What was your most memorable show?
Every show gives a new experience to my professional life as a session worker so I don’t think any show sticks out. The last show from Falguni & Shane Peacock was brilliant as I have worked with them from the beginning and their clothes for A/W11 where some of the best I have seen around, they are so edgy which some of the bigger and household name designers don’t deliver.
Any fashion disasters?
No, and touch wood I never will have! I work hard to get the best out of the hair for the models and designers so I eliminate any chance of a disaster.
What has been your fashion highlights?
There have been so many and it tends to be a fashion journey you take as you achieve and excel in each show, this propels you to the next.
What’s your ultimate way to unwind after fashion week?
Sitting down and having a great meal with my family, along with a cold drink or two.
Who is your mentor and why?
I think it depends what you want out of a mentor. If I need a business, working or classic creative approach to something then there is nobody better than my boss John Jenkins. If I need new artistic or imaginative ideas then I look in Italian Vogue or some of the less mainstream magazines.
What are your words of wisdom for aspiring session stylists?
Educate yourself and get an understanding of the history of the hairdressing industry. This will be invaluable and you will be foolproof for the future.
What’s hot for AW/11?
I tend to look for ideas and clever points of view. For AW/11 I liked the muted tones of grey and black but also the bold prints. There is a lot of gothic, biker chic, with ‘80s overtones, which is great for hair with an aggressive edge.
What were your favourite shows from A/W11?
I love the big design houses but I prefer the smaller, edgy designers like Falguni & Shane Peacock, Charlie Le Mindu, Jayne Pierson and Pam Hogg.
