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Month: July 2017

Trevor Sorbie Receives Honorary Doctorate
Honorary Graduates, News

Trevor Sorbie Receives Honorary Doctorate

Congratulations to celebrated hairdresser, Paisley-born Trevor Sorbie who has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate. Trevor, who was born in Paisley, has been named British Hairdresser of the Year four times, more than anyone else in the industry. Trevor launched his flagship salon in London’s Covent Garden in 1979, having already made a name for himself within the industry, and is affectionately known as the Godfather of hairdressing. Trevor’s charity mynewhair provides advice and support to a national network of independent salons and professionals who provide a wig styling service for people suffering from cancer and medical hair loss. The charity was established by Trevor in 2006 after being involved in helping his brother’s wife to create a wig that looked like real hair as she ...