L’Oréal Professionnel reveals Global Creative Contributor Crew

Ben Gregory  Two UK-based pioneering stylists have been named as part of L'Oréal Professionnel's first ever Global Creative Contributor Crew.

Ben Gregory and Cyndia Harvey will co-develop content, hair events and professional insights. Alongside L'Oréal Professionnel's scientific and technological expertise, they will help to shape the future of professional hair.

Session stylist and colourist Ben Gregory's portfolio spans an extensive range of high-profile editorial, runway and campaign work. He is committed to pushing the boundaries of colour as an art form, igniting the viral “Cherry Cola” trend with Dua Lipa's black to blood red transformation and returning Ryan Gosling to his natural sandy blonde following his bleach-blonde Barbie-era look. 

Cyndia HarveyBen Gregory says:

“I am thrilled to stand as a L'Oréal Professionnel Global Creative Contributor, representing colour within fashion, alongside peers whose journeys reflect the diverse opportunities that this wonderful industry has to offer. I hope to inspire emerging colourists and, together, elevate this niche area to its fullest potential.”

Cyndia Harvey is renowned for her bold creations and diverse skillset, as both a Dazed 100 member and Contributing Beauty Editor at Dazed Magazine. Growing up in her mother's salon in Jamaica, at 18 she moved to London working at a salon with a focus on afro hair, before becoming the first assistant of Sam McKnight. Her vision for inclusive-beauty has led to collaborations with world-famous names, photographers, designers and publications.

Commenting on joining the creative collaboration, Cyndia Harvey says:

“Being part of the L'Oréal Professionnel Global Creative Contributors is incredibly meaningful to me. I've grown with the brand throughout my career, so aligning with L'Oréal Professionnel not only professionally but also in values feels like a full circle moment that represents a shared purpose and a commitment to elevating female leads on a global scale.”

Claire Le Bleis, Global Brand President at L'Oréal Professionnel, adds:

“With the Global Creative Contributors, we partner with the industry's most innovative and avant-garde talents worldwide – not as ambassadors, but as contributors. As a brand driven by innovation and market-making, our ambition is to explore what's ahead of the curve and help shape the future of professional hair."

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