Creative HEAD Ireland Christmas 2020

EXPRESS
YOURSELF!
Individuality, originality, creative freedom… Creative HEAD took
to Instagram to share the chance to form the cover shoot for the
Christmas issue, the final edition of this unprecedented year.
In partnership with Matrix, we invited creatives from across the UK – independent
freelancers and salon-based stylists – to submit a short film that captured
themselves and their vision, as we hunted out freethinking stylists buzzing with
ideas and passion with stories to tell. We wanted each look from each artist to be
a story of self-expression; their voice in visual form. What do you stand for as
an artist? What fuels your creativity? What stamp do you want to leave on the
hairdressing industry?
It’s a blank page for these fiercely independent talents to showcase something
that feels completely, authentically them – powered by Matrix and its mission to
provide a creative playground for artists to express themselves completely. With
two brilliant Matrix mentors – Lisa Farrall and Ria Kulik – there behind the scenes
to support and nurture these individual and personal stories, this was a chance to
follow their own brief, a wide open space of possibility… and that’s just the way we
like it!
The playground is open to all – the Matrix Colour Collective. This comprises
inspirational, creative, individual and authentic colour specialists; a mix of eclectic,
fresh and unique talent. The movement cultivates a community of hairdressers
with different skills and levels of experience from all walks of life, all with a shared
vision: to push the boundaries of hair. Whether a salon employee or a freelancer
working independently, the Matrix Colour Collective welcomes hairdressers into its
community who find inspiration through ideas and skills, sharing and learning from
one another… just like this incredible shoot.
Supported by Matrix education and an extensive professional colour and haircare
portfolio, each individual can discover their own path, allowing them to be their
true, authentic selves without ever feeling alone. Matrix Colour Collective is not a
members-only club; it’s an open invitation to be a part of something bigger.
A way for artists to come together in a welcoming community to explore, share
ideas, create and learn from each other, while trying new and existing colour
and retail with complete confidence. Doesn’t that sound inviting?