The Fellowship for British Hairdressing are delighted to announce that applications for The F.A.M.E. Team 2027 are now open!
The F.A.M.E. Team is an annual initiative created to nurture, encourage, and promote an elite group of young, up-and-coming talented hairdressers in all aspects of the industry. Offering unique exposure and a possible platform for future stardom, the F.A.M.E. Team is the UK hairdressing industry’s launch platform for young creative stylists.
Each year the F.A.M.E. Team adventure begins with the announcement of the new Team at the Fellowship Luncheon and Awards in December. The year ahead includes unique opportunities to work alongside some of hairdressing’s greatest talents at photographic shoots, fashion shows, masterclasses and events, all while being managed and mentored by an industry icon. As well as an enormous learning experience, the team get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to polish their skills and are given a unique platform to shine.
Being part of the F.A.M.E Team is an experience that is instrumental in shaping careers and will help and provide opportunities that are life-changing, thought-provoking, and educational all at the same time. F.A.M.E. Team Mentors are revered and respected in the industry and willingly share their knowledge and skills from mentor days to presentation skills and photographic shoots, whilst encouraging the team look at what they are doing, and where you want to take your career through fresh eyes.
Christel Barron–Hough, F.A.M.E. Team Leader 2025–2026 said: “British hairdressing has nurtured and grown some of the most renowned hairdressers in our industry. The F.A.M.E. Team platform offers a very unique approach for passionate and dedicated hairdressers to connect, collaborate and learn from the best of British hairdressing. The most crucial part of the program is that the team gets an opportunity to form relationships that can elevate their hairdressing career in the long term future.”
Bekki Delehedy, 2025 F.A.M.E. Team Member said: “My F.A.M.E. Team journey was unbelievable. So many amazing days with people I could have only dreamed of spending time with. It’s the best insight to the industry that you will ever have.”
How to Apply for The F.A.M.E Team 2027
The application for the F.A.M.E Team 2027 is easy. Simply provide:
- A maximum of six jpeg images of your work.
- Share up to three videos (optional): sharing involvement, interest, or experience in the creative world of hair, any projects you have worked on, your hair work.
- A three minute MP4 or MOV video sharing who you are, your passions, dreams, and style.
Key Dates to Remember
Applications close: 29 June 2026
Semi-Finals: 8 September 2026
Finals: 5 October 2026
Team Announced: 7 December 2026
Read next: Meet The F.A.M.E. Team 2026!
