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TIGI Rockaholic Tour Hits London
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Matthew
Dated: November 16, 2009 4:37 PM
Dated: November 16, 2009 4:37 PM
It's always an occasion when Anthony Mascolo comes to town, and the crowd attending the London leg of the Rockaholic Tour gave the TIGI international creative director a fittingly rapturous welcome.
Kicking off the evening, held in the historic Whitehall Banqueting House, was a catwalk show, featuring hair that was mainly short, highly textured with matte finishes created using products from the Rockaholic range.
The essence of Punk Rock was intensified by the presence, and sound, of up-and-coming band, FANGS who played live as the models strutted up and down the catwalk.
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Tags: Anthony Mascolo , Rockaholic , TIGI
Akin Konizi's October Highlights
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Kate
Dated: November 16, 2009 3:37 PM
Dated: November 16, 2009 3:37 PM
Live hair shows in Italy and Mexico and mentoring the Australian F.A.M.E team were just some of the highlights of British Hairdresser of the Year Akin Konizi's busy month.
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Tony Winder Retires after Forty Years
Posted by
Matthew
Dated: November 12, 2009 3:17 PM
Lancashire hairdresser, Tony Winder had a surprise announcement for staff when they gathered to celebrate his Rossendale salon Antony and Patricia's 40th anniversary - he told his team that he was retiring.
Tony also announced that he intended to make his last day in the salon on 6 February next year a memorable one, by auctioning off his last 10 haircuts for charity.
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Bespoke Hairdressing Sponsors Championship Bikers
Posted by
Matthew
Dated: November 12, 2009 2:42 PM
Belfast salon Bespoke Hairdressing is going full speed ahead to promote its business in 2010. The salon is the official sponsor of Northern Irish motorcycling duo Jeremy McWilliams and Josh Elliot.
The salon will sponsor the racers under the Bespoke Racing Team banner for the 2010 season, including the European Superstock Championship rounds.
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Andrew Barton: Making New Commitments at Salon International
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 26, 2009 2:10 PM
Salon International is the biggest event in the hairdressing calendar and this year it was a chance for Andrew Barton to catch up with some old friends and put his name to three fantastic causes.
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Errol Douglas's Hairdressing Career in Pictures
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 14, 2009 5:09 PM
Errol Douglas is one of the most respected hairdressers of his generation. Here he shares the story behind some of the images that have defined his hairdressing career.
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Daniel Galvin's Hairdressing Career in Pictures
Posted by
Ruth
Dated: October 9, 2009 2:47 PM
Fifty years ago a young Daniel Galvin was starting his career with one mission on his mind: to make hair colour as popular as hair cuts.
Working at the renowned Leonard salon in London, his eye for creating stunning and visual colour collections soon saw his work splashed across the pages of fashion bible, Vogue - and the rest as they say is history.
"Colourists were seen as the underdog and I always wanted us to be recognised as much for the work we did as cutters," he explains.
Now, colour is one of the most popular services and colourists are recognised in their own rights, with awards dedicated to the speciality.
So, half a decade on, what does the future hold for Daniel? He's as passionate today about raising the standard of colour as he was when he started, and investing in the future is top of his list.
"You are as old as you feel - age isn't important apart from when you are born and when you die. Age is irrelevant - you can do anything you set your mind to.
"I have a fantastic team at my London salon and it's important I offer them as many opportunities as I can so they can grow and develop as they are the future of the business."
These are some of the images from his hairdressing career and the memories they evoke.
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Tags: Daniel Galvin
Iconic Images from 25 Years of the British Hairdressing Awards
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 6, 2009 3:25 PM
Over the past 25 years, HJ's British Hairdressing Awards have produced hundreds of stunning images.
These are a selection of past winners of the British Hairdresser of the Year Award's favourite shots from their winning collections.
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Andrew Barton's Redken Debut and Countdown to Opening
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Kate
Dated: October 2, 2009 5:04 PM
Andrew Barton has had a hectic few weeks. His new salon just weeks away from opening, he has just been named Hair Magazine's Ultimate Hairdresser and made his debut as a platform artist for Redken.
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Akin Konizi's Autumn/Winter Trends
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 1, 2009 3:13 PM
British Hairdresser of the Year 2008 Akin Konizi reflects on the key looks for this autumn/winter and he's just loving the 80s strong vibe.
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Tags: autumn hair , autumn trends , Hair trends
Make the Most of Training
Posted by
Matthew
Dated: September 17, 2009 4:30 PM
Saks art team member, Mario Failla offers his top tip on making the most of training
Make time for training
Learning is the key to success and every salon should place huge emphasis on training. Ensure you book the time out for your staff to undertake training as it really is time and money well spent. The beginning of the week tends to be the quietest time, but don't forget those who may usually have a day off that day - no-one should miss out on training.
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Phil Smith's Hairdressing Career in Pictures
Posted by
Kate
Dated: August 14, 2009 2:52 PM
British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Phil Smith has been hairdressing for 25 years and maintains the same passion he has always had.
Phil originally wanted to be a fantastic salon-based hairdresser but his ambition and drive soon took over and now he is a successful businessman with eight salons and a huge collection of business and creative accolades under his belt.
"To me hairdressing is about making people look and feel better about themselves," he says. "At the end of the day I am a hairdresser and it's important never to forget that. I still have a regular column in the salon - how can you motivate your team if you don't practice what you preach?"
We asked Phil to talk us through his hairdressing career and these are the images that define his hairdressing achievements to date.
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Andrew Barton: 'The Time was Right to Go Out on My Own'
Posted by
Kate
Dated: August 13, 2009 5:07 PM
Ten Years Younger resident hairdresser Andrew Barton is about to launch his first Andrew Barton Salon and he couldn't be more excited about going it alone.
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Andrew Barton Partners Redken and Pureology
Posted by
Alice
Dated: July 30, 2009 12:03 PM
Former British Hairdresser of the year and the hair guru of television's 10 Years Younger, Andrew Barton has just announced an exclusive partnership with Redken and Pureology at his new flagship Covent Garden salon.
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Tags: Andrew Barton , Pureology , Redken , Redken TRIBE09
Hensmans Styles Fashion Show
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Alice
Dated: July 10, 2009 12:51 PM
Hensmans and Schwarzkopf Professional team up with the University of Northampton each year to produce a spectacular show that combines high fashion with fantastic hair styles.
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Tags: Hensmans , Northampton College
Akin Konizi's June Highlights
Posted by
Kate
Dated: July 10, 2009 10:41 AM
Being British Hairdresser of the Year creates numerous opportunities, these are just some of the highlights of another busy month in Akin Konizi's diary.
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Correcting Clients' At-Home Hair Colour Disasters
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Ruth
Dated: June 26, 2009 2:23 PM
As the credit crunch continues to bite, more people are opting to colour their hair at home rather than spend the money visiting a salon.
But while a block colour may be possible, it's a mistake waiting to happen - and that is when salons can come to rescue and offer their expertise.
Award-winning colourist Lisa Shepherd, from Lisa Shepherd, Midlands, says colour correction is the most requested service at her colour salon in Kidderminster.
As more and more people opt to colour their hair at home, she expects all salons to see a rise in clients coming in for colour correction services.
Continue reading "Correcting Clients' At-Home Hair Colour Disasters" »
Tags: colour correction , Goldwell , hair colour , Lisa Shepherd , Mark Leeson
Akin's Konizi's Hairdressing Career in Pictures
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Kate
Dated: June 23, 2009 4:26 PM
Over the past few years Akin Konizi and his team have become a force to be reckoned with. And while it seems that success has come relatively quickly, Akin has been working tirelessly for the past 25 years.
He started his apprenticeship in 1979 at Alan International in London, and loved nothing more than working with the old techniques. "I initally wanted to be a fashion designer but after working at my cousin's salon, I was hooked on hairdressing," he explains.
He set up Hair on Broadway with his best friends Paul Simbler and Clive Collins in 1983 - and the rest, as they say, is history. "We were disheartened with working in London so chose to open our business in the suburbs. We only recently returned to the capital with our academy in Camden Town and salon in Baker Street."
In 2001, Akin won HJ's Eastern Hairdresser of the Year and later went on to win 2005 London Hairdresser of the Year before being crowned with the ultimate accolade, 2008 British Hairdresser of the Year. His precision cutting and beautiful imagery have made him one of the most sought-after stylists of his generation.
Here are some of Akin's favourite images that have defined his career to date.
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Mark Lesson Teaches the Business of Blondes
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Emma S.
Dated: June 17, 2009 10:38 AM
London hairdressers were in for a treat when Mark Leeson's final leg of 'The Business of Blondes' tour, with Goldwell, came to the Capital.
The emphasis of the night, which was hosted by Goldwell's William Wilson, head of creative direction, was to get the audience thinking about how lucrative their blonde business can be - from the actual colour service clients receive to the aftercare that is crucial for maintaining blonde hair.
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Tags: Blonde hair , Mark Leeson
Vidal Sassoon Honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours
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Kate
Dated: June 16, 2009 1:14 PM
Legendary hairdresser Vidal Sassoon has been awarded a CBE for services to the British hairdressing industry in the Queen's 2009 Birthday Honours List.
Sassoon, 81, revolutionised hairdressing in the swinging sixties and is seen as pivotal to the UK leading the world when it comes to hairdressing.
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Wella Professionals at the London College of Fashion Graduate Show
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Alice
Dated: June 14, 2009 12:05 PM
Wella Professionals has teamed up with creative talent from the London College of Fashion for a fantastic graduate show, demonstrating the inexplicable link between hair and fashion.
Continue reading "Wella Professionals at the London College of Fashion Graduate Show" »
Tags: Akin Konizi , London College of Fashion , Wella Professionals
ghd Launch Style Expert Programme 2009
Posted by
Kate
Dated: June 8, 2009 4:41 PM
ghd has opened registration for its Style Expert programme, which is designed to support, educate and inspire ghd Experts in salons across the UK.
The initiative gives stylists at ghd salons the opportunity to learn more about styling, direction and fashion with the responsibility to take it back to the salon to share with the team.
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Rae Palmer - Creative with Business
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Matthew
Dated: June 8, 2009 1:03 PM
What is the biggest challenge facing you now? My biggest challenge right now is to sustain business profitability and growth in the current economic climate. It's even more important for me to focus on my team's morale and happiness, but also their ability to exceed customers' expectations and provide them with the best hairdressing service and salon experience ever.
2008 Southern Hairdresser of the Year, Rae Palmer is an increasingly high profile presence in the industry both creatively and in terms of her business acumen. Rae's Portsmouth-based salon is prospoering and her commitment to forging links with student hairdressers remains a vital part of the business.
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Sassy Salons Thriving in the Recession - Andrew Barton
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Kate
Dated: June 5, 2009 2:40 PM
It's been another busy week for Andrew Barton, who made a happy discovery about how hairdressing is handling the recession and began a new role as the advocate for hairdressing apprenticeships on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Tags: Andrew Barton , Colour Trophy
Behind the Scenes with the Young Hairdresser of the Year
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Alice
Dated: June 5, 2009 11:03 AM
Senior stylist Megan Zarrabi, hob salons Northwood, was ecstatic when she won Clothes Show Young Hairdresser of the Year.
"I was absolutely gobsmacked when my name was called out, the standard was so high and I'd prepared myself for the worst," she says.
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A Meeting of Creative Hairdressing Minds
Posted by
Alice
Dated: June 4, 2009 12:43 PM
British Hairdressing Award winners come from a variety of backgrounds with different levels of experience and contrasting aspirations.
One thing that they all share is that winning the Award has helped to elevate their status in the hair industry and make their names known.
We challenge winners from contrasting British Hairdressing Awards categories to quiz each other about backgrounds, styles and goals.
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Tags: Akin Konizi , Emma Steven , Rae Palmer , Tracey Devine
The Inspiring Career of Errol Douglas
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Matthew
Dated: May 28, 2009 3:01 PM
Nominated 12 times for British Hairdresser of the Year, Errol runs a hugely successful salon in the affluent London district of Knightsbridge.
Errol Douglas is one of the industry's most high profile hairdressers famed for his beautiful editorial work and stunning catwalk creating.
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Andrew Collinge's Trip Down Hairdressing Memory Lane
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Kate
Dated: May 19, 2009 10:51 AM
'Andrew Collinge is as passionate about hairdressing as he was the day he started in the industry' it said on the ticket to the twice British Hairdresser of the Year's Fellowship Power Night.
If anyone was in any doubt about that, his masterclass, which demonstrated everything from the classic up-dos that marked his early career to the Avant Garde styles he created for the 2008 L'Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final presentation, was all the proof that you needed.
Continue reading "Andrew Collinge's Trip Down Hairdressing Memory Lane" »
Tags: Andrew Collinge , Fellowship for British Hairdressing
HJi hearts . . . Michelle Obama's Stylish Up-Do
Posted by
Alice
Dated: May 18, 2009 4:30 PM
The First Lady has been experimenting with her barnet with fabulous results.
Usually worn long and safe, Michelle opted for a cool cropped look at Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala.
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Tags: Mahogany , Michelle Obama , Richard Thompson
Leonardo Rizzo Wows at the Indola Roadshow
Posted by
Alice
Dated: May 17, 2009 12:09 PM
The exclusive Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel was the setting for the Brighton leg of the Indola Cutting and Colouring Roadshow with top stylist Leonardo Rizzo.
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Tags: Craig Saunders , Indola , Leonardo Rizzo , Sharon Cox
Circus Fun at the Fellowship President's Night 09
Posted by
Alice
Dated: April 21, 2009 2:58 PM
Aprul 20 saw the crème de la crème of the hairdressing world gather at the luxurious Banqueting House in London for a Fellowship for British Hairdressing night of entertainment, good food, and stunning hair.
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Tags: Angelo Seminara , Ann Herman , Fellowship for British Hairdressing , Guy Kremer , Nicky Clarke , presidents night , Richard Ward , Steven Goldsworthy , Terry Calvert , Trevor Sorbie
Gok Fixed it for Jamie Stevens
Posted by
Matthew
Dated: April 17, 2009 3:00 PM
Not content with being the reigning Men's Hairdresser of the Year, Jamie Stevens has just bagged himself a television gig with the style guru of the moment Gok Wan.
Needless to say Jamie - the new resident hairdresser on Gok's Fashion Fix - was a happy man when Matthew Batham caught up with him.
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Tags: Gok Wan , Gok's Fashion Fix , Jamie Stevens , Miss Naked Beauty
Akin Konizi's March Highlights
Posted by
Kate
Dated: April 2, 2009 5:45 PM
From a new salon opening to a hectic four days at the Vitality Show, it has been a crazy busy month for British Hairdresser of the Year, Akin Konizi.
These are some of his highlights...
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Tags: Akin Konizi , British Hairdresser of the Year
Hairdressing the Ultimate Job Satisfaction for Darren Ambrose
Posted by
Kate
Dated: April 1, 2009 1:23 PM
Admired within the industry for both his creative skills and business acumen, Darren Ambrose from D&J Ambrose, is one of hairdressing's visionaries.
A former British Hairdressing Awards Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year and owner of a successful salon, he believes that it is time that hairdressing is given its due recognition.
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Top Tips on Becoming A TV Hairdresser
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 25, 2009 10:08 AM
From features on the latest hair trends on morning television to the growing passion for makeover shows, there are plenty of opportunities for talented, charismatic hairdressers to make a name for themselves.
While the finanical rewards of being a TV Hairdresser are smaller than you might expect; being streamed into millions of homes is the most effective way to build a public profile and increase business.
Leading celebrity hairdressers explain the key ingredients for success on the small screen.
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Tags: Andrew Barton , celebrity hairdressers , Charles Worthington , Richard Ward , Shay Dempsey , tv
A Fantastic Day For Hairdressing Education
Posted by
Alice
Dated: March 25, 2009 9:27 AM
With the success of Alan Austin-Smith's Fantastic Hairdresser books and inspirational seminars, the company has just opened a new Business Academy in Chiswick.
Continue reading "A Fantastic Day For Hairdressing Education" »
Tags: Akin Konizi , Alan Austin-Smith , Fantastic Hairdresser
Feeling the Heat on My Latest Shoot - Andrew Barton
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Andrew Barton
Dated: March 23, 2009 10:32 AM
Since my last update, I've been on a bit of a whistlestop tour of the world - starting with my much talked about trip to South Africa.
The production was a big budget shoot for consumer brand Timotei. It was a great gig to do and I am really pleased with the final results but it was still a lot of hard work.
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Guy Kremer on his Love of Hairdressing
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 19, 2009 3:11 PM
Famed for his beautiful collections, Guy Kremer is something of a creative genius of the hairdressing.
But as owner of the highly esteemed Guy Kremer L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Expert Salon in Winchester as well as new hairdressing initiatives in India, it's clear he is also a shrewd businessman.
We caught up with Guy to discuss his successful career
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Andrew Barton's Career in Pictures
Posted by
Kate
Dated: March 13, 2009 3:02 PM
The past 25 years have been a rollercoaster ride for Andrew Barton, winning armfuls of awards, appearing on television and being one of the most likeable hairdressers of his generation.
With his down-to-earth approach, his passion to be the best and his desire to share his skills with youngsters, Andrew is one of the most popular stylists in the world.
As well as his role as international creative director for salon group Saks, Andrew is a media favourite - both in the UK and overseas - regularly appearing in consumer and trade magazines. His makeovers on TV's Ten Year's Younger are the talk of the show, and are usually the biggest transformation of all.
"I sometimes feel like the luckiest hairdresser in the world," Andrew says. "My job ticks all the right boxes and I love what I do so much."
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Charlie Le Mindu Debuts at LFW
Posted by
Alice
Dated: March 4, 2009 9:00 AM
Forget tasteful bobs and pretty fringes, the Charlie Le Mindu hair show at London Fashion Week pulled out all the stops to shock and delight the jam-packed audience of hipsters.
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Tags: avant garde , Charlie Le Mindu , Jodie Harsh
10 Years Younger is a Great Platform for Hairdressing - Andrew
Posted by
Andrew Barton
Dated: February 13, 2009 2:23 PM
This week started with a lovely evening in London for the HABB ball. It was a great opportunity for people in the industry to get together and really remember what HABB is all about.
HABB is a great little charity that helps people within the hair industry when they need it most. I do what I can for the cause and I talk about it whenever I have an opportunity to do so. If I had a little more time on my hands I would like to be involved in the committee.
The HABB Ball raises a lot of money for the charity and it was a great evening too - I was like a social butterfly, buzzing around chatting to everyone. There was a lot of chat about the new series of 10 Years Younger, which started last week.
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Tags: 10 Years Younger , Andrew Barton
A New Hair Cut Can Beat Plastic Surgery - Andrew Barton
Posted by
Andrew Barton
Dated: January 29, 2009 11:47 AM
January has just flown by and after a really relaxing break at Christmas I've been really straight back into it this month.
At the start of the year, I worked on loads of shoots, including a six-page beauty story that is about to come out in Marie Claire, and I have also been doing a lot of work with Melinda Messenger.
Melinda is a client of mine and, as she is on Dancing on Ice at the moment, she has been doing lots of press interviews and obviously needs to look at her fantastic best.
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Guy Kremer's Indian Alliance
Posted by
Bindi
Dated: January 26, 2009 10:30 AM
Guy Kremer continues to go global and has teamed up with the Eye Catchers salon group of India to form an alliance that will offer clients in Kolkata and Mumbai the same standards of hair and beauty that has made the Guy Kremer Salon in the UK, one of the many desirable names in the international hairdressing scene.
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Hairdressers Do Their Bit For Charity
Posted by
Matthew
Dated: January 19, 2009 1:57 PM
There are some things to be cheerful about right now, honest!
In his weekly round-up Matthew Batham brings you a snapshot of hairdressing's happy news.
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Cloud 9 Raises £1500 for Charity Fashion Show
Posted by
Bindi
Dated: December 19, 2008 12:01 PM
A whopping £1500 was raised for Breakthrough Breast Cancer when Cloud 9 Bar and Kitchen
in Hampton Court hosted a Fashion Show.
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Jay Jay's takes the lead at NHF Awards
Posted by
Bindi
Dated: December 15, 2008 11:04 AM
Jay Jay's of Bristol are on cloud nine after sweeping the board at the National Hairdressing Federation Awards with four fantastic 1st prizes and two 2nd prizes.
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An Icon Answers: Josh Wood
Posted by
Kate
Dated: December 2, 2008 2:56 PM
Celebrity hairdresser Josh Wood from realhair, London, is something of an industry icon who is regularly flown around the world to tend to the tresses of his celebrity clients.
We gave Luke Reed, from The Hair Advice Centre in Egham, Surrey, the chance to quiz his hairdressing icon.
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Tags: Josh Wood
Hairdressers With Honours
Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 8, 2008 2:39 PM
Being recognised for the work you do is always nice. Whether it is a client commenting on the hairstyle you've created, or a manager pointing out your achievements to the team.
For some hairdressers that recognition goes one step further, when the Queen honours them for outstanding achievement.
In recent years, a number of high profile hairdressing talents have been recognised for the work they have done, but earlier awards include an MBE awarded to former managing director of Goldwell Ray Roberts in 1998, for services to the hairdressing industry.
Continue reading "Hairdressers With Honours" »
Tags: Beverly C , Charles Worthington , Nicky Clarke , Toni Mascolo , Trevor Sorbie
Hairdressing Around The World: The Facts
Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 6, 2008 1:57 PM
Hairdressing salons, techniques and hairdressers share many similarities worldwide, but there are also plenty of differences.
Here are some of the quirky hairdressing facts from around the globe.
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Tags: hair trends , hairdressers , hairdressing
Toni Mascolo Receives an OBE
Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 2, 2008 6:34 PM
Guiseppe Toni Mascolo, the 'Toni' half of the global hairdressing brand, TONI&GUY, has been awarded an OBE to recognise his contribution to British hairdressing.
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Tags: Toni Mascolo , Toni&Guy
Angelo Seminara 'Voices': Dominic Lehane Reports
Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 2, 2008 4:07 PM
When My HJi member Dominic Lehane - you might know him on the forums as Hair Club Live - told us he was off to see British Hairdresser of the Year Angelo Seminara in action at a L'Oréal Voices seminar, we thought it would be great to hear all about it.
Here is Dominic's report of Angelo's Voices seminar, and I think it is fair to say that Dominic was impressed with what her saw...
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Support World Aids Day Urge L'Oréal
Posted by
Kate
Dated: November 1, 2008 2:19 PM
As part of its ongoing commitment to Hairdressers Against AIDS, the L'Oréal Professional Products Division, is urging hairdressers nationwide to get involved in World AIDS Day on the Monday 1st December.
"It has been so great to see so many hairdressers get behind the cause in the past, and we really appreciate it," says Naomi Scroggins, Communications Director of the L'Oréal Professional Products Division.
"Not only is HIV an issue in Africa - it is right here on our door step in the UK and Ireland.
"Hairdressers have a great capacity to connect with people and if we can raise awareness of HIV around World AIDS Day, we have the capacity to help save lives."
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Tags: Hairdressers Against AIDs , L'Oreal
Martin Hillier Teaches the Art of Hair Up
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 15, 2008 11:47 AM
Senscience International Artistic Director Martin Hillier wowed a crowd of over 100 stylists with his hair up skills in UK Senscience's first hair seminar at Lacey's Studio in Reading.
Renowned for creating sensual sophisticated hair styles, Martin explained the importance of being able to create classic hair up styles for the customer to enjoy but can easily remove afterwards as well as offering clients tips for at home hair up styles
He said: "It's important whenever you consider hair up that the look and time taken works for a salon environment."
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An Icon Asnwers: Anthony Mascolo
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 15, 2008 9:21 AM
Robert Masciave of Metropolis in Kingston puts some probing questions to his hairdressing icon Anthony Mascolo.
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Thirty Years of the Aveda Mission at Congress
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 8, 2008 2:23 PM
Aveda celebrated 'Thirty Years of Living the Aveda Mission' with a sell-out show to 4,800 beauty professionals from around the world, in Minneapolis, that proved to be their greenest Congress to date.
Celebrating the talent, partnerships and the passion behind the Aveda mission, the company's deeply rooted commitment to wellness and indigenous partnerships were brought to life by some of Aveda's most talented ambassadors:
Aveda Congress 2008 pictures >>
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Tags: Antoinette Beenders , Aveda
What's in Nick Irwin's Man Bag?
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 1, 2008 11:19 AM
TIGI's European creative director Nick Irwin reveals what's in his Vivienne Westwood man-bag.
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Tags: Nick Irwin
The Benefits of Winning Hair Competitions
Posted by
Kate
Dated: September 26, 2008 3:55 PM
Imagine if you entered your first ever hairdressing competition and as a result found yourself swanning around Las Vegas watching Robert Cromeans in action and getting up close to John Paul Dejoria, founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Systems.
That's exactly what happened to Color Challenge winner Suzanne Kinane-Waltham.
The talented hairdresser from Killenaule in Pinchbeck had never thought to enter a hair competition before and had certainly never had any encouragement to do so; so she was skeptical when her Paul Mitchell rep advised her to enter the Color Challenge.
But that small push was all that she needed; and she set about creating a look that mixed the classic purdy with the on-trend pob for her photographic entry.
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The Facts About Id.Artists
Posted by
Kate
Dated: September 19, 2008 5:51 PM
ID Artists is a highly sought-after education opportunity for talented, inspired hairdressers with an eye for fashion and unique creative expression.
Led by some of the industry's biggest names such as Trevor Sorbie, Simon Shaw and Rudi Lewis, students are coached in the latest catwalk looks, cut and colour techniques, product innovation and the latest L'Oréal Professionnel seasonal trends.
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Lisa Shepherd's Life Through a Lens
Posted by
Kate
Dated: September 17, 2008 11:56 AM
Lisa Shepherd is a woman on a mission - for colourists to be recognised as a career in itself and a skill that should be respected.
After training with top hairdresser Umberto Giannini in the Midlands, Lisa had the start many could only dream of, and her sheer determination and passion has led her to be crowned HJ's 2005 British Hairdresser of the Year as well as winning a host of awards for her creativity.
She is one of the country's top colourists and is the latest hair pundit to grace our screens, as colourist on TV's 10 Years Younger, bringing colour to the forefront of viewers' minds.
Now with three successful salons throughout the Midlands, Lisa doesn't look like taking it easy, with more projects in the pipeline and an insatiable appetite for fantastic looking hair colour.
Here she reflects upon some of the images that define her career.
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Top UK Hairdressers and Industry Icons
Posted by
Alex
Dated: September 5, 2008 9:13 AM
British Hairdressing is renowned as the best in the world, thanks in part to the top UK Hairdressers and celebrity stylists who continue to push the boundaries and create stunning hairdressing picture.
But what motivates these top hairdressers? Whose hair would they most like to get their hands on? And what hair styling products can't they live without?
Get to know your hairdressing icons as we put them through 20 questions; quiz them on what's in their bag and look at some of the amazing hair style shoots that have defined their careers.
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20 Questions with Guy Kremer
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Alex
Dated: September 1, 2008 2:02 PM
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Mastering the Art of Traditional Hairdressing Techniques
Posted by
Kate
Dated: August 29, 2008 4:43 PM
Many women who choose a smooth style for the office are looking for something a little bit different for a night out or a special occasion.
A look at the catwalk shows and the red carpet reveals celebrities are opting for something more classic and technical - and what celebrities want today, the girl on the street will want tomorrow.
It's all very well being known for your beautiful blow-dries, but to stay one step ahead of the rest - and enhance your career - you need to be adept at a variety of techniques.
And unless today's hairdressers learn the more traditional techniques of pin curling, barrel curling or Marcel waves, these techniques are in danger of disappearing.
We asked a selection of hairdressers how important it is that hairdressers learn these techniques.
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Tags: Antoinette Beenders , barrel curls , Claudio Contrasti , Eugene Souleiman , hairdressing techniques , Lisa Shepherd , Malcolm Edwards , marcel waves , Mark Leeson , Patrick Cameron , pin curls , Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck
Hairdresser Frank Braves The Dragons Den
Posted by
Kate
Dated: August 29, 2008 1:50 PM
It takes a confident man to walk into the Dragons' Den and ask the multi-millionaire quintet for £100,000; but then confidence is not something that Manchester hairdresser Frank Bisson is short of.
After all, this is the man who appeared on GMTV to demonstrate his Glass Hair Cutter and decided that the best way to do so was by cutting a volunteer's hair blindfolded.
That confidence was apparent in the Den when he used ventured over his three minute pitch time to cut a model's hair with his invention.
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20 Questions with Darren Ambrose
Posted by
Alex
Dated: August 20, 2008 2:22 PM
Darren's special brand of up to the minute styling expertise combines all that is new and fresh in hairdressing which means his work and hair care advice has been featured regularly in top consumer magazines.
His outstanding vision in the field of Avant-Garde hairdressing culminated when he took the title of Avant Garde Hairdresser of the year at the 2007 British Hairdressing Awards - though he has no intention of stopping there - this year Darren has once again qualified to the final of the BHA Avant Garde catagory.
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Matrix Winners Begin Their Year of Fame
Posted by
Kate
Dated: August 20, 2008 2:18 PM
Matrix Destination.Fame winners Dan Bonar, Gill Berry and Charlotte Brookes have embraced the first instalment of their year of fame.
The trio teamed up with Matrix Artistic Directors Hooker and Young, Errol Douglas MBE and Paul Falltrick to shoot twelve stunning images for the Matrix 2009 calendar.
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TONI&GUY Charitable Foundation Hits the Half Million Mark
Posted by
Kate
Dated: August 19, 2008 2:58 PM
Eveyone knows that TONI&GUY goes hand in hand with cutting-edge, high fashion hairdressing; but what's not so well known is that the company's charity arm, the TONI&GUY Charitable Foundation, is hard at work - and play - raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for those in need.
Established in 2003, the Charitable Foundation was the brainchild of TONI&GUY's directors who had a vision for the company to give their support 'to relieve the suffering and improve the quality of life for all those in distress'.
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What's in Sean Hanna's Man Bag?
Posted by
Kate
Dated: August 14, 2008 11:05 AM
Hairdressing entrepreneur and salon business guru Sean Hanna reveals the contents of his man-bag.
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20 Questions with Carolyn Newman
Posted by
Alex
Dated: August 13, 2008 4:41 PM
Name: Carolyn Newman
Age: 42
Salon: Charles Worthington
Career History: After receiving her hairdressing training in her native Tasmania, Carolyn traveled to the UK in 1989, shortly thereafter joining the Charles Worthington Company as a stylist. Having gained experience working in a wide range of roles, from salon manager to training manager to art team manager, she will be the first to admit that colour is her real passion. Carolyn currently holds the position of colour & art team director for the Charles Worthington as well as educating colour techniques around he world for Charles Worthington and L'Oreal.
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Tags: Carolyn Newman , Charles Worthington , colour technician
Tara Smith Launches New Organic Range
Posted by
Kate
Dated: July 30, 2008 2:32 PM
A-listers were out in force to celebrate stylist to the stars, Tara Smith's, new line of organic and eco-friendly hair products
The range, created in conjunction with Cosmetica's Dr Roger Barr, was launched at a star-studded party at the Hempel Hotel in London, with attendees including Natalie Imbruglia, Yasmin Le Bon and Rosario Dawson.
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What's in Errol Douglas's Man Bag?
Posted by
Kate
Dated: July 28, 2008 12:08 PM
Twelve-time nominee for British Hairdresser of the Year, Errol Douglas MBE reveals the items he couldn't live without in his man bag.
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An Icon Answers: Eugene Souleiman
Posted by
Kate
Dated: July 9, 2008 1:28 PM
British Hairdresser of the Year Angelo Seminara asks fellow Trevor Sorbie graduate and industry icon Eugene Souleiman about his career.
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An Icon Answers: Leonard
Posted by
Kate
Dated: July 8, 2008 1:09 PM
Legenadary hairdresser 'Leonard' is one of the men who revolutionised British hairdressing to make it the best in the world.
British Hairdresser of the Year Angelo Seminara was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview his idol.
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Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck's Life Through a Lens
Posted by
Kate
Dated: July 8, 2008 12:06 PM
Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck was born into the Toni & Guy empire so you could argue that hairdressing has always been in her blood.
Being surrounded by such a creative and dynamic family, it was inevitable that hairdressing would have a profound effect on Sacha, and despite studying fashion and design, hairdressing had already taken its grip.
"I found hairdressing very easy and enjoyed it. I was a natural. I was very privileged to be joining the family business - and learning from the best in the world - and I still enjoy what I do more than 20 years later. " she says.
"As global creative director for Toni & Guy, essensuals and label.m, I don't see myself as successful - I am so critical of myself and always strive to be better. However, I am very lucky to have a career I love," she adds.
Here, Sacha shares some of the images that have defined her career.
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An Icon Answers: Tim Hartley
Posted by
Kate
Dated: July 7, 2008 12:18 PM
British Hairdresser of the Year Angelo Seminara asks Tim Hartley, one of his hair industry icons, about his career, his industry experiences and his aspirations for the future.
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Colour Trophy Winners: Pushing Boundaries
Posted by
Kate
Dated: July 1, 2008 1:49 PM
Among all the beautiful hairstyles that graced the stage at the L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy Grand Final, the winners Mack Hairdressing and Men's Award winners Trevor Sorbie Brighton had one major thing in common: they really stood out from the crowd.
While the women's category was dominated by Agyness Deyn-inspired crops and funky fringes; brunettes were the order of the day in the Men's Image Award. That is with the exception of the winners who'd opted for on-trend curls and a pure blonde boys cut.
They both admit that they were well aware that they were taking a gamble by going against the norm, but both felt it was a risk worth taking to create a look that they really believed in.
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Tags: L'Oreal Colour Trophy , L'Oreal Professionnel
20 Questions with Phil Smith
Posted by
Kate
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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Lisa Shepherd is an Inspiration
Posted by
Matthew
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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20 Questions with Beverly C
Posted by
Kate
Dated: June 23, 2008 11:10 AM
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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Tags: Beverly C , Essensuals , Fellowship for British Hairdressing , Toni&Guy
Winning the Young Colourist Award was 'Amazing' - Jay Bowen
Posted by
Kate
Dated: June 18, 2008 2:54 PM
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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Tags: Colour Trophy , L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy , Young Colourist Award
Angelo Seminara's Monthly Highlights
Posted by
Kate
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.
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20 Questions with Trevor Sorbie
Posted by
Kate
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.
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Tags: my new hair , trevor sorbie
Angelo Seminara Creates Hair Sushi
Posted by
Kate
Dated: June 11, 2008 12:45 PM
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."
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Trevor Sorbie Gives Back With 'My New Hair'
Posted by
Kate
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."
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An Icon Answers: Phil Smith
Posted by
Kate
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
Antoinette Beenders Life Through a Lens
Posted by
Emma T
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."
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Behind the Scenes on an HJ Hair Shoot
Posted by
Kate
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.
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20 Questions with Anthony Mascolo
Posted by
Kate
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
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Tags: Anthony Mascolo , British Hairdresser of the Year , Tigi
What's in Anestis Cobella's Man-Bag?
Posted by
Kate
Dated: May 28, 2008 11:52 AM
Anestis Cobella has salons in London's Kensington and the exclusive West End department store, Selfridges. We sneak a peek inside his man-bag.
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L'Oréal's Hairdressers Against AIDS Programme
Posted by
Kate
Dated: May 23, 2008 12:05 PM
Changing lives in a small way is part of what makes up everyday life in the salon. In fact, most hairdressers agree that making the client look and feel better about themselves and leave the salon with a smile on their face is one of their favourite aspects of the job.
Now the industry is striving to take that one-to-one change to a larger scale and really make a difference to the world.
As part of their commitment to making a difference, L'Oreal have signed an agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to create the international campaign Hairdressers Against AIDS.
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Tags: Hairdressers Against AIDs , L'Oreal Professionnel
Lucie Doughty on Life as Paul Mitchell's Editorial Director
Posted by
Kate
Dated: May 16, 2008 1:51 PM
Lucie Doughty is Paul Mitchell's editorial director.
Although she was born in England, Lucie now lives in the US and spends her time either hairdressing on stage, working in the salon, or maintaining the manes of celebrities such as Rene Russo, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Charlize Theron, and Kelly Clarkson, to name but a few.
Do you also work in a salon?
Yes, one or two days a week I work in a salon in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. I love the working environment of the salon and the energy it creates. It's great to see what other stylists are up to and to maintain relationships with my clients.
How much of your time is spent working for Paul Mitchell?
I am always working for Paul Mitchell and never stop thinking about ways in which I can support the company's vision.
Where do you spend most of your time?
I live in the very eclectic Venice Beach, California. It has a laid-back vibe, mixed with the excitement of being in the city, and I absolutely love it.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Where I live, the sunshine, the ocean and the people around me.
I absolutely love fashion magazines, especially the more obscure magazines that push the limits of fashion and hair.
What are your main responsibilities for Paul Mitchell?
To produce and direct the look and feel of photo shoots, which means doing the hair and ultimately getting Paul Mitchell credited in consumer and trade magazines.
When my celebrity clients get featured in magazines Paul Mitchell is usually credited, which allows the company name to connect with consumers and hairdressers in ways other than traditional advertising.
I do hair for a lot of different mediums including commercials, print adverts, fashion shows and editorial shoots. I also produce images for a lot of the marketing material for the company and when we have a celebrity or charity event, I help direct the look of the hair.
What's the best thing about being the creative force behind Paul Mitchell?
There are many creative people in the Paul Mitchell family and I am fortunate to be a part of that. I think the best thing is being able to go anywhere in the world knowing that I have the support of the Paul Mitchell team to make sure I'm set up for success.
How much of your time is spent travelling?
Half of my year is on the road; sometimes it's great, other times I miss my home. Whatever the situation, I learn from it and enjoy the experience.
Where did you travel to last year and what were the highlights for 2007?
I travelled to Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, China, Las Vegas, Germany, Paris, Chicago, Tennessee, Maryland, Washington, Florida, and Rhode Island.
The highlight was the trip to South Africa and working onstage with our artistic director, Stephanie Kocielski.
Is there anything about your job that you don't like?
There are not enough hours in the day.
How would you describe your life?
Full of surprises
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Beverly C Honoured by the Queen - Video
Posted by
Kate
Dated: May 14, 2008 2:19 PM
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.
After receiving the award at Buckingham Palace, dressed in a stunning cream suit and fascinator, Beverly told us she was thrilled to have her achievements recognised.
"It feels amazing," says Beverly. "When I won British Hairdresser of the Year for the first time and then got it again I didn't think anything could possibly beat that.
"But, when I was awarded this for services to the hairdressing industry it takes it to a totally different level. I was absolutely honoured."
Beverly has followed in the footsteps of celebrity hairdressers Trevor Sorbie, Charles Worthington, Vidal Sassoon, Nicky Clarke, Daniel Galvin and Errol Douglas, who was also honoured in this year's honours list.
She believes it is her long term commitment to the industry, that is being recognised rather than a specific achievement.
"It looks back at your entire hisrory," she adds. "They are looking at your overall contribution over a long period of timeand what contribution you have made and how you have made a difference to the industry.
"That in itself is really good - that you can get an award for being involved in a career for the last 25 years."
As one of the industries leading icons, Beverly has some sound advice for hairdressers hoping to follow in her footsteps and make it to the top.
She says: "You have to really love your career and all the aspects of it. But it's about not being afraid to go forward or afraid to take the next step.
"There are a lot of people out there who will help you. Set yourself small goals and enjoy the journey. "
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'Head For Change' Urge Paul Mitchell Systems
Posted by
Kate
Dated: May 14, 2008 9:14 AM
Find Out More About Paul Mitchell's Head for Change
Recent Charity Work Within the Hair Industry
- Garbo Raises £2,000 for local charities
- Col our Room walk the twilight walk
- L'Oreal to walk for HIV and Aids
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