A HEREFORD hairdresser has been recognised as one of UK’s top stylists.
Sam Millard, from Peter Prosser Hairdressing, has reached the UK and Ireland Final of the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2013 with the help of a Hereford shop assistant turned model.
Sam is one of only 36 UK hairdressers to reach the final of the contest, after beating off competition in the young talent category at the Nottingham regional heat.
Sam’s model was 19-year-old Flick Blandford, a Hereford fashion store worker scouted by the hairdresser - the newest member of the talented Peter Prosser Art Team - and together they are now just one stage away from the grand prize.
This year’s award had more than 800 entries at the initial photographic stage, with regional heats taking place across the country in Scotland, Manchester, the Midlands and London over the last few weeks.
Created to discover the industry’s most skilled hair stylists and colourists, the competition focuses on all aspects of hair styling and colouring.
“I’m thrilled to reach the finals of TrendVision,” said Sam. “It’s an honour to be representing Peter Prosser Hairdressing and showcasing my work to the industry that I’m so passionate about. I’ll do all I can to bring the prize home to Hereford.”
The final is due to take place on October 7 at The Roundhouse in Camden, London.
Should Sam be successful at the UK and Ireland Final, he will benefit from a dedicated mentoring programme which will see him taking part in the International TrendVision Award due to take place in Frankfurt in 2014.