Angelo seminara's favourite products

HJ's 2010 British Hairdresser of the Year, Angelo Seminara, is known for his beautiful hairstyle creations and an eye for the unusual - but which products can't he live without? Here, Angelo tells us which products he loves and why...

Mason Pearson hairbrushes

Angelo says: "The king of brushes, Mason Pearson brushes are easy to handle and glide through the hair without damage or pull. Perfect for creating chic pulled-back styles, they enable you to make hair sleek and silky and are also great for creating soft rippling waves."

Price: From £19.25

Call Mason Pearson on 020 7491 2613

Davines Oil Non Oil

Angelo says: "I love this product as it creates wonderful texture, grip and hold, and visually creates a beautiful finish to the hair that doesn't make it too heavy with product."

Price: £12.26

Call Davines on 020 7301 5449

 

Salon Services Vecro Rollers

Angelo says: "These rollers stick to the hair and are very easy to use. A set is the base of many hairstyles and they can be used to create volume, curl and undulating waves. Every kitbag should have a full set in different sizes."

Price: £2.29+VAT for a pack of 12

Call Salon Services on 0845 601 4861

GE Betterton Joewell Classic Pro Offset Scissors

Angelo says: "These are great scissors that are razor sharp with pointed ends and perfect balance. They feel weightless, like having nothing in your hand. They are not too expensive, so if you drop them its not the end of the world."

Price: £200

Call GE Betterton on 020 8789 1031/2551

Davines Sea Salt Primer

Angelo says: "This products makes fine hair thicker and easy to handle and mould. It's also great for stopping hair from slipping."

Price: £13.28

Call Davines on 020 7301 5449

Facepro (above)

Angelo says: "This amazing product protects clients during services. It is comfortable, see-through and is also great when applying colour. You can be assured that hair will not fall into the client's eyes and their make-up won't be damaged in any way."

Price: from €10.60

Go to www.facepro.cc, or email [email protected]

L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin

Angelo says: "The nozzle sprays a fine mist so hair isn't weighed down, it won't look wet nor will it change the shape of the hair - it just gives fantastic hold. It also comes in different variants including one with a shimmer finish."

Price: from £3.56