Summer is officially here – and so is the brand-new edition of SalonEVO UK, packed with sun-drenched inspiration, salon success stories, and seasonal survival tips to keep you thriving behind the chair. Whether it’s cutting-edge creativity, business brilliance, or industry icons you’re after – we’ve got you covered.
COVER:
Gracing the cover this issue is the powerful new collection from the Fellowship’s Project Afro 2024 team: Richard James, Annabel Payne, and Natasha Brajovic. A bold, beautiful celebration of texture and artistry – check out the full shoot in Final Cut.
ICONS & ONE 2 WATCH:
This issue’s Icon of the Edition is Zoë Irwin – the Stella McCartney of hairdressing. We dive into her journey to becoming a Creative Director and L’Oréal Pro Editorial Colour Ambassador. In In the Chair, we catch up with Tom Connell, Davines Art Director, who reflects on his rise from Trevor Sorbie protégé to global visionary. Our One 2 Watch is the fearless Olivia Rose Brady – stylist, disruptor, and dynamic force on the Fellowship Youth Board, redefining mentorship for the next generation.
SEASONAL:
Get summer-ready with our Summer Survival Guide. From perfect balayage with Holly Fairley to trendspotting with OSMO, plus a peek at Diva’s new tech-fuelled era – we break down everything you need to win the season.
EXTENSIONS:
We explore the ever-evolving world of extensions – from Dina Demetriou’s education-first focus at Beauty Works, to Jenna Orr’s trailblazing training academy in Glasgow. We also spotlight trailblazers like Great Lengths and Zen, raising the bar in quality and innovation.
INTERIORS:
We step inside Six, the Mayfair salon where culture, creativity, and design collide. Plus, we explore how tweaking your welcome area and diversifying your salon space can drive revenue and elevate the client journey.
BUSINESS:
In the business chair, we go Behind the Brand with icons TONI&GUY, check in with columnist Samantha Cusick, and open the Diary of a CEO with Remi Cachet boss Victoria Lynch. Plus, we explore tech, payments, and the latest NHBF insights with Caroline Larissey.
EDUCATION:
We spotlight the Revlon Education Team with Rio Agor-Watts, chat with Educator of the Year Laura Leigh Kerr, and hear what’s next for learning with leading voices like Barry Stephens, Colin McAndrew, Stacy Wright, and Patricia Davis.
So, grab a cold drink, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy a sizzling summer edition made to motivate, inspire, and celebrate the power of our industry.
Don’t miss it!