It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Craig Hanson, an extraordinary creative leader, producer, and project manager, after a fatal illness.
A true expert and pioneer in the men’s grooming industry, Craig Hanson dedicated his career to elevating the standards of creativity, education, and brand storytelling within the professional hairdressing world.
The entire Estetica Magazine team extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of collaborating with him throughout his remarkable career.
With a long and distinguished background across the global hair, fashion, and creative industries, Craig stood...
Rising British talent Olivia Rose Brady unveils 'Catalyst' — a compelling new trend collection that fuses the craft of classic hairdressing with the raw edge of street art.
Rooted in the concept of The Theatre of hair, the latest collection by Olivia Rose Brady is an immersive visual experience that channels strength, power, and transformation through bold, character-driven styling.
Each look in the collection is designed to feel like a performance, with hair as the medium. Drawing inspiration from heroic archetypes and urban expressionism, Brady blends precision-cutting with avant-garde shapes and color palettes that evoke graffiti, murals, and the dynamism...
Marlene Lamont's approach to leadership is simple, focusing on understanding your team and investing in their growth.
For over 40 years, Marlene Lamont has been a driving force in Scottish hairdressing. As the owner of Urban Hair & Beauty in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, she has spent more than two decades building a salon that excels not only in creativity and technical skill, but also in fostering a team culture that inspires, motivates, and retains talent. Marlene Lamont's approach is to lead by example, understanding her team and investing in their professional growth.
A Focus on Team Culture
Marlene passionately believes that customer service...
This new Great Lengths collection, Urban Muse, captures the big city's energy and timeless style with beautiful extensions.
Urban Muse is the name of the new Great Lengths collection. It showcases women with charisma, style, and personality who write their own stories. Produced in Berlin, the motifs capture the energy of the metropolis. Pulsating and rich in contrasts, the inspiration is additionally underlined by the extensions from Great Lengths. The collection makes visible what makes Berlin so special: radiance that does not seem staged, but instead comes from deep within.
Capital Inspiration
Berlin is a city that breathes creativity, sets trends, and...
On September 27, the Eiffel Art Studios in Budapest came alive as a thousand hair professionals gathered for the sixth edition of the Budapest Hair Show.
Once again, the Budapest Hair Show was an extraordinary day dedicated to education, artistry, and collective inspiration. Since its launch in 2019, this one-of-a-kind, brand-independent event has become a true landmark in the European hairdressing industry, uniting stylists, barbers, educators, and brands under one shared vision: to elevate the craft.
More than just an event, the Budapest Hair Show is a platform that celebrates the spirit of creativity and collaboration. In 2025, it offered a...
The new OVERLAPS collection by Stefano Bugada redefines contemporary beauty through chromatic layering and innovative shapes.
The new OVERLAPS collection from Stefano Bugada tells a story of contemporary beauty through chromatic overlaps and innovative forms. It is a journey that brings together research, art, and a creative vision. Contemporary beauty thrives on different elements, overlaps, and intertwining languages. It is from this vision that OVERLAPS was born. The new collection celebrates colour as a form of expression, energy, and identity. The title itself—overlaps—recalls the idea of layering: of techniques, emotions, and shades that interlace to tell truly unique stories.
A Fusion...
