Clynol's weekend of excellence
Lois Aspinall, marketing manager, introduced Tamara Donaldson, brand manager-styling, to the stage who spoke about the new ranges from Clynol, these included Play With Me, a range aimed at 18-34 year olds that has an emphasis on 'fun'.
The Protege Team then took to the stage to show off their latest latest looks including baby blonde, bobbed glamour curls, a copper 'mullet' style teamed with a fringe and a chocolate brown side-sweep. The team confidently talked through their styles and impressed onlookers.
After a short break, Colin Sillery, managing director, enthusiastically entered the stage. As he is based in America, he compared the difference in attitudes between the two countries, believing that Britain should be more positive in order to move forward.
When the serious side of proceedings came to an end, the second slice of creativity got going as top hairdressers were invited to the stage individually to create stunning looks. Desmond Murray didn't disappoint, creating a gorgeous long hair updo, he used a curling iron to create ridges along the length of the hair which was backcombed and clipped up to the side.
Desmond said, "It's important that hair isn't freshly washed if you're creating a big updo and by adding hair pieces, you can add drama to the effect." Other styles created included an 80's inspired updo, incorporating a pearl necklace accessory by Charlotte Murray, gorgeous blonde Grecian curls from Luke Walton and a plaited, backcombed 'do from Sharon Peake.
The impressive catwalk demonstrations finished with a double look from Tracey Hayes and Tim Hartley - a blonde, edgy crop with feminine curls on top and a black fringe with violet accents teamed with backcombed curls to the side.
The evening had more glitz in store for delegates with a plush sit-down dinner and awards ceremony. The best salon performances from the last year were rewarded with vouchers, a trophy and a bottle of champagne.
And the winners were....
Salon Display of the Year - En Route, Wakefield
Salon Website of the Year - En Route, Wakefield
Salon Interior of the Year - Charlotte Murray, Muswell Hill
Young Talent of the Year - Xiarong Wu of Headlines Elite, Sheffield
Creative Image of the Year - Spargo Art Team of Spargo, Brentwood
Image of the Year - Melanie Tudor of En Route, Wakefield
Photographic Collection of the Year - Peter Burkill of Headlines UK, Leeds
It's hairdressing awards season and the Clynol Weekend of Excellence was a treat. A good night was had by all and celebrations continued into the early hours with a dancing and music.
