The Fellowship Academy of Merit and Excellence is an annual initiative that was created by the British Fellowship of Hairdressing to nurture, encourage and promote an elite group of young, up-and-coming hairdressers in all aspects of the industry. Each year, 4 hairdressers are chosen to be a part of the F.A.M.E. team. The talented team this year consists of:

• Ashley Cockrell, Percy & Reed

• Tania Faenza, Toni & Guy Canary Wharf

• Lora Griffin, Simon Webster Hair

• Alastair Jubbs, VAE Hair

The stylists are mentored by the team leader; this year being lead by the extraordinary editorial and celebrity hairdresser Nick Irwin. The F.A.M.E. Team Project Leader ensures that the four members have a calendar of incredible educational opportunities, as well as providing the support and guidance throughout their 1 year tenure as part of the F.A.M.E. team.

Nick and the team jetted over to Australia to showcase their skills at the annual Hair Expo in Sydney. Prema was lucky enough to host the team at our Surry Hills location while they prepped for the renowned event. The salon was abuzz with all of the hair that needed to be done, as well as scouting models for the show and creating a spontaneous photoshoot in the process of all the beautiful chaos. It was an absolute pleasure hosting Nick and the F.A.M.E. Team and we hope to see them all again soon!