The Chamel House, Paris, 1945, Pablo Picasso.

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WHAT: Classic Cutting with the HOB Salons Creative Team WHEN: July 26 – 29 WHERE: HOB Academy, London WHAT IS IT: A brilliant course for newly qualified stylists or hair professionals wanting to gain a better knowledge of the basics, and an understanding of the HOB cutting technique. Taught by the award-winning HOB Creative Team, this course is at the core of its education programme and will help you perfect the fundamental techniques necessary for a successful career. HOW MUCH: £700 (for the four days) INFO: 020 7485 7272 (option three) education@hobsalons.com

HOB Salon’s Akin Konizi.

WHAT: Picasso: Peace and Freedom WHEN: May 21 – August 30 WHERE: Tate, Liverpool WHAT IS IT: A stunning exhibition, which charts the renowned Cubist painter’s vibrant and political work. Peace and Freedom follows Picasso’s political career through his artwork; from joining the French Communist Party in 1944, to winning the Soviet Union’s peace award in 1950. This exhibition also includes letters to Picasso from Nelson Mandela and Fidel Castro. One definitely not to miss. HOW MUCH: Admission £10 (concessions £8) INFO: 0151 702 7400 tate.org.uk/liverpool

WHAT: Talent Capture featuring Leo Bancroft WHEN: July 20 WHERE: The Redken Exchange, London WHAT IS IT: You will leave your salon ability behind and enter an entirely new world of creativity. You will learn the format to what makes the perfect picture and how to produce award-winning looks from inspiration to finish. HOW MUCH: £250 INFO: 020 8762 4239 redken.co.uk

Spotlight on: L’Oréal

WHAT: Show Real with Simon Shaw WHEN: July 19 WHERE: L’Oréal International Academy, London WHAT IS IT: A course that focuses on the development of your personal skills in presenting and delivering memorable demonstrations. Whoever your audience is, this formula will not let you fail – be it presenting on stage to hundreds of people, presenting yourself to a client or communicating effectively with your team. HOW MUCH: £350 INFO: 020 8762 4200 lorealprofessionnel.co.uk

WHAT: Designer Cutting with Herman Ho WHEN: July 5 WHERE: L’Oréal International Academy, London WHAT IS IT: Herman began hairdressing in his native Hong Kong before coming to London in

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2001. Seduced by London’s high fashion and style Herman has worked his way up to Art Director at Headmasters. On this course he will share his inspiration, creativity and priceless knowledge. HOW MUCH: £210 INFO: 020 8762 4200 lorealprofessionnel.co.uk

WHAT: Develop your retail business with Dom Migele WHEN: July 6 WHERE: L’Oréal Academy, Manchester WHAT IS IT: Dom is passionate about retail and will share all his tried and tested methods. What you will learn first and foremost is how to deliver an incredible client experience in your salon, resulting in phenomenal retail growth. HOW MUCH: £400 INFO: 020 8762 4200 lorealprofessionnel.co.uk

WHAT: Shiny Happy Hair by Andrew Barton WHEN: Out now! WHERE: In all good bookshops WHAT IS IT: A fabulous new book from our favourite celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton. With tips on basic haircare, styling, eating for healthy hair and tips on how your hairstyle can make you look younger, Shiny Happy Hair is a must for women of all ages. Andrew provides expert advice on everything from choosing the right colour to the perfect haircut. HOW MUCH: £12.99

WHAT: New Backstage Runway Edit featuring Andrew Barton WHEN: July 7 WHERE: The Redken Exchange, London WHAT ISIT: Whether it’s Balenciaga, Prada, Louis Vuitton or Gucci, this is a hands-on guide to creating the season’s key hair trends. Andrew Barton will help you discover how trends are created and build on your editorial skills. HOWMUCH: £350 INFO: 020 8762 4239 redken.co.uk

WHAT: Lead From the Front featuring Lee Stafford WHEN: July 19 WHERE: The Redken Exchange, London WHAT IS IT: Lee Stafford tells all on how he achieved success and shares his hopes and aspirations, as well as his style inspirations. If you want to learn how to make your clients feel incredible and have fun while doing so, then get a dose of Lee. HOW MUCH: £350 INFO: 020 8762 4239 redken.co.uk