With an experience spanning over three decades, Lesley Jennison, Global Colour Ambassador for Schwarzkopf Professional and Essential Looks, loves everything about hair and styling but her absolute passion is colour On her recent visit to India, Jennison shares her journey exclusively with Salon India
Lesley Jennision started her career in 1984 at Vidal Sassoon. She became the first colourist in the brand’s history to hold positions as both Head of Colour and Manager at the Covent Garden branch in London. Her high pro le clientele has famous faces from the media, fashion and celebrities including, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle MacPherson, and more. She has also worked her colour magic for fashion shows for Raf Simons, Alexander McQueen and John Richmond, and worked alongside world-renowned photographers such as Simon Emmett and Rankin.
How did you get interested in hairdressing?
I never wanted to be a hairdresser. I grew up with our parents taking us to the theatre and fell in love with the idea of being a make-up artist for theatre and television. When I wrote to BBC for apprenticeship in make-up, I was asked to get hairdressing qualification. So, I made up my mind to get the best education in hair and enrolled into Vidal Sassoon. The rest is history. I did a three and half year apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon. It was a tough as Vidal Sassoon expected the very best at all times, but it taught me discipline.
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This story is from the August 2018 edition of Salon International.
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