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Richard Ward Launch Kéraskin
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Kate
Dated: June 2, 2008 2:54 PM
The Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa celebrated their appointment as the London flagship spa for new luxury professional skincare brand, Kéraskin Esthetics, with an exclusive client launch night at their renowned Kings Road salon.
A host of celebrities and VIP clients attended the event to see the unveiling of the first UK Kéraskin Esthetics treatment rooms at the newly refurbished Metrospa.
Clients were treated to Kéraskin Esthetics facial demonstrations, complimentary hand massage treatments and luxury goody bags at the elegant champagne reception hosted by salon owners Richard and Hellen Ward.
A sister brand to luxury professional haircare brand Kérastase, Kéraskin Esthetics combines the very best of skincare technology with the expertise of the world's leading therapists, to create an innovative collection of professional skincare products and in-salon skincare Rituals.
Hellen Ward, Owner and Managing Director for Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa was thrilled to be the first to take on the new brand.
"I'm amazingly proud that our Metrospa is the London flagship spa for Kéraskin Esthetics," she says. " The launch has created a whole new energy in the Metrospa.
"Our clients are queuing up to experience the treatments and what's even more exciting is the new level of expertise is has brought to our therapists.
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Errol Douglas Supports Homeless Charity
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Kate
Dated: June 2, 2008 3:18 PM
Three-times Afro Hairdresser of the Year Errol Douglas MBE has donated his services to a group of less fortunate clients by taking part in a Centrepoint project to give young women a life makeover.
Errol cut and styled the hair of 10 young women from Centrepoint's youth homelessness services as part of the makeover with Elizabeth Arden cosmetics.
They also received an inspirational 'mind makeover' designed by expert business consultant and life coach, Sharron Lowe, to encourage them to focus on personal aspirations, action planning and positive thinking.
Errol says, "This is the third year I've been involved with the project and it's great to see these young women feeling happy and confident about themselves.
"People become homeless for many reasons and it's heartbreaking to hear some of their stories. To give them 100% 'me' time is really rewarding and fulfilling for me as a hairdresser.
"They were all beautiful, and deserved to feel that way as well."
One of the participants, Saron, from Centrepoint's Salter's City Foyer, London, said: "I absolutely loved it! Both makeovers really gave us girls the confidence to come out of our shells.
"We all learned so much and it has inspired me, in spite of my circumstances now, to write down my goals for the future and be positive and confident and start every day with a smile!"
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20 Questions with Anthony Mascolo
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Kate
Dated: June 2, 2008 3:39 PM
Dated: June 2, 2008 3:39 PM
Name: Anthony Mascolo
Age: 50 (but I look & feel MUCH younger)
Salon: N/A - TIGI Creative Academy
Career History: International Creative Director of TIGI since 2002, Formerly International Art Director for Toni & Guy
Continue reading "20 Questions with Anthony Mascolo" »
Tags: Anthony Mascolo , British Hairdresser of the Year , Tigi
Mack win L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy
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Kate
Dated: June 3, 2008 12:14 PM
Dated: June 3, 2008 12:14 PM Mack in Chelmsford have beaten talented hairdressers from around the country to win the coveted L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy 2008.
The Essex salon's on-trend curls, complemented by shades from chocolate to copper to mahogany, beat Royston Blythe, Compton, and Toni & Guy, Camberley, into second and third place respectively.
Clipso owner Terry Calvert, who was part of the top quality judging panel, said: "Everyone on this stage could have won. The work was beautiful."
Continue reading "Mack win L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy" »
Tags: Colour Trophy , L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy
L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy: A Night To Remember
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Kate
Dated: June 3, 2008 10:28 AM
Dated: June 3, 2008 10:28 AM London's Earls Court 2, played host to some of the most innovative, creative, talented hairdressers in the UK as this year's L'Oreal Professionnel's Colour Trophy reached its thrilling climax.
With Ferne Cotton hosting the show and live hair shows from Andrew Collinge, Alan Edwards and Angelo Seminara, it really was a night to remember.
Here's a run down of the evening's highlights.
Continue reading "L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy: A Night To Remember" »
Tags: Colour Trophy , L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy
Great Lengths Sponsor Miss England Pageant
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Kate
Dated: June 2, 2008 11:10 AM
Dated: June 2, 2008 11:10 AM
As the official sponsors of the Miss England 2008, Great Lengths' will be presenting a 'Stunning Style' Award to honour the Miss England Finalist with the most beautiful head of hair.
The Stunning Style winner, who will be presented the award on stage by Great Lengths' Sales and Marketing Director Philip Sharp, will receive a full head of the world's finest ethically sourced human hair extensions from Great Lengths.
The lucky winner will also be used at various events over the coming year.
Great Lengths Managing Director Debby Zoltie says: "The Miss England event is synonymous with beauty and glamour.
"Great Lengths hair extensions are used by the world's most sophisticated women to enhance their natural beauty and as such sponsoring this event provides a perfect platform to showcase our brand with a team of 25 Great Lengths stylists who will be at the final event to help create those stunning looks."
Andrew Minarik, Miss England judge and Head of Hairdressing for Miss England competitions, adds: "A gorgeous head of hair is imperative for Miss England finalists because the hair is the contestants crowning glory and it optimises glamour and beauty."
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Is Lily Allen Pretty in Pink?
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Kate
Dated: June 4, 2008 1:38 PM
Dated: June 4, 2008 1:38 PM
It only seems two minutes ago that we were saying 'Oh my God, I can't believe it, Lily Allen has gone blonde' and now the lovely lady has only gone and changed her colour again.
But has she opted for a return to her chocolate roots, a striking copper or a different shade of blonde? Oh no, that's not for the Smile singer. She's opted for bubblegum pink!
When we asked the hairdressing fraternity what they made of Lily's new colour, we were rather expecting raised eyebrows and universal horror, but it turns out you're rather fond of the quirky look.
Continue reading "Is Lily Allen Pretty in Pink?" »
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style , Lily Allen
Behind the Scenes on an HJ Hair Shoot
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Kate
Dated: June 5, 2008 11:45 AM
Dated: June 5, 2008 11:45 AM
Five of the UK's most talented hairdressers - Mark Leeson, Errol Douglas, Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck, Robert Eaton and Nick Malenko - got together for an exclusive hair shoot for HJ.
Sponsored by Racoon International, the theme was 'you can be whoever you want to be' and each stylist was given their own brief -- afro, colour, avant garde, commercial or glamour.
Held on location in a former pub in Camberwell, London, the team each had their own model to transform and along with the clothes and make-up, each told a separate story.
Continue reading "Behind the Scenes on an HJ Hair Shoot" »
Win Paul Mitchell Summer Haircare Goodies
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Kate
Dated: June 2, 2008 4:13 PM
Dated: June 2, 2008 4:13 PM
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED
As the weather heats up, Paul Mitchell's summer-perfect kit is the ideal set to keep you and your hair fab not frazzled.
Consisting of a pump of cooling Awapuhi Moisture Mist, two sachets of Super-Charged Moisturizer and a Vogetti PRO Finger Comb, all stored in a pretty patterned beach pouch its perfect for detangling poolside tresses.
And to make sure you're co-ordinated on the beach, they've also created a matching sunglasses case that comes free with product purchases.
We thought that the summer sets were so cute that we just has to team up with the lovely people at Paul Mitchell to give you a chance to win one.
We've got eight sets to give away and each will consist of a beach pouch, sunglasses case plus full-size bottles of hero products Shampoo One and Super Sculpt.
To be in with a chance of winning, just drop us an email to with your name and contact details.
If you're not lucky enough to win yourself a set of summer haircare goodies, the beach pouch is available from Paul Mitchell salons, priced £8.95, while the sunglasses case is a free gift when you buy any two products from the Paul Mitchell range.
Hairdressers among the happiest workers in the UK
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Matthew
Dated: June 6, 2008 10:36 AM
Dated: June 6, 2008 10:36 AM
Hairdressers are still among the happiest workers in the UK, according to the fifth City and Guild Happiness Index - although beauty therapists did knock them off the top spot this year.
There's still plenty for hairdressers to smile about, however, insists City and Guilds. Hairdressers have an average happiness level of more than eight out of 10, with one in three rating themselves as 100 per cent happy. Nearly half of the UK's hairdressers are happier than they were a year ago and 80 per cent would recommend the profession to a friend.
Continue reading "Hairdressers among the happiest workers in the UK" »
Tags: City & Guilds , hairdressing , happy
Madonna's New Golden Era
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Kate
Dated: June 3, 2008 9:28 AM
Dated: June 3, 2008 9:28 AM
As the undisputed Queen of Pop, Madonna has been re-inventing herself for as long as most of us can remember.
From blonde to dark and back to blonde again; from long to short and all the lengths in between: you name it Madonna has done it.
Now, as her half century approaches, she's only gone and done it again. This time she has said goodbye to the trashier looks of yesteryear and opted for a more mature, glamorous look that screams 'yummy mummy'.
Continue reading "Madonna's New Golden Era" »
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , celebrity style , Madonna
Antoinette Beenders Life Through a Lens
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Emma T
Dated: June 6, 2008 11:38 AM
Dated: June 6, 2008 11:38 AM
Throughout her prolific career, Antoinette Beenders' work has won her worldwide acclaim and an enviable clutch of the most prestigious awards in the industry - among them the coveted HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year trophy, in 2004.
Her dazzling CV also includes work for style bible Vogue and she has dressed models' hair for the catwalks of Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabanna, among a host of other legendary fashion labels.
As global creative director of Aveda, Antoinette's passion for innovative and beautiful hair has put her firmly on the world stage, giving her the chance to educate and inspire hairdressers with her work.
"I was fortunate enough to be trained in photographic work prior to the digital era," she says.
"Back then editorial shoots had to be perfect as photographers never re-touched hair. I think that strengthened my skills and made me the perfectionist I am today."
Continue reading "Antoinette Beenders Life Through a Lens" »
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An Icon Answers: Phil Smith
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Kate
Dated: June 6, 2008 3:20 PM
Dated: June 6, 2008 3:20 PM
Colin McAndrew from Medusa Hairdressing in Edinburgh puts give questions to his hairdressing icon, Phil Smith.
You have so much going on - salons, awards, running the business and marathons. How do you achieve the perfect balance?
There isn't an ideal balance. For me, it is important to prioritise and deal with situations as they arise. It is good to forward plan, but you also need to be spontaneous, otherwise you might miss the moment.
I enjoy spending time in my salons with the team and clients, and spending time at home with my wife and children, so every week I make sure I have quality time with them all. Running three marathons is something I always wanted to do before I turned 40, so I use the training time to reflect on the business and help create a better balance.
What advice would you give to someone in my position who is starting out managing a three-salon group?
The jump from creative director to salon owner is never easy, and as you have taken on three salons at once it is going to be tricky. But never give up. There will be tough times - there always are in life, but use your motivation and love for the industry to keep fighting through. The most important asset to you now is your team, so spend time ensuring they understand, appreciate and respect your business. Stay motivated and strive to be the best.
What business challenges are you currently facing?
I have found a rise in the housing market has had an effect on the salon business. It is now harder for young, ambitious people to make that first step in securing a property, so they are moving away from the cities to rural locations where prices are more affordable.
Where does your true love lie, in creating beautiful collections or winning awards for your business acumen?
My true love lies with being successful, in both business and creative aspects of the industry. However, my HJ Hall of Fame award for Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year is my most treasured possession, so maybe my love lies with being creative? The business needs to be going well in order to pursue the creative side, so achieving this balance is very important.
With so many salons on different levels for clients to choose from, what do you think a good salon has to offer to succeed?
Fundamentally, there are three qualities a salon needs to succeed - good coffee, good chat and a great haircut. Good conversation comes from brilliant people who have been trained to the highest degree in consultations and client relations, and work in an environment they are happy and proud of. Great haircuts come from those with continuous training that keeps them constantly updated. And, a good cup of coffee - well, you're on your own there!
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Tags: Phil Smith , Toni&Guy
West Row row their boat
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Matthew
Dated: June 6, 2008 3:38 PM
Dated: June 6, 2008 3:38 PM
It was all hands on deck for West Row Hairdressing recently as the seven Yorkshire salons sent a team of 10, the West Rowers, to compete in the Dragon Boat Race to raise money for Martin House Children's Hospice.
The team took to the water dressed as Amy Winehouse - complete with impeccably coiffed beehive wigs. Salon owner Marc Westerman said: "There were some very serious rowers but we had a really good time. We all dressed as Amy Winehouse and sang Rehab as we rowed down the river. We raised 1,350 pounds on the day, a good start towards the 25,000 pounds we aim to donate over the coming year for this extremely worthy cause."
Tags: Amy Winehouse , West Row
Wanting One Last Dream to come true
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Ruth
Dated: June 6, 2008 5:15 PM
Dated: June 6, 2008 5:15 PM
I've only been a finalist in a few competitions, and although I appreciated how finalists must feel, I've never had the butterflies or nervous wait for results. Until now. My husband Gary is a finalist with his band, The Steve Boyce band, on Virgin Radio, with the prize to support Eric Clapton at Hyde Park. We find out the result on Monday morning -- and I don't think I can bear it! The adrenaline rushes, the butterflies, the nerves, the highs and the lows -- I certainly now know how finalists for HJs British Hairdressing Awards feel! The anticipation is enormous, and while winning would be amazing, Gary has had the time of his life. I just hope it doesn't end!! Ruth @HJi x
Tags: Eric Clapton , HJs British Hairdressing Awards , Virgin Radio
Trevor Sorbie Gives Back With 'My New Hair'
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Kate
Dated: June 9, 2008 3:28 PM
Dated: June 9, 2008 3:28 PM
Reinventing clients' appearances and helping to boost their self-esteem is one of the many aspects that makes hairdressing one of the most rewarding career choices.
Trevor Sorbie MBE has taken that aspect of his business to another level by creating 'My New Hair', a wig personalisation service for clients suffering from illnesses such as cancer and alopecia.
'My New Hair' came about after Trevor helped a family member who was undergoing treatment for cancer. He says: "Coping with illness is very traumatic and to have the added stress of hair loss can be devastating.
"Hairdressers are very involved with their clients'image and providing this service is an additional way to enrich a client's life during this sensitive time."
Continue reading "Trevor Sorbie Gives Back With 'My New Hair'" »
Tags: My New Hair , Trevor Sorbie
Baby's All Grown Up on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter
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Kate
Dated: June 10, 2008 3:53 PM
Dated: June 10, 2008 3:53 PM
From Lily Allen's Crayola-bright colour to Prince William's cut getting the royal seal of disapproval - here's HJi's latest round up of which celebs are looking hot or not in the hair style stakes...
So do you agree with our choices or are you loving/loathing someone else's celebrity hair? Have your say on My HJi.
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Hot Pink... | |
| Lily Allen She grabbed headlines galore with this show-stopping fuchsia makeover and, judging from the response we've had from you lot, you're loving Lily's bold new look. |
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| Emma Bunton Baby Spice unveiled her blonde bob at the recent Glamour Awards bash and we think it looks fab. This swingy, flicky shape is spot-on for summer, and the gorgeous golden hue is hot with a tan. |
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| Mark Ronson Music producer to the stars Mark works geek-chic style, with this side-swept, boyish cut. And check out the frilly shirt! This is a man not afraid to make a fashion statement. |
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| Prince William Not exactly flying the flag for male grooming, Wills' barnet looks decidedly unkempt, and with a fleet of footmen at his disposal, surely he can do better than this mess? |
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| Marcia Cross Thank goodness this is a wig and the flame-haired Desperate Housewife hasn't swapped her trademark red locks for this dreary, dull cut and colour permanently. |
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| Beth Ditto All credit to The Gossip frontwoman for taking a risk fashion-wise - and she's hailed by many as quite a style icon. But we think this quirky top-knot is just plain wrong. |
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| ...Feeling Blue | ||
Have Your Say on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter
We want to know who you think looks hot or not every fortnight, so join the debate on the MyHJi Forums.
Recent Celebrity Hair Ratings
- A new Jessica Rabbit; but has Madge lost her sparkle?
- SJP shines; but a frosty reception for Posh
- Gwynnie's looking hot; Kate Moss is not
All images: Rex Features
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , Emma Bunton , Lily Allen
Angelo Seminara Creates Hair Sushi
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Kate
Dated: June 11, 2008 12:45 PM
Dated: June 11, 2008 12:45 PM Think of sushi and most of us think yum (or yuck, depending on our pallet!). Not Angelo Seminara. The British Hairdrsser of the Year saw sushi and thought I want to create that...in hair.
So when HJ asked him to create an exclusive fashion collection for the magazine, he knew just what he wanted to achieve.
"I had an idea a long time ago to play with colours to do something that looks almost like sweets, almost like the inside of a sushi roll.
"In the studio, I tried to produce this."
Continue reading "Angelo Seminara Creates Hair Sushi" »
Tags: Angelo Seminara
Win a Fab Male Grooming Goodie Bag!
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Kate
Dated: June 11, 2008 2:25 PM
Dated: June 11, 2008 2:25 PM
We've got a fantastic giveaway for guys who want people to stand up and take notice of their appearance.
From anti-hair loss products, to mini straighteners this bumper prize is everything any man needs to create a head turning look.
Electric dreams
Win a trio of electric essentials from Corioliss, including a zebra-striped hairdryer, Corioliss C2 iron, and the mini PX-1 straightener, perfect for shorter styles.
Monochrome magic
Win three sets of Black & White products, including pomade, putty, paste, cleansers and more.
Just the tonic
The prize includes six sets of products Revlon Professional's Anti Hair Loss range, including tonic, ampoules and shampoo.
Sharp style
Win two Flint Edge Sports packs and two For the Body packs, crammed with men's goodies for top to toe grooming.
Belt up
Keep your tools of the trade close at hand with this Wild West-inspired tool belt from Corioliss.
To be in with a chance of winning this manly masterpiece all you need to do is drop us an email including your name, address and contact details.
Good luck!
Closing date: June 27
Hair Highlights and Horrors of Euro 2008
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Kate
Dated: June 11, 2008 4:19 PM
Dated: June 11, 2008 4:19 PM
With England's football heroes more caught up in wedding fever than football fever this summer, it might have escaped your attention that Euro 2008 is in full swing.
But if the idea of 22 men chasing a ball around a pitch doesn't float your boat, it's still worth standing up and taking notice because more and more men are turning to the sports arena for their style inspiration.
The great news is that Kevin Keegan-style perms and handlebar moustaches have been consigned to the days when England were still any good; the bad news is that there's still a fair few hair horrors on display.
We asked British Hairdressing Awards 2007/08 Men's Hairdresser of the Year Jim Shaw, salon director of Essensuals, Billericay, to put some of football's icons hair styles under the microscope.
Continue reading "Hair Highlights and Horrors of Euro 2008" »
Tags: celebrity hair
20 Questions with Trevor Sorbie
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Kate
Dated: June 12, 2008 9:51 AM
Dated: June 12, 2008 9:51 AM
Age: 58
Salon: Trevor Sorbie
Career History:
From barbershop boy to Buckingham Palace to collect his MBE, Trevor Sorbie is no ordinary hairdresser. Pioneer of cuts and styling techniques such as The Wedge, The Chop and The Scrunch and innovator of professional haircare products for the high street, Trevor Sorbie has won the coveted British Hairdresser of the Year title an unrivalled four times.
Recently Trevor has launched 'My New Hair', a wig personalisation charity that aims restore confidence in the sufferers of cancer and alopecia.
Continue reading "20 Questions with Trevor Sorbie" »
Tags: my new hair , trevor sorbie
Gwyneth's Head-Turning Hair Makeover
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Kate
Dated: June 12, 2008 11:04 AM
Dated: June 12, 2008 11:04 AM
When Gwyneth Paltrow wowed the paparazzi with her sexy new style at the premieres of her latest flick Iron Man, it was her sky-high stilettos that stole the headlines.
What went largely unnoticed was the new softer hair style she unveiled, which added the season's must-have waves and movement to her previously sleek locks.
But while the press may have overlooked the mane makeover, the look gets a big thumbs up from the hairdressers we quizzed about the celebrity's hair.
Continue reading "Gwyneth's Head-Turning Hair Makeover" »
Tags: celebrity hair , celebrity hairstyles , Gwyneth Paltrow
Getting Optimum Results From Clippers and Razors
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Kate
Dated: June 12, 2008 3:02 PM
Dated: June 12, 2008 3:02 PM
With the male grooming industry on the rise, having the right razors and clippers for the job and the right skills to use them takes on additional importance.
While bad tools can lead to poor results; good quality tools that are given plenty of TLC will give you optimum performance for longer.
Continue reading "Getting Optimum Results From Clippers and Razors" »
Tags: clippers , razors
Hair Industry Competitions Explained: Talentspotting
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Kate
Dated: June 10, 2008 4:18 PM
Dated: June 10, 2008 4:18 PM
What is Talentspotting?
Run by L'Oréal Professionnel, Talentspotting is a competition for hairdressers under the age of 25, where they're judged not only on their technical skills but also on their ability to bring an idea to life and present a show onstage. The idea behind it is to promote and nurture fresh young talent in the industry. There are two categories: Individual and Art Team.
What's the judging process?
In the first round, entrants submit a mood board, outlining the inspiration behind their ideas. Shortlisted contestants then go through to the semi-finals where they give live presentations onstage before a panel of judges and have the chance to work with a top industry mentor. At the Grand Final stage, the selected candidates present a live show and explain the ideas behind their work at a top London hotel.
Who are the judges?
Previous judges have included Trevor Sorbie, Errol Douglas, Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck and Andrew Barton, among many others.
What are the prizes?
The overall individual category winner gets a wealth of prizes including a photo shoot directed by a leading industry name, £1,000 worth of education courses at the L'Oréal International Academy and opportunities galore. The Art Team winners also get a photo shoot plus the chance to assist hair teams backstage at the L'Oréal Professional Colour Trophy Grand Final, and salon membership to the Fellowship for British Hairdressing.
How can people enter?
Visit www.lorealprofessionneltalentspotting.com to download an entry form and find out all about the competition, or call 020 8762 4193 for details.
L'Oréal Professionnel Talentspotting 2007
Tags: L'Oreal Professionnel
Win A Mikado Styler from Kodo
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Kate
Dated: June 12, 2008 4:37 PM
Dated: June 12, 2008 4:37 PM
Ready to use in just over 30 seconds and with unique Heatsmart safety features, the Mikado styler from Kodo is one of the most coveted on the market.
And with an 18-month money-back guarantee they're a great investment for either you or your clients. Available in black, silver or fuchsia pink.
We've got three fab Mikado stylers, each worth £99 to give away.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!
Straightening Irons on the HJi
- Source styling appliance suppliers and manufacturers
- Hair straighteners for every hair type
- Women vote hair straighteners their best gadget
Tags: hair straighteners , straightening irons
Angelo Seminara's Monthly Highlights
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Kate
Dated: June 13, 2008 1:56 PM
Dated: June 13, 2008 1:56 PM
To say that HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year Angelo Seminara is a busy man would be an understatement!
As well as heading up the award-winning Trevor Sorbie Art Team, Angelo still sees clients in the salon, works on editorial shoots the world over and has even fitted in a stint as the guest editor of HJ!
In a new feature on HJi, we'll catch up with Angelo each month to discuss some of the highlights of his hectic schedule. Here are some of the weird and wonderful things Angelo got up to in May.
Continue reading "Angelo Seminara's Monthly Highlights" »
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Andrew Barton Wows the Crowd at Poland's Colour Trophy
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Kate
Dated: June 16, 2008 11:46 AM
Dated: June 16, 2008 11:46 AM
After enjoying a lovely evening at the L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy at London's Earls Court, I headed off to Warsaw, to do a show at the L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy in Poland.
Without our third wheel, Alison, who is away on maternity leave, Tracey Gallagher and I put together a concept where we worked live on stage for a full 40 minutes.
The idea was to really wow the crowd with a transformation show and it certainly achieved our aim: we got a standing ovation from the 2,000 hairdressers at the National Opera House.
Continue reading "Andrew Barton Wows the Crowd at Poland's Colour Trophy " »
Tags: Andrew Barton , Saks , Saks Art Team
Michael Barnes Long Hair Course: We Reportback
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Kate
Dated: June 16, 2008 2:09 PM
Dated: June 16, 2008 2:09 PM
The lucky winner, David Roche of Synergy Hairdressing in Poole, tells us what he thought of the course.
Last month, we gave away a place on Michael Barnes' long hair course at the Academy in Mayfair.
Continue reading "Michael Barnes Long Hair Course: We Reportback" »
Win a Place on Saks Indulgence Course
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Kate
Dated: June 17, 2008 3:05 PM
Dated: June 17, 2008 3:05 PM
Are you an experienced stylist? Do you like to be challenged? Are you looking for the ultimate inspiration? Then we've got just what you're looking for.
We've teamed up with the lovely people at award-winning salon group Saks to giveaway a place on the Indulgence Course. Taught over five inspiring days by the highly acclaimed Saks Art Team, Indulgence focuses on the latest collection of advanced cut and colour techniques.
The course is split between demonstration and workshop, and the Art Team promise to provoke your creativity and show you how to use the cut and colour techniques back at your salon.
Not only will the lucky winner be able to choose from a five day course in London, starting July 21, or in Darlington, Country Durham, starting August 11; they'll also get the chance to give their verdict on the course in a reportback feature on HJi.
Entrants don't need to be talented writers, but they do need to have a passion for hairdressing and be happy to share their thoughts on the course with other industry professionals.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!
More Reportbacks on HJi
Closing Date: July 11
L'Oreal Professionnel Style Graduate Fashion Week Hair
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Kate
Dated: June 18, 2008 11:51 AM
Dated: June 18, 2008 11:51 AM
The L'Oreal Professionnel Portfolio team, headed up by Joe Nions of Cutting Room Creative and Herman Ho from Headmasters, enjoyed an action-packed yet exhilarating week at Graduate Fashion week.
The 22-strong team of young stylists worked tirelessly backstage to create catwalk hair from intricate updos to loose natural curls for 20 college shows.
Then after an exhausting week, their creations were put before Fashion's A-list at the Graduate Fashion Week Gala Show and Awards.
Continue reading "L'Oreal Professionnel Style Graduate Fashion Week Hair" »
Tags: Graduate Fashion Week , L'Oreal Professionnel
Goldwell Premier Academy Expert Event
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Kate
Dated: June 18, 2008 1:24 PM
Dated: June 18, 2008 1:24 PM
An elite group of 27 Academy Masters and Salon Owners were the first to benefit from Goldwell's very first Academy Expert event - a business building and networking day at the Goldwell Academy in Mayfair.
Designed to energize delegates and encourage them to re-assess industry knowledge, and take fresh look at the ever-changing salon business environment, the day was exclusively for hairdressers who had successfully completed Goldwell's Academy Master award.
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In the Spotlight with Paul Mitchell
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Dated: June 18, 2008 2:10 PM
Dated: June 18, 2008 2:10 PM
Over 1,000 stylists from London to Glasgow have taken part in a style adventure at Paul Mitchell's Spotlight Hair Camps.
Taking place at seven venues across the country, the Paul Mitchell Platform Artist Club (PAC) and Art Team put on inspiring workshops and demonstrations to update delegates' cutting techniques and expand their creative knowledge.
First, PAC took to the stage conducting 'hair-up' workshops to help stylists meet the increasing client demand for new ways to style their hair.
This was followed by demonstrative cuts from Angus Mitchell's Eclipse Collection including the 'Crystal' and 'Lyndsey'. Inspired by the luminous circular shape and eclipsing effect of the sun, the commercial viability of the cuts makes them easy for stylists to adapt in the salon.
Paul Mitchell® PAC member Carlo Cardinale said: "This year's Spotlight Hair Camps were a phenomenal series of events.
"The Paul Mitchell® PAC and Art Team had a great synergy that fused through to the delegates and created an electricl atmosphere."
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Celebrity Blondes From Icy to Strawberry
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Dated: June 19, 2008 12:57 PM
Dated: June 19, 2008 12:57 PM
Blonde hair is as intrinsically linked with summer as strawberries and cream; sea and sand; picnics in the parks; and Pimms and lemonade.
But when it comes to chosing the right summer shade, the modern client isn't content with picking a look for the season and sticking with it. She's looking for a shade that reflects changes in her needs and even her mood.
In fact, a recent survey by Schwarzkopf Professional found that 81per cent of blondes go into the salon wanting to update and refresh their look rather than just maintain the same colour and style.
But with blonde hair shades ranging from icy to strawberry, it goes with out saying that not every shade is suitable for every client and that you have to match the right shade to the right skin tone.
We caught up with Schwarzkopf 'Blonde Expert' Charlie Taylor, from Charlie Taylor Hair, Health and Beauty, to look at four of the key blonde shades celebs are wearing this season and learn which clients the look can best be recreated on.
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Celebrity Hair-o-Meter: Meg Ryan's Monstrosity Mane
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Dated: June 19, 2008 2:01 PM
Dated: June 19, 2008 2:01 PM
HJi takes a look at the celebs who've been snapped and papped looking perfectly coiffed or downright drab in the past two weeks.
But what do you think? Does Diaz deserve our dressing down? Does Messing look simply, well, a mess? Join the celebrity hair debate on the My HJi hairdressing forums.
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| Debra Messing The Will & Grace star has swapped her red waves for this deeply dark shade - and we think it's given her an instant glam-over. |
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| Jada Pinkett-Smith Mrs Will Smith (lucky lady) has gone all glamorous on us, trading her cute cropped locks for this slinky, sexed-up style. |
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| Nicole Richie New mum Nicole carries off the 'haven't really tried' look to perfection with this effortless updo and delicately dishevelled strands. |
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| Cameron Diaz Ok, so Cameron never looks bad, but her usual surfer-girl style is so much cooler than this straight hair and Sloaney pashmina combo. |
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| Meg Ryan Is Meg channelling Jon Bon Jovi circa 1987 with this fright wig? There's 'rock chick' hair and then there's 'power ballad' hair - and sadly this is the latter. |
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| Alexa Chung Oh Alexa, you were shaping so nicely for style icon status, and then stepped out with this bad, bad case of bed hair. A little serum wouldn't have gone amiss. |
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Have Your Say on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter
We want to know who you think looks hot or not every fortnight, so join the debate on the MyHJi Forums.
Recent Celebrity Hair Ratings
- Baby's grown up and a royal seal of disapproval
- A new Jessica Rabbit; but has Madge lost her sparkle?
- SJP shines; but a frosty reception for Posh
- Gwynnie's looking hot; Kate Moss is not
All images: Rex Features
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Winning the Young Colourist Award was 'Amazing' - Jay Bowen
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Dated: June 18, 2008 2:54 PM Winning hair industry competitions isn't just about creating great looking hair - you also have to have a strong concept, great technical skills to bring your vision to life and the passion and know-how to sell your image to the judges.
L'Oreal Professionnel Young Colourist Award winner, Jay Bowen, from James Roberts Hairdressing, in Manchester, has the complete package. Jay, 24, saw entering the award as an opportunity to make a name for himself and take his skills to the next level.
"I have a real passion for colouring hair and learning new techniques," he says. "I thought entering the Young Colourist Award would give me great experience for entering future competitions and help me to improve my skills.
"L'Oreal is such a fantastic company, and I knew that if I won they could take me to such great heights and really help me to further my career."
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My HJi Snapshot Competition - COMING SOON!
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Dated: June 18, 2008 5:50 PM
Dated: June 18, 2008 5:50 PM
Since we launched My HJi we've really loved seeing the lovely images that you have uploaded.
So starting in July we're launching a new competition - My HJi Snapshot - to reward the images that really stand out from the crowd.
The competition begins on July 1, and we've teamed up with the lovely folk at TIGI to give the winner a kitbag packed full of goodies from their Hardcore range and an annual subscription to HJ.
What's this My HJi Snapshot competition all about?
It's a monthly photo competition to showcase the talents of our readers. You've got a month to upload the images that you are most proud of. At the end of the month we'll ask an esteemed judge to select the month's winner. In July, we're delighted to have Nick Irwin and the TIGI Creative Team on board to choose the winner.
What do I have to do?
Either take a picture of great hair or sort through your portfolio and find a style (or styles) that you are proud of. Then log in to My HJi - if you aren't already a member you'll need to sign up - and add your photo to the July photo gallery. You can add as many images as you like, but once you use an image once, you won't be able to use it again in a subsequent month.
Can my photo be of anything?
It can be anything from your portfolio - from a complex avant garde creation to a great blow dry. It doesn't need to have been shot professionally and it can even be on a block or mannequin - just as long as it is hair to be proud of we look forward to seeing it.
I'm still a student, can I enter?
Oh yes, My HJi Snapshot is open to anyone with who has created a great hair style they'd like to enter. July's prize is a TIGI Kitbag filled with goodies such as a hairdryer, curl stick and straightening irons from their Hardcore range - so it's the perfect prize if you're starting out in the industry!
So what's in it for me?
As our very first My HJi snapshot competition winner, you'll have your winning photo appear on the Community Page in HJ. You'll also walk away with a kit back complete with all the essential items a hairdresser needs and a year long subscription to HJ.
Good luck!
*Please note that the competition doesn't launch until July 1, so you won't be able to find the gallery on My HJi until then.
Win BLONDME Keratin Restore Milk
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Dated: June 17, 2008 8:33 PM
Dated: June 17, 2008 8:33 PM
Ever noticed how some of life's most beautiful things are often the most fragile? That's certainly the case with beautiful blondes that can have their structure weakened by the colouring techniques that create them.
Now Schwarzkopf Professional have developed BLONDME Keratin Restore Milk to provide the ultimate pick-me-up for blondes.
By infusing the hair's inner structure with keratins, Keratin Restore Milk strengthens blonde hair by literally filling in the gaps to provide hair with strength, and restore elasticity.
There are two products in the range: The rinse-out Salon Intense Treatment to be used by salon professionals only; and the leave-in Home Maintenance Treatment that maintains blonde hair between visits.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!
New name for NHF Art Team
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Dated: June 20, 2008 12:36 PM
Dated: June 20, 2008 12:36 PM
Following the recent changes to the NHF Art Team with the new role of Charlie Taylor as creative director, the team has announced a re-brand with a new name for the summer - NHF Inspire.
"We're setting our sites on bigger activities and a higher profile this year and when we all met recently to brainstorm ideas, we realised that one of the main confusions with our peers was distinguishing the creative body of the NHF with the competition arena. Creating a new brand around the team will work to set us apart," explained Charlie.
NHF Inspire is the creative body of the NHF and hosts seminars, produces hair trend photographic shoots, and works on magazine editorial shoots with the aim of inspiring and motivating NHF members.
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Herbert Howe honoured in Liverpool awards
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Dated: June 20, 2008 12:44 PM
Dated: June 20, 2008 12:44 PM
Celebrity hairdresser Herbert Howe of super-salon, Herberts of Liverpool was honoured at the recent Scouseolgy Awards, where he was presented with the BBC Radio Merseyside Special Achievement Award.
The Scouseolgy Awards have been running for 12 years, recognising the best in Liverpool's showbiz talent, but the organisers felt that Herbert's services as a top hairdresser and his massive efforts in raising funds for charity deserved similar recognition.
Said Mick Ord, managing editor of BBC Radio Merseyside: "Herbert has been a part of the Liverpool scene for nearly 40 years. He is a great businessman and a great fundraiser for charity. This was our chance to recognise him."
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20 Questions with Beverly C
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Dated: June 23, 2008 11:10 AM
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Name: Beverly C MBE
Salon: The Academy, Sackville Street, London
Career History: An Industry veteran, Beverly C has recently worked as consultant creative director for George Hammer at Aveda's Urban Retreat and for Toni Mascolo at essensuals/Toni&Guy as well as signing with Goldwell as a guest artist and creative consultant. A regular on TV and in the consumer press, Beverly has won numerous awards including London Hairdresser of the Year and British Hairdresser of the Year (twice) and was President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing for three years. Beverly C Became the first female to be awarded an MBE for services to hairdressing when she received her investiture from the Queen on May 1. Beverly will be opening her new salon in London during 2008 and has recently been approached to launch her own product line.
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Lisa Shepherd is an Inspiration
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Dated: June 24, 2008 10:48 AM
Dated: June 24, 2008 10:48 AM
Lisa made it to the last three in The Prowess Business Awards, which celebrate top females in business in Britain.
Lisa made it through to the top three nominees, despite competition from more than 300 entrants from all areas of business.
Said Lisa: "I was absolutely thrilled to make it to the top three. I am lucky enough to have a career in an industry that I love and being able to inspire others is an amazing privilege."
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HJ Business Live - an inspirational event
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Dated: June 27, 2008 9:45 AM
Dated: June 27, 2008 9:45 AM
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Great news this week - Andrew Barton's Diary
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Dated: June 27, 2008 2:42 PM
Dated: June 27, 2008 2:42 PM
The highlight of this week has to be the phone call I received from Jayne Lewis-Orr at HJ telling me that I was a nominee for British Hairdresser of the Year for the sixth consecutive year.
I was with a client when I received the call and she ran straight out to buy a bottle of Champaign for us to celebrate.
All this week I have been up and down the country. I was in Bournemouth on Monday talking to a hairdressing group about creative cutting. Then on Tuesday I was in Birmingham for the last date of the tour I am doing with Kerastase. The aim of this road show has been to inspire young people and make them aware of the incredible opportunities they have in front of them.
I enjoy being a token of career success in hairdressing for youngsters to tap into.
On Wednesday I was working on a photo shoot for the new News of the World magazine, Fabulous. It was a colour story - brunette to blonde.
Although I'm not a colourist I enjoy using colour - it's essential to our industry. The salon of the future will be a colour house rather than just a cutting house. The modern client is more excited about colour than anything else.
I was back in the salon for the end of the week - always my favourite place to be.
20 Questions with Phil Smith
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Dated: June 30, 2008 1:01 PM
Dated: June 30, 2008 1:01 PM
Name: Phil Smith
Salon: Phil Smith Hair, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Career History: Not only has Phil Smith received awards and plaudits for his creativity; he is also admired and respected within the hairdressing industry for his tremendous business acumen. With over 20 salons throughout the world, an ever-increasing list of high profile clients and five nominations for the prestigious British Hairdressing of the Year Award, Phil Smith truly is a British hairdressing phenomenon.
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'Anyone Can Do it' Sahar Hashemi Tells Hairdressers
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Dated: June 25, 2008 5:06 PM
Dated: June 25, 2008 5:06 PM
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Learning to Keep Clients Happy With Peter Lunn
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Dated: June 25, 2008 5:18 PM
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HJ Business Live: inspiring hairdressers
Sahar Hashemi on entrepreneurship
Will Carling on leadership
Peter bounded on stage to an enthusiastic response from delegates and began his presentation with a bold promise: "I guarantee that you will take something away from the next hour that will make a positive difference to your salon."
The theme of his presentation was how keep clients happy by learning to listen - and ensuring staff share your vision.
"In British hairdressing we haemorrhage clients," said Peter. "We lose so many opportunities to grow client numbers. As managers, we may have high expectations by can we manage our people to deliver them."
Continued Peter: "A client expects your staff to be experts in terms of their skills, knowledge, advice and the service they offer. Clients are getting more and more educated - but we should be the ones getting educated and giving advice."
The aim, said Peter, should be to make all hairdressers hair review specialists - skilled at interacting with the client, engaging them mentally and emotionally and making them feel valued.
One of Peter's pet hates is hairdressers who talk to the client through the styling mirror. "Who else talks to people like that? It constantly puts people in a position where they feel uncomfortable."
The secret to getting staff to offer a more skilled service is to build their confidence, said Peter. "When you start new staff part of their initial training should be confidence building."
Peter's other major piece of advice to delegates was to ensure every one of their clients had a personal hair plan, including advice on what products to use and a schedule of when to return to the salon.
According to Peter just 20% of clients actually visit the salon every eight weeks, while 80% probably average no more then three times a year - a trend that could be turned around by an effective hair plan for each client.
But change must start with the salon owner/manager, said Peter. "If we don't improve our management skills, we will never improve the people that we manage," he concluded.
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Motivating Your Workforce Will Carling Style
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Dated: June 25, 2008 5:36 PM
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HJ Business Live: inspiring hairdressers
Sahar Hashemi on entrepreneurship
Peter Lunn on self motivation
Former England rugby captain, Will may not sound like the obvious person to inspire hairdressers and salon owners, but his experience of leading the team to numerous victories contains valuable lessons for anyone needing to motivate a team.
Will was just 23 when he was made captain of England, and he soon recognised that the players were not acting as a team.
"Most of the players didn't even speak to each other because they played for different clubs," Will told delegates. "They didn't talk about winning - their main concern was how long they would stay in the team. All they cared about was not being dropped."
When Will took over the job of captain the team was winning 20% of its games, when he left they were winning 80%.
The strategy Will employed could be applied to any salon business. It all came down to setting players long-term goals and constantly motivating them.
At the beginning of his captaincy Will presented each player with a wallchart, which plotted their lives for the next three years, broken down by each week.
"This started players thinking about three years down the line rather than the next game," said Will.
The other major change in approach was to start analysing how results were achieved. "I wanted us to stop just looking at outcomes and start looking at processes," said Will. "We needed to understand why we won the games we did win so that we could repeat the success."
Getting to know the team members as men and not just players was also integral to the team's success, said Will.
"It was important to get to know every player as a person so that when they walked through the door I knew what frame of mind they were in," he said.
Focussing on what players did well was also important, said Will. "In sport a lot of coaches focus on what a player can't do, I praised the guys about what they could do."
Will recounted an occasion where before a match against France he put a card under the door of each player's hotel room, with a personalised account of why he thought they were a great player. "It's little efforts like this that make a huge impact on people," he told delegates.
Learning to listen was another important element of Will's success. "I needed to know what the team needed from me. I needed to listen to them. I asked 'what can I stop doing to make it easier for you?'" said Will.
Delegates were certainly happy to listen to Will's story, and no doubt took away some valuable techniques for motivating their own workforces.
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