20 THINGS I LOVE WITH TEGAN ROBERTSON

20 things i love

Tegan Robertson is a freelance colourist based in Brighton as well as an artist and educator for Pulp Riot. She is renowned for her vivid and creative colours.

Colour, cut or style? Definitely colour! Colour suits my loud personality. It’s so much more satisfying and artistic for me.

What inspires you? I live in Brighton, one of the most creative cities in the UK. I’m also inspired by queer nightlife and all the amazing people I meet.

Favourite colour brand? Pulp Riot for sure, I can be the colourist I want to be.

Starter or dessert?

Starter for sure. Garlic bread is life.

Favourite city?

Brighton. Favourite relaxing thing to do? Watching ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos.

Favourite hair trend? I’m always obsessed with old-school punk; mohawks and backcombing.

Favourite food?

All food, any food, all the time. Celebrity you would most like to meet? Kathy Burke. I think we’d get on like a house on fire.

Any creative ambitions? My platform work has taken a back seat because of Covid. I’m hoping for some exciting events this year so I can get back on stage and show some exciting creative hair.

Most treasured possession? It will have to be my entire colourful wardrobe.

Best thing about hairdressing? Getting to paint hair all day is fun.

Favourite celebrity hair icon?

The performance artist, Dorian Electra.

Favourite colouring technique? I love freestyling creative colour.

Styling product you couldn’t live without? L’Oréal Professionnel Paris TECNI.ART Pli Shaper.

Who has been your main hairdressing mentor? One of my greatest supporters has been my NVQ assessor, Cinzia Taylor. She worked for Saks when I was an apprentice and has supported me throughout my career.

Worst haircut you have ever had? An accidental pixie cut.

A song you will never tire of?

Any song on the Lady Gaga ArtPop album.

Career highlight to date? Presenting on-stage at Salon International as well as presenting a sold-out hair show on Brick Lane with Pulp Riot. Biggest fear you have had to overcome to succeed in your career? Disappointing a client. It’s hard working in a career where people are so expectant of you.