Nicola Clarke
nicola clarke,hairdresser,John Frieda,Blonde,hair styling,hair,celebrity style
nicola clarke top 10 uk hairdressers
A film and fashion colourist, Supporting Expert and Ambassador for Pantene Pro-V\'s Colour Expressions, Nicola\'s client list includes Kate Moss and Madonna. When not tending to the A-list on location, she\'s based at the John Frieda salon in Mayfair (020 7491 0840)
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Trend: Muted cool blonde hues will create a Scandinavian snow queen vibe. Tip: Blondes, combat the winter blues with a lighter hair colour to brighten a winter complexion - within 2/3 shades of your natural tone.
Take home: Pantene Pro-V Blonde Expressions Colour Intensive Treatment, £3.99.
Taboo: Mousy brown.
Ben Cooke
Victoria Beckham,Ben Cooke,hairdresser,hair styling,hair care,hair,celebrity style
ben cooke top 10 uk hairdressers
Thrust into the spotlight as the hair genius behind Victoria Beckham\'s radical new look, Ben is co-owner of the hip Lockonego salon in Chelsea (020 7795 1798) and a Brand Ambassador for Clairol Herbal Essences (lockonego.com)
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Trend: Bobs: from one length to graduated, micro to shoulder length, retro to futuristic.
Tip: Naked hair - natural beats forced looking every time.
Take home: Herbal Essences Rainforest Flowers Dazzling Shine Shampoo, £2.19.
Taboo: Obvious extensions.
Akin Konizi
Akin Konizi,hair care,hair,Wella,hairstyles,hairdresser
akin konizi top 10 uk hairdressers
International Artistic Director for hob salons and the current London Hairdresser of the Year, Akin has just received his first nomination for British Hairdresser of the Year. His precision cuts feature regularly in the handbag.com galleries (hobsalons.com)
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Trend: Couture hair with structure and shape referencing the \'40s and \'50s but with a contemporary twist.
Tip: Blast-drying and directing the hair according to the \'forwards, backwards, forwards\' technique.
Take home: Wella High Hair Crystal Styler, £6.45
Taboo: Retro-boho.
Rae Palmer
Rae Palmer,loreal,hair styling,hair care,hair,hair colour,colourist
rae palmer top 10 uk hairdressers
One of L\'Oréal\'s top 1% of colourists in the UK, Rae\'s salon in Southsea is also one of the country\'s first to offer Kérastase\'s Kérathermie treatment, an in-salon service for weak, dry, and rebellious hair (023 9242 6622).
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Trend: Colour will be bold, but sophisticated.
Tip: Have slices of colour through your hair to give an instant update – think caramel or bronze slices on brunettes, honey and platinum or peaches and cream on blondes.
Take home: Redken Color Extend Leave-in Treatment, £11.50
Taboo: Fade.
Sharon Peake
Sharon Peake,bob,hair styling,hair care,hair,hairstyles
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A nominee for the North Western Hairdresser of the Year Award 2006, Sharon\'s renowned for her creative styling and is a member of the Clynol Artistic Team. Her Ethos Hairdressing salons are in Manchester (0161 8351111) and Chorlton (0161 860 0333).
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Trend: Bob shapes with a lot of graduation; wedge-type styles teamed with choppiness, stronger shapes.
Tip: Get a little bit of bend on those straighteners move away from poker straight lank hair, get some bounce!
Take home: Clynol\'s id care Illuminate Smoothing Shine Treatment, £8.25 (clynol.com)
Taboo: Flat and forced.
Lisa Shepherd
lisa shepherd,Brunette,hair styling,hair care,hair,hair colour,helena christensen
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She\'s both the current British Hairdresser of the Year and Colour Technician of the Year with a reputation for creating beautiful, wearable tones in her mega-successful salon, Lisa Shepherd Midlands in Kidderminster and taking them global (01562 748833)
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Trend: Brunettes are definitely lightening up - bronze is the buzzword.
Tip: Look at having a blend of shimmery dark copper golds and warm chocolates on a chestnut base. Think Helena Christensen.
Take home: Clynol Enrich Color Protection Shampoo, £6.65 (01296 314100).
Taboo: Stripy highlights.
Louise Smith
Louise Smith,ladylike,hair styling,hair care,hair,hairdresser
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Shortlisted for South West Hairdresser of the Year once again, Louise\'s trademark is commercial and wearable hair, making the most of femininity to bring out her clients\' best features. Find her at Essensuals salon in Salisbury (01722 413 234).
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Trend: Luxurious, healthy, glossy hair dressed down during the day and polished looking for the evenings.
Tip: Use products with subtle support and the cool shot on your hairdryer to help fix your style in place.
Take home: Label.m Shine Spray, £8.95.
Taboo: Poker straight locks.
Charlie Taylor
Charlie Taylor,hairdresser,bob,curls,hair styling,hair care,hair,Tresemme
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Scottish Hairdresser of the Year Charlie Taylor is also a brand ambassador for TRESemmé. Find her working her magic at Charlie Taylor Hair, Health & Beauty salons in Perth and Dundee (charlie-taylor.co.uk)
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Trend: Bobs will make a bolder statement by incorporating bolder elements like partings, curls, fringes and asymmetry.
Tip: Create different sizes of curls in the same style to create added volume and interest.
Take home: TRESemmé Repair Vitamin E & Pro Vitamin B5 Restructuring Treatment Masque, £3.99.
Taboo: Wash and wear.
Richard Ward
Richard Ward,hair care,hair,celebrity style,hairdresser
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Trinny and Susannah\'s What Not To Wear tress troubleshooter and a regular on Extreme Makeover, Richard\'s stylish Chelsea Metrospa is both a celebrity haunt and a mecca for makeovers (richardward.co.uk)
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Trend: Heavily backcombed Sixties and Victoriana inspired up-dos.
Tip: Backcomb the ends of your ponytail for a mussed-up, edgy look.
Take home: L\'Oréal Professionnel tecni.art Air Fix, £8.50 (0800 072 6699).
Taboo: Uptight hair.
Mark Woolley
Mark Woolley,hair care,hair,hairdresser
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Mark is an award-winning hairdresser with an eye for the \'here & now.\' At his Saks Hair & Beauty salon in Brighton he creates wearable, beautiful hair, but with a street style edge (markwoolley.com)
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Trend: The bob grows up and combines the 80\'s flick with a sleek geometric shape.
Tip: Layers on their own and strategically placed highlights will instantly create and emphasise body and volume.
Take home: Saks ceramic styling iron, from £65
Taboo: WAG styles
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