AT THE IT LIST 2016 HAIRDRESSING AWARDS

 You can see him in action at the launch of The Hair Shop. It will officially be opened by Britain’s Next Top Model 2016 winner, Chloe Keenan

Goldsworthy’s Swindon, 1 Catherine Street, Swindon, SN1 5RN

6.30 pm – 8.30 pm on Thursday 22 September 2016

 It’s official! Joshua Goldsworthy of Goldsworthy’s, Swindon is the most exciting young male in hairdressing, having been named THE IT GUY in prestigious hair competition, The It List, which celebrates industry stars on the ascent.

 Joshua was presented with his trophy in front of an A-List crowd of hair, fashion and media VIPs on Monday 5 September 2016 at the It List Grand Final, which was hosted by comedian Rob Beckett at London’s historic Guildhall. Session stylist Johnnie Sapong and celebrity hairdresserJames Brown were among the 600-strong audience, alongside leading talent agencies, top-notch journalists and more than a few celebrities.

Launched in 2009, The It List – presented by influential industry magazine Creative HEAD in an exclusive sponsorship with hairdressing coolbrand ghd – celebrates the hottest new emerging talent in UK hairdressing: go-getters, trendsetters, ground-breakers and game-changers aged 30 or under. Six titles – The Rising Star; The Fashionista; The Visionary; The Entrepreneur; The It Girl; and The It Guy – recognise the young professionals bringing fresh thinking and new ideas to the industry. 

Panels of exciting and influential hair, fashion and media experts judge The It List, including celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford, Little Mix stylist Aaron Carlo, make-up artist Maria Comparetto and the managing director of the legendary Streeters agency, Beverley Streeter.

Joshua fought off fierce nationwide competition to be named THE IT GUY, an award given to a male stylist excelling in all areas of hairdressing and destined for greatness. Joshua’s versatility impressed the judges – he sees himself as “an artist, an educator, a performer, a mentor, a designer, a team member and a businessman”; one day can find him making the TOWIE cast glamorous, the next he’ll be working with session god Anthony Turner backstage.

Joshua’s prize includes an It List trophy, a place on an exclusive trends workshop, courtesy of ghd, plus priceless print and online editorial coverage in Creative HEAD magazine.

Catherine Handcock, Publisher of Creative HEAD says: “Young, gifted and full of bright ideas, Joshua should be extremely proud of his well-deserved trophy. The It List celebrates the new wave of talent that keeps this brilliant industry moving forward, and we can’t help but feel we’ll be hearing lots more from our winners in the future.”

Said Joshua:“I’ve been in the hairdressing industry for 10 years and I’ve entered so many times so to hear my name announced as the winner is surreal but amazing.”

Meet Joshua at the launch of Goldsworthy’s The Hair Shop. The Hair Shop offers ‘Hair Advice with a Website Price’, boasting of discounts of up to 25% on the luxury hair products.

Officially opening The Hair Shop will be Britain's Next Top Model 2016 winner Chloe Keenan and models Angel Cole and Billie Tiffany Faye Downes, at a launch event at Goldsworthy’s Swindon, 1 Catherine Street, Swindon, SN1 5RN. The event will take place from 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm on Thursday 22 September 2016.

Joshua Goldsworthy, colour master and style director at Goldsworthy’s is a member of the Britain’s Next Top Model styling team. Working on the show, he has travelled with the models to shoots in the UK and overseas, including exotic locations in Jamaica.

Previous It List winners have gone on to secure lucrative contracts as ambassadors for global brands, been snapped up by leading talent agencies, joined backstage teams at Fashion Weeks around the world, and presented at Creative HEAD events. Joshua Goldsworthy joins this elite group, and her name is set to skyrocket!

Goldsworthy’s is an award-winning hairdressing group with salons in Swindon, Cirencester and Marlborough.

With over 35 years of experience in hairdressing and an outstanding knowledge of the science of hair, Steven Goldsworthy is also an expert on hair loss. He can diagnose exact types of hair loss from the many types of alopecia and reasons why they occur - and give each client care and advice specific to their condition.

Goldsworthy’s is a five-time winner of the prestigious Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year award. This year, Josh was nominated personally for the fourth time for the award.

For more information, visit, www.goldsworthys.com. 

Goldsworthy’s, 1 Catherine Street, Swindon SN1 5RN

www.goldsworthys.com / 01793 523817

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– NOTES TO EDITORS –

The Rising Star

Kirsten Bassett

Electric Hairdressing

The Fashionista

Issey Hyde

London Hair Hub

The Entrepreneur

Ky Wilson

The Social

The Visionary

Sophie Springett

Toni&Guy

The It Guy

Joshua Goldsworthy

Goldsworthy’s

The It Girl

Amy Fish

George Northwood

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Presented by Creative HEAD magazine in an exciting partnership with ghd, The It List focuses on the emerging young stylists whose exceptional creativity, skill and originality is helping to shape the future of British hairdressing. The competition is open to all UK-based professional hairdressers aged 30 and under. To read more about The It List visit creativeheadmag.com/theitlist.

Creative HEAD is the leading magazine for the UK and Irish hairdressing industries, with a portfolio of exciting editorial and event concepts including seasonal trends bibles, Runway and Colour Forecast, hair and fashion networking club, The Coterie, the It List Awards, business networking event, Salon Smart, consumer hair website, Layered and nationwide in-salon event, The Big Hair Do.