Charity meets creativity at alternative hair show 2014

The Alternative Hair Show 2014 saw some of the world's leading hairdressers present breathtaking shows at the Royal Albert Hall - and raise £214,000 for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. Founded by Tony Rizzo, The Alternative Hair Show has so far raised more than £9million for the charity - and seen some of the most inspiring names in hairdressing donate their time and boundless creativity present in the process. [hji-gallery-legacy] Teams from leading names including TIGI, Paul Mitchell, TONI & GUY and Sassoon each took their turn to present a show, based on the night's theme of Equilibrium. Presents were as jaw-dropping as ever, with striking cuts, colours and styling showcased alongside spectacular theatrics. This year, presentations boasted giant glow-in-the-dark masks complete with intricate hair styling, groovy grey-haired goddesses that proved great hair works at every age and selfie-snapping models. The night also saw the presentation of the International Visionary Awards, with 32 entrants each presenting a model on stage. First place in Cut and Colour went to Rossa Danagher from Ireland, with Anteo Geminiani from Italy named runner-up. First place for Avant Garde went to Pawel Babicz from Poland, with Richi Grisillo from Australia named runner-up. The AIPP Awards, recognising some of the world's most respected photographic hair work, were also handed out - see all the winners here. Also picking up a prize on the night was iconic Sassoon colourist, Annie Humphreys. She picked up the Legend award and said, "This is very unexpected. I came here tonight for my late friend Renato Brunas and I'd like to dedicate this to him." See images from all of the shows on the night below! Sassoon – Sound and Vision Classic geometric shapes with transient visuals created an urban, visually strong presentation. Stevo – Cut & Colour Couture Pastel tones contrasted strong, structural shapes to create a conceptual fashion element to the show, mixing high fashion elements and technical cutting. Class – Good Bad Now Inspired by three goddesses who had the power to control and weave the fate of others. A meeting point between positive and negative. Hair included a variety of classic shapes and underground colour palatte. Anne Veck – Mystery And Wonder Expanding and contracting shapes contrast with metallic gold and intense black to show strength and form. Toni & Guy – Couture A captivating and original display of intricate avant-garde styling, with couture hair at its most intricate and detailed. Mahogany – Reveal Dazzling in every way, this power-presentation showcased short bobs with pastel and cherry tones retaining classic looks and versatile styling. Petra Mechurova – Animal Empire The animal empire, seen through original avant-garde hairstyles, was an evocative show contrasting the similarity of the appearance of animals to the humans. Kohsuke Visual Network – Pharaoh Inspired by the neauty of Ancient Egyptian Culture, while looking to hair trends of the near future, expressed through a dynamic balanced feeling. Gogen – Nodi (Knots) Equilibrium was born from a mathematical study of the forms, including hypothesis,  vertexes and distorting the corners and sides of the form. Strong shapes dominated, using geometric techniques with distinct colour placement. Ferhringer – X-Aequo The transparency of imbalance rebalanced through 3D effects. Hair was created on masked heads following an energetic display. Paul Mitchell by Robert & Angus The critical balance between hair, art and fashion complemented this seamless choreographed display. Saco – Look-A Nordic toned and jet black hues dazzled in this presentation. Bundy Bundy – Tableau Vivant / Living Image While towering avant-garde shapes are presented a single model dominates the stage creating live hair styling herself, challenging the equilibrium of styling. E Salon – Dream Time Taking a step into fantasy and dreams, the presentation included both strong colour and avant-garde work, reaching out to ying and yang of colour palatte. Klaus Peter Ochs – Selfies Pop culture focus on current trend of beauty by selfie, exhibitionist whilst engaging, strong colour and shape were always evident. Dmitry Vinokurov – Untamed Geometry Disconnected geometric styling created for this avant garde presentation, complete with floor length hair. Laszlo Hajas – The Fashion is Everybody’s Embracing generations and modern culture, this presentation of all-ages models brought together confidence in hair style and love of fashion. Gerry Santoro – Armonia (Harmony) Harmony between the opposites; darkness and light, good and bad, male and female. Subtle colour infused hair with precision cutting. TIGI International Creative Team Inspired by colour, music and modern culture, the presentation looked at the balance between hair and fashion. Sanrizz – Punk Baroque The clash of two cultures, the street rebellious punk era coupled with the baroque period. Over decorative, over ornamented in both fashion and hair, creating an equilibrium if you like, as they meet. Pictures: Alex Barron-Hough