Who are you? Janis Levy MA( QMUL) MTTS. I am creative director at Hair Development, leaders for more than fifty years in the expert field of undetectable hair replacement, hair loss solutions and cuttingedge extensions. We supply unique innovative design and excellent customer service without compromise, proving ensuring success and astonishing ethical practice. Our laser hair regrowth therapy is a scientific phenomenon, a nonsurgical, medically tested beneficial treatment using light energy to stimulate follicles, increase blood supply and restore hair safely and effectively with an astounding 80 per cent success rate. Our HD certified education and training is available at our east London and Chelmsford locations.

What is your connection with the London Chamber of Commerce? My company won the LCCI Gold Award Family Business of the Year 2026 and the Silver Award in 2024. We are sponsoring the Gold Award for the 2027 edition of the awards and will be on the panel of judges, assessing nominees across all categories.

What was your first job in London? At 15. I was discovered by hairdresser John Frieda, signed by a top model agency and catapulted into

showbusiness. I appeared on magazine covers, in features, beauty campaigns, upon billboards, buses and in department stores. I was the face of Miss Selfridge make-up and Marks & Spencer’ s first own brand make-up. Out of more than 50 TV commercials, being the Cadbury’ s Flake Girl opened new doors. Hollywood called and I was signed to a studio contract with NBC, working and living in Los Angeles for many years. I worked in TV, film and on the stage. I was due to be the cover girl for Tatler January 1980, an issue which unfortunately was never produced because of an art director / photographer fallout. I think Tatler should do another cover shoot with the original crew— John Frieda, John Swannell, Mary Vango and me.

“ Hollywood called and I was signed to a studio contract with NBC, working and living in Los Angeles for many years.

Which one business achievement over the last 12 months are you most proud of, and why? Gold Award winner LCCI Family Business of the Year 2026. My late, wonderful father, Stanley, founded

the company, and would be so proud of us all. He was the guru of hair replacement in the UK. So many people flocked to Stan for his advice, generosity of knowledge and precious time. Stanley Levy lifted the industry to new heights with his innovative designs. We follow in his footsteps, emulating his extraordinary business ethics, honesty and kindness.

If you were advising a young entrepreneur which business person would you suggest as a model? John Frieda who worked quietly to build an empire.

How do you think the transport system in London can be improved? Guards and marshals on tubes, trains and buses.

Which piece of red tape causes most problems for your company and why? Red tape and I are not on speaking terms.

What is your favourite and least favourite thing about London? The history of this great city must never be erased.

Pavements and streets are filthy; mere sweeping is insufficient.

If you were Mayor of London for the day which one thing would you change? Cycles to be registered, have licence plates, pay road tax, not exceed speed limits or cut lights, keep off pavements and stay in their own lane.

Who would you consider an appropriate person to play you in a movie of your life? Lucille Ball or Kelly Reilly.

What is your favourite quotation?“ And this was all I had to say: I thought that he was tall!" Dorothy Parker ©

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