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Introducing The British Hairdressing Award Nominees 2006
Andrew
Barton
Andrew
Barton is International Creative Director for Saks,
one of the UK's leading franchise salon groups with
120 salons nationwide, and a presence in Belgium.
His outstanding talent is well recognised within
the industry - having been nominated four times
for the coveted title of British Hairdresser of
the Year in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Many will recognise Andrew as the hair expert on
the hit Channel 4 makeover show Ten Years Younger,
he also regularly appears on other UK shows including
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also works on consumer magazine shoots. Andrew is
no stranger to the catwalk shows in London, Milan
and New York and has worked on fashion shows for
Versace, Prada, Calvin Klein and Central St Martins.
As head of the renowned Saks Art Team, Andrew is
responsible for creating images, seasonal collections
and the company's signature hairdressing techniques.
He also travels the world extensively, passing on
Saks' philosophies and his expertise to students.
When he's not abroad, teaching at the Saks Academies
or at shoots, Andrew still finds time to work in
Saks' flagship salon in London's Covent Garden with
journalists, celebrities and devoted clients. |
Antoinette Beenders
Acclaimed
for her originality, creativity and vision, renowned
hair stylist and 2004 British Hairdresser of the
Year, Antoinette is the Global Creative Director
of Aveda. Her responsibilities include providing
the direction, vision and training for Aveda's hair
cutting and styling programs, establishing trends,
developing products and leading the company's education
initiatives.
Antoinette's celebrity clients have included Elle
MacPherson, Liv Tyler, Sarah Brightman, Veronica
Webb, Kate Winslett, Sophie Dahl, Catherine Zeta-Jones,
Sadie Frost and members of the British Royal Family.
She
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created
the hair for Burn the Floor, an international dance
show designed by Mamma Mia producer Anthony Van
Laast. Her magazine editorial work includes credits
for Vogue and Glamour among many others, and she
was named one of London's 13 top hair gurus by The
Evening Standard (London). She has worked on fashion
shows for Hussein Chalayan, Clements Ribeiro, Prada,
Miu Miu and Dolce & Gabbana. |
Errol Douglas
Errol
Douglas is respected for his classic styling, beautiful
cuts and the ultimate in blow-drying and polished
finishing in London. Amongst his awards and accolades,
Errol has been nominated for British Hairdresser
of the Year an incredible ten times. Errol's salon
is also renowned for its expertise in both Afro
and European hairstyling. His priority is to make
every woman look their best and as a result his
client list includes some of the most glamorous
women including - Iman, Christina Ricci, Gillian
Taylforth and Emilia Fox.
Errol's photographic work is seen regularly in the
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beauty
press and his session work is featured internationally
and he frequently participates in shows and seminars
in Britain, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain,
Switzerland and the USA presenting his hairdressing
skills and creative techniques to a wide audience.
Errol's hairdressing talents, professional approach
and enormous personality make him the obvious choice
for television. Appearances have included GMTV,
This Morning, Good Morning, Model Behaviour, UK
Living, G-Girls, Queer Eye for a Straight Guy, Ready
Steady Cook and The Weakest Link in addition to
many more consumer programmes. |
Akin Konizi
Akin
Konizi is co-director and creative force behind
the successful hob salon group. Akin's vision has
brought hob salons to the forefront of the industry
and in 2005, Akin was awarded London Hairdresser
of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards.
This is Akin's first nomination for British Hairdresser
of the Year.
Akin's hairdressing style epitomises the hob brand
- beautiful, simple and progressive. He has the
natural ability to translate catwalk fabulous hair
into fashion-led, wearable hairstyles. Akin's show,
seminar and photographic work is in worldwide demand,
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and
his expertise is regularly called upon by the beauty
press, whether it be make-overs, shoots, predicting
trends or supplying hair advice.
As a British Hairdresser of the Year nominee, Akin's
goal is to continue to push the boundaries of hairdressing
with originality, innovation and creativity. |
Angelo Seminara
First
time British Hairdresser of the Year nominee, Angelo
Seminara is based at the Trevor Sorbie salon in
London's Covent Garden. Angelo's creative drive
and passion has captivated clients and colleagues
alike and inspired the work of hair professionals
the world over. His celebrity client list reads
like a lunchtime sitting at The Ivy, but it hasn't
gone to his head. He maintains his gentle nature
and carries with him an aura of calm - occasionally
spiked with classical Italian intensity and expansive
gestures!
Angelo is absorbed by his work; he perceives hair
as fabric and delights in creating new shapes and
textures to push the boundaries of hair still further.
He is captivated by the possibilities of hair and
is adept at bringing out every clients natural beauty.
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Richard Ward
Six
times British Hairdresser of the Year nominee, Richard
Ward is one of the UK's most innovative hairdressers.
His award winning London salon is a Mecca for celebrities
such as Liz Hurley, Trinny and Susannah, Tara Palmer-
Tompkinson, Will Young and Sophie Wessex. Richard's
hair attitude is about making women feel beautiful
- his signature look is sexy, glamorous, wearable
hair.
A regular on television he is often seen on programmes
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such
as This Morning, GMTV, LK Today, and the National
Lottery. He is currently filming the sixth series
of his trademark makeovers on the Trinny & Susannah
show What Not to Wear, where he will actually appear
as the resident on-screen hairdresser. Richard has
also enjoyed completing several new series during
2006; Chantelle's Dream Dates (C4, E4), Make Me
Perfect (21 hour-long makeover programmes shown
daily on ITV1), Extreme Makeover (UK Living) and
a 4-week run of Richard Ward's Summer Hair Tips
for LK Today (GMTV, ITV1). Plus with his regular
hair advice in the national press, he's known in
the industry as one the ultimate high-profile hairdressers.
His new 5000 sq. ft state-of-the-art Sloane Square,
Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa opened in July 2005
and has been the talk of town ever since! |
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