Aveda names the six talented creative stylists joining its first UK & Ireland Artistic Team. During a tough audition process the stylists each presented a model to a panel of judges including world-renowned and award-winning stylist Antoinette Beenders, to win a place on the team.
Antoinette Beenders, Aveda’s vice president and global creative director, will lead the newly-formed team through a two-year mentoring programme where they will enhance their skills. The art team will also create inspirational assets to inspire the network and represent the Aveda brand live on stage at large-scale events. What an exciting opportunity!
Aveda Artistic Team members
Karen Thomson
@kamhairandbody
Previously crowned Scottish Hairdresser of the Year in 2018/2019, Karen owns one of Scotland’s leading salons, Kam Hair and Beauty. Aveda says Karen has a passion for nurturing, developing and inspiring the next generation of hairdressers.
Davide Spinelli
@davidespinellieducation
Former finalist of the Fellowship Image Award in 2020, Davide has worked with some of the best in the industry. He is currently the creative director of Butcher’s flagship Aveda Salon in East London.
Domenico Sansone
@domenico_butchers
An experienced business operations manager of Butchers flagship Aveda Salon in East London. Domenico has pursued further studies in photography at Central Saint Martins University and has shown his work at many prestigious events worldwide.
Judith Rennie
@willittandjames
A trained milliner and makeup artist with an ND in fine art, Judith has worked internationally for some of the biggest companies in the industry. Aveda says Judith has created styles for runways around the world, and for several different films and TV shows. Intriguing! Judith is the Owner and Director of Willitt & James, an independent salon based in rural Devizes. Willitt & James specialises in one-of-a-kind, personalised hair.
Sam Bell
@sambellhair
Owner and Director of Hair at 58, a multi-award-winning Aveda Concept salon in Bristol, Sam has been an Aveda Artist for over 15 years. Sam has been crowned International Female in the Spanish Live Fashion Hair Awards and has shown her talents at Celebrity X-Factor.
Krysia West
@krysiawesthair
An award-winning hair loss specialist and educator, as well as the successful CEO of Perfectly Posh Hair and Postiche Academy, Krysia claimed the Best Hair Extensions in the UK title at the Hair Awards 2023. Impressive!
Hayley Hughes
Hayley Hughes, national education manager for Aveda, says: “We were overwhelmed by the quality of every entrant and the standard was so high throughout, which really made our jobs difficult. We loved seeing the finalists’ work and learning about their creative processes, inspirations and future goals and we are delighted with the fantastic line-up we have for our first ever UK & Ireland Artistic Team. We are all really excited to see the new team’s journey and follow their progression over the next two years.”
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