Yazz Hair Salon - Yazz Number One Hair Studio Leeds. Rawdon, Guiseley, Yeadon.

Jess Lyon from Yazz Number One Hair Studio, LA Fitness,Yeadon has been selected for a place in the 2013 TIGI Inspirational Youth Team.

TIGI has announced the Inspirational Youth Team 2013.

The 10 talented young hairdressers chosen for this year’s Team will begin an exciting journey to develop their skills. Over the next 5 months they will undergo intensive training in all aspects of hairdressing including advanced creative cutting and finishing, colouring, session styling and product knowledge. They will also be introduced to the world of fashion and photography, learn stage and presentation skills and in October will present their own hair show to an audience of 1000 hairdressers at Excel in London during the weekend of Salon International.

Often described as a ‘life changing experience’ by the team members, this year marks the 8th year of Inspirational Youth. Highly respected within the professional hairdressing arena, Inspirational Youth has developed from an original concept by iconic hairdresser and TIGI founder, Anthony Mascolo whose philosophy is to identify and support emerging talent. This year the Team are to be mentored by senior TIGI International Creative Team members including TIGI Global Creative Director, Nick Irwin, TIGI European Creative Director, Akos Bodi, TIGI European Session Director, Maria Kovacs and TIGI Academy Creative Director, Philip Downing. Other mentors include TIGI’s in-house photographers, TIGI show director, TIGI Global PR and TIGI Casting Director.

During training sessions the Team are filmed to show their progress. The final film will be played as background during their show.

The 10 young hairdressers arrive as individuals but quickly develop into a strong team, working together and supporting each other. The selection process for this year’s Team was particularly competitive, each applicant had to send in a full resumé with a filmed interview to support their application.

Training begins in early June at Bed Head Studio and the TIGI European Academy, both located in Battersea, South London.

For further information to follow Jess on her journey please contact:

www.yazzhair.co or Search on facebook @YazzNo.1HairStudio.

Leeds: Hairdressing course hopes to be cut above

A COLLEGE teaching hairdressing courses will be a cut above the rest after joining forces with a local salon.

The Yorkshire College of Beauty is working alongside Yazz Number One Hair Studio to open a brand new academy next month.

The Yazz Academy's NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing course will give students the chance to become fully qualified hairdressers when the new academy opens in Rawdon in April.

The first set of students have just been enrolled and the people behind the academy are keen to hear from other potential candidates.

A spokesperson for the academy said: "Attending the Yazz Academy is the foundation for a successful career in hairdressing.

Students will learn at an industry accredited salon that provides a passport to jobs worldwide."

They added: "This opportunity can take our young inspired candidates to work on cruise ships, fashion shows and alongside great names such as Vivienne Westwood in her studios and industry programmes."

Lessons will include theory work, demonstrations, projects and hands-on workshops.

The academy will also offer one to four day awards in advanced cutting, colouring and bridal hair, which are also suitable for stylists already working within the industry who feel they would benefit from a refresher.

The Yorkshire College of Beauty is one of the largest providers of advanced apprenticeships in the UK and will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the apprenticeship in hairdressing. The college in Yeadon has delivered courses in beauty therapy for the past 30 years.

To find out more about the course, or to register your interest, contact the recruitment team on 07961 226 411. For more about the Yorkshire College of Beauty visit www.ycob.co.uk.

The Yazz Academy will operate from Yazz Number One Hair Studio located at 34 New Road Side, Rawdon.

Call Leeds 0113 250 4511 or visit www.yazzhair.co

Date of event: Tuesday, 6th November 2012

Location : 14 Otley Road, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8AH Tel: 01943 870333

Time: 4pm - 10pm

Leeds based salon, Yazz Number One Hair Studio are holding a Charity Hair Cut Marathon to raise funds for local charity 'Pray for Murray.'

Murray is 18 years old and has recently completed his A levels at Guiseley School. He was diagnosed with stage 3 spinal cancer in September this year. He has asked that the profits be split between the Teenage Cancer Trust and the Neurology Ward at the LGI. Six of our top stylists have agreed to give up their time to take part in this charity cut marathon. Our doors will be open for walk in appointments at no charge. All that we ask is a donation be given in lieu of the cost. Please support us!

Yazz Number One Hair Studio are also offering 10% discount on all retail sales during the evening. Salon Owner, Paul is donating 10% of total retail sales on the night to Pray for Murray.

Developed by the Creative genius that is "Anthony Mascolo" TIGI's International Artistic Director and three times British Hair Dresser of the Year. Anthony wanted to recognise the talent of tomorrow and so set up this amazing course. Now a standard diary entry for many young hopefuls around the UK & Europe. From over 500 entrants each year, it is a massive achievement that Charlotte has got through to the final 12. These 12 are taken on a 6 month intensive journey through camera and stage work to session hair and advanced cutting skills.

This year, Charlotte worked on organising a professional shoot and casting professional models from the top London agencies. The TIGI Inspirational Youth have teamed up with a group of young fashion graduates from the London College of Fashion. For the last six months Charlotte has been working with her own fashion designer to create a unique fashion look, with hair the starting point and the inspiration. The collaboration has turned the usual way of working with fashion designers 'on its head' showing the power of hair in leading and making trends.

Guided by the TIGI Global Creative Director, Nick Irwin and other senior members of the TIGI Creative Team including Akos Bodi - TIGI's European Creative Director and Maria Kovacs TIGI's European Session Director, the inspirational youth training process covers a broad aspect of creative instruction taking the craft of hairdressing into the realms of art.

The 2012 show promises to be very special. This weekend Charlotte will be presenting on stage to an audience of over 1000 guests at Salon International at Londons Excel - The most inspiring hairdressing event in the diary.

Charlotte, who joined Yazz Number One Hair Studio 2 years ago says that TIGI Inspirational Youth has been an amazing opportunity that has changed her life for the better. Allowing her to experience a side to hair dressing that not many are lucky enough to be involved in and work with some of the greatest names in the industry. Charlotte is now full of confidence and ambition, having developed her creative skills to a high level and ready to bring her new skills to her clients in the Guiseley salon.

15th SEPTEMBER 2012

Leeds Hairdressers, Yazz Number One Hair Studio, sponsors of Rawdon Cricket Club making it a night to remember at the end of cricket season bash held on the 15 September 2012. Entertainment was organised by Yazz Number One Hair Studio. Elvis Impersonator, Alan Hurst who with his great Elvis tracks and songs from the 70’s and 80’s certainly made this night go with a real swing!

Yazz Number One Hair Studio also raising money for Winstons Wish, Childrens Bereavement Charity.

Yazz Number One Hair Studio entered our very own team of seven girls in the 5k Race for Life on Sunday 1 July 2012 at Temple Newsam in Leeds with around 4,500 other woman and children.

The atmosphere was amazing. It was such a great feeling to have so many ladies together all with the same goal to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Yazz Number One Hair Studio received sponsorship from clients, friends and local businesses.

The Yazz Team together have so far raised £350 for Cancer Research UK.

2nd June 2012

Its all out for the Jubilee at, TIGI, Leeds based Salon, Yazz Number One Hair Studio. We feel that getting into the community spirit is so important and we like to make your experience with us as fun and enjoyable as possible. To celebrate 20% off all TIGI hair products and 20% off Dermalogica beauty products.

19th MAY 2012

Leeds based hair salon, Yazz Number One Hair Studio mixing with the community and creating awareness at local primary school in Apperley Bridge, near Rawdon. Trainees Ashley and Ellie together with Salon Owner, Paul Shakeshaft spreading the word of Yazz Number One Hair Studio within the local community. We are here to help our local community giving the best hair and beauty advice possible.

12th MAY 2012

Leeds based hair salon, Yazz Number One Hair Studio are branding their business and creating awareness at Bradford Grammar School. Trainees Ellie and Ruth are crimping and curling hair as well as giving some great hair tips. They are also joined by Salon Owner Paul Shakeshaft, Carolyn and salon trainer Lisa.

FACE OF YAZZ FINAL AND CATWALK SHOW 5 MAY 2012

A cut above the rest

It has been an amazing year for Yazz Number One Hair Studio and 2012 represents the first year of The Face of Yazz. A modelling competition to find 2 models, one male and one female to become the proud representatives of the Yazz brand.

The journey begins. Contestants were invited to register in February. An interview and short photoshoot took place to find our 6 Finalists.

Photographs were posted on facebook and our website and voting began.

Our 6 finalists attended photoshoots, a meal at China Red Chinese, a Gym Session with personal trainer Steve, at LA Fitness in Yeadon. Their hair has been restyled and coloured by Yazz Number One Hair Studios and they have been prepped for the final catwalk show .

Our winners were chosen on 5th May 2012 at the Face of Yazz Final and Catwalk Show, held at LA Fitness, Haworth Lane, Yeadon. Four regional judges were invited along to cast their winning votes.

Michael Sutcliffe and Hannah Burnell are the winners and face an exciting year ahead. As local ambassadors for Yazz Number One hair studio, Michael and Hannah will be representing us locally, as well as attending photoshoots, exhibitions and competitions.

A million miles apart for Michael! Who would have believed 6 months ago that Michael Sutcliffe, of Bradford Road, Otley, former squadi would win the Face of Yazz 2012 and is now a proud embassador of the Yazz brand. Michael, only 22 years old, has already fought for his country. Based in Helmand Provence, Afghanistan, for 7 months and the Falklands for 2 months. He was also a cold stream guard at Buckingham Palace in London. Michael is currently working for a local charity.

Hannah Burnell, of Stretton Avenue, Meanwood, on the otherhand, has always strived to be in the limelight. As a child, Hannah regularly attended a local dance school and her love was entering dance competitions. She was also a child model, as well as tv extra, appearing in My Parents are Aliens, A Touch of Frost, and Emmerdale. Hannah 17, currently attends Yorkshire College of Beauty, and works part time.

Hannah Burnell and Michael Sutcliffe are both looking forward to 2012 and representing the Yazz brand.

A personal statement from Paul Shakeshaft, Salon Owner "The Face of Yazz has been a great success. I am very proud of Hannah and Michael and would like to pass on my congratulations to them both. The Face of Yazz 2012 will be an incredible journey for all of us and I am looking forward to carrying this on next year when we will do it all again!"

1st APRIL 2012

Busy Leeds Salon, Yazz Number One Hair giving demonstrations and promoting there wedding hairdressing service to customers who had travelled from all over Yorkshire to attend this Wedding Fayre.

Yazz Number One Hair Studio took along two superb Creative Directors Steve and Ac who were crimping and curling customers hair. Abbie and Carolyn were promoting Yazz Number One Hair Studio, giving out flyers and taking enquiries.

Gary Bailey and Carly Burnett - Winners

MARCH 2012

Local radio station, Pulse Radio launched their Win a Wedding Competition earlier on this year. Leeds based hair salon, Yazz Number One Hair Studio, have offered as their part of the prize, free hair and makeup for the bride, her mum and two bridesmaids.

In addition the bride and her party will receive a free hair and beauty consulation at Leeds Number One Hair Studio in Rawdon before the big day scheduled for later this year!

A great PR event, with live radio advertising on the Breakfast Show. Advertising on Pulse Radio website and also our facebook page ‘Yazz No.1 Hair Studio.’.

Winners, Gary and Carly were chosen out of hundreds of wanna be married couples with their very moving and heartbreaking story. The wedding day is scheduled for November 2012 where there will be press coverage of the event and also radio coverage. Check out our facebook page for photos.

MARCH 2012

Leeds Salon, Yazz Number One Hair Studio love to be part of the local community and in March 2012 Salon Owner Paul Shakeshaft along with Team Member, Carolyn Jacobs officially presented local Leeds cricket club with their new team training shirt with Yazz branding.

We've had a number of people call us lately asking about offers, jobs and promotions advertised on yazzhair.com. We would like to take this opportunity to inform all of our customers that yazzhair.com is NOTHING to do with our company.

We are aware that a number of our contact details, staff members and even salon information is featured on yazzhair.com and we are currently pursuing action to have these details removed, unfortunately this is a very slow process.

Our 'real' company website can be found at yazzhair.co, please do use this site from now on to keep up to date with all of our company news and promotions. Alternatively, if you would like to be kept up to date by email, please fill in your details below and we'll ensure we let you know our news as soon as we publish anything fresh.

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The Yazz Team

TIGI Classics is the foundation to TIGI Education and training and the backbone of the creative work of the TIGI International Creative Team. The 14 cuts for women and men are central to TIGI Classic Education and today at the TIGI Academy in Manchester, European Creative Director of TIGI; Nick Irwin will be hosting a seminar to showcase these iconic looks. Yazz Number One Hair Studio has been invited to watch and learn as Nick and his team achieve these timeless classics.

NICK IRWIN

European Creative Director

Nick Irwin, TIGI’s European Creative Director, joined Anthony Mascolo 5 years ago to help him set up the TIGI International Creative Team. Previously Nick worked as a session hairdresser. He also spent several years as an educator and stylist in the UK and in Australia. Nick’s key role is to work with Anthony on the creative development of the TIGI brand. Nick also leads the TIGI International Creative Team, inspiring many of the looks used in their international shows.

The Yazz Number One Hair Studio creative team had an amazing 5 days alongside Gok Wan. Styling the three winning entrant's hair for Gok's Roadshow Challenge and creating more adventurous looks for the Catwalk models in the 'dress for less' competition. An exciting experience for all the Yazz Team Members who were lucky enough to be invited - courtesy of Matrix and celebrity hairdresser Jamie Stevens.

The talented young hairdressers, all aged under 30, had already impressed judges with a photographic entry and on the day had just 45 minutes to recreate their image live on stage in front of a capacity audience and an expert panel of judges comprising Errol Douglas, Leo Bancroft, Mark Woolley, Michelle Royle of Your Hair magazine and HJi web editor, Kate Woods.

Charlotte from our Yazz Number One Hair Studio, Guiseley, made it to the final 20 of this exciting event. An amazing achievement Charlotte!

Paul, Carolyn (Marketing and PR), Ashley and Rachel went along to style the hair of the Bradford Bulls Cheerleading Team, Panache, who were performing at a Breast Cancer charity lunch at the Midland Hotel. They were invited to stay and enjoy lunch and meet some of the Bradford Bulls Super League Rugby Team.

Panache Cheerleading is an international cheer company founded in Australia in 2003, they were the official cheer leaders for the NRL team, The Parramatta Eels for many years. The school opened in the UK at Richard Dunn Sports Centre in Bradford in 2008 and has expanded across the region. Panache educate children in Cheer Leading in over 40 primary and secondary schools in Yorkshire, they also have a Competition Squad of over 30 elite cheerleaders who regularly compete. Panache Cheerleaders also run the cheerleading for the Bradford Bulls Rugby Team.

Yazz were invited to style the girls hair for the 2011-12 season and filming for SKY TV took place in all three of our salons for a 'fly-on-the-wall' style documentary about the Cheerleading School.

Jemma, Olivia and Frankie were invited by TIGI to appear on the Fellowship stand during the biggest hair and beauty exhibition held within our industry, Salon International.

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing is the UK’s Number 1 creative hairdressing organisation focusing on quality education, opportunities for members and the promotion of young talent industry wide. Each year brand leaders are invited to take part and showcase their talents.

The event also saw the launch of Tigi’s newest product range, Candy Fixationa.

Paul was invited to address the ‘Women with Vision’ evening. This is a network of local business women who come together to offer support and advice to each other whilst networking their individual skills. Paul was invited to speak about the success of his own business – offering an insight into how to build and continue to grow both your client base and the reputation of the business you started, which is quite a challenge in the current economic climate.

Held on Monday 29 August 2011 at Rawdon Cricket Club in order to raise money for Wheatfields Hospice and a Memorial Bench for John Pennington, whose wife is a valued client at Yazz Number One Hair Studio.

Yazz Number One Hair Studio is happy to donate several prizes, in order to raise funds for this for this worthwhile event.

Several of our team members attended on the day, enjoying the bank holiday sunshine and generally letting their hair down.

Thursday 21 July 2011

Paul and two of our senior stylists went along to the careers event at our local high school. This is an annual event and we like to attend every year – offering an insight into the hairdressing industry and explaining the opportunities you can create for yourself if you are prepared to be committed and work hard. We also offered practical advice to students on hair up and curling techniques - always useful when prom night is on the horizon!!

Paul and our in-salon trainer offered to attend Guiseley School's mock interview day - designed to give students an insight into the interviewing process. 'Prospective employers' are provided with an interview pack which contains the 'prospective employees' letter of application and CV along with a list of suggested questions.

Students then have a 'mock' interview based on the information they have provided. After the process they are advised how the interview went - area's which could be improved, areas of strength and general comments and observations the 'interviewer' recorded.

This event is very useful for students as it offers them an understanding of what to be prepared for in the future

In May 2011 Jemma, Olivia, Charlotte and James (pictured with Andrew Collinge) attended an exclusive ‘Andrew Collinge’ workshop at the TIGI Academy in Manchester. This was a highly creative and motivational opportunity to witness beautiful hairdressing backed up with TIGI product information.

Our team benefited from one of the most in demand hairdressing educators in the world, showcasing demonstration work and sharing creative hints and tips.

Over 1200 photographic entries were judged by the industry’s leading hairdressers including Charles Worthington MBE, Chris Williams, Trevor Sorbie MBE and Sally Brooks. Only 455 regional finalists were chosen to take their hairdressing skills to the seven regional finals and we are proud to announce that three of our styles were chose in two categories – L’Oreal Professional Colour Trophy and Men’s Image Award

History of the Awards

In 1954, the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy held its first ever event at the Assembly Rooms in London, with just over 300 spectators and under 20 stylists. Even from the start, the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy was a sensation. Within 5 years, it was moved to the renowned Royal Albert Hall, and considered the largest competition of its kind in the world.

Today, it remains the most prominent hairdresser's competition in Britain. Over the years, the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy has evolved from a single award competition to include the Regional Finals, the Men's Image Award and the Young Colourist Award. It has transformed from a hairdresser's competition to an inspiring gala event with dinner and dazzling show-stopping performances. With past celebrity presenters like Melanie Sykes, Cat Deeley, Davina McColl, Diana Lumley, Graham Norton and Fearne Cotton, the calibre of energy is unrivalled.

Above all else, what really distinguishes the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy beyond all other competitions is its capacity to inspire. For over 50 years, The L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy has been the benchmark of British hairdressing inspiration, with its outstanding level of competitive work and its leading selection of judges. Since its first competition, the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy has exceeded its own level of excellence each year that the bar is raised and the level of distinction is surpassed. It has had the unique capability to really put to test the quality of the hairdresser live.

About the Awards

The prestigious L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy is the longest running hairdressing event in the calendar and 2011 marks its 56th year. A unique combination of creative hairdressing, acclaimed judges, live fashion shows and fantastic prizes continue to make the competition highly anticipated every year.

The Prizes

L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy & L’Oréal Professionnel Men’s Image Award Year of Dreams

1. Capture the Winning Look

The winning stylist will take part in a fabulous shoot to capture your winning look in a London studio with a top photographer.

2. Year of Dreams

L’Oréal Professionnel will help you and your salon realise your ultimate hairdressing potential during your winning year. As winners, you will receive a tailor-made calendar of opportunities that will help you to take your talent and your business to the next level.

Here are just a few examples of the exciting opportunities during your year of dreams:

• Take part in a photoshoot with one of the UK’s top fashion consumer magazines.
• Meet your hairdressing idol.
• Work backstage at London Fashion Week in Feb 2012.
• Work backstage at Graduate Fashion Week 2012.
• Attend a trip abroad to see a hairdressing hero working live on stage in autumn 2011.
• Have your winning look featured on the front of HJ.
• Work with a L’Oréal Professionnel Commercial Manager to improve your salon’s business.
• Work with a L’Oréal Professionnel Commercial Manager to put a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system into place for the winning salon.
• Put into place a process of training which could lead to your colourist becoming a L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Specialist.

The North Eastern Regional Finals will take place on 12 April 2011 at Saviles Hall in Leeds

Challenging the students of Benton Park to design a retail bag

We challenged the students of Benton Park to design a retail bag which reflects the modern contemporary edge associated with Yazz No. 1 Hair Studio. The response from the students was very impressive, with some outstanding entries illustrating he concept of our business.

The judging process was not easy as there were so many fantastic ideas, but Simon Hudson, the artwork designer for GHD, selected a design which he felt best reflected our business and after careful consideration, the winning design was awarded to Charlotte Williams.  Charlotte was presented with a flat screen television by Salon Owner Paul Shakeshaft and Style Director Adele Mason. 

Paul Shakeshaft commented ‘as a business we do all we can to support our local community. Adele and I have enjoyed working with the students of Benton Park; they came up with some really fresh, exciting new concepts. This competition has inspired us to look toward future projects within the community.’

The Grand Final was held on 4 July 2010 at the L’Oreal International Academy where Adele re- created her winning look - a sexy disco siren – BIG, SEXY & CURLY!  Amongst the judging panel was industry great Errol Douglas MBE.

Adele said “We loved every minute of the competition and came back having gained a wealth of experience and confidence (not to mention the promise of a trip to Portugal from Paul !!!!) “

On Friday 15 October 2011 Yazz No 1 Hair Studio ran a ‘TOOT FOR THE HOOTERS’ fundraising day to raise money for Breast Cancer Research and their ‘Tickled Pink’ campaign.

Everyone in the salon wore pink – some wore less than others as our pictures clearly illustrate!!

We had a really fun time, we sold pink fairy cakes, we asked our client to guess the number of sweets in the jar, ran a raffle and encouraged passing motorist to toot and donate!

Breast Cancer Research is a really worthwhile cause and we are delighted to say that we raised over £800.00 - what a fantastic achievement! A massive thank you to everyone who donated and all those who tooted !!!

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TIGI invited Paul and a member of the Yazz team to attend one of the industry's top trade shows - Cosmoprof, which is held in Italy. As VIP guests of the TIGI artistic team Paul rubbed shoulders with British ‘Hairdresser of the Year’, Anthony Mascolo, multi award winner Andrew Collinge and some of the industries greats. Invited to work alongside the TIGI team with the backstage styling before the catwalk show Paul returned truly inspired and energised. The highlight, if you can choose one, had to be the 3D spectacular - releasing fresh, progressive styles, trends and innovation!

'Grazie mille!' to TIGI for the invitation, it was a fantastic experience.

Workers at a Leeds LA fitness centre launched a fund-raising drive for cancer research after two of their female colleagues suffered breast cancer.

A sponsored head shave at LA Fitness in Yeadon in May raised around £700.

Salon owner Paul Shakeshaft of award winning Yazz Number One Hair Studio in Leeds did the honours! Food and beverage manager Mark Barbour was one of the volunteers to be shaved

"Most people are affected by cancer at some stage in their lives" he said "this year two of our female staff had breast cancer and we were spurred on to raise money for Cancer Reasearch UK".

As a result of our commitment to the Matrix brand, Yazz were delighted to learn that we qualified for the annual ‘Club Matrix Salon Conference’ held in Vilamoura, Algarve Portugal.

Two members of our team were invited to attend - Paul Shakeshaft and one other. Paul decided to offer this fabulous opportunity to James, to recognise his continued loyalty to the Yazz brand.

The conference took place in September 2010 over four days and three nights in the luxurious 5 star Tivoli Marina Hotel – situated on a private beach in front of Vilamoura’s famous marina, which is lined with chic restaurants, bars and boutiques. Coming alive at night the Marina is at the heart of the Algarves’s nightlife.

James had a fantastic time and said "The three days were packed with fresh ideas and excitement. Experiencing a 5 star lavish hotel, meeting great people and most importantly free drinks!! By day was a full schedule of energised learning and inspiration. By night - partying and a chance to rub shoulders with the hairdressing elite such as Errol Douglas and Janie Stevens. The trip’s finale was set on a secret island full of small islands with a magical ‘ice white’ themed show and closing party! Amazing styles. Fresh images. Great hangover. Inspired!"

Frivolous Fun at the Cirque de TIGI
Hair industry showmen, the TIGI international creative team, treated guests to a colourful and creative extravaganza at the TIGI European Release, held at the infamous Roundhouse in Camden.
Entitled Cirque de TIGI the evening was a fascinating montage of shows, ranging from the designer couture of Christopher Kane to the make-belief world of the Circus all seemlessly held together by Anthony Mascolo.

Anthems
The evening began with the launch of Anthems, TIGI's latest collection. While looks varied from short crops in bright copper and chocolate, to long layers with eyelash skimming fringes and soft, whimsical waves, all shared TIGI's young edgy vibe.

Boys Boys Boys
And showing that men are just as important as women, the latest B for Men collection was unveiled with a high octane performance by boy band Vice. "We have taken influences from the 80s for our men's collection," Nick added. "Men are a big part of our business so it's important that we are innovative with styles and products."

Haute Couture
Since the re-launch of the Catwalk range, the international creative team have worked closely with designer Christopher Kane to style hair on his catwalk shows - and the audience were treated to an exclusive presentation of the collaboration's work.

Dresses in the season's must-have gingham were beautifully complemented by big editorial hair that used curls, crimping and textures to create playful girly looks.
"It has been great working with Christopher Kane as he is elegant and motivational," said Anthony.
After an awards presentation that recognised the outstanding TIGI salons of the last 12 month, celebrated TIGI's inspirational Youth and presented two of the industry's up-and-coming stars, Alfie Booth from Andrew Collinge and Skyler McDonald from seanhanna, it was time for the fun to begin.

The Cirque de TIGI
As the ringmaster welcomed guests to the Cirque de TIGI, the audience were captivated by Pierrot-esque clowns, who hang from the ceiling.
Further segments featured trotting horses with long silky manes, a parade of big cats that used brilliantly constructed hair pieces to create lions' manes, tigers and leopards and a jaw-dropping display by trapeze artists.

A video showed The Puppet Master - Anthony Mascolo - carefully crafting beautiful dolls from wood, before holding the puppet strings to move the models below.
After the serenity of the dolls came the madness of the clowns. Models dressed in colourful couture dresses were accompanied by creative team members Nick Irwin and Akos Bodi, who were dressed as the circus favourites and spray-painted the models hair much to the delight of the international audience. 
"Where would we be without jokes or jesters? The planet would be a duller place without colour," concluded the ringmaster as the team returned to the stage to accept the rapturous applause of the audience.

TIGI Awards winners:

• TIGI Retailer of the Year - Hatstand Nelly
• Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year - Richard Ward
• Belgian Hairdresser of the Year - Tony Kalin
• TIGI Artistic Hairdresser of the Year - Simon Cawthorne
• Colour Salon of the Year - Deep Hairdressing
• TIGI Salon of the Year - Browns

Paul and I have just had the most amazing experience of flying to Orlando Florida with TIGI and the creative team. This was an art and education visit which was an amazing few days.

Our Itinerary started on arriving in Orlando on Friday the 4th of June 2010 with transfers to the Hilton Destination Parkway Hotel in Orlando. We attended a Cocktail Reception at the Bistro Patio where we met Simon Ostler and Anthony Moscolo who introduced us to our four day visit.

Saturday 5th June started with GET OVER YOUR JET LAG WITH TIGI’S PERSONAL FITNESS SESSION!! Running two classes from 06.15-07.00 to 07.15-08.00 this I can assure you was certainly a wake up call and a feeling of revitalised and refreshed! After breakfast we attended a Business meeting where we met four very successful people in the hairdressing industry. The presentations from Andrew Collinge, Sean Hanna, James Morrison, Robert Lobetta and Helen Ward wife of Richard ward www.richardward.co.uk/ were interesting and incredibly amazing. Each speaker spoke with passion energy and enthusiasm. Their journey through hairdressing was of great experience and a pleasure to be able to share their stories with them. Having just an hour to polish ourselves up we were then taken to the HARD ROCK HOTEL for evening dinner, this again was an experience I shall never forget!

Sunday 6th June was to see Anthony Moscolo appearing on stage with his creative team at the Premier Orlando show, WOW this was truly another amazing experience. We then attended Americas Salon International where we had chance to shop and to see other hairdressers performing. Finally we got the chance to actually relax round the pool where we let our hair down and become true to form hairdressers at the bar, WHAT FUN!!

Monday 7th June before returning on our transfers to the airport we had a chance to see the shopping malls this again was totally mind blowing.

I had the chance to meet some talented and inspirational people this had led me to bring this whole experience to life and share we my fellow colleagues.

Successful hairdressers Yazz Number One Hair Studio in Leeds are one of only six finalists in the 2010 British Hairdressing Business Awards Retail Salon of the Year, sponsored by TIGI. Yazz Number One Hair Studio was recently voted by a panel of industry experts and independent business judges to be one of the best in business within the hairdressing industry. To achieve finalist status in these highly competitive awards is a fantastic achievement and underlines the successful business acumen and skills that is associated with Yazz Number One Hair Studio.

Yazz Number Hair Studio is one of three businesses in Leeds to receive finalist status within the British Hairdressing Business Awards. Presented by Hairdressers Journal International, the British Hairdressing Business Awards are now celebrating their 12th anniversary and are designed to specifically reward excellence and exceptional business practice. “Year-on-year, the standard of entries has grown and developed,” comments Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hairdressers Journal International, Jayne Lewis-Orr. “Entries are alive with innovation, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial expertise showing amazing skills across the breadth of business management, and this year was no exception. The judges had a very difficult job selecting the finalists in each category. To achieve finalist status in the awards is a tremendous testimony to Yazz Number One Hair Studio’s successful business acumen”

The category that Yazz Number One Hair Studio finalised within is regarded as being one of the most exciting within the British Hairdressing Business Awards, as it highlights those salons that have the expert skills and qualities necessary to succeed within this highly competitive industry. Yazz Number One Hair Studio will now compete against six salons from across the UK who have achieved finalist status at the awards ceremony hosted by a leading media personality, celebrating the best British hairdressing businesses, the event will be held at the Lancaster London Hotel in London on Monday 20 September 2010.

Paul Shakeshaft owner of Yazz Number One Hair Studio, was absolutely delighted to hear the news of their finalist status and exclaimed; “2010 has been an absolutely incredible year for Yazz Number One Hair Studio and to be recognised amongst your peers for your skills is a wonderful feeling. The nomination has created a real buzz amongst our team and our clients and is a fantastic achievement and honour - not only for ourselves, but for the salon team and business as a whole.”

Steve formerly of Tig now joins the YAZZ Creative Team.

YAZZ NUMBER ONE HAIR STUDIO
14 Otley Road,
Guiseley,
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS20 8AH

01943 870 333

Charlotte formerly of Sassoon Leeds now working at Guiseley Salon.

Yazz Number One Hair Studio gets behind England

April 2010 sees the launch of the third annual Destination Fame competition...a national competition with a difference. The good new is that any hairdresser in the UK and Ireland can enter. No rules. Just great hair...
Imagine winning a year of fame
As one of the grand prize winners you will enjoy 12 months of fame to showcase your talent through your own hair calendar shoot, session opportunities at Matrix evens and media coverage.
To take you there you’ll have a once in a lifetime mentoring opportunity with one of the UK and Ireland’s best hairdressers and benefit from PR and marketing support to showcase your winning talents.
The brief
To create a male or female look that is on-trend for 2010 using Matrix Colour and Styling products
The look should display your very own positive energy and daring attitude
How to Enter: 3 simple steps
Take a before and after ‘head shot’ of your model and chosen look
Complete the entry form
Attach your images to the entry form

What happens next:
12 finalist will be chosen by an expert panel of judges
4 July 2010 – the Finalists’ Day will be held at the International Academy, London
14-17 August 2010 – the shoot: mentored by some of the best names in the industry to produce the matrix Calendar for 2011

The Calendar Shoot
“To get the opportunity to work with some of the UK and Irelands best hairdressers is an exciting opportunity which many hairdressers many never get” Gary Hook and Michael Young – Hooker & Young, North East 2009 Mentor

Paul Shakeshaft, owner of Yazz No. 1 Hair Studio would like to say a huge THANK YOU to his team on reaching the L’Oreal Colour Trophy Regional Final at the Royal Armouries in Leeds - this is an amazing achievement for an out of city centre hair studio. This is the third year we have reached the Regional Finals, not to be beaten we will work even harder next year to reach the Grand Final. We have a new salon in Guiseley and our stylists are looking forward to the challengeof the competition. We would like to wish everyone all the very best in the L’Oreal Colour Trophy Final – good luck!

On 28th June the L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy looks set to break the mould of hairdressing industry awards and get set to merge Music, Art and Fashion with Artistic hair in a mission to inspire the next generation of creatives and uncover the UK’s next hairdressing heroes.

The 2010 show will transform the Grosvenor House Ballroom into an exclusive space with over 52 meters of futuristic runway immersed in ultra advanced lighting designed to break the mould of hairdressing events and flood the audience with raw and exciting talent.

Throughout the evening over 1000 of the industry’s most successful and Artistic figures will be taken on a creative rollercoaster with entertainment that reflects the diverse inspirations that keep the world of hair forever young.

During dinner the audience will be treated to a specially choreographed performance by the ‘Britain’s Next Top Model’ models who will be beautifully styled by hairdressing pioneer Daniel Galvin. The girls will be accompanied by the mesmerizing voice of Misty Miller. Aged only 16 this unique young musician has already captured the attention of Christopher Bailey of Burberry and will be gracing the Burberry Acoustic sessions. Fresh from the L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy stage Misty has been chosen to be one of the global acts on the I-Tunes festival stage.

L’Oréal Professionnel maintains a high profile within the world of fashion supporting young talent and creating hair for innovative designers world-wide. The Grand Final will open the stage up to two of the industry’s most influential and fashion thinking hair teams; TONI&GUY and BROOKS+BROOKS each armed with three part shows created to reflect all that is artistic about hair.

DJ Nikki ‘Beatnik’, one of the most accomplished music magnets and hailed as ‘the best female DJ in London’ by Time Out magazine. Also the face of the Reebok campaign and exclusive spinner for Jay-Z, Rolling Stones and the GQ Awards amongst others and will be building the show up to the amazing finale and sliding it into the after-party with askillfully executed set.
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The evening will unveil the winners of the exciting L’Oréal Professionnel Young Colourist Award, the Mizani Afro Catwalk Award, the exciting L’Oréal Professionnel Men’s Image Award and the ultimate prize and longest running hairdressing title - the L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Award.

Rosie from Yazz Number One Hair Studio salon has won one of 20 coveted places in the TIGI Inspirational Youth Team, beating young stylists from across the UK and Germany.

TIGI not only fund all the training but also provide the team members with a full kit-bag of TIGI equipment including a hairdryer, complete brush set, straightening irons, training books and DVDs. After the first training session each team member returned to their own salons, loaded down with their ‘goodies’ and already growing in confidence.

……..And confidence is one of the main goals that the mentors focus on. Team leader, Nick Irwin, TIGI European Creative Director said: “For all the mentors, Inspirational Youth is an emotional experience. On the first day, the individual young hairdressers arrive, looking nervous. After each training session, you see them grow, both as a person and as a team. The final day, when I see them on stage I am always thrilled to see how they have developed. It is a really interesting and satisfying journey.”

Do you want to take your business to the next level?

Continuing its commitment to nurturing and developing young talent in the fashion industry, Clothes Show Live will once again be hosting a competition to find the Young Hairdresser of the Year presented by HJi and supported by Your Hair.

Entrants are invited to submit a colour photograph of a look that reflects current commercial trends from which 20 lucky finalists will be asked to recreate the look at Clothes Show Live. One lucky winner will receive £1,000 prize money and their creation on the front cover of Hairdressers Journal International and Your Hair magazines.

Olivia King of the Yazz number one hair studios in Rawdon, leeds has won a place on a national hairdressing team. The team, entitled, Inspirational Youth, is the brainchild of iconic hairdresser Anthony Mascolo, three-times winner of the title of British Hairdresser of the Year and the man behind the image of the trendy Bed Head hair care brand.

The team are mentored by Anthony Mascolo's own top team: including his creative hair directors, PRs, show directors, model casting directors, photographers and makeup artists. At each training session the team members are filmed so that their progress can be carefully monitored. The developmental changes that take place are phenomenal. The young hairdressers begin the training period as 12 individuals, but quickly develop into a team that works together and learns together. For many of the team the experience is life-changing. As well as the set training days, they are invited to support the TIGI Team behind the scenes at rock festivals and fashion shows and can benefit from many additional education courses.

Fierce competition results in 12 hairdressers between the age of 18 and 25 being selected to form the Inspirational Youth team and undergo an extensive and intensive training course in London. The young stylists are not only coached in hairdressing techniques, but also in presentation skills, fashion and trend awareness, how to organise a model casting, and how to style hair for a photo shoot. The final day of the 5-month training period is a hair show in front of an audience of over 1000.

Now in its 6th year, Inspirational Youth is viewed very highly by the hairdressing industry. With training valued in the region of £40,000 per team member, it is a great opportunity for Olivia.”

‘Thank you to everyone at Yazz, Especially Sam, Mauricia and Michelle!
I had such a lovely time last Saturday and was treated like a celebrity!
I was truly pampered and looked fantastic by the end of the day!

I also hope that lots of money was raised for a good cause as part of the pamper charity raffle.’

Best wishes, Alison xx

WELCOME TO ASIAN STYLE AWARDS - CONSUMERS

ASA is the UK`s first and exclusive portal where you the consumer can learn more about South Asian fashion, beauty and style related products and services.

The UK South Asian fashion and beauty industries have remained over the years largely unregulated and misunderstood. However, our new star rating system will now highlight the quality service providers of South Asian related fashion, beauty and style-such as Wedding mandaps, Asian jewellers etc, in the UK. To find out if your local provider has met with our standards click on members directory to learn more.

Have you been invited to a South Asian wedding and often wondered what to wear or how to wear it? Well then click on our Beauty, Fashion and Style pages and you will be sure to find your answers.

Also look out for our most unique and exciting ASA awards ceremony in 2008. We will need your help to choose the best from the fashion and beauty industry, so keep logging into our awards page for updates.

Watch this space!!!

After a typically British summer, a trip to Los Angeles during its ‘winter’ was just the ticket. Why? Because Los Angeles has, without comparison, the worlds best weather. It is sunny roughly 325 days a year, with temperatures averaging a balmy 25˚c, and when Virgin flight VS007 landed with its precious cargo of 70-something TIGI team members, creative artists and hairdressing guests, the city was in the middle of a glorious heat wave. It was bliss. With a capital B.

“Our aim is to have an inspirational weekend in one of the most exciting cities in the world, incorporating business, creativity and lots of fun,” said TIGI Managing Director of European Operations, Simon Ostler. And he was a man of his word.

From the stretch Hummers waiting at the airport, to A-list restaurants and bars (Skybar at Britney’s favourite hotel hang-out, the Mondrian, offered impossibly glamorous views of the city), plus the poolside cocktail parties at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (suitably located on the Avenue of the Stars), TIGI ensured its guests kicked back in LA-LA Land in serious style. Guided tours offered the opportunity to experience the new Simpsons ride at Universal Studios, or a tour of Hollywood’s most famous homes – sadly, Posh ‘n’ Becks were in New York, launching yet another his ‘n’ her fragrance – and just about everyone shed a few dollars in Rodeo Drive’s designer shops at some point during the trip.

It was all delicious preparation for the substantial treats in store, courtesy of TIGI top brass, Anthony and Bruno Mascolo, and the company’s senior business and creative teams.

BUSINESS CLASS
The story behind the TIGI brand is an interesting one - a tale of four talented brothers from a famous Italian hairdressing family, initially united by dreams of hairdressing greatness, but whose subsequent creative fall outs led to the de-merger of one of the most recognised hairdressing brands in the world. When its told first-hand by the Mascolo brother who gambled everything on success in America, it becomes electrifying.

Bruno Mascolo, Chief Executive Officer of TIGI Worldwide and Toni&Guy USA, attempted to enter the US professional haircare Arena twice before e finally found success with a Dallas based salon, in 1985.

As he explained for the first time to a UK audience: “I was raised in London, but when I came to the US on a Sebastian tour, I fell in love with America. So I saved up money to start a business there. Unfortunately, I met the wrong people who advised me on the wrong things. The money was wasted. Then I saved more money and came back again, a lot wiser. I met more clever people, but again lost my money. The third time my brothers weren’t prepared to support me, so I sold my house and car, and came back. By using my own money, I made my own commitment not to be humiliated again.”

Over the years that followed, with help from two of his brothers, Guy and Anthony, his wife, Kyara, and a supportive executive team that included hairdressing pals Paul Joseph and James Morrison, Toni&Guy USA has grown into $270 million business, comprising more than 75 Toni&Guy salons across the country, nine training academies and TIGI haircare and cosmetics lines that are so phenomenally successful, it makes your eyes water.

In 2002, the Mascolo brothers decided to de-merge the TIGI and Toni&Guy brands. Bruno, Guy and Anthony now own TIGI Global, which is all of the product internationally, as well as Toni&Guy salons and academies in the US, Canada and South America. Toni, who lives in London, owns Toni&Guy academies and salons, plus the Toni&Guy brand in the rest of the world.

Its an arrangement that left the hairdressing rife with rumours of ongoing rows family splits, but as Bruno described it, things couldn’t be more different. “Toni’s children had grown up and wanted to bring kids into the business,” he explains. “A family business is great, but we wanted to maintain our family relationship. Things are amicable between us all – we see each other; we stay at each others houses.”

The TIGI culture - which is driven by technology, education and excitement has been shaped by Bruno’s experiences throughout his career. The launch of TIGI colour this year is a significant new stepping stone.

“Being independent in business means we are in control of our destiny,” Bruno. “It allows us to be who we are and we can move a lot quicker than others. We look to department stores, make-up stores and even wine bottles for different ideas. That’s the reason I think we have been able to maintain out innovation.”

Co-founder of Toni&Guy/TIGI USA, Glasgow born James Morrison has spent two decades travelling the world, educating hairdressers and sharing his inspirational story. He also runs three salons in Calafornia, with a combined turnover in excess of $6 million.

During his 30-year multi-faceted career, he has written a highly successful book. Alphabet of Balance, received countless accolades for his creative talent as a hairdresser, has been named one of the top educators of the year by Modern Salon magazine and counts Simon Fuller, manager of LA-based David and Victoria Beckham, as a close friend (his impressions of Posh and family are hilarious).

For the UK group, James led a seminar, entitled ‘Staff, Clients and Profitability’, sharing his secrets of business success in such an engaging style that it was instantly designed necessary to fly him over to Britain for an extended two-day version!

REMIX
Kerpow! In another exclusive for the UK hairdressing group, an incredible TIGI line-up of Anthony Mascolo, Nick Irwin, Zak Mascolo and James Morrison previewed their brand new Remix collection – a series of wearable, versatile cuts and underpinned by new TIGI colour. Look out for the videos and photography (all shot in TIGI’s inimitably edgy style) later this year. The team also presented TIGI’s incredible Alta Moda looks, developed out of a creative collaboration with Vivienne Westwood and featuring some of the designer’s most stunning dresses – even Pat Mascolo was tempted onstage to demonstrate an avant-garde make-up look. Exciting, visual and totally inspiring!

In September, over 300 UK and Ireland Matrix Hairdressers jetted out to Puerto Banus, Spain, as part of the Club Matrix International Conference.
The programme showcased the Matrix Artistic team live in two specialised rooms, focusing on cutting and colour.
Delegates were also offered 3 seminars in a dedicated Business room, covering retail, team motivation and maximising business potential.
The highlight of the 4 days for many was the ‘white hot’ themed gala dinner where everyone danced the night away at the world famous Nikki Beach club.

We were treated like royalty meeting hooker and young, Paul Faltrick and dancing the night away with Martin Woodgate and Marcus, marketing manager for the UK Matrix Brand.

We had great fun around the pool with the other Matrix Destination Fame Winners Dan and Gil.

As part of TIGI's European Release Conference on Sunday 2 March 2008, 1500 Hairdressers from European Salons attended at the Grosvenor House in London's Park Lane, the TIGI Awards recognised individuals and groups who have excelled over the past year. Simon Ostler, MD of European Operations was compere for the awards and was joined on stage by Nick Irwin TIGI European Creative Director.

The first award was a presentation to the 2007 Inspirational Youth Team. The 11 team members were trained and mentored by Nick Irwin and Akos Bodi, respectively TIGI European Creative Director and TIGI European Educational Director, nurtured by TIGI Show director, Mike Esa and supported by other members of the TIGI team. The initiative is important in the annual calendar of TIGI events and illustrates Anthony Mascolo's philosophy of pushing forward the stars of tomorrow and sharing both knowledge and experiences.

Jemma Leach from Yazz Number One Hair Studio ,Rawdon,Leeds was one of the stars of Inspirational Youth 2007 and the experience saw her grown both creatively and personally. On stage to give out their awards was Emma Berry, Editor of Creative Head magazine, Inspirational Youth's media sponsors.

The most prestigious award of the evening was the TIGI Salon of the Year Award.

This was presented to Paul Shakeshaft and the team at Yazz Number One Hair Studio for their outstanding creativity in Hairdressing, retailing success, innovative retailing ideas and their successful business initiatives.

The whole team from Yazz Number One Hair Studio joined Paul onto the stage to receive their award - Paul said “ To win such an accolade beating all of the other TIGI UK Hair Salons is an amazing achievement from my team”, making a powerful end to the Awards' ceremony.

Matrix Destination Fame winners Dan Bonar, Gill Berry and Charlotte Brookes have embraced the first instalment of their year of fame. The trio teamed up with Matrix Artistic Directors Hooker and Young, Errol Douglas MBE and Paul Falltrick to shoot twelve stunning images for the Matrix 2009 calendar.

Working with their inspirational mentors, Dan, Gill and Charlotte developed concepts and moodboards that they then brought to life in a two day shoot in a London studio.

"It's just been amazing," says Gill. "You couldn't buy an experience like this. "To be able to work with three mentors like that is just fabulous. It's been a fantastic day." Charlotte adds: "It's such a fantastic experience. I never expected to get all this from just one competition".

Leed’s successful Yazz Number One Hair Studio are one of only four finalists in the British Hairdressing Business Awards Retail Salon of the Year Sponsored by TIGI.  Yazz Number One Hair Studio, was recently voted by a panel of industry experts to be one of the best in business within the hairdressing industry.

Yazz Number one Hair Studio, who has in a luxurious salon in Leeds has been voted as a finalist in one of the most highly regarded categories within the acclaimed British Hairdressing Business Awards. To achieve finalist status in these highly competitive awards is a fantastic achievement and underlines the successful business acumen and quality that is associated with Yazz Number One Hair Studio.

Yazz Number One Hair Studio is the only business from Leeds to receive finalist status within the British Hairdressing Business Awards. Presented by Hairdressers Journal International, the British Hairdressing Business Awards are now celebrating their tenth anniversary and are designed to specifically reward excellence and exceptional business practice. “Year-on-year, the standard of entries has grown and developed,” comments Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hairdressers Journal International, Jayne Lewis-Orr. “Entries are alive with innovation, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial expertise showing amazing skills across the breadth of business management, and this year was no exception.  The judges had a very difficult job selecting the finalists in each category.  To achieve finalist status in the awards is a tremendous testimony to Yazz Number One Hair Studio’s successful business acumen”

The category that Yazz Number One Hair Studio finalised within is regarded as being one of the most exciting within the British Hairdressing Business Awards, as it highlights those salons that have the expert skills and qualities necessary to succeed within the highly competitive hairdressing industry. Yazz Number One Hair Studio will now compete against three salons from across the UK who has also achieved finalist status within this category.  The awards ceremony hosted by a leading media personality, celebrates the best of British hairdressing business acumen and will be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Monday 8th September 2008.

Paul Shakeshaft was absolutely delighted to hear the news of their finalist nomination and exclaimed; “2008 has been an absolutely incredible year for Yazz Number One Hair Studio and to be recognised amongst your peers for your business practice is a wonderful feeling.  The nomination has created a real buzz amongst our team and all of our clients and is a fantastic achievement and honour - not only for ourselves, but for the salon team and business as a whole.”

British Hairdressing Business Awards 2008 Finalists

The first round of HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards has been completed and the finalists have been selected.
These are the finalists who are in with a chance of glory at the prestigious awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on September 8 2008.

Retail Salon of the Year Sponsored by TIGI
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Yazz Number One Hair Studio, Leeds
Frances Hunter Hair & Beauty, Stirling
Migele Experience, Kirkcaldy, Fife.

A team of 12 young hairdressers were carefully selected from hair salons across the United Kingdom to work with the TIGI International Creative team, under the leadership of Anthony Mascolo, TIGI International Creative Director, and Nick Irwin European Creative Director.

Charlotte from Yazz Number One Hair Studio, Rawdon has been selected to join the 2008 TIGI Inspirational Youth Programme.

Talented hairdresser Charlotte from Yazz Number One Hair Studio, Rawdon Leeds has been selected to join the prestigious TIGI Inspirational Youth Team for a twelve month intensive training programme in London under the instruction of a talented team of TIGI hairstylists, photographers, makeup artists and show producers.

Inspirational Youth was started 3 years ago by global hair Product Company: TIGI. It is a training programme designed to give a group of young hairdressers the challenge of creatively preparing a show for Salon Live. This is a specially constructed 2000-seater theatre that is set up during the weekend of the Salon International Hair & Beauty Exhibition and is held at London’s top exhibition venue: Excel.

The training programme takes place over a 12 month period prior to the show. Each of the Inspirational Youth team members are nominated by their individual salon owners, but are nurtured as a team by the TIGI International Creative Team.

Anthony Mascolo, International Creative director of TIGI and renowned hairdresser, photographer and image makeup, believes strongly in pushing the next generation: 'Youth are our future. I have always said that you have to listen to them and that you can learn a lot from them. They have the radical ideas, they bring about changes in the world and they are aware of changing trends, even before they happen.

But you know, they need us too. We've got the experience, knowledge and confidence. We can help them grow, inspire their creativity and motivate them and that's why I started Inspirational Youth.

I wanted to create a team of young hairdressers and take them on the ultimate experience - a training course that ended up with doing a show. They learn how to create amazing hair, how to work on stage, how to create hair for a photo shoot, and how to talk to camera. They get to work with my top guys (which is pretty special in itself): Nick Irwin, our European Creative Director and other members of the Creative Team, give them one-to-one support, Mike Esa our Show Director gives them his first hand knowledge of presentation skills and working on stage, Mauro Carraro, head of our film department, gives them hints on interview techniques and films them too, the photographers at Bed Head Studio all work with them to give them tips on holding model castings as well as actually working on a shoot and Linda Evans, who is both our Cosmetics Director and my PR, is managing the Team this year to really help them fuse as a strong team entity.'

If past years are anything to go by, the individual team members will not only greatly enhance their skills and their confidence, but they will also bond as a unique team and make some lasting friendships.

In May 2008 Matrix launched a national hairdressing competition open to every hairdresser in the UK and Ireland.

The brief was to create a look using colour,that is bang on trend for 2008/9.

The 12 chosen Finalists were invited down to London on the 13th July, to the Matrix International Academy to re create their look and inspiration to a panel of well known hairdressing experts.

There will be three grand prize winners who will receive 12 months of fame, the stylists will be given the opportunity to work with the International Matrix Creative Team, feature in Matrix Brand Shoots and Hairdressing Shows along with their very own Matrix Calendar Shoot which will be distributed to salons nationwide.

Gemma and Charlotte have managed to secure a place in the final 12 out of the thousands of entries from Hair Salons across the UK and Ireland!! To have one stylist chosen is an amazing result, two stylists being selected for the final 12 in the UK and Ireland from Yazz Number One hair Studio is just incredible!!!

Yazz up and coming JEMMA LEACH
creative stylist at Yazz One hair studios in Leeds, might be just 20 years old but she’s already kickstarted a great career in hairdressing by being selected as a member of TIGI’s Inspirational Youth. The team of 11 young stylists gets the opportunity to spend six months working with the TIGI Creative Team, a cluster of top hairdressers, photographers, fashion stylists, PR experts,show directors and film makers from TIGI Bed Head. The culmination of the training is the TIGI-sponsored Inspirational Youth Show, for which the team puts together its own collection.

The collection...
...Began with a culmination of moodboards created by all 11 stylists in the team. We each came up with visual images that best described the sort of look we wanted to create, not just of the hair but the make-up, clothes and even the look of the model too. The TIGI Creative Team would then give us more direction, suggesting other ideas we might not have thought of.

Our focus...
...Was really to create an eclectic group of styles that represented our own personalities and ideas.We didn’t have a brief. We then had to come up with two looks: an avant-garde style and a more classic, commercial look, one of which we would then choose to create for the Inspirational Youth show. Luckily, the whole team was very different
and having our own interests and inspirations made putting together an eclectic collection easy, though we did have to sit down and discuss our ideas together and make some changes to ensure it worked as a whole.

My inspiration...
...Came from the textured styles in TIGI’S 2006 Ricochet Collection, as well as some of the TIGI shows I've been to and the latest trends, particularly the ‘60s and ‘70s revival. I love some of the new generation of models such as Lily Cole too. I think we can relate to her more than some of the older models. Her baby doll look was definitely an inspiration when it came to choosing my model and was the reason i went for a redhead.

The techniques...
...Were a mixture of old-fashioned, classic styling, blow-drying, heated rollers, pin curling and clipping but with a modern twist. We used a lot of the TIGI Hardcore Curling Sticks, which are great for creating bends. For my avant-garde style, i created an old-fashioned vertical row on the front of the head but, again, with a modern twist.

Our kit bags...
...Had been packed by TIGI with Anthony Mascolo scissors, a Hardcore styling kit and various other products that became must-haves throughout the shoot, such as Superstar Hairspray, Headrush, Hard To Get and Masterpiece Hairspray, which was brilliant for creating shine and hold.

We learned...
...How to put a complete look together, from the clothes, hair and make-up right down to how you get that final polished look on camera. I gained so much from learning how to present myself to an audience, with the help of show producer Mark Esa. My confidence in the salon and in myself has definitely improved. It has been the most incredible experience of my hairdressing career and it’s made me want to get more involved in stage and photo work.

On Thursday 24th April 2008 Yazz and the artistic team supported a fashion show in aid of Breast Cancer at the JCT600 garage, Leeds.

Yazz provided all the hair and make up for all of the models and staff for the evening. The event was a great success and we helped to raise £4,500 for the charity which was an excellent effort.

The surroundings were amazing full of Maserati, Porshe, Ferrari, Bentley and Aston Martin, we were all in our element!

We have a couple coming up this year and we will keep you informed of our achievements.

The Stylists win an amazing trip to Sandy Lane Barbados. Employee of the year Carol and retailer of the year Zoe in 2008.

A team of 12 young hairdressers were carefully selected from hair salons across the United Kingdom to work with the TIGI International Creative team, under the leadership of Anthony Mascolo, TIGI International Creative Director, and Nick Irwin European Creative Director.

A team of 12 young hairdressers were carefully selected from hair salons across the United Kingdom to work with the TIGI International Creative team, under the leadership of Anthony Mascolo, TIGI International Creative Director, and Nick Irwin European Creative Director.

Zoe of Yazz Number One Hair Studios in Rawdon, Leeds, was selected to be part of this TIGI Inspirational Youth Team.

The TIGI Creative Team spent six months working with Zoe and the other 11 artistic stylists from across the United Kingdom.

The Inspirational Youth Team members were chosen and trained by TIGI, to shape them into becoming future stars of the British Hairdressing Industry.

Over the six months Zoe worked with professional models on cutting, styling and casting. Zoe was also involved in a photo shoot working closely with the TIGI International Director Anthony Mascolo, 3 times British hairdressing of the year!

Zoe, said, "TIGI Inspirational Youth has been an amazing journey, one I could have only dreamt of. To be given this fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best Hairdressers in the world has been phenomenal. The inspiration, creativity and vision have been electric."

As part of their mission, Zoe and the other young Hairdressers stars of the future showcased their work live on stage in front of 1500 UK Hairdressers at the recent Salon International Show at Excel Exhibition Centre in London.

What an amazing opportunity for young creative Hairdresser from Rawdon, Leeds!!