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42nd Alternative Hair Show at ROUNDHOUSE, Camden Town, London

  The 42nd Alternative Hair Show will take place on Sunday 13th October 2024 at the world-renowned ROUNDHOUSE, Camden Town, London. Roundhouse is one of London’s most iconic music and performance venues, which is sure to create a truly electric atmosphere for the Show featuring some of our hairdressing legends as well as emerging new […]

michael - March 15, 2024
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Alternative Hair Show Delighted to Announce Headline Sponsor – ALFAPARF MILANO

  We are delighted to announce our Headline Sponsor for the 2024 Alternative Hair Show – Alfaparf Milano “Alfaparf Milano Professional is proud to be Headline sponsor of the Alternative Hair Show and to play an important part in fighting Leukaemia. The theme of this year, perfectly reflects the values of a dynamic company such […]

michael - March 13, 2024
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International Visionary Award 2024 – ENTRIES NOW OPEN

The Alternative Hair International Visionary Award is back bigger than ever, with 2024 marking its 20th Anniversary.   The International Visionary Award is the annual artistic hair competition that allows hairdressers worldwide to be recognised internationally for their creative talents and visions. Founded by Alternative Hair Show President Anthony Mascolo, the International Visionary Award is […]

michael - February 26, 2024
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One Man’s Fight – Watch the Full Documentaries Now!

The powerful story behind the Alternative Hair Show – One Man’s Fight. Beyond providing an incredible platform that celebrates the very best hairdressing talent and creativity across the globe, the Alternative Hair Show is all in aid of fighting leukaemia. Now more than ever we need your support in the fight against this devastating illness […]

michael - February 22, 2024
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Alternative Hair Show 2024 – Evolution

  Alternative Hair Show 2024 EVOLUTION – Sunday 13th October 2024 The date is set and we cannot wait to host the 42nd  Alternative Hair Show in London. This year’s show is set to be bigger than ever! This year’s theme EVOLUTION is all about pushing new boundaries and reaching ever higher levels of  creativity! […]

michael - February 6, 2024
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International Visionary Awards 2024 Entries Open 26.02.2024

YOU can enter the International Visionary Award 2024 from Monday 26th February, simply visit our website and fill in the required form!  

michael - January 30, 2024
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Happy New Year and Save the Date for Alternative Hair Show 2024!

We cannot wait to welcome you all back to the Alternative Hair Show on Sunday 13th October 2024! More Announcements Coming Soon….

michael - January 4, 2024
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WATCH THE FULL ALTERNATIVE HAIR SHOW TAPESTRY NOW

    The Alternative Hair Show 2023, Tapestry included the world’s most renowned Artistic Creative teams presented in three segments, packed with stunningly beautiful, intricate and inspired work. The night was testament to how art and charity can support one another in the most wonderful way. We raised an incredible £121,000 for our charity – […]

michael - October 24, 2023
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Latest News for Alternative Hair Show 2023, Tapestry

michael - September 1, 2023
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HAIRDRESSING LEGEND TREVOR SORBIE MBE APPOINTED WORLDWIDE HONORARY PATRON OF THE ALTERNATIVE HAIR SHOW 

Trevor Sorbie being presented his certificate of being appointed Worldwide Patron of the Alternative Hair Show. The position lately held by Legend Vidal Sassoon, there is no one more fitting to take over this title than Trevor. Trevor is an icon, and we all look up to his achievements. It’s a great honour to have […]

michael - August 16, 2023
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ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL VISIONARY AWARD 2023

We would like to say a big thank you to the many hundreds that have entered this year! Thank you for all your donations to our charity, the Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation- Fighting Leukaemia (Registered Charity: 1147189). Finalists will be announced on 28th July 2023.

michael - July 17, 2023
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INTERNATIONAL VISIONARY AWARD 2023 EXTENDED UNTIL 1OTH JULY 2023

The International Visionary Award 2023 deadline has been extended till the 10th July 2023. This is due to an overwhelming demand of entries and some issues with submitting entries online. Thank you to all artists who have entered so far, we have had an amazing 300 entries from over 30 countries, Thank you for supporting […]

michael - July 4, 2023
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ALTERNATIVE HAIR SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW WORLDWIDE PATRON, TREVOR SORBIE MBE

Tony Rizzo, Alternative Hair Founder, is very proud to announce hairdressing legend, TREVOR SORBIE MBE, has accepted the position of Worldwide Patron of Alternative Hair Show. There has so far been just one Worldwide Patron, the late Vidal Sassoon.  It is entirely fitting that Trevor Sorbie follows in the footsteps of such distingushed, admired and […]

michael - June 23, 2023
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A NEW ERA FOR ALTERNATIVE HAIR SHOW BEGINS

The Alternative Hair Show will take place on the 15th October 2023 at the ICC Capital Suite in Excel, London, in association with Salon International. The now globally popular International Visionary Award finals, returns live with Cut and Colour, Avant Garde and Mens Categories. The 2023 Alternative Hair Show, Tapestry, will include some new, artistic […]

michael - June 9, 2023
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ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT TO ENTER!

There is only one month left to enter this years International Visionary Award! The Alternative Hair Show President Anthony Mascolo Invites You to Enter this Unique Competition. Winners will be chosen to perform LIVE in London at the Alternative Hair Show on the 15th October 2023 Don’t miss your chance to enter! Entries close 30/06/2023

michael - May 23, 2023
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ALTERNATIVE HAIR SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW VICE-PRESIDENT RUDY MOSTARDA

Tony Rizzo, Alternative Hair Show Founder, is very proud to announce visionary international hairdresser, RUDY MOSTARDA, has accepted the position of Global Vice President of Alternative Hair Show.  Mostarda has been a constant supporter of the Alternative Hair Show for many years and is looking forward to working closely with Global President, Anthony Mascolo, as […]

michael - May 15, 2023
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THE INTERNATIONAL VISIONARY AWARDS 2023 – COMING SOON

We know many of you are anticipating the 2023 International Visionary Awards – where artistic hair stylists showcase new and innovative collections to inspire others! The Alternative Hair Show has spent 40 years raising vital funding for ‘Fighting Leukaemia’, supporting research projects, hospitals and families with a sick child. We are proud to announce we […]

Donate to support children fighting Leukaemia this christmas!

Children deserve the best chance they can get, help us fight against blood cancers and Leukaemia this christmas by donating to help aid research!  It is through the support of charities like Fighting Leukaemia – Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation that help to give children the future they deserve! he fight never stops, please kindly donate […]

michael - December 15, 2022
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Eleanor’s Story – Fighting Visual impairness

Eleanor was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the young age of 4 – since then she has suffered from severe visual impairments, however with the support of her family and charities like Blood cancer, Fighting Leukaemia – Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation, Eleanor has been determined to not let her visual impairment to hinder her […]

michael - December 8, 2022
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Fighting Leukaemia – Blue’s Story

The Fighting Leukaemia – Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation has supported Blue in his fight against Leukaemia for over 10 years. Blue is doing incredibly well following his treatments and has started his GCSE’S as well as started to plan what he’d like to do in the future – It is through the support of charities […]

michael - November 25, 2022
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Don’t forget to join our Creative Community!

By joining our creative community not only do you get FULL access to all Alternative Hair Shows, you also get to download all our exclusive Alternative Hair Digital Magazines as well as an opportunity to join The Alternative Hair Master Education Programme! What are you waiting for! Join us today by clicking here or using […]

michael - November 24, 2022
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The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation goes to Paradise Wildlife Park!

A wonderful day had by all @paradisewildlifepark with all the families from the @royalmarsden hospital for the Annual Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation children’s party. The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation could not do this without your help and support! We thank you all for helping us give these strong children the opportunity to have these amazing […]

michael - November 24, 2022
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Going backstage at the 40th anniversary of the Alternative Hair Show 2022

Did you know we filmed some BTS footage for you all to see what goes on behind the scene? Come and see what happened before the show started and watch all the hardworking all our incredible teams put in just for you! A massive thank you to INFRINGE for going backstage at the 40th anniversary […]

michael - November 24, 2022
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Find AHS in the NEWS!

We are truly grateful to all of our supporters for helping spread awareness about the Alternative Hair Show and to all the media pages who wrote articles to inform their readers about AHS 40th Anniversary! If you’d like to read the articles AHS was featured in please on the links below! ‘Legends’ 2022 – Alternative […]

michael - October 20, 2022
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Behind the scenes of AHS 40th Anniversary with Infringe Magazine!

INFRINGE goes backstage at the 40th anniversary of the Alternative Hair Show! See what we got up to and read this amazing article about AHS featured in Infringe Magazine! Photography: Panos Damaskinidis We all had such a wonderful time at our first live show back and cannot wait for you all to see what went on […]

michael - October 20, 2022
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SEE ALL THE COLLECTIONS FROM AHS 2022 HERE!

We were blown away by the creativity and artistry from each collection that all our artists came up with and presented at our LIVE show! If you missed our live show and would like to see all the different collections from our LEGENDS and Visionaries click here! Our mission is to raise as much money […]

michael - October 17, 2022
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OUR SHOW IS STILL AVAILABLE TO STREAM!

Please click here to watch our Sunday LIVE performance! https://live.alternativehair.org/stream/ We are still taking donations, if you’d like to donate please click on the donate button! See the extraordinary performances from our 6 visionaries and 14 Legends.

michael - October 14, 2022
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AHS 2022 Programme available NOW!

In our AHS 2022 Programme, you can find everything you may want to know inside! Ranging from artists that performed in our show, the finalists in this year’s IVA Competition as well as our sponsors of the show! To view our AHS 2022 Programme click here. If you missed the Sunday show and would like […]

michael - October 13, 2022
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Congratulations to our IVA 2022 Winners of Category Avant-Garde!

What an incredible 3! This year we have truly been humbled by the astounding amount of entries we had for this year’s IVA category : Avant-Garde. The talent and artistry that goes into each entries does not go unnoticed! To all our IVA Participants a massive well done and congratulations. We cannot wait to see […]

michael - October 13, 2022
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Congratulations to our IVA 2022 Winners of Category Men’s!

Every year we receive so many different entries for our Men’s IVA Competition ,and here we crown Yu Wei Chuang as Winner of the IVA Men’s Category 2022. A huge achievement for all including the runners up who couldn’t make it, we cannot wait to see all the entries for next year’s IVA! MENS 1. […]

michael - October 13, 2022
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Congratulations to our IVA 2022 Winners of Category Cut & Colour!

This year we received so many wonderful entries and here are the final 3! A huge achievement for all of these artists, we cannot wait to see all the entries for next year’s IVA! CUT & COLOUR Winners 1. Laurentiu Bostan, Romania (1st Place) 2. Ciaran Cannon, Ireland (2nd Place) 3. Gianni Rando, Italy (3rd […]

michael - October 13, 2022
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Thank you for supporting AHS 2022!

To all our supporters from across the globe – Thank you! This year was our first year back live in 3 years and it was a huge success! We were able to raise £103,000 for our charity all thanks to you! We had an incredible evening on the 9th of October 2022, and cannot wait […]

michael - October 13, 2022
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AHS Virtual Show 8th October 2022 at 7 pm LONDON TIME

Don’t miss our International Visionaries Award Competition 2022 – where you will see all our finalist entries for categories: Cut and Colour, Men’s & Avant-Garde! Click on this link to watch here: live.alternativehair.org Winners will be announced on Sunday 9th October at our LIVE show at Troxy Theatre – if you haven’t already make sure […]

michael - September 30, 2022
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