THE OPEN EYE with Robert Masciave
ANNE VECK Hair Biz are proud to be the host of Roberts’ journey as he interviews fellow connoisseurs of the avantgarde in a series of features – in this issue he meets multi award-winning Anne Veck. I’ve known Anne for many years she’s charismatic, motivating and creative – she’s also a hairdresser with a mission! Her mission being, to make hairdressing more professional, ethical and sustainable and she is certainly making her mark on the UK hairdressing scene. Creative Director of her carbon neutral salon Anne Veck Oxford, she also enjoys the roles of Hairdressing Ambassador for the National Hair and Beauty Federation, Brand Ambassador for Easydry and Green Libertine for Green Salon Collective. She is also proud of her title of Fellow with Honours of The Fellowship for British Hairdressing and Alternative Hair Master Educator. Anne and her team are 18 times finalists and twice winners at the British Hairdressing Awards. The Anne Veck Artistic Team is honoured to have presented at The Alternative Hair Show on ten occasions including the 2020 virtual edition “Imagine”. Her avant-garde work was shown at The Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art / Hairdressers’ Journal International exhibition in St. Petersburg and at Oxford Art Weeks 2020. Her video “Toxic Fashion” was shortlisted for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and has won an Excellence Award at the Videography Awards and a Platinum Award at the Muse Awards, all in 2020. Anne’s passion is sharing her skills and creativity with her peers. She presents and teaches online and at shows, academies, and salons throughout the world. While best known for her avant-garde and long hair styling, Anne is also an expert colourist, cutter, and extensions specialist. We find out more in her own words… 44
Hair Biz Year 15 Issue 5
