On April 29, 2025, AHMA founder Ms. Linda Yip received an invitation from JUNOHAIR in South Korea to attend the SASSOON Collection Seminar. The seminar will feature the latest collection, I-CONIC, led by Mark Hayes, the International Creative Director of Sassoon, along with a creative team from the UK salon. The I-CONIC collection marks the first step in Sassoon’s innovation as it enters its next seventy years, paying tribute to the rich heritage of Vidal Sassoon while embracing the future of individuality and expression.
The name “I-CONIC” embodies a dual meaning: “I” represents individuality, celebrating personal identity, while “I-CONIC” also pays homage to the minimalist and striking photographic style of Sassoon’s classics from the 1960s. The focus remains on pure, architectural, and timeless hair, stripped of styling and distractions.
Additionally, the 62nd JUNO HAIR SHOW will showcase 177 graduating hair design students, who will successfully complete their graduation show in front of an audience of 4,000 from both domestic and international backgrounds, officially becoming professional hair designers.
On April 9, 2025, in the vibrant spring campus, the Hong Kong AAMA Yacma Training Center and Guangdong Lingnan Modern Technician College (hereinafter referred to as Lingnan College) joined forces to officially establish the Hong Kong AAMA Yacma Training Center Guangzhou Branch at Lingnan College. This marks a significant step forward in the internationalization, systematization, and standardization of hairdressing professional education in the Greater Bay Area.
Founded in 2017 by Ms. Ye Huimin, the AAMA Yacma Training Center is an accredited assessment organization authorized by the UK’s VTCT & iTEC, serving as both the Authorized Organization (AO) and End-Point Assessment Organization (EPAO). It boasts a strong international faculty team and abundant professional educational resources. The first branch was established in Beijing in 2024, and the Guangzhou branch was officially founded in 2025 after sincere negotiations between both parties, marking an important step in aligning hairdressing professional education with international standards.
In the presence of distinguished guests, the Guangzhou branch of the AAMA Yacma Training Center was grandly inaugurated at Lingnan College. This collaboration not only represents an innovative practice of integrating industry, academia, and research, but also serves as a milestone in the knowledge ecosystem development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. During the opening ceremony, Mr. Ye Zhanhong, Development Director of the AAMA Yacma Training Center, outlined a forward-looking strategic plan and resource integration blueprint for AAMA’s future development. It is believed that, through multi-party collaboration, the Guangzhou branch will become a cradle for innovative talents in the Greater Bay Area!
In the future, the AAMA Yacma Training Center will adhere to “international professional education standards” as its teaching foundation, cultivating more high-quality professionals aligned with international standards in the Greater Bay Area. This will jointly promote high-quality services in the beauty industry, ensuring sustainable development and prosperity.
The event received strong support from many masters in the hairdressing industry in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. During the event, AAMA reached strategic cooperation agreements with (in no particular order) the Shenzhen Hairdressing, Beauty, and Cosmetics Industry Association, the Guangzhou Beauty, Hairdressing, and Makeup Industry Association, Soho Louis Tujama Salon, Baku Hairdressing Organization, and the 8008 Star Image Shop, expanding promotion channels for the new generation of hairdressing professionals. All our preparations are aimed at elevating the hairdressing industry to the 2.0 level.
The “Greater Bay Area Guangzhou and Hong Kong Hairdressing Industry Summit” focused on discussions about the evolution and development strategies of hairdressing salons in the Greater Bay Area over the next five years. Industry leaders shared their insights. At the conclusion of the summit, Ms. Ye Huimin, Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council, Founder of the AAMA Yacma Training Center, and Founder of the AHMA Hairdressing Society, presented historical data on the Chinese beauty and hairdressing industry, highlighting the importance of standardization and regulation of education for future industry development. She proposed that practitioners in the beauty and hairdressing sectors of the Greater Bay Area should obtain the “One Exam, Three Certificates” as a standard and foundation, while supporting continuous professional development to maintain high-quality services and enhance consumer satisfaction. Ms. Ye’s proposal for “One Exam, Three Certificates” to become the professional standard “identity card” for beauty and hairdressing practitioners in the Greater Bay Area received unanimous approval from all attendees at the summit.
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The guest list for the Greater Bay Area Guangzhou and Hong Kong Hairdressing Industry Summit is as follows (in no particular order):
Ms. Ye Huimin, Founder of AHMA Hairdressing Society and AAMA
Mr. Ye Zhanhong, Managing Director of Lian Da Beauty Group and Chairman of AHMA
Ms. Yang Yulian, Guangzhou Beauty, Hairdressing, and Makeup Industry Association
Ms. Gao Ying, President of Shenzhen Hairdressing, Beauty, and Cosmetics Industry Association
Mr. He Shaozhong, Hong Kong Cosmetics Industry Association
Mr. Zhang Yong, Vice President of Guangzhou Beauty, Hairdressing, and Makeup Industry Association
Mr. Qiu Shi, Executive Vice President of Guangzhou Beauty, Hairdressing, and Makeup Industry Association
Ms. Lu Huifang, International Sgjia Beauty Association
Mr. Wang Guohua, China Director of Soho Louis Tujama Salon
Mr. Xuan Baoxian, Principal of Baku Hairdressing Organization
Mr. Li Kun, Founder of 8008
Mr. Lai Wei’an, Renowned Hairdressing Artist in China and Hong Kong
Mr. Zhu Zixiu, Honorary President of AHMA
Mr. An Yang, Principal of AAMA Beijing Academy
Mr. Huang Guoqiang, Founder of REDHILL Salon and Honorary President of AHMA
Mr. Luo Weiqing, Hairdressing Master
Mr. Zhang Weidong, Solis Hair Dryer
Mr. Leo, Founder of Yun Meixue
Ms. Wang Haiyan, Hong Kong Hairdressing Master
Mr. Wu Zhenming, Kangzhen Hairdressing Products Company
The program aims to encourage outstanding professionals in the industry to participate in learning activities both locally and around the world, broadening their horizons and building networks with industry partners. Through this reward program, award-winning professionals have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills, becoming lifelong learning models in their respective fields and ambassadors of the Qualification Framework, thereby promoting “diverse pathways, expertise in every profession.”
Registration is now open, with the application deadline: May 31, 2025.
Awards: Three winners will be selected from both the beauty and hairdressing industries;
Winners participating in local learning activities will receive a prize of HKD 10,000;
Winners participating in learning activities held outside Hong Kong will receive a prize of HKD 30,000.
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Hong Kong;
Must be a current practitioner in the beauty or hairdressing industry;
Must have completed at least one course recognized by the Qualification Framework or obtained at least one “Recognition of Prior Learning” qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Confirms the work experience and capabilities accumulated by practitioners in the industry;
Must meet the industry tenure and relevant work experience requirements;
Successful completion of the assessment test and obtaining a qualification certificate allows for a 100% refund of the assessment fee.
AHMA members can consult the Secretariat via WhatsApp at 93344957.
To join AHMA, please fill out the relevant information via the link: AHMA Membership Application Form
The 2025 Taipei International Beauty and Skincare Expo and Nail Art & Eyelash Extension Exhibition will be held from March 27 to March 30, 2025, at Taipei 101 World Trade Center Hall 1. Numerous brands will showcase their latest products and technologies, creating a vibrant atmosphere that attracts many young professionals in the beauty industry.
The Beauty and Hairdressing Industry Training Committee under the Vocational Training Council (VTC) conducted an industry-wide manpower survey from March to June 2024, with the reference date for statistical data set as March 1, 2024. This report presents the latest findings on workforce trends in the beauty and hairdressing sector. After analyzing manpower requirements, training needs, and industry prospects, it provides recommendations for various stakeholders including employers, employees, and training institutions.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Beauty and Hairdressing Industry
Despite several years of pandemic-related challenges, employment levels in the beauty and hairdressing industry have remained relatively stable. However, the sector continues to face both challenges and opportunities.
On the challenge front, mainland China’s implementation of policies facilitating Hong Kong residents’ consumption in the north has significantly altered consumer spending patterns. As the industry strives for rapid post-pandemic recovery, the surging demand for beauty professionals has intensified competition for skilled labor.
The emergence of “shared studios” has transformed traditional business models while simultaneously creating new opportunities by attracting more professionals to join as freelancers or part-time workers. This flexible working concept particularly resonates with younger generations’ career preferences.
Furthermore, growing consumer emphasis on product ingredients, formulations, and eco-friendly sustainable products has emerged as a notable trend in recent years. Industry players need to adapt their strategies accordingly to meet evolving market demands.
A year’s plan starts in spring. At the beginning of the new year, AHMA founder Ms. Linda Yip met with core committee members to exchange New Year greetings on February 7 and 10, while also engaging in discussions with the Hong Kong salon industry. Based on the insights shared by friends in the salon industry, in-depth discussions were held regarding the current challenges faced by the industry, and the 2025 AHMA work plan was discussed.
The main issues discussed in this meeting included:
Introducing new AHMA members and discussing the future development outline and activity plan for 2025.
The trend of Hong Kong residents consuming in mainland China and its impact on Hong Kong hair salons.
The influence of introducing foreign labor for hairdressing assistants on the staffing of Hong Kong salons.
Suggestions for establishing salon certification to enhance operational standards and adapt to social development over the next 20 years for sustainable industry growth.
Sharing the interactions between AHMA and the 9+2 Beauty Associations in the Greater Bay Area in 2024, while looking forward to strengthening interactions with the beauty industry in the Greater Bay Area in 2025.
The meeting received positive responses from all AHMA committee members, who expressed their views and provided constructive suggestions for the future development of AHMA. It is believed that AHMA will share more information and suggestions with the industry in the future, and we also call on friends who are enthusiastic about the development of the hairdressing industry to join us in unity and interaction.
Registration is now open, with the application deadline: May 31, 2025.
Eligibility:
AHMA members can consult the Secretariat via WhatsApp at 93344957.
