Angelo Seminara is one of the most captivating and original hairstylists of our time.

The Story

Four times winner of the BHA British Hairdresser of the Year Award (2007, 2010, 2012 and 2016) and five times winner of the Grand Trophy AIPP Award (2012, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020), his work is hugely influential and is avidly followed by hair professionals, photographers, stylists and models the world over. Angelo quickly gained a great reputation in the fashion arena. Paris, New York, London and Milan fashion weeks soon featured on his itinerary, working on runway looks for Chanel, Valentino, Hermes, Stella McCartney, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood… the list rolls on.

Admired for his imagination, skill and creative drive, Seminara’s work defies categorization. His approach is that of an artist, designer or inventor, imaginatively translating observations of the world into stunningly original shapes and colours. An avid photographer and collector of art and design books, Seminara brings a range of influences to bear on his work, and is constantly pushing the boundaries.

Alongside a remarkable celebrity client-list, Seminara was the Artistic Director for the innovative Italian brand Davines Spa, for 8 consecutive years. After taking up the position in 2011, Seminara began ground-breaking research into new hair colouring techniques and invented a new innovative colour instrument, Flamboyage, in 2012. After 3 years research and constant attempts and re-formulations, Davines and Angelo’s creative union led to the launch of a new range of hair products, ‘Your Hair Assistant’ in 2016, to critical acclaim.

Seminara’s work is increasingly seen in the sphere of culture and arts. Since 2010, Seminara has worked closely with the fashion curator, Judith Clark, to create beautiful and distinctive hair installations that have featured in exhibitions including the Chloe Attitudes at the Palais de Tokyo, the Diana Vreeland retrospective at the Museo Fortuny in Venice, the Simone Handbag Museum in Seoul, the Dresses of Frida Kahlo, in Mexico, the Louis Vuitton’s La Galerie in Asnieres, and The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined at the Barbican in London.

Seminara’s rapid rise to fame is built on a lifelong passion for hair. He began his career as apprentice to a barber at the age of 11 in his hometown in the south of Italy and went on to work for Toni & Guy in Rome. In 1995, Seminara moved to London where he soon became the protégé of Trevor Sorbie, eventually taking on the prestigious role of International Creative Director for Trevor Sorbie PLC.

In 2020 Angelo became Goldwell Global ambassador, where he pushed the boundaries in creativity. Now as newly appointed Creative Director of Kemøn, a company close to his heart, Angelo returns to his roots in Italy and is very excited to embark on this next chapter of his career.

Angelo’s agent, Streeters, ensures he is regularly commissioned for editorial work by many of the world’s leading fashion and style magazines including Harpers Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Italian Vogue, French Vogue, The Sunday Times, Mixte and Dazed.

Awards

Widely regarded as the most inspirational hairdresser of his generation, Angelo Seminara has been crowned British Hairdresser of the Year four times and is also three-times winner of the Grand Trophy AIPP award. Since shortlisting for BHA Newcomer of the Year at the very outset of his career, Angelo has continued to scoop awards throughout the hair industry with his compelling collections. Receiving the prestigious Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year award in 2008 was testament to Seminara’s high regard within the hair world.

  • 2024

    • Finalist BHA British Hairdresser of the Year

    • Finalist BHA Session Hairdresser of the Year

    • Nominated IHA International Hairdresser of the Year 

    2023

    • Finalist British Hairdresser of the Year

    • Winner Fellowship Image of the Year

    • Winner Fellowship Colour Image of the Year

    • Winner AIPP Best Avant-Garde

    • Winner AIPP Best Video

    2022

    • Finalist British Hairdresser of the Year

    • 2022 Winner AIPP Avant-Garde 2021-2022

    2021

    • Finalist British Hairdresser of the Year

    2020

    • Winner (IH) International Hairdresser of the Year

    2019

    • Winner (IH) International Hairdresser of the Year

    • Winner AIPP Grand Trophy 2018-2019

    2018

    • Winner Fellowship Patron of the Year

    2017

    • Winner AIPP Grand Trophy 2016-2017

    2016

    • Winner British Hairdresser of the Year

    • Winner AIPP Grand Trophy 2015-2016

    2015

    • Winner AIPP Best Avant Garde Collection

    2013

    • Winner AIPP Most Commercial Hairstyle of the Year

    2012

    • Winner British Hairdresser of the Year

    • Winner AIPP Grand Trophy 2011-2012

    2011

    • Winner AIPP Award Avant Garde

    2010

    • Winner BHA British Hairdresser of the year

    • Winner of Most Wanted Hair Icon of the year

    • Nominated for Fellowship fashion focus image of the year

    • 2nd. for AIPP Best Avant Garde Coiffure

    2009

    • Nominated BHA British Hairdresser of the Year

    2008

    • Nominated BHA British Hairdresser of the Year

    2007

    • Winner Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year

    • Winner BHA British Hairdresser of the Year

    • Finalist BHA London Hairdresser of the Year

    • Shortlisted AIPP 2007 Best Photographic Collection

    • Winner BHA Artistic Team of the Year

    2006

    • Nominated BHA British Hairdresser of the Year

    • Winner BHA Artistic Team of the Year

    2005

    • Hall of Fame Member BHA

    • Winner BHA Artistic Team of the Year

    • Winner of BHA Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year

    2004

    • Winner of BHA Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year

    2003

    • Winner of BHA Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year

    2002

    • Nominated Pantene Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year

    • Shortlisted for BHA Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year

    2001

    • Winner of AIPP Best Avant Garde Coiffure

    2000

    • Winner of BHA Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year

    • Best Progressive Hairstylist, Wella

    1999

    • Shortlisted for BHA Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year

    1998

    • Shortlisted for BHA Newcomer of the Year

    1997

    • Shortlisted for BHA Newcomer of the Year

“Every now and again someone comes along who changes the agenda. Angelo has such a passion and commitment to his work, hairdressing is not his job - it’s his life.”

Trevor Sorbie MBE

“I have always been the biggest fan of textures, details and graphics but not to take away the simplest form of things.”

Angelo Seminara