Vidal Sassoon snubbed for new £20 note as "Hairdressers are NOT Visual Artists"

There is no question he should be considered. His vision inspired so many people! I am one of them. The best visual artist, because of him, the hair industry is where it is to day.

I'm speechless - if hairdressing isn't a visual art, what is it?

I have been in this industry for nearly 15 years and I have had the privilege of working with some industry legends. It's about time that hairstylists are recognized for their integrity their vision their design and above all their passion as artists! Vidal Sassoon has been the biggest inspiration to me and my fellow coworkers.

Hair dressing is a visual art. It's an art that is worn everyday, shown in magazines, the theater and movies; painted by artist. Great craftsmanship goes into the Art of Hairdressing. Visual Art is Hairdressing. Expressing ones style, mood, culture, era and much more. All expressed visually, expressed through hairdressing.

this is an outrage. His art will live on for decades to come!!!!

Absurd for them to say it's not!

Vidal sassoon as visual artist. Yes he was.

I am, a visual artist.

Of course it's bloody ART

I am a visual artist!

Hair is a full sensory art! Especially visual!!!!

Hair is a full sensory art! Especially visual!!!!

Vidal is a hero and was a revolutionary.

We make art everyday. Vidal recreated an industry through the art he made. I hope this venture is successful.

Vidal is the Man who changed the World with a Pair of scissors!!!

He's a living legend and his work is art. We love you Vidal.

I sign

Hairdressing is 100% a visual art!!

Cutting and coloring hair is a craft and an art form!

Cutting and coloring hair is a craft and an art form!