The latest issue of SalonEVO is OUT NOW!
The latest issue of SalonEVO NA is OUT NOW! As the first official issue of 2025 – this edition is set to make waves throughout the industry! With brand new columnists, fresh content and forward-thinking words – we’re set to help you hit the ground running. On our pages, we have a collection of creative hair artistry, beautiful interiors and content from those across the hair and beauty world – just for you. In this issue, we feature everything from events and business to hair care, interiors… all the info you need to start 2025 off right. Find all of this, and more, in SalonEVO NA Issue #30!
COVER
Creating harmony is all about cohesion, synergy, and creating a sense of calm. Vice President of Farouk CHI, Mego Ayvazian and his team achieved that with their latest collection ‘CHI Harmony’. The Harmony Collection features striking black-and-white contrasts, embodying a perfect blend of boldness and subtlety. The collection celebrates individuality through a vivid palette, where each model’s unique hair color serves as an expression of personal style and artistic flair. And this issue – it’s our cover story. Get behind the scenes with Mego, here in SalonEVO.

IN THE CHAIR & ONE TO WATCH
This edition, we’re in the chair with… Sean Godard! Renowned for his unparalleled creativity and technical precision, a celebrity hairstylist, Global Redken Brand Ambassador, member of the prestigious Ulta Beauty Pro Team, and NAHA hair colorist of the year winner (phew!) – we sat down with Sean to get the scoop. We also speak to Safiya Warner, who has navigated a path defined by her creativity and a deep commitment to both her clients and team. Delve into her journey… so far. We also head across the pond to London, to chat with salon mogul and California-native – Gina Conway.

NEW YEAR
You know we had to do it! Delving into 2025 trends… it’s a must if you want to continue to grow your business throughout the year. Led by the colors of the year, Mocha Mousse and Future Dusk, we speak with brand, including Goldwell, Aveda, Manic Panic, to hear their top tips. We also meet FOUR of our newest columnists – Vernon François, Michelle O’Connor, Chrystofer Benson and Jacob Khan – to delve into their thoughts on trends heading into 2025. With a look into makeup, nails, grooming and skills – our New Year section will have you hitting the ground running.

EVENTS
Kicking off our events section, we sat down with photographer Richard Monsieurs to get his top tips. Monae Everett also gets into the must-dos of planning a successful event – whether you’re organising it, or simply attending! We also go behind the scenes with Ulta Beauty at the shoot for their ABS Collection, which featured the theme Growth. All this and more in Events…
HAIRCARE
The section you didn’t know you needed! We all have to have a refresh on haircare at some point – so why not start of the new year with it? Opening the gate, we have Greg Gilmore talking texture, alongside his must-have product brand – Moroccanoil. We then delve into the worl of milk_shake – who have just released three new products that we NEED in our lives. Closing out the haircare refresh, we speak to Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee, to find out how Great Lengths has changed the extension world.

BUSINESS
Bringing business to the table is none other than Anna Manukyan. Taking you to the top in 2025, Anna has collated her best advice for expansion and growth in 2025… just for you. We also chat with the founder of the revolutionary application mya, Kati Whitledge, whose marketing and client retention software is changing the industry (and wallets). Ben Barkworth, founder of FastFoils, also joins us – and we get to peek into the diary of the CEO – before going behind the brand at CLICS.

INTERIORS
Nestled in the heart of California, Hair Jungle has cemented itself as a staple in the hair world for the stylist’s impeccable artistry – as well as their stunning interiors – and it’s our Salon of the Edition. Aaron LaCava, owner of Hair Jungle, talks us through the journey to creating his California dream space. We also pop by Crazy Color educator Sophia Hilton’s London, UK, salon – Not Another Salon. All of this and SO MUCH more in SalonEVO NA #29!
