Akin konizi's may highlights
A whistlestop tour of the country with Wella Trend Vision and a long weekend doing demos and expert talks at the Clothes Show London have been the highs of another busy month in the life of the British Hairdresser of the Year 2008.
What: British Hairdressing Awards 2009 shoots
Where: Spring Studios, North London
When: 14th-15th May 2009
Why: Directed by Akin, the hob creative team carried out their 2009 British Hairdressing Awards shoots. Working with a total of 8 models, the team worked hard to perfect their collection in order to maximise their chances of winning the titles for the second consecutive year. With models chosen, styling arranged, make-up artist present, photographer secured and prep complete earlier in the month, the shoot got underway. The two-day shoot worked with striking colours and strong cutting and styling work for high impact and visually stunning results.
Akin says: "Always a very busy couple of days, this shoot has taken a lot of preparation. With good organisation essential, my team worked extremely hard to achieve their goal and create a collection which encapsulated what we wanted to communicate. We are absolutely delighted with the results of this year's campaign shoot as we have worked hard to achieve something that is really representative of our brand and what we are all about. With image selection and post production work the next step, it's fingers crossed for the judging!"
What: Trend Vision Regional Heats
Where: Four venues around the UK
When: 19th - 20th May / 26th - 27th May
Why: The next step on from the Insights tour that they did in February to launch Trend Vision, the UK Regional Heats saw the Akin and Christel Lundqvist travelling to Glasgow, Manchester, Kenilworth and finally London to present their collection and help promote Wella Professionals' Vibrant Moments campaign. Opening the show each night, Akin and Christel presented an 80s' inspired collection, working with strong cuts and bold colours, blending classic skills with contemporary techniques
Akin says: "Being invited to present on the Trend Vision tour this year was fantastic. Taking to the stage in front of the industry's finest and watching those who are coming up through the ranks is inspirational. Seeing the immense talent in the younger generation and those in the colour category was so exciting , while it was a real honour to travel around the UK on behalf of Wella Professionals and present a collection which epitomises the hob salons brand."
What: Clothes Show London
Where: ExCel London
When: 29th-31st May 2009
Why: Running over the last weekend of May, the hob salons team of Akin, and UK Ambassador for Sebastian, Sean Dawson, were invited to re-style clients' hair on the 'Stop & Chop' stand at the Clothes Show London. Akin and Christel also hosted live Q&As in the Expert Studio and even managed to squeeze cut and colour demonstrations on the main Style Stage into a busy weekend. .
Akin says: "Being invited to be involved with the launch of the Clothes Show Live London, as an expert, was a great opportunity. Although a busy day with a manic schedule, it was nice to work with the audience and actually interact with them as opposed to purely presenting on stage. Re-styling visitors' hair on the Your Hair Magazine's Stop & Chop stage was the definite highlight. The feedback has been very positive already, with visitors calling to book appointments in the salon and compliments about the re-styles created."
