F.A.M.E. TEAM 2023: Stephanie Gallagher, Wonderland | Edd Moss, Headmasters, Soho James Parr, Nashwhite | Stacey Wright, McKoy Hair Company

2024

How it all began The Fellowship Academy of Merit and Excellence (F.A.M.E.) is an annual initiative created to nurture, encourage and promote an elite group of young, up-andcoming talented hairdressers in all aspects of the industry.

Offering unique exposure and a possible platform for future stardom, the F.A.M.E. Team is the UK hairdressing industry’s original, and still best, independent launch platform for young creative stylists. The distinguished alumni have produced British Hairdressers of the Year, multicompetition award winners, Presidents of the Fellowship, launched internationally acclaimed product brands and proceeded to style the hair of the famous and fashion-focused.

Photography: Jack Eames Hair: F.A.M.E. Team 2016 Art Direction: Antony Licata & Tina Farey Styling: Bernard Connolly Make-up: Maddy Austin

This year sees the F.A.M.E. Team come of age and reach its 30th Anniversary, so we thought it was the perfect time to take a look back over the years and check out the hairdressing world’s hottest alumini.

F.A.M.E. TEAM featuring the past, present & future featured in the 20th Anniversary magazine 2013

1993 F.A.M.E. Team

1994 F.A.M.E. Team

2006 F.A.M.E. Team

2012 F.A.M.E. Team

Robert Masciave, Umberto Giannini, Carolyn Newman

Errol Douglas, Antoinette Beenders, Samantha Shepherd-Gardner, Darren Messias, Phillip Todd, Matthew Taylor

Amy Donaldson, Nadine Francis, Skyler McDonald, Jamie Stevens

Rebecca Hunt, Isabella Hyde, Ashleigh Hodges, Ryan Harris

“Becoming a member of the FA.M.E. Team in 2006 gave me the biggest platform I could have ever wished for. From working on stage and presenting seminars to learning how to style hair for photographic shoots and fashion shows, it really opens your eyes to every aspect of hairdressing to help you decide which route is for you. If it hadn't been for the FA.M.E. Team, I wouldn't be where I am today and for that, I am forever grateful to the Fellowship and all the mentors that helped me over my year in the team.”

“The FA.M.E. Team was a fantastic experience of personal growth through training, sharing and travelling – three major paths to grow. It opened my eyes to the industry and has led me to take my hairdressing dreams to the next level!”

“I was part of the first ever F.A.M.E. Team. I was very young at the time, eager and hungry for opportunities and I wanted to do everything to climb the ladder of success, establishing my name in the UK. Being put within a different dynamic teaches you how to be receptive of change, how to work with different people, most importantly it taught me the benefits of a give-and-take relationship, which a successful team survives on. Being part of the first F.AM.E. Team that was put together definitely gave me instant recognition within the industry.” Robert Masciave, Metropolis Hairdressing Ltd

“Winning a place on the F.A.M.E. Team remains one of those pivotal moments in my career. The Fellowship is the cradle of new talent in our industry and to make F.A.M.E. Team was a privilege. The opportunities and recognition that have stemmed from it are endless. The biggest gifts it gave me was the opportunity to collaborate with those I had admired in the industry, and work with brands that have been game changers for all hairdressers. My memories are still fresh and still influence both my own work and the way that I mentor in my own salon.” Errol Douglas MBE

Jamie Stevens

Isabella Hyde, RUSH

What’s it all about? Each year the F.A.M.E. Team adventure begins. The year ahead includes unlimited chances to work alongside some of hairdressing’s greatest talents at photographic shoots, fashion shows, masterclasses and events, all while being managed and mentored by an industry icon – your Project Leader Sally Brooks. As well as an enormous learning curve, the team get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to polish their skills and are given a unique platform to shine.

Creative Director: Errol Douglas MBE Hair: F.A.M.E. Team 2021 Photographer: Chris Bulezuik Make-up: Elizabeth Rita Clothes Stylist: Anna Latham Styling Products: Avlon

“The F.A.M.E. Team is the Fellowship’s & UK hairdressing industry’s original and still the best, independent platform for creative stylists. To be asked to be Project Leader was not only a privilege but also an amazing opportunity to nurture and mentor the team through their F.A.M.E. Team journey.  For me as Project Leader I want to provide a slightly different eductional aspects in this once-in-alifetime experience” Sally Brooks, F.A.M.E. Team Leader

Team days This will be an amazing year where you will meet some of the industries greatest. 

Spending the day with Richard Ashforth all about precsion cutting.

What the mentors say...

“Having watched each F.A.M.E. Team come together over the last 15 years, and see their careers fly as a result of the experiences. It was a true pleasure to be contacted by Sally Brooks to work on the Teams' shoots for this year. I’m grateful that my years in the industry have helped me build up a network of contacts, and I was able to help curate a day of guest speakers. It is my role as photographer to translate their hair ideas and moodboards into the stills and video that we will make together. I am really excited to be involved in that process with such a fresh new Team. I look forward to being part of their creative journey with Sally over the year!”

Jack Eames Photography

HAIR: F.A.M.E. TEAM 2021 Art Direction: Hooker & Young Photographer: Michael Young Make-up: Kirsten Baillie Styling: Bernard Connolly We are extremely proud and honoured to have the amazing support of our mentors who support our projects each year.

The F.A.M.E. Team spend the day with a who’s who of industry greats.

“To be a Fellowship Mentor means to educate, inspire and help shape the future talent of our hairdressing industry. It is a great privilege to work with the next generations and is always unique plus inspiring to me, I love it!” Debbie Gee, Billi Currie

Why should I apply? Being part of the F.A.M.E Team is an experience that will help shape your career and provide you with opportunities that are life changing, thought provoking and educational all at the same time. Our F.A.M.E. Team Mentors are revered and respected in the industry and willingly share their knowledge and skills with you from mentor days to presentation skills and photographic shoots, whilst encouraging you to take a look at what you do and where you want to take your career through fresh eyes.

Hair: F.A.M.E. Team 2018 Creative Direction: Nick Irwin Photography: Rankin Styling: Ellie Witt Make-up: Marco Antonio Supported by : BaByliss PRO

Winning a place on F.A.M.E. team will be a pivotal moment in your career. The opportunities and recognition of being on the team are endless. The year includes unlimited chances to work alongside some of hairdressing’s greatest talents.

What the students say... “The F.A.M.E. team was a life changing experience for me, it helped me perfect my skills, learn from the best in the industry, experience so many different areas of hairdressing, stage work, network with my industry icons but most of all give me insight, determination and passion to create my path in the hairdressing industry. I will always be thankful to all of those people who helped me throughout my F.A.M.E. team year. I wish everyone who enters and succeeds in the process incredible success and the knowledge that the Fellowship and industry at large is behind you all the way.” Robert Eaton, President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing

“The F.A.M.E. Team was my ultimate goal when I started out in my career and iI will never forget that moment my name was announced onto the 2012 team. It was a life changing year that prepped me for the roles iI take on now. From networking, polishing my craft, standing on stage to how to talk and work with brands, the F.AM.E. team gave me all the tools to take on the hair world. If you’re sat reading this wanting to take yourself to the next level then the F.A.M.E. team is your answer.” Ashleigh Hodges, Vice President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing

How to apply Applying is easy, simply provide the following: • A MAXIMUM of SIX jpeg images of your work

• A 3 minute MP4 or MOV video sharing who you are, your passions, dreams and style

• Share with us up to THREE videos (optional): – Sharing involvement, interest or experience in the creative world of hair – Any projects you have worked on – Your hair work • Entries are via our portal: www.fellowship.awardsplatform.com • PROJECT Fee £3,500.00 + VAT (payable by 31st January 2024*)

*Payment by instalment is available, subject to credit checks.

Photography: Kai Wan Hair: F.A.M.E. Team 2016 Art Direction: Antony Licata Make Up: Maddie Austin

Please note travel, accommodation, kit & models are not included. However, there may be occasions a sponsor will provide products on the PROJECT team day. Please note applicants must be a FELLOWSHIP MEMBER to apply and remain a member throughout their time on the PROJECT.

Applications Open 24 April 2023 Applications Close 26 June 2023 Semi-Finals 21 August 2023

Finals 23 October 2023

Teams Announced 4 December 2023 SCAN HERE TO APPLY

Download the Fellowship App

Hair: F.A.M.E. Team 2022 Make-up: Maddie Austin Styling: Bernard Connolly Photographs: Michael Young Products and in association with: Schwarzkopf Professional

Creativity|Opportunity|Diversity|Inclusivity

www.fellowshiphair.com