Category Archives: Interview

Michael Beel: New Zealand’s Leading Hair Educator and Entrepreneur

“I don’t have a life outside of hair…its my career, my hobby and my obsession,” Michael Been admits to us. The Creative Director of Buoy Salon and Spa is one of New Zealand’s most sought after editorial stylist in the magazine business.When he first started his apprenticeship in a small salon in a small city, he was […]

Richard Monsieurs Hair & Beauty Photographer

It takes more than creating hairstyles. Capturing the beauty of it is another. Richard Monsieurs is a master at his work. He is an Editorial Beauty and Hair Photographer and has worked with top hair artists that includes Nick Stenson, Ammon Carver, Matt Swinney as well as hair & beauty brands like Behind the Chair, […]

Carolyn Newman

Director and Founder of Colour and Education Consultancy                                                             Hi Carolyn, as a color expert with over 30 years experience around the globe, can you share […]

Lori Zabel

My journey into hairdressing was an accident,” admits Lori Zabel. Now she holds multiple roles: Educator, Redken Global Artist, Creative Director and Master Stylist at Dop Dop Salon. She’s inspired salon professionals around the world with her approach to hair. Zabel worked alongside the best of the best hair artists backstage at NYC Fashion Week and partnered […]

”Paul Davey” Founder of Hairdressing Live & Davey Davey Salon

  Hi Paul, you’re currently the Owner of Davey Davey Salon in Dublin and Founder of online hairdressing academy, Hairdressing Live. Tell us a bit about your background and what triggered your interest in the hairdressing? Did you ever envision throughout the course of career building your own business? I guess both Ian and I […]

Women and Hair Illustrator Sivan Karim

Sivan Karim’s monochrome illustrations are out of this world. The Berlin-based artist is known for focusing on women empowerment, equality and strength as well as the role of female hair and beauty with his illustrations.He carefully draws sensual and surreal scenes in which he beautifully showcases women’s hair flowing freely and carefully on their heads, making […]

‘Grow My Salon Business’ Educator, Business Coach & Motivator Antony Whitaker

With more than 30 years experience in the hairdressing industry, Antony Whitaker has evolved his creativity into developing new content and educating salon owners, hairdressers and businesses through educational resources, live seminars and coaching. His weekly content, which is arguably insightful, motivational and informative, provides inspiration and constant learning and is catered for everyone. The work and dedication of […]

The ‘Queen of Color’ Maria Dowling

Dubbed the Middle East’s ‘Queen of Colour’, Maria Dowling is a name known in the hair industry. It all started when she was 13 years old, working at a local hair salon where she discovered a passion for mixing tint and was told she “had a natural talent for making hair look even better than nature intended.” Now she […]

Jacob Hrayki: Founder of The Loft Fifth Avenue

Meet the man behind the success of NYC-inspired salon The Loft Fifth Avenue in the UAE. Since its first launch in The Dubai Mall back in 2008, the salon became a leading beauty destination and has opened more than 11 branches in the Emirates. “My role is to have the vision of the business, creating the […]

Mischa G: The Yellow-Haired Stylist

“I like to keep my hair cut fairly simple and color crazy,” says hairdresser Mischag G, who is known for rocking a yellow-colored hairdo. Currently based in New York, Mischag is an editorial and freelance hairstylist with over 10 years at Bumble and bumble salon. “My style is technical in training but looser in practice,” she admits. Mischa’s unique, […]