Collection House Free to not only explore this amazing building steeped in history but to also study a lifelong collection of art and textiles through the eras, past down by the Wallace family for us to appreciate.

An afternoon to lose yourself for a while.

best audio books Atomic habits One of our favourite audios!

A good listen on your journey to work! Categories in health, wellness, and personal development – a great way to make small, positive changes in life that have huge effects.

V&A A place for research, inspo, and knowledge. We love to spend time here being inspired by the incredible history of fashion through the eras. Regular visits to collection exhibitions like Dior, McQueen, History of Fashion and the like are a must plus you are in one of London’s incredible historic building.

best book Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey This fantastic autobiography about his life is an inspiring read with funny stories and lessons!

best app Ice Man Speaks, Wim Hof method It’s an important mind-set to focus and function to begin your day. We have a couple of routines to energise and kick start before anything else in the morning Jackie and I go through a breathing process with Wim Hof – a routine that doesn’t take long but energises you followed by an ice cold shower! Sounds horrific but you feel awake stimulated and amazing after wards.

best film Vivien Westwood, Punk, Icon, Activist We loved the steadfast, positive attitude – always keeping on brand.

Non-conformist with powerful direction. A truely talented designer with a brilliant history. It will have you laughing at some priceless humour.

Dior and I We love this inside story of the Dior fashion house, its history and how the huge machine works. An amazing story of a great and inspiring team creating stunning fabrics and structure that are seen today. Huge respect to the seamstresses that are the big engine that makes it all happen – incredibly talented people.

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