What’s the reason you fell in love with hairdressing?
Warren Beatty!
What’s your go-to hair product right now?
My go-to hair product is my Hair Raising Spray, and it has been since 1979! It provides incredible volume and long-lasting hold without stiffness – nothing else has come close.
What’s the favourite look you have created?
A standout was transforming Yasmin Le Bon’s long, jet-black hair into a bold, short cut. It is an iconic image for me personally because it was my last shoot before post production became a thing. Other favourites that have gotten me noticed commercially include cutting royalty’s hair, working on the Bond films and cutting Christian Bale’s hair for Batman.
What’s your go-to takeaway order?
I love to cook, so I actually don’t really have takeaways very often. If it’s been one of those days where you just want an Uber Eats though, then it would always be Indian.
What’s your drink of choice at the bar?
Whiskey Sour.
What’s the last thing you bought?
I don’t normally shop here (apart from socks!), but I have just bought a chocolate brown, cashmere roll-neck jumper from M&S!
What’s your top binge-watch recommendation?
I don’t tend to watch much TV, but I will occasionally watch music documentaries. The one on the music mogul Clive Davis was phenomenal, and I loved the Bee Gees one as well.
What’s the most memorable moment in your career so far?
There are a few! Opening my first salon, with the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, arriving unannounced to cut the ribbon stands out, and receiving an OBE from Her Majesty the Queen was an incredible honour. On the creative side, styling David Bowie’s iconic hair was unforgettable.
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
I never do karaoke, but I may sing in the shower on occasion – anything by the Beatles, Elvis or Oasis!
What’s the most treasured item in your kitbag?
Right now it is my AirStyle PRO, but I’m also never without my Flexi Stylers.
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