The facts about the f.a.m.e team
What is the F.A.M.E team?
F.A.M.E is an acronym for The Fellowship Academy of Merit and Excellence. It was set up to promote a new generation of bright young hairdressers, nominated by Fellowship for British Hairdressing members. Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process before a final few are chosen to join the team.
Who runs it?
The Fellowship Chancellory is in charge of the rules and regulations, and the Fellowship Council appoints a F.A.M.E team manager and artistic director at two-year intervals. The current artistic director is Johnny Engstrom of Guy Kremer salon, Winchester, and team manager is hairdresser Dawn Bryant.
What does it offer to people taking part?
A busy and fulfilling year is organised for the F.A.M.E team, involving photographic shoots, media publicity, fashion shows, hairdressing seminars and events.
Who can enter?
For the next intake, nominations were made in May, with the criteria for entry being Fellowship members or candidates from member salons, who will be aged between 21 and 30 by January 2009.
What's the judging process?
Nominees are asked to send in their CV along with a photograph of their work. From these applicants, 24 are shortlisted by a team of judges chosen from eminent members of the Fellowship and are invited to demonstrate their skills at a special event in September. Twelve finalists will then go through to the finals, which will be held at Salon International. In December, the new F.A.M.E team members will be announced at the Fellowship Luncheon and Awards event.
Who are some well-known former F.A.M.E team members?
Some of the biggest names in British hairdressing, including Umberto Giannini, Errol Douglas, Antoinette Beenders, Lisa Shepherd, Carolyn Newman, Paul Merritt and Zoe Irwin.
How can I find out more?
Visit www.fellowshiphair.com
