The Leaf Hair Blog
Leaf and O&M: A New Partnership
At Leaf, we’re passionate about community, education, sustainability, and empowering hair professionals to do their best work. That’s why we’re incredibly excited to announce our partnership with O&M, a collaboration built on shared values, elevated artistry, and a vision for where our industry is heading. For us, this marks an exciting new chapter. Two Brands, One Shared Vision Leaf is committed to creating premium tools with purpose, combining high-performance craftsmanship with a more conscious approach to hairdressing. From ergonomic, professional scissors to sustainability initiatives that help reduce environmental impact, everything we do is centred around supporting modern hair professionals while helping shape a better future for the industry. O&M has built a reputation for delivering salon-quality performance while championing cleaner, kinder, more considered formulations. O&M’s commitment to innovation, elevated salon experiences, and a more conscious approach to beauty makes them a natural fit for the Leaf community. Together, we’re celebrating craft, education, and sustainability. Leaf is evolving Leaf began with a mission to create premium scissors made by hairdressers, for hairdressers, with sustainability and accessibility at the heart of everything we do. But our ambition has always stretched beyond products alone. As our community grows, so does our vision. Today, Leaf is evolving into something bigger by creating an innovative creative space that prioritises education, collaboration, and career growth within the hair industry. At the centre of that evolution is Leaf Studios. Introducing Leaf Studios Leaf Studios is our next step forward, a creative space where exceptional hair and independent talent come together. Designed to support independent stylists, creatives, and growing businesses, Leaf Studios is a new salon concept designed to help hair professionals thrive. Our partnership with O&M forms an important part of our journey. By joining forces, we’re creating new opportunities for education, collaboration, product experiences, and inspiration. This collaboration will help stylists access premium tools, performance-led products and meaningful professional support. What this partnership means for you This partnership is a commitment to raising standards, supporting artists, and helping shape a stronger, more connected future for hair. Both Leaf and O&M believe great hair starts with great foundations - the right tools, the right products, the right education, and the right people around you. You can expect: Collaborative education opportunities Creative events and experiences Elevated salon and stylist support Shared sustainability values A stronger community built around growth, creativity, and craft And this is just the beginning! The future starts here The launch of this partnership signals an exciting moment for Leaf as we continue to evolve, expand our community, and introduce new ways to support stylists at every stage of their journey. With O&M alongside us, and Leaf Studios opening the door to new possibilities, the future feels incredibly exciting. CLICK HERE to discover Leaf Scissors productsCLICK HERE to discover Leaf StudiosCLICK HERE to shop O&M on Leaf Loves!CLICK HERE to discover O&M and learn moreCLICK HERE to discover O&M's UK distributor, SBS Hair
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Carry your craft with pride - meet the NEW Kit Roll by Leaf!
Keep your tools organised, protected and ready for work with the new Kit Roll by Leaf!
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Meet Leaf Scissors at Creative HEAD's Salon Smart with exclusive show offers!
At Leaf we believe in fostering personal connections with hairdressers, barbers and industry professionals, so we're delighted to support Creative HEAD's Salon Smart event on Monday 13th April as an Associate Sponsor. In addition to meeting and networking with attendees, we're also showcasing Leaf's premium scissors and tools with amazing offers exclusively for this event. Taking place at Convene adjacent to London's Liverpool Street Station, Salon Smart provides business inspiration from a range of speakers, presenters and industry innovators, including our very own brand ambassador, Elle Foreman. The event also delivers networking opportunities in a relaxed, fully inclusive and positive atmosphere. Leaf's Founder Steve McManus comments: "Salon Smart is the perfect space for like-minded professionals to gain next level insight and support one another by sharing their expertise and experiences. We're delighted to share Leaf's journey and showcase our product range, as the UK's most sustainable precision scissor and tools brand. We very much look forward to meeting delegates so come and meet our friendly team, experience Leaf up close and benefit from our exclusive show offers!" Salon Smart tickets are available now so CLICK HERE to secure your place and get £25 OFF your ticket by using the discount code LEAF Plus, each ticket includes a 2-day/night pass to HairCon in June (worth £74), so buy your tickets now as places are selling fast and numbers are limited!
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Upgrade to Leaf with 30% OFF this March!
Great scissors and tools lie at the heart of every great cut and there's never been a better time to upgrade to Leaf with 30% OFF site wide throughout March!
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