My salon international - errol douglas
He has been a FAME team member, Fame Team Co-ordinator, and nominated twelve times for British Hairdresser of the Year. Errol was awarded an MBE in 2008 for services to hairdressing - an exciting acknowledgement of his work educating and nurturing new talent within the industry.
His Knightsbridge salon also celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2008. Errol is also an Ambassador for Matrix, and for the Hairdressers Against AIDS organisation.
What's your favourite Salon International memory?When we did a big show in the theatre - I've sat through loads of shows and thought how brilliant they were, but to actually have a packed show of your own where people are paying to come and see you is just great, I loved it.
What do you get out of your Salon International visit?
I'm always working really, but my team likes to come and see how other leading names are working and what the upcoming fashion focus and trends are. What will you be doing at this year's exhibition?
I'll be part of the Fellowship stage - one of my favourite parts of Salon is seeing what goes on here.
Who or what inspires you most at the exhibition?
Seeing the different technologies coming up - be it colour, products or electricals, and I love to see the different energy levels on the stages.
Plan which areas you're going to visit first and take lots of water to drink! A good digital camera will mean you can refer back to inspirational things after the show. Be prepared to walk for miles!
What's in your Salon International Survival Kit?
I have to pack a small salon into my kitbag because I stay in a hotel, so everything from scissors to products - it's like a mini Motcomb Street in a bag. And I stock up on Red Bull.
What's your Salon International soundtrack?
Lemar, and any Ministry of Sound track to get me energised...
Sum up Salon International in three words.
Fulfilling, educational, eye-opening
