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  "textContent": "Heated styling tools are at the heart of daily salon operations, playing an essential role in delivering the customers’ expectations. From hairdryers and straighteners to curling wands and hot brushes, professional styling equipment is often running throughout the day, particularly during peak appointment periods. But for many salon owners, the hidden cost behind some of their most requested looks is often energy consumption. The latest report from the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) found that one in five hair and beauty businesses are currently operating at a loss, with rising energy bills continuing to place significant pressure on the industry. Of those surveyed, nearly three quarters expect operating costs to increase further over the next three months, forcing many businesses to delay recruitment, expansion plans and staff promotions. New research from Valda Energy suggests that some of the biggest energy pinch points could be coming directly from the salon chair itself. Through its new EnergyCutIndex, Valda Energy analyzed 20 popular hairstyles based on the typical heat styling tools, application time and energy required to create each look. The findings highlight a clear variation in energy usage between styles depending on complexity, finish and time spent under heat. According to Daljeet Kaur, Chief Operating Officer at Valda Energy, the aim is to bring greater visibility to an area of operational cost that is often difficult …",
  "title": "Revealed: The Top Most Energy-intensive Hairstyles for Salon Owners"
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