Innovation on stage for the shows and workshops.
It was not only the young competitors who were in for an emotional experience. Also on stage, where the Top Wella stylists performed, tension and excitement reached the highest levels. These stylists were the ones presented, for the first time ever, Trend Vision 2006, featuring next year's hairfashion trends and demonstrated the new cutting, perm, colour and styling techniques with choreographed, glamour-filled shows and in advanced technical workshops.
The messages communicated during the shows and workshops had a lasting echo that was remembered by the 3000 participants for a long time to come. For all the hairdressers presented in London, this event was an extraordinary source of ideas to take back and use in their own salons.
Claudio Abuela | Argentina
It’s not just at the Trend Vision 2006 shoot that top Argentine stylist Claudio Abuela demonstrated the highest level of his hairstyling skills. His work is recognised internationally and his expertise and creativity are in big demand, at competitions, on show stages and in his own salon. Despite his many other commitments, he considered it a great honour took part in the Trend Vision shoot for the second time.
Beverly C | Great Britain
Beverly C. is an all-round talent. In addition to her work as a top stylist and manager of her two very popular London “in-salons”, she works as a hair and make-up expert, creating sensational hairstyles for international fashion magazines. She is also planning to open her own film and photo studio so that she can produce fashion shoots and training videos herself.)
The Doves | USA
Their creative and technical innovations in hairstyling are acclaimed throughout the world. Sonya and Christopher Dove are Creative Directors for Wella USA (with Sonya as Vice-President), and also Creative and Artistic Directors for Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salons & Spas. The Doves closed their salon in London, which they had managed together for 13 years to move to America. From their base in Los Angeles, the English couple run seminars world-wide, on haircutting techniques and hair trends. They have been making stage appearances on Wella’s behalf for many years now, providing advanced training for professional colleagues all over the world. The Doves were named Hair Colorists of the Year at the International Beauty Show in Miami in 1999 and 2001. The second of these awards came hard on the heels of an award for Master Hairstylists of the Year in 2001, presented at the North American Hairstyling Awards.
Ralf Henn | Germany
Ralf Henn, 41 years of age, vice world champion in 1994 and the winner of several international awards, is the trendsetter of the German beauty scene. He has presented the current styling fashion on TV several times. Being a seminar coach as well as a stylist, he is in great demand both in front of and behind the camera in connection with the latest hairdressing trends. In his own salon, himself and his 13 staff members set standards by means of premium quality cuts, innovative colorations and creative styling ideas. As the Creative Director of the umbrella organisation of German hairdressers , Ralf Henn creates Germany’s styling trends twice a year.
Hasse Kliem | Denmark
Hasse Kliem is one of the new generation of up-and-coming young hairstylists. The young Dane has everything it takes: technical skills, creativity and imagination, and a slightly extrovert nature. He enjoys opposites that attract – classical art, literature and architecture are just as inspirational for him as rock music or a trip on his Harley-Davidson.
Richard Jordan | Netherlands
Richard Jordan is a highly creative and trend-conscious perfectionist. Even when he was still at school, he had only one goal – to become a hairdresser. He is still passionate about his dream job and loves the rich variety it offers – the work in the salon, with added attractions such as photo shoots, seminars and presentations, are what make the profession unique for him.
Juno Hair | Jin Park | Korea
Jin Park is a top Korean stylist with great career linked to Juno Hair since 1992. Juno is the most famous chain comprising 38 salons with approximately 1,200 employees. She was named as one of the best hairdressers of Korea in 2004 by Estetica Korea. She held several great stage shows in Tokyo and London. She devotes to training young hairdressers as well as experienced professional to pass on her hairdressing expertise at the Star academy of Juno. Jin Park and the Star academy of Juno create a significant influence on Korean hairdressing.
Mahogany | Richard Thompson | Great Britain
Richard Thompson remembers that he was born in Manchester, but he has forgotten the date. This amiable perfectionist started off as a Saturday boy in the James & Peter salon in Manchester when he was 13. It was a great way to meet girls, remembers Thompson. Apart from this advantage, he quickly discovered that the profession suited him perfectly, so he started to train as a hairdresser. When a customer came into the salon, he generally knew immediately what style she would go out with, and his instincts seldom failed him. This talent has helped the founder of the Mahogany Group to fame and fortune. He is a regular participant on all of the world’s hairdressing competition stages, has won innumerable international awards, and manages four salons in London and Oxford, where he employs approximately 80 staff.
Vidal Sassoon | Tim Hartley, Annie Humphreys, Mark Hayes | Great Britain
Sassoon’s past is legendary, their philosophy is timeless and their education is continuous. A Sassoon cut is instantly recognizable; it’s intelligent hairdressing, a combination of incredible technique and fashion focus - whether from the past, the present or the future, the Sassoon name is synonymous with hair excellence across the world. At the heart of Sassoon’s philosophy, is a combination of technical excellence, an acute knowledge and understanding of contemporary hair trends and a passion for creating individuality. Education is the key to Sassoon’s continued success. Courses are developed, honed and delivered through the Sassoon international network of schools and academies, creating inspiring and instructive learning environments for prospective students, as truly great hair professionals never stop learning. The Sassoon international creative team produce and deliver three International Collections a year and continue to redefine the boundaries of hair creativity building on their 50 year reputation that is universally recognised.
Patrick Cameron | Great Britain
When hairdressers throughout the world look for inspiration when dressing long hair they look to one man for creativity, inspiration and motivation – Patrick Cameron. Having traveled to the four corners of the world several times, Patrick is acknowledged by his peers as the long hair expert. Renowned for his skills in dressing long hair, Patrick is also the consummate professional, inspiring hairdressers with his unique blend of education and his fantastic ability to make even the most complex hairstyle look easy. Educating hairdressers throughout the world in the art of dressing long hair has allowed him to create a unique place for himself in hairdressing's hall of fame. His zest, energy, vitality and dedication to his craft seem to be never ending.
