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   <title>Gok Wan gets a makeover from Jamie Stevens</title>
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   <published>2008-07-23T14:34:01Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-24T11:27:47Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Jamie Stevens, art director at Errol Douglas, London recently gave Britain&apos;s favourite makeover guru a makeover all of his...</summary>
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<p align="left"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="314" alt="JamieStevensGokWan.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/JamieStevensGokWan.jpg" width="235" />Jamie Stevens, art director at Errol Douglas, London recently gave Britain's favourite makeover guru a makeover all of his own. </p>
<p align="left">Gok Wan came into the Errol Douglas salon for a complete re-style and is now sporting a short-sided, longer on top look fit for a fashionista.</p>
<p align="left">"Gok saw one of the images I'd done for a men's shoot and loved it," says Jamie. I took his extensions out and gave him a restyle previously, and he was ready for a complete new look for the new season this time round. </p>
<p align="left">"We went for the short, hard military look - partings are changing to be harder and more regimented and have been big on the catwalks. </p>
<p align="left">This is a great men's style for autumn through winter 2008."</p></p>]]>
      
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   <title>Big Brother Celebrity Hair Hits and Horrors</title>
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   <published>2008-07-23T11:53:49Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-23T13:36:42Z</updated>
   
   <summary>When it comes to celebrity status, the Big Brother &apos;stars&apos; certainly demand plenty of column inches; but when it comes...</summary>
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      <name>Kate</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[<p>When it comes to celebrity status, the Big Brother 'stars' certainly demand plenty of column inches; but when it comes to celebrity style they're not quite so adept. </p>
<p>If they're not showing a little more flesh than we need to see, there's too much bling or another fashion faux pas raising eyebrows. </p>
<p>And as for the hair... well there are more hair extensions than in the family enclosure at an England match!</p>
<p>We asked a few leading hairdressers to cast their eye over some of the housemates who have managed to survive the celebrity status test of time; and it's fair to say there weren't to many complimentary comments going round. </p>
<p>Fortunately, they did have plenty of suggestions for how their hair styles could be improved, so if you're listening Chantelle and Co...</p>]]>
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<p><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 0px 0px" height="150" alt="BBaisleyne.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/BBaisleyne.jpg" width="100" /><strong>Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace</strong></strong><br /></font>"When I met Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace she was an avid fan of extensions but hadn't looked after them very well. She has extremely fine hair that she colours regularly. </p>
<p>That, coupled with continuous wear and tear with extensions, doesn't bode well for happy hair. </p>
<p>I'd love to see her with a shorter hairstyle. Aisleyne has long-blonde-hair syndrome and it would take a bit of persuasion to change, but I know she'd absolutely love it if she chopped it off." <strong>Leonardo Rizzo, Sanrizz, Guildford, Surrey</strong></p>
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<p><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 0px 0px" height="150" alt="BB-Jade.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/BB-Jade.jpg" width="100" /><strong>Jade Goody</strong></strong><br /></font>"Jade Goody's hair looks great and suits her. The longer length is flattering and elongates her round face. </p>
<p>Easy to maintain, this style is all about natural movement. This means minimal blow-drying, simply finished with a pair of tongs. </p>
<p>Making the fringe heavier and taking it further over to the side will make it more of a feature and frame her face." <strong>Darren Bain, hob salons, Camden, London</strong></p>
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<p><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 0px 0px" height="150" alt="BBchanelle.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/BBchanelle.jpg" width="99" /><strong>Ben White</strong></strong><br /></font>"This style suits Chanelle Hayes, the colour's nice and soft and I prefer the brown with her brown eyes - the blonde looked too artificial. </p>
<p>But the hair extensions are too long - the whole cut needs to be shorter. </p>
<p>To get this look, blow-dry with a round brush and iron gently. Smoothing products are essential." <strong>Ben White, Eleven Hair, London</strong></p>
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<p><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"><strong></strong></font>&nbsp;<br /><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"><strong><br />
<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 0px 0px" height="149" alt="BBkate.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/BBkate.jpg" width="100" /></form><strong>Kate Lawler</strong></strong><br /></font>"This style is boring, doesn't flatter Kate Lawler's face shape and the ash blonde is ageing. </p>
<p>I know she likes to be blonde but she needs to be more obvious with honey and butter tones. Kate seems to suit her hair either very long or very short - this length is too in-between. </p>
<p>I'd like to take her super short with a cute elfin crop and then go for a brilliant blonde, or the complete opposite and take her brown." <strong>Mark Woolley, Electric Hairdressing, Brighton, Sussex</strong></p>
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<p><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 0px 0px" height="150" alt="BBchantelle.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/BBchantelle.jpg" width="99" /><strong>Chantelle Houghton</strong><br /></strong></font>"Chantelle Houghton should ditch the extensions! </p>
<p>When I cut her hair short, although it looked amazing, she instantly wanted extensions again. </p>
<p>She should go for something far more sophisticated and modern - think Gwyneth Paltrow's bob style - so she has subtle long hair. Somehow, I don't think she will!" <strong>Richard Ward, Richard Ward Hair &amp; Metrospa, London</strong></p>
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<p>And as for the host? Well&nbsp;good-old Davina fares marginally better, but it seems that even she has room for improvement...</p>
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<p><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 0px 0px" height="150" alt="BBdavina.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/BBdavina.jpg" width="100" /><strong>Davina McCall</strong></strong><br /></font>"Davina McCall's darker hair works well with her eyes. </p>
<p>The centre parting should be moved to the side to soften the look and give a more flattering finish. </p>
<p>I'd like to see her hair either shorter for more definition or, if she's keeping it long, then layers added so that her cheekbones are bought back into focus." <strong>Darren Fowler, Clipso, London</strong></p>
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<p>Find out what we thought of Davina's latest look on the <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/07/celebrity-hairometer-lilys-gon.html">celebrity hair-o-meter.</a> </p>]]>
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   <title>Celebrity Hair-o-Meter: Lily&apos;s Gone Back to Her Roots - Hurrah!</title>
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   <published>2008-07-23T11:07:33Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-23T11:18:34Z</updated>
   
   <summary>We&apos;re been spoilt for choice when it comes to celebrity bad hair days in the past two weeks and, as...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>We're been spoilt for choice when it comes to celebrity bad hair days in the past two weeks and, as ever on HJi, the Hair-o-Meter has honed in on the most hot and most horrendous hairstyles of the fortnight.</p>
<p>But what do you think? Does Davina deserve our dressing down? Does Agy's icy blonde leave you cold? <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/forums/p/1488/2070.aspx#2070">Tell us your views at My HJi!<br /></a></p>
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<td><font color="#b90664">Lily Allen</font><br />This paparazzi shot of Lily on the blower might not be her best picture, but we're so pleased to see she's ditched the pink phase and returned to her glossy, gorgeous deep brunette shade.</td>
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<td valign="top"><font color="#b90664">Lauren Laverne</font><br />TV presenter Lauren is becoming something of a regular on the glossies' best-dressed pages lately, and we think her hair is looking hot too. This dishevelled blonde style is perfect for rock-chick glam.</td>
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<td valign="top"><font color="#b90664">Agyness Deyn</font><br />It seems Agy can do no wrong when it comes to style - especially when it comes to her signature blonde locks. Despite her questionable 80s-tribute outfit, her colour shone onstage at the T4 On the Beach festival last week. </td>
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<td valign="top"><font color="#64d2ed">Davina McCall</font><br />There's something about Davina's enormous quiff here that reminds us of a certain Cameron Diaz movie character... Probably not the look the presenter was hoping to evoke at a recent BB eviction.</td>
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<td valign="top"><font color="#64d2ed">Kathreya Kasisopa</font><br />She seems very sweet, but there's nothing cute about Big Brother 9 contestant Kathreya's hair. If she wins, mark our words: Heat magazine will give this lady a major makeover, starting from the top - literally! </td>
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<td valign="top"><font color="#64d2ed">Madonna</font><br />We love Madge but she's been languishing at the chilly end of the Hair-o-Meter for a while now and with this frizzy fright-wig it's easy to see why. Sack the stylist, Mrs Ritchie. </td>
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<td colspan="2"><strong>...Freezing</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"></font></strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Have Your Say on the Celebrity Hair-o-Meter</font></strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>We want to know who you think looks hot or not every fortnight, so join the debate on the <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/forums/who-2700-s-hot-2d00-and-who-2700-s-not-3f00-have-your-say-2100-1488.aspx">MyHJi Forums</a>.<br /><br /></p>
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<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Recent Celebrity Hair Ratings</font></strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/07/duffy-stars-on-the-festival-ce.html">Can lovely Duffy do no wrong? But want went wrong Kelly O?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/06/celebrity-hairometer-meg-ryans.html">Oh la la Jada; while Meg has a real hair horror</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/06/celebrity-hairometer-meg-ryans.html">Baby's grown up and a royal seal of disapproval</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/05/madonna-lacking-shine-on-the-c.html">A new Jessica Rabbit; but has Madge&nbsp;lost her sparkle?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/05/sjps-sizzling-on-the-celebrity.html">SJP shines; but a frosty reception for Posh</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/04/whats-hot-on-hjis-hairometer.html">Gwynnie's looking hot; Kate Moss is not</a></li></ul>
<p><strong>All images:</strong> Rex Features</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Hairdressers Inspired at the Fellowship Members Night</title>
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   <published>2008-07-20T11:19:41Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-24T11:25:59Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[The best new talent&nbsp;from across the South, including 2007 London Hairdresser of the Year Karine Jackson, and 2007 British Hairdressing...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="200" alt="Hair-by-Bruno-Elorrioroz-Av.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/Hair-by-Bruno-Elorrioroz-Av.jpg" width="162" />The best new talent&nbsp;from across the South, including <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2007/11/karine-jacksons-london-hairdre.html">2007 London Hairdresser of the Year</a> Karine Jackson, and <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2007/09/british-hairdressing-business-1.html">2007 British Hairdressing Business Awards</a> Manager of the Year Mark Woolley and his team at Electric, Brighton, put on an amazing show for the <a href="http://www.fellowshiphair.com/">Fellowship for British Hairdressers'</a> First Members Night.</p>
<p>Compered by Fellowship President <strong>Steven Goldsworthy</strong> and <strong>Andrew McNeekin</strong>, the inspirational night at Wella World Studio featured no less than 20 exciting and inspiring&nbsp;presentations.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/fellowship_members_night/default.aspx">View photos from the Fellowship Members night</a><br /></p>]]>
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<li><strong>Sarai Hair &amp; Beauty, Crowthorne.</strong> <br />Inspiration came from the red carpet and was converted into sexy high street glamour! The black animal print on one of the model's hair showed great innovation. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Smile, Ascot <br /></strong>Three models with a Steinberg 50s influence. The colour work was amazing with sharp shapes created by Daniel, Smile's Art Director. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Diane Hair International, Cambridge</strong>&nbsp; <br />Produced two 15 year old twins, one the model, the other the designer. A fabulous glamorous plait was created with the help of clip-in extensions.</li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Bifgo and Matty's</strong> <br />Influenced by the Riviera - 60s Monaco - beehives and height was created for some great looks. Even the hair designer was themed as a reportage photographer. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Maxwells Professional Hair &amp; Beauty, Biggleswade</strong> <br />Presented mixed plaits, curls. Marcel waves in blondes, amber, and corals. All with a Surfer Chic theme suitable for everyday and night time. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Ciente, Berkhamstead</strong> <br />Created a Guys and Dolls theme with strong hair showing texture and sleekness, the baby doll clothes really complemented the hair. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Silhouette du Barry, Chelmsford</strong><br />Presented a very glamorous and individual collection. The contrasting fantastic up - dos, a long bob and a short sharp shape with a quiff were created using extensions. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>The Hair Advice Centre, Englefield Green</strong> <br />Soft gothic looks were taken from Autumn 2008 runways and designers such as Alexander McQueen. The hair included some stunning looks with messy up dos, lots of texture with braids and candy floss. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Bruno Elorrioroz, Aveda, London</strong><br />Explained his passion for colour, art galleries and museums and his Eccentricities Collection with the most innovative presentation of the evening. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Karine Jackson, Covent Garden</strong><br />Presented a sensational collection featuring curls, colour, coral lips and glitter. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>The Lounge, Truro</strong><br />Presented their Dynamite Collection with stunning colours including icy blondes with touches of black and flashes of violet. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Freddies, Rossendale</strong> <br />Created a concave bob in deep intensive red, a Cleopatra look with disconnection in intensive purple. The male model was cut short at the sides and kept long on top for a more grungy finish. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>All Aspects of Hair, Newry, Northern Ireland</strong> <br />Demonstrated a liquorice allsorts theme with all sorts of techniques included into the collection - it was very much a 60s feel with a modern twist. The clothes were colourful and beautifully complemented the hair. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Peter Prosser, Hereford</strong><br />Produced four stunning models playing with various hair lengths from short to long, all using his 'red' theme.<br /></li>
<li><strong>Sculpture Salon Global Group, Rye</strong> <br />Lived up to the name of the salon with four fantastically sculptured styles from asymmetric and long curls to eye-catching up-dos. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Cedars, Whetstone</strong> <br />Presented a distressed ballerina theme with very strong hair and clothes styling. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Affinage Artistic Team, Romsey</strong> <br />Created some pizzazz with a Broadway versus Bronx collection. This strong theme was well received with superbly contrasting looks from sophistication to grunge. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Gina Conway, Aveda</strong> <br />Inspired by oriental buildings, the team presented amazing shapes and textures. The short hair was created with a harmony of straighteners and disconnected hair. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>The Electric Artistic Team, Brighton</strong><br />Led by Mark Woolley, the team presented pyramids of textured hair in stunning colours. </li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Environment, London</strong> <br />The last fantastic collection which was inspired by the late 70s and early 80s with a Superstars theme. The strong shapes and vibrant colours included pink, blonde and orange pushed to the extreme.</li></ol>
<p>As well as all the inspirational creative work on display, Hellen Ward, managing director of the Richard Ward Hair &amp; Metro Spa, spoke about the business side of the industry.</p>
<p>She told the audience that the main business objective for their Sloane Street salon is 'bums on seat' and explained that this&nbsp;is achieved by a variety of methods including fantastic pr, high profile clients, Richard's media presence and the hard work of her 75 strong team. </p>
<p>Reflecting on <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/fellowship_members_night/default.aspx">the evening</a>, audience member Tracy McCullough from Zoology said, "There were a great variety of presentations but what impressed me most as a new member to The Fellowship was the level of commitment from the hairdressers and the effort they all put into their work, yet again proof of what a dedicated and passionate industry we are part of."</p>
<p>Dawn Reilly of Balmain Hair Extensions added: "A fantastic event with the Fellowship providing a great opportunity to see some of the best new talent around, inspirational, creative and thoroughly enjoyable."</p>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">The Fellowship for British Hairdressing on HJi</font></strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/fellowship_members_night/default.aspx">Pictures from the Fellowship First Members' Night</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/05/power-night-with-tim-hartley-c.html">Carolyn Newman on the Fellowship Power Night with Tim Hartley</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/04/sean-dawsons-final-swansong-as.html">Sean Dawson's swansong as Fellowship President</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/01/inside-the-mind-of-robert-lobe.html">Inside the mind of Robert Lobetta</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2007/12/fellowship-award-winners-2007.html">Fellowship Lunceon and Awards 2007</a></li></ul>]]>
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   <title>Ramsay and Johnson Present The Neo Collection</title>
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   <published>2008-07-20T10:34:32Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-21T10:08:12Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Ramsay and Johnson art team members, Neville Ramsay, Paul Johnson, Sara Sumner and Angey Rain, put on a stunning...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ramsayandjohnson.com/">
<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="200" alt="Revlon-Neo-Collection.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/Revlon-Neo-Collection.jpg" width="162" /></form>Ramsay and Johnson</a> art team members, Neville Ramsay, Paul Johnson, Sara Sumner and Angey Rain, put on a stunning show to present <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/43/Colomer-Professional.html">Revlon Professional's</a> exciting new <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/neo/default.aspx">NEO Collection</a>, at Leeds Metropoliton University.</p>
<p>With signature features of sharp, on-trend disconnected bobs offset by softened interiors and long disconnected cuts with visor inspired fringes the NEO Collection has a strong commercial feel, which proved a massive hit with the 300-strong audience. </p>
<p>The collection was enhanced by an array of dramatic colours including bold coppers, inky blacks, cinnamon and icy blonde shades that showcased Revlon Professional's conditioning colours and offered ideas that could easily be translated to the salon.&nbsp; </p>
<p>The inspirational night concluded with a fast paced Grand Finale, with the Ramsay and Johnson team presenting dramatically masked models with oversized wigs giving a quirky ending to a superb event.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/neo/default.aspx">More pictures of the Ramsay and Johnson Show &gt;&gt;</a><br /></p>]]>
      
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   <title>British Beauty &amp; Spa Awards 2008 Finalists</title>
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   <published>2008-07-20T09:25:36Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-20T09:58:13Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[After an intense&nbsp;judging process, the finalists of the 2008 British Beauty &amp; Spa Awards have been selected. These are the...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>After an intense&nbsp;judging process, the finalists of the 2008 British Beauty &amp; Spa Awards have been selected. </p>
<p>These are the beauty therapists and salons hoping to&nbsp;scoop a coveted&nbsp;Beauty and Spa&nbsp;Award at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on September 7 2008.</p>]]>
      <![CDATA[<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Beauty Therapist of the Year <br /></font>sponsored by Decleor</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Carolyn Philpot, Pure Wellbeing by Design, St Albans, Hertfordshire</li>
<li>Nicole Robinson, Nicole Robinson Beauty, Weybridge, Surrey</li>
<li>Rosin Eadon-McKenna, Glow, Wrexham</li>
<li>Margo R Robertson, Beauty Network, Hamilton, Lanarkshire</li>
<li>Louisa Snowdon, City Retreat Salon &amp; Spa, Newcastle upon Tyne</li>
<li>Laura Wood, Relaxation Station, Worcester Park, Surrey</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Body Therapist of the Year</font> <br />sponsored by Health and Beauty Salon</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Tina Kennedy, Senspa, Careys Manor Hotel, Brokenhurst, Hampshire</li>
<li>Lyndsey Ashman, The Haven on the Loch, Loch Lomond, Scotland</li>
<li>Jamie Chalmers, One Spa, Edinburgh, Scotland</li>
<li>Rebecca Livings, Serenity Spa, Seaham Hall, County Durham</li>
<li>Louise Postlewaite, Utopia Salons, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, North Wales</li>
<li>Elaine Sadler, Balance Skincare Studio, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Customer Care Award </font><br />sponsored by Lena White/OPI</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Julie Speed, Cedars Health &amp; Beauty Centre, Gloucester</li>
<li>Lynne Hetherington, Revival Retreat, Glasgow</li>
<li>Lynda Tarpey, Pretty Woman, Oakwood, Leeds</li>
<li>Debbie Ellis, Utopia Salons, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, North Wales</li>
<li>Fiona Fowley, Zen Lifestyle, Edinburgh</li>
<li>Lesley Caster, City Retreat Salon &amp; Spa, Newcastle upon Tyne</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Day Spa of the Year</font> <br />sponsored by Payot</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>KuBu Spa, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire</li>
<li>Waterfall Spa, Leeds</li>
<li>Eastthorpe Hall Health &amp; Beauty Spa, Mirfield, West Yorkshire</li>
<li>Pure Spa Silverburn, Glasgow</li>
<li>Chessgrove Day Spa, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire</li>
<li>Portland Hall Spa, Southport</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Destination/Hotel Spa of the Year </font><br />sponsored by Espa</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Senspa, Careys Manor Hotel, Brockenhurst, Hampshire</li>
<li>The Spa at Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland</li>
<li>Rookery Hall Hotel &amp; Spa, Nantwich, Cheshire</li>
<li>Thornton Hall Hotel &amp; Spa, Wirral </li>
<li>Alexander House Hotel &amp; Utopia Spa, East Grinstead, West Sussex</li>
<li>Titantic Spa, Huddersfield</li>
<li>Norton House Hotel &amp; Spa, Edinburgh</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Facial Therapist of the Year</font> <br />sponsored by R Robson/Guinot</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lynn Daniels, The Haven on the Loch, Loch Lomond, Scotland</li>
<li>Melanie Verity, Pure Health &amp; Beauty, Lewes, East Sussex</li>
<li>Jessica Hayton, Serenity Spa, Seaham Hall, County Durham</li>
<li>Jennifer Emms, Cedars Health &amp; Beauty Centre, Hucclecote, Gloucester</li>
<li>Jennifer Griffiths, Glow, Wrexham</li>
<li>Emma Clark, Epitome, Hertfordshire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Manicurist of the Year </font><br />sponsored by The Natural Nail Company/Jessica</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Clare Bradshaw, Tranquility Beauty, Esporta, Broadlands, Wolverhampton</li>
<li>Linda Butler, Just Nails, Poole, Dorset</li>
<li>Heather Brown, Glow, Wrexham</li>
<li>Alison Smith, Epitome Health &amp; Beauty, Hertfordshire</li>
<li>Kate Rees, The City Retreat, Newcastle upon Tyne</li>
<li>Samantha Calvert, Way Beyond Beauty, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Marketing Award </font><br />sponsored by London College of Beauty Therapy</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Laura Rock, Beauty Beyond, Winchcombe, Cheltenham</li>
<li>Louisa Watson, The Day Spa at Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northampton</li>
<li>Lynda Tarpey, Pretty Woman, Oakwood, Leeds</li>
<li>Sumita Nandy Lynch, Tulsi Health &amp; Beauty, Reigate, Surrey</li>
<li>Debbie Ellis, Utopia Salons, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, North Wales</li>
<li>Fiona Fowley, Zen Lifestyle, Edinburgh</li>
<li>Christine Page, Titanic Spa, Huddersfield</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Nail Professional of the Year </font><br />sponsored by Grafton International</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Sam Biddle, Gillingham, Dorset</li>
<li>Susan Green, En Route Hair Design, Wakefield, West Yorkshire</li>
<li>Clare Durtnell-Holland, Perfect Elegance, Eastbourne, East Sussex</li>
<li>Elise Scholes, Flawless Nails, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire</li>
<li>Liza Smith, Bodylines, Sittingbourne, Kent</li>
<li>Belinda Price, Nailspa, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Retail Salon of the Year </font><br />sponsored by Health &amp; Beauty Salon</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Julie Speed, Cedars Health &amp; Beauty Centre, Hucclecote, Gloucester</li>
<li>Kirsti Attwood, Beauty Beyond, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucester</li>
<li>Elish Gray, Serenity Spa, Seaham Hall, County Durham</li>
<li>Fiona Fowley, Zen Lifestyle, Edinburgh</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Salon Director of the Year </font><br />sponsored by Carita</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Julie Speed, Cedars Health &amp; Beauty Centre, Hucclecote, Gloucester</li>
<li>Debra Bell, The Haven on the Loch, Loch Lomond, Scotland</li>
<li>Sara Shoemark, Glow, Wrexham</li>
<li>Rebecca Lane, Epitome Health &amp; Beauty, Hertforshire</li>
<li>Lynda Tarpey, Pretty Woman, Oakwood, Leeds</li>
<li>Fiona Fowley, Zen Lifestyle, Edinburgh</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Training Award </font><br />sponsored by International Dermal Institute</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Beverely Brown, Serenity Spa, Seaham Hall, County Durham</li>
<li>Lynne Hetherington, Revival Retreat, Glasgow</li>
<li>Rebecca Lane, Epitome Health &amp; Beauty, Hertfordshire</li>
<li>Fiona Fowley, Zen Lifestyle, Edinburgh</li></ul>
<p><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"><strong>Regional Salons of the Year</strong></font></p>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">London/South East </font><br />sponsored by Vibro Tone</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>La Mirage Beauty &amp; Laser Clinic, Stanmore, Hertfordshire</li>
<li>Skin Deep Beauty Clinic, Elstree, Hertfordshire</li>
<li>Cedars Beauty, Bushey, Hertfordshire</li>
<li>Epitome Health &amp; Beauty, Bushey Heath, Hertfordsire</li>
<li>In-Touch, Southend on Sea, Essex</li>
<li>In Harmony Spirit &amp; Balance, East Molesey, Surrey</li>
<li>Skin &amp; Tonic Beauty Salon, St Albans, Hertfordshire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">North West/Scotland </font><br />sponsored by Health and Beauty Salon</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>The Haven on the Loch, Loch Lomond</li>
<li>Revival Retreat, Glasgow</li>
<li>Zen Lifestyle, Edinburgh</li>
<li>Celeste Beauty Spa, Edinburgh</li>
<li>Pure, Edinburgh</li>
<li>Beauty Network, Hamilton</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Midlands/North East </font><br />sponsored by Health and Beauty Salon</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>LA &amp; Co Professional Hair and Beauty, Lichfield, Staffordshire</li>
<li>Beauty Beyond, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire</li>
<li>Helene at L'Academie, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire</li>
<li>Pretty Woman, Oakwood, Leeds</li>
<li>City Retreat Salon &amp; Spa, Newcastle-upon-Tyne</li>
<li>Elysium Day Spa, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Wales/South West </font><br />sponsored by Salon Secure</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The Beauty Clinic, Clevedon, North Somerset </li>
<li>Cedars Health &amp; Beauty Centre, Gloucester</li>
<li>Aspirations Hair &amp; Beauty, Clevedon, North Somerset </li>
<li>Utopia Salons, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, North Wales</li>
<li>Figure &amp; Face, Welshpool, Powys, Wales</li>
<li>Frontlinestyle, Bath</li>
<li>The Secret Spa, Holt, Nr Wrexham</li></ul>
<p><strong>Fancy attending the British Beauty &amp; Spa Awards 2008? Contact </strong><a href="mailto:daniel.eversfield@rbi.co.uk"><strong>Dan Eversfield</strong></a><strong> on 020 8652 8845 to book your ticket.</strong></p>]]>
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   <title>British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008 Finalists</title>
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   <published>2008-07-18T07:45:54Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-21T13:50:44Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[The first round of&nbsp;HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards has been completed and the finalists have been selected. These are the...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>The first round of&nbsp;HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards has been completed and the finalists have been selected. </p>
<p>These are the finalists who are in with a chance of glory at the prestigious awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on September 8.</p>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Innovation/Website of the Year&nbsp;<br /></font>Sponsored by</strong> REM</p>
<ul>
<li>Ramsay &amp; Johnson, Sunderland&nbsp;</li>
<li>10 Hairdressing, Hull, Yorkshire</li>
<li>Mahogany Hairdressing, London</li>
<li>Rae Palmer Hairdressing, Southsea, Hampshire</li>
<li>Tangle Teezer, London&nbsp;</li>
<li>Barrie Stephen Hair, Leicester&nbsp;</li>
<li>city.boy Limited, Barking, Essex </li>
<li>The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Retail Salon of the Year</font></strong>&nbsp;<br /><strong>Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/301/TIGI-Haircare.html">TIGI</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Hair @ Jibe, Carlisle, Cumbria</li>
<li>Yazz Number One Hair Studio, Leeds&nbsp;</li>
<li>Frances Hunter Hair &amp; Beauty, Stirling</li>
<li>Migele Experience, Kirkcaldy, Fife</li></ul>
<p><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"><strong>Salon of the Year 1</strong></font><br /><strong>Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/264/Schwarzkopf-Professional.html">Schwarzkopf Professional</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mark Leeson Hair Body &amp; Mind, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire<br />Cream, Gloucester&nbsp;</li>
<li>Goldsworthy's, Swindon, Wiltshire</li>
<li>The Colour Room, Stockport, Cheshire</li>
<li>The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent</li>
<li>Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Manager of the Year</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/175/LOreal-Professionnel.html">L'Oréal Professionnel</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Hannah Thomas, Mamouchi, Truro, Cornwall</li>
<li>Tracy McCullough, Zoology, Wanstead, London</li>
<li>Louise Smith, Toni &amp; Guy, Salisbury, Wiltshire&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mark Woolley, Electric, Brighton</li>
<li>Victor Pajak, Headquarters Hair Salon,&nbsp;Kingson-upon-Thames, Surrey</li>
<li>William Foran,&nbsp;Hair 4 U, Chorley, Lancashire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Independent Salon - Business Newcomer</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/116/Great-Lengths.html">Great Lengths</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Andrea Beers Ltd, Kidderminster</li>
<li>Louisa Snowsill Ltd, Kensington, London</li>
<li>Sutherland &amp; Barnett, Nottingham</li>
<li>hug8, Uxbridge, Middlesex</li>
<li>Ikasu, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands</li>
<li>The Lounge, Brentwood, Essex</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Salon Design Award</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/315/Wella-UK-Ltd.html">Welonda</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lara Johnson Lifestyle, Mumbles, Swansea</li>
<li>Zappas, Wokingham, Berkshire</li>
<li>Ikasu, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands</li>
<li>hob salons, Camden Lock, London</li>
<li>The Lounge, Brentwood, Essex</li>
<li>The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent</li>
<li>Reds Hair &amp; Beauty, Sunderland</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Customer Care</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/166/Kerastase.html">Kérastase</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pure Aveda Lifestyle, Swansea</li>
<li>Hooker &amp; Young, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne</li>
<li>Migele Experience, Kirkcaldy, Fife</li>
<li>Hair Oasis, Pitsea, Essex&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Colour Room, Stockport, Cheshire</li>
<li>The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent </li>
<li>Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Marketing Award</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.kemon.it/en/home/">Kemøn</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Sarah Hodge Hairdressers, Taunton, Somerset</li>
<li>The Lounge, Truro, Cornwall</li>
<li>Reflections, Clifton, Bristol&nbsp;</li>
<li>Voodou, Liverpool&nbsp;</li>
<li>hug8, Uxbridge, Middlesex</li>
<li>Michael Van Clarke, London&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Training Award</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/315/Wella-UK-Ltd.html">Wella Professionals</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Hair Ott, Cosham, Portsmouth&nbsp;Ellen Conlin Hair &amp; Beauty, Glasgow</li>
<li>Marc Antoni, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire</li>
<li>Keith Hall Hairdressing, Long Eaton, Nottingham</li>
<li>Michael Van Clarke, London&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire</li>
<li>hob salons, London</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Junior of the Year</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/97/Fudge.html">Fudge</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Daniel Bonar, Hooker &amp; Young, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne</li>
<li>Joshua Goldsworthy, Goldsworthy's, Swindon, Wiltshire</li>
<li>Lauren Arstall, The Colour Room, Stockport, Cheshire</li>
<li>Ellie Stevens, seanhanna, Wimbledon, London</li>
<li>Niki Moores, Michael Van Clarke, London</li>
<li>Jake Unger, hob salons, Camden Lock, London</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Salon of the Year 2</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.clynol.com/index.asp">Clynol Salon Exclusive</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pure Aveda Lifestyle, Swansea</li>
<li>Clipso London, London</li>
<li>Smile, Ascot</li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Salon Team Of the Year</font><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/directory/Companies/226/Racoon-International.html">Racoon International</a></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Review, Petersfield, Hampshire</li>
<li>Barrie Stephen Hair, Leicester</li>
<li>Headquarters Hair Salon, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey</li>
<li>Gina Conway Aveda Lifestyle Salon, London</li>
<li>Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire</li>
<li>Mamouchi, Truro, Cornwall</font></li></ul>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Business Director of the Year</font></strong><br /><strong>Sponsored by HJ</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ken Picton, Ken Picton, Cardiff</li>
<li>Andrew Phouli, Rush London, Croydon, Surrey&nbsp;</li>
<li>Phil Smith, Toni &amp; Guy, Salisbury, Wiltshire</li>
<li>Lisa Shepherd, Lisa Shepherd Salons, Kidderminster</li>
<li>Tracey Devine, Angels, Aberdeen</li>
<li>Scott Smurfthwaite, Cream, Gloucester&nbsp;</li>
<li>Barrie Stephen, Barrie Stephen Hair, Leicester&nbsp;</li></ul>
<h3>British Hairdressing Business Awards 2007</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2007/09/british-hairdressing-business-1.html">2007 winners</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2007/09/british-hairdressing-business-2.html#recep">Champagne reception photos</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2007/09/british-hairdressing-business-awards-in-pictures.html">Award winners photos</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2007/09/british-hairdressing-business-awards-in-pictures-contd.html">Party photos</a></li></ul>]]>
      
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   <title>Goldwell and KMS&apos;s Night of Diamond Glamour</title>
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   <published>2008-07-16T07:35:13Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-16T13:32:56Z</updated>
   
   <summary> The stunning surroundings of Kensington Roof Gardens proved to be the perfect venue for 400 hairdressers to party the...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>
<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="200" alt="Directors.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/Directors.jpg" width="300" /></form>The stunning surroundings of Kensington Roof Gardens proved to be the perfect venue for 400 hairdressers to party the night away at Goldwell &amp; KMS California's 'Diamond Glamour' summer bash. </p>
<p>Celebrating 60 years of Goldwell and KMS California's Hollywood Glamour campaign, it really was glamour all the way from the champagne that was sipped, to the luxurious canapés and the hairdressing stars' hair masterclass.</p>
<p>On the stage, the Goldwell Ambassadors produced looks relating to the current <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/02/trend-zoom-08-colour-challenge.html">Trend Zoom trends for 2008 </a>from Goldwell, choosing from Newstalgia (1920's inspired) and Rockmantic (Rock-chic inspired). While the KMS Art Team focused on the Hollywood Glamour theme from the current KMS campaign. </p>]]>
      <![CDATA[<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_10_2D00_2d00_2D00_46jpg-2958.aspx">Cutting Masterclass</a></font></strong>&nbsp; </p>
<p>First up the audience were treated to a masterclass in cutting by <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_11_2D00_2d00_2D00_50jpg-2959.aspx">Beverly C MBE</a>, who presented a gorgeous bob with fringe, along with <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_31_2D00_2d00_2D00_19jpg-2985.aspx">Paul Scully</a>, owner of Scully Scully and renowned colour expert, <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_32_2D00_2d00_2D00_13jpg-2987.aspx">Mo Nabbach</a> of M&amp;M Hair Academy and <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_10_2D00_2d00_2D00_46jpg-2958.aspx">Andy Heasman</a> &amp; Chris Williams from multi-award winning salon group Rush. </p>
<p>Paul created a sexy, soft and feminine Newstalgia inspired bob, with a gorgeous apricot blonde colour to complement it perfectly. </p>
<p>In contrast, Mo Nabbach created a Rockmantic textured crop on his model, using clever colouring to make the hair look like fur - truly Rock &amp; Roll! </p>
<p>And the Rush guys certainly didn't disappoint with their fusion of the two trends, soft colour from Newstalgia and a futuristic disconnected cut with some Rockmantic attitude!</p>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_36_2D00_2d00_2D00_15jpg-2994.aspx">Hollywood Glamour</a></font></strong>&nbsp; </p>
<p>Next up was the KMS UK Art Team to inject some classic Hollywood Glamour, with beautiful looks that just oozed sophistication. </p>
<p>Rising star <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_56_2D00_2d00_2D00_36jpg-3014.aspx">Amanda Brooke</a> of Hair Associates, inspirational cutter <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_21_2D00_2d00_2D00_02_2D00_2d00_2D00_27jpg-3026.aspx">Ross Dilanda</a> from Scully Scully, multi-award winning guru <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_43_2D00_2d00_2D00_29jpg-3002.aspx">Desmond Murray</a> and afro hair specialist <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_44_2D00_2d00_2D00_34jpg-3003.aspx">Sandra Webb</a> took to the stage and wowed the audience with their stunning creations.</p>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_21_2D00_2d00_2D00_05_2D00_2d00_2D00_10jpg-3032.aspx">Editorial Work</a>&nbsp;</font></strong> </p>
<p>Finally came an insight into editorial work from British Colour Technician of the Year, <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_21_2D00_2d00_2D00_12_2D00_2d00_2D00_46jpg-3042.aspx">Mark Leeson</a>,&nbsp; <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_21_2D00_2d00_2D00_11_2D00_2d00_2D00_28jpg-3041.aspx">Shane Bennett</a>, <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_21_2D00_2d00_2D00_05_2D00_2d00_2D00_59jpg-3033.aspx">Michael Barnes</a>, <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_21_2D00_2d00_2D00_04_2D00_2d00_2D00_56jpg-3031.aspx">Lisa Whiteman</a> of Webster Whiteman. </p>
<p>Mark Leeson worked the Newstalgia trend with a heavenly 'hat-inspired; creation using textured blonde curls to mimic a cotton candy effect.&nbsp; </p>
<p>To continue the Newstalgia theme, Shane created a super-chic look to put any 1920's sliver screen goddess to shame, with glossy curls and feathery hairpieces piled up for luxury texture.</p>
<p>Michael Barnes fused together Rockmantic and added some oriental inspiration for his model's funky hair, which was cute yet rebellious - a great interpretation of the trend. Lisa Whiteman also went all Rockmantic with big texture, lots of hair attitude and stunning colour, as she explained the importance of building your colour business in the salon.</p>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em"><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_22_2D00_2d00_2D00_08_2D00_2d00_2D00_35jpg-3086.aspx">Party Time!</a></font></strong></p>
<p>With the education complete, the party developed into full swing with a hilarous set from comedy/dance act <a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_22_2D00_2d00_2D00_47_2D00_2d00_2D00_07jpg-2898.aspx">'The Barry Peters Show' </a>followed by music from Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills through to the early hours.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/30_2D00_5f00_2D00_06_2D00_5f00_2D00_2008_2D00_2c002d00_2D00_20_2D00_2d00_2D00_00_2D00_2d00_2D00_50jpg-2954.aspx">Nick Wood</a>, managing director of Goldwell and&nbsp;KMS said: "This has been a landmark event for us. We wanted to break the rules and set new standards in stunning hair from our inspirational ambassadors linked with the opportunity to have a great party. </p>
<p>"From the amazing feedback we have it seems we have achieved that. I can see this becoming an annual event and the summer party that everyone wants to go to."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/MyHJI/photos/goldwell/default.aspx">Diamond Glamour Night Photos &gt;&gt;</a>&nbsp;</p>]]>
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<entry>
   <title>J&amp;E Training Raise £1160 For HABB</title>
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   <published>2008-07-15T12:21:22Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-15T19:49:42Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Award-winning hairdressing trainers J&amp;E Training Ltd hosted their annual Achievement Awards with a special 10th anniversary celebration at Towngate...]]></summary>
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<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="200" alt="J&amp;E-Training.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/J%26E-Training.jpg" width="153" /></form>Award-winning hairdressing trainers <a href="http://www.j-etraining.com/">J&amp;E Training Ltd</a> hosted their annual Achievement Awards with a special 10th anniversary celebration at Towngate Theatre, Basildon.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Over 350 hairdressing industry guests attended a champagne reception and black-tie dinner with 10 salons showcasing their Artistic Collections.&nbsp; The Collections were varied, vibrant and reflected the extremely high standards and hard work the Artistic Teams had put in ending in tumultuous applause!!</p>
<p>The evening also featured a raffle with fanastic prizes includeing a 200 pound TopShop Voucher donated by Adee Phelan Salon and an iPod donated by Racoon with all proceeds raised going to HABB. </p>
<p>As well as a spectacular evening, the event managed to raise an impressive 1160 pounds&nbsp;for HABB.&nbsp;<br /><br />A spokesperson for J &amp; E Training said: "There are several reasons we support HABB, primarily to raise young people's awareness that we are all part of a FANTASTIC industry - so fantastic it has a charity dedicated to looking after hairdressers and their families that have fallen on bad times. </p>
<p>"With this in mind it helps to cultivate a sense of community and belonging in our young apprentices."</p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Chris Foster Takes Part in a Swap Shop</title>
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   <id>tag:www.hji.co.uk,2008:/blogs/main//8.34055</id>
   
   <published>2008-07-14T14:36:59Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-15T19:48:36Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Current Barber of the Year Chris Foster, of Gentlemen's Tonic&nbsp;and top hair stylist Anne Veck, owner of Anne Veck...]]></summary>
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      <name>Kate</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[<p>
<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="200" alt="Salon-Swap.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/Salon-Swap.jpg" width="237" /></form>Current Barber of the Year Chris Foster, of Gentlemen's Tonic&nbsp;and top hair stylist Anne Veck, owner of Anne Veck Hair,&nbsp;recently held a skills exchange. </p>
<p>A brilliant new idea designed to maximise their teams' skill sets;&nbsp; Chris and Anne decided that it would be a&nbsp;valuable experience for them to do a role swap.</p>
<p>Chris attended Anne's Oxford salon to teach&nbsp;the team a number of his leading grooming skills, while&nbsp;Anne in turn showed Chris some of the latest trends hitting her salon.</p>
<p>Chris said "I think the day went really well. We had a great session and learned loads from each other. Life is for learning."</p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Patrick Cameron Praises the Habia Young Apprentice of the Year </title>
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   <published>2008-07-14T14:18:28Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-15T19:47:40Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Teen&nbsp;talent Tequila Darby, from South Nottingham College, will be appearing on the Habia stage at Salon International after being...]]></summary>
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   <category term="habia" label="habia" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
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      <![CDATA[<p>
<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 0px 0px" height="200" alt="Young-Apprentice-Winners.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/Young-Apprentice-Winners.jpg" width="223" /></form>Teen&nbsp;talent Tequila Darby, from South Nottingham College, will be appearing on the Habia stage at Salon International after being named the <a href="http://www.habia.org/news.asp?PT_ID=228&amp;strPageHistory=cat">Habia Young Apprentice (YA) of the Year 2008. </a></p>
<p>Tequila received the award from industry icon Patrick Cameron and habia CEO Alan Goldsbro at a glitzy awards ceremony held at L'Oréal Studios, London having beaten off 26 other entrants from the Young Apprenticeship Partnerships. </p>
<p>The event featured inspirational hair shows from the Habia Hairdressing Skills Team's Emma Moore and Mark Izzard, as well as Patrick Cameron, who also took part in the judging process.</p>
<p>Patrick spoke of the success of the Young Apprenticeship programme which is designed to give bright and motivated 14-16 year olds the chance to learn about the industries they are interested in, gain work experience and develop vocational skills on top of their GCSEs.</p>
<p>He said: "I have been wowed yet again by the standard of entry to this competition from individuals who are just 14 to 15 years old. </p>
<p>"It is fantastic that they have been able to realise they possess such potential in this field through this competition and the Young Apprenticeship programme."</p>
<p>The competition, supported by L 'Oréal Professionnel and Wahl, allows Young Apprentices to demonstrate their new hairdressing skills by submitting images of their finished long hair look on a head block, along with a mood board and statement describing the look they have created and their inspiration.</p>
<p>Winner Tequila said: "I was really excited and pleased to win the award, I didn't think I would win as the competition was so fierce.&nbsp; It was a fantastic night and everyone was really proud. It was great to go to the L'Oréal Studio and dress up. </p>
<p>The chance to see the stylists and Patrick Cameron and to help him on stage is something I will always remember."</p>
<p>"I enjoy learning about styling hair and working in a real salon. I like being out of school doing something I love. In the future I want to work for Patrick Cameron or as a top stylist. I would like to do the hair of musicians, especially rap artists, and meet Nelly who inspired my mood board."</p>
<p>The two joint runners up, Frances Parkinson of Weston College and Kelley Lawrie of Rochdale Partnership,&nbsp;will also appear on the stage at Salon International. <br /></p>]]>
      
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   <title>Golf Day Raises £5,000 for Toni &amp; Guy&apos;s Charity</title>
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   <id>tag:www.hji.co.uk,2008:/blogs/main//8.34047</id>
   
   <published>2008-07-14T13:30:51Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-15T19:46:54Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ The&nbsp;sixth annual TONI&amp;GUY Golf Day raised an amazing 5,000 pounds&nbsp;for the TONI&amp;GUY Charitable Foundation. The day was hosted by...]]></summary>
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   <category term="toniampguy" label="<![CDATA[Toni &amp; Guy]]>" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
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<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="200" alt="Toni-&amp;-Guy-Golf-Day.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/Toni-%26-Guy-Golf-Day.jpg" width="260" /></form>The&nbsp;sixth annual TONI&amp;GUY Golf Day raised an amazing 5,000 pounds&nbsp;for the <a href="http://www.toniandguy.com/11E73/ABOUT_US/charity.aspx">TONI&amp;GUY Charitable Foundation</a>. The day was hosted by TONI&amp;GUY's answer to 'Tiger Woods' Mr Roger Woodward, International Franchise Manager.</p>
<p>The event was held at the plush Dumner Golf Club in Dumner Village, Hampshire and was deemed to be a resounding success with guests from Wella, L'Oreal and TONI&amp;GUY CEO and Co-Founder, Toni Mascolo all in attendance.</p>
<p>On the day there was a raffle and auction which raised further funds for this worthy cause and a delicious lunch for all to enjoy.</p>
<p>Roger Woodward said, "The event wasn't just an opportunity to enjoy a game of golf, it raised much needed funds for the TONI&amp;GUY Charitable Foundation. </p>
<p>"It is undoubtedly one of my summer highlights and I look forward to repeating its success in 2009!"<br /></p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>BaByliss Pro do a Double at the HBSA Awards</title>
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   <id>tag:www.hji.co.uk,2008:/blogs/main//8.34046</id>
   
   <published>2008-07-14T13:22:21Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-14T13:25:21Z</updated>
   
   <summary>BaByliss PRO were a major success story at the Hairdressing and Beauty Suppliers Association&apos;s Summer Ball and Awards event, bringing...</summary>
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      <name>Kate</name>
      
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   <category term="babylisspro" label="BaByliss Pro" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
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      <![CDATA[<p>BaByliss PRO were a major success story at the Hairdressing and Beauty Suppliers Association's Summer Ball and Awards event, bringing home two much-coveted awards.</p>
<p>Nominated for Best Product, BaByliss PRO's newest curling innovation, the DoubleCurl saw off stiff competition to scoop the award, while <a href="http://www.babylisspro.co.uk/">www.babylisspro.co.uk</a> also came out on top in the Best Website category.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Rob Sidebotham, Professional Division Manager says: "It was the best feeling ever bringing home both of these esteemed awards and I couldn't be prouder of the team behind both. </p>
<p>"So much work went into the creation of the DoubleCurl and the BaByliss PRO website requires a great deal of time and effort from the BaByliss PRO team to ensure it is current and of genuine use and interest to our visitors.</p>
<p>"Winning this award shows we are getting it right and providing information, but also inspiration to an industry hungry for both."</p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>NHF Inspire in Cardiff</title>
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   <id>tag:www.hji.co.uk,2008:/blogs/main//8.34041</id>
   
   <published>2008-07-14T11:31:55Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-15T19:45:10Z</updated>
   
   <summary>The Welsh National Hairdressing Federation invited NHF Inspire to Wales to showcase their hairdressing talents, and to do what they...</summary>
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      <name>Kate</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[<p>The Welsh National Hairdressing Federation invited <a href="http://www.the-nhf.org/Public/SP.aspx?MenuID=762825">NHF Inspire</a> to Wales to showcase their hairdressing talents, and to do what they do best- inspire!<br />&nbsp;<br />Team members Alain Le Raze and Chris Cameron prepared the models at event organiser Mark Coray's salon, Coray&nbsp;and Co, before moving on to the luscious surroundings of the Oceana venue in Cardiff for the evening show. </p>
<p>Here the team showcased three models each to an attentive audience. Audience participation was a big part of the show, with lots of questions being asked of Alain&nbsp;and Chris on how to create the models' looks. </p>
<p>NHF Inspire Art Team Director Wendy Cummins took to the mic to talk about the teams' past and to explain their re-birth as NHF Inspire along with the teams' hopes and aspirations for the coming year and future.</p>
<p>Mark Coray who organised the event said the Masterclass was "Energising, motivational and fast moving. The team clearly bounced well off of each other and provided a very inspiring show!"</p>
<p>Wendy Cummins added: "The Masterclass was a brilliant opportunity for NHF Inspire to demonstrate their creative skills to an engaging audience.&nbsp; </p>
<p>"NHF Inspire has a new direction for 2008 and this event allowed the stylists to share our focus for the forthcoming year."</p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Errol Douglas Shines in Australia</title>
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   <id>tag:www.hji.co.uk,2008:/blogs/main//8.34036</id>
   
   <published>2008-07-14T09:58:53Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-15T19:43:58Z</updated>
   
   <summary> British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Errol Douglas MBE spent the early part of June in Australia as the...</summary>
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<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="142" alt="Errrol-Douglas-Oz.jpg" src="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/Errrol-Douglas-Oz.jpg" width="216" /></form><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/07/british-hairdresser-of-the-yea-1.html">British Hairdresser of the Year</a> nominee Errol Douglas MBE spent the early part of June in Australia as the top billing guest artist at Hair Expo's Gala Dinner. </p>
<p>Errol, UK Ambassador for Matrix Biolage, was over as part of an education drive and put on a Matrix seminar as well as his show for the prestigious gala dinner. </p>
<p>Attended by 1800 of the country's hairdressing elite, the fantastic presentation was themed around 'Defiance' and featured strong styles and avant garde work.</p>
<p>While in Australia, Errol was interviewed for the likes of Marie Claire, Elle, The Telegraph and more, and his shoots included the fabulous editorial for Culture magazine.</p>
<p>Errol said: "The gala dinner was a real thrill to do - what a highlight to present to all the top Australian industry leaders and hairdressers. </p>
<p>"I produced some very conflicting textures and haircuts for the seminar and with an hour and a half to present eight models was able to take my time, break down the looks and make the styles and techniques really accessible."</p>
<p><strong><font style="FONT-SIZE: 1.25em">Errol Douglas on HJi</font></strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/04/errol-douglas-names-his-celebrity-style-icon.html">Errol Douglas reveals his celebrity hair icon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/02/errol-douglas-honoured-by-the.html">Errol Douglas receives his MBE</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/main/2008/02/twenty-questions-with-errol-douglas.html">Twenty Questions with Errol Douglas</a></li></ul>]]>
      
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