Miss World 2011, Blue and Diversity

International ID hair stylists joined forces as part of the official Hair Team at Miss World during the weekend.

Billions of people from around the world tuned in to see Ivian Sarcos Colmenares from Venezuala crowned the 61st winner of Miss World, while the runners up prizes went to Miss Phillipines and Miss Puerto Rico.  Representing the UK, Miss England, Alize Mounter and Miss Scotland, Jennifer Reoch both made it into the top seven.

TV presenter Bruce Forsyth also took to the stage with his wife Wilnelia Merced, who was crowned Miss World in 1975, while dancing group Diversity and reunited boy band Blue performed for the worldwide audience.



Kala Kilshaw-Laing meets the wonderful Bruce Forsyth


A team of amazing hair stylists from across the globe were selected by Head of Hair and Make-Up Andrew Shaun Minarik and Id Hair UK Creative Director Kala Kilshaw-Laing.

Stylists included; World Champion stylist Steve Smart, Sexy Hair International Educator Skot Foss from Los Angeles and international Id educators from across Europe and the UK.

They created amazing long dressed out sophisticated curls and statuesque up styles on some of the glamerous ladies for the final on Sunday 6th November at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London which marked the end of the heats which included; sports, beach beauty, talent, top model, traditional dance and 'Beauty with a Purpose'.

Thanks must also go to Sexy Hair, Ego Professional, Dream Curlers, B Long and Alan Howard for assisting Id Hair with equipping all the team with such great tools!

Kala commented "It was an excellent weekend.  Very hectic for everyone behind the scenes but I am proud of the way all our stylists worked effectively together to achieve the deadlines."

Andrew Minarik agreed "The whole Miss World experience can be overwhelming for all involved, but everyone worked hard with the fantastic tools Id Hair provided us with and the end results were truly amazing."

All the stylists had a fabulous time:

Skot Foss from Sexy Hair explained: "The team was absolutely amazing, a truly beautiful family of stylists and artists.  I am proud to be a part of this experience."

UK educator Julie Willis was on hand to help the BLUE boys out.

Antony Costa had his dried using Alter Ego from Ego PRofessional and straightened with Big Ego to help smooth the natural curl out.  Using Sexy Hair Darn Straight, Spray & Play and Big Shine and Hard Gold from Id Hair, his final look was achieved.

UK educator Julie Willis with the boys from BLUE!

Julie said "In the dressing room Simon and Lee had their shirts off ... lovely, lovely, lovely! And, they were both rehearsing, it was like our own private show! It was an honour to be part of Miss World and I would certainly do it again."

Jen Pietrzak and Jenni Miles with dance group Diversity!