Keune, the historic haircosmetics brand, today announces Jamie Stevens as its new Creative Style Ambassador.
Stevens, the multi-award-winning hairdresser, salon owner and go-to stylist for a number of celebrities and TV programmes, has more than 20 years of experience and is known around the world as one of the most innovative and creative stylists in the industry.
Alongside a huge haul of award wins (including Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year), he has 7 consecutive British hairdresser of the year nominations; a Creative Head Most Wanted Hair Icon nomination, and is in the Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s Hairdresser of the Year.
Offering a full range of cutting, colouring and styling services with bespoke treatments for both men and women, the Jamie Stevens Hair brand is the ultimate destination for excellence in trend-led, wearable hair.
The appointment marks the next important step for the Keune brand in the UK, with Jamie set to fly the flag at various shows and events to share the best-kept secret in the hairdressing industry, as well as inspiring salons nationwide both with creative education at the Keune flagship academy in Central London and roadshows across the country.
Jamie said: “I’m very excited to have the opportunity to help the ongoing development of such a prestigious and iconic brand, which has enjoyed such a magical past and will continue to have a very promising future.
“Keune’s high-quality and sustainable products are all formulated to help give customers the confidence to look and feel their best every day and I look forward to working with the team for many years to come.”
Darren Potter, general manager of Keune UK, added: “Jamie is one of the UK’s most exciting, talented and admired stylists and we are delighted that he is joining the Keune family. His enormous enthusiasm for all things hair is matched by his brilliant creativity and we can’t wait to start working with him on some very exciting projects coming up in 2023.”
Jamie joins an esteemed line-up of global stylists working with Keune, which includes Master Colour Ambassador, Jo Mckay, as well as one of the most celebrated names in hairdressing, UK Creative Ambassador Andrew Barton.
Keune, currently active in 85 countries, has recently published its first Sustainability Report, designed to ensure a long-term vision focused on enhancing the well-being of the company’s employees and society at large. The report highlights the brand’s overarching strategic pillars – Enhancing Wellbeing, Sustainable Production and Sustainable Products & Packaging – all of which have time-bound targets and all play a central role in integrating sustainability into the business operations.
About Keune
Keune Haircosmetics is the largest privately owned Dutch manufacturer of hair care products for the hairdressing industry. Established in 1922 by Jan Keune, one of the founders of the permanent formula- Keune has developed into a multinational, specialising in high-quality professional hair care products for the beauty industry. All Keune products are developed and manufactured in the company’s laboratory and factory in the Netherlands.