Every head of curls is different – in texture, shape and versatility.  Curly haired clients know the importance of a great haircut as it can make or break their hairstyle. And now, the curly fringe is the must-have to update their look in an instant.

As hair salons across the UK get ready to re-open and clients are eager to have their hair looking and feeling incredible, many are open to the idea of a style transformation. Could the classic 1970s fringe really cut it in 2021!? Darrel Starkey presents 3 stunning alternatives (see gallery below).

Joana Neves, Editorial Director at Alterna Europe, gives her Spring/Summer 2021 style predictions for long, mid-length and short hair.

Mid-length layered hair is an ideal solution for Spring: jaunty, easy to maintain - even at home -  and above all versatile. Let's discover the countless faces of the shag cut.

Cropped hairstyles and pixie cuts are such an iconic style and never go out of fashion! Over recent years we have noticed these becoming more and more popular, and also becoming more daring and adventurous.

2021, the year of the unknown, the what ifs and of course the year we all hoped would be different. However when it comes to hair, it’s time to shake things up and bring back the energy that we all desire! 2020 saw many clients embracing their natural styles and colours. But what will be hot in 2021? Hair specialist and style predictor Barry Maddocks takes a glimpse into the future.

With a new year quickly approaching, you can expect more styles that are easy to achieve without the help of a pro, and celebrate natural, simple styles. Hre, James Shares his top 3 natural looks for the coming year.

Nestor Sanchez from HOB Academy, London, was named 2020 Fellowship for British Hairdressing Snapshot Image of the Year at this year’s annual awards.

The new PANTONE colours for 2021 – Ultimate Gray and Illuminating (see gallery below) – offer a welcome lift, especially when it comes to colour clients in the salon. Last year at his TH1 Hair salon in Oxted, Thomas Hill s saw an influx of clients opting for various hues of blue in line with PANTONES Classic Blue.

As with the skincare we use, our hairstyle can have an anti-ageing impact too. From the colours, shapes and styling you combine you can add an air of youth. There are a few tricks we as professionals can carry out to help our clients look and feel younger.