Errol douglas awarded mbe for services to hairdressing

Errol Douglas, from Errol Douglas salon in London's Knightsbridge, received an MBE in February 2008. On the day, he said: "It feels a bit like a wedding day! You get dressed up in a morning suit, circle around in the car because you’re early for the ceremony and then afterwards you have a big celebration and everyone wants to take your picture!" Why do you think you received the award? I think it was for my commitment to education, charity work and endless shows abroad. What did you do to get it? I was never aware it was on the table - it was the furthest thing from my mind. To be honest I'll probably never know exactly why I got it or even who put me forward for it. How did it feel when you found out? I was in shock for about three or four days. It took a long time for it to sink in. When the letter arrived with the Queen's emblem I thought I was in trouble with the Revenue! Is it important that hairdressers get recognised? Of course. For me to receive this is an incredible boost to the industry. It's not an award for Errol Douglas, it's an award for the industry and something that's great for all of us. Hairdressers are an integral part of the community and should be recognised as such. Who would you like to see get an award? Anthony Mascolo, for his undying love and energy for this industry.