Unveiled! The Fellowship’s New President
Industry celebrates Ashleigh Hodges at President’s Night in Manchester.

Ashleigh Hodges
Ashleigh Hodges is the new – and youngest ever – president of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing.
Unveiled at President’s Night, hosted at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, Mash Creative Studio founder and davines colour ambassador Ashleigh replaces Robert Eaton in the role. The event also honoured industry icons, with including Trevor Sorbie MBE, Errol Douglas MBE, Beverly C, Keith Harris, Andrew Collinge, Mark Hayes, Lisa Shepherd, Zoë Irwin, and Nicky Clarke OBE.


And with the icons theme in mind, the 2024 FAME Team – Harry Andreou (Ventura), Ilaria Bellemo (TONI&GUY Canary Wharf), Stephen Campbell (Hair & Co) and Elle Foreman (Tribe Salons) – delivered a show that interpreted looks originally created by the icons, under the guidance of their mentor, Sally Brooks.
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