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Not that long ago, the hours you clocked up behind the chair in the run-up to Christmas was akin to a competitive sport. “You’ve done 12 days without a break? Part-timer – I’ve done 16!” The focus was soley on getting as many bums on seats as possible before old St Nick came hurtling down that chimney...
Now, of course there’s still a focus on ensuring clients are booking those appointments in their droves, but there’s a real appreciation for the physical and mental toll the rush takes on the team. That’s something we’ve spoken to salon bosses about in our Christmas special (from page 48), so alongside helping you plan those all-important party hair services and retail ideas, you can also hear how others have kept the health of their team front of mind. Someone who knows a little something about appealing to clients all year round is Zoë Irwin, the mistress of identifying a trend, giving it a super-cool moniker and selling it on to guests at a premium (oh, and getting top-tier beauty journos to cover it, too). As she celebrates 40 years in hairdressing, she talks exclusively to Creative HEAD about ensuring she stays engaged, current and never bored. She’s a breath of fresh air – be inspired, from page 40.
Amanda Nottage Editorial director
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WOW! We’re still swooning over our Most Wanted and It List Awards Grand Final, where more than 650 guests descended upon East London’s Beams to celebrate a new roster of hair stars. We’ve captured the magic in a glittering 68-page souvenir supplement – FREE with this issue, with content on our website, too. And for this month’s front cover shoot, produced in partnership with BaByliss PRO, we donned our Stetsons for a Western adventure, with hair inspired by icons like Dolly Parton, Billy Ray Cyrus and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. Enjoy the ride!
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