Salon International

So a a few weeks have passed since Salon International 2015 (time is clearly escaping me too quickly!!!) And so i'm sat here just reflecting on what was a great weekend of sharing our latest collections with the audience but also having the chance to check out some of the other artists work over the weekend    

                         

First up was the Michelle Griffin art team with myself, Michelle and Evi. It was all about showcasing our new collection for 2015 "Conflict", for me conflict this year was all about working with conflicting textures and shapes. So working a gorgeous strong shape but with the softness of an internal texture and likewise some gorgeous textures but with a strength to the style coming in from a colour placement point of view in some of the looks. Whilst empowering our amazing models and capturing the strength and beauty of each individual. 

  

On the Sunday we led hour long master classes for "Zen Hair" working with there fantastic range of hair extensions and showing the audience how to utilise their whole range and how best to market that within a salon environment. In between those slots I was lucky enough to grab some time to watch a few of my friends within the industry and catch a glimpse of what they were showcasing on various stages, which was actually so nice to get a chance to do as for the past couple of years at these kinds of events I haven't been able to catch a minute to myself to watch anything.

And then finally on the Monday I was on stage with my amazing Clubstar Art team team mates for what was our last show as a team and drew a close to what has been such a blooming amazing year. 

It seems so strange to think that the year is over but looking back at our first presentation together and comparing it with our final show. It made me realise just quite how far we had come and none less than myself, by that I mean that when I think of my presentation and the nerves I felt on the first few shows compared to the feeling of enjoyment I had during the final show it was amazing! I mean don't get me wrong my hands were still shaking which was pretty scary as I was taking clippers to my models fringe (she was close to losing an eyebrow) but I was able to take a breath and soak up being on stage with 4 guys I know have become very good friends of mine and that was such a good feeling. 

I'd recommend any body to get involved with such teams and it goes without saying that I'd recommend the Clubstar Art Team to anyone aged between 18-25 because as a young hairdresser it's sometimes hard to catch the break to get your self exposed in ways that clubstar and particularly the fellowship allow. It allows you to really gain a reputation and show the industry what is to come from you. Along with a chance to hone your skills and find yourself as an artist and the kind of work you want to showcase.  So I'd like to thank everyone who has been involved in allowing me to continue to develop myself whilst also allowing me to create the hairstyles I love creating. So BIG THANKS and BIG LOVE! 

Hopefully see you again next year Salon International 

Liam Paul