I have fallen in love with hairdressing so many times, I’ve lost count! Each stage of my career, my aspirations seem to evolve and change my perspective of what can be achieved, then I fall in love with this amazing industry all over again.
Gosh! It would have to be the old scissors I keep in my session kit to cut elastic with. They are a tiny starter pair, and they were the first-ever scissors given to me by my good friend Maria when I was still just a Saturday boy. They have stayed with me now for over 25 years, and they make me smile every time I use them.
These past twelve months have seen so many career highs for me. Taking my Fashion Week team international and designing the hair looks for multiple runway shows at New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks have been some of the most mind-blowing experiences. Sharing these milestones with my amazing Team Phillipart makes it even more special.
I’m always hitting up hairdressing wholesalers in every city I visit, looking for new tools and products I can’t get anywhere else. My long-time favourite product, which I can only get in NYC, is the white Magic Move (a Japanese pomade). I use it on almost all of my runways and editorials to add weight and to tame flowing hair.
I was asked to headline the grand final of the L’Oréal Colour trophy in 2022. (I actually hold the title of the youngest independent salon owner to have ever been given that honour in the competition’s history!) I presented a surrealist hair show, ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’, which took me eight weeks to produce the sculptural looks for. This is my favourite body of work I’ve created.
Ooooh, a Lemoncello Spritz is the Team Phillipart go-to!
A new car! It was my 40th this year, so I treated myself and went electric. I love it!
What We Do in the Shadows – I can watch it over and over!
I passionately dislike karaoke, so I never go. It’s my idea of the worst night out!
No hesitation, I will always vote for a curry! Chicken Jalfrezi, pilau rice and a garlic naan – perfection!
