Congratulations @martynduffnyc on an incredible milestone, celebrating 45 years at Vidal Sassoon 👏👏👏 oh there’s some stories to be told 😉 So glad I was able to be there to celebrate with you ❤️ Love you Martyn x
This month, with the help of industry experts, we weigh up the advantages and disadvantages to your salon of brand collaboration, and how to maximise the potential benefits of any partnerships!👏🏼
Looking at the two options as a salon, the options are to remain neutral, enabling your staff to use the products they feel best suited to their clients, or to collaborate with specific brands, a hugely powerful tool in brand identity and client loyalty.
We hear from an array of industry experts including Hadley Yates, Founder of @hadleyyatessalon and @curatedhairextensions , @debbwebster , Global CEO, @house_of_sassoon_salon_soho , @max_amen_wella , General Manager UK & Ireland, @wellaprofessionalsuki and @emma__mulvihill , Owner of @thescissorpsychologist_ 💭
Read the full feature on pages 34-36 in our July issue!
#brandpartnerships #salonindustry #salonowner #hairproduct
Today marks an exciting new chapter in Vidal Sassoon’s global creative leadership. Mark Hayes, the long-standing creative pillar of our brand, has appointed Richard Ashforth as the new International Creative Director.
Richard returns to Sassoon after carving out an impressive creative journey beyond the brand, building his own successful name in the industry. His comeback brings a renewed energy and a contemporary outlook, grounded in a profound connection to Sassoon’s design heritage.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be coming back to Sassoon and reuniting creatively with Mark Hayes,” says Richard. “It’s an incredible honour to step into this role, following in the footsteps of some of our industry’s most iconic names. I look forward to adding a fresh creative perspective to the house, whilst upholding the cherished codes that have established this monumental heritage.”
As part of this exciting transition, Mark Hayes steps into a newly created role as Senior International Creative Director—signalling a new era for Sassoon’s creative evolution. In this position, Mark will continue to shape and drive the global vision for Vidal Sassoon, overseeing international campaigns, seasonal collections, brand partnerships, and strategic alignment across education, product, and salon experiences.
“As I step into this role, I’m proud to carry forward a brand philosophy rooted in architecture, precision, and innovation,” says Mark. “This is not just an evolution of my own journey with Vidal Sassoon, but an opportunity to shape the next era of creative excellence for our teams and clients around the world.”
“This creative structure allows us to be both visionary and precise—global and local, timeless and cutting-edge,” says Debbie Webster, Vidal Sassoon Global CEO. “It gives us the clarity and flexibility we need to grow, inspire, and lead.”
Congratulations both! 🙌
Happy International Women's Day!
"We wouldn’t be where we are today without all these fabulous women in leadership... There are a lot!
"My advice to anyone starting out in the hairdressing industry is remember this: Believe in yourself and embrace every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow. Every step, no matter how small, is part of your journey. Be fearless in your pursuit, stay true to your passion, and never underestimate the power of hard work and resilience. You can shape your own path as I did, and create the future you envision—I was very fortunate in my career to be able to grow from apprentice to CEO by following this ethos.”
Debbie Webster | Global CEO, HOUSE OF SASSOON
Diane Marsh – UK Director of Operations
Geri Padalino – General Manager HOS Greek Street
Tina Robinson – Global Education Sales Manager
Lucie Perrier – Global Events Manager HOS Greek Street
Emily England – Sr Ed Services Consultant
Danielle Harvey – UK Asst Creative Director HOS Greek Street
Silvia Salerno – Sr Creative Director HOS Greek Street
Caroline Spencer – Sr Colour Director HOS Greek Street
Chloe Thompson – Sr Colour Director Manchester
Lina Ryan – Sr Creative Director HOS Greek Street
Eve Avis – Sr Colour Director HOS Greek Street
Louise Hyatt – Salon Director Manchester
Mia Leete - Colour Director HOS Greek Street
Allison Lyle – Sr Creative Dir HOS Beverly Hills
Colton Jones – Creative Dir Beverly Hills
Dianne Degnan – Tech Creative ops dir HOS Beverly Hills
Elaine Mitchell – Sr Creative Dir HOS NY
Afaf Benjelloun – Salon Dir HOS NY
Jade Delproposto – Salon Director Mclean
Phuong O’Neil – Sr Colour Dir Mclean
Tricia Mcquillan – Salon Dir Toronto
Lorraine McAndrew Sr Creaive Dir Toronto
Wiebke - Manager Hamburg
Emma - Manager Düsseldorf
Daniela - Manager Munich
Anne - Creative Director Munich
Sarah - Manager Berlin
Mandy - Colour Director Berlin #iwd #womeninhairdressing #vidalsassoon #behindthechair #hairlife #hair
Join us to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Sassoon. Our signature look is the hottest
hair trend right now, whatever length, whatever texture, allow us to create our favourite
look just for you!
#SassoonBob
#SassoonBobHaircut
Join us to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Sassoon. Our signature look is the hottest
hair trend right now, whatever length, whatever texture, allow us to create our favourite
look just for you!
#SassoonBob
#SassoonBobHaircut
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