From brunette to blonde again… follow Grace Timothy, Beauty Editor at Glamour Magazines, hair journey with Headmasters Art Director Ollie Blackaby.

Headmasters Art Director Aaron Carlo, worked his hair magic on Melanie C for the cover shoot of her brand new single produced by Jodie Harsh and shot by renowned photographer Tim Brett Day.

HM insider caught up with Aaron to find out the inspiration behind the look and what is was like to meet the former spice girl,

“The shoot had a nightlife theme with dazzling fluorescent lighting and electric colours for a real club scene vibe, complemented by striking neon make-up and styling.

I prepped the hair with L’Oréal Professionnel Volume Lift, L’Oréal Professionnel Volume Riche and L’Oréal Professionnel Pli to create lots of body, volume and movement. I then blow-dried the hair to achieve lift at the roots, before tonging sections into loose waves, which then brushed out for a smooth, voluminous, bouncy finish.

I grew up listening to the Spice Girls so was really excited about meeting Mel, she was a real pleasure to work with and very professional, I felt honored to be able to work alongside her.”

Headmasters Mayfair celebrated in style after winning Hair Salon of the Year at the English Hair and Beauty Awards 6^th May 2012.

Attended by over 300 of the beauty industries elite, the glittering Grand Finals took place at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel and paid homage to the hair and beauty stars of 2012 as voted for by clients.  

The English Hair and Beauty Awards comprised of thirteen awards from Beauty, Hair and Across The Board, with Headmasters Mayfair salon picking up one of the most prestigious awards of the evening Hair Salon of the Year for the London region.

 Once all award winners had been congratulated the party really got started as winners danced the night away sipping wine and cocktails while the DJ pumped out high octane floor-fillers into the small hours. 

Congratulations to the Headmasters Mayfair team!

 “I love the new sheer ombre trend seen on the SS12 catwalks and on celebrity fans Olivia Palermo and Mila Kunis. Ombre colour was first seen back in AW 11 characterised by grown out blonde tones, bleached dyed ends with a matte beachy texture.

For a modern update on this trend go for sheer ombre, it’s much more subtle and super flattering enhancing the natural tones of the hair to illuminate features. To get this colour ask your stylist to add lightness to the lengths of the hair, this will encourage movement and volume, whilist boosting shine and vitality at the same time for a chic luxe finish.”

Headmasters are proud to announce that Naomi Cotter from the Fulham Broadway salon has made it through to the prestigious L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final.

Naomi created a stunning editorial look in just 45mintues demonstrating her knowledge of catwalk trends and hairdressing expertise, competing with over 65 other salons to make it through to the final stage.

HM insider catches up with Naomi to find out the inspiration behind the winning look.

“Inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier A/W catwalk and the jewel colour trend, I made the look wearable by mixing rich ruby, bronze and glossy auburn tones throughout the hair from root to tip. I prepped the hair with L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil and L’Oreal Professionnel Volume Riche for extra shine and bounce, completing the look with a luxe blow dry for a high society, glamorous finish.

Inspiration for styling came from the Versace AW12 collection. The model looked gorgeous, strong yet feminine wearing a floor length black velvet dress with cut out panels. I loved the smoky charcoal eyes and flawless porcelain skin it really complemented the statement colour of the hair.”