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SHARON BLAIN LAUNCHES NEXTGEN FOR FUTURE HAIRDRESSERS.

12 mentors. 12 live sessions. Six months of education, mentoring and industry connection. After decades of educating hairdressers around the world, Sharon Blain is turning her attention to one of the issues she feels most strongly about: supporting the next generation of the hair industry. Launching in October 2026, NextGen is a new six-month online mentoring program created for hairdressing apprentices, recently qualified hairdressers and emerging stylists who want greater confidence, stronger practical skills and a clearer pathway forward in the industry. NextGen is the latest initiative from HAIR The Movement, founded by Sharon Blain with a mission to bring hair education back to greatness and help build a stronger future for the industry. “I have been thinking about this program for a long time,” Sharon says. “We keep hearing about young people losing confidence or leaving hairdressing altogether. I don’t believe the answer is simply to keep talking about

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September 8, 2026

ROYALS HAIR ENTERS A NEW ERA WITH TWO NEW LUXURY SALON SPACES.

After more than 20 years at the forefront of Sydney’s hair industry, Royals Hair is entering a bold new era, unveiling a complete brand reimagining alongside two new luxury salon spaces in Baulkham Hills and Wahroonga. Led by industry icon Mary Alamine, Royals has undergone a full rebrand, including a new visual identity and logo, reflecting the evolution of the business and its vision for the future. The rebrand coincides with the opening of two new salons, marking a significant new chapter for the much- loved Sydney hair brand. The first new location at Grove Square, Baulkham Hills, officially opened on 12 August, with the brand’s new Wahroonga salon set to open on 12 September.For Mary Alamine, the evolution represents both a celebration of Royals’ heritage and a confident step into its future.Mary has spent more than two decades building Royals Hair into one of Sydney’s most recognised salon brands.

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September 8, 2026

MOCHA ANGELS PJ DAY RAISES $30K+ FOR TARRANT FOUNDATION.

Hair, beauty and barber professionals across Australia swapped their workwear for pyjamas, coming together for a cause that proved just how powerful an industry can be when it unites. Mocha Angels PJ Day, in support of the Tarrant Foundation, has been hailed an incredible success, raising more than $30,000 through the generosity, creativity and community spirit of salons, clinics, barbershops, businesses and individuals across the hair, beauty and barber industries. PJ Day invited industry professionals to head to work in their PJs, have some fun with their teams and clients, and most importantly, raise vital funds for the Tarrant Foundation. From salon teams arriving in matching pyjamas to businesses creating their own fundraising activities, sharing the campaign across social media and encouraging clients to donate, the industry embraced the day wholeheartedly. The result was an outstanding $30,000+ raised, demonstrating what can happen when the professional hair, beauty and barber communities

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September 8, 2026

2 Day Masterclass with Andrew O’Toole & Pablo Kuemin.

Everyone tells you to shoot a collection. Nobody teaches you how. Two days in Melbourne with Pablo Kuemin and Andrew O’Toole, the hairdresser and the photographer, building a collection from the first idea to the final image. Day two is a live shoot. You’re on set. Pablo Kuemin. Andrew O’Toole. Pablo Kuemin Hairstylist & Brand ConsultantFounder, Hair Mastery · Paris A distinct approach has made Pablo one of the most exciting talents of his generation. His work draws on early exposure to different cultures and on the underground dress-themed techno parties of early-2000s Europe, a scene that lit a lasting obsession with transforming people into characters, which is still what his hairstyling is really about. That approach was recognised early in Switzerland, where he won eight awards including two Swiss Hairdresser of the Year titles, and entered the Hall of Fame as the youngest hairdresser in the world. In 2012

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September 8, 2026

Introducing the New Dyson Corrale CoolShine™ Straightener.

Available in Australia and New Zealand from Mid October The Dyson Corrale CoolShine™ straightener is a breakthrough in hot-plate styling that redefines how hair is straightened, shaped and finished. Engineered with precision heat control, flexing plates and active cooling, Dyson’s latest hair care innovation delivers glossy, sleek straight results with less heat damage and is engineered to allow for fewer passes and next-level styling control. Building on the engineering progress behind the original Dyson Corrale hair straightener, Dyson has combined its pioneering flexing plate technology with the new Dyson Corrale CoolShine™ cooling attachment for up to 29% less damage. Together, they transform straightening from a method powered by heat alone into next-level styling engineered for performance, precision and hair health. Together, these technologies address the core compromise of hot-plate styling: achieving sleek, lasting results while reducing unnecessary heat exposure. Drawing on Dyson’s wider expertise in advanced thermal engineering, including heat

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September 8, 2026

Boundaries & Ethics Beneath the Hair.

By Jake Putan. Hairdressing for the most of us has always been portrayed in a very superficial lens – surface level conversations, “just a bit off the top”, “cut and colour”, “just a hairdresser” and so on – but I want to ask – what’s underneath the hair that we’ve been ignoring? You and I could both attest that we have been with clients where the conversations have well and truly gone deeper than discussing someone’s hair/scalp health, perhaps exceeding our “role”. And when the client leads these conversations into personal, mental, emotional, sexual or psychological landscapes – what training do we have for us to appropriately respond? Jake Putan. I know – “It’s not our role”, right? So then where do we draw the line – where does the boundary exist when having any conversation about anything more than hair? And how do we communicate it? More than a

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September 8, 2026

American Crew Introduces New Oil Control Shampoo.

American Crew has added a new scalp-focused cleanser to its professional haircare line-up, with Oil Control Shampoo developed specifically for men experiencing oily scalps, greasy roots and excess oil build-up. Designed with the barber chair in mind, the new shampoo targets excess oil directly at the scalp, helping create a clean foundation for cutting and styling. It’s a practical addition to the American Crew range and one that addresses something barbers regularly see in the chair. Oil Control Shampoo cleanses both the scalp and hair while absorbing excess oil at the scalp. By targeting the root, where oil is produced, it helps remove excess oil for fresher-looking hair. For the barber, having the right foundation before beginning a cut or style can make a difference to the overall service. Excess oil and build-up can affect how the hair feels and behaves, so addressing it from the beginning gives the barber

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September 1, 2026

The Fundamentals of Retail in Today’s Salon Environment.

Retail is the process of selling homecare products directly to individuals for their personal use. Retailers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between manufacturers and the end user. For salon owners, retail involves the purchase of goods from the distributor or manufacturer and their subsequent sale to consumers through various distribution channels.  These channels are generally walk in front of house sales, sales with services and online sales.  The goal is to enhance client’s experience with convenient access to products. Successful salon retailers understand their target market and focus on delivering exceptional customer experience.  They strive to create an attractive shopping environment that entices clients to make purchases.  This involves other factors such as retail area design, visual merchandising techniques, product displays, pricing strategies, promotions and outstanding product knowledge. In recent years technology has significantly transformed the retail landscape in salons.  Online shops and e-commerce platforms and mobile

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September 1, 2026

JOICO Official Hair Partner For Fashion For a Cure at NZFW26.

JOICO were proud to return to New Zealand Fashion Week as the Official Hair Partner of the Fashion for a Cure runway, presented by Breast Cancer Cure, NZFW26’s Official Charity Partner. Having proudly partnered with Fashion for a Cure as its Official Hair Partner for almost a decade, JOICO continued its longstanding support of an event that brings together the best of New Zealand fashion, beauty and purpose. Taking place at Shed 10 on Friday 21 August, Fashion for a Cure is a multi-designer showcase bringing together a group of Aotearoa’s leading fashion designers who share a passion for giving back. The runway combines the creativity of New Zealand fashion with an important purpose: supporting Breast Cancer Cure and its mission to fund vital breast cancer research. Behind the scenes, the JOICO creative team were responsible for bringing the runway’s hair direction to life, creating individual looks designed to complement

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September 1, 2026

Efi Davies Tips For Making the Next Generation Better Than Us.

British Hairdresser of the Year Efi Davies, is urging the hairdressing industry to treat mentoring the next generation as a core responsibility to ensure the future of the industry continues with high standards of craftmanship. Efi, who is international artistic director at TONI&GUY and current Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year, believes the success in hairdressing is watching a student become better than you.   Efi started her career as an assistant to TONI&GUY founder Toni Mascolo and his brother Anthony in the 1990s, and now trains, supports and hands down skills and knowledge to younger hairdressers to take into their own careers. “We are so lucky to be doing what we are doing – making clients feel amazing about themselves, working in the salon, becoming an image creator, working on shows and shoots, expressing our creativity through avant garde work; the possibilities are endless. Hairdressing is an inherited craft,”

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September 1, 2026
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