Globally renowned hair colourist Josh Wood has been appointed Colourist in Residence at Chiva-Som, Thailand. Josh will be hosting a series of pop up Josh Wood Ateliers at the resort from 13th — 15th July, with further dates to be confirmed for November this year and January 2013.
During the events, Josh will offer guests his signature colouring techniques, one to one colour consultations and hair treatments. Josh has opened his books to new clients, allowing guests at the resort to further enhance their ‘haven of life’ experience.
For over 15 years, Chiva-Som has been widely regarded as the best destination spa in the world. At its Hua Hin resort, Chiva-Som offers highly personalised, goal-oriented programmes embracing spa, fitness, holistic health and medical spa, helping guests to create a personal path to health, wellness and beauty; bringing in Josh as Colourist in Residence will bring another dimension to the Chiva-Som’s world-class offering.
Josh plays a major role in defining cutting edge trends by collaborating on some of the hottest catwalk shows, and has also acted as a Global Wella Professionals Colour ambassador since January 2008.
About Chiva-Som www.chivasom.com
Since opening, Chiva-Som has become the benchmark for excellence and innovation in its arena, fusing Eastern philosophies with Western diagnostic skill, combined with Thailand’s unique hospitality. Meaning “Haven of Life”, this beachfront resort it is a secluded world of beauty and serenity. Chiva-Som represents tranquility at its best with luxurious accommodation nestled within lush tropical gardens in the Royal city of Hua Hin, less than three hours by car south of Bangkok.
About Josh Wood www.joshwoodcolour.com
Josh Wood is one of the hair and beauty industries foremost trend setters and his work has impacted the international beauty landscape for nearly two decades. Wood is credited as being the most influential and respected hair colourist in the world and is Wella Professional Global Creative Director, Colour. As his reputation increases the demand for his work grows ever stronger with Josh contributing on a wealth of high profile campaigns and editorial features in some of the world’s leading publications. Highlights have included British, US and Japanese Vogue, Elle, Grazia and W magazine alongside collaborating on catwalk shows including McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Jean Paul Gaultier, Haider Ackerman and Marc Jacobs. In 2010 Josh won the Hair Icon award in the P&G Beauty Awards voted for by his peers and UK media. 2011 saw Josh embark on the most exciting phase of his career to date with the launch of the Josh Wood Atelier which opened its Notting Hill doors in September. As a creative atelier the space acts as a hub for Wood and his dream. Josh Wood Atelier is at 6 Lansdowne Mews, London, W11 3AN and appointments are available by calling 020 3393 0977.
For further information on Chiva-Som please contact Flora Gandolfo ([email protected]) or Katie Hamilton ([email protected]) at Bacall Associates, tel: +44 8704 288 401.
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