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There has been so much talk about Pantones colour of 2026 ‘CLOUD DANCER’ and I for one am totally here for it 🤍.

Now, we all know that Pantone predictions aren’t directly aimed at the hairdressing industry nor would we actually want it to be, personally I believe it to have more relevance to fashion, textiles and furnishings but as it’s always a huge buzz over socials I believe to ignore it would be a wasted opportunity.

CLOUD DANCER doesn’t necessarily mean plain white – there are so many variations of white and each provokes a different feeling. Stark white, creamy white, buttery white, pearl white – just to name a few. 

For me white is a strong symbol of peace and tranquillity, starting from fresh and new beginnings, calming and soothing, dreamy and day dreaming.

I’m totally a day dreamer and constantly looking up to the sky so CLOUD DANCER it’s a yes from me

Hair: Andrew Smith
Photography: Richard Miles
Makeup: Louise Lerego

“ICHI”, the debut collection from KIKU Salon. Named after the Japanese word for “one,” ICHI marks our first creative expression — a bold meeting point between Scottish strength and Japanese refinement. This collection is a hybrid of cultures, techniques, and textures, rooted in our belief that beautiful hair begins with individuality. Each look in ICHI explores the elegance of natural texture, shaped with precision and intention. From structured silhouettes to softly undone forms, we’ve embraced the character of real hair to create styles that feel both effortless and elevated. Drawing on our international background and local perspective, ICHI reflects the spirit of KIKU: quietly powerful, creatively sharp, and always listening.

Hair: Paul Ralph, Hiro Kudo
Photography: Chris Bulezuik
Makeup: Grace Hayward
Stylist: Clare Frith

‘We wanted a really young, fresh feel that showcased the teams strengths as hairstylists, while also celebrating their youthfulness. The aim was for the collection to pop off the page and instantly capture your attention, it’s a statement piece announcing the birth of these young hairdressers and the exciting start of their careers’.

Hair: ClubStar Art Team 2025
Photography: Jamie Blanshard
Makeup: Katie Moore
Stylist: Ellen Spiller

Hair: Stefano Conte

Hair: Tracey Ann Smith
Photography: Richard Miles
Makeup: Lauren Matis
Stylist: Ellen Spiller

Hair: Suzie McGill
Photography: Chris Bulezuik and Micheal Young
Makeup: MUA – MV Makeup, Jak Morgan and Maddie Austin
Stylist: Detroit Law and Claire Frith

“Modulux is a collection born from the collision of future-thinking and technical discipline, with every image crafted to reflect a balance of structure and softness. The name is a fusion of modular and luxury, echoing the concept of building progressive, adaptable hair shapes that feel elevated, wearable, and editorially strong.

Inspired by AI-generated concepts, I used technology as a springboard but translated each idea into real-world hair that could move, flow, and hold its form. Every model was prepped with specific textures and tailored placement to create silhouettes that feel modern but not alien, futuristic but still human.

Soft peach accents subtly cut through the monochromes, adding warmth without overpowering the purity of the shapes. The contrast of clean lines with undone edges gives the whole collection a sense of tension as if it could shift at any moment.

Modulux challenges the idea that future hair must be cold or robotic. Every look tells a story of evolution, showing what happens when precision meets emotion in hair.”

Michelle Summers Davies

Hair: Michelle Summers Davies
Photography: Narita Savoor 
Makeup: Morgan Defre
Stylist: Taheed 

Hair flows like the elements wild like wind, soft as water, grounded in earth. We don’t shape it to control, we shape it to set it free. In its rawest form, there is truth. As hairdressers, we honour that purity, letting it move, breath and speak for itself.

That’s where the art lives.

Hair: Errol Douglas MBE
Photography: Chris Bulezuik
Makeup: Ruth Marcella
Stylist: Borna Prikaski

“Inspired by the Japanese art of KINTSUGI, my collection explores the idea that in a world where we are in pursuit of perfection, we often overlook just how beautiful the imperfect can be. There has to be cracks in most things, otherwise how do we let the light in.”

David Corbett

Hair: David Corbett
Photography: Richard Miles
Makeup: Roseanna Velin
Stylist: Magdalena Jacobs

“I wanted to explore the harmony between mathematics and nature. Each hairstyle reflects a journey from simplicity to complexity, reflecting a fusion of organic form and mathematical precision and it’s an invitation to see the beauty in the patterns that surround us.”

Efi Davies, Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year  

Hair: Efi Davies
Photography: David Mannah
Makeup: Lan Nguyen-Grealis
Stylist: Borna Prikaski