A riot of colour and energy… this October the Alternative Hair Show (AHS) returned for the 41st edition, held at Salon International in London. Titled Tapestry, it was indeed a rich collaboration of talent that proved quite spectacular. Here are some of our highlights…
Gogen at the Alternative Hair Show 2023
The best of the show…
Long-time AHS supporter Linda Evans, with founder of the AHS Tony Rizzo and President of AHS Anthony Mascolo hosted the show. They opened with the announcement that our friend Trevor Sorbie MBE is the new Worldwide Honorary Patron of the AHS. Tony Rizzo said: “We think it is fitting that the man who Vidal Sassoon called the ‘best hairdresser’ is the new worldwide patron.”
Anthony Mascolo with Trevor Sorbie MBE
Trevor was given a one-of-a-kind trophy and shared a heartfelt speech with the crowd. He began by saying: “What an honour for me to follow in the footsteps of my hairdressing hero Vidal Sassoon. When I started in hairdressing, I had no idea of the future of my life. In fact at one point, I gave up hairdressing because I thought I was no good. I was so wrong.”
Anthony Mascolo with Trevor Sorbie MBE
Trevor went on to talk about Tony’s special affinity for the Blood Cancer charity Fighting Leukaemia and how important the AHS is when it comes to annual fundraising for the charity. He said: “Tony lost his son to leukaemia, and I can’t think of anything worse, but Tony’s determination and passion to want to help others who are in a similar situation through a charity is one of the most commendable things a human being can do. Tony deserves his own medal because he is a man of action.”
This year’s show raised a total of £121,000. The night was testament to how art and charity can support one another in the most wonderful way.
SHOW TEAMS:
We selected our favourite shows above, but credit and respect to all who attended to make this such a special occasion:
- Dmitry Vinokurov • Beauty Underground • Lorenzo Marchelle • Tindaro Orifici • Ken Zhou • Gogen • HC Salon • Viktoria Viradii • Saco
- Sanrizz • Lucian Busuioc • Shogo Ideguchi • Rudy Mostarda • Trevor Sorbie Creative Team
All photography to be credited to: Alex Barron-Hough
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