THE FELLOWSHIP FOR BRITISH HAIRDRESSING ANNOUNCE THE CLUBSTAR ART TEAM 2027
The Fellowship for British Hairdressing are delighted to announce the ClubStar Art Team for 2027.
The ClubStar Art Team is one of the Fellowship’s most exciting projects – specifically targeted to those aged 25 and under, as an exciting opportunity to help them get started in the industry. The ClubStar Art Team is all about helping the team to develop their artistic talents and engagement out of the salon environment. Being on the ClubStar Art Team is an opportunity for individuals to grow and learn with the support of industry’s top experts and an invitation to develop their skills.
Billy Ryan and Elle Foreman are the Owners of the multi-award-winning Tribe Salons. In addition to winning several salon awards, including The Fellowships 2025 Salon Business of the Year, Elle has won a number of individual prestigious industry awards, including 2025 “Salon Stylist of the Year” and “One to Watch” at the Creative Head Most Wanted Awards. Billy’s incredible business acumen has also saw him finalise for the Business Director of the Year category in the 2026 Hairdressers Journal British Hairdressing Business Awards.
Billy Ryan and Elle Foreman, ClubStar Art Team Leaders for 2027/28 said: “We’re incredibly proud to be leading the ClubStar Art Team for 2027/28. The Fellowship has had a huge impact on both of our careers, so this feels like a chance to give something back and help the next generation build confidence, create strong work and see what is possible within the industry.”
After a day of judging and presentations, the eight finalists are as follows:
| Sofia Binns – Nashwhite |
| Reece Braia – Braia Hair |
| Jude Spearing – Toni & Guy Colchester |
| Aleena Khokhar – Brooks & Brooks |
| Annie Browne – Nylon Hair |
| Samantha Sadler – Billie Currie |
| Grace Scott – Lily’s Amber Short – Tonics Hair |
Commenting on the announcement of the ClubStar Art Team 2027, The Fellowship for British Hairdressing President, Simon Shaw, said:
“As a young and upcoming stylists in this incredible industry, the opportunities and resources that being on the ClubStar Art Team can provide are invaluable. The Fellowship for British Hairdressing is delighted to be nurturing the next generation of stylists and giving them the support they need to get started in the industry. Congratulations to the ClubStar Art Team 2027 – what an incredible achievement.”
