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Tony Rizzo Awarded MBE at Windsor Castle

  Windsor Castle, 11 June 2025 – Tony Rizzo, founder of the Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation, was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his exceptional contribution to leukaemia research and support for children with blood cancers. The honour was presented by HRH Prince William at Windsor Castle, marking a […]

Michal - June 12, 2025
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Paint for Life – Creative Artworks by Alternative Hair Show Legends

Paint for Life is a powerful global art initiative, bringing together artists from around the world all in aid of Fighting Leukaemia. Honorary Patrons Wiel and Ell Essers who design and produce the unique Alternative Hair Awards, have decided to donate these Spectacular paintings that have been produced by the talented artists of the Alternative […]

Michal - May 28, 2025
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International Visionary Award 2025 NOW OPEN

The International Visionary Award 2025 is NOW OPEN for Entries! This year the finals will take place virtually, on a live streamed event! Enter our three categories: CUT AND COLOUR MENS AVANT GARDE All entries are a direct donation to our Charity : The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation – Fighting Leukaemia (Registered Charity:1147189)

Michal - April 23, 2025
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Alternative Hair Show 2025 Announcement

Michal - April 22, 2025
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New AH Magazine!

We are delighted to share our newest AH Magazine! Click here to read!

Michal - April 15, 2025
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Big Announcement coming soon – 22/04/2025!

Stay tuned for a BIG Announcement on Tuesday 22nd April.  

Michal - April 15, 2025
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Tony Rizzo MBE receives congratulatory letter from the Italian Ambassador in London!

    Alternative Hair Show Founder Tony Rizzo MBE receives congratulatory letter from Italian Ambassador, Tony is grateful and honoured to have received this letter. English translation: It is with great pleasure that I learned in the New Year Honours List that His Majesty the King has conferred upon you the honour of Member of […]

Michal - January 20, 2025
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Alternative Hair Show Founder, Tony Rizzo awarded MBE

New Year Honours List 2024 MBE Antonio John Rizzo, Founder of The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation. For charitable services to Leukaemia Research and to Children suffering with Leukaemia. Antonio (Tony) Rizzo a hairdresser from London has raised in excess of £15 million for Leukaemia Research and blood cancer charities in the UK and overseas. In […]

Michal - January 2, 2025
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Alternative Hair Show Charity Grants 2024

  This year the Alternative Hair Show raised an incredible £116,000 for Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation (Registered Charity:1147189). Over the last 42 years the Alternative Hair Show is proud to have raised over £15 million, this would not be possible without our Artists, Patrons, International Visionary Award Entrants and our long standing supporters and Sponsors […]

Michal - December 23, 2024
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Alternative Hair Show! Thank you for your continued support from 2024, and we hope we can continue to count on your support in 2025!

Michal - December 20, 2024
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