The International Hairdressing Awards Jury - only in english
SHARON BLAIN
Sharon Blain is one of the most acclaimed hairdressers and educators globally today. For more than five decades, she has honed her craft, perfected her skills, and shared her unrivalled knowledge with thousands of hairdressers worldwide through workshops, seminars, online platforms, and her highly acclaimed boot camps.
ILHAM MESTOUR
Ilham Mestour is a Moroccan-born, Netherlands-based hairstylist. With her technical skills and creative input, she transforms styling hair into an art form. After spending over a decade as the Artistic Director for Keune Hair Cosmetics, Mestour is now the Artistic Director of Balmain Hair Couture. Mestour’s work has appeared in top fashion publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Harper’s Bazaar, and she has collaborated on advertising campaigns for fashion houses and brands including Iris van Herpen, Bulgari, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calvin Klein. Her celebrity clients include Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Doutzen Kroes, Imaan Hammam, and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.
NICKY CLARKE
Hair icon Nicky Clarke OBE is a highly acclaimed British hairstylist known for his exceptional talent and innovative vision. Starting as an apprentice at the House of Leonard at 16, Nicky quickly rose to prominence, working with John Frieda for over a decade. His career took off with magazine shoots for British Vogue and styling for celebrities like Brooke Shields, Diana Ross, and Duran Duran. In the early 90s, Nicky, alongside his then-wife Lesley, launched the Nicky Clarke brand, opening a prestigious Mayfair salon that attracted high-profile clients such as Princess Diana, David Bowie, Brad Pitt, and Naomi Campbell, among many others. Recognized with numerous industry awards, including an OBE from Queen Elizabeth II, Nicky Clarke remains a true icon, inspiring future generations with his passion and influence in the beauty world.
FELICITAS ORDÁS
Felicitas Ordás is a renowned figure in the world of hairdressing, both nationally and internationally. Felicitas is the President of the prestigious Club Fígaro in Spain, while she leads the creation of innovative hair fashion collections from her own salon, Felicitas Hair, in Mataró, Barcelona—blending art, fashion, and technique. In addition, she teaches courses worldwide, sharing her knowledge and expertise with fellow professionals. Her excellence and distinguished career in the industry have been recognized with numerous awards.
SAM VILLA
IHAs 2020 International Hair Influencer of the Year, hair icon Sam Villa continues to transform the industry one stylist at a time. As a visionary educator, he challenges, inspires, and motivates change—whether on stage, in salons, or through social media. A 2021 NAHA Educator of the Year and 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Sam is renowned for his innovative cutting and finishing techniques. As the co-founder of Sam Villa®️, he believes in sharing knowledge to elevate the industry. “Sharing is the greatest gift,” says Sam, empowering stylists to grow and succeed.
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