Alexander Turnbull

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Biography

Like many top hairdressers Alexander is in great demand. He travels the world styling hair for both celebrities and models. One minute he could be working on a photo shoot for a magazine the next he could be demonstrating his talents or educating others at a hair show. Alexander has worked with Gok Wan on Channel 4’s fashion fix styling hair for the models. Working for L’Oreal and Revlon as an educator is a true passion of Alexander’s. Teaching his creative skills including colouring, cutting and styling to other hairdressers throughout Britain is very rewarding. Alex works for Revlon as Artistic Director, representing and educating advanced hairdressing to the industry most up and coming hairdressers around the world at Revlon seminars and shows both in the UK and worldwide. He is involved in image and concept development for Revlon and works alongside global ambassadors for Revlon hair care. Alex professional hairdressing accolades are as follows.

Winner of Revlon Artistic Recognition Award 2013
Finalist, ‘I Want That Hair’ Awards 2013
Finalist, British Hairdressing Awards, North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year, 2012
Winner, British Hairdressing Awards, North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year, 2010
Runner up, L’Oréal Colour Trophy Mizani Afro Catwalk Hairdresser of the Year, 2010
Nominated, British Hairdressing Awards, North Eastern Hairdresser of the year, 2009
Short listed for AIPP World Image Awards in Paris of the year, 2004
Nominated for British Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, 2003
Winner, British Hairdressing Awards Newcomer of the Year, 2000
Winner ‘Student of the Year’ at the National Hairdressing Championships, 1997
The salon was nominated in Creative Heads Most Wanted ‘Salon of the Year’ for the year 2008/2009

What is your proudest achievement to date?

Being nominated for over 10 times at the BHA awards and winning twice. Taking part in various International and TV Shows. But my greatest achievement to date is my family.

Who inspires you in the industry and why?

Anthony Mascola, I have always loved his work from being just a youngster within the industry , the guy is a genius but as I progress as a business man I recognise what a superb business man he has been within the industry.