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Biography

Husband and wife team Jamie and Sally opened their illustrious salon Brooks & Brooks in December 2001. Over the past five years their company and careers have gone from strength to strength. Both feature at hair shows worldwide and have won several of the most coveted awards in the industry… their latest acquisition of the 2006 London Hairdresser of the Year award means they have taken home the title three times.

Respected winner of Creative Head's Most Wanted Fine Artist and Most Wanted Look award, Sally is renowned for her dynamic concepts in hair that creatively challenge traditional boundaries. 

Jamie is highly respected in the industry as a consummate platform artist, high-profile session stylist and award winning hair designer. His expert ability to translate catwalk looks into wearable cuts is in continual demand. 

With the 2006 Creative Head's Platform Artist award recently added to their glittering profile, the multi-award winning team of Brooks & Brooks continue to enjoy their success within today's dynamic hairdressing industry.

Interview

What is the significance of the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy to the hairdressing industry?
It's the market leader in colour competitions and over the last 50 years the event has gained international industry respect.

What are your favourite L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy competition memories?
The excitement generated by the teams taking part. The 50th anniversary show was a highlight.

What is your criterion for a L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winner?
The overall look from head to toe - great girl, cut, colour and outfit.

What does it mean to win the competition?
It's a very highly respected title to hold so it gives the winner an express ticket to great PR opportunities and a high profile.

If you were entering in this year's competition, what advice would you like to be given?
How to win of course!

What personal / character traits do you think make a L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winner?
A clear understanding of current trends and fashion along with a passion for hair.

How do you think the standards of the competition have changed in recent years?
The bar has definitely been raised as each year the standard gets better and better.

What are the benefits of competing and being a part of the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy competition?
Just entering motivates the team involved and the excitement generated by seeing an idea come to life is amazing.