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.
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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