We’re thrilled to introduce the finalists for the 2024 HAIRDOTCOM Scholarship! This unique scholarship is all about celebrating creativity and recognizing the diverse talents within the ever-growing hair industry. It offers the winner a chance to dive into various exciting opportunities in this competitive field.
The HAIRDOTCOM Art Team, known for their passion and expertise across all areas of hairdressing, brings you this exceptional scholarship focused on creative excellence like never before.
The 12 finalists are as follows:
- Phoebe Friend, Shag London
- Meg Piper, Solstice Hair Studio
- Anya O’Callaghan, Kevin Murphy
- Harriet Bull, Tribe Salons
- Chris Grimley, Fusion Hair Co.
- Kerry-Ann Buckell, KB Hair Extensions
- Bekie Joyce Taylor, Edward James Hair
- Clare Cartwright, Elysian Hair
- Hannah – Marcia Larden, Hair by Hannah – Marica
- Natalie Jibeili, The London Jungle
- Gabbie Wain, Tilted Crown Hair Studio
- Olivia Brady, Honeycomb Hair
Last year’s HAIRDOTCOM Scholarship winner, Naomi Brooks has spent the year shadowing individuals from their art team to learn creativity in every aspect of the hair industry. With one-on-one shadowing days with the team as follows:
- A day working on a TV show, concert, or music video with Craig Chapman.
- A day working behind the scenes of a hair show with Ashleigh Hodges
- A year’s Membership of The Hairdressers Social Club with Vivienne Johns.
- ‘Be your Best’ A creative mentoring session with Carolyn Newman
- A ‘Grass Roots’ in salon day with Award Winning Salon, The Hair Bank lead by salon owners, Laura & Ria Kulik, current British Northwestern Hairdressers of the Year.
- Exploring Creative Colour & a Social Media Day with Casey Coleman
- Assisting on a Colour Education Day with Harriet Stokes
- A session day on a photoshoot with Errol Douglas MBE
- A day assisting Celebrity Make-up and Hair Artist Elizabeth Rita
Naomi said: “The HAIRDOTCOM scholarship provides a unique platform for networking, collaborating with fellow passionate hairdressers, and expanding my creative horizons. I am confident that this opportunity will significantly contribute to my growth as a hairdresser, empowering me to refine my skills.”
The HAIRDOTCOM auditions will take place on the 14th of November, with the winner of the HAIRDOTCOM Scholarship will be announced on the 2nd of November at the Fellowship Luncheon and Awards at the Londoner Hotel, London.
