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hob 25th birthday celebrations
Posted by
Matthew
Dated: March 3, 2008 4:24 PM
On Saturday hob salons held its 25th Anniversary Party, and annual awards, at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Mayfair – and I was there, along with HJ news and features writer, Emma Treadwell.
The invitation said ‘dress to impress’, and I certainly impressed myself by squeezing my growing frame into a fitted waistcoat that within five minutes of leaving the house was biting into my stomach like something Elvis would have worn during his Vegas years.
I was glad I’d made the effort, though, as hob’s staff from its 14 salons had all taken the dress code seriously, with little black numbers, matador red and canary yellow all in evidence – and that was just the men!
The welcome from directors Clive Collins, Paul Simbler and Akin Konizi was warm and the champagne cold at the pre-awards drinks reception, where hob staff, representatives from Wella Professionals and members of the hairdressing press mingled politely.
Once the party had moved into the main ballroom and Clive, Paul and Akin took to the stage, polite chat was replaced by raucous cheers and applause.
This upbeat atmosphere continued throughout the awards and a racy set by an Ali Gee impersonator (I won’t even mention what he wanted to do to his Julie!)
Party-goers then danced their way into the early hours – although after a three course meal, my waistcoat wasn’t conducive to any vigorous movement!
The winners were:
Assistant of the Year
Jake Unger, Camden
Newcomer of the Year
Megan Zarrabi, Northwood
Special Contribution Award
Bobbi Kiminos, Mill Hill
Retailer of the Year
Craig Mason, St Albans
Retail Salon of the Year
Northwood
Special Contribution Award
Katie Pearson, PR Manager
Receptionist of the Year
Laura Glen, Temple Fortune
Special Contribution Award
Claire Dawson, Camden
Creative Team Member of the Year
Darren Bain, Camden
Special Contribution Award
Zoe Norris, Office
Colour Technician of the Year
Patrick Barnes, Northwood
Stylist of the Year
Debbie Horgan, Baker Street
Special Contribution Award
Lisa Simbler, Area Manager
Assistant Manager of the Year
Jacki Yarshon, Hatch End
Special Contribution Award
David Twyman, head of finances
Franchisee of the Year
Kelly Letchford, Loughton
Manager of the Year
Stewart Bernie, Baker Street
Salon of the Year
Radlett
Tags: Akin Konizi , hob salons
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