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The World's Sexiest Silver-Tops
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Kate
Dated: November 1, 2007 11:00 AM
Since we launched our forums for hairdressers, My HJi, a recurring theme has been grey hair - yes, it has taken us by surprise too!
From when it arrives - as young as 13 it seems - to what, if anything you should do about it people seem keen to discuss their grey.
Now we're not about to wade into any 'to dye or not to dye' debates but we couldn't resist the opportunity to give our take: the right grey hair on the right person looks pretty darn fine.
Continue reading "The World's Sexiest Silver-Tops" »
Tags: George Clooney , Helen Mirren , Honor Blackman , My HJi , Philip Schofield , Taylor Hicks
Future Stars Named UK Hairdressing Student of the Year
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Kate
Dated: November 1, 2007 3:15 PM
Joe Slinger (NVQ level 3) and Mathilde Heather (NVQ level 2) have been named the UK’s hottest student hairdressers.
The pair, along with four other hopefuls, sent their models down the catwalk in front of a live audience and a panel of the industry’s harshest critics at Salon International.
Continue reading "Future Stars Named UK Hairdressing Student of the Year" »
Tags: City & Guilds , L'Oreal Professionnel , Salon International , UK Hairdressing Student of the Year
L'Oreal Talentspotting Grand Finalists Announced
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Kate
Dated: November 1, 2007 5:23 PM
Dated: November 1, 2007 5:23 PM
The Grand Finalists of Talentspotting 2007 have spent the weekend in Rome at the L’Oréal Professionnel Exposure Tour, as part of their prize for winning their semi-final events.
The six finalists (pictured below), fought off stiff competition in the vibrant, regional semi-finals and will now go head-to-head in the Grand Final on November 12.
Continue reading "L'Oreal Talentspotting Grand Finalists Announced" »
Tags: L'Oreal Professionnel , L'Oreal Talentspotting
MTV Europe Music Awards Asks All The Right Questions
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Ruth
Dated: November 2, 2007 10:31 AM
Dated: November 2, 2007 10:31 AM
I watched the Europe Music Awards last night and the lead singer of the Foo Fighters Dave Grohl asked a selection of superstars what song they wished they had written! What a great question.
So I am asking you: what style do you wish you had created and why? Ruth @HJi x
Looking Good at the MTV Europe Music Awards
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Ruth
Dated: November 2, 2007 10:35 AM
Dated: November 2, 2007 10:35 AM
The stars shone at the MTV Europe Music Awards last night.
Tokio Hotel proved that plenty of lacquer and straighteners can create big hair, while Nelly Fertado went blonde for the night.
Amy Winehouse -- despite forgetting the words of her song -- took the award for biggest hair with extensions down her back and an enormous beehive.
Pussycat Girl Nicole Scherzinger also wore long extensions which looked stunning. Overall the theme was sexy rock n' roll -- and the music wasn't bad either!
Ruth@HJi x
Tags: Amy Winehouse , Nelly Furtado , Tokio Hotel
Cheeky night out for salon stars
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Emma T
Dated: November 2, 2007 11:44 AM
Dated: November 2, 2007 11:44 AM
Extensions company Racoon did its bit for charity this week, sponsoring the Marine Connection’s Safety Nets Ball. And a glittering line-up of Britain’s best-known hairdressers also leant their support.
Guy Kremer, Sean and Claire Dawson, Terry Calvert, Nick Malenko & Royston Blythe, Richard Ward and Errol Douglas all turned out to enjoy the evening, which included an auction of fishnet stockings and string vests designed by stars including Orlando Bloom, Charlotte Church and the Sugababes.
The ‘Babes later performed a brilliant acoustic set, despite the absence of new band member Amelle. Let’s hope her no-show was just down to a cold and the group aren’t planning yet another restructure!
Other celebrities at the Park Lane party included Jodie Marsh and husband Matt Peacock, who canoodled for the cameras, while Cheeky Girl Gabriela was overheard singing the praises of her boyfriend, Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik, to twin sister Monica, under the watchful eye of their ever-present mum.
The Cheekies, dressed in matching, minimal silver-sequinned gowns, later took to the stage to a chorus of Happy Birthday, with footballers’ favourites, model Danielle Lloyd and George’s ex Alex Best, joining in the sing-along.
The event raised funds for the conservation of whales and dolphins.
Emma T@HJi x
What Can We Learn From Celebrity Scissorhands?
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 5, 2007 11:38 AM
Dated: November 5, 2007 11:38 AM
When HJi caught up with Lee Stafford before Celebrity Scissorhands 2007 kicked off, he told us he had big plans for the celebrities he was about to transform into hairdressers.
The 'stars' aren't just going to be cutting hair in the salon this year, they will also be putting on a stage show in front of an audience of hairdressers.
And being a perfectionist, Lee wasn't going to settle for mediocrity from his students. "I want them to star on the stage and I don't just want the hairdressers in the audience to be thinking 'I can't believe they have achieved that', I also want them to be thinking 'I can't believe I learned something from them'," he said.
So, one week into the programme what - if anything - can we learn from Celebrity Scissorhands? More than you might suspect...
Continue reading "What Can We Learn From Celebrity Scissorhands?" »
Tags: Celebrity Scissorhands , Children in Need , Lee Stafford , Steve Strange
Making Clients Look '10 Years Younger' - Andrew
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Andrew Barton
Dated: November 6, 2007 7:44 AM
Dated: November 6, 2007 7:44 AM
Last weekend in Rome with L'Oreal was fantastic. It was a really good trip, our collection was well received and I met lots of lovely new people.
To be honest, it was a bit of a party weekend and I'm proud to say that partying is one thing that hairdressers do really well when we all get together!
Back home and I've been filming for the next series of 10 Years Younger which is always a lot of hard work, but great fun.
Continue reading "Making Clients Look '10 Years Younger' - Andrew" »
Tags: 10 Years Younger , Andrew Barton , British Hairdresser of the Year , Lisa Shepherd
Braving The Dragons' Den - Shaun P's Story
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Kate
Dated: November 6, 2007 2:26 PM
Dated: November 6, 2007 2:26 PM
Anyone who has ever seen the Dragons' Den will tell you that you either have to have supreme confidence in your product, be completely deluded or just plain desperate to brave the dragons.
It certainly isn't a decision to be taken lightly.
Unless, of course, you are Shaun Pulfrey, who found himself face to face with the fearsome five-some just to get a friend off his case.
"A friend of mine told me to take the Tangle Teezer to the Dragons' Den, but I said I was too busy," explains Shaun. "I was working toward launching at Salon International and I was also Assistant Technical Director at Richard Ward, so I didn't have a spare moment.
"One day, he was bugging the hell out of me. He told me that this series was full so it wouldn't be until next year anyway. So I copied my strap-line, plonked it down on the entry form and said that I was after half a million quid."
"They got back to me the next day and before I knew it I was at Wood Lane doing a screen test."
Continue reading "Braving The Dragons' Den - Shaun P's Story" »
Tags: Dragons' Den , Shaun P , Tangle Teezer
What's in Beverly C's Bag?
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 7, 2007 12:07 PM
Dated: November 7, 2007 12:07 PM
We took a peek inside former HJ British Hairdresser of the Year Beverly C’s handbag, to find the items she can’t bear to be without.
Continue reading "What's in Beverly C's Bag?" »
Tags: Beverly C
The Problems With Being A Salon Junior
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Louis Wesolowski
Dated: November 8, 2007 3:23 PM
Dated: November 8, 2007 3:23 PM
I’d like to start this week’s post with a question for anyone else starting out in the industry – is it just me or does everyone else find it really hard to find models?
The reason I ask is that I seem to be relying heavily on my contacts book to get people in for my training sessions: this week it was my nan and a friend!
It got me wondering whether it is a universal problem or just me.
I do understand why people would be reluctant to let a trainee loose on their hair – after all it is one of your most important features.
But, it’s not like we are going to do anything dramatically wrong because we are briefed before the cut and we have people watching throughout.
Continue reading "The Problems With Being A Salon Junior" »
Terry Calvert Praises Clipso's Young Superstars
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 9, 2007 9:54 AM
Dated: November 9, 2007 9:54 AM
Clipso have recognised its generation of upcoming talented hairdressers in its Clipso Young Superstars awards.
The annual awards are categorised into NVQ Level 1, 2 and 3 and pit Clipso and Addiction salon trainees against one another to win prizes including Selfridges vouchers, £200 Excellent Edges scissors donated by ADSN Solutions, and hair goodies from L’Oreal Professionel, Fudge, and Tangle Teezer.
The event was organised by Emma Basset, assistant manager at Clipso Watford, and the audience were kept enthralled with the impressive talents of Clipso trainees from first to third year level each presenting a complete look model and each having two minutes to explain their concept, technique and over all look.
The competitors were then judged by renowned session stylist Adam Reed, PR expert Samantha Grocutt, and award winning hairdressers Robert Eaton and Mark Woolley.
Continue reading "Terry Calvert Praises Clipso's Young Superstars" »
Tags: Clipso , Terry Calvert
Sensience International Artistic Director Named
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 9, 2007 10:27 AM
Dated: November 9, 2007 10:27 AM
Senscience has announced British hairdresser Martin Hillier as their International Artistic Director.
Martin, who hails from London, currently lives in Canada and is the Canadian Session Stylist of the Year. He travelled the world presenting his extensive hairdressing skills to an international audience before settling in Canada and becoming co-owner of The Lounge Hair Studio in Vancouver.
“This role is a first for the brand and I will be working with the LA marketing division to create an international advertising and hair trend campaign that will appeal to both the hairdresser and consumer," says Martin.
"Senscience is a prestigious hair care range and with my experience as a session stylist, I will be creating hair that has a definite luxurious element.
“2008 will see me travelling to Europe to present the Senscience philosophy and hair trends and the UK will definitely be on my list of places to visit and present.”
Tags: Martin Hillier , Senscience
Salon Goes ‘Naked’ For Breast Cancer Care
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Kate
Dated: November 9, 2007 10:58 AM
Dated: November 9, 2007 10:58 AM
Salon of the Year 2007 Finalists the Hair Advice Centre, raised plenty of smiles and over £300 of funds for Breast Cancer Care, when a naked butler joined their nineteen-strong team for the weekend!
As well as temporarily transforming their premises into a pretty pink wonderland, the five-star salon in Englefield Green invited a charming, bare-chested beau to wait on clients and tend to their every need during their ‘Tickled Pink Tea Party’.
In exchange for a small donation to the charity, clients enjoyed service with a smile and a six-pack from the topless hunk during their treatments at the salon.
Continue reading "Salon Goes ‘Naked’ For Breast Cancer Care" »
Tags: Breast Cancer Care , Hair Advice Centre
Afro Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Pictures
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 9, 2007 4:30 PM
Dated: November 9, 2007 4:30 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the specialist awards finalists' pictures.
Artistic Team | Avant Garde | Colour Technician | Men's | Newcomer
 Errol Douglas Errol Douglas Salon, London |  Anthony Mondon and Kitty Lam Toni & Guy, Ilford, Essex |
 Clare Rothestein Bloww, London |  Michelle Sultan Hype Coiffure, London |
 Michelle Thompson Francesco Group Academy, Stafford |  Marlon Wright M&M Hair Academy, Twickenham, Middlesex |
Tags: Afro hair , British Hairdressing Awards , hairstyle pictures , Schwarzkopf Professional
Artistic Team of the Year Finalists' Pictures
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Kate
Dated: November 12, 2007 9:59 AM
Dated: November 12, 2007 9:59 AM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the specialist awards finalists' pictures.
Afro | Artistic Team | Avant Garde | Colour Technician | Men's | Newcomer
 Hob Salons London |  Paul Falltrick Hairdressing Romford, Essex |
 Rush Croydon, London |  Stephen Carey Salon London |
 Toni & Guy London |  Trevor Sorbie London |
Tags: Artistic Team of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards , hairstyle pictures , Schwarzkopf Professional
Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year Finalists Pictures
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 12, 2007 10:40 AM
Dated: November 12, 2007 10:40 AM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the specialist awards finalists' pictures.
Afro | Artistic Team | Avant Garde | Colour Technician | Men's | Newcomer
 Darren Ambrose D&J Ambrose, Pinner, Middlesex |  Sally And Jamie Brooks Brooks & Brooks, London |
 Paul Falltrick Paul Falltrick Hairdressing, Romford, Essex |  Robert Masciave Metropolis Hairdressing, Kington, Surrey |
 Mo and Margaret Nabbach M&M Hair Academy, London |  Anne Veck Anne Veck Hair, Oxford, Oxfordshire |
Tags: avant garde , Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards , hairstyle pictures , Schwarzkopf Professional
Colour Technician of the Year Finalists' Pictures
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 12, 2007 11:08 AM
Dated: November 12, 2007 11:08 AM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the specialist awards finalists' pictures.
Afro | Artistic Team | Avant Garde | Colour Technician | Men's | Newcomer
 AJ Blackadder Toni & Guy, Kensington, London |  Francesco Fontana Essensuals, Covent Garden, London |
 Gary Hooker and Michael Young Hooker & Young, Newcastle-upon-Tyne |  Michelle Lawley Royston Blythe, Wolverhampton |
 Mark Leeson Mark Leeson Hair, Body & Mind, Mansfield |  Jo O'Neill Toni & Guy Covent Garden, London |
Tags: British Hairdressing Awards , Colour Technician of the Year , hairstyle pictures , Schwarzkopf Professional
Men's Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Pictures
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 12, 2007 11:16 AM
Dated: November 12, 2007 11:16 AM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the specialist awards finalists' pictures.
Afro | Artistic Team | Avant Garde | Colour Technician | Men's | Newcomer
 Carl Blake Jacks of London, Guildford, Surrey |  Louis Byrne Brooks & Brooks, London |
 Mark Leeson Mark Leeson Hair, Body & Mind, Mansfield |  Michelle McKay Ishoka, Aberdeen |
 Jim Shaw Essensuals, Billericay, Essex |  Mark Smith Smith's Bromley, Kent |
Tags: British Hairdressing Awards , hairstyle pictures , Men's Hairdresser of the Year , Schwarzkopf Professional
Newcomer of the Year Finalists' Pictures
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 12, 2007 11:34 AM
Dated: November 12, 2007 11:34 AM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the specialist awards finalists' pictures.
Afro | Artistic Team | Avant Garde | Colour Technician | Men's | Newcomer
 Anna Chapman Trevor Sorbie, Brighton, East Sussex |  Tammy Cox Royson Blythe, Wolverhampton |
 Amie Dunn Andrew Collinge Hairdressing, Manchester |  Kate Hubbard Royson Blythe, Wolverhampton |
 Natasha Steele Lisa Shepherd Salons, Kidderminster |  Lorna Urand Hair Oasis, Pitsea, Essex |
Tags: British Hairdressing Awards , hairstyle pictures , Newcomer of the Year , Schwarzkopf Professional
Fudge Dish the Dirt on the Urban Music Awards
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 12, 2007 2:09 PM
Dated: November 12, 2007 2:09 PM
Fudge and the Martyn Maxey Salon went underground and urban as the official sponsors of the Kickers Urban Music Awards 2007.
Working closely with celebrity hairdresser Martin Maxey and his team of stylists, the Fudge focused hair team styled the hair of models and celebrity guest presenters throughout the evening.
Being placed next to the stage area to ensure that everyone presenting on stage looked ultra cool before they stepped into the limelight meant they were right on the spot to pick up all the gossip from night.
Continue reading "Fudge Dish the Dirt on the Urban Music Awards " »
Tags: Fudge , Jade Goody , Martyn Maxey , Urban Music Awards
John Paul DeJoria On The Paul Mitchell Success Story
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Emma S.
Dated: November 13, 2007 12:13 PM
Dated: November 13, 2007 12:13 PM
More than two decades ago John Paul DeJoria joined forces with his friend Paul Mitchell, and launched John Paul Mitchell Systems – the phenomenon which is Paul Mitchell.
In 1989, Paul Mitchell passed away and his son, Angus, soon followed in his father’s footsteps and worked tirelessly to earn the respect of his peers as company co-owner.
The Paul Mitchell story in many ways exemplifies the American dream. It began with just US$700 and is now the largest professional single line privately owned brand in the US.
The rest, as they say, is history, but it’s one of the most interesting and motivating tales of hairdressing history you’ll ever hear.
Continue reading "John Paul DeJoria On The Paul Mitchell Success Story" »
Tags: John Paul DeJoria , Paul Mitchell
Have Your Say On Uma Thurman's Hair
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Kate
Dated: November 13, 2007 1:57 PM
Dated: November 13, 2007 1:57 PM
When we asked a couple of stylists whether Uma Thurman had killer hair to match her assassin role in Kill Bill they told us that it's more of a dead loss.
“Uma is such an unusual beauty and always looks stunning. But this colour is too light and solid, with slightly too much gold, which I don’t think suits her fair and pinkish complexion. I would suggest she needs a slightly deeper more multi-tonal colour to complement her features. Her hair colour would be good as a highlight, but it doesn’t work as an all over colour.”
Inanch Emir, Inanch
“Uma is beautiful and elegant but her hair is very fine. I don’t think this long look enhances her delicate features and would suggest a shorter style sitting just above her shoulders. I would add layers to give more volume to the finished look but it would still be feminine and sassy.”
Bruno Marc, Marc Antoni, Reading, Hampshire
But what do you think? If you too feel that she needs work to Be Cool let us know your suggestions for getting the best out of her locks.
Tags: celebrity style , Uma Thurman
Charles Worthington Young Apprentice Awards
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Ruth
Dated: November 14, 2007 11:54 AM
Dated: November 14, 2007 11:54 AM
I spent last night judging the Charles Worthington Young Apprentice Awards, where year 1, 2 and 3 apprentices created a cut and blow-dry, cut, style and colour and interpretation of the company's Animate collection.
It was amazing to see the enthusiasm of the youngsters -- some had only been with the company for a few months - but their talent, skills and comaraderie was exceptional and Charles looked on like a proud father. Ruth@HJi x
Is Penelope's The Hottest Celebrity Hair?
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 14, 2007 3:58 PM
Dated: November 14, 2007 3:58 PM
Penelope Cruz has the most stunning hair in celebville!
Well, that's the conclusion that Metro Readers came up with when polled on celebrities with the most attractive facial features, anyway.
Now, there is a lot to be said for Ms Cruz's long glossy locks, but the best of all celebrities? I'm not convinced.
Continue reading "Is Penelope's The Hottest Celebrity Hair?" »
Tags: Angelina Jolie , celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style , Kate Moss , Penelope Cruz , Sarah Harding
Olive's Hair Heroes Win L'Oréal Talentspotting
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Kate
Dated: November 14, 2007 4:54 PM
Dated: November 14, 2007 4:54 PM
Talentspotting Grand Finalists | Talentspotting Semi-Finalists
An ecstatic Olive Tucker from the House of Colour in Dublin was named L'Oréal Talentspotting winner after a tense and exciting Grand Final at the Dorchester Hotel, London.
The six finalists each had 15 minutes to present their moodboards, which were inspired by everything from corrosion to Cirque de burlesque, to the full-house crowd.
They then had to fend off questions about their theme, inspiration and presentation from the judging panel of Carolyn Newman from Charles Worthington, Sally Brooks from Brooks and Brooks, Trevor Sorbie and Fellowship president Sean Dawson.
Continue reading "Olive's Hair Heroes Win L'Oréal Talentspotting" »
Tags: L'Oreal Professionnel , L'Oreal Talentspotting
Young Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Kate
Dated: November 15, 2007 3:22 PM
Dated: November 15, 2007 3:22 PM
The Finalists (M-Z)
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| Entrant withdrawn | Kirsty Moore-Haines Keith Hall Hairdressing |
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| Leonardo Rizzo Sanrizz | Neil Smith Barrie Stephen |
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| Jamie Stevens Errol Douglas | Vicky Turner Goldsworthy Hairdressing |
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| Antoinette Watson Hooker & Young | Hayley Welling Gente |
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| Shaun Wilkins Altro Mondo | Charlotte Yarwood Jamilla Paul |
Tags: Clothes Show Live , Young Hairdresser of the Year Competition
Ninia Benjamin Wins Celebrity Scissorhands 2007
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Kate
Dated: November 16, 2007 11:52 AM
Dated: November 16, 2007 11:52 AM
After three weeks of training - and some real hair horrors along the way - Ninia Benjamin was named the top dog of Celebrity Scissorhands 2007.
With Lee Stafford looking on rather like a proud parent, the stand-up comedian went up against Radio One's Aled Hayden Jones in a live stage show.
The pair had already had an hour to prepare their models, but in the remaining 20 minutes they completed their looks on the stage in front of a packed audience, including some of the biggest names in the hair industry.
Continue reading "Ninia Benjamin Wins Celebrity Scissorhands 2007" »
Tags: Anthony Mascolo , Beverly C , Celebrity Scissorhands , Errol Douglas , Richard Ward , Sasha Mascolo , Toni Mascolo
The Young Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Kate
Dated: November 16, 2007 1:42 PM
Dated: November 16, 2007 1:42 PM
The waiting is over and the finalists of the Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year, in association HJi, have been announced.
Over 100 young stylists with between three and five years' experience submitted their ladies commercial looks hoping to win the inagural Young Hairdresser of the Year crown.
After much delibertaion and some tough decisions, the judging panel of Lisa Shepherd, Paul Merritt, Andrew Barton and Beverly C narrowed down the photographs to their 20 favourites.
“This is the sort of competition I love judging above all others, it’s so exciting to see how much young talent is just bursting out of British hairdressing," said Lisa. "Judging was an almost impossible task with such a variety of skills showing through but there were a few that stood out for me.
"Well done to those who made it to the finals, what an amazing achievement. it’s just the start and I can’t wait to see them presenting live on stage at the Clothes Show. Just brilliant.”
The finalists will now have to re-create the looks they submitted in their photograpghs live on stage at the Clothes Show Live on December 9.
The top six on the day will go through to a live catwalk show in front of a packed crowd in the Fashion Theatre, before being narrowed down to one overall winner who will receive a trophy, £1,000 cash, a front cover shoot for HJ and Your Hair magazines and loads more amazing prizes.
Continue reading "The Young Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos" »
Tags: Clothes Show Live , Young Hairdresser of the Year Competition
George Hammer's new visionary concept
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Ruth
Dated: November 16, 2007 3:37 PM
Dated: November 16, 2007 3:37 PM
I have spent the morning with George Hammer, owner of Urban Retreat at Harrods, talking about his new concept, UR Beautiful, a salon which has opened in Boots in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey.
George isn't a trained hairdresser, but has been in the industry for years. He made his name when he opened The Sanctuary in London, then went on to bring Aveda to the UK before concentrating on his Urban Retreat salon in Harrods.
His passion for business is evident and he is very inspiring to talk to, with fascinating stories and analogies. Urban Retreat at Harrods is the biggest salon in Europe - it occupies 20,000sq ft - but his challenges and concerns can be found anywhere on the high street.
You can read about his new venture early in the new year. Ruth@HJi x
Tags: Aveda , George hammer , Urban Retreat
Training on Kids and Mannequins - Louis
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Louis Wesolowski
Dated: November 19, 2007 1:43 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 1:43 PM
On Monday, I had my NVQ training and we were doing our theory work, which was about as much fun as exams can be! We did two H10 tests on blowdrying, setting and the like.
I know I passed one of them, but the other one hasn’t been marked yet and now I won’t find out until the new year because the training stops in December because it is just too busy.
If you do fail a test, there are a number of different options depending on how badly you failed. If you made a complete hash of the paper, you have to do the whole thing again; but if it’s just one or two questions you can go away do your research and then just tackle those – let’s hope I won’t have to do either!
We also did some practice on some mannequins - learning how to pin and set curls. Working on mannequins feels odd at first, but is it useful because you get to have a fiddle and try things out without having to worry about the result!
I actually have two mannequins in my room at home, which my friends find kind of weird. I have to turn them around when I go to sleep, though, because they are scary if you wake up in the middle of the night!
I also cut a little girl’s hair, which was great because I didn’t have to be briefed or watched over until we got to the layering at the end.
Children make great models because they tend to have basic cuts, but the problem is that they fidget loads, which makes the job harder.
The other downside is that kids don’t have blow dries and, as I’ve said before, styling and finishing is my favourite bit of the job, so that’s a bit of a let down. I’m sure I’ll get to do lots of styling mt friends' hair over the party season, though, so I can’t complain.
Eastern Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 19, 2007 2:43 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 2:43 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands | North Eastern | Northern Ireland | North Western | Scottish | Southern | Wales and South West
 Clive Boon and Kelly Smith Boons, Retford, Nottinghamshire |  Terry Kay Mark Leeson Hair, Body and Mind, Mansfield |
 Justin and Becky Matthews Nigel Alexandre, Norwich |  Anne McGuigan Anne McGuigan Hair and Beauty Centre, Leighton Buzzard |
 Simon Raby Toni & Guy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire |  Emanuele Valenti Toni & Guy, Norwich, Norfolk |
Tags: British Hairdressing Awards , Eastern Hairdresser of the Year , hairstyle pictures
London Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Kate
Dated: November 19, 2007 3:24 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 3:24 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands | North Eastern | Northern Ireland | North Western | Scottish | Southern | Wales and South West
 Richard Ashforth Saco Hair |  Nick Bland Harringtons |
 Andrew Heasman Rush London |  Karine Jackson Karine Jackson |
 Carl McCaffrey and Nina Beckert Toni & Guy |  Angelo Seminara Trevor Sorbie |
Tags: British Hairdressing Awards , hairstyle pictures , London Hairdresser of the Year
Midlands Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Kate
Dated: November 19, 2007 3:34 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 3:34 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands | North Eastern | Northern Ireland | North Western | Scottish | Southern | Wales and South West
 Lisa Booth Escape Hair Design, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire |  Stephen Fordham Essensuals, Rugby, Warwickshire |
 Timothy Lawton TPL Hairdressing, Nantwich, Cheshire |  Nick Malenko and Royston Blythe Royston Blythe, Wolverhampton |
 Tim Scott-Wright Lisa Shepherd Salons, Kidderminster, Worcestershhire |
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North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Dated: November 19, 2007 3:44 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 3:44 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands |North Eastern | Northern Ireland | North Western | Scottish | Southern | Wales and South West
 Robert Eaton Russell Eaton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire |  Paul Ferguson Hooker & Young, Seaham, Co Durham |
 Susan Hall Reds Hair & Beauty, Sunderland |  Marcus King Hooker & Young, Wynyward, Cleveland |
 Michael Lewis and Katrina Ashton Headlines Elite, Sheffield, South Yorkshire |  Claire Morley and Michael Veitch Contemporary, Guisborough, Cleveland |
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Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Dated: November 19, 2007 4:26 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 4:26 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands | North Eastern | Northern Ireland | North Western | Scottish | Southern | Wales and South West
 Joanne Andrews Gatsby International, Bangor, Co Down |  Noel Burns Zuni Hair Consultants, Belfast |
 Simon Houston Simon Houston Hairdressing, Ballymena, Co Antrim |  Clive Johnston Clive Alexander, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh |
 Keith Kane Keith Kane Hair International, Carryduff, Belfast |  Suzan Manning Paul Stafford Hair & Beauty, Belfast |
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North Western Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Dated: November 19, 2007 4:40 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 4:40 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands | North Eastern | Northern Ireland |North Western | Scottish | Southern | Wales and South West
 Harry Boocock The Hair Studio, Leeds, West Yorkshire |  Nichola Hulatt West Row Hairdressing, Weatherby, West Yorkshire |
 Jamie Langley Cutting Room Creative, Leeds, West Yorkshire |  Caroline McCabe Andrew Collinge Hairdressing, Liverpool |
 Sharon Peake Ethos, Manchester |  Carl Shaw Carl Shaw Hairdressing, Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
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Scottish Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Dated: November 19, 2007 5:06 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 5:06 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands | North Eastern | Northern Ireland | North Western | Scottish | Southern | Wales and South West
 Philip Bell Ishoka, Aberdeen |  Tracey Devine Angels, Aberdeen |
 Gary Lees Lees & Thompson Hairdressing, Motherwell |  Suzie McGill Rainbow Room International, Uddingston |
 Kay McIntyre McIntyres, Dundee |  Faruk Mohammed Hair by JFK, Edinburgh |
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Southern Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Dated: November 19, 2007 5:18 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 5:18 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands | North Eastern | Northern Ireland | North Western | Scottish |Southern | Wales and South West
 Sam Burnett Rush, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey |  Ryan Dowd Zappas, Caversham, Berkshire |
 Bruno Marc Giametti Marc Antoni, Reading, Berkshire |  Gary Gill Monroe Hairdressing, Leatherhead, Surrey |
 Yesmin O'Brien seanhanna, Sutton, Surrey |  Gary Russell The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent |
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Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Photos
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Kate
Dated: November 19, 2007 5:30 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 5:30 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the regional finalists' pictures.
Eastern | London | Midlands | North Eastern | Northern Ireland | North Western | Scottish | Southern | Wales and South West
 Daniel Neaves Daniel K Neaves Hair, Budleigh Salterton |  Liz Shipton Style Collection, Downend, Bristol |
 Darryl Smith The Salon@Pontcanna, Cardiff |  Robert Taylor and Sally Phillipps Taylor Phillipps Hairdressing, Portishead |
 Vicky Turner Goldsworthy's, Swindon |  Tommy Van de Veken Tommy's Hair Company, Ruthin |
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A Week of Hair Competitions - Andrew Barton
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Dated: November 19, 2007 6:02 PM
Dated: November 19, 2007 6:02 PM
This week has been full of travel, clients and teaching, long long days and lots of fun!
Well, fun apart from the bit when I was delayed at the airport for hours on end. Thank goodness for my Blackberry because at least I can get some work done.
I do wish airport designers would think about lighting though, those nasty bright lights give you a headache!
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Tags: Andrew Barton , British Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards , Jill Halfpenny , Paul Merritt
Paul Mitchell's 'Truly International' Conference
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Dated: November 20, 2007 11:49 AM
Dated: November 20, 2007 11:49 AM
I flew back to London last night after a brilliant couple of days in Rome for Paul Mitchell’s Signature Gathering Europe 2007.
It was the first time this mammoth event, which attracted over 1500 delegates from 21 countries, was held in Europe.
The truly international conference included hair shows by Angus M, Mic salon from Slovenia and the legendry Robert Cromeans.
Technical seminars also gave delegates a chance to brush up on their cutting and colouring skills, with some truly inspiring sessions.
But it wasn’t all work- we all partied into the early hours at the wild 70s party (yes, I was the one in the hideous 70s maxi dress strutting my stuff on the dance floor!).
It was great to meet so many hairdressers from the UK who really did get into the spirit of the whole event in their inspired costumes.
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New Shu Uemura Range Unveiled for the Industry
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Dated: November 23, 2007 10:11 AM
Dated: November 23, 2007 10:11 AM
This week saw the launch of the latest range to hit the professional market, Mr Uemura -- who already has a hugely successful and sought after make-up and skincare range on the high street -- has now designed a haircare specifically for salons.
The premium range includes homecare products as well as relaxing massages which, watching the video at the launch, was relaxing in itself. India Miller from Charlie Miller, Edinburgh, is one of the ambassadors for the range and gave an interesting presentation on the range, revealing that she already has clients who have ordered £200 and £400 worth of products before it has even been launched. Proof that consumers will pay for the best products for their hair. Ruth@HJi x
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Errol Douglas's BHA Afro Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 8:37 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 8:37 AM
The stunning collection that won Errol Douglas, of Errol Douglas, Knightsbridge, the Afro Hairdresser of the Year award at the 2007 British Hairdressing Awards
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Jim Shaw's BHA Men's Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 8:43 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 8:43 AM
The collection that won Jim Shaw the Men's Hairdresser of the Year award at the 2007 British Hairdressing Awards
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Anna Chapman's BHA Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 8:47 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 8:47 AM
Anna Chapman of Trevor Sorbie, Brighton, won Newcomer of the Year at the 2007 British Hairdressing Awards, here is the collection that helped her do it...
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Trevor Sorbie Artistic Team's BHA Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 8:51 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 8:51 AM
The Trevor Sorbie Artistic Team's award-winning collection.
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Darren Ambrose's Avant Garde BHA Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 9:26 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 9:26 AM
The award-winning collection of 2007 Avant-Garde Hairdresser of the Year Darren Ambrose, of D&J Ambrose, Middlesex.
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Mark Leeson's BHA Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 9:34 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 9:34 AM
Mark's Leeson of Mark Leeson Hair, Body and Mind, won the Colour Technician of the Year award at the 2007 British Hairdressing Awards.
Here is his award winning collection...
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Clive Boon and Kelly Smith's Eastern Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 10:42 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 10:42 AM
2007 Eastern Hairdressers of the Year Clive Boon and Kelly Smith's award-winning collection.
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Fudge Support the Condom Essential Wear campaign
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Dated: November 25, 2007 10:58 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 10:58 AM
With the party season fast approaching, Fudge has created the ultimate solution to a fun-filled night out, which will keep you looking stylish and playing safe all night.
Fudge has teamed up with Mates condoms to launch an Over Night Kit containing travel size hair care essentials alongside a Mates Xtra Pleasure condom.
The initiative supported by the Condom Essential Wear campaign, highlights the fact that a condoms are an essential part of preparing for a weekend away or action-packed night out.
Featuring the message, ‘Do It In Style - get the look with Fudge, give off the right image with a condom’, the pack containing Fudge mini shampoo, conditioner and Fudge Matte Hed styling paste sachet will mean you’ll never have an excuse for bad hair on the go!
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Timothy Scott-Wright's Midlands Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 10:59 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 10:59 AM
Midland's Hairdresser of the Year, Timothy Scott-Wright, of Lisa Shepherd Salons, award winning collection
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- British Hardresser of the Year - Angelo Seminara
- Afro Hairdresser of the Year - Errol Douglas
- Avant-Garde Hairdresser of the Year - Darren Ambrose
- Colour Technician Of the Year - Mark Leeson
- Mens Hairdresser of the Year - Jim Shaw
- Newcomer of the Year - Anna Chapman
- Scottish Hairdresser of the Year - Tracey Devine
- Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year - Noel Burns
- North Western Hairdresser of the Year - Harry Boocock
- North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year - Robert Eaton
- Eastern Hairdressers of the Year - Clive Boon and Kelly Smith
- London Hairdresser of the Year - Karine Jackson
- Southern Hairdresser of the Year - Bruno Marc Giammattei
- Wales and South Western Hairdresser of the Year - Liz Shipton
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ghd Host The Night of the Fallen Angels Tour
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Dated: November 25, 2007 11:17 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 11:17 AM
ghd has continued its global expansion programme with a three-city European tour fabulously entitled ‘The Night of the Fallen Angels’.
The two-act extravaganza was staged in Copenhagen, Florence and Madrid and played to a total of 3,000 enthusiastic and enthralled hairdressers.
Act 1 – Creation
The international ghd Directive showcasing 11 ethereal looks on live models around the theme ‘Heavenly Creatures’. These ‘pure and virtuous’ creatures then systematically and shockingly fell from grace in the wickedly sinful and sexy
Act 2 – Corruption
High-octane dance numbers and special effects.
“The Fallen Angels Tour was an extraordinary undertaking," said Beth Watson, ghd Education Director. "The venues, branding and sheer scale of the event was amazing, but well worth it to produce such an extravaganza.
"We wanted stylists in Denmark, Italy and Spain to have a real ‘brand immersion’ experience and to see some really credible, exciting hairdressing.
"The feedback has been great. We hope this will lead to further UK and European shows next year.”
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Tracey Devine's Scottish Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 11:25 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 11:25 AM
The collection that won Tracey Devine of Angles Hair in Aberdeen the Scottish Hairdresser of the Year award at the 2007 British Hairdressing Awards
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Liz Shipton's Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 11:35 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 11:35 AM
Liz's award-winning collection.
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Bruno Marc Giamattei's Southern Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 11:57 AM
Dated: November 25, 2007 11:57 AM
The award winning collection of 2007 Southern Hairdresser of the Year, Bruno Marc Giamattei, of Marc Antoni,
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Blushes Team Up With Stroud College
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Dated: November 25, 2007 1:10 PM
Dated: November 25, 2007 1:10 PM
Stroud College in Gloucestershire has been appointed to provide training for Blushes, one of the UK’s leading hair salon groups.
Around 30 members of staff at the Gloucestershire-based group will undergo training and continuing professional development under the guidance of Stroud College in Gloucestershire (SCG) tutors.
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Noel Burns's Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 1:17 PM
Dated: November 25, 2007 1:17 PM
The collection that won Noel Burns, of Zuni Hair, Belfast, the title of Northern Ireland hairdresser of the Year at the 2007 British Hairdressing Awards
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Harry Boocock's North Western Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Kate
Dated: November 25, 2007 1:26 PM
Dated: November 25, 2007 1:26 PM
Harry's Boocock, of The Hair Studio, Leeds, walked away with the North-Western Hairdresser of the Year award at the 2007 British Hairdressing Awards
Here is his award winning collection
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Robert Eaton's North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 1:30 PM
Dated: November 25, 2007 1:30 PM
Robert's Eaton of Russell Eaton in Barnsley, West Yorkshire took the award for North-Eastern Hairdresser of the year at the 2007 British Hairdresser of the Year award ceremony
Here is his award-winning collection...
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Karine Jackson's London Hairdresser of the Year Collection
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Dated: November 25, 2007 1:33 PM
Dated: November 25, 2007 1:33 PM
The 2007 British Hairdressing Awards saw Karine Jackson, of Karine Jackson Hair and Beauty, Covent Garden, win the London Hairdresser of the Year award.
Here is her award-winning collection...
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British Hairdresser of the Year Finalists' Pictures
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Dated: November 25, 2007 3:02 PM
Dated: November 25, 2007 3:02 PM
The winners of HJs British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional will be revealed at the Grosvenor House hotel on 26 November.
As we countdown to the big night, here's an opportunity for you to see the specialist awards finalists' pictures.
Afro | Artistic Team | Avant Garde | Colour Technician | Men's | Newcomer
 Andrew Barton Saks Hair & Beauty |  Antionette Beenders Aveda |
 Errol Douglas Errol Doouglas Salon, Knightsbridge, London |  Akin Konizi HOB Salons |
 Angelo Seminara Trevor Sorbie |  Phil Smith Toni & Guy |
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Black Beauty/Wahl Awards Winners
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Dated: November 26, 2007 10:07 AM
Dated: November 26, 2007 10:07 AM
An emotional Errol Douglas took the Afro Stylist of the Year award at the Black Beauty/Wahl Hair Awards 2007.
Errol was a finalist for the ultimate afro award and fought stiff competition from George Kosit from Kosit Hair Design; Angela Mitchel, Desmond Murray Hairdressing; Michelle Sultan, Hype Coiffure Battersea; Michelle Thompson, Francesco Group Academy and Marlon Wright from M&M Hair Academy.
The night, at the Hilton Metropole, recognised the creme de la creme of afro hairdressing talent.
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Tags: Afro Stylist of the Year , Black Beauty/Wahl Awards , Errol Douglas , Wahl
Angelo Seminara's British Hairdresser of the Year winning collection
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Dated: November 26, 2007 1:57 PM
Dated: November 26, 2007 1:57 PM
The amazing collection the won Angelo Seminara of Trevor Sorbie Professional, the title of British Hairdresser of the Year for 2007
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British Hairdressing Awards 07 in Summary
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Dated: November 27, 2007 8:30 AM
Dated: November 27, 2007 8:30 AM
Missed out on the British Hairdressing Awards? Here's a brief summary of how the biggest night in the hairdressing calendar panned out.
It was at...
At the Grosvenor House Hotel London. The evening began with finalists' drinks, a Schwarzkopf champagne reception and a general drinks reception in the ballroom.
Guests included...
The creme de la creme of British hairdressing. Guests also came from as far afield as Russia and Croatia.
We wore...
Hairdressers don't have a reputation for being some of the most stylish, creative individualistic people for no reason, and those qualities were on full display. Everything went - from full-length and fabulous to high-fashion club wear
We ate...
To start there was pear and radiccio tart, followed by wild, field and forest mushroom soup, then rump of lamb with herbal crust served with daupinoise potatoes, honey roasted carrots and mange tout; but it all paled into insignificance when compared to the melt-in-your-mouth sticky toffee pudding.
Vegetarian guests tucked into a fennel lasagne followed by fresh fruit salad.
We were entertained by...
Host Graham Norton was his usual upbeat quirky self. He entertained guests with his enthusiasm and witty one-liners, and joked that there were two surprises of the evening: that his hairdresser wasn't nominated for any of the awards and that he hadn't slept with any of the winners!
Heather Small also wowed guests with a live performance of her hits, including Moving on Up and One Night in Heaven.
The talking points
Angelo Seminara winning the British Hairdresser of the Year Award - it was the second time he had been nominated; a delighted Errol Douglas celebrating winning the Afro Hairdresser of the Year, 11 years after he first won it.
We danced to...
The latest dance tracks and classic hits and we partied long and hard into the night.
A fantastic night was had by all. Bring on next year...
British Hairdressing Awards 2007 pictures>>
Tags: Angelo Seminara , British Hairdressing Awards , Errol Douglas , Graham Norton , Heather Small
Angelo Seminara Is British Hairdresser of the Year
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Dated: November 27, 2007 9:54 AM
Dated: November 27, 2007 9:54 AM
Angelo Seminara of Trevor Sorbie has been named British Hairdresser of the Year at the Hairdressers Journal British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf.
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Tags: Akin Konizi , Andrew Barton , Angelo Seminara , Antoinette Beenders , British Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards , Errol Douglas , Phil Smith
Joanna Lumley Inspires the Color Challenge Winner
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Dated: November 29, 2007 10:05 AM
Dated: November 29, 2007 10:05 AM
Suzanne Kinane-Waltham from Killenaule in Pinchbeck has fought off competition from across the UK and Europe to win the Paul Mitchell® color challenge.
The annual competition saw 400 entrants competiting to create a unique, vibrant and distinctive mannequin head that pushed the boundaries of salon hair colour using Paul Mitchell® professional hair colour products.
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Matrix Artistic Team Complete Colourama Tour
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Dated: November 29, 2007 10:42 AM
Dated: November 29, 2007 10:42 AM
The Matrix Live Colourama tour drew to a close this month after completing a staggering 31 dates around the UK.
The Artististic Team featuring; Errol Douglas, Paul Falltrick, Barry Finnegan, Scott Green, Christian Hefti, Gary Hooker & Michael Young, Jo Jordan, Andrew Jose, Marcus King, Terry Longden, Michael Quinn, Ian Robertson, Marcus Shamim and Alexander Turnbull each brought their own special take on cut and colour inspiration to venues throughout the country.
In total some 5086 hairdressers watched the tour which showcased live colour applications and on-stage step-by-step designer cuts, as well as men's inspiration, and current trends.
Audience members had the opportunity to ask their idols questions during the roadshow, encouraging an interactive feel and producing some interesting revelations!
"Colourama was Matrix’s most ambitious and exciting tour to date," said Matrix National Education Manager Darren Oram. "This year we have reached more hairdressers than ever and have really taken Matrix education to the UK and Ireland at large!
"We can’t wait to see the looks created on stage, popping up in salons across the country. This is what Matrix is all about – connecting with hairdressers in order to educate, inspire and have fun."
Matrix Colourama Tour Photos>>
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British Hairdressing Awards Winners!
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Dated: November 29, 2007 5:26 PM
Dated: November 29, 2007 5:26 PM
The waiting is finally over and the winners of the British Hairdressing Awards 2007 have been announced.
After a drinks reception at the Grosvenor House Hotel, over 2000 members of the creme de la creme of British hairdressing gathered together in the Great Room to honour the year's star performers.
The evening began with a procession of all the finalists across the main stage before guests enjoyed a four-course meal.
Host Graham Norton, Hairdressers Journal Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Jayne Lewis-Orr and Peter Belcher, Managing Director of Schwarzkopf Professional, then presented the awards to the winners of the Regional and Specialist Awards.
The trio also welcomed Mark Leeson, Michael Young, Tina Farey and Jamie and Sally Brooks into the British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame.
Continue reading "British Hairdressing Awards Winners!" »
Tags: Afro Stylist of the Year , Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year , British Hairdressing Awards , Colour Technician of the Year , Eastern Hairdresser of the Year , London Hairdresser of the Year , Men's Hairdresser of the Year , Midlands Hairdresser of the Year , Newcomer of the Year , North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year , North Western Hairdresser of the Year , Scottish Hairdresser of the Year , Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year
Mark Woolley Styles Hair For Fashion Show For Childline
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Dated: November 30, 2007 2:58 PM
Dated: November 30, 2007 2:58 PM
Brighton hairdresser Mark Woolley and his artistic team were backstage styling hair at a fashion show that raised an impressive £30,000 for the children's charity ChildLine.
The team created simple, but striking looks on celebrities Lisa B, Nancy Sorrell, Ruby Stewart, Poppy Delavigne and Marie Donahue, who joined models on the catwalk at London's Claridge's Hotel.
The Fire and Ice fashion show, featured couture and cutting edge designs from seven top international designers; Sarah Arnett, Jacques Azagury, Christoforos Kotentos, Kyri, Ben de Lisi, Bruce Oldfield and Ruth Tarvydas; as well as spectacular jewels from adler and Autore.
Mark and his team were proud to have been involved in the occasion. He said: "As a family man, I was really keen to show my support to this charity.
"The organisers behind the fashion show were really together and made our life very easy, even with the numerous clothes changes.
"We kept the hair very contemporary and stylish by adding hairpieces donated by Hairaisers to create ultra long, shiny ponytails.
"We swept the hair back, created a quiff at the front and then clipped the Hairaisers hairpieces into place. With the couture dresses modelled, this simple but effective hairdressing worked very well."
Pictures form the Fire and Ice Fashion Show>>
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