We chatted to prolific hairdresser Ben Martin, Owner of Salon XVI, about celebrity crushes, thoughts on the hair industry, non-negotiables and more.

WHAT’S YOUR ROOM SERVICE ORDER?

A burger with fries.

WHAT NAME DID YOU WISH YOU HAD AS A KID?

Blade.

CHOOSE ANYONE IN THE WORLD TO HAVE DINNER WITH AND PICK THE MENU.

My lovely partner, champagne, oysters and an amazing steak.

WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TALENT?

That I love to cook.

WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON MASTERING?

Peace.

WHO WAS YOUR FIRST CELEBRITY CRUSH?

Kylie Minogue.

WHAT ARE YOUR THREE NON-NEGOTIABLES IN LIFE?

Discipline, truth and respect.

WHAT IS YOUR SCENT OF CHOICE?

Stercus by Orto Parisi Parfum.

WHAT’S YOUR PET HATE?

Saying you need to do something and not doing it.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY?

Independent artists taking the leap to enter competitions.

WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER A LOST ART?

Patience.

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO KARAOKE SONG?

Jaded by Miley Cyrus.

WHAT IS YOUR DRINK OF CHOICE?

Champagne.

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