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Rush After Dark

Rush After Dark

Setting the pace creatively, the first Rush After Dark session of 2023 took place with the salon group’s Art, Session, Colour and Education teams on show. This was not only a moment for sharing inspiration and education, but also for celebrating the reunion of Rush with the Goldwell brand. An invited audience was presented looks that ranged from salon-friendly cuts and colours to avant Garde and editorial work.

A new partner 

Rush After Dark
L-R: Andy Heasman and models with Julie Winchester (second from right) and Stell Andrew

Welcoming all, co-founder of Rush Salons Stell Andrew spoke about this new partnership with The Kao Corporation, ie the Goldwell brand. He introduced general manager for Kao Salon Division UK & Ireland, Julie Winchester. She echoed Stell’s sentiments highlighting the exciting year ahead for the partnership between the two brands, with the following:

“All of us at Kao Salon are so proud to have Rush back onboard.  Our long-standing, firm friendship, and support for one another marks the start of the most successful and talked about partnerships in the industry. We’re so proud to have joined Stell, Andy and the Rush team at the Rush Academy for their inspirational After Dark event presented by the group’s award-winning Art Team. Bringing together team members from across the salons for a night of creativity and inspiration, it was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our new partnership and we’re really excited for an exciting year ahead!”

Rush After Dark

Mitch Lucas of Goldwell also spoke of how strong the bond between the two companies has always been. Then co-founder Andy Phouli wrapped up the opening by saying what an incredible start to the year the salons had, and 2023 is going to be Rush’s best year ever!

In the spotlight: Rush After Dark

Rush After Dark

Rush international art director, Andy Heasman is a familiar figure on the wider hairdressing scene; accomplished as a show man and an educator. HIs first job this evening was to namecheck a very surprised Sophie Chandler who joins the group’s art team. Hers has been an incredible journey from Saturday girl to leading her own team at London Fashion Week. 

Rush After Dark
Michael Rackett

The informal and immersive evening got underway. Kirsty Judge and Tina Memhi both members of the Rush colour team demonstrated salon-friendly techniques that elevate the haircuts by clever colour placement. Head of assistant education and art team member, Michael Rackett cut the most stunning brunette box bob (coloured by Kirsty). Sophie Chandler created a stunning editorial look adding in black braid and chopsticks to accessorise. New workshop team member Nicole Appadu also demonstrated an intricate avant garde look using different sized plaits to create a standout long-haired style reflective of the work the team have created previously at Fashion Week.

TIna Farey: Rush After Dark

Rush After Dark
Tina Farey

To close, editorial director Tina Farey presented a model in homage to the late Vivienne Westwood with a nod to John Galliano. “Vivienne Westwood was an incredible influence on me. She was a Punk, loved the classics and was a disrupter who fought for the causes she believed in,” said Tina. “She has left a tremendous legacy and along with one of her close friends, John Galliano, has been instrumental in shaping the fashion industry. I want to celebrate them both with this look.”  Tina certainly didn’t disappoint.  The look epitomised both designers from the victory rolls used to create the shape to the back combed almost quiff like top area, to the newspaper accessories that echoed the stunning Galliano prints from the early 90s, and the powdered effect the coloured pale blue and pink spray added – this look reflected couture looks of the 90s in a contemporary way.  

Rush After Dark

 

The last word goes to Rush academy director, Adam Bryant. “What an incredible night. It was fantastic to see so many Rush team members here to network and learn from their colleagues. The work the team showcased was on point and I’m sure the attendees have lots to take back to their salons. The range of work was so diverse, and it shows our younger team what can be achieved by attending the courses we offer at the Academy. I can’t wait for the next one.”

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