Youngsters battle it out at l'oréal professionnel young colourist live final
The L'Oréal Professionnel Young Colourist Award live final, in association with HJ, has taken place at the L'Oréal International Academy in London, with the seven regional finalists creating their look live in front of a panel of judges.
Renowned colourists Jo Hansford, Jo O'Neil, Anita Cox and Lisa Shepherd, along with past L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winner Alan Edwards and HJ's deputy editor Ruth Hunsley, inspected the youngsters work, colour placements and techniques.
The finalists - all under the age of 25 - then presented their mood boards and were interviewed by the judges.
The winner will be announced at the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Grand Final on June 1. Here's what the judges throught of the presentations:
Anita Cox
"What we were looking for was someone who has colour in their blood and finds colour really inspiring and exciting."
Jo Hansford
"It has been really encouraging to see how confident they are talking about colour and techniques, especially at their age."
Alan Edwards
"I have been bowled over by their passion, their excitement and individuality of each of the finalists."
Lisa Shepherd
"It has been very inspiring to see their genuine talent and ability at such a young age. Many of them have stepped outside their comfort zone and pushed themselves into a new direction."
Jo O'Neill
"I have been very impressed by the array of techniques that the competitors have designed, from interior crescents to teardrop root stretches."
Ruth Hunsley
"It was interesting to see how all the finalists interpreted the brief and came up with new and interesting ideas."
Young Colourist finalists photographic entries
