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68 | BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD | APRIL 2016 Affi nage Global Creative Ambassador Andrew Barton talks with Executive Editor Amy Dodds about the pleasures of London, the blandness of "OK" and the power of choice. Choice Words Trendsetters/ Mood Board GETTY IMAGES (3) Many years ago I attended a management training course and was inspired by the meaning of the word 'choice.' Choice is what motivates me every day— having the choice to work when, where, how and with whom I want. It's very empowering." THE RELUCTANT HAIRDRESSER I had no ambition to be a hairdresser and stumbled on it as a means to make an income. My fi rst choice was to be a surface pattern designer, but my working- class roots steered me to fi nd a job and I started as an apprentice in hairdressing. Many years later I realized I'd become a surface pattern designer, I just work with another fabric—hair. TH I h a a fi r pa c l jo i n I r pa an ANDREW BARTON WOW FACTOR My new love is a product by Affi nage Kitoko ARTE called Super Sleek Cream. It wowed me as soon as I used it. Other than that, my must-have styling product is mousse. I can create anything with mousse—curl, movement, smoothness, volume, hold, shine. GOOD THAMES I love London! Every time I travel across one of its many beautiful bridges I get a twinge of excitement. The skyline is incredible due to its diversity of architecture and is a delight— from centuries-old landmarks to modern fantastical tower blocks, I love looking up in London. EPITAPH I come from a working class background and was taught as a youngster to respect others and that hard work is a virtue. It's funny; I recently had to make a will, and when the lawyer asked was there anything else I said yes: "Make sure my tombstone says, 'Well, he worked hard!'" OK IS NOT OK My apprenticeship was very strict and disciplined and I'm ever grateful for the training. It taught me that "OK" as a standard is not enough. That has given me the courage and determination to be the best I can be. If a client says her hair is OK when you've fi nished, it means she isn't coming back! LONDON, ENGLAND