Meet the new face of GLOWWA MENS: Ronnie Vint has been announced as ambassador after seeing thicker, fuller hair and real confidence gains on his own journey with GLOWWA, the multi-award-winning hair wellness brand.

Ronnie, who has always been open about hair loss – and saw his hairline make headlines during his time as a contestant on ITV’s Love Island – began his GLOWWA journey earlier this year and has already seen a transformation in fullness and thickness, showing the power of a consistent inside-out approach to hair health.

Built for ambition. Backed by science.
Formulated specifically for men, GLOWWA MENS is a targeted daily supplement designed to support hair growth, hormonal balance, mental performance and overall confidence in one simple step.

GLOWWA MENS: Powered by nature’s most effective ingredients:
• Saw Palmetto & Pumpkin Seed Extract – natural DHT blockers studied for their role in reducing hair loss in men.
• MSM, L-Lysine & Essential Vitamins – promote healthy hair growth and nourish the scalp.
• Myo-Inositol – a natural mood-booster supporting serotonin production and mental wellbeing.
• Lycopene – a powerful antioxidant that supports prostate health and fights oxidative stress.

Male hair loss is common, but it’s never just about looks. Around 85% of UK men will experience male pattern baldness by age 50 (wimpoleclinic.com), and the emotional toll can be significant. In one UK survey, 36% of men said hair loss made them feel worried, 35% felt unattractive, and 44% felt self-conscious (onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com). 

Suzanne Cooper, GLOWWA Founder, says:
“Ronnie’s progress is incredible to see, and it’s exactly why we do what we do. His journey shows what’s possible when you commit to GLOWWA MENS – healthier hair, improved confidence and results you can really see.”

Ronnie Vint adds:
“Honestly, my hair and beard feel the best they have in years. The growth has been unreal and everything feels thicker; even my barber of over ten years said, ‘Wow, your hair’s thicker.’ When I saw the before and afters, I couldn’t believe a supplement could do that. Since coming out of Love Island my hair has been a big talking point, and I looked at loads of options, but GLOWWA MENS stood out because it’s natural. To any guy worrying about hair loss, start now; it’s easy to stick to, and beyond hair my skin looks better too. I wake up with more glow, more shine and a few more hairs, which feels good.”

From reality TV to real results. Ronnie’s type on paper? Thicker, fuller hair with GLOWWA. Find GLOWWA MENS via salon professionals and at glowwa.com.

Wahl Professional releases highly anticipated Super Taper X TM clipper

The tool for tight tapering and bulk hair removal has arrived. Designed with Barbers and Stylists in mind, the Super Taper X TM is a proud evolution of the original Super Taper clipper.

Following an electric pre-launch at Barber Connect, the Super Taper X TM is now available for barbers and stylists to find their flow. Featuring advanced blade technology and a powerful motor, encased withing a lightweight sleek metallic blue body, the Super Taper X TM is the next generation clipper standing out for versatility and performance. Whether it’s delivering off-scalp taper blending, bulk hair removal or shaping and free form cutting – the Super Taper X TM is ready to deliver.

Find Your Flow – Find your flow with the Super Taper X TM. Designed to help you own every move with lightweight power and seamless precision.

Flow Freely – Corded and cordless capabilities let you to flow freely with power however you need it. Stay in Sync – With the smart LED charge indicator, you’re always in tune with your tool.

Feel The Rhythm – The high-performance rotary motor (6,500 RPMs) combines efficiency with sleek precision. Feel the rhythm of your craft, knowing the motor is built to keep pace with your every move.

Crisp Precision – The signature Crunch Blade technology produces a crisp, crunching sound to ensure no hair is missed.

Clear-Cut Performance – The Stagger-Tooth T-Shape blade enhances visibility for creating guidelines and refining details for clean, consistent cuts.

The Super Taper X is £135.59
Available to purchase now from wahl.co.uk

Congratulations to all of the amazing winners of the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards – or the SHABAs, as they are fondly known! 

On Sunday August 24, the legendary Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards took place at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel. 

Presented by industry icons Josie Smith and Simon Shaw, this year’s event shaped up to be perhaps the most unforgettable yet, with plenty of surprises such as a warm Scottish welcome with a live pipe band, multiple musical guests, as well as well-deserved awards, such as Alison Jamison taking home the Lifetime Achievement Award and Susie McGill earning her Vanguard Award due to her leading spirit. 

Adding to the glamour, industry royalty Falon Carberry and Justin Mackland were on hand to interview guests as they arrive on the red carpet. 

SHABA Founder, Joanne Reid, said: “We are thrilled to welcome back Fresha as our headline sponsor for SHABA 2025, along with incredible support from our partners: OSMO, Remi Cachet, Hair and Beauty World, Wahl Professional, Tan Truth, KAO, and Crazy Angel. Their continued belief in the vision of SHABA helps us create an unforgettable platformfor excellence in hair and beauty.”

Drumroll please…. Here are the winners of the 2025 categories: 

SAM WALL – ONE TO WATCH  AWARD: ISLA LEIPER, HOUSE OF MARSHALL

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: ALISON JAMISON, AJ CONSULTANTS 

BEST SPORTS/MASSAGE THERAPIST: ADELE THORBURN, LEANNE REILLY HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY

BEST SPA/DAY SPA: MUSE SPA

BEST TANNING EXPERT: ANDREA MCKUNE, AFTERGLOW (MOBILE)

BEST APPRENTICE BARBER: MARK HOWIE, FUTURE STUDIOS

BEST APPRENTICE STYLIST: MEGAN SINCLAIR, CRAIG BOYD HAIRDRESSING

BEST BLOW DRY: SEAN MARSHALL, SEAN MARSHALL HAIR

BEST WEDDING HAIR: SHANNA NEAVE, COLLECTIVE STUDIOS

BEST FEMALE COLOURIST: CHRISTINA THOMSON, THE LITTLE HAIR COMPANY

BEST MALE COLOURIST: CRAIG BOYD, CRAIG BOYD HAIRDRESSING

BEST NAIL ARTIST: MARIA CORONADO, MANIQUE BEAUTY SALON & ACADEMY

BEST BROW ARTIST: CLAIRE VIDA, CLAIRE VIDA BROWS & LASHES

BEST LASH ARTIST: ANNA BIERNAT,  BEAUTY BITS BY ANNA

BEST BARBER COLOURIST: ZOE CLARK, URBANHAIR

BEST HAIR EXTENSIONIST: CATT QUIGLEY, THE SALON BY STEFANIE SOMERVILLE

BEST SALON DESIGN: EK AESTHETICS

BEST TRAINER/TRAINING SCHOOL: JAMES DUN SALON HAIR SCHOOL

VANGUARD AWARD: SUZIE MCGILL, RAINBOW ROOM

BEST BEAUTY THERAPIST: DANIELLE WATT, MOI BEAUTY SALON

BEST COSMETIC PRACTITIONER: TAYLOR STEWART, TAYLOR STEWART PERMANENT COSMETICS

BEST MEDICAL AESTHETIC PRACTITIONER: STACEY MURPHY, HALO HAIR STUDIO

BEST MAKE UP ARTIST: CHELSEA TANT,  CODY SHAW HAIR AND BEAUTY

BEST INFLUENCER: TAYLOR INNES, JAMES DUN ON BELMONT

BEST NAIL BAR: ALLURE HAIR AND BEAUTY

BEST FACIAL: NADIA RAMAGE, SKIN QUEEN BY NADIA RAMAGE

BEST BEAUTY SALON: LUXE STUDIOS

BEST HAIR SALON: MCGILLS HAIRDRESSING

BEST BARBER SHOP: BEARDY BEARDY, RENFIELD STREET

BEST HAIR TEXTURER: SAMANTHA BLUES, SAMANTHA BLUES HAIRDRESSING

BEST INDEPENDANT STYLIST: ANNMARIE LUNAN, HAIR BY ANNIE

BEST FEMALE BARBER: EMILY MCKENNA, SERPENT KINGS BARBERSHOP

BEST MALE BARBER: KEIRAN FLYNN, R+R STUDIOS

BEST FEMALE STYLIST: CONNIE MARSHALL, HOUSE OF MARSHALL

BEST MALE STYLIST: JAY HANLIN, ALAN EDWARDS SALON

Wahl Professional has expanded its powerful styling collection with the launch of the LimitedEdition Cool Blue Vanquish™ Dryer. The Vanquish™ has raised the bar for hair dryers, now stylists and barbers can experience the Vanquish in a colour as cool as it feels.

The Cool Blue design is the latest edition to an already stellar line up including: The Black Vanquish™ and Rose Gold Vanquish™ dryers, and the Vanquish™ Hair Dryer Stand.

Experience the Vanquish™ Difference:

• Speed Up Drying Time: FlowControl delivers consistent heat that dries hair evenly from root to tip.
• Keep Noise to a Minimum: SmoothTone™ motor system removes uncomfortable sound frequencies.
• No More Wrist Fatigue: Super-light design improves handling and reduces wrist fatigue when drying for long periods of time.
• Quick Drying Results: High-speed digital motor delivers exceptional air speed for quick drying results.
• Easy Maintenance: Auto-clean function keeps the filter clear of debris so you can keep the dryer working in top condition.
• Safe Styling: Premium magnetic attachments fit securely to the dryer for safe styling.

The Limited Edition Cool Blue Vanquish™, Black Vanquish™ and Rose Gold Vanquish™ are £149.99 each. The Vanquish™ Hair Dryer Stand is £29.99. All are available to purchase from wahl.co.uk.

The GTX-EXO II Trimmer just dropped—and it’s a game changer. Sharper hits. Cleaner lines. Less friction. More control. Straight out of the box. This isn’t a refresh. It’s a redesign, and it’s built to keep up with the way you work. 

Why You’ll Want This in Your Station 

M-Force Magnetic Tension System

Zero-gapped out of the box. No springs—just magnets for consistent blade tension andsharp, even corners. That means cleaner lines, smoother feel, and no extra setup. 

Lighter Body, More Control 

Andis redesigned the EXO housing to cut weight by 6% and increase airflow. The upgraded yoke helps prevent hair from getting caught—because nothing should slow you down mid-fade. 

Power Meets Endurance A high-speed brushless motor cranks out 7,200 SPM, and the upgraded Li-Ion battery keeps it running longer—20% more run time to be exact. Cord or cordless, this thing doesn’t quit. 

Sleek New Look 

Choose between two bold looks: 

Black Chrome – sleek and professional (U.S. only)

Gold Housing – stand out with flair (EU/UK only)

Premium Charging Stand 

Because your tools should look as sharp as your cuts. Keeps your trimmer ready and on display. 

From the Chair 

Global Educator Sean Casey says it best: “Out of the box, it’s already dialed in. Sharp, but not aggressive. I can use it on kids, sensitive skin—any client. Andis is listening. They’re not just building tools. They’re building for the next generation.” 

Get Ready The GTX-EXO II just landed—and it’s built for barbers who want speed, precision, and performance without the guesswork. Follow @andisclippers and @barberevo for first looks. 

For over 25 years, OSMO has been at the forefront of professional haircare, empowering stylists, barbers, and consumers with high-performance products that encourage fearless self-expression. Now, OSMO has unveiled a bold new look and an expanded range of innovative products designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

For blowouts that last longer and holidays that shouldn’t end in frazzled hair, the new OSMO Travel Size range will keep hair looking salon-finished – from the hairdresser’s chair to the beach cabana.

Eight iconic OSMO shampoos and conditioners have been reimagined into sleek, travel-ready essentials and post-salon saviours. Whether you are jet-setting or simply need a quick refresh, these products ensure your hair stays effortlessly chic, wherever you are.

Same beloved formulas – now in a more convenient package. Introducing the OSMO Cult Classics – now travel-sized:

• OSMO Deep Moisture Hydrating Shampoo (100ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Deep Moisture Hydrating Conditioner (75ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Deep Moisture Intensive Repair Mask (75ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Scalp Therapy Detoxify Shampoo (100ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Super Silver No Yellow Shampoo (100ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Super Silver No Yellow Mask (75ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Super Ice Brightening Shampoo (100ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Super Ice Brightening Mask (75ml, £4.80)

Elevating your hair game whether you’re beach-bound or city-hopping, the new OSMO travel range is your pocket-sized pal.Your best hair days are just a (small) bottle away!

OSMO is available from hair salons nationwide and can now also be bought online at www.osmohair.co.uk

In a continued show of support for Plastic Free July, salon software leader Phorest returned to Bull Island, Dublin recently for its annual beach cleanup in partnership with Clean Coasts, joining forces with industry friends, salon customers, and the Phorest team to help protect and preserve Ireland’s stunning coastline.

The initiative, now in its second year, forms part of Phorest’s wider commitment to environmental sustainability and community action. With plastic pollution continuing to threaten marine life and the natural beauty of Ireland’s beaches, the event was a meaningful way for the hair and beauty industry to take collective, hands-on action.

Phorest teamed up once again with Clean Coasts, the nationwide programme dedicated to protecting Ireland’s waterways, seas, and shorelines. Their expert support ensured a safe and impactful cleanup that cleared litter from the Bull Island beach and surrounding dunes, while also educating participants on the impact of plastic waste and the steps individuals and businesses can take to reduce it.

Employees from Phorest’s Dublin HQ were joined by local salon clients and partners from across the industry, demonstrating the power of community and shared values in driving positive change. Whether sweeping the sand for microplastics or collecting larger debris from the shoreline, the group’s efforts contributed to a cleaner, safer coastal environment for all.

The day also reflected Phorest’s broader sustainability mission, which includes reducing waste through its software features (such as digital consultation forms and receipts), supporting circular economies via its partnership with Green Salon Collective and the Green Fee, and offsetting its own emissions through tree-planting and carbon-neutral initiatives.

Plastic Free July continues to serve as a valuable reminder of the small, tangible steps we can all take, whether as individuals, teams, or businesses, to protect the planet. Phorest extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the cleanup and remains committed to creating a more sustainable future, one initiative at a time.

The Denman partnership with Plastic Bank® has reached a massive milestone and so far, has prevented over 8.5 million plastic bottles and 170 thousand kilograms of plastic reaching the worlds waterways and oceans. The partnership is now in its third year, and the results speak for themselves.

Plastic Bank® is an incredible organisation that builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities and reprocesses the materials for reintroduction into the global supply chain as Social Plastic®. Collectors receive credits for the materials they collect which can be redeemed against family necessities such as groceries, cooking fuel, school tuition, and health insurance.

Plastic Bank’s blockchain platform secures the entire transaction and provides real-time data which means that Denman can see a snapshot of just how many people and communities around the world have been positively impacted by the partnership (over 1000 people and 83 communities and counting).

Denman Professional CEO, Kevin McNamee, said: “The Plastic Bank partnership is pivotal to our CSR strategy and the work they do makes a material difference to the communities in their programme. This is a fantastic milestone, but the work goes on and so does our support.”

Thanks to their radical transparency and traceability Denman knows just who and where their support is being felt. The image above shows a beach in Bali where bottles are being collected by Kinten, a member of the Plastic Bank® collection community. Sadly, Kinten’s husband passed away in January 2010 and left her with their two children.

As a single mother, Kinten has to work hard to support her children. Kinten collects plastic from her neighbours, the village post office, temples and beaches. She can collect 400 kgs every week! Since joining Plastic Bank® in 2019, she receives extra cash and other life-improving benefits. The extra income truly helps her to provide daily needs and to support her children.

Plastic Bank | The global bottle deposit program

The countdown is officially on for the most glamorous night in the Scottish hair and beauty calendar—SHABA 2025.

Set to return to the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow, on Sunday, 24th August 2025, SHABA promises another show-stopping, sell-out evening celebrating the very best in the industry.

Presented by industry icons Josie Smith and Simon Shaw, this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable yet. With the SHABA team working tirelessly behind the scenes, guests can expect a night full of style, celebration, and some very special surprises.

Adding to the glamour, red carpet royalty Falon Carberry and Justin Mackland will be on hand to interview guests as they arrive—so dress to impress!

SHABA Founder, Joanne Reid, said: “We are thrilled to welcome back Fresha as our headline sponsor for SHABA 2025, along with incredible support from our partners: OSMO, Remi Cachet, Hair and Beauty World, Wahl Professional, Tan Truth, KAO, and Crazy Angel. Their continued belief in the vision of SHABA helps us create an unforgettable platformfor excellence in hair and beauty.

“As always, our esteemed panel of judges will be in attendance, making SHABA 2025 the perfect opportunity to network, celebrate, and honour the exceptional talent across Scotland’s thriving hair, beauty, and barbering community.”

With just a few tables and tickets remaining, those wishing to be part of this night are encouraged to book now via the SHABA official website: www.scottishhairandbeautyawards.com

Whether you’re a finalist, sponsor, industry legend, or supporter,SHABA 2025 is the place to be.

With the Oasis brothers touring the UK, demand has risen for the Gallagher-inspired haircut.

Nestor Sanchez from HOB Academy details how to get the look:

1. Section the top away from the sides and back with a rectangular section from the crown to the recession area.

2. Overdirect the side sections up towards the parietal ridge and cut to the desired length.
Tip: This will remove internal weight, flattening the sides and keeping a softer, longer edge this cut is known for.

3. Divide the back area with a horizontal section from ear to ear to just above the occipital bone. Start with the first section just behind the ear using a square cutting angle and work towards the centre with no over-direction to build a lighter, flatter shape whilst keeping the perimeter of the hair long. Cross-check and repeat on the opposite side.

4. Connect the top area to the bottom section working exactly the same way. If hair is thicker, ignore your guide and introduce a new guide about 1 inch longer than the bottom area, ready to be personalised at the end.

5. On the top section, take a profile section down the centre that travels from the crown to the front hairline and cut using a square cutting angle. Using your guide at the crown, work with horizontal sections creating a square shape through to the front.
Tip: The creation of corners on the roundness of the hair that overlap the hair on the sides will be a very important part of the aesthetic of the look, adding flatness and texture simultaneously.

6. Blow-dry the hair and straighten with irons, then soften the internal shape with your texturising scissors and feather razor to adjust the length and look of the perimeter.

7. Rub a matte finishing product through the hair, working it through the fringe, sideburns, and back to create texture and a longer-lasting finish.

Hair by HOB Academy Artistic Team
Photographer: Richard Miles