Joe Hill’s latest colour forecast keeps the depth associated with autumn, then brings back the light with mocha chocolate, precisely placed gold and a finish designed to glow.

Icy blonde and one-note brunette are losing their grip. According to Scullion & Scot’s award-winning colour team, the new season belongs to stone-washed blondes, smoke-veiled brunettes and copper with its brightness turned down.

There is a particular indignity in leaving the salon with a smooth, glossy blow-dry, only to feel the roots around your temples turn damp before lunch - something that has been unavoidable with the recent heatwaves, but can catch you out even without high temperatures. For women prone to scalp sweating, a hot commute, an exercise class or a menopausal flush can undo an hour’s styling in minutes.

Menopausal hair thinning is becoming a major concern in aesthetic clinics and salons alike. Together with Kam Dogan, founder and clinical director of The PRP Lab, we look at why practitioners are under growing pressure to provide informed advice, successful treatments, and realistic expectations.

Party season is no longer about stiff curls and a cloud of hairspray. This year’s most requested looks are glossy, undone and quietly expensive, with a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility. Together with London salon STIL we have mapped out the key colour, cut and styling ideas that will carry clients from office hours to after hours without losing polish.

Janet Davies, biochemistry graduate and founder of Ominira Naturals, sets out why textured hair needs science, cultural respect and safer formulations to thrive. Drawing on a decade of research and her own waist-length hair journey, she tackles the industry’s underrepresentation of Black women, explains the biology behind coils and curls, and challenges the false choice between styling and scalp health. She showcases heritage botanicals paired with evidence-led formulation, community education on hormones and gut health, and a retail and media call to action that treats Afro hair as standard, not a side aisle.

The internet’s love affair with high impact hair is not slowing down. In the run up to autumn and winter, saturated “Viral Vivids” are everywhere you look, from TikTok transformations to red carpets and the AW25 runways. The mid-year outlook called it early, noting that vibrant reds would not be going anywhere for 2025, whether bold copper or deep cherry, and the prediction has landed in salon chairs across the UK.

Autumn winter 2025 is shaping up to be sleek, archive inspired and wonderfully wearable. Josh Wood Atelier’s Creative Master Colourist Jason Hogan and Principal Stylist Mike Mahoney set the tone with a season brief that prizes polish, nuance and cut discipline. As they put it, this is a moment for “effortless polish, heritage inspired hues, and timeless cuts reimagined for today.”

Step inside the world of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical, and behind the glittering costumes and fashion-forward finesse is a quiet powerhouse making it all look effortless. Carolina Quina, Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup, leads one of the most meticulous departments in theatre with an eye for detail and a deep love for transformation.

A striking number of salon clients rarely wash their own hair, preferring instead to rely entirely on salon visits for scalp care, shampooing, and styling. They book weekly or twice-weekly appointments and leave the technicalities of scalp care, product selection, and heat styling entirely to the professionals.

Hair loss is one of the most common concerns for men. Whether it’s a slow retreat at the temples or a suspicious patch thinning at the crown, most men will deal with some form of hair loss in their lifetime. And while the instinct might be to ignore it (or panic-Google in the dark), the truth is: there’s a smarter way to fight back.

Let’s be real—when your roots are creeping in but your next salon visit is still weeks away, it’s not just a style choice. It’s financial strategy. Enter recession blonde—the subtly grown-out, low-fuss look that’s taking over chairs in salons and trending across social feeds. It’s effortless, it’s cool, and it’s saying a lot more than “I skipped a toner.”

The global hair extensions market is booming, projected to reach USD 4.77 billion by 2032, with human hair extensions, particularly Remy hair, leading the charge. In North America alone, the sector is set to grow at a CAGR of 7.68%, reflecting an increasing consumer shift towards premium, ethically sourced products. Unlike synthetic alternatives or non-Remy human hair, Remy hair is sourced, processed, and crafted with precision to maintain its integrity. We deep dived into the brand Great Lengths how the Italian born brand preserved the integrity of the hair while ethically sourcing donated locks - and how they end up polished sleek salon extensions.

Pedro Paiva is a master of wig and makeup artistry, known for his work with drag performers on RuPaul’s Drag Race and editorial shoots for Vogue Italia. His true creative magic, however, shines in the world of theatre, where he has contributed to iconic West End productions like Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and The Time Traveler’s Wife. In this exclusive interview, Pedro shares his journey into the industry, his process for creating unforgettable looks, and how his artistry has evolved. From transporting audiences through time with his wig designs to crafting characters with his makeup skills, Pedro’s work is a blend of creativity, precision, and flair.

To kick off 2025 with a bang and maximise their busiest time of year, Dot Hair in Liverpool embarked on an ambitious project. Owner Phill Gallagher gathered insights from over 400 consumers to give some answers to the hairdressers most commonly asked questions.

Renowned environmental advocate and founder of Gina Conway Wimbledon, Gina Conway shares her expert insights on tackling common hair and scalp issues while promoting holistic hair health. Drawing on her passion for sustainable beauty, Gina explores the root causes behind concerns like dandruff, alopecia, and stress-related shedding, offering practical advice on prevention and treatment. From scalp care routines to the role of nutrition in hair vitality, this comprehensive guide empowers readers to restore and maintain healthy, radiant hair while embracing eco-conscious care practices.

If you’ve been scrolling through your Instagram feed lately, you may have noticed an undeniable trend creeping back into the beauty world—retro haircuts are back, and they're better than ever. From the '70s to the early 2000s, iconic styles are seeing a revival in 2025, but with a fresh, modern spin that makes them perfect for today’s trends. We spoke to HARE AND BONE’s Artistic Director and Head of Education, Amelia Evans, who gave us the lowdown on the styles making a major comeback in salons—and how they're being revamped for today's tastes.

When deciding and customising new shades and tones for your clients, it is really important that you factor in their overall depth and skin tone. Everyone has their own personal depth based on their natural hair colour, eye colour and skin colour. This helps to determine how light or dark you can go without compromising on making them look too washed out or the integrity of the hair condition. 

OSMO Ambassador Kyle Ross, owner of Sovereign Grooming comments on growing and grooming your moustache for the season.

This autumn, the laser cut bob is taking centre stage, a sharp style that promises to be as transformative as the season itself. To delve into this trend, I visited Salon64, dubbed London's first super salon, where owner and celebrity hairstylist Ricky Walters shared his insights with me on the popularity of this cut and what makes his salon the go-to for the perfect bob.