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To be successful as a hairdresser, sometimes we have to wear many hats and learn new skills. Apart from running a business, catering to clients, and learning the latest techniques, we also need to learn how to capture and share our work through digital communication, a.k.a photos. Photos are the easiest way to show examples, create inspiration, and for many, it’s their entire career. Whether you work in editorial or session styling or are in the salon, capturing your work with photos to be able to share it is key. This is exactly why award-winning hairdresser Vivienne Mackinder is teaming up with award-winning photographer Joseph Cartright to showcase these skills.

With festivals continuing all throughout the season, summer becomes the best time to try on new trends. Whether you’ve got plans for an upcoming trip or are inspired by the last concert you attended, we’ve got plenty of fresh, gorgeous hair ideas to complement all your summer styles. Chatting about the latest trends, Suzie McGill, Artistic Director at Rainbow Room International breaks down the festival culture looks and how you can add a bit of imagination to your style in 2023.

From Barbiecore to Barbiemania — thanks to Greta Gerwig, everything Barbie is dominating social media and is turning out to be one of the biggest trends of the season. While the Barbie aesthetic is nothing new — the look is having a major moment in regard to fashion, beauty, and pop culture. With this, we’ve seen a widespread return to blonde hair trends with “Barbie Blonde” becoming the hottest shade of the summer. The look is inspired by the original Barbie doll with bright, near-platinum tones that come across as playful yet glamorous. To break down the trend and achieve the iconic Barbie Blonde, Wella Professionals tapped their Ambassador Stylist & Blonding Expert, Zach Mesquit, to share his unparalleled blonde knowledge about the shade.