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Great Lengths Acquires HB Collective: Impact for UK Salons

Great Lengths Acquires HB Collective: Impact for UK Salons

Great Lengths has acquired HB Collective, moving its UK business in-house. We analyse what this shift in ownership means for salon partners and local support.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveJul 27, 2026
Wella TrendVision 2026: Why Competition Matters for Salon Growth

Wella TrendVision 2026: Why Competition Matters for Salon Growth

Wella Professionals announced the TrendVision 2026 finalists, shifting the focus to a two-day event that highlights how creative competition fuels salon growth.

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Salon BusinessJul 27, 2026
From Salon Floor to Global Brand: Scaling Your Hair Business

From Salon Floor to Global Brand: Scaling Your Hair Business

Hadley Yates illustrates how salon owners can diversify by moving from chair-side services to global product development while managing the challenges of leadership.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveJul 27, 2026
UNITE Hair and Salon Services Runway Ready Education Course

UNITE Hair and Salon Services Runway Ready Education Course

UNITE Hair and Salon Services are offering a £700 runway training course that includes a place on their fashion week styling team for successful participants.

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Salon BusinessJul 27, 2026
Lessons in Business Longevity: The Scratch Salon Evolution

Lessons in Business Longevity: The Scratch Salon Evolution

Chantal Chambers shares how her West Midlands salon achieved a complete interior renovation without losing a single day of trading revenue.

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Scratch MagazineJul 26, 2026
Independent Hair Education: The Rise of Community-Led Events

Independent Hair Education: The Rise of Community-Led Events

Independent stylist networks are evolving from digital forums into physical education hubs, offering a vital alternative to traditional industry training models.

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Salon BusinessJul 26, 2026
Why Polka Dot Nail Art Is A Must-Have For Summer Salons

Why Polka Dot Nail Art Is A Must-Have For Summer Salons

Polka dot nail designs are dominating summer 2026, offering salons a simple, high-impact way to increase service value and technician efficiency.

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Scratch MagazineJul 26, 2026
Global Beauty Acquisitions: What Strategic Consolidation Means

Global Beauty Acquisitions: What Strategic Consolidation Means

Global beauty mergers and acquisitions are tightening supply chains; salon owners must diversify product offerings to protect their independent business model.

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Global Cosmetics NewsJul 26, 2026
Jamie Benny Introduces BLONDERA System Pro at Newcastle Event

Jamie Benny Introduces BLONDERA System Pro at Newcastle Event

Jamie Benny debuted the BLONDERA System Pro to 85 stylists in Newcastle, focusing on bespoke blonding techniques rather than just product features.

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Salon BusinessJul 26, 2026
Pivot Point and Pints & Ponytails: Education for Dads

Pivot Point and Pints & Ponytails: Education for Dads

Pivot Point is partnering with Pints & Ponytails to teach dads hairstyling skills, highlighting a new opportunity for salons to engage clients through practical help.

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Salon BusinessJul 25, 2026