Schwarzkopf professional colour technician of the year 2011 - christel lundqvist

Christel Lundqvist's stunningly colour collection saw her named Schwarzkopf Professionals Colour Technician of the Year  for the third time in 2011.

We asked Christel to share some of her secrets of putting together an award winning collection.

Why did you decide to enter the British Hairdressing Awards?

I was encouraged to enter the awards by HOB Salons as obviously it's very prestigious to win.

When did you start thinking about your collection?

To put a collection together takes me up to a year. I spend a long time researching future trends and putting my concepts together.

How did you find a photographer, stylist and makeup artist?

It's important to use a team of people with whom you work well, who give you confidence and who you know will translate and deliver your concept. For my last shoot I used people with whom I'd worked before and therefore knew I would get great results.

Tell us a little about your models. What do you look for in a hair model? How did you source them and how much did they cost?

I went through a really tight casting process. For my shoot I used both professional models and street models. The street models were great as I could give them more creative and unique looks.

How long did it take from the start of the process to sending off a collection you were happy with?

Usually it takes me from six to eight months. For my last collection from beginning to end, the process was six months.

What three tips would you give to people considering entering the British Haidressing Awards?

• Think about the the concept and spend plenty of time researching it.
• Find models that are absolutely right for your concept.
• Don't compromise your standards!