At HJ we love sharing all your incredible work and innovations, especially on our Instagram page. It's fair to say that 2025 has been a year of boundary-pushing creativity within the world of hair. From Save our Salons marches to French fringes, our Instagram grid is a place which aims to proudly represent all aspects of the hair world. We've run the numbers to find out the posts our followers have loved the most this year and compiled the top 10 below – enjoy! (And if you're not already, don't forget to follow us!)
1. The hair industry united for the 'Save our Salons' rally
Organised by the @britishhairconsortium, the rally urged the government to cut the VAT salons pay on labour costs to 10% to help secure the future of our industry and protect apprenticeships
2. Joshua Lamonca wins Men's Hairdresser of the Year
Congratulations to Joshua Lamonaca, winner of Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, at the British Hairdressing Awards 2025, sponsored by @schwarzkopfprouk!
3. HJ Careers: Alex Brownsell on building her brand BLEACH London
We spoke to @alexbrownsell, who built her salon brand, @bleachlondon, from her apartment, alongside being a session stylist with a celebrity clientele.
4. The ZINE SCENE
The ZINE SCENE captures the unfiltered spirit of a generation that cut, copied, and collaged its way into history.
5. HJ Careers: Pete Burkill on travelling the world and celebrity clients
@peteburkill has travelled the world, is a go to hairdresser for A-list celebrities, and has appeared on TV numerous times. We spoke to Pete all about his journey into the industry, simply hit the link in our bio to read now
6. Save our Apprenticeships!
Hear from some of the professionals who attended Monday’s march outside parliament, on what they had to say about the future of apprenticeships and the next generation!
7. How to do a French girl fringe
We loved this French girl fringe look from @nancystripecolour, @stripecolourstudio
8. The Professional voices of the 'Save our Salons' rally
Hear from some of the amazing professionals who attended the 'Save our Salons' march outside parliament. Salons, hairdressers and barbers from across the country came together to show their support for tax reform at the ‘Save our Salons’ rally organised by the @britishhairconsortium
9. Efi Davies, winner of British Hairdresser of the Year 2025
Congratulations to @efidavies, winner of British Hairdresser of the Year, at the British Hairdressing Awards 2025, sponsored by @schwarzkopfprouk!
10. The BHA Awards 2025, Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
The day we'd all been waiting for! The British Hairdressing Awards 2025, sponsored by @schwarzkopfprouk finally arrived ✨
