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Educating in Athens - Andrew Barton
Posted by
Matthew
Dated: May 9, 2008 2:41 PM
I spent the first four days of this week in Athens with Saks presenting three seminars a-day. Around 100 people attended each seminar and we were there to share creative ideas on cutting and colour and future trends.
We often visit Greece – we’ve been presenting there for the past 10 years. It’s hard work, with 7am starts every day and the final seminar finishing late in the evening – but its also very rewarding. It’s great to be abroad representing British hairdressing. Greek hairdressers are well educated, but they do look to the UK for influence.
When you travel, it becomes clear that in a lot of countries hairdressing is still seen as a subservient role. We try and encourage hairdressers to offer more advice and expertise.
I’ve lost weight from all the rushing around. I also have to be careful with my diet when I’m travelling. If I eat lots of junk it makes me feel sluggish, which is no good when you’ve got to inspire a crowd of people.
Keeping fit is important in a job like mine. I always try and get some exercise every day, whether it’s going to the gym, swimming or a yoga session.
I’m definitely taking a break this weekend. My mother is coming to visit from Yorkshire so I have a lovely family weekend planned. When I’m tired like I am now, I find it easy to switch off. Generally, though, I’m engrossed by work and constantly have a notebook to hand.
Next week should be interesting – I’m touring Asda shops around the country to promote Shiny Happy Hair, offering advice in the aisles!
I’ll give you an update in my next blog.
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Comments (2)
Posted by Nadia
Dated: May 17, 2008 6:10 PM
OH MY GOD I AM SO SO SO GUTTED AND UPSET WITH MYSELF FOR MISSING SEEING YOU AT TRAF PARK
ALWAYS WANTED TO MEET YOU!
R U GOING 2 BE ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE NORTH WEST PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSE??????????????????????????????????????????
Posted by Janet
Dated: October 12, 2008 7:39 PM
Hi Andrew, I love your work on 10 years younger! Im an Aussie hairdresser living and working in Greece and must say that you really inspire me when I watch the show, it usually ends in tears for me!
Im off to the Salon International Expo in London this week and cant wait!
I would love any info of your next visit to Greece.
Keep up the good work!!!