MOOD UNVEILS 15 FINALISTS FOR NEW MOOD LIFESTYLE ARTISTIC TEAM
Led by MOOD Artistic Director Tracey Ann Smith, the MOOD Lifestyle Artistic Team is a creative initiative designed to elevate the brand’s presence and showcase excellence in hair colour, care and styling.
Entrants had to submit a 1-4 minute video sharing insight into their career journey and outlining why they wanted to join the MOOD Art Team. Alongside this, they had to share two examples of their work: one behind-the-chair image and one professional image – or two behind-the-chair images where a professional shoot was not available.
AND THE FINALISTS ARE…
- Archie Smith, Forresters @archie_smith
- Kate Ledbrook, Cora Hair @hairbykateledbrook
- Bianca Gray, Grays International @bianca_grays.international
- Connor Macintyre, House of Lunor Hair Studio @hairbyconnormcintyre
- Sam Walters, Blunt Lines @samwthehairstylist
- Luke Bird, West Salon Barber @luketombirdhairdressing
- Shruty Stevenson, Rachel Dee Atelier @shrutystephenson
- Billy Dodds, French and Ivi @billydoddshair
- Zoe Clark, Urban Hair Beauty @zoeclark_hair
- Nicole Cain @cut.with.care
- Stephanie Hay, Gemma Louise Hair @stephanie.hay_
- Connie Graham, House of Marshall Hairdressing @connielife_
- Bethany Howard @hair_by_bethhoward
- Samantha Hatch, Hatch Hair Design @sam.hair.life
- Robert Corrall @robertoworrall
What’s Next
All finalists will now attend MOOD’s blind auditions on 1st March at Blank Space Creative in Nottingham, where they will work to a live creating brief and showcase a captivating cut, colour and style using MOOD products.
“The standard of applications for our MOOD Lifestyle Team has been incredible. I’m so excited to move into the next stage and see our finalists showcase their talent in person,” – Tracey.
The Judges
Finalists will be assessed on cutting, colouring and styling expertise, presentation skills and overall suitability for the MOOD Artistic Team.
Joining Tracey on the judging panel will be industry icons, Marlene Lamont, Owner of Urban Hair Beauty, MOOD Brand Ambassador and Artistic Team Member, Simon Tuckwell, Owner of Blank Space Creative, and Barrie Stephen, Owner of multi award winning salon group, Barrie Stephen Hair.
With anticipation building ahead of the March auditions, MOOD is set to usher in an exciting new era for its Artistic Team.
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