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For those just embarking on your adventure in hairdressing, we hope you love it as much as we do, and for those entering their second year, stay positive and motivated — it’s going to be worth all the hard work!
elcome to your packed autumn issue of Concept Hair Magazine. It’s the start of a new academic year and we are so excited to be there with you throughout your hairdressing learning journey!
Matthew Batham Editor
Be sure to check out the interviews with past winners of the Concept Hair Learner of the Year competition on pages 8-11 and think about entering next year’s competition — it’s a great way to push yourself and grow in confidence.
Also getting a shout-out on the night were the winners of the Future Talent Award, which recognises talent within colleges and academies.
“There is nothing like the Matrix community for shared encouragement and inclusivity for everyone,” said Alfredo.
The successful five were: Sarah Johnstone, Amy Griffin, Isabella Aldridge and Caitlin Ross from the UK, and Alex Dromgoole from the Republic of Ireland.
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Education and Excitement
The L’Oréal Colour Trophy celebrated its 66th Grand Final in London, at Battersea Evolution, in June and it was an evening of excitement, inspiration, and recognition for some incredible winners.
Alfredo Lewis and celebrity stylist Danielle Keasling from the USA. Creative colours ranged from deep pink to a twist on the popular face-framing balayage and a clean, lilac marbling effect.
Other noteworthy wins included Tate Hair, Middlesbrough for the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Afro Award and Tribe, London for the L’Oréal Trophy STAR Award.
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Bloggs Salons, Bristol took the number one spot, seizing the prestigious L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award, while Andrew Mulvenna, Belfast was awarded second place and Peg Hair, Brighton scooped third place.
The Matrix Evolve event combined education and high-energy presentations for an evening of showstopping excitement and inspiration.
The show featured Matrix artists from the UK and Ireland alongside Global Spokesperson
Adding to the excitement was the fact that it was the first time in two years guests had the opportunity to join in person, plus the event was streamed globally.
Celebrating Colour Artistry
More than 400 stylists from all corners of the UK and Ireland descended on the Audacious Conferencing Centre in the heart of Manchester for the show, while others joined online.
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Instagram is where you’ll find details of the latest Learner of the Month competition which offers learners a great opportunity to show off their skills and potentially win some fantastic prizes!
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Avlon recently announced the members of its official 2022 art team.
The talented line-up includes Lathaniel Chambers and Pashcan’el Mitchell, working alongside Avlon’s European Education Director, Jacqui LathanielMcIntosh.Chambers is a multiaward-winning stylist and educator. He also runs a successful hair salon in Brixton, Lathaniel Couture Hair & Beauty.
Phoebe Carraro from seanhanna was named winner of the prestigious Sassoon Scholarship, following a day of rigorous judging.
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“I was ecstatic when I received the phone call to say I had been chosen, and my heart was pounding out of excitement and joy,” said Phoebe. “I ran back to my salon to tell everyone the good news. This really is a career-changing opportunity and I will continue to feel the value from this for the rest of my career.”
We’re all very proud of Yasemin at Concept Hair. You can read more about her and her boss and mentor, Joe Mills, on page 10.
In May she won the Post Graduate category of the Raw Talent Barbering Competition, held at Barberfest 2022 in Brighton. The live competition is run in association with Mike Taylor Education and VTCT. More recently, Yasemin also made the Top 100 shortlist in two categories in the prestigious One Shot Hair Awards. Yasemin’s image was shortlisted in both the Men’s and Student categories.
Yasemin Hassan, winner of the Barbering Level 3 category at the Learner of the Year 2022 competition has had an incredible few months since her win.
Pashcan’el Mitchell is an awardwinning hairstylist with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Starting his career in salons, he spent a number of years at Junior Green in Kensington, specialising in Afro hair. In 2012, he was named Newcomer of the Year at the Black Beauty Sensationnel Awards.
Concept Hair is never far away to offer advice, keep you up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the hairdressing world, plus our social media channels are bursting with product give-aways, top tips and hairdressing humour.
The Scholarship, supported by Denman International and powered by the Fellowship for British Hairdressing and Sassoon Academy, is designed for someone who is passionate about their craft but may not have the opportunity to undergo training. The Scholarship is open to all Fellowship members, and the winner will receive their choice of four Sassoon courses to learn and enhance skills in cutting, colour and styling, as well as a professional tool kit and expenses courtesy of Denman International.
The 12 finalists were invited for a live audition and interview in London in front of a panel of judges, including Rachel Gould, Trade Marketing Manager, Denman International, Carla Salceda-Vasquez, Colour Director for Sassoon Academy and Karoliina Saunders, Fellowship Chancellor.
Make sure you check out www.concepthairmag.co.uk regularly because it’s positively brimming with inspirational content, including news, step-by-steps and stunning collections. It’s also where you’ll find all the latest on our competitions, including Learner of the Year and The School Spotlight Award.
Avlon Announces New Art Team
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Commenting on the new team, Jacqui said: “Now is a really exciting time for Afro hair stylists as we see more salons broaden and diversify their services. Our new art team will use this momentum to demonstrate the versatility of Avlon products while showcasing the exceptional talent and creativity within Avlon’s salon network, working on professional shoots, shows and events and collaborating with top names in the industry.”
Favourite colouring technique? The revival of ‘90s block colourhas been fun to create.
Best haircut you have ever had? The one I’m rocking right now –a Chelsea cut by my cutting specialist Michael.
Biggest fear you have had to overcometo succeed in your career? Definitely stage and show work.I’ve just thrown myself into it and overtime it’s become less scary.
Celebrity you would most like to meet?
Best thing about hairdressing? Passing on knowledge througheducation.
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Going to the arcades.
Favourite city?
What inspires you? My team and the vibe in my salonbut also music, fashion and film.
Favourite relaxing thing to do?
Favourite colour brand? Wella and Crazy Colour.
Styling product you couldn’t live without? Nine Yards On The Go Dry Shampoo.
A song you will never tire of? Pusherman by Curtis Mayfield
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Starter or dessert? Starter all day long Colour, cut or style? I like to do the whole shebang!
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main hairdressing mentor?Two wonderful women have reallyhelped me in my career — SophiaHilton and Tracey Devine-Smith.
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Favourite hair trend? I am loving the mullet. It’s great tohave textured cuts back on-trend.
What is your toolkit go-to item? My D84 Denman Mini Paddle Brush
Georgia Bell is Owner of Society by Georgia Bell, in Rotherham. She is also a leading colour educator and a Denman brand ambassador.
Most treasured possession? My family.
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Favourite food? I love any seafood.
Favourite celeb hair colour? Got to be Debbie Harry of Blondie in her heyday.
Career highlight to date?Recently doing an amazingphotoshoot for Denman.
Shades of Autumn
Siobhan Haug, International Artistic Director for Toni & Guy and the current British Colour Technician of the Year, looks at three key looks from her winning collection, which reflect this season’s colour trends.
The model’s porcelain skin has a peach undertone which supports the warm shades within the colour, creating an enhanced glow against her skin. The depth and texture of colour make her hair appear fuller and more detailed.
This look has a sensual, modern feel. It uses colour placement to follow the contours of the model’s face. The look is finished with a dark, romantic swirl of colour bending around the outline of the model’s face, exaggerating the bends and draping through the hair.
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These emerald curls are deep, twisted tunnels of lightreflective tone. The curls feel luxurious and well-conditioned. To create light reflection and maximum shine, I was inspired to go darker and deeper with the hues of green.
The roots were coloured with a tone that combined copper and deep red. The underneath was colour blocked to add strength to the silhouette. Using a wide textured weave, tones of magenta and purple were overlayed and separated with bendy rollers to divide the woven colour.
I used pivoting triangular sections to add depth and light in equal parts. I used a low-oxidant developer with the pre-lightener to provide a gentle lift that would support the green and then a quasi-permanent to add shine and gloss to the curls. The toner was done in two parts; firstly to neutralise the orange undertone in the hair and provide the beginning of a green base.
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Greens are often matte and less light-reflective, however, by working with a vibrant direct dye I achieved maximum shine and longevity.
I worked with a vertical section on the model’s left side, and a vertical section plus the top half of the fringe on her right. I parted each section horizontally, working from the bottom to the top, blending pre-lightener all the way through the ends. On the model’s right side, I blended one inch away from the root and incorporated the top layer of the fringe. On the opposite side, I took the application lower and applied a deeper tone. Once an even lift was achieved, I coloured everything with gold toner. To encourage a blended feel, I dried the hair and then re-toned the blend areas using a slightly deeper version of the first toner.
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This look was inspired by designer Ricardo Tisci’s autumn/winter collection for Burberry. I used elements of inspiration from Tisci’s clothing and recreated it within the model’s hair. For example, her velvet black hair forms a dark silhouette underneath the eccentric details of gold. Then sleeves of colour-blocked tones fall through the lengths of the hair, finishing with black fringing underneath the steps to outline her face.
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Overall Winner, 2021
I am now a full-time freelance hairdresser and have a regular client base and a newfound confidence in my Winningwork.has
My win in 2021 gave me the confidence to enter World Skills Hairdressing UK 2021, where I achieved the bronze medal. Both of these prestigious competitions have given me the drive and self-discipline to continually seek education to reflect current trends in hairstyling and to improve my skills.
Winning Learner of the Year 2021 has greatly improved my self-confidence and given me the drive to achieve all my goals in life. It has greatly improved my hairdressing career by widening my client base and allowing me to work with some amazing stylists.
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Colouring Winner and Fellowship Spotlight Award, 2021
Concept Hair’s Learner of the Year competition is all about discovering the future stars of hairdressing and helping them shine brightly from the very start of their careers. We caught up with some past winners.
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taught me to trust myself and my instincts. The next step for me is to find my own premises and be salon based instead of mobile. I’d also like to start specialising in wedding
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Since qualifying in Level 3 Hairdressing a year ago, I have opened my own home hairdressing studio, Hair Art Room, which is amazing as I can choose my working hours to fit around my family, and have already built a lovely regular
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Since my win, I also made it through to the final of the Wella Xposure competition in 2021 and I got to execute my first ever photoshoot for Black History Month with support from my boss Karine Jackson at Karine Jackson Sustainable Hair.
Blazing a Trail!
Since winning at Learner of the Year 2021, I have gained a place on the Fellowship ClubStar Art Team. I was quite nervous entering at first. We had to do a live model presentation via Zoom, and I believe my experience of the Learner of the Year competition helped me talk more confidently about my concept.
Avant Garde Winner, 2021
Since winning, I have been contacted by a big colour company so it has definitely gotten my name out there. There are definitely more competitions to come from Winningme.was
Overall Winner, 2022
Winning at Learner of the Year has given me the confidence to enter other competitions, and I'm now competing in the qualifying rounds for World Skills.
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Colouring Winner, 2022
Winning the colouring category has boosted my confidence, plus it’s definitely given me a push to do things I wouldn’t normally do and try new colour combinations.
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Winning has encouraged me to actually sit down and think about where I want to go in life and the steps I need to take to get me there. I am constantly on the lookout to learn more and better myself in any way possible. Avant-garde hairdressing is my passion and always will be, but I am considering doing barbering next year to widen my abilities and see another side of the hairdressing world.
JAHANPOURAMELIA
Winning has given me the motivation to do things I wouldn't have done before, like setting up my own Instagram page and posting photos of my work, pushing myself out of my comfort zone and trying out hairstyles I deemed impossible to do in the past. I am getting recognition for my work now which feels amazing.
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I've only just finished my Level 3 hairdressing course, so I'm now looking at increasing my clientele and the number of hours I work.
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a reality check that I can literally do anything if I put in the work and time.
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Hair Up Level 3 Winner, 2022
Winning at Learner of the Year has made me a more confident hairdresser. It has also improved my clientele as I have had more bookings for proms and weddings since people have seen my photos from the competition.
I am working at a salon called Sunkissed466 in Harwich and I have now finished college.
YH: She really cares, wants to learn and is open to all the guidance and constructive criticism that I offer. She is very motivated to succeed and, therefore, we have a great working
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Winner of the Barbering Level 3 category
YH: It’s helpful to have someone who knows the struggles and sacrifices you have to make to succeed in the industry. Having that support can open doors and guide you through them — it’s invaluable.
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YH: You need to find someone whose work you love and who has the time to offer you the support and guidance you need when you need it.
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YH: Plan your entry properly, do the research about what other people have done and be clear about what you aspire to be. Also, have a second set of eyes — someone who will tell you honestly what they think.
CH: Any tips on how to enter and win competitions like Learner of the Year?
Joe Mills, Director, Joe and Co, Soho, LondonMENTOR OFTHE YEAR LEA R NER 2022
Finding a great mentor to help steer your career and give you confidence is so important to succeeding in hairdressing.
Concept Hair: What makes Yasemin a great mentee?
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asemin Hassan, winner of the Barbering Level 3 category and the Fellowship Spotlight Award at Learner of the Year 2022, owes a lot to her boss and mentor, Joe Mills. We caught up with both mentor and mentee to see why it’s such a positive working
YH: Don’t be afraid to stand out and do whatever look you want to do. All of it is a learning experience. It’s nervewracking, but the feeling after and during is like no other.
YH: He taught me to think about what I like and how to constantly elevate a look. He also talked me through the process of just enjoying the competition and not to overthink everything.
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His knowledge, his experience and the versatility he shows in his work. He’s achieved so much in his career and every time I get the opportunity to learn and develop and watch him work, it is so inspiring.
CH: What advice did Joe offer when you entered Learner of the Year?
Concept Hair: What makes Joe a great Yaseminmentor?Hassan:
CH: Any advice to those thinking of entering Learner of the Year 2023?
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YH: Joe has had so much experience in all areas of hairdressing. He has knowledge of working in a salon, business knowledge, and experience of creating and shooting collections. He’s offered his expertise in all these areas and provides me with constant feedback on how to progress further.
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YH: Definitely! He was so supportive and was constantly available to chat through the look I wanted to submit. He prepped me for the day and provided me with all the tools I needed to execute the look. I couldn’t ask for better support.
Creating a complete look for an image. Joe looks at everything choosing the right models, the styling, the make-up, the shot and how to create a work of art.
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Do research for inspiration. Joe constantly sends me images, brands and films to look at when I’m selecting the models and deciding on the haircuts I want for a
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CH: Do you think having a mentor like Joe helped you succeed in the competition?
The importance of styling hair. I never realised how important styling was, especially on camera. Joe has taught me so much about the importance of prepping hair, and using the right products and techniques to elevate a haircut.
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CH: What are the top three lessons or skills you have learnt from Joe?
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Prizes included: A L’Oréal Professionnel Steam Pod, £250 worth of education vouchers from Wella, a selection of professional products from the Indola Act Now range, The Fellowship 75th Anniversary Yearbook, a range of products from textured hair specialists Avlon and a set of Pro Clip clippers from Wahl.
After much deliberation, Merle Alexander of the 14-16 Academy at Leeds City College won first place in the Level
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The national photographic competition was open to all UK schools and colleges that offer hairdressing at Key Stage 4 and entries poured in from more than 120 learners at schools across the UK.
LEVEL 1 FIRST PLACE: Merle Alexander,
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There were loads more great prizes awarded to winners and runners-up, including haircare products, access to invaluable education and electrical tools.
LEVEL 1 SECOND PLACE: Alisha Riches, The Harwich and Dovercourt High School LEVEL 1 THIRD PLACE: Ellie LeedsHayton,CityCollege LEVEL 2 FIRST PLACE: Chloe Humphries, Goldwyn Folkestone LEVEL 2 SECOND PLACE: Lauren Hollingworth, RNN Group Retford Campus LEVEL 2
ack in 2021, the team at Concept Hair realised there was a huge amount of hairdressing talent within secondary schools and set out to reward this with the School Spotlight Award.
1 category, with Chloe Humphries of Goldwyn Folkestone winning first place in the Level 2 category.
Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up, who all did themselves and their schools proud!
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Apprenticeship Business Development Manager at VTCT.
This year the excitement continued with the School Spotlight Award 2022 once again tapping into secondary school hairdressing talent and receiving an incredible response.
The Concept Hair School Spotlight Award returned for 2022 and, once again, the talent shone through.
A huge shout-out to our fabulous sponsors for their support and for providing such incredible prizes.
A massive thank you to our Judges who included:
Creative Director for Saks on behalf of L'Oréal Professionnel and L'Oréal Professional Products,
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ClubStar Art Team Leader for the Fellowship for British Hairdressing,
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We have shampoos, conditioners and treatments at the backwash that will provide an amazing sensory experience. Clients love to have their hair washed with beautiful-smelling products and this can also lead to them asking what the products are and purchasing them to use at home. A backwash treatment menu can be beneficial too — we use ours to show the client and give details of the different hair treatment services we have on offer. Often clients are enticed to upgrade their service.
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The backwash experience is one of the key points in the client journey. David Nicholson, Director of the Rainbow Room International salon in Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow shares how his team ensures clients get the ultimate backwash service.
Our backwash is in a separate area to the main salon. The main salon is busy and can be loud, while, in contrast, the backwash area is quiet and calming, so that clients can truly unwind there. To further provide the backwash area with a relaxing atmosphere, we add small touches like candles or diffusers, and we always consider the lighting and music within the area. We also ensure the backwash chairs provide the utmost comfort to clients.
“Clients love to have their hair washed with smellingbeautiful-products”
he backwash is a significant part of the client’s customer service journey within the salon. It allows clients to really relax, unwind and enjoy a head massage and any treatments they would like to add on to their services. Our apprentices are integral to every client’s backwash experience.
This is how myself and my team make the backwash experience as memorable and enjoyable as possible for clients.
WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF GAUGING WHETHER CLIENTS WANT CONVERSATION
OUR SISTER SALON HAS ADDED A COLOUR BAR TO THE BACKWASH AREA
The backwash is a great time to continue the conversation with clients and to talk about the products we are using on their hair. However, it’s important to try and gauge if the client does want to talk at the backwash. Some clients may be open to continuing the conversation but some may want a quiet and peaceful experience, where they can lay back and just enjoy a few minutes of escapism. We train our team to get a feel for what the client wants from their initial responses to any conversation, which allows the team member looking after them to set the scene for the rest of the time at the backwash.
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With all conditioning treatments at the backwash we treat our clients to a head massage. The backwash experience is one of the highlights of a salon visit for most clients. At Rainbow Room International we provide our clients with a shiatsu head massage, which, as well as being relaxing, helps any treatments to penetrate deeper into the hair. All our apprentices are trained in the art of shiatsu massage.
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At the recently refurbed Rainbow Room International salon in George Square, Glasgow, a colour bar has been installed in the backwash area. Instead of having colour stored in a back room, clients can see the team mixing up colour in this area, helping highlight their status as true colour experts. talking to a client at the backwash,
“We train our team to get a feel for what the client wants”
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The Interview
Owner of the supercool Hare & Bone salon in takeBurnettFitzroviaLondon’sdistrict,Samhaslearnttorisksandfollow
CH: What were the biggest lessons you learnt at the start of your career?
Sam Burnett: My mum was a hairdresser, so I would hang out and assist her when she was doing home appointments in the evenings. When I was old enough, I had a Saturday job in a salon, and at 16 I secured an apprenticeship at a Mayfair salon, working with celebrity hairdresser, Denise McAdam.
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Concept Hair: Tell us about your early training.
SB: The importance of communication and connection. I was a young boy from South London and quickly had to learn how to read a room of people who were not my usual company. I had to articulate and express myself in a manner clients could understand, not just my friends from school.
CH: How do you encourage the less experienced members of your team to SB:succeed?Ibeginby building their confidence and self-belief. I remember being that person on the team when I started my apprenticeship and I wouldn’t be where I am if others hadn’t given me the opportunity to believe in myself. At Hare & Bone we heavily invest our time and money into training all our team members. We encourage assistants to enter as many competitions as possible, and once they have secured their NVQ qualifications they move on to the Hare & Bone Diploma, and then spend two days with our Artistic Director, Jamie Benny, on client experience training. We involve them in photoshoots and session work, and we use our membership of The Fellowship to nurture their technical skills, self-awareness and creativity.
CH: What advice would you offer someone entering hairdressing on how to carve out a successful career?
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CH: How would you describe Hare & Bone and what makes it different?
CH: You were working for a major high street salon brand when you decided to set up your own business — was it a big decision to go it alone?
SB: I entered, and finalised, for London Hairdresser of the Year in the British Hairdressing Awards before the salon had opened, so that created noise around the launch. But I believe it was the editorial campaign that we shot that captured people’s attention. We shot the campaign like a fashion brand and created a billboard effect on the salon windows while the building was being renovated. We also filmed the shoot and heavily focussed on digital PR and marketing in the lead-up to the opening.
CH: How did you create a buzz around Hare & Bone?
SB: Firstly, find a really good salon that prioritises education. Don’t rush your career, take it all in and enjoy each phase.
SB: Yes, it was easily one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever had to make. I had been with the brand for 14 years and I think it took me two years to finally make the decision. It was a tough one, but my intuition was guiding me, I knew I had to take a leap of faith.
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CH: You have created some stunning photographic collections over the years – what do you love about the process and what do you feel makes a great SB:collection?Ireally enjoy the process of shooting. It differs every time and I love to watch an idea evolve.
SB: We are an independent brand but with a collaborative approach. Our team of creatives works across fashion, music and the hairdressing industry. We’re trend-conscious but not trend-led, which means that we see each client as an individual. We work together to create a bespoke style that works for each client’s hair, bone structure and lifestyle.
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4B: This hair has a Z-shaped curl pattern and is particularly prone to breakage— with this in mind, do not stretch this hair type while it's dry. Use moisturising conditioner to help make the hair more pliable. Make sure you detangle this type of afro hair by using a wide-tooth comb and a whole lot of water and conditioner.
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3B: These curls are slightly tighter than 3a — you could slide a pen neatly into one. Many clients fall between 3a and 3b. This curl type is also prone to frizz and is extremely dry. Apply gels that contain a humectant (an agent that attracts moisture from the air) on wet hair, that way you reduce frizz and create better-defined curls.
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3A: These curls are large, bouncy and loose. This curl pattern can be mostly tamed but too much fiddling with the hair can result in the hair becoming extremely frizzy. Use a spray-on leave-in conditioner to refresh these curls.
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4A: These curls have a tight S pattern and a very slim width. It is very dense and has a lot of volume. The best way to keep this or any other type 4 hair moisturised is to use a moisturiser before a hair wash. This will also make it easier to detangle the hair.
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While with many hair types its common to cut hair when it is damp, it’s much easier to cut textured hair when it's dry. If you cut it while wet, the chances are you’ll end up removing too much hair due to shrinkage and as a result, will end up with an uneven or disconnected cut. Cutting when dry and fully detangled gives a true view and results in a fantastic cut every time.
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEXTURED HAIR
These are the main types of curly hair.
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Always cut hair in line with how the client wearsit. For those who normally wear their hair straight,cut the hair when styled straight, and for those clients whowear their curls naturally, it’s best to cut when dry and inits naturally curly state.
3C: These are tight corkscrew curls. These curls have beautiful volume but they can look dry so to give them a beautiful softness, try a sulphate-free shampoo. Deep conditioning the hair is also a must.
When it comes to textured hair, you simply cannot cut the hair with anything less than super-sharp scissors. Not only will this help define the cut and keep the shape of the look, sharp scissors will also prevent any snagging or damage to the hair.
TYPE 4 — TIGHTLY CURLED
4C: This hair type is a mixture of an S and a Z-shaped curl pattern. The curls are even more compact and experience about 75% shrinkage when wet. Keeping this hair type moisturised at all times is vital.
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I ensure my team members are constantly motivated, through ongoing training and goal setting. I hold one-toone ‘my future vision’ meetings, which help me to gauge each individual’s
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There are thousands of salons across the UK that could be the next step on your career journey. We caught up with three top employers and asked what they offer their team members.
Melissa Timperley, Manchester
e’ve been trading from the Melissa Timperley salon in the ultra-cool Northern Quarter of Manchester for five years. In this time we’ve gone from strength to strength – growing a loyal clientele and an incredible team of 13 talented individuals.
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Education is key for us! We work with our product partners to offer ongoing education in all aspects of hairdressing and retail.
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Education is at the heart of our business. We have our own educational centre and work closely with our product partner, Wella. At present we have eight team members on the Wella Master Colour Program.
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We regularly enter industry awards, both business and creative. We support the Fellowship at every opportunity and get involved in the communities surrounding our salons.
• An employer who offers creative opportunities outside the salon
• A salon or salon group that invests in education for its team
• A salon or salon group that offers me a clear career path
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Regular communication is key to building success. The salon managers, the educational team and I all play a role in creating a career path for our team members and are on hand to support them every step of the way.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
We work with team members to set out their paths at the beginning of the year with a visual moodboard that everyone can see. We keep them on track with quarterly one-to-one career development meetings.
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want from an employer. Put a tick against the things that are important to you — it might be all of them!
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WHAT WE LOOK FOR Enthusiasm, connection, communication and someone who is team-focused.
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“For a contemporary take on textured hair, it’s great to cut in some shapes”
THE FRENCH CROP
The French crop is a modern classic, and with this look, I’ve given it a really strong, contemporary feel. This was achieved by using a scissor-over-comb technique for softness — for a more rigid look you can use clippers working the sides and back down into a fade. What defines this look is the difference in length between the top of the hair, which is longer and more textured than the sides and back, and a blunt fringe, which is the main focal point.
This is a modern, sleek take on a timeless classic. It is achieved by using a scissor-over-comb technique, creating graduation to support the top section of hair. The sides and back can either be taken short using a scissor-over-comb technique or you can personalise the haircut by taking it to the skin with clippers. The key here is not to create disconnection but to make a seamless blend, so the sides can be slicked back from the temple, while still supporting the top section of hair.
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Certain looks never go out of fashion, but it’s always good to give these classics a modern twist to make sure they stay relevant. We asked Matrix Ambassador and barbering maestro, Christian Wiles, to share his contemporary take on four classic styles.
Textured hair is often left to its natural growth shape, but for a contemporary take on textured hair, it’s great to cut in some shapes. To create the volume, comb the hair out using a hair pick. Continue to work the pick throughout the haircut and, using a freehand technique with the scissors, build the desired shape and structure to the haircut. You can also work clippers through the hair using a freehand technique to create a sharper more structured look.
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DISCONNECTED FADE were originally all about avoiding any disconnection, but for a modern take on this barbering classic, section off the top section of the hair and keep the length for some dramatic disconnection. can personalise this look by adding texture to the top section of hair so it can be worn either dry and textured or slick and wet
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OVERALL HEALTH
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oday’s styles can be demanding on the hair’s condition. Colouring, bleaching and other services can all take their toll, and while there is a lot we can advise our client to do to maintain hair condition post service, if we start with strong, healthy hair, it is easier to get a better result and maintain condition after any service.
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If the scalp is dehydrated, the hair bulbs could be dry and therefore not in the fittest state to form and grow healthy hair. When dehydrated, the bulb deforms, which in turn affects the way the hair forms and grows. The result is weak hair without a chance to hold its own against chemicals and day-to-day wear and tear. Recommend a home care regimen which includes products that treat the scalp as well as the hair. A dry scalp should be treated with a mask at least once a week and moisturised every day. My favourite treatment for scalp health is Malibu C Scalp Wellness.
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When we are unwell, it often affects the quality of our hair. Think of the scalp papilla as the end of the line in terms of delivering nutrients via the blood. If during consultation your client mentions unexplained deterioration in the condition of their hair, it may be worth asking if there are changes in their health. Avoid going down the rabbit hole of getting full details of their condition and medication, unless you are a trained medic, but you may be the first person to notice and discuss changes in scalp and hair health. Know the limits of your expertise and refer clients to a doctor, dermatologist (skin expert), or a trichologist (hair and scalp expert).
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Hair forms and grows in bulbs located in the dermis (outer) layers of the skin. Oxygen and essential nutrients are delivered to the bulb through the papilla at the base of the hair follicle, via the blood. Haircare products can only complement a proper diet.
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Work towards one side using multiple stationary guidelines, creating a subtle length increase towards the side. Through the back right, change to directional distribution and a mobile guideline.
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Section the hair with a triangle in the fringe. Then part along the centre to the crown. Section from the crown diagonally forward to the back of each ear.
Move to one side. Take a diagonal-forward parting that connects from the crown to the outside corner of the fringe.
Use a length guide from the back, comb the hair straight up and position your fingers horizontally. Point-cut from the back of the parting towards the face, creating a stationary guideline.
Start at the top of the parting, maintaining a vertical finger position. Point-cut to remove length and create texture as you work towards the bottom of the parting. Note that the tilted-head position is used to achieve subtle graduation.
The graphic shows a diagonal-forward, lowgraduated perimeter that touches the shoulders. High graduation in the back brings volume up to just below the crest with increased layers that fall from the cheek area to the perimeter and a fringe.
Repeat on the opposite side, then crosscheck for symmetry.
This step-by-step from Pivot Point LAB, a bespoke VTCT learning resource, takes you through the process of creating a lob or long bob style, with a fringe and textured layers.
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Start in the centre back and take a vertical parting. Tilt the head slightly forward, comb the hair straight out and position fingers vertically. Before cutting, analyse where the layers will fall.
HOW TO CREATE A LAYERED TEXTURED LOOK WITH A FRINGE
once you reach the ears to extend the line slightly diagonal towards the front. Repeat on the opposite side and
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Release the fringe and take a vertical parting in the centre. Use an upright head position and project straight forward. Position fingers vertically and point-cut the ends. Work towards one side and then the other using multiple stationary guidelines for more length towards the fringe corners.
Section horizontally at the crest. With natural fall, notch a horizontal perimeter line.
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Take subsequent parallel partings and converge to the stationary guideline. Position fingers parallel and point-cut. Continue until the lengths no longer reach.
Repeat on the opposite side, then crosscheck across the centre top and blend, if
After drying, release a vertical parting behind the ear, project straight out and shift back using the lengths from the back as a
What method of cutting do you use to remove length and create texture while completing this look? A Scissor-over-comb B Razor-cutting C Point-cutting with scissors QUICK QUIZAnswer:C
The Lob or Long Bob style with a fringe can be enhanced by colour placement and styled to emphasise the soft, layered texture.
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Ask plenty of questions. An interview is as much for you as it is for the interviewer. Ask about what will be expected from you. What will your day-to-day duties be? What education and training will be offered? If you have anything that may hinder the way you work, be open and honest about this. You don’t want any surprises on either side, an honest conversation is always
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Be on time. Time keeping is really important. As a working hairdresser you can’t keep clients waiting. When you’re heading to an interview, always give yourself 15 minutes to find where you’re going and time to calm down and compose yourself and settle your nerves. If you rush into an interview, you won’t be prepared.
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Make sure you arrive looking your best. Appearance and image are important when working in a salon. Don’t arrive with unclean hair and make sure your nails and hands are clean. Clients want to go to a salon where the team members take pride in their appearance and a future employer will want to know you can offer this.
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Do your research. You want to know who you will be working with, what they stand for, that your beliefs and values align with their brand. Check their website and check out their social media, find out what their ethos is, what their career opportunities are and what they offer. There’s no point going to work for a company that creates vivid bright colours if you’re interested in classical, natural styles.
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Being mindful is the first step to a more relaxed and less anxious you, and meditation is one of the most effective routes to achieving a state of mindfulness.
All too often, when we try to enjoy a special moment, or just get on with our day, those niggling doubts, anxieties and worries creep in and take control.
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A meditation space should be free of clutter but it should still be personal to you. If you have an item that helps you feel calm, such as a particular picture, ornament or plant, include this in your meditation space. You also want your space to be comfortable, so put cushions on the floor and maybe a blanket. A scented candle is also a nice addition to a meditation space – choose one with a relaxing aroma, such as lavender or
Keep this up for a few weeks and you should start to feel a general sense of wellbeing and calmness. When your mind isn’t holding on to unnecessary thoughts and worries, you will start to feel less anxious and stress levels will fall.
Making meditation and mindfulness part of your everyday routine will also make it easier for you to deal with difficulties that arise each day, because you will be more able to focus on the problem at hand, and the solution, without being distracted by other thoughts and concerns. You’ll also get more out of everyday pleasures, from your morning cup of tea to unwinding at the end of the day, with your feet up, watching your favourite film – bliss!
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not essential to meditation, many find it distracting rather than helpful to achieving serenity. But if you live on a busy road, soothing music can help block out the sounds of traffic or passers-by. Again, it’s down to personal choice, but select music that will relax you, whether that’s a New Age instrumental track, a beautiful piece of classical music or something more contemporary — whatever works for you.
Sometimes we need to retrain our brain to be more mindful and the first step towards this is meditation. And if you thought meditation involved hours of lying on your back or sitting in the lotus position, think again. You can start your mindfulness journey with just 10 minutes of meditation a day. When you first wake up, just take a few moments to sit up, take a deep breath and then continue to focus your mind on your breathing for 10 minutes without dwelling on any other thoughts or questions that may enter your mind. If you find it hard to do this without help, there are lots of apps offering free guided meditation, including Wysa and Calm, that you might want to try.
“You will start to feel less anxious and stress levels will fall”
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If you enjoy meditation and want to make it a bigger part of your life, it’s a great idea to create a space in your home dedicated to it. And don’t worry, if you don’t have a big enough home to dedicate a whole room to your meditation space, a corner or an alcove will do. This is your space, your personal refuge from the activity of everyday life, so choose somewhere that feels right for you.
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What makes the CustomFX approach special is that these tools are now available specifically customised to suit the individual barber’s needs. Each tool is made up of different customisable parts and available in a choice of 10 colours, which adds up to endless combinations so every barber can enjoy
BaByliss Pro is helping barbers get creative with the launch of its CustomFX range — three tools that offer endless possibilities.
been created with Pivot Point industry expertise to test your knowledge on a range of skills. Discover more about Pivot Point Education at www.pivotpoint.co.uk If you would like to find out more about how one of VTCT’s courses could help further your career, check out the website www.vtct.org.uk exercises Go to concepthairmag.co.uk to download exercise answers for free. STYLING TECHNIQUES Answer the following as true or false. Q1 When using a wand to add movement to the hair, pinning the curled hair and allowing it to cool will increase the longevity of the movement ANSWER TRUE FALSE Q2 Heat styling techniques are suitable for styling any hair additions when setting and dressing the hair ANSWER TRUE FALSE Q3 Setting a ponytail on heated rollers will create a look with straight roots and curls through the mid-lengths and ends ANSWER TRUE FALSE Q4 Positioning the hair at 45° below the base during styling will create a look with maximum volume ANSWER TRUE FALSE Q5 Creating a soft curled effect on natural type 4a hair requires a blow-dry and heat styling service ANSWER TRUE FALSE Exercises / Autumn 2022 WWW.CONCEPTHAIRMAG.CO.UK I Concept Hair / 43
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Go to concepthairmag.co.uk to download exercise answers for free. WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY Complete the following multiple-choice questions by choosing the correct answer. Autumn 2022 / Exercises 44 / Concept Hair I WWW.CONCEPTHAIRMAG.CO.UK Q2 Which one of the following is the most important reason for continuous professional development? Ans. A To help maintain and increase client numbers B It promotes a professional image C To help achieve an annual pay rise D It looks good on your CV Q3 Which one of the following is the most important reason for gaining feedback on your performance? Ans. A To look professional B To impress the manager C To identify areas for improvement D To provide evidence for your qualification Q1 Which one of the following best describes ways of keeping up to date with current trends? Ans. A Read fashion journals and manufacturer’s instructions B Read trade and fashion magazines and visit their websites C Read newspapers and watch fashion TV D Watch TV and read trade journals Q4 Where can information on qualification standards be found? Ans. A HSE website B Awarding organisation’s website C Hairdressing and barbering textbooks D Hairdressing and barbering industry magazines Q5 The M in SMART Goals, stands for Ans. A Manager B Monitoring C Measurable D Meaningful Images courtesy of Pivot InternationalPoint
Go to concepthairmag.co.uk to download exercise answers for free. COLOUR CONSULTATIONS Complete the following multiple-choice questions by choosing the correct answer. Q2 Which one of the following identifies the age restriction for using permanent colour? Ans. A 13 years old and younger B 14 years old and younger C Under 16 years old D Under 18 years old Q3 Which one of the following clients should have an incompatibility test? Ans. A A client with virgin, resistant hair B A regular colour client, who visits every three months C A regular colour client, who has used a home colour D A client who has damaged hair from excessive straightening Q1 Which one of the following is a contraindication to a permanent colour service? Ans. A Allergy to paraphenylenediamine B Porous hair C Allergy to lanolin D Resistant hair Q4 What does a colour test do? Ans. A Check the condition of the cortex B Confirm any metallic substances on the hair C Check the condition of the cuticle D Confirm the expected colour result Q5 Resistant hair has which of the following? Ans. A Damaged cuticle B Tightly closed cuticle C Damaged cortex D A strong, closed cortex Images courtesy of Pivot InternationalPoint Exercises / Autumn 2022 WWW.CONCEPTHAIRMAG.CO.UK I Concept Hair / 45
Autumn 2022 / Exercises Go to concepthairmag.co.uk to download exercise answers for free. BARBERING Complete the following multiple-choice questions by choosing the correct answer. Q1 Which one of the following best describes the benefits of applying hot towels prior to the shave service? Ans. A To lift the hairs and increase the skin’s moisture B To relax the client and close the pores C To open the pores and clean the skin D To soften the skin and lift the hairs Q3 Which one of the following describes how razor blades should be disposed of? Ans. A In a covered bin B In a waste bin C In a sharps bin D In a lined bin Q2 Which one of the following is not a facial massage technique? Ans. A Rotary B Effleurage C Tapotement D Petrissage Q4 Which one of the following is the most suitable product to replace the moisture lost during the shave? Ans. A Cooling product B Shaving cream C Shaving oil D Post shave balm Q5 Which one of the following best describes the benefits of applying a cold towel following the shave service? Ans. A To prevent infection and skin sores B To increase the skin’s moisture C To close the pores D To relax the client Images courtesy of Pivot InternationalPoint 46 / Concept Hair I WWW.CONCEPTHAIRMAG.CO.UK
New Products / Autumn 2022 WWW.CONCEPTHAIRMAG.CO.UK I Concept Hair / 47
Dia Light Boosters
4 Black Gold Digital Curling Irons
New from Hot Tools, Black Gold Digital Curling Irons provide frictionfree, even heat distribution, resulting in pristine, long-lasting curls with added shine and reduced frizz. Special pulse technology means the irons get hot and stay hot, ensuring they won’t let you down in a busy salon environment. uk.hottools.com
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the latest products to hit the hairdressing scene.
L’Oréal Professionnel has extended its Dia Light Boosters range with six new shades. Dia Light Boosters are ideal for those express services when clients are in a rush, but still want dynamic and head-turning results.
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1 Indola XpressColorAshShades
Three new lines are joining Indola’s XpressColor Ash Shades range — 5.1 (light brown), 7.1 (medium blonde) and 9.1 (light blonde). All shades in the Indola XpressColor range have a 10-minute development time enabling stylists to complete more colour services in a day. www.indola.com
5 Matrix InstaCure Total Results Spray
Pulp Riot’s Semi-Permanent Colour range now includes The Fantasy Collection — four shades designed to help hair artists explore their full creative power and produce magical results for their clients. The new shades are Pyro (red), Elixir (purple), Guardian (green), and Sorcery (blue). www.pulpriothair.com
The six new shades are: Yellow, Red, Matte, Violet, Blue, and Copper www.lorealprofessionnel.co.uk
What’s New
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Aveda has introduced Nutriplenish Styling Treatment Foam. The nutrient-rich styling foam delivers luxurious hydration, natural shine, and soft hold. The nourishing formula conditions and softens hair without product build-up, and helps fight frizz and flyaways. www.aveda.co.uk
6 Aveda Nutriplenish Styling Treatment Foam
3 Pulp Riot Fantasy Collection
InstaCure Total Results Spray from Matrix is now available in a 200ml retail size, so that hair repair can continue at home. InstaCure Total Results Spray is designed to target porosity in the hair, while detangling and smoothing the cuticle. It also helps balance PH and tame frizz. www.matrixhaircare.co.uk
“I really wasn’t expecting to win, so it was a completely amazing surprise,” she said.
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“When I found out I had won Learner of the Month, I was shocked because there’s a lot of talent that gets showcased every month. It was really cool to be a part of that,” said Emily.
In the future, Emily would love to combine salon hairdressing with session work in TV and film.
Emily’s winning look was a cut based on square layering.
“When I found out I’d won Learner of the Month I was totally over the moon,” saidMillieMillie.isvery enthusiastic about her hairdressing career. “From a young age, I was always braiding people’s hair and now I am working in a busy salon, helping create beautiful hair — it’s a dream come true.”
“I love the creativity and how you can change someone's appearance. Creating atransformationsbeautifulbecomespassion,notachore.”
Millie is undertaking a Level 2 NVQ in hairdressing while working at the Brooke Evans Ironbridge salon in Shropshire.
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Talking about her love of hairdressing, Amy said: “I’ve wanted to be a hairdresser since I was about four years old. I enjoy talking to people and making them feel good about their hair. I would love to eventually own my own salon.”
Having recently achieved her Level 3 NVQ in hairdressing, Amy is about to start work at Euphoria Hair in AmyWellingborough.usedthehalo colour method to create her winning look.
Ellie works at Dead Swanky in Hertfordshire, while studying towards her NVQ Level 2 at the Blu Biggleswade Ellie’sAcademy.winning look was a multi-tonal red, created using a scattered foils method.
“When I heard I’d won the Learner of the Month I was so happy and proud of myself,” said Ellie. “It proves that hard work does pay off.”
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Concept Hair Learner of the Month celebrates hairdressing and barbering students and apprentices who have gone that extra mile.
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Millie’s ambitions for the next year or two are to continue to grow in confidence and build her clientele.
he award, which is open to all full-time learners and apprentices, aims to celebrate the amazing work that upcoming talent in the industry is producing. There is a prize usually worth at least £100 for the winning hairdresser or barber each month – and you will feature in our online Hall of Fame and in Concept Hair Magazine!
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Millie used a balayage technique to create her winning look.
Ellie particularly enjoys the creativity of hairdressing.
Emily works as an assistant at The Lounge Soho in London, while also studying once a week at the Alan D academy in London. She is currently part-way through studying her NVQ Level 2.
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