As twice winner of BHBA Business Director of the Year and Brand Advocate for Revlon Professional, Phil Smith’s career has been studded with success. He grew a global chain of Toni&Guy salon franchises in the 90s and went on to launch his own independent salon, Smith England in his hometown of Salisbury, which sees the Smith family collaborate under one roof. The salon has won multiple awards, including Hair Magazine Regional Salon of the Year 2024 & 2025, BHBA Salon Team of the Year 2025 and Fellowship Individual Salon of the Year 2022. As a product expert, Phil has masterminded multiple highly successful mass market haircare product ranges, plus a range of electricals and accessories. With a celebrity client list that includes rock star royalty and primetime TV stars, Phil has been nominated eight times for British Hairdresser of the Year and has scooped multiple awards throughout his career for both his hairdressing skills and his business acumen.