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20 Questions with Darren Ambrose
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Alex
Dated: August 20, 2008 2:22 PM
Dated: August 20, 2008 2:22 PM Name: Darren Ambrose
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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Tags: 20 Questions , Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year , Darren Ambrose
Matrix Winners Begin Their Year of Fame
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Kate
Dated: August 20, 2008 2:18 PM
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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Tags: Matrix
TONI&GUY Charitable Foundation Hits the Half Million Mark
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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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Tags: Toni & Guy , Toni & Guy Charitable Trust
What's in Sean Hanna's Man Bag?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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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Tags: Angelo Seminara , Eugene Souleiman
An Icon Answers: Leonard
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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
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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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What's in Akin Konizi's Man Bag?
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Kate
Dated: July 7, 2008 2:32 PM
British Hairdresser of the Year 2008 nominee Akin Konizi, international artistic director for hob salons, reveals the essential items he can't be without.
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Tags: Akin Konizi , hob salons
An Icon Answers: Tim Hartley
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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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Tags: Angelo Seminara , Tim Hartley
Colour Trophy Winners: Pushing Boundaries
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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