CHUK July/August2018

TOM DODD
Spirit Hairdressing's Tom Dodd has music running through his veins, and hair
at his very heart. With a clear focus on creating possibilities for the next
generation of hairdressers, he outlines his plans to affect change with
social media and a touch of Stevie Nicks...
“I FEEL SO PROUD to be a part of this creative
industry, where people can unleash their ideas. I have
always been experimenting with creative ideas across
fashion, music, art and hair. It really drives me to
generate a vision, draw inspiration from everywhere,
and finally create it. Experiencing that and seeing the
results of that process from other people is what I love
so much about hairdressing.
“I also feel lucky to be building my career in the era
of social media. There are so many platforms available
to launch everyone’s work and it’s a great way for me
to show my creations for the whole world to see.
“I want to be an idol – for someone to look up to
me and feel inspired when they see my work, that is
my ultimate goal. I want to go into this industry with a
fresh, new approach for the younger generations. To
create innovative techniques and ideas that we can
share and create from. I will not stop striving for this
and pushing myself until the next generation are a
powerhouse of talent and skill!
“My role models are from all areas of the creative
world, from hair to fashion and music. If I ever have
a creative block or an issue with my visions, I’ll sit in
a room, stick on some Lana Del Rey, Lady Gaga or
Florence Welch and just immerse myself in their art.
It really gives so much inspiration that I can bring into
my own work. Another huge role model for me is John
Galliano; his artistry in the fashion world is second
to none and pushes me to think outside the box, to
change things I wouldn’t dream of changing normally.
“During my time in the ghd style squad, I worked
on an incredible array of influence projects. These
were created by the amazing Zoë Irwin, specifically
to challenge our thinking and creative flow. Zoë has
really broadened my thought processes when it
comes to creating these different ideas
for the projects; and has really built
my confidence to go out and try
things that I wouldn’t before. I
managed to bag myself Fashion
Week, platform work and much
more; all thanks to ghd. I feel
that the ghd style squad has really
elevated me to a new level
that I can take into my career.
“Thanks to my love of
music, it has always been a
dream of mine to work with
one of my many musical muses
– Gaga, Lana, Florence, Marina
Diamandis, or Stevie Nicks.
To do their hair and
create something based
on our joint vision…
well, I would I die
a happy human!”
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