Wella professionals launches the generation now team 2016

 L-R: Paolo Silveri, Kay Corbett, Nikki Clifford, Gemma Galley, Galina Johnson Shauna Forman A group of six up and coming hairdressers have been chosen to create the new Generation NOW team for 2016. Generation NOW was launched six years ago by Wella Professionals to discover rising stars hungry to make their mark in the world of hairdressing. Providing a unique platform for inspirational, up and coming talent, Wella’s Generation NOW offers a spectacular launch pad to those involved to become a key player in the competitive hairdressing industry. Those talented six are:  Galina Johnson – Francesco Group Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. Shauna Forman – House Of Colour, Dublin Kay Corbett – Medusa, Edinburgh Nikki Clifford- NJUK, Chesterfield Paolo Silveri – Supercuts in Liverpool Street Station, London. Gemma Galley – Volt, Sheffield Entrants undertake a rigorous audition process culminating in presenting a model to an esteemed panel of judges, a chance to show off their hairdressing skills as well as knowledge of the industry. Now the search for the Generation NOW team is over, this group of budding stars will experience the chance to work with and be inspired by numerous iconic hairdressers over the next year. Their year commences with an intensive Bootcamp week where the team will be mentored by a team on leading industry experts. “Being part of the Generation Now team last year was incredible. I really enjoyed the whole experience and it’s definitely helped me hone my skills and develop many elements of my hairdressing. I was challenged, I learnt far more than I expected and as a result it has definitely helped me grow in confidence. It’s a great initiative to be part of,” says 2015 member Heather Shaw, Francesco Group.     The team will be involved with a busy schedule of exciting events and activities organised by Wella Professionals, to help them gain an invaluable insight into what it takes to work at the top echelons of the industry. The newly crowned Generation Now team will go on to work at the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award UK & Ireland Final, as well as featuring on the Fellowship Stage at Salon International. Set to become the benchmark for up and coming, inspirational talent, each member of the Wella Professionals’ Generation NOW team can look forward to developing and honing their skills to make them one of the UK and Irelands most in-demand professional hair stylists and colourists in years to come.