Joining me in the celebrity trainees’ crash course are some of the best in the business — and I’m as keen to learn from them as the trainees are!

The Experts

• Ben Cooke
• Stephen Glendinning
• Elaine Sullivan Child
• Janet Ginnings

Ben Cooke

Ben Cooke is a session stylist and hairdresser to the stars. Among his most high profile clients are David and Victoria Beckham, who he has styled for the last six years. Ben is responsible for creating Victoria’s 'Pob', which hit the headlines and featured in newspapers and magazines worldwide. Ben’s other celebrity clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Joely Richardson, West Life and Minnie Driver.

Ben works alongside designers Valentino, Dolce and Gabbana and Versace to create cutting edge catwalk looks.

Ben has been a hairstylist and session hairdresser for a total of 20 years and owns his own salon Lockonego in the affluent heart of Chelsea.

Stephen Glendinning

Originally from Scotland, Stephen is the International Artistic Director for Essensuals. A talented and versatile hairdresser, Stephen works at creating the latest trends and styles.

Stephen travels around the world across Europe, Asia and Australia demonstrating and training other hairdressers in up to the minute techniques.

Elaine Sullivan Child

Elaine Sullivan Child specialises in Afro and European hair. She has worked in hairdressing for over ten years and is part of The Rat Pack team’ — a team of leaders in hair extension training worldwide.

Janet Ginnings

Janet has been in the hair and beauty industry for the last 24 years. She is a qualified hairdresser, beautician and aroma therapist.

Janet has worked in a number of prestigious salons — and in 1996 she purchased her own exclusive salon in Mayfair — Janet Ginnings Hair and Beauty. Her high profile clients range from celebrities to business ladies and gents.

Janet is often seen rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Caprice, Elle McPherson, Sadie Frost, Meg Matthews and Ivana Trump.