PROJECT: Colour Gains Confidence with Simon Shaw

Confidence and clarity in presentations are essential skills for any hairdresser, particularly those looking to make a mark in platform work.

For PROJECT: Colour, there was an opportunity to learn from the best as they spent a day with Fellowship Chairperson, and special guest mentor, Simon Shaw. Ahead of their day, the team were tasked with preparing a mood board on a subject of their choice – from hobbies to hair. They were also asked to bring an item that inspires them, and to learn the lyrics to a song or poem.

All of these were used as starting points by Simon to showcase a series of presentation techniques, pushing the team out of their comfort zone while also providing them with the confidence and technical tips to build on their existing work. Team member, Darrel Starkey-Gettings says:

The day was absolutely incredible. Simon really wants you to succeed and gives you all of the tools needed to be the best you can be. The day has brought the group much closer, and really helped us to bond together. I’ll be using my new skill set in consultations from now on, including slowing down my speaking so what I say can be understood by the clients more and allow them to take in information more freely.

2020 PROJECT: Colour

• Scott Musgrove, The Cutting Company
• Saffron Burton, Safy B's
• Rebecca Johnston, Melissa Timperley Salons
• Harlee Gresty, Lewis Moore Salons
• Connor McIntyre, The Bank Hairdressing
• Darrel Starkey-Gettings, Taylor's Hair Studio
• Megan Niccolls, Voodou Hairdressing
• Eloise Dudley, Toni & Guy, Bournemouth
• Sophie Shipperbottom, Sophie Amelia Ltd
• Harley Pearce, Marc Antoni, Caversham
• Ernesta Mazonaite, Hare and Bone
• Ellen Grimmett,  Andrew Smith Salons