Martyn Holmes to Judge TV’s Extreme Hair Wars

Sarah Oglesby - January 18, 2018 Hairdressing Education

Martyn Holmes to Judge TV’s Extreme Hair Wars

MHDPro instructor Martyn Holmes is set to appear on British TV screens from Thursday 25th January as a judge on 5Star’s new show Extreme Hair Wars. The show, presented by London Hughes, also features multi-award winning stylist Robert Masciavé.

Who’ll be the Champion?

Over the next six weeks, the pair will judge hairdressers and their teams from across Britain as they compete to enter the Grand Final in a battle to find Britain’s best fantasy hairstylist and be crowned Champion. The avant-garde themed hairdressing TV show is set to showcase some of the most creative, inspirational and inventive hairstyles, combined with make-up and costumes to produce a complete look.

Martyn Holmes, Robert Masciavé, London Hughes

Martyn, Robert Masciavé and London Hughes

Fellowship of British Hairdressing council member Martyn told us, “It’s been very exciting and an honour to take part in this show. And what a pleasure it’s been working with the great Robert Masciavé!

“It’s a great opportunity for people to see just how creative the world of hair can be and to make it exciting again.”

Coming up in Extreme Hair Wars

The first show is a battle of the braids that sees the four contestants Evan Huang (the self described Mr Sparkle of hairdressing), Brandon Messinger, session stylist Jodie Austen and Laura Kulik pit their skills with diverse stylings that include traditional braids with modern takes against surreal aspects such as twigs and koi carps.

Brandon Messinger

Brandon Messinger competes

The show promises to really push the envelope of what is possible with hair and show to the British public the imagination and skill that hairdressers apply to their craft. The second round is themed as ‘Into the Woods’ and features LED butterflies and fairy lights in the mix, while Laura also manages to create a mythical coat, made entirely from hair!

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Under pressure in the hairstyling competition

Martin, of Essex salon Strangeways and jokingly referring to himself as the ‘Hairy Mary Berry’ said, “There’s lots of funny moments in the show but I’m not allowed to share them, I’m afraid. Watch it. It’s a genuinely entertaining show that goes way beyond what we’ve seen in the past, while still demonstrating the amazing talent and ingenuity of the British hairdressing.”

Extreme Hair Wars starts on Thursday 25th January at 8pm on 5star and runs for six weeks

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