Hairdressing icons: trevor sorbie

Trevor Sorbie was born in Scotland and started his hairdressing career as his father's apprentice after dropping out of school at 15. In 1972, he got a job as a stylist with Vidal Sassoon and was quickly promoted to artistic director as he helped pioneer the new geometric look sported by Mary Quant. 

In 1979, Trevor opened his own salon in Covent Garden (he now has others in Brighton, Manchester and Hampstead), and in 1986 he launched his own range of products. Trevor has won the coveted title of HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year an unrivalled four times, and has invented famous styles such as the Wedge and the Scrunch.

Trevor is also well-known for his charity work. After helping a family member with their hair during cancer treatment, he launched the My New Hair charity in 2006 offering advice and wig customisations to clients suffering medical hair loss. 

This project has been a great success, seeing Trevor invited to 10 Downing Street. In 2004, he was awarded an MBE for his dedication and services to hairdressing.