Scissorhands

Rachel Cohen - Hair and Make-up Artist in Egham

I have been a hair designer and make up artist for over 20 Years in the London, Surrey and Berkshire area, i started hairdressing at 15 years old and i am extremely passionate about hair design. It is my personal belief that every person, no matter what age, should be made to look and feel glamourous and extra special, just knowing that i have given someone the confidence about the way they look gives me personal job satisfaction every time. i have spent many years engaging with my clients which has given me a unique approach and understanding of style and colour, which has led to an extensive loyal and celebrity client base.

I specialise in CUTTING,COLOURING and WEDDING HAIR AND MAKE -UP, with over 20 years experience in the industry, working alongside Wella Professionals on numerous hair shows and pioneering new colouring techniques. i regularly appear as an industry Spokeswomen at hairdressing events and lectures throughout the UK.

My aim is to always add a personal touch of creativity to ensure all my clients love the way they look and my client testimonials show my dedication to always exceeding my clients expectations.

As a regular teacher/speaker in hairdressing. i am continuosly training my staff to give the very best to our clients NEW and EXISTING.

I work with Kingston College of Hairdressing, one of the country's top five hairdressing academy's and i have been their key guest lecturer teaching other hairdressers in the area the very latest trends in cutting,colouring and all aspects of Hair up and Bridal work.

My flagship salon "Scissorhands" has been described as one of Surrey's leading salons for creativity and style innovation ans is home to over 120 hair and beauty treatments such as:

• Unique Bridal Hair and Make up
• Colouring
• Cutting
• Specialist beauty services to name but a few.

My celebrity client base includes:

I have worked closely with presenter and entrepreneur Chelsey Baker. Chelsey has been featured extensively in the national media and is recognised as a leading media expert. Knowing my clients individual needs and demands is paramount. Working as a personal hair stylist to Chelsey has propelled my work into the media spotlight where my unique styles have been featured on Television, in print and at many live events around the world.

Chelsey Baker, Model, presenter, entrepreneur. www.chelseytv.com
Analiza Ching ( violinist) www.analizaching.com
W4 X Factor
Janet Gover ( Author) www.janetgover.com

TV COVERAGE

TNT perfume (Chelsey Baker) Fashion TV Advert

Ammo Perfume (For Chelsey Baker) Fashion TV Advert

Your Destiny TV (For Chelsey Baker) SKY

The Advert channel ( For Chelsey Baker) SKY

GMTV (W4 - X Factor) ITV

PRESS AND MAGAZINE COVERAGE

Vincinitee/ The City Magazine - 7 pages ( including front cover)

Canary Wharf Magazines - 7 pages (including front cover)

Confetti Bridal Magazine - 3 pages

Good Life Magazine

Grazia

Hair Flair

Ok Magazine

Local Press

Vincitee V.I.P Launch Party

ACHIEVEMENTS

National Vocational Qualification level 2 &3

D32 & D33 - Teaching qualification

Senior State Registered Hairdresser

Key skills Level 3

V.T.C.T Fashion & Photographic Make up

V.T.C.T Cosmetic Make up

Bed head Make up course

Wella contemporary Barbering

Wella Basic/advanced and Colour correction

Wella Blondes course

Nioxin (hair loss) certification

Jingles International advanced cutting course.

Ok Magazine

Local press

SHOWS & PHOTOSHOOTS

Wella trend vision

Analiza Ching Photo shoot - famous Violinist

Bridal Shows

Wella Insight Evenings

W4 - Girlband/X Factor Ok Magazine

Denise Welch Charity event/W4

COMPETITION ACHEIVEMENTS

Finalist in the Student of the Year Award 1993

Winner of the Freestyle Competition 1994

Winner of the Freestyle Competition 2004

Finalist of the Freestyle Competition 2004

NHF Finalist Ladies British Fashion Stylist hairdresser of the Year 2004

Winner & finalist of NHF Photographic Stylist Of The Year 2004

NHF Finalist Ladies British Fashion Stylist Hairdresser of the Year 2005

Winner & finalist of NHF in the creative Hair Extensions 2007

NHF Finalist in the Ladies Colour & cut 2007

Winner Global Make up competition 2007

Winner Fantasy Make up Competition 2007

Finalist in the Fashionable Day Style 2007