Creator of iconic cuts including ‘The Wedge’, hairdresser Trevor Sorbie’s influence will be felt for years to come

British hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has passed away following a battle with cancer. The 75-year-old celebrity hairdresser revealed last month that he had terminal bowel cancer and it has since spread to his liver.

In a statement on Instagram, the Trevor Sorbie team said:

‘It is with heartfelt emotion that we share the passing of our esteemed founder, Trevor Sorbie MBE… Trevor’s journey, marked by unparalleled creativity and kindness, has left an indelible mark on the world of hairdressing and beyond.

‘Trevor’s vision set new standards and continues to inspire generations. As we commemorate 45 years of Trevor Sorbie salons, we remain steadfast in upholding the passion, artistry, and dedication that he embodied.

Trevor often reminded us to “be bold, be different, but always do everything in good taste.”’

Sorbie dedicated his working life to the art of hairdressing, becoming an apprentice in his father’s salon before opening his own at 20-years-old. 

It was at Vidal Sasoon that Sorbie truly found his feet in the hairdressing world, creating the iconic ‘Wedge’ in his role as Creative Director. 

It was this experience, and his time at John Frieda, that led him to the opening of his own namesake salon in 1977 and his flagship location in 1979 – which still stands in Covent Garden today. 

Sorbie’s journey is one that highlights the power of intergenerational training that has come to characterise so many people’s careers within beauty and hairdressing. 

To this day, Trevor Sorbie has passed on the power of hairdressing via a renowned training and apprenticeship programme which is designed to arm people with the vital skills of hairdressing from the shop floor.

The Council is saddened to hear of the passing of the iconic British hairdresser and shares its sympathies with Trevor Sorbie’s friends, family and colleagues.