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SEARCHMulti award-winning hairdresser Andrew Barton has been appointed the Affinage and ASP global creative ambassador. The former British Hairdresser of the Yearwill join Global Ambassador Tracey Devine Smith in representing both the ...
Multi award-winning hairdresser Andrew Barton has been appointed the Affinage and ASP global creative ambassador.
Multi award-winning hairdresser Andrew Barton has been appointed the Affinageand ASP global creative ambassador. The former British Hairdresser of the Yearwill join Global Ambassador Tracey Devine Smith in representing both the Affinage and ASP brands creatively in the form of shows and seminars around the world and will help to create signature imagery for the brands.
Barton, who is the creative director for the Urban Retreat at Harrods, will work both in the UK and overseas as a creative ambassador. “I am incredibly excited about joining Affinage and love everything this company stands for," Barton says. "They’ve grown from a small distribution company to a serious global brand, with some of the most innovative and quality products on the professional market. I’m honored to be joining the journey.”
Affinage & ASP Managing Director Eric Bailey said, “Andrew’s career has been so fruitful, and he is one of the most creative and directional hairdressers I have ever known. To add to it all, he’s one of the most genuine and humble professionals you could wish to meet. This partnership represents very exciting times for Affinage.”
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