The 16 semi-finalists for the F.A.M.E. Team 2022 have been officially announced, who will now be invited to take part in an event on 23 August with a prestigious panel of judges. The F.A.M.E. Team (Fellowship Academy for Merit and Excellence) was formed to give young hairdressers an opportunity to perfect their skills and work with industry heavyweights for a year. From these recently announced 16, which are listed in full below, eight will go through to the finals in October, with the final four being announced at the Fellowship’s Awards Event in December. The current F.A.M.E. Team – Brandon Messinger, Brooke Evans, Casey Coleman and Jose Domene – are led by project leaders Gary Hooker and Michael Young. Despite a tumultuous and unpredictable year within the industry, the team have been running events throughout, including a mentoring session with four-times British Hairdresser of the Year Akin Konizi, a photo shoot and plans to appear live on stage at Salon International.The F.A.M.E. Team 2022 semi-finalists are:Grace Watson, Farah Naz HairdressingEdward Moss, Headmasters Portland StreetAnna Voumvounidou, Rock n Rose HairdressingLizzie Williams, Gatsby & MillerJessica Hau, Rush Wimbledon VillageLydia Wolfe, Jack and the WolfeTia Gentles, Tony Wood HairdressingDimitar Balev, TONI&GUYJack Anthony, Sutherland & BarnettLydia Stiles, TONI&GUYKasey Garrett, Goldsworthy’sKelly Tate, Tate HairRohan Thomas, Cheveaux Par IIAlex Cook, Wispers Hair & NailsDylan McConnachie, Salon 64Darrel Starkey, Taylor’s Hair Studio
In case you missed it: F.A.M.E Team project leaders Gary Hooker and Michael Young have been recently announced as international ambassadors for Matakki Scissors.