PROHAIR January 2022

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PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSER

JANUARY 2022

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CELEBRATIONS: The Fellowship Luncheon returns.

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GREY PRIDE: our grey Q&A.

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DESMOND DIRECTS: new year, new collab.

CONT REGULARS

SPECIAL

FASHION

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FIRST WORD

12 GREY PRIDE

23 DESMOND DIRECTS

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HEADLINES

17 GOING GREY: TIM SCOTT WRIGHT

28 PORTFOLIO: JONATHAN TURNER

18 #INSTA GREY

36 PORTFOLIO: DAVID CORBETT

19 A MOMENT IN MONOCHROME:

40 PORTFOLIO:

11 OUT OF OFFICE: Fellowship Luncheon and Awards

MICHAEL YOUNG

MARC ANTONI ARTISTIC TEAM 44 PORTFOLIO: OLIVIA BINCH

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ISSUE 01 JANUARY 2022

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PORTFOLIO: black and white beauties.

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DROPPED: the latest product line up.

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VISIT: Palmer Fisher London take us on a salon tour.

TENTS BUSINESS

PRODUCTS

51 PHIL SMITH

57 SPOTLIGHT: FRESHA

52 BARRIE STEPHEN

60 DROPPED: LATEST PRODUCTS

53 CLIVE COLLINS

62 SPOTLIGHT: SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL

55 SAM BURNETT

63 SPOTLIGHT: CLEAN BEAUTY

56 COLIN MCANDREW

64 VISIT: PALMER FISHER LONDON 66 HAIRDRESSERS AT HOME: ADAM REED

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And just like that, we’re back!

With Auld Lang Syne still ringing in our ears, we find ourselves in 2022 – let’s hope it’s a good one for everyone!

It’s a New Year and a new look for us. Professional Hairdresser has been refreshed with a cleaner design including new logo, new fonts and exciting new layouts, all created for easier navigation if you are reading the magazine on a phone or tablet.

Reacting to reader behaviour, attention spans and your precious time, our new visual identity will still deliver professional, hair-related content that will be cross fed across all our media channels. To give you an example – we will still be bringing you current and relevant business articles but in a more condensed and easier-to-read format on the pages of the magazine with a click through to our website where you will find a more in-depth version of that article to read at your leisure.

We’re easing you into January with a somewhat black & white issue – all the inspirational collections have been shot in black & white as we discuss the benefits of doing so. To work alongside this, we look at grey hair and ask the question “is grey hair becoming a badge of honour?” Has it has finally shaken the stigma that has long been attached to it? The industry has said yes and clients seem to be following suit.

Enjoy the new look!

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HEADLINES NHBF welcomes new financial support for the industry in the form of a Additional Restrictions Grant from HM Treasury.

Visit our website to find out more.

Peter Belcher, former General Manager of Henkel’s Beauty Care Professional business sadly passed away last month aged 75 years. He will be missed by the industry as a whole and our thoughts and sympathy are with Peter’s family.

Check your tickets!

The Hair and Beauty Charity Raffle is being drawn on 7th January. If you’re quick you might even be able to buy some!

Robert Eaton of Russell Eaton salons has been crowned British Hairdresser of the Year! Visit our website to see the full list of winners.

New logo, new look! Professional Hairdresser has had a total shake up, We hope you enjoy it!

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out of office

And the winners are Fellow with Honours

Jonathan Andrew Andrew Barton Junior Green Gold Medal

Jo Martin Member of the Year

Janene Bush Individual Salon of the Year

Karoliina Saunders Hair Design Salon Group of the Year

Blushes PROJECT: Colour Achiever of the Year

Darrel Starkey PROJECT: Men Achiever of the Year

Tammy Reynolds PROJECT: X Achiever of the Year

Emma Simmons Snapshot Image of the Year

Efi Davies – TONI&GUY

Luncheon goes live and celebrates 75!

After a virtual Awards in 2020, the Fellowship was back with a glittering Luncheon & Awards at its new home, The Londoner, in Leicester Square.

President Ken Picton and Chancellor Ashleigh Hodges welcomed some 420 guests to the Ballroom, to celebrate the past 75 years and get ready for an exciting future. “We have faced the worst, but we came out as the best,” Ken said. “What doesn’t challenge you doesn’t change you and we have embraced the changes while living by our core values.”

Chairman Barry Stephens paid respect to those in the industry we had lost this year, while presenting a special Fellow of Distinction to Chris Williams from Rush Hair & Beauty, accepted by Andy Heasman. He also

presented a cheque for £3,720 to the Hair & Beauty Charity for money raised through the special 2021 Yearbook.

Men’s Image of the Year

Charlie Cullen – Charlie Cullen Education at Joe and Co Colour Image of the Year

Hooker & Young Afro Image of the Year

F.A.M.E. Team leaders Gary Hooker and Michael Young talked about the challenges they faced, but applauded the professionalism of the 2021 team, who took everything in their stride over the difficult months, before announcing the four new members who have a year of amazing opportunities in front of them.

In true Fellowship tradition, the awards followed a delicious three-course meal, with Errol Douglas MBE picking up Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year to a standing ovation.

This is the second time he has won the award, having first won it in 2004.

Emma Simmons – Salon 54 International Image of the Year

Jacky Chan – Oscar Oscar Chadstone Image of the Year

Casey Coleman F.A.M.E. Team 2022

Darrel Starkey – Taylors Hair Studio Lydia Wolfe – Jack & the Wolfe Jessica Hau – Rush Wimbledon Alex Cook – Wispers Hair Salon

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DANIEL DE ANGELIS

Inanch Emir

A touchy subject for some and something to celebrate for others… we asked our industry friends all about the ‘grey area’ of going grey.

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Melissa Timperley

If the closure of salons last year didn’t get your mature clients thinking about trading in the hair dye for the natural look, the number of celebs who’ve taken the plunge surely will have.

Andie MacDowell, Jodie Foster and most recently Dawn French are all embracing their silver strands with pride and it got us thinking about how you guys approach the tricky subject of going natural in your salons. Here, some champions of grey impart their wisdom on talking to clients, transitioning from colour, and of course how to care for grey hair.

Are the reports true? Are your mature clients proudly embracing their natural colour?

Melissa Timperley

“Having grey/white hair on my older clients definitely isn’t as much of a concern as it used to be,” says Terry Longden, Matrix Artists and salon owner.

Barry Maddocks, Creative Director of Haringtons agrees, “I love that we are seeing more and more clients embracing their natural grey. As hairdressers we must understand that the transition to that stunning grey can be very daunting, especially when growing out an existing colour. We see a lot of celebrities embracing their grey especially after lockdown so it’s no wonder we are finding our clients are asking for this too.”

Barry Maddocks

Melissa Timperley

How do you approach a consultation involving transitioning to grey?

Do you have any tips for talking to clients?

Melissa Timperley of Melissa Timperley, Manchester advises, “Transitioning to grey doesn’t have to be difficult for clients. Reassure them by talking them through the process and the aftercare needed to get them to their dream grey. They need to know that it’s a process that won’t happen overnight.

They need a super good haircut to carry off grey hair and they need to invest in great aftercare products to keep their hair in good condition, but most of all they need a hairdresser they can trust!”

“Don’t categorise and don’t make assumptions,” says Inanch Emir of Inanch London. “Even if a client’s hair is ageing, make sure they don’t feel categorised as anything other than themselves. It’s all about suitability and individuality – never assume what they want, listen and go from there. Some client’s choose to cover

their greys to feel their best and others feel empowered when transitioning to grey – where often we’ll add a mixture of highlights and lowlights to give the most flattering look. It’s also a misconception that as a woman ages she must opt for a shorter cut. Extensions whether for volume or length can have an instant age-reversing effect whatever the colour.”

“When I talk to my clients about transitioning from full coloured hair to a softer colour, I talk about introducing some of their natural sparkle…aka grey! I started calling it natural sparkle as clients need to enjoy the journey of growing out their colour and embracing their natural tone,” says Peter Mellon, Salon Partner with Medusa. David Corbett of David Corbett Hairdressing adds, “We don’t refer to it as grey, we always refer to their hair as natural.”

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How do you go about the process of transitioning from coloured hair to natural?

“There are a few options,” says Terry Longen. “The first is to just go for it! This can be a full day in the salon, stripping colour out, then bleaching then toning then a strict regime of salon and at-home maintenance to keep this new silver hair looking expensive and in peak condition after all it’s been through. The initial outlay is expensive for the client and you will need all your hair knowledge at the ready to execute this and constantly explain what you’re doing and why. This will instil client confidence and assure they’re in good hands and will adhere to the aftercare advised.”

Peter Mellon

Peter Mellon

“Or you can cut a lot off and keep growing the roots through and show your client how to be creative with how they wear their hair, using wash out root retouch products when they want to feel their best at important meetings or nights out,” says Carolyn Newman, HAIRDOTCOM’s Educational Manager,“You can soften the regrowth line by adding highlights and lowlights thoughout.”

Terry also champions the ‘Ease In’, “This is probably the longest but easiest option for your client to transition to their natural grey.

Basically, match up the depths and tones that are in the natural and old colour, then put lowlights of the fading tones in at the natural areas and highlight the remaining areas to give a more balanced result. My tip is each time you lowlight make sure to match up to the new ‘faded’ tone and not the original, this will help speed up the process.”

Inanch Emir

What about at home maintenance?

“It’s definitely important to educate your clients on looking after mature hair,” says Inanch Emir. “Whatever the client’s age, beautiful hair starts with a healthy scalp. Grey hair doesn’t mean unhealthy hair and it should still be radiant and shine. Grey hair can be prone to picking up unwanted tones from pollution and often moisture needs to be packed back into the hair and scalp through oils and deep conditioning which all need to be part of the tailored aftercare programme.”

Carolyn Newman adds, “If your client has a warm skin tone they will need to have a toner or gloss over their grey to add a beige or honey tone otherwise it can drain their complexion. If they have

a cool skin tone they can wear it naturally grey or have ash or steel blonde tones.”

“And the silver-grey client should be going home from the salon with a bag-full of retail products for upkeep between visits,” says Victor Pajak of Headquarters Hair Salon. “Grey hair is coarser in texture, so I advise a rich, nourishing hair mask once a week.

I also advise a purple shampoo to help keep unwanted brassy tones under control between toner applications.

And, finally, I always advise heat-protecting oil – grey hair is more susceptible to heat damage. With grey hair it’s all about keeping it hydrated, so that it has a healthy youthful shine.”

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Revlon Professional Nutri Color Filters 1002 Pale Platinum and 1011 Intense Silvertone and nourish to keep grey hair cool. The latest formula includes ionic pigments that attach to the cuticle delivering vibrant multi-dimensional colour, and a bespoke conditioning system to smooth and seal cuticles for intense shine and touchable softness. www.rdr.link/HG002

Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded Extra Coverage range can not only be personalised for bespoke colour, but it neutralises underlying pigment, banishing the warmest reds and the palest yellows. Two new shades have recently been added: Neutral Jade (504NJ) for dark bases and Neutral Violet (506NV), perfect for light bases. www.rdr.link/HG003

Wella Professionals’ True Grey features two in-salon treatments, Express Silver Glow and Silver Glow which are designed to revitalise naturally grey hair by adding silver hues, leaving hair feeling soft with reduced yellowness.

True Grey boasts seven toners, an activator and a Clear Conditioning Perfector as part of a two-step service. www.rdr.link/HG004

SACHAJUAN Silver Shampoo and Conditioner duo will banish warm, brassy tones and brighten up grey hair beautifully.

They also protect colour, infusing the hair with UV filters to prevent fading. www.rdr.link/HG005

Alter Ego Passion Color Mask Silver is perfect for retailing to clients so they can enhance their grey colour at home.

Designed to nourish, enrich and illuminate natural or coloured hair, the Silver Passion Color Mask will tone and unwanted warm tones to keep grey hair looking cool and fresh. www.rdr.link/HG006

MY.ORGANICS’ The Organic No-Yellow Shampoo is ideal for grey or white hair. It revives the highlights, enhancing the brightness of light hair and neutralising any yellow or warm tones. The natural extract of walnuts, almonds deeply nourish the hair leaving it soft, perfect for mature hair than can often be coarse and dry. www.rdr.link/HG007

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Going Grey TIM SCOTT-WRIGHT is an award-winning hairstylist, known for his editorial hair looks, creative colour and unique collections.

However, in his salon, Tim is the master of the mature client.

Embracing any natural hair colour has grown in popularity over the last year or so.

We’re working with more clients to incorporate their natural tones. With our mature clients, lockdown made them more comfortable with their grey hair, and we are helping them to transition without losing their identity or feeling ‘old’.

Tim’s Top Tips 씰 When deciding when to ‘go grey,’ Tim believes it’s all about timing. “It’s not a one size (or age) fits all solution and different people will reach that point at different times, depending on the growth pattern of the hair. Ideally, clients should be around 50% grey to really commit to growing out colour completely.” 씰 Tim suggests that clients and stylists should look at celebrities for inspiration, such as Prue Leith who has a white hairline and incorporates that into her hair style with a darker hair towards the back. Helen Mirren is also a great example of embracing natural white hair in a modern way. 씰 The transition to grey all depends on the base colour and in Tim’s experience, if someone wants to grow out a full head colour, then leaving longer between appointments is recommended. While growing colour out to reveal natural white or grey hair, Tim says that highlights and low lights are a great way to break up solid colour and create a more seamless transition. Clients with longer hair may want to go for the chop to speed up the process.

씰 A ‘power cut’ as Tim calls it is a great way to embrace natural grey hair without feeling too old, think Sharon Stone or Jane Fonda. Along with this Tim encourages his clients to think about styling. With any hair colour change, clients may want to adapt their make-up and clothes. Dressing in bold or block colours look great with grey hair and can help clients feel like they are making a statement rather than fading away.

Tim says that there is a financial impact to clients no longer wanting colour but believes that the most important thing is treating your client as an individual, listening to them, and creating hair that makes them look and feel great. This thoughtful style of service breeds loyalty and loyalty means a successful, busy salon.

He adds, “Of course, colouring hair is one of our salon’s biggest sources of revenue. However, as one client decides to embrace their natural grey, another client walks through the door. It’s all about balance and the most important thing is that we are offering the services and expertise for each individual client, no matter which stage of their hair journey they are currently on.”

To read Tim’s Going Grey article in full click here.

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A moment in

In this special black and white issue, we have carefully chosen all the imagery to suit and we speak to award-winning photographer and hairdresser Michael Young about the difference between working in black and white as opposed to colour.

What is it about black and white photography that makes it so different to colour?

Black and white pictures can be far more interesting to look at – you are forced to focus on the image without being distracted by colour, making the pictures more emotive – it’s just something that happens when you strip away the colour from an image. Your eyes are no longer drawn to any specific part of the picture, allowing you to imagine what the colours might be – makes it more subjective I guess, everyone can see something different.

There’s a truth to black and white that’s hard to capture in colour a colour photograph. For decades portrait photography has largely been black and white due to the raw emotion you can capture within in the image – it has a real honesty and authenticity to it, I think.

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David Corbett

Which of your black and white photographs is your favourite?

I haven’t taken it yet – I always strive to be better.

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씰 Black and white imagery can still

have a feeling of colour, imagined through the many shades of grey seen in a picture. The use of colour within the hair, styling, and make-up will help create a multi-layered feeling of depth and texture.

Josh Goldsworthy

Do you prefer to shoot in black and white?

No, I wouldn’t say I prefer it as commercially I shoot more in colour – however, I feel black and white photography can be far more thought provoking.

It’s less about what you first see and more about how you see it. When you think about it – black and white are the opposite of each and both represent very different emotions.

I like to capture a feeling rather than a look within a picture, I think this is easier achieved when shooting in black and white.

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Things to consider when choosing to go black and white

씰 Monochrome photography cannot

be achieved by simply removing the colour from an image. You really need to have all your elements in black and white to get that high contrast result. 씰 Decide what it is you’re shooting

for – although black and white can be very beautiful, it can also be more intense and not always suitable for what you want. 씰 Make sure you have a great team

on side – it’s vital that everyone involved is onboard with the concept and brief. Story boards are vital for this and can be used as reference points on the day.

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WAND-ER LUST New Year, new tool: check out the new ghd curve thin wand, the latest addition to the ghd curve range.

Thanks to the unique 14mm thin barrel, you can put your creative superpowers to the test and create high definition and even curls* that will hold for up to 24 hours, with no extreme heat.

Using the optimum styling temperature of 185°C and a speedy 30 second heat up time, the ghd curve thin wand offers tight curls from three seconds**, with minimum effort and less damage.*** “The ghd thin wand is great for any hair length and curl type, even for super short hair. The consistent temperature creates curls that look healthy and bouncy. This is my new go-to tool for creating unique and head-turning curls.”

Charlotte Mensah, ghd Global Brand Ambassador.

The new ghd curve thin wand retails at £139

Whether you’re working on shorter hair or longer, flowing tresses, the ghd curve range has a tool for your every curl need. From natural-looking dishevelled waves to luxe polished curls, the ghd curve range puts the tools in your hand to create gorgeous, healthy-looking curls and waves that last.

Featuring three wands and two tongs, the range offers a variety of styling options for all hair lengths and textures and was designed in conjunction with ghd’s team of Cambridge-based scientists and leading hair-industry professionals.

“This is the one product I have been waiting for from ghd. It’s so great to see a thin wand on the market with a reliable temperature that I can trust to use on my curly clients! This new wand is perfect for enhancing that effortless natural texture my curly girls have and for creating amazing curls on straight or wavy hair.”

Patrick Wilson, ghd Creative Artist.

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A new collaboration for a new year. The mega-talented Desmond Murray takes up the creative mantel of art directing some seriously talented, up-and -coming individuals to create more stunning images exclusively for Professional Hairdresser.

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SQUAD GOALS

ART DIRECTOR As one of the most familiar and longstanding faces on the UK hair scene, Desmond Murray has managed to carve out a career that has stayed as fresh, dynamic and forward-thinking as the day he started out.

Desmond Murray is known for his bold vision and big personality. A multi award-winning hairdresser, he’s scooped a whole clutch of the industry’s biggest accolades. There are not many hair stylists who can claim to be as multi-dimensional as Desmond either. Not only has he won praise for the technical skill and ingenuity of his beautifully imagined collections, he is also accomplished behind the camera too. @desmondmurray

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GUEST HAIRDRESSER One to watch, Emy Roccabella is a member of the multi award-winning Danilo Giangreco salon. Her creative passion is fuelled by the many opportunities she has enjoyed whether in the salon or on session. @emy_roccabella

MAKE-UP ARTIST Grace has been treading the make-up boards for six years having trained professionally for a year with Brush Strokes before assisting Lan Nguyen Grealis. “What I love most about being a make-up artist is that I see it as an extension/expression of my creativity.” @gracexhayward

MODEL, THE HAIR DESK @thehairdesk

PHOTOGRAPHER Chris Bulezuik is no stranger to the hairdressing scene having secured several award wins for the role he played in creating the imagery. @chrisbulezuikphotography

FASHION STYLIST Amelia has worked in the fashion industry for three years working for Vivienne Westwood and Karen Millen doing both design and styling. Being a stylist, Amelia Nevitt likes to showcase new or student designs as she believes it’s vital to showcase new talent as this is where the future of fashion is. @amelianevittstyling

MODEL, THE HAIR DESK @thehairdesk

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Achromic

ollection

As its name suggests, Jonathan Turner’s Achromic collection is deliberately devoid of colour for a focus that’s purely on shape and texture. Perfectly in tune with the make-up and styling, the texture, shape and finish of each hair look is the focal point that defines the image. Without the use of colour, Jonathan relies on skilful styling techniques on well-crafted haircuts to deliver this visually strong collection.

Hair Jonathan Turner @ Hooker & Young Make-up Kirsten Baillie Styling Clare Frith Photography Michael Young

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DAViD CORBETT BL:ACK COLLECTiON “BL:ACK WAS iNSPiRED BY THE FASHiON PHOTOGRAPHER, PETER LiNDBERGH, WHO SHOT THE FiRST AMERiCAN VOGUE COVERS FOR ANNA WiNTOUR. I WANTED TO PUT MY SPiN ON HiS CAPTiVATiNG BLACK AND WHiTE PORTRAiT PHOTOGRAPHY.”

Hair David Corbett, David Corbett Hairdressing Make-up Natasha De Cazalet Photography Michael Young

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Marc Antoni Artistic Team

Iconoclastic

The three dressed models’ hair has structure to their individual shapes, all with an air of softness and femininity in the finished look. From structured designed shapes to loose waves and cascading curls the looks are both seductive and playful.

Six contemporary images which live up to their individualistic name tag. The three cuts show bold shapes featuring internal texturising, revisiting classic looks from bygone decades, and giving them a modern twist through the cutting techniques used and contemporary styling.

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Hair: Marc Antoni Art Team – Bruno Marc Giamattei, Marcus Giamattei & Dan Spiller Make-up: Sabrina Ruth Nicholson Styling: Ellen Spiller Photography: Jamie Blanshard Products: JOICO Style&Finish and STRUCTURE by JOICO

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Vinyl: I absolutely adored going through the extensive archive of Mark Leeson’s winning shots and having the opportunity to reinvent, recreate and add my very own twist. It was important for me to show that I am truly an all-rounder when it comes to hairdressing so I wanted to showcase my skill set. The joy on camera is that you are able to exaggerate and enhance what you do in the salon on a daily basis.

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Hair: Olivia Binch @ Mark Leeson for Revlon Professional Make-up: Lauren Mathis Styling: Bernard Connolly Photography: Richard Miles

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r o f g n i n n a l P 2 2 0 2 l u f s s e a succ Since the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, people have been dealing with financial worries, anxiety about their family and work and business insecurity. However, the latest NHBF state of the industry survey shows that although hair salons are still operating in a challenging environment, but demonstrating their resilience with growing evidence that it’s getting back on its feet.

Richard Lambert, NHBF chief executive, says, “Ours is a resilient industry. Prior to the pandemic, hair salons were propping up the high street. Our latest survey shows real recovery and an overall optimistic outlook, with 40% of salons saying they expect to grow.”

To ensure hair salons grow and prosper in the new year, here is NHBF’s guide to plan for a successful 2022: 씰 Get your prices right: Choosing the right price is a crucial decision. Consider what your competition charges. Make sure the cost covers your expenses and that you are not losing money. Salon owners should also plan for the 1.25% increase in National Insurance Contributions. 씰 Reduce no-shows and late cancellations: There are a few tricks to minimise no shows, such as sending text message reminders to clients. NHBF Members can download a free in-depth guide to reducing cancellations. www.nhbf.co.uk /cancellations/ 씰 Win-win: save money, gain clients and help to save the environment: 2022 will be prominent on the environment with climate change at the top of the agenda. Making your business more sustainable protects the environment, saves you money, and attracts clients who are actively looking for sustainable beauty services. 씰 Train employees: By investing in your salon staff you are investing in the continued success of your beauty business. Your employees are your greatest asset and a commitment to their ongoing training and development will encourage staff loyalty, help retain key talent, and boost staff engagement in your business. 씰 Speak to your bank and accountant: Talk with them about the best financial solutions for

your business. They may have some new ideas and suggestions that you hadn’t thought of. 씰 Make the most of no-cost and low-cost marketing: Marketing is not expensive - many of the tools are free or low-cost. Social media is an excellent tool for keeping clients updated and attracting new ones. Get detail at www.nhbf.co.uk/e-marketing/ 씰 Keep up with the latest government guidance: Make sure you’re regularly monitoring your local and national situations via the local council and government website and adjusting and updating your self-assessment accordingly. Make sure you’re ready to take the steps necessary to ensure that your customers are safe and protected. NHBF Members can download an assessment tool kit at www.nhbf.co.uk/covid-risk/

HOW THE NHBF CAN HELP The NHBF is the UK’s largest trade body for hairdressing, barbering and beauty salons.

We’re always here for you at the end of a phone – whatever your business or HR query, our friendly and knowledgeable membership team can help you out, 9-5, Monday to Friday.

Take advantage of discounted products and services, use our templates and policies, including GDPR, no-shows, and complaints, download our guides and benefit from some business coaching provided by industry experts. www.nhbf.co.uk/join/

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

I’m nervous about putting up the prices in my salon, but with costs rising and the pressures of paying my team enough to keep them, I feel like I have no other option. What are your thoughts on charging more so I can afford to pay competitive wages?

PHIL SAYS:

Let me start by saying you’re not the only one facing this dilemma right now. Directly after the Pandemic there was a lot of uncertainty about how our businesses would recover. To a degree we’re still finding out what the long-term effects will be. Many things went on hold – pay rises being one – but as we look ahead and work out what 2022 will bring, it’s time to focus on making money rather than just surviving. Here are my tips….

씰 Be on top of costs and outgoings in your business and think about all the costs you know you can control. For instance, if your rent isn’t fixed, negotiate it now.

Landlords want secure tenants and you want certainty for your business. 씰 Your stock should also be factored as a controllable cost. Know what your salon uses and sells on a monthly basis and investigate and negotiate on your current deals with suppliers. I’ve talked about it before but be rigorous about wastage and make sure your team are on board with that too. 씰 After all of your other costs, the next and usually biggest outgoing is your wage bill and there is no magic formula to work out what you should be paying someone. Loyalty works both ways and I

strongly recommend looking after your team. Which brings me back to the original question. Should you put up your prices? 씰 You must price for profit, ie; 10 to 15% profit margin after your other costs have been absorbed - and that includes leaving enough in the budget to make sure your team are getting a fair reward. 씰 After considering all of the above, it may well be time to charge more for your services so you can pay your team more. 씰 My suggestion is to give everyone – your team and your clients – time to adjust rather than make the change overnight. 씰 I strongly believe that when you charge more, you should give more and there are some relatively low cost ways of instigating this that will appear priceless. 씰 My final point is if your staff are leaving, you need to ask why. Very rarely is it due to money, so you need to dig a little deeper to find out the real reasons and fix them.

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

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THE hybrid HAIRDRESSER Leicestershire salon owner Barrie Stephen reveals how to offer a flexible salon role post-pandemic, without compromising your business and by valuing the salon stylist in new ways.

RE-THINK THE TRADITIONAL SALON WORK WEEK This is an opportunity to build back in a way that is better for everyone. Look at the shape of your week and determine where there are gaps or where things could be rearranged.

Everybody is working more flexibly now – staff and clients alike – so being open minded and reworking the salon diary could be more effective – both from a time and cost perspective.

RE-ASSESS SALON ROLES

As with so many industries, hairdressing is constantly evolving and consequently, so too are our roles. It’s vital to acknowledge new ways of working that benefit the salon in the long term, as well as new elements of roles which are key to the success of your salon but can be done remotely. For example, creating content for the salon’s social media is now an essential part of any hairdressing business but can be done from home. And participating in session work and shoots away from the salon helps build your salon profile and helps your business remain relevant. Recognising the breadth of a stylist’s role is not only essential in planning the working week but is also important in gaining their loyalty and respect.

MAKE THE SALON AN EXCITING PLACE TO BE

ENSURE YOUR SALON CULTURE IS ON POINT

Give your employees a reason to stay loyal – and attract new stylists to help grow your business. Provide regular, relevant education in trending techniques and products with the support of your manufacturer. Encourage your team to enter industry competitions and showcase salon mentors who have done great things. This not only serves to motivate the team but can also attract a buzz – both locally and within the industry – helping grow your profile.

Are you a welcoming, inclusive space where people feel safe and inspired to do their best work? Much has changed in the space of a few years and the future of any salon business relies on an open-minded attitude and a positive and proactive approach to embracing people’s differences. Take pride in the diversity and individuality of your team – a stylist that feels ‘seen’ is far more likely to stay loyal.

To read Barrie’s article in full click here.

COMMUNICATE!

Showcase how your salon is different publicly. Use social media to celebrate the things that you do away from the salon – for your employees, for the community, for your clients. Communication is also essential within a successful salon team.

Sit down regularly to discuss what they want from their career and how you can help them achieve it. Investing in an individual is only a risk if they don’t see a future at your salon.

Give them reasons to stick around!

HOW I’VE MADE IT WORK Almost two years on from the beginning of the pandemic, I believe that the ‘Hybrid Hairdresser’ model provides security and flexibility in an ever-evolving and fast-paced industry.

Making changes to your business and opening yourself up to new ideas can feel intimidating and risky but I truly believe that a new level of flexibility is imperative to the ongoing success of both a salon business and the industry as a whole.

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CLIVE’S client

CONFIDENTIAL Your column is your business

Much of the business advice given by industry experts is aimed at salon owners, but it’s important that every stylist in a salon takes control of their own column and sees this as a business within a business. Just like a salon owner, stylists need to have objectives and financial targets to spur them on to be the best and busiest they can be. Clive Collins, one of the founding directors of HOB Salons, offers some top tips on building a successful column.

APPEARANCES DO COUNT Within the first seven seconds of meeting, people will have an impression of who you are and some research suggests a tenth of a second is all it takes for them to determine traits like trustworthiness. Needless to say, pay particular attention to your hair and always dress to impress. You are working in a fashion, trend-led industry so you need to dress accordingly.

Remember, you are an ambassador for yourself and the salon.

BE PROFESSIONAL

As a hairdresser, you are a skilled professional and your conduct should reflect this. From the moment your client enters the salon, you should behave professionally and with good manners. This doesn’t mean being stuffy, but just remember this is a client who is paying you for a professional service. Look after every client, give them the best possible service throughout their visit – from the refreshments you serve to the conversation you have.

Treat them as a valued guest that you want to return again and again.

DON’T NEGLECT THE CONSULTATION The consultation is the most important part of any client visit; it is your chance to get to know your client, their hair goals and aspirations and start working towards helping them achieve these. However well you think you know a client, carry out a consultation before every appointment. Don’t assume they still want the same as they did on their last visit.

During any consultation, always discuss the three Cs – cut, colour and condition - and don’t be afraid to make recommendations for additional services and take-home products.

BOOK THEM BACK IN Always advise a client to rebook before leaving the salon. Make a suggested time and talk about the next stage towards achieving their ultimate hair goals. Clients will feel like you are on a journey together and rebooking will become second nature for them.

TIPS ONE Don’t be afraid of your column - as a stylist, your column is your business.

TWO Keep an eye on your column and the work that you are getting booked in. If you never do short hair, try adding in some clients who want something shorter.

This will attract new clients as well as stretch your skills.

THREE Make sure your working station is clean, fresh and has the right products on it. No one wants to sit in a messy area for their appointment. Your chair and styling station is your responsibility.

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THE mindful

HAIRDRESSER In part 1 of his new series, Sam Burnett of HARE & BONE discusses his mindful approach to running a salon.

Let’s begin by defining what is means to be mindful. It’s a relatively new addition to our everyday vocabulary and can be interpreted in various ways but primarily being mindful means to be present. It’s about being aware of your emotions and state of mind in that moment. Not what’s gone before or what the future holds but acknowledging what you are feeling right now, without judgement.

What makes you happy?

We know busy salons pay the bills but there has to be more that just paying bills and surviving. I love our industry and I love being a hairdresser and when I started to analyse what my purpose was I realised I didn’t need to do it all all of the time. Session stylist, educator, mentor, brand ambassador, salon owner, creative director and salon stylist, I love it all but rather than chasing a dream or overly planning for the future I decided to focus on what makes me happy today. The answer; mentoring my team.

Why be mindful in business?

Mindfulness involves noticing what is happening without evaluating or analysing the situation, which as a salon owner seems impossible. However, since I have adopted a more mindful approach to business I have noticed that the team too have altered their attitude. Increased communication and creativity, empathy, acceptability and flexibility are just some of the positive changes that I have witnessed within both HARE & BONE salon teams.

Mindfulness has also been proven to increase job satisfaction and reduce work place stress. All of this and it doesn’t cost a penny to integrate into the business.

So what’s the catch?

Mindfulness isn’t something that happens overnight. It takes a conscious effort to put into practice, to stop slipping into old habits. Living in the moment is harder that it seems but if you can begin to change your mindset you will quickly see the benefits.

Another habit instilled in a lot of business owners is that we are often busy being busy. Introducing a more mindful approach allows you to strip away the noise. Training your mind to be consistently present helps make clearer and faster decisions. By accepting the moment for what it is means that you accept yourself, those people and practices around you.

Adopting a more mindful approach to my salon over the last year has had positive impacts on myself, the team and the business. You don’t need to go on a course, invest money or lots of time. Simply by training your mind to focus on the now will positively impact your business.

Some recommendations: Listen to: Deepack Chopra 21 days of Abundance guided mediation Watch: Netflix Headspace Documentary

To read Sam’s article in full click here.

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THE master BUILDER Colin McAndrew is the Managing Director of Medusa, one of Scotland’s fastest growing salon groups.

Why building an honest environment is important to build team loyalty?

Colin’s Four Top Tips Never before has team loyalty been so crucial. The movement of self-employed has highly impacted the shape of our industry but there has been a lot written about that so I’ll not go over old ground. In a time when every human being, not just clients or team members but every single person in the world is feeling anxious as a result of the pandemic it is essential that the space you provide is a safe one. This is the first building block in creating loyalty.

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SAFE SPACE The role of a salon owner is to take the pressure off the team, to give them security and confidence so they can excel in what they do best – provide our clients with the highest hairdressing experience. I strongly believe in honesty - even when it’s hard to say and hard to take. I’m not scared to say I don’t know something, or ask for help. This has instilled an environment of openness in the business. It allows everyone to be honest, and ask for support.

CONNECTION Focus on listening, really listening. It is essential that as a salon owner you take the time to really listen to what your employees and team are saying. Some might be asking for a reduction in hours, a change in the way they work or even reconsidering their career as a hairdresser. Rather than react, listen. What is really going on behind the scenes? Have they lost confidence? I find that a good ear followed up by a plan of action demonstrates how seriously you are invested in your team.

Getting to the route of the problem will always be better than losing a good member of the team.

To read Colin’s article in full click here.

SOCIAL MATTERS It is important to support your teams mental health.

This can be a sticking area for some business owners who have never had to consider the mental health of their employees. To them I say – educate yourself.

Having open conversations with your team will help them communicate their concerns. At Medusa we are also raising conversations around social issues often not discussed in the workplace such as menopause, fertility and gender matters. By leading strongly your team will respond.

CONNECTION Finally, loyalty occurs when there is a connection.

Belonging is crucial to our happiness. It gives us purpose and meaning so make sure your team feel that bond. As I have mentioned, I am always honest with my team. I have an open door policy and work incredibly hard to make sure everyone feels that connection to each other, the salon, the clients and the brand.

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Software update Fresha is a salon software system that is free for hair and beauty businesses.

“Fresha marketplace is one of our greatest innovations, as it actively connects our partners to people searching for hair and beauty services in their area. We’ve already processed over 250 million appointments worldwide and this feature allows partners to promote their business, attract new clients and exceed their commercial potential.”

CEO and founder William Zeqiri

Fresha is completely free appointment booking software and a comprehensive salon management and marketing platform offering free-to-use features, providing partners with advanced salon software to manage appointments and protect incomes, with automated SMS text reminders and no-show protections. It also connects salons to millions of consumers who are searching for and booking appointments via the Fresha website and booking app.

This system offers partners 100% subscription-free salon software with unlimited team members, bookings, locations and transactions among its free-to-use features. Fully integrated reporting, POS and unlimited inventory are also included, with low cost-per-transaction rates via the App or in-store card terminals ensuring speedy payments from clients.

Key to the success of any hair and beauty business is attracting new clients and retaining existing ones and with this system you can gain access to Fresha marketplace, which generates appointment bookings that are boosted by reviews, so consumers can book online with complete confidence.

Get more details on Fresha’s software system and beauty business at www.rdr.link/HG008

“Fresha is super user-friendly and intuitive and their no-show and cancellation policy, and text reminders, have ensured we have not had one no-show since we opened a year and a half ago!”

Salon owner Ursula at Bond Salon

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Achieve both stunning shades and full coverage for every grey hair client with pre-bonded colour from Matrix.

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What’s the number one reason for your clients wanting their hair coloured? To cover those pesky greys of course! Yes, some clients want balayages or a vibrant new look, but 76% of women have some white or grey hair in the UK and Ireland*, and they’re looking for enhancement or coverage.

On hand to help, pre-bonded colour from Matrix will allow you to create the perfect colour and coverage level for every client. The 90ml vegan formulas even include an exclusive bond protecting concentrate, making them well-matched for damage conscious clients.

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SoColor Sync Alkaline Tone-on-tone colour 씰 Tonal coverage 씰

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TIP: For clients who are looking to embrace their natural greys, why not offer a SoColor Sync glossing service?

* Source: 2CV Colourants U&A 2019 / 2CV Goldies Research 2017, data representative of the UK & I ** assessed after 7 applications on sensitised hair

To learn more, follow @Matrix on Instagram and visit www.matrixhaircare.co.uk

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by ASP. www.rdr.link/HG011 4. EXPERT SCIENCE Scalp Clinix from Schwarzkopf Professional is a customisable scalp care regime that helps to re-balance the scalp’s microbiome. It covers all scalp concerns including Soothing, All Control, Flake Control and Anti-Hair Loss. www.rdr.link/HG012 5. PURPLE POWER INNOluxe Balance Plus PLATINUM combines repair, condition and the toning in one bottle. www.rdr.link/HG013

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BRILLIANT BARRELS Denman Head Huggers have an innovative hourglass shaped barrel for extra root-lift, volume, curls and waves. The barrel hugs the contour of the head and ultimate root control and maximum volume. The heat is distributed evenly along the barrel to prevent ‘hot spots’ and damage plus the ceramic-coated aluminium barrel is vented to create rapid and long-lasting results.

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TOTAL TEXTURE The KOBE K14 TEXTURISER from Cool Blades features high-quality, durable Japanese steel, coated in black titanium, with convex blades that have razor-sharp edges to ensure a super-smooth action. It has 14 widely spaced teeth with widened tips to deliver texture and weight removal. It also features a finger-adjustable tension screw, offset handles and finger rest for comfort.

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#craftthedifference Schwarzkopf Professional’s High-Performance Pro Styling Range...

Schwarzkopf Professional’s revamped SESSION LABEL offers twelve high-performance products designed to help hairstylists #CRAFTTHEDIFFERENCE.

SESSION LABEL. The Difference.

Whether on set or in the salon, this range has been formulated for hairdressers who want more. Inspired by the demands of session stylists for versatile, impactful results that work just as well as for daily salon life.

SESSION LABEL. The Details.

Schwarzkopf Professional’s SESSION LABEL brand reflects how real hairdressers use products in salons and on set every day – layering and combining consistencies and textures to create tailor-made looks that satisfy the demand of every client. A new brand needs a new look to match: Matte black packaging and straightforward product names that keep the focus on the product, while celebrating the craft.

SESSION LABEL. The Products.

SESSION LABEL has introduced five brand new innovations and relaunched seven of the best-loved products from making the full salon exclusive assortment Schwarzkopf Professional’s most empowering styling range to #STYLETHEDIFFERENCE.

“Understanding how to use product and styling tools is the key to successful session styling.

Mastering the rules and techniques with product knowledge then allows you to break them, this will take your work to a whole different level and give you the confidence to create endless results.”

Schwarzkopf Professional Global Styling Ambassador, Nick Irwin

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NEW! THE THICKENER A volumising blow-dry spray with Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and Panthenol to add bulk and grip, leaving hair feeling thicker – but never sticky or stiff.

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NEW! THE PASTE A remouldable matte styling paste with Berry Wax and Tapioca Starch to give flexible texture for greater volume and definition.

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NEW THE SERUM A serum that helps to smooth, polish and add a silky shine to the hair’s surface without overburdening.

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Clean it up

Clean up your styling with three new additions to Paul Mitchell’s Clean Beauty collection.

Paul Mitchell’s good for the hair and good for the planet line, Clean Beauty, has gained three brand new styling products. Enriched with flax seed and ferulic acid, the products are a blend of clean, farm-to-bottle botanicals and lab-optimised ingredients that are gentle on the hair, scalp and environment. ✔ Vegan ✔ Cruelty free ✔ Organic botanicals ✔ Bio-based plastic ✔ 100% recyclable

Heat Styling Spray Shine & Thermal Protection 씰 93% natural origin 씰 Help protect hair from thermal damage while adding light hold and natural shine.

Volumizing Liquid Prime & Volumize 씰 84% natural origin 씰 Give hair a boost of volume, style memory and shine.

Styling Cream Smooth & Style 씰 88% natural origin 씰 Soften, smooth and seal hair with this versatile, do-it-all styling cream.

Check out the styling products and the rest of the Clean Beauty collection at www.rdr.link/HG021

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STEP INSIDE PALMER FISHER LONDON HUSBAND AND WIFE DUO NIKITA AND JONATHAN FISHER ARE THE OWNERS OF PALMER FISHER IN LONDON. LET THEM SHOW YOU ROUND THEIR DREAM-COME-TRUE SALON. How did you decide on the style of your salon interior?

We wanted to create a calm and tranquil space for our clients to escape whilst they enjoy their salon visit. We also wanted to create a super-premium, clean and functional space for both us and our stylists.

Where did you find the inspiration for your design?

We looked at a lot of design ideas, but we love the clean, airy minimal feel, inspired by the feel in Ibiza and LA. The overall inspiration for the design came from our branding/logo.

We chose the colour turquoise as it is calming but also one of our favourite colours and grey as this complemented well and we wanted to keep it neutral. It wasn’t until we chose those colours that we realised

they were actually the colour theme that we had at our wedding, so it has in turn became quite sentimental too.

Did you use an interior designer?

No, it was all Jonathan!

Describe the vibe created by your interior...

Clean, bright and premium with a warm, welcoming feel.

What do you hope is your clients’ first impression when they walk in?

We want all our clients to feel a certain wow factor when they walk in, a real premium feel that adds to their excitement of getting their hair done, but most importantly for us is making sure our clients feel welcomed.

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Tell us what are the key elements of your salon design?

I think the key element is the vibe our salon design creates – we wanted the salon to flow well, both for function and energy, whilst always representing us a brand. We have used the brand colours throughout the salon as well as our trademark neon signs.

Do you have any curated pieces or special features/areas in the salon?

Definitely the light-up back washes, they are our statement piece.

How have you embraced sustainability within the design?

We use Scrummi towels which are sustainable, biodegradable and disposable. They save on replacing cotton towels, as well as using less electricity and water. All our lightbulbs are LED, saving on electricity and constant changing of the bulbs, even all of our neon signs in the salon are actually handmade from LED lighting. We also re-used and upcycled as much as we could too, I used a friend’s old flooring that again was going to be thrown away to create our feature wall as you walk into the salon, he was having his floor redone, and the old flooring was exactly what we were looking for, so it worked perfectly. We also rehomed the back wash basins that would have been thrown away.

What salon software do you use and what feature of it do you find most useful?

We use Salon IQ as our salon software. I would say our favourite features among many would be all the automated services, including text messages and email appointment reminders.You can have emails and text messages sent out straight after a client’s appointment to recommend a friend or to leave a review, it saves so much time and a huge benefit the salon’s growth.

Did your product brand/colour house influence your style of interior design?

No, not at all. We wanted our salon to be a reflection of us and our ethos, regardless of our product brands.

What salon furniture have you chosen and why?

For our salon chairs we used Salon Supplies, I have a great contact there who has always been super helpful and the products are very affordable and great quality. We got our reception desk and climazones from a salon that had closed down in the area we used to live in. It’s gutting to see a salon close down, but we were very glad to have been able to give some of their old fittings a new home.

Do you have dress code/uniform for your team?

No uniform for our team. Style is such a great form of self-expression and identity, and we want all our stylists to be able to have that in the salon.

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hairdressers at home What they’re watching, reading and doing.

Welcoming in 2022 is the uber-talented Adam Reed…

Adam Reed draws his influences from a wide and diverse range of sources. Urban culture, typography, fashion history, the way the light plays on the buildings of his Spitalfields salon. Whilst every day brings a flurry of inspiration, Adam has solid skills and a stellar industry upbringing at his core that make him a true all-rounder, cutting, colour, styling, men’s, session work, educating – you name it, he can do it and he’s very likely done it. Adam lives in Godalming with husband Kenny, son Riley, an extended canine family and a tortoise.

the playlist /album The Ray of Light – Madonna I have never made a playlist. If I want to listen to something special I’d listen to The Ray of Light album by Madonna, it’s a beautiful piece of work.

the book

A Little Life – Hanya Yanagihara My favourite book of all time, a heartbreakingly beautiful story about friendship.

the film The Constant Gardener

the podcast the tv show

An incredible film, incredible Gogglebox cast and relayed a very Watching people watch television, could not ask for relevant message. anything else!

Dear Joan and Jericha It is utter filth and never ceases to make me belly laugh. Julia Davies is a true comedy genius.

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