About Angelo
Angelo Seminara is one of the most captivating and original hair stylists of our time. Four-time winner of the British Hairdresser of the Year Award, his work is hugely influential and is avidly followed by hair professionals, photographers, stylists and models the world over.
“Every now and again someone comes along who changes the agenda. Angelo has such a passion and a commitment to his work, hairdressing is not his job – it’s his life.” —Trevor Sorbie MBE
THE STORY
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.
ACCOLADES
2023
Finalist British Hairdresser of the Year
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
Clients
BRANDS
1205
Alberta Ferretti
Alexander McQueen
Ana Sekularac
Ann Demeulemeester
Anne Valerie Ash
Burberry
Chanel
Clements Ribeiro
D&G
Dolce & Gabbana
Donna Karan
Dries van Noten
Fashion Rocks
Galvan
Givenchy
Gucci
H&M
Hermés
Isabel Marant
Issey Miyake
Jasmine De Milo
Jil Sander
Kenzo
Lanvin
Louis Vuitton
Magazine Antidote, The Romance Issue
Martini ‘Luck is an attitude”
Max Mara
Metro
Moschino
Nicole Farhi
Paul Smith
Paule Ka
Peter Pilotto
Ralph Lauren
Sonia Rykiel
Stella McCartney
Valentino
Victoria Secrets
Viktor & Rolf
Vivienne Westwood
WWHT London
WWHT Los Angeles
WWHT Miami
WWHT Paris
Yohji Yamamoto
YSL
TALENT
Aimee Osbourne
Alice McCalls
Angela Missoni
Anya Rubik
Arizona Muse
Ashley Graham
Barbara Bach
Barbara Orbison
Claudia Schiffer
Daisy Lowe
Denise van Outen
Donna Air
Duffy
Emma Bunton
Erin O’Connor
Eva Herzigova
Felicity Jones
Georgia May Jagger
Gisele Bündchen
Gwyneth Paltrow
Jade Parfitt
Jourdan Dunn
Jo Wood
Kate Bosworth
Kate Bush
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kristen McMenamy
Lara Stone
Maisie Williams
Mariacarla Boscono
Naomi Campbell
Natalia Vodianova
Natasha Poonawalla
Nicole Kidman
Olivia Harrison
Portia Freeman
Ringo Starr
Rita Wilson
Saloni Lodha
Sam Taylor-Wood
Shelley Fox
Slavica Ecclestone
Sophie Dahl
Suki Waterhouse
Tali Lennox
Tilda Swinton
Victoria Tang
Yasmin Le Bon
Creative
From concept to creation, Angelo Seminara is known for bringing hair to life in his stunning imagery and films. Fusing artistry with precision, Angelo is admired for his imagination and is viewed as a true genius within his field. With a unique perspective on his surroundings, Angelo seeks inspiration from sources all around him. Believing there is magic in unexpected places, he invites us all to view the world —and the possibilities of hair—differently.
Shows
As a key figure in the hair industry, Angelo Seminara has showcased his work on runways and in shows around the world. His inventive presentations are a sight to behold and provide inspiration for his fellow professionals throughout the hair and fashion world. Angelo’s work has featured on the runways of many major fashion houses including Chanel, Valentino, Hermes, Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Vivienne Westwood and others.
HAIR SHOWS
To name a few:
Australian Fellowship of Hairdressing Show
CACF Bologna
Central St. Martin Fashion Show
Cosmoprof Bologna
IBS Mexico
Kao Salon Global Experience
L’Oreal 50th Anniversary Colour Trophy
L’Oreal Colour Trophy
L’Oreal Professional 100 Years Inspiration
Rotterdam Hair Show
Show Paris
Tribute Show
Exhibitions
Angelo Seminara’s work is increasingly seen in the sphere of culture and arts. Since 2010, he has worked closely with great friend and fashion curator Judith Clark to create beautiful and distinctive hair installations. Together, they’ve created iconic exhibitions all over the world from Miami to Mexico. The pair share a passion for pushing boundaries and translating ideas into stunning visual displays.
EXHIBITIONS
DETAILS: GENEALOGIES OF ORNAMENT – HOMO FABER, Venice
DIALOGUE: 130 YEARS OF LANVIN – Fosun Foundation, Shanghai
MEMOS’ – Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan
FASHION INSIDE AND OUT – HOMO FABER, Venice
THE VULGAR: FASHION REDEFINED – Belvedere’s Winterpalais, Vienna
THE VULGAR: FASHION REDEFINED – The Barbican, London
FASHION PROJECT 04: THE ANNIVERSARY – Bal Harbour Shops, Miami
FASHION PROJECT 03: THE PAST – Bal Harbour Shops, Miami
FASHION PROJECT 02: MORPHING – Bal Harbour Shops, Miami
SIMONE HANDBAG MUSEUM – Seoul, Korea
APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING: THE DRESSES OF FRIDA KAHLO – Mexico City
CHLOÉ. ATTITUDES, Palais de Tokyo, Paris
AFTER DIANA VREELAND – The Palazzo Fortuny, Venice
BRITANNICA 1951-1953, London
WASHED UP – Selfridges, Concept Store, London
FASHION IN MOTION – V&A, London
Products
Often referred to as an inventor for his ingenious and forward-thinking hair tools, Angelo Seminara’s vision is always to make the impossible possible. He is the creator behind the Imprinter and Flamboyage—both currently being redesigned for the future of colouring.