gorgeous pr started life 25 years ago as a central London agency, which moved to Brighton a decade ago, finally relocating to the leafy Sussex countryside. No, not for the peace and quiet – far from it; simply to make space for this fast-paced, ever-developing and hugely successful agency's needs.
gorgeous founder, Julie Bellinger-Gibb, has consummate specialist knowledge of the professional salon world. She initially worked as a consumer beauty journalist, moving on to edit a top pan-European hair trade magazine. Her attraction to and affection for the salon industry led to Julie looking after the PR and marketing for a whole host of hairdressers, products, manufacturers, industry organisations and events. Julie knows more about the hairdressing world than it knows about itself.
As their PR, Julie represents many of the best hairdressing names around and currently lists UK clients from Angels in Aberdeen to Marc Antoni in the south. Her expertise in bringing out the best in people and firing their capabilities with her encouraging guidance has secured masses of success and hundreds of award nominations for her delighted clients.
Many have been thrilled to give her a big shout in their inevitable ensuing award-winning acceptance speeches. Think past British Hairdresser of the Year Mark Hill, previous Colourist of the Year Mark Leeson, British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Phil Smith and the late, great Umberto Giannini – just some of the industry legends to have saluted Julie's contribution to their achievement.
Skilled at taking someone from the first rung of the ladder to the top, she excels herself at developing young talent, a classic example being the launch (to worldwide acclaim) of the F.A.M.E. Team in 2007. And talking of talent – let's talk team:talent, the agency Julie launched in 2010. It's a coterie of professionals – photographers, makeup artists, fashion stylists, art directors , marketers and scribes – who work collectively to ensure a smooth, successful and cost effective shoot which delivers an outstanding photographic collection.
Always thinking ahead, spotting an opportunity and determined to deliver the best for both hairdressers and the business they represent, Julie is a creative visionary. She excels best when working on the potential of a new idea, a new product or a gifted young newcomer. Under her guidance, the object of her attention quickly morphs from unknown to recognised, heading straight for destination success.
