London based crimper to the stars Elliot Bssila has styled the hair of people as diverse as Nancy Dell’Olio and Lulu and once commented: “I don’t just cut hair. I create a style”. The former BBC One The Clothes Show presenter Jeff Banks CBE has described this talented gent’s work as “a little magic[al]” whilst surprisingly, he recently revealed that he enjoys baking in his spare time.
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A lovely, lovely man.
Elliot is a fabulous hairdresser. I had to look up the word “crimper” but I thank you for educating me. What a lovely informal description this is for such a delightfully kind and talented man.
Does he have a salon? If not, where does he work? I am looking for someone new to chop my lovely locks.