I N D U S T R Y NEWS DENMAN ANNOUNCES PAUL STAFFORD AS GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR British company Denman has announced the appointment of British Hairdressing Hall of Fame member Paul Stafford as Global Creative Director. The move brings Paul, who has been using Denman for more than 30 years, into the heart of the long-established, family led company. Paul will lead its creative contribution to the industry, supporting Denman’s education efforts including mentorship of 2017 Denman’s Stage Star competition winner, Sam Carpenter. As Global Creative Director, Paul will
also lead the soon-to-be-launched global ambassador programme, The Denman Global Collective, which features established and emerging stylists from across the globe. Paul’s appointment coincides with Denman’s 80th anniversary and in March Paul will travel to the US to represent Denman as an educator at the IBS Show in New York City, delivering his inaugural IBS seminar on The Craft of Precision Cutting. Paul will then represent Denman at Cosmoprof Bologna for the formal launch of the Denman Global Collective. On his return, he will create and shoot a new Denman collection with long-time collaborator Lee Mitchell. “I treasure the support Denman has given me over the years so am delighted to officially represent the company at an international level,” said Paul.
COLOUR TROPHY COLLABORATION Sarah Black, Colour Expert at Linton & Mac, and national winner of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award 2017, will be guest spotting at KyCut Wilson’s collaborative space ‘The Social London’, throughout 2018. The award-winning stylist will be travelling from Aberdeen to London for two days a month to offer her colour skills and expertise to fashion-forward Londoners. The collaboration was conceptualised at the L’Oréal Colour Trophy winners’ shoot in Paris, where Sarah and Ky worked together to recreate their winning looks, shot by photographer Jack Eames. The duo hit it off and began discussing ways that they could join forces, showcasing that brands can connect to the benefit of both. Sarah will begin offering her services at The Social London from 1-2 March 2018, with new dates added throughout the year.
REBECCA JUDIC JOINS HIGH DEFINITION
of England over her 11 years of service at the professional hair care brand. Her drive and passion for the salon environment Experienced sales professional, Rebecca was rewarded in 2011 when she moved Judic, has joined beauty brand High into a new business acquisition role, it Definition as National Trade Sales was during this time she secured some Manager. of the company’s most prestigious key Rebecca brings to the brand a great deal accounts and guest artists. Rebecca’s ultimate role was Key Account Executive of experience from the salon commerce, Manager for the North West, where she starting her career in beauty as a Territory maintained many of the relationships she’d Sales Manager for luxury hair care brand Wella. Rebecca quickly became a dedicated engendered throughout the years, all the while supporting her existing clients for member of the team, progressing her career within various locations in the North guaranteed success.
ISSIE CHURCHER JOINS ALTER EGO Alter Ego Italy has announced the appointment of award-winning colourist Issie Churcher as its UK Colour Ambassador. The former British Colour Technician of the Year has carved out a name for herself as one of the most sought-after colour specialists in the UK, using her skills as a session colourist, educator and salon technician. Beginning her career in her home city of Glasgow, Issie has gone on a colour journey, starting out as a technician for Sassoon, jetting around the world presenting shows and seminars as part of the Sassoon creative team. It was Issie’s
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love of education that brought her to the renowned HOB Salons and Academy, where she led the colour department as creative colour director. Issie is now working as colour director at the award-winning Brooks and Brooks salon in London. Regularly in demand for shows, shoots and events on an international level, her fashion-forward approach to colour and undeniable technical skill has quickly established her in this competitive industry. Commenting on her new role with Alter Ego Italy, Issie said: “I can’t wait to start representing Alter Ego Italy in the UK. Colour is my passion and the Alter Ego Italy products give me incredible freedom to express my creativity, as well as deliver on-trend colour looks for clients.”
NOVALASH APPOINTS AMBASSADOR TEAM NovaLash has announced its 2018 team of Brand Ambassadors with three of them being based in Scotland: Zoe Kinnear, Andrea McQuade, and Evonne McMillan. These lash artists as well as Sarah-Anne Barham (Felixstone), make up the new UK team of Brand Ambassadors. Commenting on being part of the NovaLash team, Andrea McQuade said: “I have been working with Novalash products for 7 years and am so proud to represent a brand I love. Without NovaLash my lash extension services would not be such a huge success. The fact that the adhesive is oil proof and waterproof is a big selling point for me, and my clients love this about their lashes.” NovaLash Brand Ambassadors work as an elite team and the face of the company. They are heavily respected in the eyelash industry - their elite skills, dynamic personality and strong work ethic are what separate them from the crowd. The new ambassadors will be on hand to support the brand’s growth through their online presence, trade shows as well as being available as industry experts for interviews and quotes.