Schwarzkopf Professional announces Young Artistic Team 2015

L-R: Cat Hood, Tom Hughes, Victoria Kernott, Patrick Madden, Grace Blackburn & Chloe Anne Streets

Schwarzkopf Professional has announced the latest styling stars of the 2015 Young Artistic Team (YAT).

The six winners were selected after an intense day of proving their skills and technique to an elite industry judging panel at the ASK Academy in London. Judges included ex F.A.M.E Team member, Ellenora Dean, from Percy & Reed; Clayde Baumann who is the current BHA Colourist of the Year and creative colour director at Darran Ambrose; Essential Looks ambassador and creative director of Real Hair, Andy Smith; Rachael Gibson, online editor of HJi; and Beth Davie, deputy editor of Creative Head.

2015’s YAT can look forward to exciting opportunities including their very own photo-shoot, training from Schwarzkopf’s renowned ambassadors, stage presentations and education sessions.

YAT manager Catherine Adams, who will lead the team for the year, commented: “I am over the moon to be mentoring the Young Artistic Team again this year. It’s going to be a brilliant year for every single one of us and I feel like we are ready to hit the ground running and make the most of the invaluable opportunities that YAT offers.”

The 2015 Young Artistic Team are:

Grace Blackburn – Barrie Stephen Hair, Leicester
Victoria Kernott – Taylors Salon, Rayleigh
Chloe Anne Streets – Cross and Co, Shipley
Cat Hood – Charlie Taylor Hair and Beauty, Perth
Tom Hughes – En Route Hair and Beauty, Wakefield
Patrick Madden – Rainbow Room International, Glasgow