Set the Tone at Westrow

Set the Tone at Westrow
Five colour graduates from our seven style-savvy salons were also celebrating this month after they each successfully completed the prestigious L’Oreal Colour Specialist course, which sets the standard for colourists dedicated to technical excellence.  There is now a total of nine technically-savvy Colour Specialists throughout our seven salons who are experts in what’s hot in colour this season. Head to one of our salons for a complimentary colour consultation. You won’t be disappointed!

Call any of the Westrow salons to talk colour now!
HARROGATE Tel: 01423 522666
ILKLEY  Tel: 01943 600091  
LEEDS Tel: 0113 2456948
LEEDS Tel: 0113 245 6220
WESTPARK Tel: 0113 274 0999
WETHERBY Tel: 01937 588 777
YORK Tel: 01904 629 991

Go with the flow Come on,Vogue

 

Congratulations to Westrow's Lauren Elliot and Matthew Sutcliffe, winners of the 2012 L'Oreal Colour Trophy, whose stunning work has been showcased in the latest issue of Brtish Vogue. Editor Alexandra Shulman describes the March issue as: "one of the most relevant of the year" and the spring equivalent of the September issue. "As a fashion showcase, we know that it will be scanned by designers, photographers, stylists and retailers, as well as by our faithful non-industry readers, to see what is happening in the fashion world, and this year we won't disappoint," says Alexandra. "Apart from anything else, the breadth of photography and styling emphasises the versatility and originality of the creative side of fashion." 

FameTeam update with Mathew Sutcliffe..A Day With Errol Douglas

 

FameTeam update with Mathew Sutcliffe.

A Day With Errol Douglas

The day started early for all of the 'Fame Team' members. As snow covered most of England the team were heading to the Bed Head studio in Battersea to spend a full day learning editorial and avant-garde hair from the master that is Errol Douglas MBE. 

Without too much disruption the team assembled at 10am; Errol had already set up his kit and had prepped his model - he obviously haven’t had to battle with southern rail since 7am! We were amazed at the amount of hair pieces and kit he had but couldn’t wait to hear about the day he had planned for us. We started the day with a fascinating talk through Errol’s career; it was enthralling to hear about how it all started in a salon in the East End of London aged 11, as a Saturday boy and how he worked his way up the ladder even sharing his 'Fame Team' experience to reach the point where he is traveling across the globe working on high profile shoots and shows.He also shared some invaluable advice on being the fame team 2013. 

 Errol brought his amazing 6ft pale brunet model out from where she was hiding - the hair had already been prepped with some embossing to create a candyfloss texture to work with. The first look Errol did for us used some of his favourite items of kit - chopped up hair donuts - a series of roles placed on top of the hair. It was a fantastic first look. 

The next style used a hair piece Errol and his team had prepped along with a very fine hair net - again he showed us ways of securing the hair and how to attach external hair pieces.This look was full of movement through the back but with a very fine black hairnet created structure.

The penultimate look was hidden hair pieces and wire; created by covering a visor in the models hair and wiring a plat at the back with the end result been a shell shape.

The final style re-created one of Errol’s BHA looks; it not only had a hair peace but the return of Errol’s prised donuts. It encompassed all the elements of the day and was a fabulous look to finish on and when the gown was removed the combination of killer heals and a sky scraping hair style, the model looked incredible. 

After lunch it was our turn and we all got involved as soon as we could. In something akin to the Great British Bake Off we all started busily prepping our models hair with the same super fine crimp that Errol used. We spent the afternoon jamming with each other creating our own versions of Errol’s looks and then taking it in our own direction. By the end of the day we had the start of some amazing shapes we could use in the shows and shoots we have coming up. 

Over all it was a great day once again.

 

WOW!! NEW YEAR, NEW HUE

NEW YEAR, NEW HUE
As winner of the 2012 L'Oreal Colour Trophy, we pride ourselves on offering you the 'wow' factor every time you visit one of our seven salons, which is why we've launched Westrow offer Wednesday - or WOW. With New Year just around the corner, get set for a heavenly half-price colour service booked with every cut and finish each Wednesday throughout January 2013. It's the perfect reason to update your colour this season.

Call any of the Westrow salons to book WOW
HARROGATE Tel: 01423 522666
ILKLEY Tel: 01943 600091 
LEEDS Tel: 0113 2456948
LEEDS Tel: 0113 245 6220
WESTPARK Tel: 0113 274 0999
WETHERBY Tel: 01937 588 777
YORK Tel: 01904 629 991
Terms & Conditions
Skin test required 48 hours prior to colour application | Available on Wednesdays only | Available at selected salons
Available with selected Stylists | Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotion | Quote WOW when making your appointment.

Merry Christmas

 

Here at Westrow we've enjoyed an incredible, multi award-winning year throughout our seven salons, which wouldn't have been possible without all of YOU! With this in mind and with Christmas just around the corner, we would like to thank you for your continued loyalty and wonderful support and we wish you a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2013!  

Westrow Style for Haven Breast Cancer

The Westrow Artistic Team recently styled the hair at the Haven Breast Cancer Charity Event in Yorkshire.

Held at the 18^th Century Oulton Hall in Leeds, employees from First Direct walked the runway in order to raise money for the Haven charity in Leeds, of which Prince Charles has been a patron since 2000.

The charity offers support and help to those whose lives which have been touched by breast cancer, and promotes integrated healthcare specifically designed to support people through their breast cancer treatment.

On the night, Westrow styled the hair of 15 models who strutted their stuff on the catwalk in front of more than 250 guests. A raffle on the night, along with donations at the event and online, raised a grand total of £5,000 for the worthy cause.

Creative Director of the Westrow Artistic Team, Steve Rowbottom, said, “Styling at the First Direct Fashion Show to help raise funds for The Haven was a wonderful opportunity for the Westrow Artistic Team to give something back. The Haven is an incredible initiative and we look forward to continuing our work with our chosen charity in the future.”

Treble up for Matthew

WESTROW’S MATTHEW SUTCLIFFE ANNOUNCED AS MEMBER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS 2013 FELLOWSHIP FOR BRITISH HAIRDRESSING FAME TEAM

Westrow’s award-winning Artistic Director, Matthew Sutcliffe, from Westrow 18 Thornton’s Arcade in Leeds was named as one of only four stylists to make it as a member of the 2013 Fellowship for British Hairdressing FAME Team.

Only four stylists are selected each year by an esteemed judging panel of industry experts to become part of the industry-renowned team. This dynamic new FAME Team was revealed at the Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s Luncheon and Awards, which took place at London’s exclusive Dorchester Hotel on 3^rd December.

The Fellowship Academy of Merit and Excellence is an annual initiative that was created to nurture, encourage and promote an elite group of young, up-and-coming talented hairdressers in all aspects of the industry. Offering unique exposure and a possible platform to future stardom, the FAME Team is the UK hairdressing’s original, and still the best, independent launch vehicle for young creative stylists.

To date 67 young hairdressers have experienced FAME including subsequent British Hairdresser of the Year Umberto Giannini, Antoinette Beenders and Lisa Shepherd.

The team will be in the experienced hands of industry mentors throughout 2013 including Bruce Masefield, UK Creative Director, Sassoon, who will take on the role of Artistic Director and The Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s Hairdresser of the Year, Bruno Marc Giamattei of Marc Antoni, who will act as FAME Team Manager.

The announcement was the culmination of an incredible year artistically for Matthew, who won the 2012 L’Oreal Colour Trophy in May with Lauren Elliott from Westrow West Park as well as the 2012 IT Guy at the Creative HEAD It List awards. His entry into the 2013 FAME team is a hat trick of success for a stylist destined for the top and it’s clear that Matthew is now well on his way to industry acclaim.

Westrow Director, Steve Rowbottom, said: “Matthew has had an amazing year that most stylists could only dream of. Winning the 2012 L’Oreal Colour Trophy and 2012 IT Guy award this year ensured the hairdressing industry recognised Matthew really is one to watch, but to become a member of the prestigious 2013 FAME Team really is the icing on the cake. His hat trick of success this year is testament to his creativity and skill and he will be waving the Westrow flag throughout his hairdressing experiences as part of the FAME team in 2013.”