Stories

Rebecca Stone

Staff writer covering people, launches and day-to-day practice in professional hair industry at Chairside Brief.

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Rebecca Stone

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Buzzcut Boom: Clipper Guards, Matte Paste and the Winter's Busiest Cut

The buzzcut is winter's defining men's trend. Craig Mason and Simon Shaw break down guard sizes, tools and matte paste styling for salons chasing the short back and sides boom.

November 6, 2026 · 3 min read · Slot 12:00

Buzzcut Boom | How to Cut it Short and Sharp this Winter — mostafa_meraji / pixabay

Thursday, Nov 51 slot

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Sam Villa Receives Rainbow Convention 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
November 5, 2026 · 3 min

Friday, Oct 301 slot

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Curl Typing Is Not Enough: Grimley Breaks Down Textured Hair Science
October 30, 2026 · 3 min

Tuesday, Oct 201 slot

03:00
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Cache Valley Salon Owner Sentenced to Prison in $270K Fraud Case
October 20, 2026 · 3 min

Monday, Oct 193 slots

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'We're always hammered': UK beauty sector braces for budget
October 19, 2026 · 2 min
03:00
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Hull salon owner presses Government to cut hairdressing VAT
October 19, 2026 · 3 min
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104-Year-Old National Salon Chain Closes 50 Locations
October 19, 2026 · 3 min

Saturday, Oct 171 slot

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L'Oréal Buys Kering Beauté: What the Deal Signals for Salons
October 17, 2026 · 3 min

Friday, Oct 161 slot

12:00
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Neill Corporation Expands Aveda Distribution Into New States
October 16, 2026 · 2 min

Tuesday, Oct 133 slots

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Salon chains face pressure from home-service apps and skin clinics
October 13, 2026 · 2 min
19:30
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Francis Bouchard Named Contessa 38 Finalist for Canadian Hairstylist of the Year
October 13, 2026 · 2 min
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Karine Belanger Named Contessa 38 Finalist in Canadian Colourist Category
October 13, 2026 · 3 min