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Anthony Mascolo Named Irish Hairdressing's 'International Icon'
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Kate
Dated: February 4, 2008 11:27 AM
The Irish Hairdressers Federation have named Anthony Mascolo their International Icon at their third annual Awards Night.
The Award is chosen by the IHF president and a senior executive committee panel on behalf of the Irish Hairdressing Industry and has previously been awarded to Joshua Galvin and Trevor Sorbie.
Continue reading "Anthony Mascolo Named Irish Hairdressing's 'International Icon' " »
Tags: Anthony Mascolo , Irish Hairdressers Federation
Project X Team Learn To Sell Themselves!
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Kate
Dated: February 4, 2008 12:43 PM
New recruits of the Fellowship’s Project X '08 education programme enjoyed their first day of expert training this month, with PR, branding and presentation skills seminars.
The lucky twelve, who were auditioned and chosen before Christmas, met up at Toni&Guy Kensington, armed with a moodboard which summed up their image, their passion and their work.
The boards were then used as a tool as they took part in interactive sessions with communications expert Harriet Evans and presentation skills guru Debbie G.
Topics covered throughout the day included:
- Why branding and PR is so important
- How to create a brand for themselves
- Tips and hints for promoting that brand to the industry, their local area and beyond
- Developing and improving presentation skills.
North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year Robert Eaton, who is mentoring the ’08 Project X group, said: "The skills these guys are learning on day one of the course will ensure they maximise every opportunity they get over the coming year and will help to really fast-forward their careers.
"I wish I’d learnt all of this when I was starting out."
The Project X group will meet again in February to spend a day with Mark Hayes learning about the importance of the line in modern hairdressing.
Other days planned for 2008 include photoshoots with Stuart Weston and TIGI, a creative cutting course with Mahogany and a colour inspiration day.
Project X 2008
Craig Barnett - Sutherland & Barnett
Ruth Bedson - Francesco Group
Christopher Lewis - Marc Antoni
Michael Dickinson - Hair Oasis
Stevie Ellis - Marc Antoni
Tanya Hennessy - Hair XS
Marco Izzo at P Kai Hair
Louise Keenan - Paul Stafford Hairdressing
Ashley Lambe - Nicky Clarke
Kyoko Onaga - Toni & Guy Clapham
Hayley Pike - Review Hairdressing
Louren Tudor - En Route Hair and Beauty
Tags: Project X
Who is Your Male Style Icon?
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Ruth
Dated: February 4, 2008 2:34 PM
Dated: February 4, 2008 2:34 PM
I had a few friends over for dinner at the weekend and we started talking about celebrities and how easily they set trends and how youngsters -- especially girls -- want to emulate their style and look.
One topic we debated was male style icons -- who has stood the test of time and who is the ultimate male style icon.
I suggested James Dean, another mentioned David Bowie and someone threw Liam Gallagher into the conversation. We all had our own ideas of what made a male style icon -- so I ask you this: Who is your male style icon and why? Ruth@HJi x
Don't have a style icon and sick of the whole celebrity culture? Join the chat on the My HJi forum>>
Tags: David Bowie , James Dean , Liam Gallagher
Secrets Of A Hollywood Session Stylist
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Kate
Dated: February 5, 2008 2:11 PM
Dated: February 5, 2008 2:11 PM
Hollywood's favourite hairstylist Tara Smith's mum and grandmother both ran a hair salon so it was only natural that she should follow in their footsteps.
After training as a make-up artist to enable her to achieve the complete look, she started assisting on films such as The Three Musketeers (working with the Brat Pack – Kiefer Sutherland and Charlie Sheen) and Hackers (as assistant hair and make-up artist to Johnny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie) and was taken to the States after working with actress Sherilyn Fenn on Darkness Falls.
These days Tara's work consists of everything from commercials to films to magazine shoots to red-carpet hair; and regular clients include Demi Moore, Anna Friel and Marisa Tomei so she's got plenty of good advice for people hoping to take her career path.
Continue reading "Secrets Of A Hollywood Session Stylist" »
Tags: session stylist , Tara Smith
The Inspiration Behind Angelo Seminara's Images
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Kate
Dated: February 6, 2008 9:51 AM
Dated: February 6, 2008 9:51 AM
Anyone with the slightest interest in hair, fashion or beauty couldn't fail to be wowed by Angelo Seminara's British Hairdressing Awards collection.
And naturally you'll have wondered what the story behind his creations was and how on earth he managed to achieve the looks.
Well, we caught up with the British Hairdresser of the Year 2007 and he told us what inspired his images... train curtain! You can see the full interview below.
Tags: Angelo Seminara , British Hairdresser of the Year
Alexa For The Chop? Have Your Say...
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Kate
Dated: February 6, 2008 4:28 PM
Dated: February 6, 2008 4:28 PM
Has anyone noticed Channel 4's ability to find one too-cool-for-school presenter after the next? The latest off the cool and quirky production line is the quite delectable Alexa Chung.
But while some of her predecessors have from time to time been accused of coming up short in the style stakes, Alexa's getting plaudits left, right and centre for her image.
Continue reading "Alexa For The Chop? Have Your Say..." »
Tags: Alexa Chung , celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style
Clynol Awards Shortlist Announced
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Kate
Dated: February 8, 2008 8:40 AM
Dated: February 8, 2008 8:40 AM
An esteemed panel of judges have narrowed down hundreds of entries from around the country to produce the shortlist for this year's Clynol Awards.
The judges, including Schwarzkopf national technical manager Mark Todd, Indola technical manager Shane Meadows, and hairdressers Ross Taylor of Falltricks and Anne Veck of Anne Veck Hair, gathered at Clynol's London Academy on Monday 14th January to set about the difficult task.
Speaking about the high standard of entries, marketing specialist and fellow judge Jenny Paul said: "Young Stylist of the Year was very challenging to judge, it's so refreshing to have a new category like this, and great for salons who don't normally get involved with photography.
"Very encouraging. I love judging these awards, Clynol accounts are so free-thinking - I love it, it's right out of the box!"
The winners will be announced in March when there are some top prizes including trophies, cash prizes and tickets to major events such as the British Hairdressing Awards and the British Hairdressing Business Awards up for grabs.
Continue reading "Clynol Awards Shortlist Announced" »
Tags: Clynol
Clispo Make Learning Fun in Paris
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Kate
Dated: February 8, 2008 10:13 AM
Dated: February 8, 2008 10:13 AM
A perfect combination of learning and fun was the order of the day when the Clipso group franchisees travelled to Paris for the L’Oreal Business Forum.
The trip included a day at the L’Oreal Global Headquarters in Paris, covering topics such as the changing market place, market proposals, the importance of client communication and interesting statistical comparisons with other European countries.
But when the education ended it was the perfect opportunity for a catch up and a chance to bounce some ideas off each other for the year ahead.
And there was plenty of time to explore the sites of Paris, including bonding evenings with L’Oreal representative Ben Taylor in the Buddha Bar wonderland and French cabaret the Lido.
Russell Mcgrath, salon manager of Clipso Watford, said: "The L’Oreal Business Forum trip to Paris was a fantastic team bonding weekend, full of lots of great ideas, interesting marketing proposals and lots of fun!"
Jack Becomes An ID Artist
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Kate
Dated: February 8, 2008 10:37 AM
Dated: February 8, 2008 10:37 AM
Jack Lawrence of Clipso London has been selected to become an L'Oreal Professionnel ID Artist.
Jack was hand picked by L’Oréal Professionnel to work together and be trained on the latest catwalk looks, new cuts, and new products in order to then become an ambassador for L’Oréal Professionnel’s styling name tecni.art and be able to train and inspire their peers, as well as their customers.
Entry is by invitation to audition only, and the young stylists have 5–10 minutes to present a mood board of their ideas and a finished model demonstrating their colour, cut and styling skills, and to talk about the products and techniques they used to achieve the look. Jacks confident presentation stood him in good place for the position.
Jack will now attend a two-year ID Artists programme, which will include training courses with celebrity session stylist Rudi Lewis at the L’Oréal International Academy in central London. Rudi will show the latest looks hot off the catwalk as well as demonstrating which L’Oréal Professionnel tecni.art styling products to recreate these looks.
Jack and other ID artists then go out and present these looks and cuts at 'Style Labs' around the country where other stylists can attend and learn about the latest looks for this season.
Darren Fowler, director of Clipso London, concludes "I’m very proud of Jack’s invitation to become an ID Artist. The competition is very tough and even to be asked to enter is a big achievement in itself.
"These next two years will be an exciting time for Jack and he’ll receive priceless education and development. Everyone in the Clipso group is behind Jack and are keen to hear all his thoughts on upcoming trend directions."
Tags: Clipso , L'Oreal ID Artists
HABB Ball Raises More Than £10,000
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Kate
Dated: February 12, 2008 11:48 AM
Dated: February 12, 2008 11:48 AM
Celebrity guests including Lesley Joseph, Cleo Rocos and A Place in the Sun's Amanda Lamb, along with a who's who of the hairdressing industry helped to raise over £10,000 for the Hair and Beauty Benevolent at the annual HABB Ball.
The event, the industry's first night of glamour of the year, marked the beginning of Racoon International's Eva Proudman's role as president of hairdressing's own charity.
She began by explaining how she herself had turned to an industry charity in her own hour of need after a car crash meant that her spine had to be fused.
Former president Jayne Lewis-Orr also delivered a reminder of the importance of the charity, by sharing the heart warming tale of Ruby, who lost her hairdresser mother Helen to breast cancer when she was just 11. HABB is paying for a school trip to New York and helping her to enjoy the same experiences as her classmates.
There were Presidents Awards for Jayne, for her work as charity president for the last three years, and Image International and Chambers Hair Design for their fundraising efforts in the past 12 months.
On the evening, huge amounts of much-needed funds were raised through a raffle, with amazing prizes including vouchers to spend in Harley Street, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols; an auction of money-can't-buy merchandise; and a silent auction that featured a Ben De Lisi dress and hairdryers designed by top hairdressers and made by Wahl.
But the biggest draw was a replica FA Cup, as won by Chelsea in 2007, which was bought be Anthony Mascolo for a whopping £2,500.
While raising money and awareness for HABB was the focus of the evening, there was still plenty of fun to be had.
Richard Ward, Marc Antoni, Akin Konizi and hob creative, Tim Hartley, Errol Douglas, Johnny Engstrom Artistic Director of Guy Kremer, Andrew Barton and the Saks Art Team, Effi Davies at Toni & Guy, Seanhanna Artistic Team and Sassoon all wowed the guests with hair shows inspired by the theme 'Fashioning the Olympics'.
And disco diva Kym Mazelle, belted out her anthems 'Young Hearts Run Free' and 'Love Me the Right Way' before the industry's own DJ, Desmond Murray took to the decks for a party.
Tags: Akin Konizi , Andrew Barton , Errol Douglas , HABB , HABB Ball , Johnny Engstrom , Marc Antoni , Richard Ward , Sassoon , Tim Hartley , Toni&Guy
Manufacturers Training Courses - Affinage
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Kate
Dated: February 12, 2008 2:03 PM
Dated: February 12, 2008 2:03 PM
Affinage Training Academy
Address: 9 The Quadrangle, Premier Way, Abbey Park, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9DL
Contact: 01794 527111 or www.affinage.com
Number of courses on offer: Two in-depth courses at present
Most popular course: Foiling - Creative and Inspirational
Speciality or selling point: Colouring
Prices: From £45
Forthcoming courses:
Monday 28th July
Foiling - Creative & Inspirational
designed to give inspirational ideas and allow people to become more creative when doing partial colouring. Delegates will apply techniques to a block using the following Affinage products - Infiniti, Satin, Intensives, bRed, Blonde, Spectrum, Dynamics and Quick Pig.
Cost: £45.00 + vat.
Monday 1st September
Colour Correction Workshop
Delegates will receive full product knowledge on the Affinage 'Eraser' range together with colour star usage and tones. The workshop will also cover Colour Correctors and the difference between colour strippers and removers using the Affinage 'Quickpig' range.
Cost: £45.00 + vat
Tags: Affinage , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - Aveda
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Kate
Dated: February 12, 2008 2:26 PM
Dated: February 12, 2008 2:26 PM
Aveda Academy
Address: 3rd Floor, Holborn Hall, 193-197 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD
Contact: 0870 428 6383 and www.aveda.co.uk
Number of courses on offer: 18
Most popular course: Innovative Colour
Speciality or selling point: Colour
Prices: From £65, including VAT
More info: Foundation Education courses | Advanced Education courses | Business Education courses
Tags: Aveda , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - Bb.U
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Kate
Dated: February 12, 2008 2:37 PM
Dated: February 12, 2008 2:37 PM
Bb.U
Address: Bb.U, 1st Floor, 232 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6PJ
Contact: 020 7379 7891
Number of courses on offer: Four - with plans for more
Most popular course: Business Immersion Owner/Manager 1. This provides salon owners with tools to analyse the state of their business and empowers managers
Speciality or selling point: The Design Workshop Cutting and Styling course, and Network Educator course are firm favourites.
Prices: Training is complimentary to all salons in the Bumble network
Tags: Bumble and bumble , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - Clynol
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Kate
Dated: February 12, 2008 3:07 PM
Dated: February 12, 2008 3:07 PM
Clynol ASK London Academy
Address: 74 - 78 Seymour Place, London W1 2EH
Contact: 020 7724 7931 and www.clynol.com
Number of courses on offer: More than 25
Most popular course: An Evening with Lisa Shepherd and Shoot To Win
Speciality or selling point: Clynol specialises in providing exactly the right educational needs for your salon and meeting specific needs
Prices: From £25
More info: Clynol Training Courses for 2008
Tags: Clynol , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - Goldwell
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Kate
Dated: February 12, 2008 3:21 PM
Dated: February 12, 2008 3:21 PM
The Academy, Mayfair (Goldwell)
Address: 29 Sackville Street, Mayfair W1
Contact: 020 7318 4000
Number of courses on offer: 26
Most popular course: Goldwell's Colour Creative, a high fashion, high-energy, two-day colour course
Speciality or selling point: colour
Prices: From £60
Is there any help with payment? Goldwell customers can purchase courses using the Goldwell point system (based on spend levels), and all students get a 20% discount.
Download details of forthcoming courses
Tags: Goldwell , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - KMS California
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Kate
Dated: February 12, 2008 3:57 PM
Dated: February 12, 2008 3:57 PM
The Academy, Mayfair (KMS California)
Address: 29 Sackville Street, Mayfair W1
Contact: 020 7318 4000
Number of courses on offer: 11 KMS
Most popular course: Af-road - an informal look and learn which addresses the specific needs of Afro hair
Speciality or selling point: KMS California cutting
Prices: From £60. All students get a 20% discount
Tags: KMS California , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - L'Oreal Professionnel
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Kate
Dated: February 13, 2008 10:10 AM
Dated: February 13, 2008 10:10 AM
L'Oréal International Academy London and L'Oréal Academy Manchester
Address: 255 Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8AZ and 235 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2EN
Contact: London - 020 8762 4200; Manchester - 0161 834 9594
Number of courses on offer: Around 80
Most popular course: Colour Keys and Colour Change courses
Speciality or selling point: Designer Cutting courses with top guest artists and evening 'Voices' seminars with guest artists including HJ's 2007 British Hairdresser of the Year Angelo Seminara
Prices: From £50
Tags: L'Oreal Professionnel , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - Matrix
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Kate
Dated: February 13, 2008 10:26 AM
Dated: February 13, 2008 10:26 AM
Matrix
Address: 255 Hammersmith Road, London W6 8AZ and 235 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4ED. Courses also run at Matrix distributor training centres around the country
Contact: 020 8762 4848 and www.matrixhaircare.co.uk
Number of courses on offer: 32
Most popular course: Signature Colour
Speciality or selling point: Colour
Prices: From £70
Tags: Matrix , training
What's in Terry Calvert's Bag?
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Kate
Dated: February 13, 2008 1:19 PM
Dated: February 13, 2008 1:19 PM
Clipso founder Terry Calvert reveals what he just can't live without in his man bag.
For Inspiration
Vogue is great for inspiration. I often pull make-up and styling ideas from here for my trend collections.
For Work
I use my laptop to check my emails on the go and catch up on business while travelling.
For Me
I’m never without a photo of my girlfriend Lindsay and baby daughter Scarlett
For Travelling
I spend Monday and Tuesday out on the road so it’s essential I’m reachable – I always seem to be on the phone!
For Fun
My two older daughters download music for me, so I never know what’s coming next on my iPod.
For Work
As a hairdresser, I think you always have to carry scissors. My favourites are Fuji.
For Me
I always carry nuts with me – they’re a great source of protein and keep my energy levels up.
For My Hair
L’Oréal Professionnel’s tec ni.art a-head clay is a great all-rounder and my hero styling product.
For The Future
With a new baby I can’t help but want to capture every day, so a camera is essential. It’s also great to take snaps of our collections while they’re being created.
Tags: Terry Calvert
Celebrity Fringes - Have Your Say...
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Kate
Dated: February 14, 2008 10:17 AM
Dated: February 14, 2008 10:17 AM
There's long been a principle that where Kate Moss goes the rest of the fashion world follow.
And that trend shows no sign of letting up with fellow super model Heidi Klum the latest to leap on the eyebrow-skimming fringe bandwagon.
In recent weeks we've also heard on our celebrity style pages just how great Tess Daly and Cheryl Cole look with their funky fringes.
Continue reading "Celebrity Fringes - Have Your Say..." »
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , Cheryl Cole , Heidi Klum , Kate Moss , Tess Daly
Manufacturers Training Courses - Redken
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Kate
Dated: February 15, 2008 10:14 AM
Dated: February 15, 2008 10:14 AM
The Redken Exchange
Address: 255 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8AZ and 235 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4ED
Contact: 020 8762 4239 and www.redken-uk.com
Number of courses on offer: 27
Most popular course: Principles of highlighting
Speciality or selling point: Colour
Prices: From £100
Tags: hairdresser training , hairdresser training courses , Redken
The Facts About The NHF
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Kate
Dated: February 15, 2008 10:25 AM
Dated: February 15, 2008 10:25 AM
- What is the National Hairdressers’ Federation (NHF)?
The NHF is a member-owned organisation for salon owners and independent contractors operating from business premises in the hair and beauty industry. - Who runs it?
The NHF is run by its members and supported by a professional administration department. A 16-strong National Executive Council makes the main decisions and meets at least four times a year. Council representatives are elected to represent local members around the country, and area councils organise and manage the branches in their locality. Areas and branches jointly deliver local services and benefits to members. - How many members are there?
More than 7,000. - What are its aims?
To be the premier organisation within the hair and beauty sector that enables members to excel in their business. Its main objectives are: to regulate the formal legal relations between members and their employees; raise hairdressing’s status; create an industry-wide unifying framework; lobby to improve relevant legislation; provide benefits to members; encourage the provision of facilities for technical classes for apprentices and academies for further training and to promote the compulsory registration of hairdressers. - How can I become a member?
You must be the owner of either a hairdressing or beauty business operating from recognised business premises. This includes self-employed hairdressers working in salons on a chair-renting basis. Application forms to join can be obtained from its website
www.nhf.biz or by calling
0845 345650 or 01234 831965. - How much does it cost?
The 2008 subscription rates including VAT, which can be paid annually, quarterly or monthly, are: full members £249.10; registration of extra salons £70.50; chair renters £99.88.
Manufacturers Training Courses - Revlon Professional
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Kate
Dated: February 15, 2008 10:43 AM
Dated: February 15, 2008 10:43 AM
Revlon Professional London Studio
Address: 196-198 York Way, London N7 9AX
Contact: 020 8399 5624
Number of courses on offer: 27
Most popular course: Two-day Cut and Colouring Techniques
Speciality or selling point: The latest techniques, trends and skills
Prices: From £120
Forthcoming Courses:
| Month | Date | Course |
| July | 14 | Creative Blonde |
| July | 21 | Motivate Your Team to Success |
| July | 28 & 29 | Advanced Colour Collection |
| August | 4 & 5 | Advanced Cut & Colour Collection |
| September | 1 & 2 | Advanced Colour Collection |
| September | 15 | Photo Shoot Experience |
| September | 22 | Colour First |
| September | 29 | Texture & Trends |
| October | 13 | Colour First |
| October | 20 & 21 | Advanced Cut & Colour Collection |
| October | 27 | Release the Hidden Profit |
| November | 3 | Creative Blonde |
| November | 10 & 11 | Advanced Colour Collection |
More Info: Calendar of Courses
Tags: hairdresser training , revlon
Manufacturers Training Courses - Sabre
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Kate
Dated: February 15, 2008 10:58 AM
Dated: February 15, 2008 10:58 AM
Sabre
Address: Unit D, Metcalf Drive, Altham, Lancashire BB5 5TU
Contact: 01282 683100
Number of courses on offer: A range of texture, cutting and colouring courses at its own Sabre Studio in Lancashire and throughout Sabre partner venues across the country
Most popular course: Fudge Pavement - an interactive cutting and colouring course. Joico Trend Collection and Texture Techniques
Speciality or selling point: Fudge Paintbox and Headpaint colouring techniques
Prices: From £85
Forthcoming Courses:
| Month | Date | Course |
| August | 11 | Fudge Pavement Spring/Summer Collection |
| August | 12 | Fudge Pavement Spring/Summer Collection |
| September | 29 | Joico Trend Collection - Autumn/Winter |
| September | 30 | Joico Trend Collection - Autumn/Winter |
| November | 10 | Fudge Pavement Autumn/Winter Collection |
| November | 10 | Fudge Pavement Autumn/Winter Collection |
Tags: Sabre , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - Schwarzkopf Professional
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Kate
Dated: February 15, 2008 11:51 AM
Dated: February 15, 2008 11:51 AM
Schwarzkopf Professional Ask Academy
Address: 74-78 Seymour Place, London W1H 2EH
Contact: 020 7724 7931 and www.schwarzkopf-professional.co.uk
Number of courses on offer: 21
Most popular course: The Schwarzkopf Colour Master Class. The focus of this course is not only on classroom learning but also practical hands-on experience for stylists and technicians serious about exploiting the benefits of colour
Speciality or selling point: Colour
Prices: From £150
Forthcoming Courses:
| Month | Date | Course | Level |
| July | 1 | man's world | Basic |
| July | 7 & 8 | artistic licence | Creative |
| July | 14 & 15 | technically speaking | Advanced |
| July | 21 | the next step up | Advanced |
| July | 22 & 23 | colour & beyond | Creative |
| September | 2 & 3 | essential looks creative cut & colour - Senior ASK Technical Advisor | Creative |
| September | 8 & 9 | SK Cut 2 - part 1 | Info |
| September | 9 & 10 | train the trainer | Info |
| September | 9 & 10 | blonde me | Advanced |
| September | 15 & 16 | the world of Igora - basic plus | Info |
| September | 16 & 17 | presentation skills | Info |
| September | 16 & 17 | presentation skills | Info |
| September | 29 & 30 | fit for colour | Basic |
| October | 6, 7 & 8 | ASK Colour | Basic |
| October | 14 & 15 | artistic licence | Creative |
| October | 20 | man's world | Basic |
| October | 21 | total look | Creative |
| October | 27 | the next step up | Advanced |
| October | 28 & 29 | fit for colour | Basic |
| November | 3 | the world of Igora - basic | Info |
| November | 4 | long hair | Basic |
| November | 10 & 11 | ASK Cut 2 - part 2 | Basic |
| November | 17 | colour revolution | Artistic |
Tags: hairdresser training , Schwarzkopf
Manufacturer Training Courses - TIGI
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Kate
Dated: February 15, 2008 2:16 PM
Dated: February 15, 2008 2:16 PM
TIGI Creative Academy
Address: Unit 3, Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road, London SW11 4AX
Contact: 0844 844 0950 and www.tigihaircare.com
Number of courses on offer: Seven
Most popular course: Creative Cutting
Speciality or selling point: The very latest cutting, colouring and styling techniques from the TIGI International creative team
Prices: From £295
More info: Course Brochure
Tags: tigi , training
Manufacturers Training Courses - Wahl
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Kate
Dated: February 15, 2008 2:36 PM
Dated: February 15, 2008 2:36 PM
The Wahl Academy
Address: Herne Bay Trade Park, Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8JZ
Contact: 01227 740 555 and www.wahlacademy.co.uk
Number of courses on offer: Six
Most popular course: Fashion Clippering, Solid Foundation and the Shaving Workshop
Speciality or selling point: Clippering
Prices: From £165.96 excluding VAT
Forthcoming Courses:
| April | 14 & 15 | Massive Cuts |
| July | 7 | Clipper Design |
| July | 21 & 22 | Solid Foundation |
| August | 4 | Shaving Workshop |
| August | 11 & 12 | Funky Men |
| September | 1 | Clipper Design |
| September | 8 & 9 | Solid Foundation |
| September | 16 | Shaving Workshop |
| September | 22 & 23 | Funky Men |
| September | 29 & 30 | Massive Cuts |
| October | 13 & 14 | Solid Foundation |
| October | 27 | Clipper Design |
| October | 28 | Shaving Workshop |
| November | 3 & 4 | Funky Men |
| November | 10 & 11 | Fashion Clippering |
| December | 1 & 2 | Solid Foundation |
| December | 3 | Clipper Design |
| December | 8 & 9 | Funky Men |
| December | 10 | Shaving Workshop |
Tags: hairdresser training , Wahl
Manufacturers Training Courses - Wella Professionals
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Kate
Dated: February 15, 2008 2:47 PM
Dated: February 15, 2008 2:47 PM
Wella Professionals World Studio London, and Wella Professionals Studio Manchester
Address: 93 Mortimer Street, London W1W 7SS and 82 King Street, Manchester M2 4WQ
Contact: London 020 7637 7172. Manchester 0161 834 2645 and www.wellaprofessionals.co.uk
Number of courses on offer: More than 40 courses, plus other forms of training and education
Most popular course: The Wella Professionals Master Colour Programme, which results in an accreditation to become a Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert. This qualification is recognised throughout the industry
Speciality or selling point: The Wella Professionals Master Colour Programme and our Best of British courses, which feature guest stylists
Prices: From £130, but product seminars are free of charge.
Tags: training , Wella Professionals
Vidal Sassoon's Life Through A Lens
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Kate
Dated: February 16, 2008 3:48 PM
Dated: February 16, 2008 3:48 PM
Vidal Sassoon, the most influential hairdresser of all time, reflects upon some of the most iconic images of his glittering career.
 | "I cut this model’s hair for a show in 1961. She had great hair that worked well with our haircuts. I first did this look on Nancy Quan, which was then photographed by Terence Donovan.
We worked on shows and magazine shoots all the time – we were very lucky. We were so involved in what we were doing that it became part of the culture in London at the time." |
| "This is me with Broadway star Carol Channing in the early 60s. I created this look firstly at the Ungaro show in Paris and then flew to New York and recreated it on Carol.
My philosophy when working with designers was that I create the hair and they create the clothes; Ungaro wouldn’t let me have an input into the clothes so I wouldn’t let him have an input into the hair. It was totally my creation. After I had given this style to Carol, she appeared on stage every night for a year and got a huge amount of exposure and people started copying the look. It was a very interesting time for us; American hairdressers had no idea how to create geometric styles, although we had been doing it in the UK for four years." |  |
 | "This was the Greek Goddess, which we created in 1967. I’d had my appendix out just before the shoot for Paula Kent at Redken, so I sat and directed Roger Thompson and Annie Humphreys as I couldn’t do it myself.
We worked all weekend to get the end result, after being inspired by curly hair we had seen in Harlem, New York. Roger cut the hair – it was one of his best haircuts – and Annie permed it. It was the first time a perm and cut hadn’t been set. I was looking at it and said leave it, that is it. It was something that just happened and we knew it was different and interesting. It appeared in The Mirror and got great coverage, then it appeared in American Vogue and everyone wanted it. It was an exciting time." |
| "Peggy Moffitt was a top model and muse for designer Rudi Gernreich. I was working in London when I received a call asking me to fly to the US to do the hair for a shoot.
I cut the hair and Peggy played up for the camera – and it worked brilliantly." |  |
 | "I was 22 years-old here, working at Romaines on the Edgware Road in London. It was my first job after training with Silvio Camillo.
I did a lot of competition work then, which had nothing to do with fashion, but it was great as it really taught me about hair. I won a couple of competitions but I was never the best – I lost quite a few as well!" |
| "Film director Roman Polanski asked me to fly to the US to work with Mia Farrow, who was married to Frank Sinatra at the time and working on a film with Roman, Rosemary’s Baby.
I told him I would have to cancel appointments and meetings, so it would cost him $5,000. He said no problem, so I went over and did her hair in the middle of a boxing ring for a press call. It was a circus, and she couldn’t understand why they were interested in her hair when she wanted to talk about the problems and issues surrounding American Indians. I just got on with doing my thing, which received a huge amount of publicity – if I’d realised that I would have charged more!" |  |
 | "This is me with Richard Salomon, chairman of Charles of the Ritz, who also brought YSL to New York. I was working on a shoot for Queen magazine in the early 60s, when I got a call from him asking for a meeting.
We were cutting geometric shapes, which very few people knew how to do. We had trained ourselves and worked for nine years developing these shapes, it was an extraordinary time. So, I met with Richard who had a proposition for me. He wanted me to go back to London, train a team who would go back to New York, he would buy a building on Madison Avenue, we would become partners and open the first salon in America. Talk about good luck! If the world wants something, then it will happen." |
| "This is my all time favourite style – the five point cut. It took me nine years to get it right.
"I thought I had to do something different and to me it wasn’t work, it wasn’t a hobby, it was what I lived for." |  |
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Manufacturers Hairdressing Training and Education Courses
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Dated: February 17, 2008 1:07 PM
Dated: February 17, 2008 1:07 PM
The only way to stay ahead of the game - or indeed up to date with the competition - is to make sure that you never stop learning.
And whether you want to brush up on your cutting or colouring skills or want to learn how to PR yourself or the secrets of a successful photo shoot, there are plenty of courses available.
To help you to find the right course for you, we caught up with some of the leading product manufacturers to find out about the interesting and dynamic courses they have on offer.
Manufacturers
Affinage
Aveda
Bumble & Bumble
Clynol
Goldwell
KMS California
L'Oreal Professionnel
Matrix
Redken
Revlon Professional
Sabre
Schwarkopf Professional
Tigi
Wahl
Wella Professionals
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'Ready Steady Cook' Here I Come - Andrew
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Dated: February 17, 2008 5:22 PM
Dated: February 17, 2008 5:22 PM
It would be a massive understatement to say I've been busy recently - it's been crazy!
I've spent a few days in Thailand, where I am working on an ongoing project with a salon group; helping them to build and strengthen their brand.
Unlike a lot of the work I do, this isn't straight teaching, it is more like consultation work and I am hoping to leave a lasting legacy so that they can get on with it after I finish my contract with them.
I have looked at everything from the brand to their training to the way they PR themselves and how they do their photography. I've found that their technical ability is good and specific to the region, but they hadn't looked at how they can further present themselves and develop.
So it's been a bit of a learning experience - for me as well as them - and they have faced some difficult decisions and challenges because changes have had to be made and lots of those were to do with the standards they set.
Last week, we shot their first campaign. It was something that they had spent a lot of money on and it was great to be involved.
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Errol Douglas Receives his MBE - VIDEO
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Dated: February 19, 2008 12:58 PM
Dated: February 19, 2008 12:58 PM
Celebrity hairdresser Errol Douglas has collected his MBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace and joked that it felt like getting married.
"It feels a bit like a wedding day!" says Errol. "You get dressed up in a morning suit, circle around in the car because you're early for the ceremony and then afterwards you have a big celebration and everyone wants to take your picture!"
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What A Year For the Colour Trophy Winners
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Dated: February 20, 2008 9:25 AM
Dated: February 20, 2008 9:25 AM
It’s been a busy year for the winners of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy awards 2007. As part of their prize they travelled to New York to work on a Vogue photo shoot, styled the advertisements for this year’s competition, and recreated their original winning looks for the front cover of HJ.
As hopefuls gear up to enter for 2008, Maria O’Keefe of Sanrizz, L’Oréal Colour Trophy award winner, and Sara Elhaj of Toni & Guy, who – along with her partner Abby Cooper – scooped the Men’s Image award, tell us about their year so far.
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Winning The Young Colourist Award - Yvonne Frankel
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Dated: February 20, 2008 9:42 AM
Dated: February 20, 2008 9:42 AM
Yvonne Frankel is 23 and from the Exclusive Hair Company in Belfast. She won the Young Colourist Award at last year’s L’Oréal Colour Trophy. Here is Yvonne's story
To enter the competition I had to initially send a photographic entry. This was the first shoot I had ever done so working with a professional model, photographer and make-up artist was completely new to me. I cut and coloured the hair and as a result, got through to the Northern Ireland regional final.
There were four finalists in the Northern Ireland final, then once I won that I was in the last eight for the Young Colourist category, which is in association with HJ.
The final session was held the week before the awards night, at the academy in London. I went along on the day with my model and had three-and-a-half hours to cut and colour the hair.
It went well and the judges were really nice, but I then had to wait 10 days until the big night. It was the longest 10 days ever!
The night itself was brilliant, but I was very nervous. I could not believe it when they announced that I had won, and the prize was amazing.
Part of my prize was to undertake a Colour Specialist Degree with L’Oréal Professionnel. It took me six weeks, training three days a week, but I passed it and it was fantastic. The course gave me so much knowledge – it was very intense, but really worth it.
This qualification has made such a difference to the business and personally; I am so much more confident with my colour work, and as a result clients are more confident in my ability.
I also won tickets to HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards. It was so good to watch and it was great to be in the same room as all those amazing hairdressers.
Another part of the prize was a photo shoot with Hairflair magazine. It was mentored by my hairdressing hero, Jo O’Neill from Toni & Guy. It was brilliant and Jo taught me so many techniques that I have since been using in the salon.
The final part of my prize was a place on a L’Oréal Exposure Tour, which I will be going on this year.
Winning the Young Colourist Award has ignited the spark for hairdressing and has boosted my passion for my trade. It was the first time I had entered any award and I am so pleased that I made the effort.
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Win a Paul Mitchell Goodie Bag
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Dated: February 20, 2008 12:16 PM
Dated: February 20, 2008 12:16 PM
This is your chance to get your hands on a delightfully dotty weekend holdall packed with £1,000 worth of Paul Mitchell treats:
- Style and Shape The prize includes a plethora of Paul Mitchell professional styling products to smooth, sculpt, shine or hold.
- Cut and Comb
Try the unique new Paul Mitchell Curved Shears, plus a selection of Vogetti brushes and combs of every size and shape. - Hot Stuff
Brand new and ideal for salon use, get the new Paul Mitchell professional hairdryers and straightening iron. - Essential Extras
The bag is also bulging with sectioning clips, a neck duster, cutting collar and body brush. - Cleanse and Condition
Enjoy an array of specialist shampoos and caring conditioners including cult favourite, The Conditioner.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!
Is curly hair a dying breed?
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Dated: February 20, 2008 1:13 PM
Dated: February 20, 2008 1:13 PM
I took my son to karate last night and in a room full of people, we were the only ones with curly hair. No other parent had curls and neither did any of the 30 boys and girls. With his arms and legs thrashing around, the curls on his head bobbed around, but I was surprised no other child had even a kink in their hair.I Flounders calls it the devils curly hair in the Simpson's movie, but is it really? Is naturally curly hair a dying breed ? Ruth@HJi x
Jay Jays Honoured For Their Bridal Work
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Dated: February 20, 2008 5:29 PM
Dated: February 20, 2008 5:29 PM
Julie Lewis and Sadie Millard of Jay Jays in Bristol have scooped the Bride and Bride’s Mother category in a National Hairdressers Federation competition.
The pair have a passion for wedding work and it was the third successive year that salon owner Julie has won the accolade, while Sadie also won the Bride's Mother hair category.
Further success stories that completed a successful night for the Jay Jays team at the Redcliffe Hotel in Paignton, Devon included:
2nd place: Leanne Strawford for Fantasy Event
3rd place: Sadie Millard for Ladies Colour, Cut and Finish
3rd place: Leanne Strawford for A night for Strictly Come Dancing
3rd place: Holly Lewis and Becki Blakeley for Bride and Bride’s Mother’s hair
"Bridal work is a huge part of our business in both of our Bristol-based salons and we love competition work, so to have the opportunity to combine both bridal with competition work was great fun and to come away with first prize and a clutch of other places was fantastic." says Julie.
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Style Hits - And Misses - At The Brits
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Dated: February 21, 2008 4:50 PM
Dated: February 21, 2008 4:50 PM
The stars hit the red carpet last night and brought Cool Britannia to London. The Brits celebrated the best in music -- and the winners looked good too.
Hosted by a gorgeous Kelly Osbourne who was sporting a new elfin hair cut, the evening kicked off with the eclectic Beth Ditto.
Sarah Harding wowed the crowds with a slicked back quiff, while bandmate Cheryl tweedy went back to her WAG days with long voluminous locks. Leona Lewis brought some Hollywood glamour to the cold capital and winner Mark Ronson and Kaiser Chief's fontman Ricky Wilson led the trend for side partings and slick styles. However, not everyone got it right.
While Amy Winehouse oozed cool her beehive was bigger than ever and looked like it was too heavy for her miniscule frame. Kylie sang 'wow' but her hair colour certainly wasn't -- too blonde and roots you couldn't take your eyes off.
Overall though they all looked great -- see what Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck has to say in next week's issue. Ruth@HJi x
Tags: Amy Winehouse , celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , Cheryl Cole , Kylie , Sarah Harding , The Brits
Nicky Clarke 'Humbled' By Receiving An OBE
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Dated: February 22, 2008 12:00 PM
Dated: February 22, 2008 12:00 PM
Celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke says he felt humbled receiving his OBE for services to the hairdressing industry from the Queen.
Known for styling the tresses of clients including Diana, Princess of Wales, actress Liz Hurley, and music legends George Michael and David Bowie, Nicky now has successful salons in Londons Mayfair, Birmingham, Manchester and most recently Leeds.
He famously described making people look and feel their best as his 'personal goal', saying: "I simply do not believe that anyone needs to have a ’bad hair day’ - ever."
Nicky collected the prestigious award from Buckingham Palace with ex-wife and busniess partner Lesley and their two children and says: "I know it's a cliche but I feel very humbled by it - it's fantastic. It's wonderful to be recognised for what you do."
"When my wife and I started the business we didn't quite realise the success it would be.
"The amount of people that have come through and been trained - it's been worthwhile and continues to be worthwhile."
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Paul Mitchell Style The Nolcha Fashion Week
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Dated: February 22, 2008 5:59 PM
Dated: February 22, 2008 5:59 PM
Nolcha Fashion Week London, co-sponsored by Paul Mitchell Luxury Hair Care, made a huge splash with the London fashion crowd in the Crystal Ballroom at The Mayfair Hotel.
Nolcha promotes and supports international fashion on the runway, in seminars and trade networking.
Its fashion week, held in tandem with London Fashion Week, gives selected new design talent the opportunity to unveil their collections to a professional audience of press, buyers and industry figures from around the globe.
A select few from the Paul Mitchell Platform Artist Club (PAC) and the Paul Mitchell Art Team headed up by trends expert Amanda Harvey of the Shear Beauty group of salons, were backstage busily creating hairstyles to complement the designers’ varied collections.
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'Your Image is So Important' - Mark Leeson
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Dated: February 24, 2008 2:22 PM
Dated: February 24, 2008 2:22 PM
British Colour Technician of the Year Mark Leeson wowed a 60-strong audience at The Academy in Mayfair in an exclusive ‘Evening with Mark Leeson’, presented by Goldwell.
While demonstrating his cutting, styling and finishing skills, Mark answered questions from the audience and talked through his trend predictions for the forthcoming season and how these can be translated to clients’ hair.
Working with eight models, he showcased a variety of different techniques inspired by the Newstalgia look from the Trend Zoom collection and up-coming catwalk trends.
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Paul Mitchell Style the Grammy Salute to Fashion
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Dated: February 24, 2008 3:39 PM
Dated: February 24, 2008 3:39 PM
Paul Mitchell Editorial Director Lucie Doughty and a team of Paul Mitchell The School Future Professionals and graduate stylists created rockin’ hair at the Grammy Salute to Fashion.
The event, which was hosted by four-time Grammy-winning producer and Recording Academy Chair Jimmy Jam, blurs the boundaries of the fashion and music industries.
It showcased spring 08 collections from hot musical talents-turned-designers, including Beyonce’s House of Dereon, Rocawear by Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake’s William Rast and Jennifer Lopez J-Lo.
Doughty created a casual spring-y twist to complement the stylish vision of InStyle Fashion Director Hal Rubenstein.
"We were asked to create a streamline 80s feel to the hair with the use of products and the addition of extensions, mimicking the fun, carefree rock star-feel that the clothes have," says Doughty.
"A total of 30 models were prepped by an amazing team of 15 stylists made up of Future Professionals, school owners, associates and salon stylists.
"There was a great vibe in tent as everyone hustled to get the models ready."
Grammy winner Rihanna, who performed at the Salute to Fashion, says: "As a musician, you’re in the spotlight and want to make sure you always look your best. That’s where fashion comes in."
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Fellowship President Sean Dawson Joins hob Salons
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Dated: February 24, 2008 4:19 PM
Dated: February 24, 2008 4:19 PM
Fellowship for British Hairdressing President Sean Dawson has joined hob salons as General Manager of their Camden salon and international training academy.
Sean has been heading up the world’s leading artistic hairdressing organisation, since being elected as president in April 2006 and is widely recognised for having brought a youthful, vibrant edge to the Fellowship.
In his career to date, he has travelled the globe presenting shows and his work as a session stylist has seen him work with celebrities such as Madonna, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Kylie Minogue.
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Hair Trends For Autumn 08: London Fashion Week
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Dated: February 24, 2008 5:16 PM
Dated: February 24, 2008 5:16 PM
February's London Fashion Week saw Toni & Guy creating the hair trends for no less than 16 catwalk shows, including Giles Deacon and Central St Martins graduate Avsh Alom Gur.
Creating looks from the glamorous finger waves of the 20s to 90s-style rock star hair they're perfectly-equipped to give backstage insight into the looks that you'll be re-creating in your salons this autumn and winter.
Here's they're day-by-day guide to the fabulous hair they demonstrated on London's catwalks.
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L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy Deadline Looming
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Dated: February 24, 2008 5:34 PM
Dated: February 24, 2008 5:34 PM
Time is running out for salons planning to enter L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy 2008, as the dossier entry deadline is Monday March 3rd.
Each year, thousands of salons enter L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy each year, hoping to scoop the coveted award and an incredible prize package that includes a photo shoot in New York, advertorials in Vogue promoting the winning salons, and of course, the industry recognition.
Once all of the photographic entries have been received they will be narrowed down to 350 teams who will represent their salons at the Regional Finals.
But in order to get the chance to showcase their talent on the catwalk, the teams must make it through this tough first phase of judging.
"Competing in the L’Oréal Colour Trophy gives you the opportunity to realise your dreams and create next seasons award winning look", explains Charles Worthington. "Make sure you meet the entry deadline because it’s your time to shine!"
The L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy is the only event to showcase designers direct from the catwalks of London Fashion Week.
Each Regional Final will feature a stunning women’s fashion show from Central St Martins graduate Avsh Alom Gur with hair by the seanhanna Art Team, Haringtons Art Team, the F.A.M.E Team, and the Daniel Galvin Art Team.
To get your Colour Trophy dossier call 020 8762 4203 - but you'll need to be quick all entries MUST be received by March 3rd.
- Click here to find out more about industry competitions.
- Last Year's Young Colourist's Story
- What a Year for the Colour Trophy and Men's Image winners.
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Must-Have Looks For Spring/Summer Hair
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Dated: February 25, 2008 4:29 PM
Dated: February 25, 2008 4:29 PM
It's that time of year when your clients will be will be clamouring for the latest spring/summer trends to spruce up their look.
And forget subtle transitions; there's a dramatic change in hairstyles and colours on the cards.
Moving on from the sleek, polished bob and super-straight locks of winter trends, this season is set to see a return to laid-back long hair that’s full of movement, hippie-chick centre partings and über-blonde shades.
Here's our guide to some of the most gorgeous, wearable trends you’ll need to master in the salon this season…
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Holly Willoughby's Style: Have Your Say
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Dated: February 25, 2008 6:00 PM
Dated: February 25, 2008 6:00 PM
Holly Willoughby's plunging neck line on Dancing on Ice caused a bit of a stir, but when it comes to her hair, the family TV favourite plays it oh so safe.
When we asked a couple a hairdressers what they thought of her look they told us that she'd mastered a style perfect for the small screen.
"To me this style looks Dynasty-perfect for TV! It’s long and layered with a fringe, which in this shot has been pinned back. To get the look, I would roughly blow-dry, then set the hair in Velcro rollers to add wave to the ends, before pinning the fringe into a quiff. The more body you achieve the better."
Sean Fordham, FordhamWhite, London
"Holly’s golden, warm tones complement her colouring and complexion, eliminating any chance of a sallow look and enhancing her green eyes. The only negative point is the inch of regrowth at her roots. It’s vital to ensure maintenance of colour to uphold a fresh, clean look."
Paul Kemble, hob salons creative team, Hertfordshire
But what do you think? When it comes to her style is Holly dancing on thin ice or is she a perfect, umm, six?
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Are You The Rude Salon Of The Year?
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Dated: February 26, 2008 10:46 AM
Dated: February 26, 2008 10:46 AM
Are you a part of a sexy, stylish team in a sexy, stylish salon?
If so you could get your hands on a sexy stylish accessory - the title of Rude Salon of the Year! - and a fantastic prize of tool belts with matching hairdryer loops for each member of your team.
Two runners-up will also receive a tool belt and matching hairdryer loop.
To be in with a chance of being name Rude Salon of the Year, all you have to do is:
- Download and complete the really simple entry form
- Send a photo of your team
- Send a photo of your salon interior
- Choose your favourite belts from the collection
- Explain why you should be crowned Rude Salon of the Year
Entries will be judged by a panel including celebrity hairdresser Guy Kremer, 80s pop icon Steve Strange, who became infamous for his curious cuts in TVs Celebrity Scissorhands, and Rude Ltd founder Sarah Shafi.
"We're looking for a leading edge, progressive and exciting hairdressing salon that cares about its team," says Sarah. "They need to be sexy and stylish, but they need the ability to be creative and make us laugh!"
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!
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Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck Rates The Brits
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Dated: February 26, 2008 1:09 PM
Dated: February 26, 2008 1:09 PM
With the Awards season in full swing, February 20 saw all that is good - and some that is not quite so good! - in the British music industry descend on London's Earls Court.
While the big winners of the night were male groups Take That and the Artic Monkeys, it was the ladies - led by fellow winner Amy Winehouse - who topped the style stakes.
Global creative director for Toni & Guy, essensuals and label.m Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck reveals whose hair hit all the right notes.
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Secrets of Session Stylist Orlando Pita's Success
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Dated: February 26, 2008 2:39 PM
Dated: February 26, 2008 2:39 PM
Session Stylist Orlando Pita was recently named one of fashion's most influential people by American Magazine W. The magazine's first ever I-List described him as 'a hair genius sans attitude that sets the standard.'
Clients at his salon Orlo pay a whopping $800 for his skills and he has a client list that includes Jennifer Connelly, Naomi Campbell and Kirsten Dunst. Orlando's even appeared as himself in an episode of Sex in the City.
With such high credentials - and nearly 25 years in the hair industry - he is full of insights into the industry; from how it has changed over the past two decades to what future developments might be and what it takes to make the grade.
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Twenty Questions with Errol Douglas
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Dated: February 26, 2008 3:41 PM
Dated: February 26, 2008 3:41 PM
 | Errol DouglasAge: 43 Salon: Errol Douglas, Knightsbridge |
What is your biggest achievement?
Being awarded the MBE – it’s an incredible acknowledgement of hairdressing as a really worthwhile career
If you weren't a hairdresser what would you be?
I’d be a doctor – I like looking after people
How would your clients describe you?
Reliable, always there for them, and interesting – there’s never a dull moment!
Which one style do you wish you had created?
I see myself more as looking forward to styles that are yet to be created...
Who is your style icon?
Tom Ford
Who is your hairdressing idol?
I really admire Robert Lobetta’s work
Which hairdresser would you most like to work with (past or present)?
Anthony Mascolo
Who cuts your hair?
Mani at my salon
Favourite part of the job?
Seeing people happy
Who is your most famous client past or present?
Brad Pitt past – Uma Thurman present
Last time you were lost for words?
When I received the Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year award – I was speechless!
Which one product couldn't you live without?
Matrix’s Vavoom hairspray
Is there anything about the industry that makes you mad?
Jealousy
What's the biggest gaffe you've made in your career?
I did a show in Switzerland and turned up at the wrong end of the country and started going nuts that my models weren’t there – I was at the wrong address completely but I was so irate that everyone got caught up in the moment and started trying to find the models, even though there was no show scheduled!
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever been given?
Never take short cuts and plan for everything…
Last time you were star-struck?
At Buckingham Palace - meeting the Queen
Time you were most proud to be in hairdressing?
Receiving my MBE - it’s brilliant when the outside world recognises hairdressing for its fantastic contribution to society.
What celebrity haircut do you wish had never caught on?
Jennifer Aniston’s ‘The Rachel’ cut – it didn’t really suit anyone!
What haircut would you love to make a come-back and how would you re-invent it for the noughties?
The Purdy – I love it; I’d put shorter layers on top but leave the chunky edge it has. Or, I’d take the back out and have the signature Purdy front…
Sleek and shiny or messy bed hair?
Sleek and shiny
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Mena Suvari's Style: Have Your Say...
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Dated: February 26, 2008 3:58 PM
Dated: February 26, 2008 3:58 PM
In the decade since she burst on to our screens, the original American Beauty, Mena Suvari has sported plenty of distinctive styles – but can she pull them off ?
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Christel Lundqvist, of hob salons, London, says that Mena's got the perfect look to carry-off most colours - though some suit her better than others.
"Mena’s complexion and colouring means she can pull off most hair shades and still look great, although I do prefer her as a blonde," says Christel.
"Going for drastic changes in style, alternating from beautiful creamy blonde shades and rich reds to elegant brown hues, transforms her appearance dramatically.
"After her ‘mature’ role in American Beauty, Mena’s red locks evoke a grown-up vampy look and style.
"Playful and soft, the lighter beige choice promotes texture and complements her delicate updo style, while working well with her natural beauty and graceful features.
"In contrast, her darker, cooler colour gives her a more sultry style and shows off her stunning eye colour to full effect.
"The perfect choice for spring/summer 2008, Mena’s latest blonde beauty reinvention is right on trend. Light and soft, this beige blonde tone is fantastic with her pretty features and is a great choice for the warmer months ahead."
Do you agree with Christel? Is blonde best for the American Beauty starlet or does dark and sultry make the most of her porcelain features? Have your say...
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity style , Mena Suvari
Redken trip in Iceland
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Dated: February 27, 2008 11:25 AM
Dated: February 27, 2008 11:25 AM
I’ve just got back from an amazing trip to Iceland with Redken. It hosted the 2008 Business conference in the capital, Reykjavik, which focussed on retailing, branding and maximising your profits.
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Creating Head-Turning Textured Hair
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Dated: February 27, 2008 12:35 PM
Dated: February 27, 2008 12:35 PM
When it comes to hair, 'texture' is one of the key words this spring and adding a touch of texture to your clients’ tresses can transform the look and feel of their hair, adding volume, bounce or an edgy structure.
Draw inspiration from these stunning textured styles on very different hair types:
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Tags: hair fashion , hairstyle trends , texture
The Hairstyle Stars Of The Oscars' Red Carpet
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Dated: February 27, 2008 12:53 PM
Dated: February 27, 2008 12:53 PM
Hollywood sparkled on Oscars night as the A-list glammed up.
But while some of la-la land’s superstars shone so bright, others will be wishing they’d visited a different hair stylist.
Here’s what some of the stars of British hairdressing made of Hollywood’s red carpet looks...
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Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style , Oscars
'Fit For Business' Advice For Salons Goes Online
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Dated: February 28, 2008 2:19 PM
Dated: February 28, 2008 2:19 PM
Following the launch of the Fit for Business campaign in his three Leicestershire Salons, Barrie Stephen is on a mission to get the hairdressing industry fit and healthy.
He's now launched an online Fit For Business programme to provide employers with advice to help their teams stay in shape.
"I feel more and more inspired by the idea of keeping our business - indeed our industry - in the best possible shape," says Barrie.
"it is not just about individuals taking care of their well being it is also a case of showing the team that they are cared about by the management team.
"If we put half the effort we put into client VIP services into supporting our teams and their health and well being we'd all feel the benefit."
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Trend Zoom 08 Colour Challenge is Back
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Dated: February 29, 2008 8:49 AM
Dated: February 29, 2008 8:49 AM
| The challenge is back on with two inspiring new trend worlds waiting to be interpreted in this year's Trend Zoom Colour Challenge from Goldwell. The Trend Zoom Colour Challenge is open to all hairdressers regardless of experience, how well known they are, and how much money they spend on their entry. All that's required is that entrants are over 18, trained to colour hair (using Goldwell), and have a passion for creativity and colour perfection. | 
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Tags: Goldwell , Goldwell Trend Zoom , Newstalgia , Rockmantic , Trend Zoom
Experts Judge The ghd Experts
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Dated: February 29, 2008 11:48 AM
Dated: February 29, 2008 11:48 AM
Industry experts including celebrity stylist and Bloww founder Paul Merritt, rising star Jamie Stevens and ghd education director Beth Watson have gathered at the uber-cool Mandeville Hotel in London last week to judge the second ghd Expert Awards.
Following the success of last year's inaugural event, hundreds of ghd Experts from salons around the country submitted entries in seven creative and business categories including the 'ghd Expert of the Year Award' sponsored by Hairdressers Journal.
The winners will be announced at the ghd Expert Awards lunch, exclusive launch show and after party at The Café Royal in Piccadilly in March.
Judge Paul Merritt says: "It's great to see a dynamic company like ghd nurturing, inspiring and investing in new talent. "I'm amazed by the improvement in quality and sheer volume since last year. Really inspiring stuff."
Tags: ghd , ghd Expert Awards , ghd straighteners
Fashion Week Trend Predictions
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Dated: February 29, 2008 12:05 PM
Dated: February 29, 2008 12:05 PM
The Fashion Week season is drawing to a close, with the oh-so-glamorous final shows taking place in Paris this week. As ever, the London catwalks claimed plaudits from front-row fashionistas as the coolest of the lot, with runway-ready hair the ultimate autumn/winter ’08 accessory.
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Tags: Essensuals , fashion , London Fashion Week , Toni&Guy
Brit Wins the2007/08 Golden Scissor Award
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Dated: February 29, 2008 12:12 PM
Dated: February 29, 2008 12:12 PM
Cyndia Harvey of Hype Coiffure, London has beaten off competition from as far afield as Guadeloupe and French Guyana to win the 2007/2008 Golden Scissor Award winner.
The prize was the top accolade at Afro hairdressing brand Softsheen.Carson's annual awards night, which celebrates the latest Afro hairdressing talent from across Europe.
As well as the highly coveted Golden Scissors Cup, Cynthia scooped €5,000 prize money at well as €2,000 of Softsheen.Carson hair products.
She says: "I am really proud to win this awards and I would like to really thank my model Chanel Countain, who has been fabulous from the beginning.
"I'd also like to congratulate all the finalists who have achieved an amazing and very high quality performance and the Soft.Sheen.Carson Professional team for welcoming us so warmly in Paris."
General manager of SoftSheen.Carson Europe Laurent Rioublank adds: "The quality and the creativity of all the finalists were increadible. The variety of hairstyles, types of hair and models demonstrate the variety of ethnic hairstyle."
Tags: Afro hair , Softsheen.Carson