Afro Hair & Beauty Live 2017 – Get the lowdown

The place to be this May Bank holiday

 

Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE returns to Business Design Centre London for the 36th edition of what is sure to be another fantastic event! Dedicated to providing the most inspiring and exciting show experience. Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE is Europe’s foremost black hair, beauty and lifestyle show under one roof. Join us on 28th & 29th May 2017 at the Business Design Centre 52 Upper Street London N1 0QH

Brand new For men only, WAHL’s Battle of The Barbers will be joined by two new exciting additions for men. Afro Man , the ultimate destination for male grooming, hair and lifestyle products. A platform to showcase the best brands to the afro-gentleman and professionals in the male grooming market. See the trend that’s taking Instagram by storm! For the first time in the UK, hair designers My Hair Bar demonstrate The Man Weave technique. The non surgical hair unit for men dealing with baldness, receding hairline and other types of hair loss. Afro Man is a must for men and women who want to experience the latest trends in mens grooming market.

Are you getting wiggy 5 ft long wig with it? Wigs are here to stay. Bigger, better and on back trend. Fast becoming the must have beauty accessory, a comfortable and convenient go to for those bad hair days! Treat yourself to an instant new look and learn new wig making techniques courtesy of My Hair Bar and the weave specialist Philip Eric at the at the Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE Wig Boutique.

Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE Wig Boutique Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE seminar programme is our exciting education hub. Discover the curly teal wig latest trends and innovation. See, touch, test and compare the latest trends, new products, styling techniques and industry news. Each seminar will be brought to by trusted experts and professionals who will motivate, inspire and empower your hair and beauty routine.

Tickets are selling fast! On sale for ￡14.00, sign up to our mailing list on Black Beauty Hair and take advantage of our early bird BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ticket offer. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE hair, beauty and style experience with your loved one’s, family and friends.

● Make-up experience from established and innovative independent brands

● Test hair, nail and skin care products from international exhibitors

● Learn new protective styling and wig making techniques

● Have a burning question? ask the professionals and hair and beauty bloggers and vloggers at our how-to advice seminars

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New hair alert- Hollywood Glam Hair

With pay day round the corner, it’s the perfect time to stock up on new hair. Check out Hollywood Glam Hair

What makes Hollywood Glam Hair glamorous?We started Hollywood Glam Hair because we believe that every woman deserves the chance to experience what it’s like to have the hair of their dreams. Every woman has saw a celebrity hair style, or a picture in a magazine and thought I’d love for my hair to look this glamourous…?Our brand is dedicated to sourcing 100% premium hair for our hair extensions. Our goal is achieved when clients leave the salon feeling and looking like a STAR.

What texture is the best seller ?Our bestsellers are Loose Wave and Straight. Both textures are full to length and always in stock. For spring and summer 1920s wig the trend tends to be our deep wave and kinky curly hair, both are great for spring break and summer vacations.

What style would you recommend for summer?It’s obvious that our deep wave and curly hair is all the rave this summer, we can barely keep our shelves stocked. Our deep wave hair is very versatile. One minute your slaying curly hair, or feel free to straighten it for a sleek new do.

How do make a closure/frontal look natural?The key to making a closure or frontal look natural is first the type of hair. Having quality hair makes the difference in any hair style, and second having a skilled professional hair stylist to properly install the hair piece. Natural colour lace, bleaching knots, and a pre plucked hair line are all key essentials when installing a closure or frontal style. Our closures and frontals are designed to look and feel natural on all hair types.

Any maintenance tips for us closure gals?Our closures come full, tangle, and shed free so our brand requires little maintenance. However, being mindful of excessive heat and combing with a wide tooth comb will extend the life of your closure.?We advise our clients to use proper hair care products. Sulfate-free hair care products infused with safe and effective ingredients to keep your closure, frontals, and extensions looking flawless, lush, and hydrated.?

Who’s hair are you loving right now??We are in love with Beyoncé’s golden tresses she slayed at her Coachella performance. Wavy, curly hair is always a fun flirty go to hair style. We also love the short chic bob hairstyles, seen on Kim Kardashian and sister Kylie Jenner from time to time.

@HollywoodHairExtensions

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Weave Of The Week – Beautiful Honey Bob Style By De’Chars

Our Weave of the Week is this beautiful honey coloured bob by De’Chars salon. Check out the full shape and cut in our 360° viewiband wigsasuke wig

 

‘Traffic-stopping colour like this needs extra TLC. Stock up on colour care shampoos and conditioners, or for ease, bond in shade matching tracks’

PHOTOGRAPHYHAIRMAKE-UPASSISTEDSTYLING – LAUREN MILLER

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Fellowship Afro Image Of The Year Finalists 2021 Revealed!

Judging has taken place for the anticipated Fellowship Image of the Year Awards 2021 – and the finalists in the five categories, including Afro Image have been chosen

The prestigious Fellowship Image Awards have seen a new category added – The Afro Image Awards which joins the other categories in the award listing – Snapshot Award, Men’s Image Award and Colour Image Award. The finalists and winners will be announced at the annual Fellowship Awards in December. 

First launched in 1993, the Fellowship Image of the Year Awards have seen some of the most inspirational hairdressers clinch the title – and this year’s wig foam head finalists can now be revealed!

The 2021 Finalists Image of the YearCasey ColemanCos SakkasEmma SimmonsKaroliina SaundersMelissa TimperleyTracey Devine Smith

Colour Image of the YearAdrian Hair LondonAndrea DorataAshley GambleDorata MarlowGoldworthy HairHooker & Young

Afro Image of the YearAnne VeckEmma SimmonsKaroliina SaundersRick Roberts

Men’s Image of the YearCaroline SandersonCharlie CullenDaniel RymerSam Elliot

Snapshot Image of the YearBrandon MessingerCasey ColemanColin McAndrewEfi DaviesEmma VickeryFatal Hairdresser

International Image of the YearDanny PatoDee Parker AtwoodJacky ChanJamie FurlanSamij HairShogoide Guchi

We’ve got an exclusive peek of the Afro Image finalists

Tickets for the Luncheon and Awards are now on sale: www.fellowshiphair.com

Hairdressers on our radar…The ‘Hollywood Waves’ hairstylist reveals how to get that glam lookHabia And Cantu Join Forces In Afro Hair Training InitiativeThis hairdresser’s post for equality went viralPrimark Birmingham Welcomes Smokey Barbers to the StoreAwarding Body Tackles Lack of Diversity in Stock Imagery NowWhat maroon wig your post-pandemic afro salon experience might look like

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15 of the Best Wavy Hairstyles for Black Women

There’s no right or wrong way to wear wavy hairstyles, whether in a bob or a long protective weave, waves add movement to your hair. Just let it flow baby!

 

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Consult the expertCarl Campbell, celebrity stylist‘The best way to wear waves is to keep the formation loose and free. If you’ve got naturally curly hair, apply a curl defining product from the mid-length to the ends of your strands before allowing your hair to dry naturally. For relaxed hair, use a curling wand to create cascading waves that have a deep-set groove for lasting hold. To maintain your waves, ensure you invest in an intensive conditioner to moisturise and hydrate your tresses. Also, a regular in-salon deep conditioning.’

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Style of the week – faux fringe

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Use extra length to make a faux fringe. AVOS explains why it will be worth it

What do like about this trend? It’s wearable, fun and sophisticated.megara wig Plus, this style doesn’t compromise your hair, and by that, I mean it involves no cutting or heat.

How do you get it right? The size of the fringe should suit your face shape. Don’t overload the hair with product as this can change the texture to the rest of the hair.

Any tips? Stock up on bobbi pins, oil sheen

 

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A lil inspiration from boxer Cherrelle Brown

London killua wig boxer, Cherrelle Brown is used to pushing herself to the limits when it comes to training, but when her best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she embarked on a new challenge by shaving off her hair to raise awareness and funds?Name?Occupation?What club do you fight for??What was the last competition you participated in?What was your motivation behind competing in this event?Cherrelle raising awareness for breast cancer

What advice would you give to someone who has recently found out they have cancer?How else have you supported your friend?How hard was it to shave your hair off in support of your idefine wigs friend?Any tips for women who have recently shaved their head, whether because of cancer or not?Pak’s Coconut Oil Cream available from Pak’s Cosmetics

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10 Root Touch Up Products To Help Keep Your Greys At Bay

With salon visits now on hold, we all need something to freshen our hair up right now. Check out our round-up of these root-masking hair heroes

Just because we’re unable to get to the hairdressers, it doesn’t mean our hair has to stop looking its best. With many of us battling overgrown roots, there are products out there wig spray that will give a root cover up. Whether you want something temporary of more permanent, there’s a selection of products that will do the job with the minimum of fuss.

R&Co Bright Shadows Root Touch-Up Spray, ￡25

Give roots the boot with R&Co Bright Shadows Root Touch-Up Spray, ￡25. This breakthrough root touch-up instantly covers regrowth, greys or otherwise, between colour appointments. Available in seven shades ranging from Black to Red, the special formula means there’s no stickiness, dustiness, or transfer. It features a target actuator for mess- free application, providing coverage that lasts until the next shampoo.

Knight & Wilson The Essential Root Touch-Up Kit, ￡6

(￡6) offers home root maintenance made easy and is available in 25 permanent shades. The kit is made for roots at the front part of the hair and of course if there’s any dye left over you can use it to zap other greys. Working out at ￡2 per application, the price-friendly kit comes with a full size tube of colourant, three sachets of developer, a tinting brush and full instructions. The minimal letter-box friendly packaging that the kit comes in, ticks the box for both hassle-free delivery and less waste.

Clairol Nice’N Easy Root Touch Up (￡5.99)

(￡5.99) is one of the bestsellers. The permanent hair dye It comes in 17 different shades, allowing you to maintain your shade between both home-hair colouring or your regular salon appointment. The targeted root crème formula expertly conceals root regrowth and greys in just 10 minutes, blending seamlessly with your existing shade thanks to a slightly reduced depth of colour and less development time.

Organic Colour Systems RootRemedy Retouch, ￡12.99

(￡12.99) for a no-fuss approach to covering greys. Great for that emergency Zoom meeting, or when you need to look more presentable, there’s no reason to feel unprepared with this colour retouch product. Available in three shades Black, Dark Brown and Medium Brown, a few quick bursts of the natural, lightweight and vegan-friendly colour retouch will have you looking as though you have just stepped out of the salon.

New Toppik Coloured Hair Thickener, ￡18.95

(￡18.95) is an innovative colour spray solution designed to disguise areas of thin or thinning hair, scalp show-through, patchy areas. The special formula dries quickly, resists wind and rain and perspiration and doesn’t rub off on bed sheets but is easily lifted by shampooing. The multi-tasking products can also do double duty as a root re-growth concealer between colour appointments.

Cover Your Gray, ￡3.85

(￡3.85) (￡3.85) are great for concealing sprouts of white and grey hair and only take seconds to apply. Easily washed out, you can keep these applicators in your handbag for touch ups on the go

Josh Wood Root Touch Up Blending Brush, ￡19

(￡19), is a limited edition range as the soft brush applicator is the nicest we’ve handled and won’t ‘flick’ the colour about like those tint brushes tend to do. Darker Brown is the darkest shade offered online as they’ve now sold out of Black. The Blending Brush is able to cover larger areas of regrowth with a full coverage finish that lasts up to three shampoos. The temporary colour should be applied to wet or damp hair and blowdried to set colour in place.

Alterna 2 Minute Touch Up, ￡9.99

When our BBH tester tried Alterna Stylist 2 Minute Touch Up (￡9) she commented, ‘I’ve got a sprinkling of greys at the roots that make my hair look dusty, this covered them beautifully.’ The temporary root concealer is available in four shades Blonde, Light Brown, Dark Brown and Black. You still might be able to find the product on Amazon.co.uk

Colour Wow Root Cover Up, ￡28.50

(￡28.50) comes in a sleek compact and is water resistant to last in between shampoos. It’s like eye shadow for your hair; the two-sided brush is good for applying the powder to large and smaller areas and is perfect for applying colour onto natural afro textured hair as you have control and can build up colour. You can even swim in it.

Amirose Hair Mascaras, ￡9.95

(￡9.95) is a semi-permanent solution for grey growth. Probably best on silkier and straighter hair textures as the mascara brush bristles can snag on natural texture afro hair.

More hair colour…DIY: HennaWhy this look is just right for Autumn/WinterWigs for grey hair by Gina Knight Wig DesignMake pastel hair work for you – just like Jourdan!Alesha Dixon goes blondePastel hair colours you’ll want to try!
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Awarding Body Tackles Lack of Diversity in Stock Imagery Now

VTCT have created their own hair and beauty imagery after finding stock images lacking enough diversity

Market-leading awarding organisation, VTCT, have created their own hair and beauty imagery after finding stock images lacking enough diversity to educate learners adequately.

VTCT hair and beauty experts travelled to Francesco Group, Birmingham, to shoot photos that reflect the behaviours of a range of hair types from poker straight to wavy, coily hair. This photoshoot marks the beginning of VTCT’s landmark move to ensure afro hair and beauty is mandatory learning for aspiring hair and beauty practitioners.

Leading the charge for this move towards inclusivity in hair and beauty education, VTCT quality lead and industry expert, Sonia Robinson, said, “While there are images of curly hair available, they do not adequately reflect all the complexities of it. We needed to capture how uniquely hair behaves and looks when wet, styled, dry, and everything in between.

“All hair types are vastly diverse. Without the resources for learners to identify this, they won’t have the skills to meet the demand for diversity in an increasingly multicultural country.

“I am proud of the work that we are doing to fill this gap and to ensure our learners and training providers have the resources and knowledge to work within an inclusive society.”

This comes after VTCT announced that they are set to become the first awarding body to embed black hair and skin in their core curriculum. This is part of their roadmap to leading the industry in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

As well as reforming their qualifications, VTCT will also provide a range of training activity, to support training providers prepare their staff.  Educators responsible for delivering this new qualification content will receive expert training from VTCT subject matter specialists and wavy hair wig expert technical panels to understand the different characteristics and care across hair and skin types.

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Cutting Shapes by D & J Ambrose

Luke Benson from D & J Ambrose shows edgy hairstyles aren’t just for supermodelschina wigs

This collection by Luke Benson, from D & J Ambrose elegant wigsin Pinner, reached the finalist stage of the 2014 British Hairdressing Awards. He takes inspiration from a variety of classic hairstyles throughout the eras and in turn gives them a millinery twist. Benson aimed to show power and strength through beautiful, modern hairstyles.  ere are a variety of options for those with natural, relaxed and even coloured hair.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHERINE HARBOUR. HAIR BY LUKE BENSON AT D & J AMBROSE, 12 BRIDGE STREET, PINNER, MIDDLESEX HA5. TEL: 020 8868 9174. MAKE-UP BY LAN NYGUYEN. STYLING BY JACKIE AMBROSE

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