At the Western Regional Final their live hairdressing skills were put under the spotlight by a panel of top hairdresser judges including Harriet White, Alan Edwards, Jonny Engstrom, Andrew Mulvenna, Sally Brooks and Carolyn Newman. “Competitors are encapsulating the concept of ‘total look’ and the colour work is particularly beautiful,” commented Sally Brooks, judge at the Western Regional Final.

BLEW ROOM – Cardiff Jackie Walker and Kathryn Pepper from the Blew Room in Cardiff are through to the Grand Final of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2007. Jackie and Kathryn explain the thinking behind their striking image: “We wanted to create a short style that was ultra-wearable. The impact of the white blonde really brings out the beauty of the hair cut while the understated tunic dress balances the drama of the overall look.” “It’s brilliant to see your work being appreciated by such a high calibre of hairdresser,” beamed a delighted Jackie. “The whole salon has been involved in the creative process and it’s so good for the team to see the talent that is out

there. We have all come back to the salon feeling refreshed and excited about the next step in our journey.”

CRAIG CHAPMAN HAIR DESIGN - Launceston Lisa Blatchford and Hannah Martin from the Craig Chapman Hair Design in Launceston are through to the Grand Final of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2007. Lisa and Hannah explain the thinking behind their striking image: “This is a very fresh, young look with a hint of geek chic about it, inspired by Ugly Betty. It’s a great for tomboy’s who have an air of youthful femininity about them, reflected by the glossy long hair and a quirky flash of lightness around the front.” “We were absolutely gobsmacked – there was so much amazing work on the competition floor,” said salon owner Craig Chapman. “I felt that we were in the running but we

were the last salon to be called out and our nerves were off the scale. It’s such a wonderful feeling to be one of the team’s that are cheering and celebrating success.”

STUART HOLMES SALON – Cheltenham Fi Conibere and Aimie Green from the Stuart Holmes Salon in Cheltenham are through to the Grand Final of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2007. Fi and Aimie explain the thinking behind their striking image: “Extensive research and great team work has resulted in an androgynous, high in style look. The strength of strong lines for the shape combined with a halo of dark reds absorbed by even darker browns encapsulates an edgy, ‘full of sexiness’ end result.” “It feels incredible to see your salon’s work on the catwalk next to such a high calibre of Regional Finalist’s,” beamed ecstatic salon owner Stuart Holmes. “The team spirit

throughout this whole process has been amazing and we’re all behind Fi and Aimie as they go on to compete at the Grand Final.”

AKA – Bristol Richard Cussen and Alex Cantle from AKA in Bristol are through to the Grand Final of the Men’s Image Award of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2007. Richard and Alex explain the thinking behind their striking image: “Our look is all about rock star hair, inspired by the likes of Brandon Flowers from The Killers. There is also a strong influence from icons from the 1950’s which we’ve given a modern twist to create an ultra-wearable, high fashion look.” “The L’Oréal Colour Trophy is the only hairdressing competition we aspire to win,” said salon owner Richard

Cussen. “It is always such a team effort when we enter which mean’s so much more as everyone feels inspired to create. It gives us all a real buzz which is great for the salon and even better for clients!”

ASHLEY PAUL HAIRDRESSING – Gloucester Joy Maith, at the age of just twenty-one is an ambitious young hairdresser from Ashley Paul Hairdressing in Gloucester and is through to the Grand Final of the Young Colourist Award of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy. Here Joy explains the thinking behind her striking image: “I wanted to create something commercial that was easy to wear and that would appeal to a wide range of my clientele then I added a touch of sophistication for extra wow-factor.” “I couldn’t believe it,” she exclaimed. “The whole salon was jumping around and cheering and the following day I had

lots of clients ringing up to find out how I’d done. Competition work is so exciting and I can’t wait to go on to the Live Final in May.”