Rainbow Room International has continued its quest to style the tresses of rock royalty for the fifth consecutive year at T in the Park 2010. Based in the VIP area of the Main Artist’s Green Room, the Rainbow Room International Artistic Team saw multiple music stars, media personalities and management teams seeking festival fit hair- Florence Welch, Ellie Goulding, Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons and Pete Docherty all included. John Parker, director of Rainbow Room International West End, said: “The team had yet another amazing experience at T.  We were busier than ever, with bands from previous years remembering us and coming to chat.”

L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winners, Abacus from Bewdley

The L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Grand Final was officially the hottest date in the hair calendar. Literally, as temperatures peaked to 30° outside, inside the agenda was sizzling. A nightlong slot from DJ Nikki Beatnik, compering from the irrefutably gorgeous George Lamb, a guest appearance from songstress Misty Miller, strutting Britain’s Next Top Model finalists coiffed by hair maestro Daniel Galvin, shows from Toni&Guy and Brooks+Brooks, and of course some worthy winners -all of this packed into a three and half short hours, over dinner and champagne. Oh yes, the L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Grand Final was more action-packed and fashion-fueled then ever before. Returning to The Grosvenor House Hotel, 2010’s Grand Final  was an altogether new experience– more intimate for starters, having downsized to exclusive numbers from the billowing halls of last year’s Earls Court. From the get go, Toni&Guy’s ‘Catwalk Inspired’ lived up to L’Oréal Professionnel’s ‘Hair Inspired by Fashion’ agenda, with collections from William Tempest and Giles and a host of off-the wall avant-garde looks.

Toni&Guy "Catwalk Inspired' show

Brooks+Brooks ‘Metamorphosis’

Brooks+Brooks ‘Metamorphosis’

Brooks+Brooks’ ‘Metamorphosis’ show, delivered impeccable styling and textures, with sequences inspired by classic couture and more zany Alice in Wonderland looks. As for trophy takers, claiming the ultimate titles on the night were L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winners, Abacus in Bewdley; Men’s Image Award winners, Toni&Guy, Guildford; Young Colourist Award winner, Ayesha Caton of Mack, Chelmsford; and Mizani Afro Catwalk award winner, Elements in Teddington. Indeed, it was an unforgettably haute experience, followed by a marathon after-party.

Men's Image Award winners, Toni&Guy, Guildford

Brown Sugar opening show (left) and Hession Hairdressing finale show (right)

The L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy circuit is hotting up, and Ireland was first off the starting block with a Grand Final in May. Showcasing brave, new and supremely rampant talent, 2010 will be a year that tops all others. For starters, the imitable House of Colour claimed three out of four titles – The L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy, the Men’s Image Award and Next Generation Colourist Award. The seven strong salon group are hot talent, and even went on to scoop two runner-up awards. Also, victorious on the night, was Zeba Hairdressing, claming the Irish Tatler Style Award, in association with glossy fashion read, Irish Tatler.  Before we even proceed, the D.O.B’s of all winners are worth a mention. Remarkably all award recipients, were twenty-nothings to twenty-somethings – a giddy figure, that only begins to tell the tale of the burgeoning talent out there. Need we mention too, the stage show performances from Brown Sugar and Hession Hairdressing? No sooner do we utter the words, and we’re breathless at the beauty. Fantastique!

L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winners Carla McQuillan and Nadine Quinn

L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winners, House of Colour, Wellington Quay

Men's Image Award winners, House of Colour, Wellington Quay

After seeing more than 600 competitors across the nation, the judges have spoken; 20 stylists will now fight for the Young Talent Award, while 16 colourists compete for the Color Award later this year at the Wella Professionals Trend Vision UK Final. But what a journey – having stopped in at Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham, the regional finals finished in London for the Southern heat. Competitors picked their favourite from the four trends for 2010 – Techno Nature, Midnight Stage, Nomad Couture and Natures Goddess – and went wild! The opening burlesque-themed Shimmering Reds show illustrated the talents of Zullo & Holland’s Angelo Vallillo and HOB Salons’ Lyndsay Grossman, last year’s UK Trend Vision Award winners, while Faye Turner and Sharz Din from Sassoon presented its stunning collection, Stage. Paul Adamczuk and Ashley Kerr from Edinburgh’s Cheynes Hairdressing shared their interpretations of the four Trend Vision 10 trends, too – we were loving the haute couture looks! Now it’s all on to the The Roundhouse in Camden this September for the UK final – and we can’t wait!

Wella show off their Shimmering Reds

Cheynes Hairdressing take to the stage to interpret the trends

Sassoon presents its collection, Stage

Marmalade locks in Manchester

London’s cool Café de Paris and Manchester’s elegant Monastery hosted the Aveda Colour Roadshow, where 600 hairdressers gathered to be wowed, once again, by the brand and it’s guest artists’ passion for creativity. First up were presentations and models parading the stage with examples of Aveda’s S/S10 collection, inspired by a thoroughly 80s vibe, as seen in the Bananarama homage Rama – picture marmalade backslashed layers and the scruffy blonde bob Toyah.

The experts get to work

Special guest artists were on hand to show their talents and techniques including Sonia Byrne from Redchat and Robert Eaton from Russell Eaton, who warmed up the crowd for an explosion of kooky colour by a talented mix of Aveda specialists from European education colour specialist Jo McKay, to UK Academy technical director, Ian Michael Black. And the guys from Aveda will return for an Autumn extravaganza, so keep your diaries close…

Aveda go colour crazy in the final showdown

Zoe Irwin talks trends

Zoë Irwin sent hearts racing on the opening day of Salon Smart 2010, in association with Goldwell. Hosted at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, 200 guests were treated to a spectacularly intimate day and night with the leading lady, before Monday’s line-up of heavyweight business speakers. For ninety captivating minutes, Zoë opened Salon Smart with a candid presentation titled ‘From Pimlico to Paris’ in which she revealed everything from her trade secrets to her regrets and triumphs! “At one point, I saved and saved and went on absolutely every single course I could go on. Soon they took notice and very quickly I became the girl on stage,” said Zoë, who quickly progressed to the backstage, the creative director, the brand ambassador, the international session stylist, the girl quoted in glossies and the girl with her own Estée Lauder lippy…need we go on!

The finished article

Ever the purveyor of achingly beautiful styles, Zoë rocked four key looks inspired by Alexander Wang, Mulberry, Versace and Charles Anastase S/S 10 shows, ably assisted by rising stars Chris Appleton, Skyler McDonald, Zlata Jasenc, Sabrina Ticot and Ross Kristian, with the results confirming that Zoë Irwin is absolutely invaluable to anyone who has ever held a hairbrush.

New President, Terry Calvert raises a glass to his predecessor, Steven Goldsworthy

In a tribute to all things Vegas, the Fellowship for British Hairdressing President’s Night was as razzle-dazzle as the diamante sparkles on Elvis’ suit. Transforming the Grade II Gibson Hall into a casino for one night only, bubbly and bling was de rigueur for the 265 guests who had not only assembled to celebrate Steven Goldsworthy’s two years at the helm of the Fellowship, but to witness the accession of Terry Calvert to the prestigious President’s position. Kicking off proceedings with a so-long speech in retrospect of his time at the top, Steven spent time thanking his colleagues and comrades before handing over the baton to the evening’s entertainment. (Faux) Frank Sinatra and Elvis performed all the old classics, while Steven’s daughter, Sophie Rose, won over the audience with her rendition of ‘Feeling Good’ by soul diva, Nina Simone. Then it was up to magical mistress, Fay Presto to perform an almighty act of illusion, whisking away Steven and conjuring up Terry in seconds. The perfect finale to a feel-good affair, after Terry had expressed his excitement to be taking over as President, the Fellowship casino was declared officially open where games of Roulette and Blackjack gambling kept the crowds captured until the early hours.

Elvis serenades the audience

Steven's daughter, Sophie Rose with singer, David Jelly

Guests go gambling

A celebration of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s award winners tempted us down to the Wella World Studio in central London for its latest Power Night. Clipso’s Terry Calvert, sworn in as President that same day, introduced the hosts on stage to interview the stars of the evening. Robert Masciave, owner of Metropolis and winner of Salon of the Year award discussed how his business is overcoming economic challenges; HOB Salons’ Sean Dawson inspired onlookers with iconic images of Grace Kelly and Jessica Rabbit to explain his inspiration behind the Fashion Focus Image of the Year; and founder of seanhanna, the nine-strong Salon Group of the Year, Sean Hanna explained the importance of having solid systems in place. Closing the evening were members of the FAME Team 2010 – Ben Moth, Kim Rance and Ross Taylor – who revealed their best moments, from dining with the great Robert Lobetta to tackling their first photo shoot with the renowned Errol Douglas. We left feeling properly powered up!

Edward Hemmings grills Robert Masciave

Sean Dawson explains his inspirations

Ben Moth, Kim Rance and Ross Taylor from FAME Team 2010

Raising a glass to a year of achievement, evolution and excitement, the seanhanna Salon Group went wild at its Annual Awards ceremony, held at the ultra-cool Clapham Grand.

Sean Hanna shares his journey

Taking audience members with him on his journey to stardom, Sean proudly presented his road to success, from snaps of his first salon in Worcester Park to the latest launch and flagship salon in Putney, before finishing with his vision for the future.

seanhanna goes Avant Garde

With everyone’s aspirations addressed, it was time to move on to the stage show, led by Skyler McDonald and Yesmin O’Brian. Avant Garde and Street Looks rocked the runway, culminating in Sean presenting the new seanhanna signature look for 2010. Then, as the drinks flowed and the excitement rose, it was on to the hotly anticipated Awards Ceremony. Recognising loyal staff and creativity among the troops, the Outstanding Achievement Award went to Tracey Glynn, Stylist of the Year to Sage Pradella, Canary Wharf, Colour Technician of the Year to Jemma Pomeroy, Wimbledon, while the Salon of the Year accolade was awarded to Cambridge. Bravo!

Stylist of the Year, Sage Pradella (second from right) receives her award

The Cambridge crew, aka the Salon of the Year team!

The Tracey Devine show gets the party started

It was a glitz, glam and glorious evening as stylists, VIPs and press celebrated the Clynol Business and Creative Awards at the stunning Landmark Hotel in central London. Sharon Peake, Tracey Devine, and Lisa Shepherd started the evening off with strut-your-stuff colour and styles that rocked the runway (including an appearance from Cheryl Cole’s ‘Fight for this love’ X-Factor dancers).

Guests were left bubbling with excitement over a delicious three-course meal before the gorgeous Claudia Winkleman introduced the finalists. Press were invited on stage to reveal the winners who then went on to celebrate a year of hard work, success and top accolades in true Clynol style!

And the winners are…

Salon Trainee of the Year – Simon Gammon, The Gallery
Salon Interior – Thomas & Miles
Salon Website – VIP Hair
Business Smart Award – Melenie Tudor, En Route
Colour Hot Shot of the Year – Nicole Baxton, Angels
Young Creative Talent of the Year – Sophie Charalambous, Charlotte Murray
Image of the Year – Janer Stewart, Angels
Photographic Collection of the Year – Janer Stewart, Angels

We adored… Lisa Shepherd’s creation of a haphazard, knee-length plait on one of the models

We nibbled on… delicious butternut-cheese tart for starters and a decadent Baked Alaska for dessert

We were blown away by… Janer Stewart’s winning photographic collection