Clynol has announced the names of its 2009 Protégé Team. A tough judging process took place at the end of January, with 40 finalists challenged to demostrate live cutting and styling work, presentation skills and the potential for team work. The national competition was open to those aged 25 and under and the final was held at Clynol’s London Academy. The winners will work under the guidance of top Clynol hairdressers and technicians, while taking to the stage for presentations. The team will also create its own photo shoot as a finalé to its 12 months in the spotlight. The team members are: Joanne Burns of Spargo, Brentwood, Essex; Chelsea Allen and Natalie Reaney of Headlines Elite, Sheffield; Amy Henesy from Hairclubin’, Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex; Laura Hammond of Crème Hair and BEauty, Rutland; and Rebecca Milsted of Watkin-Wright Hairdressing and Beauty, knaresborough, Yorkshire.