History of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing

Founded in 1946 as the Fellowship of Hair Artists of Great Britain.

1950’s.

Originally a small and elite association, designed to promote artistic hairdressing with a focus on hairdressing competitions (Winners included a young Vidal Sassoon!).

1960’s.

International recognition and a focus on classic skills training. The Fellowship trained the only ever individual British Ladies World Champion (Colin Lewis) and European Champion, Christofer Mann).

1970’s

Slow, steady growth and a focus on Education and Training.

1980/90’s

A more modern image and role emerge with a focus on creativity and training of the finest talent in the industry.

The rise of the ‘Celebrity Hairdresser’ meant that soon every prestigious name in the industry was also a Fellowship member.

F.A.M.E. Team established to promote a ‘new generation’ of British hairdressing talent.

The Fellowship PR machine and international links help to establish the organisation – and British hairdressing - with a key place in the UK and worldwide hairdressing industry

2000’s.

New millennium – new Fellowship.

Current members include a “Who’s Who” of hairdressing names.

Individuals, salons, manufacturers and associated businesses all support The Fellowship.

Launch of Project X by Fellowship Education.

Huge recognition by trade and consumer hair press.

An ever-expanding membership and events calendar with the same motto – “Strength Through Quality”

Launch of Fellowship “Gold Star Salons” consumer brand.