PROJECT EXTEND SPEND THE DAY WITH ROB WOOD AND ALL THINGS HAIR TRANSFORMATIONS!

The team travelled to Novo Cabelo in Durham, the home of Rob Wood. Rob has been a salon owner for 17yrs, he then sold and self-taught himself working with hairpieces. Rob found a passion and started his company Novo Cabelo during the epidemic in 2020.

For the team, he created a day of a ‘Look and Learn’ session, as well as a hands-on workshop, hi lighting, wash and blow drying clients with hair systems on.  It was a great introduction into this world of hair loss.

Amy Christie comments: “Rob has something that is hard to put your finger on a spark and an energy that is contagious. His manner and way with the clients/models was beautiful to watch he and they both let us into places that most wouldn’t. Hair replacement can be such a sensitive subject but our day was filled with fun and laughter, everyone was at ease and I personally feel that’s the best way to learn, it was like we had all known each other for years. The amount of knowledge we gained in one day was unbelievable but oddly not overwhelming and to try and choose a best bit will be tricky, what really stood out to me was how REAL everything was from the looks we helped create to the genuine hard facts that some extension/replacement brands try and wash over. Care & compassion were at the core of Novo Cobelo without a doubt, but art and style followed very closely behind a perfect blend of beautiful hairdressing  with a conscience.”

Grace Lothian added: "Going to visit Novo Cabelo for a look and learn with Rob was amazing, Rob created a safe space for us to ask questions and talk about what is ultimately a difficult subject. In the afternoon we got some hands on styling experience with two of Rob’s guests who had different hair systems.  It truly was a pleasure to meet and learn from Novo Cabelo, Rob’s authenticity and enthusiasm is infectious, his ability to put people at ease is inspiring, I look forward to learning more from him, and taking part in more Project Extend education days in the future."

PROJECT Team Leader:     Michelle Griffin    
PROJECT Team Support:  Marlene Lamont
PROJECT Team Mentees:
•    Olivia Kane, Elizabeth & Giovanni’s
•    Lydie Hollylee, Hair.by.Lyds
•    Amy Christie, The Gym, Aberdeen
•    Max-Daniel Burnby, Max Daniel Hair
•    Grace Lothian, Trevor Sorbie, Brighton