A HAIRDRESSER to the stars from Great Sutton has made the final of an illustrious industry awards ceremony.
Richard Phillipart, 27, of The Boutique Salon & Spa in Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, has secured a coveted place at the final of Creative HEAD’s 2012 It List –Šan awards event for hairdressers aged 30 or under.
Shortlisted for The Entrepreneur title, Richard will now be heading to London for the grand final, taking place at the Royal Courts of Justice on September 3.
With a celebrity host at the helm, this year’s winners will be announced in front of an audience packed with VIPs.
The Entrepreneur trophy is awarded to a salon owner or manager who has launched a new salon with a unique business model that’s fast won over a faithful clientele.
Catherine Handcock, publisher of Creative HEAD, said: “It has been so exciting looking at the entries from all these young hairdressers – you get such an insight into the creativity, innovation and passion they pour into their work.
“The future of British hairdressing is in very safe hands.”
