Hands-on colour with Scott Smurthwaite and Dean Brindley at COLOURWORLDUK.

Last weekend saw the UK’s hair colour giants host their annual event, COLOURWORLDUK.

It’s where the industry’s top colourists, ambassadors and business gurus gather to share knowledge and the latest techniques.

The scene is set for this showcase in the hip surroundings of London’s Shoreditch. It’s staged in an old, brick motors warehouse, and an iron beams, floor-to-ceiling windows kind of place.

There are no rows or runways – mostly, it involves short 20-minute seminars from the cream of UK hairdressing, sharing their experience and the stuff that’s made them great. Skyler London, Francesco Group, Richard Ward and The Chapel were among the dozens of salon businesses there.

We watched some really creative work with a lot of onus on pastels and bright colours. Scott led an inspirational talk on the business side of colour, and the importance of colour to the world of hairdressing. There was even a talk from the godfather of hairdressing, Trevor Sorbie himself.

All in all, an inspirational day was had by all – and the after-party wasn’t too bad either!

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