Hottest Hair Transformations, Jawara & Ben | TechTalk Masterclass, L’Oréal Professionnel

Master editorial hair transformations with session artists Jawara and Ben. Learn to move from salon precision to rapid runway texture changes and character-driven styling, live from Le Visionnaire in Paris. Hosted by Philippe Zemmit, Global Head of Education, this L’Oréal Professionnel TechTalk explores the connection between editorial creativity and salon work. Jawara and UK salon owner and session colorist Ben Gregory share techniques for creating distinctive looks, transforming hair texture in minutes, and bringing session inspiration into client consultations. MEET THE EXPERTS ✂ Jawara Wauchope A sought-after session hairstylist, Jawara has worked on runway shows for Burberry, Gucci, Off-White and Tom Ford, and created looks for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Dua Lipa and Doja Cat. His work blends street culture with high-fashion creativity. ✂ Ben Gregory A UK salon owner and session colorist, Ben combines editorial experience with salon expertise. He specialises in character-driven colour, bespoke tone correction and deconstructed editorial looks. KEY FIGURES • 60 to 70 transformations backstage during L’Oréal Professionnel’s Transformation Day. • 100 pairs of identical twins styled by Ben Gregory for Alessandro Michele’s Gucci show. • 10 to 20 minutes for a complete texture change on an editorial set. • Jawara has over 25 years of experience and began styling at age 6 in Jamaica. PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES • Jade: Punk Twin, Ben Gregory: Copper Booster on a pre-lightened dark base;