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CHECK OUT THE LATEST PRO LAUNCHES FROM THE INDUSTRY’S FINEST

Smooth Operator

The new Dark Stag Hair Prep Tonic, infused with a tobacco-inspired fragrance, conditions the hair for better control, allowing for more precise sectioning and cutting. Plus, it’s easy to use, thanks to its convenient spray application. RRP: £12

LOOK FRESH, SMELL FRESH

Perfect for taming and defining curls, Crazy Bull’s new C4 Curl Control Conditioning Cream avoids any flaking from product build-up, while also smelling great, thanks to the natural fragrance of apricot and citrus. Trade price: £7 ex. VAT

MULTI-TASKING AT ITS FINEST

American Crew’s new Pre-Styling Cleansers are infused with skincare ingredients to wash hair and balance the scalp microbiome while prepping for styling. Available in Fibre, Forming and Boost, there’s something for every client. RRP: £14.60

HOLD IT RIGHT THERE

With a dry finish, strong hold and no residue, Elgon’s AFFIX 100 Rasta Gum is ideal for temporary dreads (with a hold factor of 100). Formulated with a veganfriendly plant protein complex, it also works to gradually release moisture into the hair.Trade price: £10.85

STYLING WITH PERSONALITY

Featuring a black curved pin pad for extra tension and a handle shaped with your comfort in mind, Denman’s D3 Original Styler is now available in Future Dusk Black – which sees the tool wrapped in a deep-sea creature and coral print. RRP: £12.50

LOOKING SWELL

Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Forming Cream provides enhanced fullness with a natural shine, without stickiness or stiffness. RRP: £28.10

PRECISION MATTERS

With teeth evenly pitched across the full length of the comb (180mm), the YS EF 339 from Dowa International maintains a consistent tension when combing, scooping up hair and cutting. Available in Black, White, Mint Green and Dolly Pink.RRP: £10 + VAT

LEVEL UP

Upgrade your cutting performance with improved clipper protection and longer life, with the new Boosted Up clipper from Gamma+ – which features a new super torque motor.Trade price: £187.99

CREATIVE CONTROL

Designed to thicken your lightening powder, the OSMO Freehand Clay Additive is ideal for open-air techniques – no need for foils, meche or film – and the addition of the mineral Kaolin helps the hair to remain encapsulated and wet throughout the lifting process, so there’s no flaking.Trade price: £13 + VAT

CLEANING SIDEKICK

With a powerful motor and infrared sensors to suck up hair into its 2.7L bin, the Head Jog Hair Vacuum can be operated manually or automatically – and features a micro exhaust filter for quiet operation.Trade price: £145 + VAT

PERSONALISED TOUCH

With a precision click tension system (which allows you to easily adjust the tension to your preferred level, ensuring optimal cutting performance for various hair textures and styles) and an ergonomic, offset handle to reduce fatigue and discomfort, the Matakki Aku 6.0’’ is made from Japanese 440C stainless steel and includes an exclusive Matakki lifetime guarantee. RRP: £325

BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

The Wahl Peanut Li trimmer is back – refreshed with a lightweight, cordless design – and features a powerful motor at 7,000RPM and enhanced charging times. Available May 1st.Trade price: £74.99 + VAT

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