2014 international visionary award finalists announced

The Alternative Hair Show has announced the finalists for the 2014 International Visionary Award, sponsored by TIGI. Dreamt up by Alternative Hair president, Anthony Mascolo, the International Visionary Award was created to identify new talent in the hairdressing industry, giving stylists the chance to showcase their artistry on stage as part of the annual Alternative Hair Show. Originally a small UK-based competition, the International Visionary Award has grown into a worldwide success story, with shows in Russia, Italy and Ireland. Entries are received from all over the world, resulting in fierce competition and some truly inspiring hairdressing. This year, the competition expands to feature two categories; commercial cut and colour and avant-garde. The finalists who will present at the award’s finale are: Ah Kim Anthony Tan, Australia Anteo Geminiani, Italy Alexander Kiryliuk, Belarus Ashleigh Hodges, UK Christoph Skoff, Austria Dean Bradwell, UK Edel Jones, Ireland Emmanuel Esteban, UK Gino Fung, Taiwan Hattie Stokes, UK Hu Fong-Wei, Taiwan Joe Raad, Lebanon Kilian Garrigos, Spain Kurtis Blissett, Wales Kobi Bokshish, Australia Lenka Hajsove, Czech Republic Matthew Whiting, UK Mirko Battipaglia, Italy Nadia Semanic, Australia Nuru Perkins, UK Orifici Tindaro, Germany Paweł Babicz, Poland Puck Essers, Netherlands Richi Grisillo, Australia Ramona Malaguti, Italy Roberto Marcon, Italy Roberto Baiocchi, Italy Rossa Danagher, Ireland Tony Ricci, Canada Valeria Barba, Italy Zfofia Eszteri, Hungary Anthony says: "Adding the commercial cut and colour section to the Visionary Awards has taken the competition to a new level. We have seen some beautiful colours and great techniques. In the avant-garde section Pat and I were thrilled to see the detailed work and skill of many of the entries. Seeing the live final will be very exciting." The 32nd Alternative Hair show, Equilibrium, will take place on Sunday 12 October at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets are available via www.alternativehair.org