Photo Hair Workshop

This week I made my way down to ASK Academy in London for another fantastic course as part of my PR role. This time it was for a Photo Hair Workshop and I wanted to give you an insight into what a course like this can teach you and why this two day insightful workshop might be perfect for you!

 

 

 

1. The Location

This academy is beautiful and we are very lucky to be able to utilise the space. This is really important when choosing a course like this as you don't want to be spending an hour trying to find a small door miles from any tube station or any car park. We always ensure the space is ideal for the shoot and provides plenty of prepping space. Great lighting and right by Marylebone - we certainly aim to please

 

 

2. The Experts

I work with the top industry names in hairdressing and they are all amazing! That isn't even me being bias, promise. This course welcomed back award winning hairdresser Bruno Marc and the expert photographer Kai Wan who were very forthcoming in giving away top tips they have learnt over the years. I got lost on the first day in what makes a photograph win awards - honestly I thought I knew but I had no idea

 

 

 

3. The Information

They need to know their stuff! I don't need to say anymore - if they don't you cannot learn

 

4. Preparation

Mood boards, models, makeup ideas, styling suggestions are all key to a photo shoot. Bruno and Kai gave so much information ready for the following weeks photo shoot. All of a sudden I understood how to enhance a look with the colour of the jacket or to angle the body to create a shape to compliment the finish

 

 

 

5. Ask Questions

A small group is what makes these courses so successful and there was tailored mentoring throughout. Questions could be answered fully and it avoided an embarrassment from an individual not wanting to ask anything. I couldn't write fast enough as I listened to how much these two know about the industry 

 

6. Listen

These industry professionals have given up their time to help you so listen to what they tell you. You might think that makeup or hair will look great on camera but if they suggest you change it slightly then LISTEN! That is why they are helping you and that will give you the image you want to make an impression with

 

7. Focus

On the photo shoot day focus your attention on achieving the best results. Forget about your lunch break and bring it with you as you want the most out of the day. Use all that kit that you have dragged along three streets to get there and relax!

 

 

8. Enjoy!

I loved every minute of this 2 day workshop and I honestly learnt so much. Talk about value for money! I wasn't even there to learn as I attend for reporting purposes but I left feeling like my eyes had been opened

 

9. Book

Photo Hair Workshops can be expensive and that is for a reason. The amount of knowledge you receive is extensive and you crate an image with guidance from a professional. I was so impressed!

 

If you want to know more or find out about other suggestions then get in touch :)

 

P.S. A special mention to Alice North for the photographer x

 

LJ x

An interview with a lucky lady

In my job I get to attend many spectacular events and be part of some amazing education, and this week I got to meet one lucky lady who received a well-deserved Scholarship

Sophie Freegard has been awarded the ‘Step up & Shine’ Scholarship and has started her journey this week of bespoke education work £2,500. I caught up with Sophie to find out more about her and learn more about this brilliant opportunity.

 

 

Okay, Sophie who are you and where do you come from?

I am Sophie Freegard and I live in a little town called Melsham, which is near the beautiful city of Bath. At 16 I knew I wanted to be a hairdresser and so I left school and started my training and now 9 years on I am still doing what I love at Tops Hair Salon and Beauty in Wiltshire

 

I love what you are wearing, I am all about the bold colours, but how would you describe your style?

I do like to be different I guess and be individual and that dictates what I wear and how I look. In my spare time I love spending time with my horse so I have half my wardrobe for my country girl look and half my wardrobe for city fashion

 

Before you explain more about this opportunity, tell me what inspires you in the industry?

My manager Vics inspires me on a day to day basis with how successful she is. She motivates me to be the best I can be and that is what makes me love me job. I also love Errol Douglas and Debbie G is amazing

 

 

You have just finished a 3 day course with the legendary Debbie G, which I will be finding out more about next week, but for those that don’t know what is the Step up and Shine Scholarship?

The late Christofer Mann started the Scholarship as a way of giving young people without the resources the opportunity to learn and develop. Through a mentoring session with Debbie G I have an action packed year of education and I cannot wait

 

How did you apply?

It is run in conjunction with The Fellowship for British Hairdressing and the National Hairdressers’ Federation which was how I found out about it. The advertise the opportunity, plus I had heard about Ollie Vines who won last year and I was desperate to follow in his shoes and get the industry skills he was given. After submitting a YouTube video, I was invited to a one on one interview which I was so nervous about. We had two rounds of judging in the end

 

 

I was there when you were announced at the Presidents Night on Monday 20^th April, and you looked shocked when your name was announced. How did you feel?

I was so shocked. Honestly I was shaking with excitement. It was the best feeling ever! I was nervous about going on stage but everyone was clapping and cheering. I will never forget that day

 

**Ends**

 

Massive congratulations, and I can’t wait to hear how this week went at the beautiful and renowned Billi Currie salon

 

 

 

Sophie has promised to keep me posted on what she is doing so you definitely need to watch this space. This girl is bubbly, creative and very determined and one to watch

 

For more details on opportunities available with The Fellowship email me on laurajane@fellowshiphair.com and I could be meeting you J

Hello HD Brows

So I might be a bit behind by only now starting my HD Brow journey - but I had developed a love for over plucking and a strong dark brow. Think Essex - only in Oxfordshire! Getting married next month means that I need to think about my brow definition slightly more so after being recommended So Hair and Beauty I booked myself in.

 

TIP: Book in advance. WOW! This treatment is popular and I waited patiently for 3 weeks to get in. I think my HD Brow extraordinaire was pretty awesome so I would imagine she is in demand

 

Introducing my brows

 

This is me in the car on my way. I use a Rimmel pencil in dark brown as I don't really have much of a brow I definitely create the shape with strong pressure

 

 

 

 

This is me without my pencil (crying face) Oh god I literally have no brows and this is with 3 weeks not touching them. I suddenly remembers my 16th birthday where I tweezed the hell out of them to create a nice fine line resembling a Nike tick

 

 

 

 

Then came the tinting (you will need to do a 48 hour skin test for this which will be checked so don't forget - I did the reminder thing on my phone to make sure I put it on). This was the very point my fiancé came in to meet me for our dinner date. Supportive as always he referred to me as "Bert or Ernie off Sesame Street"

 

Tint removed (oh gosh do I really look like that without all my makeup on?) I felt massively relaxed and was enjoying the whole experience. Everything was explained to me and I didn't feel worried at all that I might end up leaving looking like I had a monobrow

 

 

 

After some tweezing, waxing and threading Dani then finished my brows with makeup as my over plucking has meant I have a few areas that need working on. She was really lovely how she explained everything to me and didn't make me feel like a complete fool with how I had been looking after them.

 

This is a real experience and I was quite nervous about trying something new with my eye brows. I am all about the brow as I feel it frames me face - and for some reason I feel it make my face look slimmer. Dani explained to me where they should start and end and how to handle bad behaving hairs that grow without any consideration for how they are meant to look. I have a brow-education and I felt that this made me feel completely at ease.

 

I am so rocking this new look and I haven't reached for my Rimmel pencil yet. Small applause is justified if you feel necessary? I am fully converted and my next appointment is booked. Dani was awesome and if you are around my neck of the woods I fully suggest getting an appointment with her. I spend a lot of time having treatments and it is lovely when you meet individuals who put you at ease straight away - and leave u feeling amazing! 

I am converted and I have already booked my next appointment and I also going back for nails too

 

Have you had HD Brows done? What did you think?

 

LJ x