Jamie Stevens closes an inspirational two days…

Salon Smart 2014 closed with an in-depth interview with Jamie Stevens, the 33-year-old enjoying a career boom time in the public eye.

Stevens, who wanted to be a professional footballer and even had a trial with Manchester United before a catastrophic injury took him out of the game, talked about the loneliness he suffered and friends he lost when he took over his mother’s salon at age 18, and the driving ambition that has since seen him open a second salon in London, become a global ambassador for Matrix, and win fame on TV shows such as This Morning and The X Factor.He spoke of his close relationship with Errol Douglas MBE, his previous boss, and how he relies on his family – his mum, sister and salon manager Tasha and stylist wife Megan – to support his business when he’s away so often.

Having flown in from New York to do the interview, Stevens was whisked back to the airport immediately afterwards for another week of overseas shoots and seminars. No rest for the wicked!